JP2014096043A - Monitoring device, monitoring method, and monitoring program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a monitoring device capable of performing checkout monitoring with improvement in user convenience.SOLUTION: A monitoring device 1, disposed in an airport and the like of a destination and monitoring a checkout where a user 3 receives a pre-checked-in baggage 4, includes a detection part 1a, monitor part 1b, and an abnormality determination part 1c. The detection part 1a reads first identifier information 7 from a first RFID tag 5 or reads second identifier information 8 from a second RFID tag 6 at boundary BL between a reception area RA and an exit area EA. In a case where the first identifier information 7 detected by the detection part 1a is pre-related with the second identifier information 8, the monitor part 1b monitors detection of the second identifier information 8 for a given period. In a case where the monitoring of the monitor part 1b for the given period ends without the detection part 1a detecting no other identifier information, the abnormality determination part 1c determines there is abnormality.

Description

  The present invention relates to a monitoring device, a monitoring method, and a monitoring program.

  When using an aircraft, baggage is checked at the departure airport and received at the destination airport. For baggage receipt, you will receive a baggage voucher at the check-in procedure before boarding, and you will receive a baggage in exchange for a voucher at the check-out procedure at the airport of arrival.

However, since confirmation of the voucher is made by visual inspection, troubles such as mishandling of baggage, theft, forgetting to receive baggage, etc. are continual.
In addition, an RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) system capable of information communication via radio is known. Since the RFID system performs communication between the RFID reader / writer and the RFID tag (data carrier) wirelessly, communication is possible even if the RFID tag is in an invisible position or the surface is dirty. Widely used in various fields such as distribution and sales.

  Therefore, there is a proposal to apply the RFID system to check-in / check-out for handing over baggage.

JP 2002-366984 A JP 07-228336 A

  However, in conventional check-in / check-out, it is necessary to provide a gate through which users can pass one by one at the check point, and the smooth movement of users is hindered. Not suitable for use.

  In addition, when there were multiple users such as family members and friends, it was very bad to use, such as when it was necessary to change the baggage to a regular user when carrying each other's baggage.

  SUMMARY An advantage of some aspects of the invention is that it provides a monitoring device, a monitoring method, and a monitoring program that enable checkout monitoring with improved user convenience.

  In order to solve the above problem, a monitoring device that monitors checkout between a user and an object belonging to the user includes a detection unit, a monitoring unit, and an abnormality determination unit. The detection unit includes first identification information or a second RFID tag previously assigned to the user via the first RFID tag at a boundary between a receiving area where the user receives an object and an exit area where the user and the object leave. The second identification information attached to the object is detected via. The monitoring unit monitors the detection of the other identification information for a predetermined time when the first identification information or the second identification information detected by the detection unit is associated with the other identification information in advance. The abnormality determination unit determines an abnormality when the monitoring unit finishes monitoring for a predetermined time without detecting the other identification information.

  Moreover, in order to solve the said subject, the monitoring method and monitoring program which monitor the checkout of a user and the thing which belongs to a user are provided. According to the monitoring method and the monitoring program, the computer is attached to the user in advance via the first RFID tag at the boundary between the receiving area where the user receives the object and the exit area where the user and the object leave. The first identification information or the second identification information detected by the detection unit that detects the first identification information or the second identification information previously attached to the object via the second RFID tag is associated with the other identification information in advance. In this case, the detection of the other identification information for a predetermined time is monitored, and the detection unit detects the other identification information without detecting the other identification information.

  The above monitoring device, monitoring method, and monitoring program can perform checkout monitoring with improved convenience for the user.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the monitoring apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the tag of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the boarding pass of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the general view of the baggage claim of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the RFID reader / writer of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of the monitoring system of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the hardware structural example of the monitoring apparatus of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the baggage information of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of copy information of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the monitoring timer setting process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the timer monitoring process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the general view of the baggage claim of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the 2nd monitoring area passage detection process of 3rd Embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[First Embodiment]
First, the monitoring apparatus according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a monitoring device according to the first embodiment.

  The monitoring device 1 is a monitoring device that monitors a check-out for receiving a baggage (a thing belonging to the user 3) 4 previously deposited by the user 3. The monitoring device 1 is provided at an airport at the arrival place. The user 3 receives the baggage 4 in the receiving area RA and exits together with the baggage 4 from the leaving area EA.

