JP2011223169A - Electric apparatus system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electric apparatus system which allows a parent, etc. to move away from a child or a pet and perform his or her work without anxiety by automatically getting attention of the child, etc., so as to prevent the child, etc. from leaving the room and walking around or from starting to cry suddenly.SOLUTION: A control unit 10 takes in information of speech, detection signal and image from a microphone 2, a human sensor 3, and a camera 4 by a situation analysis unit 5, determines whether there is a human body or an animal in the vicinity of a television receiver 1, and sets an automatic response mode when determining presence of a human body, etc. In addition, when determining leaving of the human body, etc. from the vicinity of the television receiver 1, the control unit 10 selects a video by a video content selection unit 6 and outputs the video and speech by a video speech output unit 7. In addition, when determining whether the human body, etc. returns as the effect of the output and determining that there is no effect, the control unit 10 selects a different video content and outputs a video and speech by the video speech output unit 7.

Description

  The present invention relates to an electrical device system that can attract children and pets and keep them within a predetermined range.

While parents who are raising children are taking care of their children, there are frequent situations in which they can leave their children temporarily because they can do things such as housework and visitors. In such a situation, problems are likely to occur, for example, when a child walks around unintentionally and encounters an accident, or suddenly crying and the parent needs to return to the side. Moreover, even if these problems do not actually occur, they may occur at any time, which is a concern for parents.
Therefore, when parents are doing housework such as preparation of meals, cleaning, washing, etc., when they cannot keep their hands away for meals, bathing, visitors etc. Realization of electrical equipment systems is required.

  In Patent Document 1, when an audio signal input from a microphone is analyzed and an infant's cry is detected, a video content to be output is selected from a plurality of video contents stored in the video storage means and video is selected. After displaying on the display means, it is determined whether the infant stops crying, whether the displayed video content is suitable for the infant, and if it is determined that it is not suitable, the video content to be displayed is An invention of a video display device for switching is disclosed.

JP 2006-324742 A

  In the case of the video display device of Patent Document 1, the purpose is to stop the infant from crying, and when the cry is detected by the microphone, the video content is displayed. Since processing is performed based only on the sound, it is impossible to determine how far the infant is from the video display device, and this can be done when the infant is walking around at a position away from the video display device. There is a problem that it cannot be detected and accidents cannot be avoided.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and by attracting the attention of a child or a pet automatically and holding it to the side, the child or the like unintentionally walks out of the room or suddenly starts crying. The purpose is to provide an electrical equipment system that can prevent the occurrence of problems such as falling accidents and allow parents to leave their children and perform their work with peace of mind. To do.

  An electrical device system according to the present invention includes an electrical device including a control unit that analyzes an external situation based on sound input by a microphone and determines and outputs the contents of sound and / or video based on the analysis result. The device system includes presence information output means for outputting presence information indicating the presence of a person or animal within a predetermined range, and presence information input means for inputting the presence information from the presence information output means, and the control The means determines the contents when the presence information is input by the presence information input means.

  In the present invention, when presence information indicating entry, continuation, exit, etc. of a person or animal within a predetermined range is input, the contents of sound and / or video are automatically determined and output. The animals, such as children and pets, can be kept within a predetermined range of the electrical equipment system to concentrate on viewing the sound and / or video. Therefore, it is possible to prevent unintended children from walking around the room or suddenly crying, avoiding problems such as falling accidents, etc. You can work away from yourself with peace of mind.

  In the electrical equipment system according to the present invention, the presence information output means is a temperature sensor that detects thermal energy, converts it into an electrical signal value, and outputs it, and the presence information input means inputs from the presence information output means The information indicating the entry, continuation of existence, and exit of the person or animal into the predetermined range is input according to the change of the electric signal value with time.

  In the present invention, since information indicating the entry, continuation of existence, and exit of a person or animal within a predetermined range is accurately input, it is possible to appropriately determine the situation and take action.

  In the electrical equipment system according to the present invention, the control means receives the information indicating the entry by the presence information input means, and then inputs the information indicating the exit, or the cry of a person or the cry of an animal. The content is determined when the signal is input by the microphone.

  In the present invention, when a person or an animal moves away from a predetermined range, or when a person crys or an animal rings, a sound and / or an image is quickly output to be brought back within the predetermined range. Can prevent accidents and stop crying.

  In the electrical equipment system according to the present invention, the control means receives the information indicating the entry by the presence information input means, and then inputs the information indicating the exit, or the cry of a person or the cry of an animal. Is output by the microphone, the output of sound and / or video is stopped.

  In the present invention, if a person or an animal moves away from a predetermined range, or if a person crys or an animal crys, the sound and / or video output is stopped and the person is lost or crying. You can remember the rule of doing and correct the habit of moving and crying.

  The electrical equipment system according to the present invention includes information storage means for storing information including the body temperature, voice, and a plurality of preferred sounds and / or video contents of a person or animal, and voice input from the microphone, and Information determining means for determining whether or not the voice or information matches the body temperature and voice information stored by the information storage means when information indicating the approach is input by the presence information input means; The control means selects and outputs the contents of the sound and / or video stored by the information storage means when it is determined that the information determination means matches.

