JP2008282151A - Disaster forecast reporting apparatus and disaster forecast reporting method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To notify a disaster forecast, prompting a person to immediate action who is relaxing with his attention span lowered, in a private room such as a bathroom, where voice cannot be heard distinctly. <P>SOLUTION: A service gateway 10 comprises an odor emission drive part 16 for driving on ordor generation device 8 for emitting odor into an indoor room, a human detection part 17 for receiving a signal from a human sensor 7 for detecting whether there are any persons in the room, a disaster forecast information reception part 18 for receiving disaster forecast information reporting the occurrence of a disaster, and an odor emission control part 19 for controlling the odor emission drive part 16, if the human detection part detects a person, when the disaster forecast information is received. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a disaster forecast reporting device and a disaster forecast reporting method for reporting a forecast when a disaster such as an earthquake occurs.

  Conventionally, as a device that provides users with information when an earthquake occurs, when the seismometer measures that the earthquake has reached a certain level of intensity, the video input terminal captures and uses video related to the earthquake information. It is known that a person can immediately see the earthquake information on a video (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  In recent years, a demonstration experiment of an “IT automatic disaster prevention system” that notifies the predicted seismic intensity and the predicted time by voice via the Internet before the main motion of the earthquake arrives is underway. The “IT automatic disaster prevention system” is for realizing a service for notifying the predicted seismic intensity and predicted time by voice via the Internet before the main motion of the earthquake arrives. For example, the notification is made with a voice of “XX region, emergency earthquake notice! Seismic intensity ○! After XX seconds!” (For example, see Non-Patent Document 1).

More specifically, the IT automatic disaster prevention system receives an emergency earthquake bulletin transmitted from the Japan Meteorological Agency on a server, and the server that receives the information on the seismic intensity and arrival time predicted for each region communicates with each household. The communication apparatus notifies the predicted seismic intensity and arrival time calculated from the distributed information.
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  However, in the conventional device that realizes the IT automatic disaster prevention system, when reporting the forecast at the time of the earthquake, the earthquake forecast is reported to the person by voice. For example, when the person is in the bathroom, There was still a problem of not being able to hear the sound of the earthquake forecast.

  The present invention has been made to solve the conventional problems, and in a situation where there is a person in a private room such as a bathroom where it is difficult to hear the sound, and further, it is possible to predict a disaster for a person who is relaxed and whose attention is reduced. An object of the present invention is to provide a disaster forecast reporting device and a disaster forecast reporting method capable of notifying and prompting a response.

The disaster forecast notification device of the present invention receives a signal from an odor emission driving unit that drives an odor emission device that emits an odor to an indoor room and a human sensor that detects whether or not there is a person in the room. The disaster detection information is received by the human detection unit, the disaster prediction information reception unit for receiving the disaster prediction information for reporting the occurrence of the disaster, and the room by the human detection unit If the presence of a person is detected, the disaster forecast notification method according to the present invention includes a odor release control unit that controls the odor release drive unit. The human detection unit receives a signal from a human sensor that detects the occurrence of a disaster, the disaster prediction information reception unit receives disaster forecast information for reporting the occurrence of a disaster, and the human detection unit detects that there is a person If you do, smell the indoor room The odor release control unit controls the odor release drive unit that drives the odor release device to be released.

  According to these aspects of the present invention, since odors are controlled to be emitted into an indoor room, it is possible to notify a person of a disaster forecast and prompt prompt action even in a situation where a voice cannot be heard in a private room such as a bathroom.

  Further, in the disaster forecast notification device of the present invention, the odor emission control unit controls the odor emission drive unit so as to change the intensity of the odor as time elapses from the time when the disaster forecast information is received. It is characterized by.

  Further, in the disaster forecast notification method of the present invention, the odor emission control unit controls the odor emission drive unit to change the intensity of the odor as time elapses from the time when the disaster forecast information is received. It is characterized by.

  According to these present inventions, for example, the intensity of the odor becomes stronger as time elapses, so that even a person who is insensitive to the odor can notify the disaster forecast and prompt a response.

  Further, the disaster forecast notification device according to the present invention is characterized in that the odor release control unit controls the odor release drive unit so as to increase the amount of odor every predetermined time after the disaster forecast information is received. To do.