  The user 3 and the baggage 4 are associated at the time of check-in when the user 3 deposits the baggage 4 at an airport of departure. The user 3 carries the first RFID tag 5 in the form of a boarding pass or the like. The baggage 4 is attached with a second RFID tag 6 in the form of a tag or the like. The first RFID tag 5 holds the first identification information 7 in a built-in memory (storage unit). The second RFID tag 6 holds the second identification information 8 in a built-in memory (storage unit). The first identification information 7 and the second identification information 8 are associated at the time of check-in, and are held by the monitoring device 1 so that they can be queried. The first identification information 7, the second identification information 8, and the association information thereof can be held by, for example, a server included in the check-in system of the departure airport, and the first RFID tag 5 and the second RFID tag 6 It can also be held. If the memory built in the first RFID tag 5 and the second RFID tag 6 is read-only, the external device may store it, and if it is writable, the first RFID tag 5 and the second RFID tag 6 may hold it.

  The monitoring device 1 includes a detection unit 1a, a monitoring unit 1b, and an abnormality determination unit 1c. The detection unit 1a reads the first identification information 7 from the first RFID tag 5 or the second identification information 8 from the second RFID tag 6 at the boundary BL between the receiving area RA and the leaving area EA. The detection unit 1a can read data (required information including identification information) from a data carrier (RFID tag) in the detection range 2 by, for example, detection devices 2a and 2b such as an RFID reader or an RFID reader / writer.

  When the first identification information 7 detected by the detection unit 1a is associated with the second identification information 8 in advance, the monitoring unit 1b monitors the detection of the second identification information 8 for a predetermined time. Alternatively, the monitoring unit 1b monitors the detection of the first identification information 7 for a predetermined time when the second identification information 8 detected by the detection unit 1a is associated with the first identification information 7 in advance. That is, the monitoring unit 1b monitors the detection of the other identification information for a predetermined time by detecting one of the two identification information associated in advance.

  The abnormality determination unit 1c determines an abnormality when the monitoring unit 1b finishes monitoring for a predetermined time without the detection unit 1a detecting the other identification information. The monitoring device 1 can notify the monitoring result by voice or display by a not-illustrated notification unit included in the monitoring device 1. Moreover, the monitoring apparatus 1 can notify a monitoring result to the alerting | reporting apparatus which is not shown in figure, and can alert | report a monitoring result by an audio | voice or a display by an alerting | reporting apparatus.

  Accordingly, the monitoring device 1 can determine that an abnormality has occurred when one of the user 3 and the baggage 4 passes through the boundary BL and the other does not pass through the boundary BL within a predetermined time. That is, the monitoring device 1 can determine that the user 3 and the baggage 4 are normally passing when the user 3 and the baggage 4 pass within the predetermined time without passing through the boundary BL at the same time.

  Therefore, it is not always necessary for the user 3 to carry the baggage 4, and when the family or friends carry the baggage 4 with each other, for example, when the husband holds the wife's baggage, an unnecessary alarm is issued. There is nothing. Such a monitoring apparatus 1 can monitor the checkout without providing a gate for stopping the flow of the user 3, and contributes to improvement of the convenience of the user 3.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a monitoring device and a monitoring system according to the second embodiment will be described. First, the tag and boarding pass that are monitored by the monitoring device will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a tag according to the second embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a boarding pass according to the second embodiment.

  The tag 10 is in the form of a long tape, and can be attached to the baggage in a loop by sticking the seal 11 and the seal 12 to the handle of the baggage through the main body. The tag 10 can also be directly attached to the baggage by the seals 11 and 12. The tag 10 includes an RFID tag 13 in its main body. The RFID tag 13 holds identification information that can uniquely identify the RFID tag 13 in a memory. The RFID tag 13 has a thin plate shape having flexibility that does not impair the flexibility of the tag 10. The RFID tag 13 is affixed to the surface so as not to be embedded in or peeled off from the main body. Note that the tag 10 shown in FIG. 2 is an example of a physical association unit for the RFID tag 13 to the baggage, and a physical association unit having another shape or form such as a tag or a label may be employed. .