  In the present invention, the sound and / or video content to be output is selected from the plurality of preferred sound and / or video content stored in the information storage means, so that the person or animal can be more reliably set within the predetermined range. It can be kept in and focused on the viewing of sound and / or video.

  The electrical equipment system according to the present invention includes, as the presence information output unit, an imaging unit that captures an image of a person or an animal, and the information storage unit captures an area including a human or animal face by the imaging unit. Face authentication information used for authentication generated from the face image obtained in the above, and the information determination means, when information of a human or animal image is input from the imaging means by the presence information input means, It is characterized in that it is determined whether or not the image information matches the face authentication information stored by the information storage means.

  In the present invention, since the imaging means is provided, it is possible to accurately determine whether or not the person or animal currently in the vicinity is a person or animal whose information is stored in the information storage means. Sound and / or video can be output appropriately.

  The electrical equipment system according to the present invention is characterized by outputting a sound and / or video having a content indicating a warning when it is determined by the information determination means that they do not match.

  In the present invention, it is possible to repel intruders that are not registered in the information storage means.

  The electrical equipment system according to the present invention includes presence determination means for determining whether the exit information is input by the presence information input means when sound and / or video is output by the control means. The control means outputs sound and / or video having a content different from the previous content when the presence determination means determines that the exit information has been input.

  In the present invention, when it is determined that there is no effect on the sound and / or video content currently being output, the sound and / or video with different content is output. It can be pulled back into range to concentrate on viewing sound and / or video.

  The electrical equipment system according to the present invention includes presence determination means for determining whether the exit information is input by the presence information input means when sound and / or video is output by the control means. Means for storing in the information storage means an evaluation that the presence continuation is obtained by the output sound and / or video when it is determined by the presence determination means that the exit information has not been input, The control means determines sound and / or video content based on the evaluation stored by the information storage means.

  In the present invention, since the evaluation of the sound and / or video is stored, it is possible to effectively attract the interest of a person or an animal and keep it within a predetermined range by responding based on this evaluation next time.

  An electrical equipment system according to the present invention includes video display means for displaying video, program video output means for converting a broadcast signal into a video output signal and outputting a program video, and extracting program information contained in the broadcast signal. Program information storage means, and the control means determines a program video to be displayed on the video display means based on the program information stored in the program information storage means.

  In the present invention, based on the program information, it is possible to select a program that is currently viewable and that can attract the interest of a person or animal and output it to the video display means.

  The electrical equipment system according to the present invention includes video storage means for storing video, and the control means outputs video from the program video output by the program video output means and video stored in the video storage means. And the selected video is displayed on the video display means.

  In the present invention, it is possible to select a video that is considered to be more effective from currently available program videos and videos stored in the video storage means.

  The electrical equipment system according to the present invention includes other electrical equipment that outputs video, and the control means outputs the program video output by the program video output means, the video stored in the video storage means, and the other A video is selected from videos input from the electrical equipment, and the selected video is displayed on the video display means.

  In the present invention, it is possible to select a video that is considered to be more effective from currently available program videos, videos stored in video storage means, and videos input from other electrical devices. .

  An electrical equipment system according to the present invention is an electrical equipment system comprising an electrical equipment having a control means for operating a means for protecting a person or an animal based on the result of analyzing an external situation based on sound input by a microphone. Presence information output means for outputting presence information indicating the presence of a person or animal within a predetermined range; and presence information input means for inputting the presence information from the presence information output means; When the presence information is input by presence information input means, the ease means is activated.

  In the present invention, when presence information indicating the presence of a person or an animal within a predetermined range is input, a means for protecting the person or animal such as a hanging decoration is activated. It is possible to concentrate on the operation of the means by staying within the predetermined range, and accidents can be prevented.

  According to the present invention, when presence information indicating entry, continuation, exit, etc. of a person or animal of an electrical equipment system within a predetermined range is input, the contents of sound and / or video are automatically determined. Therefore, the attention of an animal such as a child and a pet can be attracted and kept within a predetermined range, and can be concentrated on the viewing of sound and / or video. Therefore, it is possible to prevent unintended children from walking around the room or suddenly crying, avoiding the occurrence of problems such as falling accidents, falling items, etc. You can do your work with peace of mind.

