JP2009048590A - Fire alarm and voice alarm setting method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a fire alarm having various functions related to a voice alarm and having a function set as desired by a consumer with simple operation. <P>SOLUTION: The fire alarm having an alarm output means by voice is provided with a storage part 12 storing predetermined voice messages, and voice alarm selecting-setting means 23, 5 selectably setting on/off of alarm output with the predetermined voice messages. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a fire alarm and a sound alarm setting method.

  Conventionally, a residential fire alarm device having a speaker and an alarm stop switch as disclosed in Patent Document 1 is known. In this fire alarm device, self-diagnosis of a sensor unit for detecting smoke, heat or flame is known. When the abnormality monitoring is abnormal, a sound indicating that it is abnormal (a sound warning) is output from the speaker.

JP 2005-044318 A

  However, since fire alarms such as Patent Document 1 are purchased and used by general consumers who seem to lack technical knowledge, simple operation methods and a wide variety of usage forms that differ for each user. Realization of is required. For example, as a means for notifying fire detection, it is required that a user can select whether to use a sound alarm or an electronic sound alarm by a simple operation method depending on the purpose of use.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a fire alarm device and a sound alarm setting method that have various functions related to sound alarms and can be set to functions desired by consumers by simple operations.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, in a fire alarm provided with a voice alarm output means, a storage unit for storing a predetermined voice message, and an alarm output by the predetermined voice message are turned on. A voice alarm selection setting means for selecting and setting / OFF is provided.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the fire alarm device according to the first aspect, an electronic alarm sound different from the predetermined voice message is further stored in the storage unit, and the predetermined voice is selected in the voice alarm selection setting means. When the alarm output by the message is set to OFF selection, the alarm output by the electronic alarm sound stored in the storage unit is forcibly selected and set to ON.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the fire alarm device according to the first aspect, the predetermined voice message is a fire warning voice message or an auxiliary warning voice message.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the fire alarm device according to the third aspect, the auxiliary alarm voice message is a preliminary alarm message for calling attention at an early stage prior to the fire alarm.

  The invention according to claim 5 is the fire alarm device according to claim 3, characterized in that the auxiliary alarm voice message is a position information message.

  The invention according to claim 6 is the fire alarm device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising an input setting means capable of inputting arbitrary voice message contents into the storage unit. It is characterized by being.

  Further, the invention according to claim 7 is the fire alarm device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising an alarm stop switch, wherein the audio alarm selection setting means includes the alarm stop switch. It is characterized by being used.

  The invention according to claim 8 is the fire alarm according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the alarm is stopped when no fire detection, battery voltage drop detection or failure detection is performed. By operating the switch according to a predetermined operation mode, the auxiliary alarm voice messages stored in the storage unit are sequentially output as voices.

  According to the ninth aspect of the invention, by operating the alarm stop switch according to the first operation mode, voice alarms as voice messages stored in advance are sequentially output, and a voice message to be set ON is output. Sometimes, the alarm stop switch is operated by the second operation mode to determine the ON setting of the voice message.

According to invention of Claim 1 thru | or 9, the alerting | reporting form of the fire alarm and auxiliary alarm of a fire alarm can be selected and set. In particular, the auxiliary alarm function that is different from the fire alarm that is issued when a fire is detected is provided in the fire alarm, and the ON / OFF selection setting and input setting of these functions can be easily used. It can be set easily.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  The fire alarm needs to perform a fire alarm by using an alarm sound or an alarm that effectively notifies the occurrence of a fire when a fire is detected. In this case, in the current fire alarm, for the convenience, a voice alarm by a speaker or an alarm by an electronic sound has become mainstream. By the way, for example, when using in the living space of a user who is difficult to understand the message content, such as a foreigner, the user of the fire alarm understands whether it is an electronic sound alarm rather than a voice message alarm in Japanese It should be possible to give a quick and reliable fire alarm by using a voice message in a language that can be used. The inventor of the present application paid attention to this and completed the present invention.

  FIG. 1 is a view showing an example of the appearance of a fire alarm device according to the present invention. Moreover, FIG. 2 is a figure which shows the example of 1 structure of the fire alarm device based on this invention.

  First, referring to FIG. 2, a fire alarm device of the present invention includes a power supply unit (for example, a 6V battery) 1, a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a microcomputer) 2 for controlling the whole, and a fire detection unit (sensor unit). 3, a voice alarm unit (speech synthesizer) 4 that performs a warning by voice, a setting input unit 5 that inputs ON / OFF selection setting to the microcomputer 2, an operation indicator lamp 6, and a voice input unit 7. ing.