  The boarding pass 15 is a boarding pass for an aircraft, is a medium of a required shape, and displays required information regarding the user who is the aircraft and the passenger on the surface. The boarding pass 15 includes a magnetic stripe 17 and records and holds required information magnetically. The boarding pass 15 includes an RFID tag 16. The RFID tag 16 holds identification information capable of uniquely identifying the RFID tag 16 in a memory. The RFID tag 16 has a thin plate shape that is flexible enough not to impair the flexibility of the boarding pass 15. The RFID tag 16 is affixed to the surface of the boarding pass 15 so as not to be embedded or peeled off. The boarding pass 15 shown in FIG. 3 is an example of physical association means for the RFID tag 16 to the user, and employs physical association means of other shapes and forms such as a voucher for the tag 10. You can also

The identification information of the RFID tag 13 and the identification information of the RFID tag 16 are associated at the time of check-in at the departure airport, and are held so as to be inquired by the monitoring device.
Next, an overview of the baggage claim where the monitoring device monitors the user and the baggage will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of an overview of a baggage claim according to the second embodiment.

  In the baggage claim place 20, a monitoring area 21 is set in which the entry / exit of the baggage 27 and the entry / exit of the user 30 are monitored by a plurality of RFID reader / writers. The monitoring area 21 includes a first monitoring area 21a and a second monitoring area 21b.

  The luggage conveyor 22 is located in the first monitoring area 21a. The luggage conveyor 22 conveys the baggage 27 waiting to be received into the baggage receiving place 20. The baggage 27 passes through the detection range 23 in which the RFID tag can be detected by the RFID reader / writer 24 and enters the first monitoring area 21a, and passes through the detection range 25 in which the RFID reader / writer 26 can detect the RFID tag. 1 Exit from the monitoring area 21a.

  In the first monitoring area 21a, an entrance where the user 30 enters the baggage claim 20 is located. The user 30 passes through the detection range 28 in which the RFID tag can be detected by the RFID reader / writer 29 and enters the first monitoring area 21a.

  In the second monitoring area 21b, an exit through which the user 30 and the baggage 27 exit from the baggage claim 20 is located. The user 30 passes the detection range 33 in which the RFID tag can be detected by the RFID reader / writer 34 and goes out of the second monitoring area 21b.

  At the boundary between the first monitoring area 21a and the second monitoring area 21b, there is a detection range 31 in which the RFID reader / writer 32 can detect the user 30 and the baggage 27 moving from the first monitoring area 21a to the second monitoring area 21b. To position.

  As a result, the user 30 a enters the baggage claim 20 from the entrance and receives the baggage 27 on the baggage conveyor 22. The user 30b carrying the baggage 27a passes through the boundary between the first monitoring area 21a and the second monitoring area 21b together with the baggage 27a or before and after the baggage 27a. The user 30c and the baggage 27b that have passed through the boundary between the first monitoring area 21a and the second monitoring area 21b exit the baggage claim 20 from the exit.

  The monitor 35 monitors the user 30 and the baggage 27 in the second monitoring area 21b according to the abnormality notification issued by the monitoring device 60. The monitor 35a performs monitoring using the placement type monitoring device 60a, and the monitor 35b performs monitoring using the handy type monitoring device 60b.

  Next, an overview of the RFID reader / writer 32 provided at the boundary between the first monitoring area 21a and the second monitoring area 21b will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the RFID reader / writer according to the second embodiment.

  An RFID reader / writer 32a illustrated in FIG. 5A is a gate type RFID reader / writer. An RFID reader / writer 32b illustrated in FIG. 5B is a pole-type RFID reader / writer. An RFID reader / writer 32c illustrated in FIG. 5C is a type of RFID reader / writer embedded in a floor. A sealing type RFID reader / writer embedded in the ceiling can also be arranged like the RFID reader / writer 32c. The RFID reader / writer 32 can select an appropriate mode according to the RFID reader / writer installation environment of the baggage claim facility 20.

  As described above, the RFID reader / writer 32 is provided in a form that does not restrict the movement of the user 30 and the baggage 27 at the boundary between the first monitoring area 21a and the second monitoring area 21b. Accordingly, the user 30 can pass his / her baggage 27 with the accompanying person. In addition, the user 30 can pass the baggage 27 of the accompanying person. For example, the user 30 can load a plurality of baggage 27 including the companion's portion on the cart and pass through the boundary between the first monitoring area 21a and the second monitoring area 21b.

Next, the monitoring system will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the monitoring system according to the second embodiment.
The monitoring system 70 includes a monitoring device 60, a plurality of reader / writer units 50 (50a, 50b, 50c, 50d, 50e, 50f), and a network 73 that connects the monitoring device 60 and the reader / writer unit 50 so that they can communicate with each other.