It is a perspective view which shows the electric equipment system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the electric equipment system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the registration information of the subject of the registration information table memorize | stored in the memory | storage part which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the registration information update by the control part which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process corresponding to the automatic by the control part which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process corresponding to the automatic by the control part which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a graph which shows the time-dependent change of the signal value which the human sensitive sensor which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention outputs. It is a figure which shows the state which recorded the effect corresponding to the registration information table. It is a figure which shows the state which changed the order | rank of the video content of the registration information table. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process corresponding to the automatic by the control part which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process corresponding to the automatic by the control part which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the electric equipment system which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the electric equipment system which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process corresponding to the automatic by the control part which concerns on Embodiment 3 of invention.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings showing embodiments thereof.
Embodiment 1 FIG.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an electric equipment system 30 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the electric equipment system 30.
The electrical device system 30 is formed by connecting an external device 20 such as a BD recorder or a DVD recorder to a television receiver (hereinafter referred to as a TV receiver) 1 via HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface).
The TV receiver 1 includes a microphone 2, a human sensor 3, a camera 4, a situation analysis unit 5, a video content selection unit 6, a video / audio output unit 7, a storage unit 8, a broadcast signal processing unit 9, and a control unit 10. Prepare.

The microphone 2 records sounds around the TV receiver 1 and outputs the sound to the situation analysis unit 5. The human sensor (temperature sensor) 3 includes a far-infrared sensing unit that senses far-infrared rays emitted from, for example, a person such as an infant or a pet (hereinafter referred to as a person). When the signal is detected, a detection signal is output to the situation analysis unit 5. The camera 4 captures an image within a predetermined range of the TV receiver 1 and outputs it to the situation analysis unit 5.
The situation analysis unit 5 determines whether a person is crying or an animal is ringing based on the sound, detection signals, and images input from the microphone 2, the human sensor 3, and the camera 4, and a predetermined range from the TV receiver 1. Whether or not a person or the like is present, if it is present, the presence is continued, or whether or not a person or the like has left the predetermined range is determined.

The video / audio output unit 7 includes a liquid crystal display unit and a speaker.
The broadcast signal processing unit 9 selects a digital broadcast signal corresponding to a channel selection instruction from the user or the control unit 10, and digitally demodulates the broadcast signal into a multiplexed transport stream (TS) signal. Video output in a format that allows video / audio output unit 7 to output video / audio by separating the TS signal into video data and audio data, decoding each data, synthesizing it with EPG (electronic program guide) data, etc. Convert to signal and audio output signal.

The storage unit 8 stores video content captured by a user using a video camera, recorded video content of a broadcast program input from the broadcast signal processing unit 9, and an external device 20 or a built-in recording device (not shown). A plurality of video contents such as video contents dubbed from a mounted DVD, BD or the like are stored. The storage unit 8 also stores EPG.
In the registration information table of the storage unit 8, information including the body type of a person, face authentication information, body temperature, voice, and favorite video content is recorded by the situation analysis unit 5. The registration information table is recorded separately for persons who are targets of automatic correspondence (hereinafter referred to as “target persons”) and those who are not targets (parents, etc., hereinafter referred to as “non-target persons”). In the case of a non-target person or the like, information including favorite video content is not recorded.

The video content selection unit 6 includes a plurality of video content stored in the storage unit 8, video content input from the external device 20, and video content currently being broadcast and output from the broadcast signal processing unit 9. The video content to be output is selected by the video / audio output unit 7.
The control unit 10 executes various types of control of each unit included in the TV receiver 1. Also, when the control unit 10 determines that the target person or the like is nearby, the control unit 10 switches to the automatic response mode, and when the situation analysis unit 5 analyzes the state of the person or the like and determines to execute the response, the video content selection unit 6 automatically selects the display video content and outputs it by the video / audio output unit 7.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the registration information of the target person in the registration information table stored in the storage unit 8.
A person's face recognition information, height, weight, body temperature, and voice data are registered as an example of the subject, and video content based on the correspondence up to the previous time is recorded in order of preference. A's favorite video content is No. 1 in the broadcast program “Mama to Ito”, No. 2 is “Video video of the birthday party”, which is captured by the video camera and stored in the storage unit 8, and No. 3 is The video of the commercial DVD “Locomotive“ Inazuma ”” dubbed on the HDD of the BD recorder of the external device 20, and the fourth place is the video of “Gymnastics” in the appendix of the magazine “Kids”. The order of the video contents is configured to be changed based on the effect at the time of the previous response.

  In the example of FIG. 3, the program video, the video stored in the storage unit 8, and the video dubbed to the HDD of the external device 20 are stored in a mixed state, but the present invention is not limited to this. A table may be prepared for each of the program video, the video stored in the storage unit 8, and the video dubbed on the HDD of the external device 20. In the case of a table of program videos, a specific rank or genre rank of a favorite program is assigned, and the control unit 10 can view based on the EPG and the table when executing automatic correspondence, The program estimated to be the target may be selected by weighting or the like.

Information on the subject and the like registered in the registration information table is updated every month. The parent takes the person who is the subject or the like in front of the TV receiver 1 and updates the registration information.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a registration information update processing procedure performed by the control unit 10.
The control unit 10 acquires information on sound, a detection signal (temperature), and an image from the microphone 2, the human sensor 3, and the camera 4 by the situation analysis unit 5, and acquires input information from the operation unit from a parent or the like (S11).
The control unit 10 compares the current date and time with the previous registration date and time (S12).