  Further, the disaster forecast reporting method of the present invention is characterized in that the odor emission control unit controls the odor emission driving unit so as to increase the amount of odors every predetermined time after the disaster forecast information is received. To do.

  According to these aspects of the present invention, the intensity of the odor becomes stronger as time elapses, so that even a person who is insensitive to the odor can notify the disaster forecast and prompt a response.

  In the disaster forecast notification device of the present invention, the odor release control unit controls the odor release drive unit to change the odor type as time elapses from the time when the disaster forecast information is received. Features.

  Further, the disaster forecast reporting method of the present invention is characterized in that the odor emission control unit controls the odor emission drive unit to change the odor type as time elapses from the time when the disaster forecast information is received. Features.

  According to these aspects of the present invention, since the type of odor changes as time elapses, a person who does not notice a specific odor can be notified of a disaster forecast and promptly responded.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to notify a person of a disaster forecast even in a situation where no sound can be heard and to promptly respond.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  A system configuration diagram of a disaster countermeasure system according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. The disaster countermeasure system shown in FIG. 1 includes an earthquake early warning server 20 that delivers earthquake early warning via a network 21 and broadband connected to an indoor LAN (Local Area Network) (“BB” in the figure and the following description). A router 22, a DVD recorder 23, a web camera 2, and a service gateway (shown as “SGW” in the figure) 10. The service gateway 10 corresponds to the disaster forecast reporting device of the present invention, and performs the disaster forecast reporting method of the present invention.

  The BB router 22 is a router that switches information transmitted and received between a device connected to the network 21 and a device connected to an indoor LAN.

  A DVD (Digital Versatile Disk) recorder 23 receives radio broadcast radio signals and records the contents of TV broadcast programs. The web camera 2 is installed indoors and its surroundings. A video signal indicating the state of the place being transmitted is transmitted. In addition, the image | video imaged with the web camera 2 can be displayed on the display apparatus 6 connected to the service gateway 10 via LAN.

  The service gateway 10 is a device that controls and manages equipment installed indoors and outdoors. In the embodiment of the present invention, when the earthquake bulletin transmitted from the earthquake bulletin server 20 is received via the BB router 22, It is designed to control the equipment installed in the.

  The earthquake early warning is information about the earthquake that will occur in the future. For example, the earthquake arrival time such as “Seismic intensity ○! After XX seconds!”, Information that can specify the predicted seismic intensity, Information on the seismic intensity of the epicenter may be included.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the service gateway 10 includes an interphone interface (shown as “interphone I / F” in the figure) 3, a window opening / closing motor 4, a light control device 5, a display device 6, installed indoors. The human sensor 7 and the scent generating device 8 (odor emitting device) are connected.

  The intercom interface 3 is an interface for connecting the intercom 3 </ b> A set outdoors and the service gateway 10. The window opening / closing motor 4 is a motor for controlling opening / closing of an opening / closing object such as a window 4A or a door (not shown).

  The dimming device 5 is a device for dimming the light of the lighting fixture 5A installed indoors. The display device 6 is a device for displaying emergency information from the service gateway 10 in an emergency such as when receiving an earthquake early warning. You may make it provide the speaker for notifying a user of emergency information with a voice with the display apparatus 6. FIG.

  The human sensor 7 is a sensor that detects whether or not there is a person in the indoor room, and the scent generating device 8 is a device that emits a odor to the indoor room. In addition, the scent generating device 8 can be scented with the gas component of the fragrance that volatilizes in the fragrance container, and by controlling with the service gateway 10, the odor type can be changed in real time, and the odor emission amount is also changed. it can.

  The contact of the service gateway 10 is, for example, a non-voltage contact, and RS232C or the like is used for connection with the service gateway 10.

  Here, the apparatus block diagram of the service gateway 10 which concerns on embodiment of this invention is shown in FIG.

  The service gateway 10 includes, for example, a control unit 11 including a CPU for executing a program, a memory 12 including a ROM and a RAM, a hard disk device 13, a network interface 14 for transmitting and receiving information via a network such as a LAN, a keyboard and a mouse. The input part 15 which consists of etc. comprises.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, it is assumed that the scent generator 8 and the human sensor 7 are installed in a room 9 such as a bathroom where it is difficult to hear a voice. The scent generating device 8 corresponds to the odor emitting device of the present invention.