  The reader / writer unit 50 is connected to the RFID reader / writer of the baggage claim 20 and notifies the monitoring device 60 of data read from the RFID tags 13 and 16. Further, the reader / writer unit 50 writes the data notified from the monitoring device 60 to the RFID tags 13 and 16.

  The monitoring system 70 includes a monitoring device 60, a server 71, and a network 72 that connects the monitoring device 60 and the server 71 so that they can communicate with each other. The server 71 holds the read identification information of the RFID tags 13 and 16 and the association information of the RFID tags 13 and 16 at the time of check-in at the departure airport.

Next, the hardware configuration of the monitoring device 60 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of the monitoring apparatus according to the second embodiment.
The monitoring device 60 includes a computer 100 and a plurality of peripheral devices connected to the computer 100. The computer 100 is entirely controlled by a processor 101. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 and a plurality of peripheral devices are connected to the processor 101 via a bus 109. The processor 101 may be a multiprocessor. The processor 101 is, for example, a central processing unit (CPU), a micro processing unit (MPU), a digital signal processor (DSP), an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or a programmable logic device (PLD). The processor 101 may be a combination of two or more elements among CPU, MPU, DSP, ASIC, and PLD.

  The RAM 102 is used as a main storage device of the computer 100. The RAM 102 temporarily stores at least part of an OS program and application programs to be executed by the processor 101. The RAM 102 stores various data necessary for processing by the processor 101.

  Peripheral devices connected to the bus 109 include an HDD 103, a graphic processing device 104, an input interface 105, an optical drive device 106, a device connection interface 107, and a network interface 108.

  The HDD 103 magnetically writes and reads data to and from the built-in disk. The HDD 103 is used as an auxiliary storage device of the computer 100. The HDD 103 stores an OS program, application programs, and various data. Note that a semiconductor storage device such as a flash memory can also be used as the auxiliary storage device.

  A monitor 110 is connected to the graphic processing device 104. The graphic processing device 104 displays an image on the screen of the monitor 110 in accordance with an instruction from the processor 101. Examples of the monitor 110 include a display device using a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and a liquid crystal display device.

  A keyboard 111 and a mouse 112 are connected to the input interface 105. The input interface 105 transmits signals sent from the keyboard 111 and the mouse 112 to the processor 101. Note that the mouse 112 is an example of a pointing device, and other pointing devices can also be used. Examples of other pointing devices include a touch panel, a tablet, a touch pad, and a trackball.

  The optical drive device 106 reads data recorded on the optical disk 113 using a laser beam or the like. The optical disk 113 is a portable recording medium on which data is recorded so that it can be read by reflection of light. The optical disk 113 includes a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), a DVD-RAM, a CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory), a CD-R (Recordable) / RW (ReWritable), and the like.

  The device connection interface 107 is a communication interface for connecting peripheral devices to the computer 100. For example, the device connection interface 107 can be connected to the memory device 114 or the memory reader / writer 115. The memory device 114 is a recording medium equipped with a communication function with the device connection interface 107. The memory reader / writer 115 is a device that writes data to the memory card 116 or reads data from the memory card 116. The memory card 116 is a card type recording medium.

  The network interface 108 is connected to the network 73. The network interface 108 transmits and receives data to and from other computers or communication devices via the network 73.

  With the hardware configuration described above, the processing functions of the computer 100 of the second embodiment can be realized. The monitoring device 1 shown in the first embodiment and the server 71 shown in the second embodiment can also be realized by the same hardware as the computer 100 shown in FIG.

  The computer 100 realizes the processing functions of the second embodiment by executing a program recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, for example. A program describing the processing content to be executed by the computer 100 can be recorded in various recording media. For example, a program to be executed by the computer 100 can be stored in the HDD 103. The processor 101 loads at least a part of the program in the HDD 103 into the RAM 102 and executes the program. In addition, a program to be executed by the computer 100 can be recorded on a portable recording medium such as the optical disc 113, the memory device 114, and the memory card 116. The program stored in the portable recording medium becomes executable after being installed in the HDD 103 under the control of the processor 101, for example. The processor 101 can also read and execute a program directly from a portable recording medium.