  The control unit 10 determines whether or not the previous registration date and time is one month or more before the current date and time (S13), and determines that it is one month or more before (S13: YES), and updates the registration information. (S14). If it is determined that the registration of height, weight, body temperature, and voice data is not more than one month old (S13: NO), the process proceeds to step S15.

The control unit 10 determines whether or not there is a request to end the process (S15). If it is determined that there is no request to end the process (S15: NO), the control unit 10 continues the process after step S11. When it determines with there exists a request | requirement of a process end (S15: YES), the control part 10 complete | finishes a process.
By updating the registration information as described above, the registration information can be made to follow the growth of a person or the like.

  In the TV receiver 1, power is supplied to the microphone 2, the human sensor 3, the camera 4, the situation analysis unit 5, the storage unit 8, and the control unit 10 in a standby state in which the main power is off and the sub power is on. Has been. When the control unit 10 switches to the automatic response mode based on the external situation input by the situation analysis unit 5, power is supplied to all functional units of the TV receiver 1. When the control unit 10 switches to the normal viewing mode, power is supplied to the video / audio output unit 7 and the broadcast signal processing unit 9.

FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are flowcharts showing a procedure of automatic handling processing by the control unit 10. As situations, it is assumed that during the day the parents can work and temporarily leave their children.
The control unit 10 takes in the voice, detection signal, and image information from the microphone 2, the human sensor 3, and the camera 4 by the situation analysis unit 5 (S21).
The control unit 10 determines whether or not there is a person or the like within a predetermined range from the TV receiver 1 by the situation analysis unit 5 (S22). When it is determined that there is no person or the like (S22: NO), the control unit 10 returns the process to step S21.

  When it is determined that there is a person or the like (S22: YES), the control unit 10 determines whether or not the person is a target person or the like (S23). When it is determined that the person or the like is not the target person (S23: NO), it is determined whether or not the person is a non-target person or the like registered in the registration information table (S24). When the control unit 10 determines that the person is not a non-target person or the like (S24: NO), since the person within the predetermined range of the TV receiver 1 is an outsider (intruder), the automatic response mode is set (S25). ), A warning display “notifying” is displayed by the video / audio output unit 7 or a beeping process is performed (S26), and the process is terminated. This can repel outsiders.

When it is determined that the control unit 10 is a non-target person or the like (S24: YES), that is, when it is determined that the control unit 10 is a parent or the like, it is not necessary to set the automatic response mode, so the normal viewing mode is set and the broadcast signal processing is performed. Power is supplied to the unit 9 (S27), and the process is terminated.
When it determines with it being a subject etc. (S23: YES), the control part 10 sets to an automatic response mode, and supplies electric power to all the function parts of the TV receiver 1 (S28). Here, a default setting video, for example, an educational television program or the like may be output to the video / audio output unit 7.

  The control unit 10 determines whether to perform the corresponding execution (S29). The control unit 10 takes in an external situation, and executes a response when it is determined that a person or the like has left the predetermined range, and when it is determined that an infant is crying or a pet is ringing.

FIG. 7 is a graph showing the change over time of the signal value output by the human sensor 3. In the figure, the horizontal axis represents time, and the vertical axis represents signal values. Here, a case where the human sensor 3 is a pyroelectric infrared sensor will be described.
The controller 10 calculates the deviation between the signal value at time T0 and the signal value at time T1, and if the deviation is greater than or equal to the threshold L1, a person or the like enters the predetermined range, and if greater than or equal to the threshold L2 and less than L1. If it is in the state of continuation and is less than the threshold value L2, it is determined that the person has left.

When the control unit 10 determines not to perform the corresponding action (S29: NO), the setting is switched to the normal viewing mode (S30), and it is determined whether or not a predetermined time such as 15 minutes or 30 minutes has passed (for example). S31). If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (S31: YES), the process returns to step S28. When it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (S31: NO), the control unit 10 repeats this determination.
Here, the processing may be terminated after the normal viewing mode is set. Since the situation of a person or the like often changes, in the present embodiment, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the external situation is taken in again to determine whether or not to perform a response.
If it is determined not to perform the response, the process returns to step S29 after the elapse of a predetermined time without switching the setting to the normal viewing mode, and whether or not the response is executed again by taking in the external situation. It may be determined.

  When it is determined that the response is to be executed (S29: YES), the control unit 10 causes the video content selection unit 6 to select the video content to be displayed (S32). The video content selection unit 6 includes a plurality of video content stored in the storage unit 8, video content that can be input from the external device 20, and video content that is currently being broadcast and can be output from the broadcast signal processing unit 9. The video content to be output is selected by the video / audio output unit 7. Here, when A man corresponds to the corresponding target person, video content is selected according to the priority order based on the above-described registration information of A man.