  Further, the odor emission drive unit 16, the person detection unit 17, the disaster forecast information reception unit 18, and the odor emission control unit 19 illustrated in FIG. 2 are, for example, program modules and are executed by the control unit 11.

  The odor emission drive unit 16 drives the scent generator 8 that emits odors to the indoor room 9. The odor emitted by the scent generating device 8 is mainly for warning a person and is preferably an irritating odor. Also, the odor release driving unit 16 can adjust the amount of odor generated or generate different types of odors from the scent generating device 8.

  The person detection unit 17 can detect the presence of the person 30 by receiving a signal from the human sensor 7 that detects whether or not the person 30 is present in the indoor room 9.

  The disaster forecast information receiving unit 18 receives disaster forecast information for reporting the occurrence of a disaster from the earthquake warning server 20 via the network interface 14. The disaster forecast information includes earthquake early warning, and the disaster forecast information receiving unit 18 receives the earthquake early warning, for example, “Earthquake ○! Information that can specify the estimated arrival time can be received.

  When the disaster forecast information is received by the disaster forecast information reception unit 18, the odor release control unit 19 controls the odor release drive unit 16 when the person detection unit 17 detects that a person is present. For example, the odor emission control unit 19 may control the odor emission drive unit so as to change the intensity of the odor as time elapses from the time when the disaster forecast information is received.

  Further, the odor release control unit 19 may control the odor release drive unit 16 so as to increase the amount of odor every certain time after the disaster forecast information is received, or the disaster forecast information is received. You may control the odor discharge | release drive part 16 so that the kind of odor may be changed as time passes since a time.

  An example of the operation of the service gateway 10 configured as described above according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the service gateway 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, a case where a person 30 is in a bathroom where a video indicating a disaster forecast is not seen and sound is difficult to hear and a shower is taken will be described below. It is assumed that the human sensor 7 and the scent generator 8 are installed in the bathroom.

  First, when the disaster forecast information receiving unit 18 receives the disaster forecast information (S1), in preparation for an upcoming earthquake, has the odor release control unit 19 detected that the person 30 is in the bathroom by the person detection unit 17? If the person 30 is in the bathroom, the odor release control information is read from the memory 12 (S3). In addition, the service gateway 10 may be configured to warn a person in the room that the earthquake will arrive with light or sound at the same time as receiving the disaster forecast information.

  Next, the odor release control unit 19 controls the odor release drive unit 16 according to the read odor release control information to cause the scent generator 8 to release the odor (S4). Details of the odor release control information are shown in FIG. The odor release control information describes how to control the odor release. In the example shown in FIG. 4A, the lapsed time has elapsed since the disaster forecast information receiving unit 18 received the disaster forecast information. The amount of odor is changed every second.

  According to the odor release control information shown in FIG. 4 (a), the odor release control unit 19 causes the scent generator 8 to release a predetermined amount of odor when the disaster forecast information is received. Thereafter, Xml (X is a numerical value) is added 10 seconds after the disaster forecast information is received to release the odor to the scent generator 8, and Yml (Y is 20 seconds after the disaster forecast information is received. Is added to release the odor to the scent generating device 8, and after 30 seconds from the time when the disaster forecast information is received, Zml (Z is a numerical value) is added to release the odor to the scent generating device 8.

  In this way, when the person 30 is relaxed by bathing and his attention is reduced, a quick response can be evoked by notifying the occurrence of a disaster by smell. In the unlikely event that you do not notice the first odor, the amount of odor is added every 10 seconds, so you can notice the odor and know about the earthquake.

  The timing for adding the amount of odor may be a fixed time interval, or the time interval may be variable according to the predicted seismic intensity included in the disaster prediction information. For example, if the predicted seismic intensity is strong, shorten the time interval or add odors continuously, and if the predicted seismic intensity is weak, increase the time interval and add odors. Good.

  Further, according to the odor release control information shown in FIG. 4B, the odor release control unit 19 causes the scent generator 8 to release a predetermined type of odor when the disaster forecast information is received. . Thereafter, a different type of irritating odor NA is emitted to the scent generating device 8 after 10 seconds from the time when the disaster forecast information is received, and further different from the type of the irritating odor NA after 20 seconds from the time when the disaster forecast information is received. The irritating odor NB is released to the scent generating device 8, and the irritating odor NC different from the type of the stimulating odor NB is released to the scent generating device 8 30 seconds after the disaster forecast information is received.