Next, baggage information according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of baggage information according to the second embodiment.
Baggage information is information generated at check-in at the airport of departure. The identification information of the baggage information is information that can uniquely identify the RFID tag 13, and is information that can uniquely identify the baggage 27 via the RFID tag 13. The type of the baggage information is information indicating the type of the baggage 27, and is information that makes it possible to easily identify the external shape of the baggage 27. For example, there are “suitcase”, “bag”, “backpack”, and the like. . The size of the baggage information is information that allows the size of the baggage 27 to be easily specified, and includes, for example, “L”, “M”, “S”, etc., which are classified according to a predetermined standard. The weight of the baggage information is information that makes it possible to easily identify the weight of the baggage 27, and includes, for example, “H”, “M”, “L” and the like classified according to a predetermined standard. The color of the baggage information is information that makes it possible to easily specify the color of the baggage 27, and examples thereof include “red”, “black”, and “white”. A group of baggage information is grouped identification information.

  The type, size, weight, and color are created by visual inspection, measurement, etc. of the officer at check-in, and grouping is created by a registration operation by the officer or a group registration process by the RFID reader / writer.

  Baggage information is recorded on the RFID tag 13 if the RFID tag 13 can be read and written. If the RFID tag 13 is read-only, the RFID tag 13 holds identification information, and the baggage information including the identification information is held by the server 71.

  FIG. 8A shows baggage information 90 as an example of baggage information. The baggage information 90 has identification information “IDC0001”, type “suitcase”, size “L”, weight “H”, color “red”, and group “IDP0001”. The group “IDP0001” indicates that the identification information “IDC0001” and the identification information “IDP0001” (identification information given to the user 30) are grouped.

  FIG. 8B shows baggage information 91 as an example of baggage information. The baggage information 91 has identification information “IDC0002”, type “suitcase”, size “M”, weight “M”, color “black”, and group “IDP0002, IDC0003”. The group “IDP0002, IDC0003” is a grouping of identification information “IDC0002”, identification information “IDC0003” (identification information attached to the baggage 27), and identification information “IDP0002” (identification information attached to the user 30). Indicates that

  FIG. 8C shows baggage information 92 as an example of baggage information. The baggage information 92 has identification information “IDC0003”, type “bag”, size “S”, weight “L”, color “black”, and groups “IDP0002, IDC0002”. The groups “IDP0002, IDC0002” are grouped into identification information “IDC0003”, identification information “IDC0002” (identification information attached to baggage 27), and identification information “IDP0002” (identification information attached to user 30). Indicates that

  Thus, the baggage information is grouped with one piece of identification information attached to the user 30. The baggage information may be grouped with one or more pieces of identification information attached to the baggage 27.

Next, copy information according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of copy information according to the second embodiment.
The copy information is information generated at check-in at the departure airport. The identification information of the copy information is information that can uniquely identify the RFID tag 16, and is information that enables the user 30 to be uniquely identified via the RFID tag 16. The name of the copy information is information indicating the name of the user 30, and is information that enables a staff member to identify the user 30 by asking the user 30. The gender of the copy information is information that enables the user 30 to be narrowed down from the appearance, and includes, for example, “M”, “F” and the like that are classified according to a predetermined standard. The information that enables the user 30 to be narrowed down from the appearance may be height, shoes, glasses, and the like. The group of the copy information is grouped identification information.

  The name and gender are created based on the declaration of the user 30 at the time of check-in, information recorded on the boarding pass 15 or the like, and the grouping is created by a registration operation by an officer or a group registration process by an RFID reader / writer.

  The copy information is recorded on the RFID tag 16 if the RFID tag 16 is readable and writable. If the RFID tag 16 is read-only, the RFID tag 16 holds identification information, and copy information including the identification information is held by the server 71.

  FIG. 9A shows copy information 93 as an example of copy information. The copy information 93 has identification information “IDP0001”, name “A”, gender “M”, and group “IDC0001”. The group “IDC0001” indicates that the identification information “IDP0001” and the identification information “IDC0001” (identification information attached to the baggage 27) are grouped.

  FIG. 9B shows copy information 94 as an example of copy information. The copy information 94 has identification information “IDP0002”, name “B”, gender “F”, and groups “IDC0002, IDC0003”. The groups “IDC0002, IDC0003” are grouped into identification information “IDP0002”, identification information “IDC0002” (identification information attached to baggage 27), and identification information “IDC0003” (identification information attached to baggage 27). Indicates that

  As described above, the refusal information may be grouped with one or more pieces of identification information attached to the baggage 27. If there is no baggage 27 for the user 30, the refusal information is not grouped with the identification information attached to the baggage 27.