  The video content selection unit 6 obtains the current EPG from the storage unit 8 and determines whether or not the program “Mama to Ito” currently recorded in No. 1 as the video content preferred by A man is currently being broadcast. judge. When it is determined that the program “Mama to Issho” is currently being broadcast, this program video is determined as the display video content. If the control unit 10 determines that the program “Mama and Together” is not currently being broadcast, the control unit 10 can obtain the program that can be viewed from the EPG and belongs to the genre of A man's favorite genre, and the second of the registration information table The "video image of the birthday party" is evaluated by weighting to determine the display video content. Here, it is assumed that the program “Mama and together” is currently being broadcast and the program “Mama and together” is determined as the display video content.

  The control unit 10 causes the video / audio output unit 7 to display the display video content selected by the video content selection unit 6 (S33).

And the control part 10 takes in an external condition by the condition analysis part 5 (S34).
The control unit 10 determines whether there is a corresponding effect (S35).
When the situation analysis unit 5 determines that the A man is away from the predetermined range of the TV receiver 1 based on the input information from the microphone 2, the human sensor 3, and the camera 4, or the A man starts crying If it is determined, it is determined that there was no effect. If it is determined that the A man is not leaving the predetermined range and is watching the video in an adult manner, it is determined that there is an effect. If the control unit 10 determines that there is an effect (S35: YES), the control unit 10 continues to display this video content (S37).

  When it determines with the control part 10 having no effect (S35: NO), it respond | corresponds differently (S36). Specifically, the video content selection unit 6 is made to select different display video content. The video content selection unit 6 compares the program that can be viewed from the EPG and belongs to the genre of A's favorite, and the second “video image of the birthday party” in the registration information table. The video / audio output unit 7 causes the video / audio output unit 7 to output video / audio. Here, it is assumed that the second “birthday video image” is selected. Then, the process returns to step S34.

  Here, the external situation is captured again (S34), and it is determined whether or not there is an effect (S35). When it is determined that there is an effect (S35: YES), the display of this video content is continued (S37). When it is determined that there is no effect (S35: NO), different actions are taken (S36). In this case, a program that can be viewed from the EPG and belongs to the favorite genre of the A man is compared with the “locomotive“ Inazuma ”No. 3” in the registration information table as the next display video. Determine the content. Here, it is assumed that the video content selection unit 6 determines the third place “locomotive“ Inazuma ”” as the display video content. The control unit 10 operates the external device 20 via the HDMI CEC to display the video of the “locomotive“ Inazuma ”” on the video / audio output unit 7. Here, as a different measure, the volume may be increased to attract the attention of A man, and the parent may be informed that A man is away from the TV receiver 1 side.

When it is determined that there is an effect (S35: YES) and the response is continued (S37), the control unit 10 stores the corresponding evaluation in the storage unit 8 (S38).
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a state where the corresponding effect is recorded. As described above, in the video of the program “Mama to Ichigo”, since the user has left without watching, “X” is recorded in the effect column. In the following “Video video of the birthday party”, if the watching of A man did not last long, “△” was recorded in the effect column, and the watching of A man on “locomotive“ Inazuma ”” When it lasts for a long time and does not leave the TV receiver 1, “◯” is recorded in the effect column.
Based on this result, the order of the video contents is switched as shown in FIG.

The control unit 10 determines whether or not there is a request to end the process (S39). If it is determined that there is no request to end the process (S39: NO), the control unit 10 continues the process after step S34. When it determines with there exists a request | requirement of a process end (S39: YES), the control part 10 complete | finishes a process.
Note that the method of selecting the display video content by the video content selection unit 6 is not limited to the above-described method, and a program video that has not been viewed yet and an unreproduced recorded video may be selected.

  In the present embodiment, when presence information indicating the presence of a person or the like is input within a predetermined range of the electrical equipment system 30, an automatic response process is executed to automatically determine and output the contents of sound and video. Therefore, children, pets, etc. can be kept near the TV receiver 1 and can be concentrated on the viewing of sound and video. Therefore, it is possible to prevent unintended children from walking around the room or suddenly crying, avoiding problems such as falling accidents, falling accidents, etc. You can leave your side and do your work, such as housework, with peace of mind.

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined that the sound and video content currently being output are not effective, the sound and video with different contents are output. It is possible to concentrate on the viewing of sound and video.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the evaluation of sound and video is stored, it is possible to effectively attract people's interest and keep it within a predetermined range by responding based on this evaluation next time. it can.

(Other example 1)
The automatic handling process described above is not limited to cases where the parent can be used during the day and temporarily leave the child.
For example, when a child wakes up first, such as in the morning of a holiday, the control unit 10 determines that the subject is a target person (S23: YES), sets an automatic response mode (S28), and the child receives the TV receiver 1. If it is determined that a response is to be executed when the user is about to leave (S29: YES), and the process after S32 is performed, the child can be nailed to the TV receiver 1 and an accident or the like can be prevented. And parents can get up at their own pace.