  Since the human olfaction becomes an irritating odor over time, changing the type of odor every certain time always gives fresh stimulation, and also gives proper stimulation to people who are insensitive to a specific odor be able to. The content of the irritating odor is not particularly limited, and may be a good fragrance such as a fragrance or a bad odor, as long as it is noticed that the odor is generated.

  As for the amount of odor, the odor emission control unit 19 may release the odor from the scent generating device 8 while continuing as much as possible from the time when the disaster forecast information is received. At this time, the odor release control unit 19 may or may not change the odor type.

  The pungent odor emitted by the scent generator 8 is harmless to the human body and needs to be strong enough not to be disturbed by soap or shampoo. In the embodiment of the present invention, it is assumed that the person 30 is in the bathroom and is taking a shower. However, the present invention is not limited to the bathroom and can be applied to various rooms such as a kitchen, a toilet, and a living room. .

  Further, in the case of alarming in combination with odor, the service gateway 10 notifies the disaster forecast information as a voice and a speaker to the display device 6 in consideration of a person with hearing or hearing impairment or an elderly person. The disaster forecast information may be displayed, and when the disaster forecast information is received, the light control device 5 may be controlled to turn off or blink.

  Furthermore, in the case of alarming in combination with odor, the service gateway 10 takes the bather in the bathroom into account, and in the state where the shower is stopped in conjunction with the shower, the service gateway 10 switches to the water discharge state. When it is in use, it is possible to alert the disaster by changing the shower from hot water to water.

  As described above, according to the service gateway 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention, in order to control the release of odors to an indoor room, a bathroom in which a video showing a disaster forecast is not seen and sound is difficult to hear. In the situation where there is a person in a private room, etc., it is possible to notify a disaster forecast to a person who is relaxed and whose attention is reduced, and to promptly respond.

1 is a system configuration diagram of a disaster countermeasure system according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is an apparatus block diagram of the service gateway which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the service gateway which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the detail of odor discharge | release control information.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 2 Web camera 3 Intercom interface 4 Window open / close motor 5 Light control device 6 Display device 7 Human sensor 8 Scent generation device 9 Room 10 Service gateway 11 Control unit 12 Memory 13 Hard disk device 14 Network interface 15 Input unit 16 Odor emission drive unit 17 Human detection unit 18 Disaster forecast information reception unit 19 Odor release control unit 20 Earthquake early warning server 21 Network 22 BB router 23 DVD recorder 30 people

Claims (8)

An odor emission driving unit that drives an odor emission device that emits an odor to an indoor room; and
A human detection unit that receives a signal from a human sensor that detects whether there is a person in the room;
A disaster forecast information receiver for receiving disaster forecast information for reporting the occurrence of a disaster;
An odor release control unit that controls the odor release drive unit when the disaster forecast information is received by the disaster forecast information receiving unit and a person is detected in the room by the human detection unit. Disaster forecast reporting device characterized by that. The odor release controller is
2. The disaster forecast notification device according to claim 1, wherein the odor emission drive unit is controlled to change the intensity of the odor as time elapses from the time when the disaster forecast information is received. The odor release controller is
3. The disaster forecast notification device according to claim 2, wherein the odor release driving unit is controlled so as to increase the amount of odor every predetermined time after the disaster forecast information is received. The odor release controller is
2. The disaster forecast notification device according to claim 1, wherein the odor emission drive unit is controlled so as to change a kind of odor as time elapses from the time when the disaster forecast information is received. The human detection unit receives a signal from a human sensor that detects whether there is a person in an indoor room,
The disaster forecast information receiver receives disaster forecast information for reporting the occurrence of a disaster,
If the human detection unit detects that a person is present, the odor release control unit controls the odor release drive unit that drives the odor release device that emits the odor to the indoor room. . The odor release control unit is
6. The disaster forecast notification method according to claim 5, wherein the odor emission drive unit is controlled to change the intensity of the odor as time elapses from the time when the disaster forecast information is received. The odor release control unit is
The disaster forecast notification method according to claim 6, wherein the odor emission driving unit is controlled so as to increase the amount of odor every predetermined time after the disaster forecast information is received. The odor release control unit is
6. The disaster forecast notification method according to claim 5, wherein the odor emission drive unit is controlled to change the odor type as time passes from the time when the disaster forecast information is received.

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