Next, the monitoring timer setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the monitoring timer setting process according to the second embodiment.
The monitoring timer setting process reads the identification information from the user 30 and the baggage 27 when reading the boundary between the first monitoring area 21a and the second monitoring area 21b, and reads the identification information of the same group as the read identification information. This is a process for setting the monitoring time. The monitoring timer setting process is executed by the monitoring device 60. The monitoring device 60 starts execution of the monitoring timer setting process when the baggage claiming facility 20 starts to operate, and the monitoring timer setting process is in an execution state from start to finish while the baggage claiming facility 20 is operating.

  [Step S11] The monitoring device 60 reads identification information from the user 30 and the baggage 27 that pass through the boundary between the first monitoring area 21a and the second monitoring area 21b. Specifically, the monitoring device 60 reads the identification information from the RFID tag 16 of the boarding pass 15 carried by the user 30, and reads the identification information from the RFID tag 13 of the tag 10 attached to the baggage 27.

  The monitoring device 60 determines whether or not the identification information has been successfully read. If the identification information has been successfully read, the monitoring apparatus 60 proceeds to step S12. If the identification information has failed to be read, the monitoring device 60 retries reading the identification information.

  [Step S12] The monitoring device 60 determines whether there is a group corresponding to the read identification information. When the monitoring device 60 reads the identification information from the RFID tag 16, the monitoring device 60 can acquire copy information and determine the presence or absence of a group. Further, when the identification information is read from the RFID tag 13, the monitoring device 60 can acquire baggage information and determine the presence or absence of a group. The monitoring device 60 proceeds to step S13 when there is a group corresponding to the read identification information, and proceeds to step S11 when there is no group corresponding to the read identification information.

  Usually, the case where there is no group corresponding to the read identification information is a case where the identification information is read from the RFID tag 16 attached to the user 30 without the baggage 27, and the user 30 without the baggage 27 is monitored. Do not set the monitoring timer because it is not a target.

  [Step S13] The monitoring device 60 determines whether or not the read identification information corresponds to the baggage 27. The monitoring device 60 proceeds to step S14 when the read identification information corresponds to the baggage 27. On the other hand, the monitoring device 60 proceeds to Step S15 when the read identification information does not correspond to the baggage 27, that is, when the read identification information corresponds to the user 30.

[Step S14] The monitoring device 60 sets a monitoring timer A (for example, 10 seconds) for the read identification information group, and proceeds to step S11.
[Step S15] The monitoring device 60 sets a monitoring timer B (for example, 15 seconds) for the read group of identification information, and proceeds to step S11.

  As a result, when the user 30 or the baggage 27 passes the boundary between the first monitoring area 21a and the second monitoring area 21b, the monitoring device 60 timers the passage of the other grouped users 30 or the baggage 27. Monitor.

If another identification information of the same group is read within the set time of the monitoring timer A or the monitoring timer B, the monitoring timer A or the monitoring timer B is updated.
The monitoring timer A and the monitoring timer B are preferably shorter than the normal travel time from the boundary between the first monitoring area 21a and the second monitoring area 21b to the exit of the baggage claiming area 20. The monitoring timer A is preferably shorter than the monitoring timer B. This is because if the monitoring device 60 detects the baggage 27 ahead of the user 30, the baggage 27 may be stolen.

Next, the timer monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the timer monitoring process according to the second embodiment.
The timer monitoring process is a process for monitoring time-up of all the monitoring timers (monitoring timer A and monitoring timer B) set in the monitoring timer setting process, and is executed by the monitoring device 60. The monitoring device 60 starts execution of the timer monitoring process when the baggage claiming facility 20 starts to operate, and the timer monitoring process is always executed while the baggage claiming facility 20 is operating.

  [Step S21] The monitoring device 60 determines whether or not there is identification information whose monitoring timers (monitoring timer A and monitoring timer B) have timed up. The monitoring device 60 proceeds to step S22 if there is identification information whose monitoring timer has timed up, and waits for the next monitoring timer to time up if there is no identification information whose monitoring timer has timed out.

  [Step S22] The monitoring device 60 determines whether or not all the identification information of the same group as the identification information that has detected the time-up of the monitoring timer has been detected. The monitoring device 60 proceeds to step S23 when all the identification information of the same group as the identification information for which the time-out of the monitoring timer has been detected has not been detected, and proceeds to step S21 when all have been detected.