  Here, the microcomputer 2 is provided with a control unit 11 and a storage unit 12. The control unit 11 includes a power supply voltage monitoring unit 13 that monitors the voltage of the power supply unit (for example, a 6V battery) 1, and a test control unit. 14, an input determination unit 15 that determines what the input from the setting input unit 5 is, and a display control unit 16 that controls the display of the operation indicator lamp 6.

  In addition, a speaker 21 that outputs an audio alarm and an alarm stop switch (acoustic stop button) 22 for stopping the audio alarm are connected to the audio alarm unit (audio synthesizing unit) 4.

  The setting input unit 5 is connected to an ON / OFF selection setting switch 23.

  Referring to FIG. 1, an operation indicator lamp 6 is provided at the top of the fire alarm, and an alarm stop switch (acoustic stop button) 22 is provided at a position that is easy for the user of the fire alarm to operate. The fire alarm is provided with an acoustic hole 24 for outputting sound.

  By the way, the present invention aims to provide a fire alarm device and a sound alarm setting method which have various functions related to sound alarms and can be set to functions desired by consumers by simple operations. In order to achieve this, in the present invention, ON / OFF selection setting whether or not to perform an alarm by voice is made possible by operating the ON / OFF selection setting switch 23. More specifically, for example, an alarm by a voice message and an alarm by an electronic sound can be selected by operating the ON / OFF selection setting switch 23.

  Here, voice messages and electronic sounds are stored in the storage unit 12 in advance. The ON / OFF selection setting switch 23 is a toggle switch, a slide switch, a dip switch, or the like. The ON / OFF selection setting switch 23 is used to set ON / OFF selection as to whether or not to give a sound alarm. It makes it easy to perform, and the user of the fire alarm can select and use various functions. As the ON / OFF selection setting switch 23, preferably, the alarm stop switch 22 is also used in accordance with different operation modes (for example, by changing the length of time for which the alarm stop switch 22 is pressed). It is preferable to select the case of functioning as a stop switch and the case of functioning as a switch for ON / OFF selection setting of various functions.

  The fire alarm is a voice message alarm or an electronic sound alarm. For other essential power supply voltage drop alarms and fault alarm (auxiliary voice alarm) voice output control, select this to turn off the power supply voltage drop. An alarm and a failure alarm (auxiliary audio alarm) may be set to be performed by the operation indicator lamp 6, for example. That is, when the battery exhaustion alarm (power supply voltage drop alarm) is set to OFF as the auxiliary audio alarm function, the battery exhaustion alarm (power supply voltage decrease alarm) is switched to a notification means other than the audio alarm such as the operation indicator lamp 6. Can also be done. Similarly, when the failure alarm is set to OFF, the failure alarm can be performed by switching to a notification means other than a sound alarm such as the operation indicator lamp 6. As a result, it is possible to extend the battery life by displaying the malfunction alarm and battery exhaustion alarm functions already provided by the operation indicator lamp 6 instead of voice.

  In addition, for other auxiliary audio alarms (preliminary alarms and location information alarms), it is also possible to perform ON / OFF selection setting as to whether or not to perform an audio alarm.

  Here, the preliminary alarm is an alarm that calls attention at an early stage before performing the fire alarm. For example, if you want to monitor the fire detection sensitivity of a room with high sensitivity, set the preliminary alarm to ON. Select and set a fire detection level that is lower than the fire detection level for performing a fire alarm as a preliminary alarm threshold (preliminary alarm level). ON / OFF selection setting can be made as to whether or not to output a voice message such as “Check the surroundings”.

  The configuration of the preliminary alarm is specifically as follows. That is, in the fire alarm device, by providing a threshold value that is lower than the threshold value for determining that the microcomputer 2 has detected a fire, a preliminary alarm is issued to call attention before issuing a fire alarm. At this time, a warning alarm that can be distinguished from a fire alarm, a power supply voltage drop alarm, and a failure alarm is used. For the preliminary alarm, a switch (toggle, slide, dip switch, etc.) is provided to enable easy ON / OFF selection setting for whether to give an alarm by voice. It shall be usable by selecting use. In a fire alarm with an alarm stop switch (test switch), the alarm stop switch can be used for setting / not setting a preliminary alarm.