(Other example 2)
In the processing by the control unit 10 described above, the case where the subject is a male A is described. However, when the subject is a pet such as a dog or a cat, the control unit 10 determines that the subject is the subject. After (S23), the automatic response mode is set (S28), and it is determined whether or not to execute the response (S29).
When the pet rings or makes a noise, the control unit 10 determines to perform the response (S29: YES). The control unit 10 selects the favorite video content of the pet recorded in the registration information table based on the priority order (S32). For example, video content that attracts the pet's attention, and video and audio that the owner calls.
The processing after S33 is performed in the same manner as the case of A man.

In the present embodiment, information on non-target persons is also stored in the registration information table, and a warning is given if it is determined that there is a person who is not a non-target person or the like within a predetermined range of the electrical equipment system. Although the case of displaying is described, the present invention is not limited to this.
In the present embodiment, the case where the TV receiver 1 includes the camera 4 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. By providing the human sensor 3, it is possible to detect entry, continuation of existence, and exit of a person or the like within a predetermined range. The human sensor 3 is not limited to the case of being built in the TV receiver 1, and may be externally attached to the TV receiver 1.
And it is not limited to performing a response | compatibility when a person etc. leave from the predetermined range.
Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the case where the electric device system 30 is configured by connecting the external device 20 to the TV receiver 1. The present invention can also be applied to the case where only the TV receiver 1 is used as the electric equipment system of the present invention.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
The electrical device system according to the second embodiment has the same configuration as that of the electrical device system 30 according to the first embodiment, and automatic processing by the control unit 10 is automatically performed by the control unit 10 according to the first embodiment. It is different from processing.
FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are flowcharts showing the procedure of automatic processing by the control unit 10.
The control unit 10 takes in the voice, detection signal, and image information from the microphone 2, the human sensor 3, and the camera 4 by the situation analysis unit 5 (S51).
The control unit 10 determines whether or not there is a person or the like within a predetermined range from the TV receiver 1 by the situation analysis unit 5 (S52). When it is determined that there is no person or the like (S52: NO), the control unit 10 returns the process to step S51.

  When it is determined that there is a person or the like (S52: YES), the control unit 10 determines whether or not the person is a target person or the like (S53). When it is determined that the person or the like is not the target person (S53: NO), it is determined whether or not the person is a non-target person or the like registered in the registration information table (S54). When the control unit 10 determines that the person is not a non-target person or the like (S54: NO), since the person within the predetermined range of the TV receiver 1 is an outsider (intruder), the automatic response mode is set (S55). ), A warning display “notifying” is displayed by the video / audio output unit 7, or a process of sounding a beep is performed (S56), and the process is terminated. This can repel outsiders.

  When it is determined that the control unit 10 is a non-target person or the like (S54: YES), that is, when it is determined that the control unit 10 is a parent or the like, it is not necessary to set the automatic response mode. Power is supplied to the unit 9 (S57), and the process is terminated.

  When it determines with it being a subject etc. (S53: YES), the control part 10 sets to an automatic corresponding mode, and supplies electric power to all the function parts of the TV receiver 1 (S58).

The control unit 10 causes the video content selection unit 6 to select video content (S59). The video content selection unit 6 includes a plurality of video content stored in the storage unit 8, video content that can be input from the external device 20, and video content that is currently being broadcast and can be output from the broadcast signal processing unit 9. Video / audio output unit 7 selects video content to be output.
Then, the control unit 10 causes the video / audio output unit 7 to display the video content selected by the video content selection unit 6 (S60).

  The control unit 10 determines whether or not to perform the corresponding execution (S61). The control unit 10 takes in an external situation, and executes a response when it is determined that a person or the like has left the predetermined range, and when it is determined that an infant is crying or a pet is ringing.

  When the control unit 10 determines not to perform the response (S61: NO), the control unit 10 continues the response (S62), and determines whether a predetermined time such as 15 minutes or 30 minutes has elapsed (S63). If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (S63: YES), the process returns to step S61. When it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (S63: NO), the control unit 10 repeats this determination.

When it is determined that the response is to be executed (S61: YES), the control unit 10 stops the output of the video / audio (S64). As a result, the display screen of the TV receiver 1 disappears.
And the control part 10 takes in an external condition by the condition analysis part 5 (S65), and determines whether there was an effect (S66). When it is determined that the person who has left the predetermined range has entered the predetermined range again, the control unit 10 determines that there is an effect when it is determined that the infant stops crying, the pet stops squealing, and has grown up.

When it determines with the control part 10 having no effect (S66: NO), it respond | corresponds differently (S67). As an example of a different response, specifically, outputting a sound such as “If you return to the television, the television will start again.” Or “If you stop crying, the television will start again.” Can be mentioned. Then, the process returns to step S65.
Here, the external situation is captured again (S65), and it is determined whether there is an effect (S66). If it is determined that there is an effect (S66: YES), the processing after step S68 is performed. When it is determined that there is no effect (S66: NO), different actions are taken (S67). For example, a screen on which a character such as a bear comes and visits is temporarily displayed, or if a character stops crying, an animation with a television is temporarily displayed.