  [Step S23] The monitoring device 60 issues a warning notification that an abnormality has been detected. After the warning notification, the monitoring device 60 proceeds to step S21. The warning notification may be performed by the monitoring device 60 itself, or the external device may be instructed to issue a warning notification by the external device.

  Next, warning notification by the monitoring device 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen according to the second embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen according to the second embodiment.

  The display screen 96 is an example of a notification display screen when the baggage 27 is detected first and the monitoring timer A times out before the user 30 detects it. The display screen 96 is displayed on the monitor 110 of the monitoring device 60, for example. Since the baggage 27 has been detected first, the display screen 96 warns that the third person takes the baggage 27 out.

  The tag ID “IDC0001” on the display screen 96 indicates identification information of the RFID tag 13. The display screen 96 displays information that can identify the baggage 27 in addition to the tag ID “IDC0001”. The display screen 96 displays the boarding pass ID “IDP0001” (identification information of the RFID tag 16) of the user 30 grouped with the tag ID “IDC0001” and information that can narrow down the users 30. .

  The display screen 98 is an example of a notification display screen when the user 30 is detected first and the monitoring timer B times out before the baggage 27 is detected. The display screen 98 is displayed on the monitor 110 of the monitoring device 60, for example. Since the user 30 has been detected first, the display screen 98 warns the user 30 of the baggage 27 forgotten.

  The boarding pass ID “IDP0001” on the display screen 98 indicates identification information of the RFID tag 16. The display screen 98 displays information that can narrow down the users 30 in addition to the boarding pass ID “IDP0001”. Further, the display screen 98 displays the tag ID “IDC0001” (identification information of the RFID tag 13) of the baggage 27 grouped with the boarding pass ID “IDP0001” and information that can identify the baggage 27.

Thereby, the supervisor 35 (35a, 35b) can narrow down and monitor the monitoring object.
As described above, the monitoring device 60, when one of the user 30 and the baggage 27 passes through the boundary between the first monitoring area 21a and the second monitoring area 21b and the other does not pass through the boundary within a predetermined time. In addition, it can be determined as abnormal.

  In other words, the monitoring device 60 can determine that the user 30 and the baggage 27 pass normally even when the user 30 and the baggage 27 pass within the predetermined time without passing through the boundary at the same time. In addition, the monitoring device 60 can determine that the passage is normal when the user 30 and the baggage 27 move in a certain amount in the first monitoring area 21a and the second monitoring area 21b.

  Therefore, it is not always necessary for the user 30 to carry the baggage 27, and when the family or friends carry the baggage 27, for example, when the husband holds the wife's baggage, an unnecessary alarm is issued. There is nothing. Such a monitoring device 60 can monitor the checkout without providing a gate for stopping the flow of the user 30, and contributes to an improvement in the convenience of the user 30.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a monitoring device and a monitoring system according to the third embodiment will be described. The monitoring apparatus according to the third embodiment is different from the second embodiment in that the monitoring area is divided into three.

An overview of a baggage claim where the monitoring device monitors baggage with a user will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of an overview of a baggage claim according to the third embodiment.
In the baggage claim place 20, a monitoring area 40 is set in which the entry / exit of the baggage 27 and the entry / exit of the user 30 are monitored by a plurality of RFID reader / writers. The monitoring area 40 includes a first monitoring area 40a, a second monitoring area 40b, and a third monitoring area 40c.

  The luggage conveyor 22 is located in the first monitoring area 40a. The luggage conveyor 22 conveys the baggage 27 waiting to be received into the baggage receiving place 20. The baggage 27 passes through the detection range 23 in which the RFID tag can be detected by the RFID reader / writer 24 and enters the first monitoring area 40a, and passes through the detection range 25 in which the RFID reader / writer 26 can detect the RFID tag. 1 Exit from the monitoring area 40a.

  In the first monitoring area 40a, an entrance where the user 30 enters the baggage claim 20 is located. The user 30 passes through the detection range 28 in which the RFID tag can be detected by the RFID reader / writer 29 and enters the first monitoring area 40a.

  In the third monitoring area 40c, an exit through which the user 30 and the baggage 27 exit from the baggage claim 20 is located. The user 30 passes the detection range 33 in which the RFID tag can be detected by the RFID reader / writer 34 and goes out of the third monitoring area 40c.