As an example of the setting operation of the preliminary alarm, for example, the following can be set. That is,
As a first example, if the power is turned on (battery insertion or battery connector connection) while the alarm stop switch is pressed, a preliminary alarm setting is made.
Further, as a second example, when the alarm stop switch is pressed in a state where the power is turned on (battery insertion or battery connector connection), the preliminary alarm setting is set.
In addition, as a third example, by pressing the alarm stop switch again during the alarm output by the alarm stop switch, setting / non-setting of the preliminary alarm is switched.
In addition, as a fourth example, the preliminary alarm is switched between setting and non-setting by pressing the alarm stop switch for a predetermined time or more.

  Further, the location information alarm (location information alarm) is a location notification function that notifies the installation location information by voice message, and notifies the location corresponding to the bedroom, stairs, kitchen, etc. where installation is required. It is also possible to record and input information necessary for specifying the location from the voice input unit 7 by yourself. Specifically, the voice input unit 7 is provided with, for example, a microphone, a recording switch, and a confirmation switch. The recording switch is pressed to input information necessary for specifying the location from the microphone, and then the confirmation switch By pressing, the voice input just now can be stored in the storage unit 12.

  The configuration of the voice alarm selection function related to the installation location information is specifically as follows. That is, in the case of outputting a sound alarm when the fire alarm is activated, the sound alarm data for notifying the occurrence of a fire or a failure and the sound output data for specifying the location are stored in the microcomputer 2 at the time of manufacture. It can be stored in the unit 12 and the audio output can be selected according to the installation location. Alternatively, when the fire alarm has a recording function, the user records information necessary for specifying the installation location by himself / herself, and the voice output data is stored in the storage unit 12 of the microcomputer 2. It can also be memorized. At this time, the data in the storage unit 12 is saved even if the power is turned off, and can be used after the power is turned on again. In addition, data can be overwritten, and a voice alarm can be re-recorded as necessary. As with the preliminary alarm described above, the voice alarm selection method related to the installation location information is provided with switches (toggle, slide, dip switch, etc.) so that setting / non-setting can be easily changed. It can be selected and used by the user. In this case, the switch can also be used as an alarm stop switch.

In addition, as an example of alarm ON / OFF setting method by voice message of location information,
As a first example, if the power is turned on (battery inserted or battery connector connected) with the alarm stop switch pressed, the preliminary alarm ON / OFF selection setting is set to ON (preliminary alarm setting), and the alarm stop switch If you press and hold for more than the specified time, location messages will be output in sequence, and after the installation message you want to set flows, for example, if you press the alarm stop switch again within 2 seconds, the location information will be set to alert you by voice message. The Since the alarm ON / OFF setting by the voice message of the installation location information only needs to be set in one place, the monitoring state is set after the setting.
As a second example, if you want to record the installation location with the user's voice, (a) after the pre-recorded location messages are output in sequence, (b) Please record. ”(C) The user makes a recording while pressing the alarm stop switch according to this message. (D) After recording, press the alarm stop switch again. For example, when the alarm stop switch is pressed again within 2 seconds, the location information is set to be alarmed by a voice message. (F) After setting, the monitoring state is entered.

  As described above, the fire alarm device of the present invention is equipped with a multi-function and high-function alarm function such as a preliminary alarm in addition to the fire alarm, and the setting operation method is simple for each function setting described above. It has become.

  As described above, according to the present invention, in the fire alarm provided with the voice alarm output means (4, 21), the storage unit 12 that stores the predetermined voice message, and the alarm output by the predetermined voice message is turned on / off. Voice alarm selection setting means (23, 5) for selecting and setting OFF is provided. Here, when an electronic alarm sound different from the predetermined voice message is further stored in the storage unit 12 and the alarm output by the predetermined voice message is set to OFF selection in the voice alarm selection setting means (23, 5). The alarm output by the electronic alarm sound stored in the storage unit 12 is forcibly selected and set. Thereby, in this invention, the fire alarm which can be set to the function which a consumer desires by a simple operation is provided with the various functions regarding a voice alarm.

  In the fire alarm device according to the present invention, the predetermined voice message is a fire warning voice message or an auxiliary warning voice message. Here, the auxiliary warning voice message is, for example, a preliminary warning message that calls attention at an early stage before the fire is triggered. In this case, if the preliminary alarm function is set to ON as an auxiliary voice alarm, the preliminary alarm is output at a threshold value equivalent to the smoke density lower than that of the fire alarm, thereby prompting attention at an early stage. Further, the auxiliary warning voice message is, for example, a position information message. In this case, you can select and set the information necessary to identify the location by outputting a sound alert that helps you identify the installation location along with a sound alert that alerts you to the occurrence of a fire or failure. By being able to do so, it is possible to identify the anomalous place more quickly and clearly, and it helps to quickly respond to situations such as confirmation and evacuation.