  If the control unit 10 determines that there is an effect (S66: YES), the control unit 10 causes the video / audio output unit 7 to display the original video content. Alternatively, a new display video content is selected and displayed on the video / audio output unit 7 (S68). Then, the evaluation of the display video content is stored in the storage unit 8 (S69).

  The control unit 10 determines whether or not there is a process end request (S70). When it is determined that there is no process end request (S70: NO), this determination is repeated. When it determines with there exists a request | requirement of a process end (S70: YES), the control part 10 complete | finishes a process.

  In this embodiment, when a person or the like moves away from the predetermined range, or when a person crys or an animal crys, the sound and video output is stopped. You can learn the rules and fix the habit of moving and crying.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing an electrical device system 40 according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention, and FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the electrical device system 40.
The electrical equipment system 40 includes a power supply device 41 and a hanging decoration unit 50.
The power supply device 41 includes a microphone 42, a human sensor 43, a camera 44, a control unit 45, a situation analysis unit 46, an operation instruction unit 47, and a storage unit 48.

The microphone 42 records sounds around the power supply device 41 and outputs the sound to the situation analysis unit 46. The human sensor 43 includes a far-infrared sensing unit that senses far-infrared rays emitted from a person or the like, and outputs a detection signal to the situation analysis unit 46 when the far-infrared sensing unit detects the far-infrared rays. The camera 44 captures an image within a predetermined range of the power supply device 41 and outputs it to the situation analysis unit 46.
The situation analysis unit 46 determines the state of a person or the like and whether or not there is a person or the like within a predetermined range from the power supply device 41 based on voices, detection signals, and images input from the microphone 42, the human sensor 43, and the camera 44. To do.

  The operation instruction unit 47 activates the hanging decoration unit 50 when it is determined by the control unit 45 that the hanging decoration unit 50 is activated.

In the registration information table of the storage unit 48, information including the body type of a person, face authentication information, body temperature, and voice is recorded by the situation analysis unit 45. The registration information table is recorded separately for a target person or the like and a non-target person for automatic processing.
The control unit 45 executes various types of control of each unit included in the power supply device 41.

  The hanging decoration part 50 is suspended from the ceiling of the room by a string 51, and a plurality of decorations 53 are formed by the motor 52 in a state where music is emitted in response to an operation instruction from the operation instruction part 47 of the power supply device 41. It is configured to be rotated.

  In the power supply device 41, power is supplied to the microphone 42, the human sensor 43, the camera 44, the control unit 45, the status analysis unit 46, and the storage unit 48 in a standby state in which the main power supply is off and the sub power supply is on. ing.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a procedure of automatic processing by the control unit 45.
The control unit 45 uses the situation analysis unit 46 to capture voice, detection signal, and image information from the microphone 42, the human sensor 43, and the camera 44 (S81).
The control unit 45 determines whether or not there is a person or the like within a predetermined range from the power supply device 41 by the situation analysis unit 46 (S82). When it is determined that there is no person or the like (S82: NO), the control unit 45 returns the process to step S81.

  When it is determined that there is a person or the like (S82: YES), the control unit 45 determines whether or not the person is a target person or the like (S83). If it is determined that the person or the like is not the subject person (S83: NO), the process returns to step S81.

  When it determines with the control part 45 being a subject etc. (S82: YES), it sets to an automatic response mode and supplies electric power to the operation | movement instruction | indication part 47 (S84).

  The control unit 45 determines whether or not to perform the corresponding execution (S86). The control unit 45 captures an external situation, and executes a response when it is determined that a person or the like has left the predetermined range of the power supply device 41, or when it is determined that an infant is crying or a pet is ringing.

  When it is determined that the corresponding execution is not performed (S86: NO), the control unit 10 determines whether or not a predetermined time such as 30 minutes has elapsed (S87). If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (S87: YES), the process returns to step S86. When it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (S87: NO), the controller 45 repeats this determination.

  When it is determined that the response is to be performed (S86: YES), the control unit 45 causes the motor 52 to rotate the plurality of decorations 53 while the music is emitted by the operation instruction unit 47 (S88).

  And the control part 45 takes in an external condition from the condition analysis part 46 (S89), and determines whether there was an effect (S90). When it is determined that the person who has left the predetermined range has entered the predetermined range again, the control unit 45 determines that there is an effect when it is determined that the infant has stopped crying, the pet has stopped crying, and has grown up.

When the control unit 45 determines that there is no effect (S90: NO), the control unit 45 takes different actions (S91). Examples of different correspondence include increasing the rotation speed of the decoration 53, increasing the angle of the decoration 53 with respect to the vertical direction, increasing the volume of music, and changing the music. Then, the process returns to step S89.
Here, the external situation is captured again (S89), and it is determined whether or not there is an effect (S90). If it is determined that there is an effect (S90: YES), the processing after step S92 is performed. If it is determined that there is no effect (S90: NO), a different action is taken (S91), and the process returns to step S89.

  If the control unit 45 determines that there is an effect (S90: YES), the control unit 45 continues the response (S92).

  The control unit 45 determines whether or not there is a process end request (S93). If it is determined that there is no process end request (S93: NO), the process returns to step S89. When it determines with there exists a request | requirement of a process end (S93: YES), the control part 45 complete | finishes a process.

In the present embodiment, when presence information indicating the presence of a person or an animal within a predetermined range of the power supply device 41 is input, the hanging decoration unit 50 for comforting the person or the animal is operated. Can be kept within a predetermined range of the power supply device 41 to attract attention to the hanging decoration portion 50, and an accident can be prevented.
In the present embodiment, the case where the hanging decoration part 50 is applied as a means for comforting a person or an animal has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

1 TV receiver 2, 42 Microphone 3, 43 Human sensor 4, 44 Camera 5, 46 Situation analysis unit 6 Video content selection unit 7 Video / audio output unit 8, 48 Storage unit 9 Broadcast signal processing unit 10, 45 Control unit DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 20 External apparatus 30, 40 Electrical apparatus system 41 Power supply 47 Operation instruction | indication part 50 Hanging decoration part

Claims (13)

In an electrical equipment system comprising an electrical equipment having a control means for analyzing an external situation based on sound input by a microphone and determining and outputting the content of sound and / or video based on the result of analysis,
Presence information output means for outputting presence information indicating the presence of a person or animal within a predetermined range;
And presence information input means for inputting the presence information from the presence information output means,
The electrical device system according to claim 1, wherein the control means determines the content when the presence information is input by the presence information input means. The presence information output means is a temperature sensor that detects thermal energy, converts it into an electrical signal value, and outputs it.
The presence information input means is input with information indicating the entry, continuation of existence, and exit of the person or animal into the predetermined range according to the change over time of the electrical signal value input from the presence information output means. The electrical equipment system according to claim 1, wherein:   When the information indicating the entry is input by the presence information input unit and the information indicating the exit is input, or when the cry of a person or the cry of an animal is input by the microphone The electric device system according to claim 2, wherein the content is determined.   When the information indicating the entry is input by the presence information input unit and the information indicating the exit is input, or when the cry of a person or the cry of an animal is input by the microphone The electrical equipment system according to claim 2, wherein output of sound and / or video is stopped. Information storage means for storing information including the contents of the body temperature, voice and preferred sounds and / or images of a person or animal;
When voice is input from the microphone and information indicating the approach is input by the presence information input means, does the voice or information match the body temperature and voice information stored by the information storage means? Information determining means for determining whether or not,
5. The control unit according to claim 2, wherein the control unit selects and outputs the contents of the sound and / or video stored in the information storage unit when it is determined that the information determination unit matches. The electrical equipment system according to any one of the above. As the presence information output means, including an imaging means for capturing an image of a person or animal,
The information storage means stores face authentication information used for authentication generated from a face image obtained by imaging an area including a human or animal face by the imaging means,
The information determination unit matches the face authentication information stored in the information storage unit when information on a human or animal image is input from the imaging unit by the presence information input unit. It is determined whether or not the electrical equipment system according to claim 5.   7. The electrical equipment system according to claim 6, wherein when the information determination means determines that they do not match, a sound and / or video having a warning content is output. A presence determination unit that determines whether the exit information is input by the presence information input unit when sound and / or video is output by the control unit;
8. The control unit according to claim 2, wherein when the presence determination unit determines that the exit information is input, the control unit outputs a sound and / or video having a content different from the previous content. The electrical equipment system according to any one of the above. A presence determination unit that determines whether the exit information is input by the presence information input unit when sound and / or video is output by the control unit;
Means for storing, in the information storage means, an evaluation that the presence continuation is obtained by the output sound and / or video when it is determined that the exit information is not input by the presence determination means;
The electric device system according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein the control means determines the contents of sound and / or video based on the evaluation stored by the information storage means. . Video display means for displaying video;
A program video output means for converting a broadcast signal into a video output signal and outputting a program video;
Program information storage means for extracting and storing program information contained in the broadcast signal,
The said control means determines the program image | video displayed on the said image | video display means based on the program information memorize | stored in the said program information storage means, The any one of Claim 1-9 characterized by the above-mentioned. Electrical equipment system. Video storage means for storing video,
The control unit selects a video from the program video output by the program video output unit and the video stored in the video storage unit, and causes the video display unit to display the selected video. The electrical equipment system according to claim 10. With other electrical equipment that outputs video,
The control means selects a video from a program video output by the program video output means, a video stored in the video storage means, and a video input from the other electric device, and the selected video 12 is displayed on the video display means. In an electric equipment system comprising an electric equipment having a control means for operating a means for easing a person or an animal based on the result of analyzing an external situation based on sound input by a microphone,
Presence information output means for outputting presence information indicating the presence of a person or animal within a predetermined range;
And presence information input means for inputting the presence information from the presence information output means,
The electrical device system, wherein the control means activates the easy means when the presence information is input by the presence information input means.

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