  In the fire alarm device according to the present invention, an input setting means 7 capable of inputting (recording) arbitrary voice message contents to the storage unit 12 is provided. In this case, since each sound alarm can be set using the recording function, it is possible to flexibly cope with a house where different environments can be considered for each individual. Also, when a fire alarm is used for a long period of time, it is possible that the usage environment will change over time, but it is possible to update the voice output data so that the change can be handled. It becomes easy.

  Further, the present invention is the above-described fire alarm device, further comprising an alarm stop switch 22, and the alarm stop switch 22 can be used as the sound alarm selection setting means 23. In this case, it will be possible to easily change the settings, and in the case of a fire alarm that has a high possibility of having no specialized knowledge for the person who performs the installation, etc., whether or not there is a function according to the place used by the user etc. It becomes easy to select. In addition, since the alarm stop switch 22 can be used to change the setting of the preliminary alarm, it is not necessary to provide a separate switch and the operation part is not increased, so that the operation as a fire alarm is complicated. Can be prevented.

  Further, according to the present invention, in the above-described fire alarm, when the fire detection, the battery voltage drop detection or the failure detection is not performed, the storage unit 12 is operated by operating the alarm stop switch 22 according to a predetermined operation mode. It is also possible to sequentially output the auxiliary warning voice messages stored in the message.

  Further, according to the present invention, by operating the alarm stop switch 22 according to the first operation mode (for example, by operating the alarm stop switch 22 once), voice alarms as voice messages stored in advance are sequentially performed. When the voice message to be output and set to ON is output, by operating the alarm stop switch 22 in the second operation mode (for example, by operating the alarm stop switch 22 twice), the voice message is turned on. You can also confirm the settings.

  In the above description, either one of the predetermined voice message and the electronic alarm sound is set to ON / OFF selection. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the predetermined voice message, Set any one of the electronic alarm sound, buzzer sound (when the buzzer is provided in the fire alarm), and the operation indicator light in the manner described above, and set the other to OFF. It is also possible to do.

The present invention can be used for a fire alarm system and the like.

It is a figure which shows an example of the external appearance of the fire alarm device which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of 1 structure of the fire alarm device which concerns on this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Power supply part 2 Microcomputer 3 Fire detection part 4 Sound alarm part 5 Setting input part 6 Operation indicator lamp 7 Voice input part 11 Control part 12 Memory | storage part 13 Power supply voltage monitoring part 14 Test control part 15 Input determination part 16 Display control part 21 Speaker 22 Alarm stop switch (acoustic stop button)
23 ON / OFF selection setting switch 24 Sound hole

Claims (9)

A fire alarm provided with a voice alarm output means is provided with a storage unit for storing a predetermined voice message and a voice alarm selection setting means for selecting ON / OFF of the alarm output by the predetermined voice message. A fire alarm characterized by that. 2. The fire alarm device according to claim 1, wherein an electronic alarm sound different from the predetermined voice message is further stored in the storage unit, and the alarm output by the predetermined voice message is set to OFF selection in the voice alarm selection setting means. In the fire alarm device, the alarm output by the electronic alarm sound stored in the storage unit is forcibly selected and set to ON. 2. The fire alarm according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined voice message is a fire warning voice message or an auxiliary warning voice message. 4. The fire alarm device according to claim 3, wherein the auxiliary alarm voice message is a preliminary alarm message for calling attention at an early stage prior to the fire alarm. 4. The fire alarm according to claim 3, wherein the auxiliary alarm voice message is a position information message. The fire alarm device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising input setting means capable of inputting an arbitrary voice message content to the storage unit. The fire alarm device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising an alarm stop switch, wherein the alarm stop switch is used as the sound alarm selection setting means. . The fire alarm device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the alarm stop switch is operated according to a predetermined operation mode when a fire detection, a battery voltage drop detection or a failure detection is not performed. Thus, the auxiliary alarm voice messages stored in the storage unit are sequentially output as voices. By operating the alarm stop switch according to the first operation mode, voice alarms as voice messages stored in advance are sequentially output, and when the voice message to be set ON is output, the alarm stop switch is set to the second state. A voice alarm setting method comprising: operating according to an operation mode to determine ON setting of the voice message.

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