  The second monitoring area 40b is located between the first monitoring area 40a and the third monitoring area 40c, and the second monitoring area 40c is necessary for the user 30 to move from the first monitoring area 40a to the third monitoring area 40c. It is in a position where it must pass 40b.

  At the boundary between the first monitoring area 40a and the second monitoring area 40b, there is a detection range 43 in which the RFID reader / writer 44 can detect the user 30 and the baggage 27 moving from the first monitoring area 40a to the second monitoring area 40b. To position.

  At the boundary between the second monitoring area 40b and the third monitoring area 40c, there is a detection range 45 in which the RFID reader / writer 46 can detect the user 30 and the baggage 27 moving from the second monitoring area 40b to the third monitoring area 40c. To position.

  As a result, the user 30 a enters the baggage claim 20 from the entrance and receives the baggage 27 on the baggage conveyor 22. The user 30d carrying the baggage 27c passes through the boundary between the first monitoring area 40a and the second monitoring area 40b together with the baggage 27c or before and after the baggage 27c. The user 30e that has passed the boundary between the first monitoring area 40a and the second monitoring area 40b passes through the boundary between the second monitoring area 40b and the third monitoring area 40c together with the baggage 27d or before and after the baggage 27d. The user 30f and the baggage 27e that have passed the boundary between the second monitoring area 40b and the third monitoring area 40c exit the baggage claim place 20 from the exit.

  The monitor 35 monitors the user 30 and the baggage 27 in the second monitoring area 40b or the third monitoring area 40c according to the abnormality notification issued by the monitoring device 61. The monitoring person 35a monitors with the mounting type monitoring device 61a, and the monitoring person 35b monitors with the handy type monitoring device 61b.

Note that, in the same way as in the second embodiment, the third embodiment also monitors the passage of the boundary between the first monitoring area 40a and the second monitoring area 40b with a timer.
The monitoring timer setting process executed by the monitoring device 61 reads the identification information from the user 30 and the baggage 27 when passing through the boundary between the first monitoring area 40a and the second monitoring area 40b. This is processing for setting a monitoring time for reading the identification information. The monitoring timer setting process is executed by the monitoring device 61. The monitoring device 61 starts execution of the monitoring timer setting process when the baggage claiming facility 20 starts to operate, and the monitoring timer setting process is in an execution state from start to finish while the baggage claiming facility 20 is operating. Details of the monitoring timer setting process executed by the monitoring device 61 are the same as those of the monitoring timer setting process executed by the monitoring device 60 shown in FIG.

If another identification information of the same group is read within the set time of the monitoring timer A or the monitoring timer B, the monitoring timer A or the monitoring timer B is updated.
The monitoring timer A and the monitoring timer B are shorter than the normal movement time from the boundary between the first monitoring area 40a and the second monitoring area 40b to the boundary between the second monitoring area 40b and the third monitoring area 40c. Is desirable. The monitoring timer A is preferably shorter than the monitoring timer B. This is because the baggage 27 may be stolen when the monitoring device 61 detects the baggage 27 ahead of the user 30.

Next, the second monitoring area passage detection process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the second monitoring area passage detection process according to the third embodiment.
In the second monitoring area passage detection process, the identification information is read from the user 30 and the baggage 27 when passing through the boundary between the second monitoring area 40b and the third monitoring area 40c. Is a process for setting a monitoring time for reading. The second monitoring area passage detection process is a process for issuing a warning notification when the identification information of the same group as the read identification information has not yet passed the boundary between the first monitoring area 40a and the second monitoring area 40b. is there. The second monitoring area passage detection process is executed by the monitoring device 61. The monitoring device 61 starts executing the second monitoring area passage detection process at the start of operation of the baggage claim place 20, and is in the execution state of the second monitoring area passage detection process throughout the operation of the baggage claim place 20.

  [Step S31] The monitoring device 61 reads identification information from the user 30 and the baggage 27 that pass through the boundary between the second monitoring area 40b and the third monitoring area 40c. Specifically, the monitoring device 61 reads the identification information from the RFID tag 16 of the boarding pass 15 carried by the user 30 and reads the identification information from the RFID tag 13 of the tag 10 attached to the baggage 27.

  The monitoring device 61 determines whether or not the identification information has been successfully read. If the identification information has been successfully read, the monitoring apparatus 61 proceeds to step S32. If the identification information has failed to be read, the monitoring device 61 reattempts to read the identification information.

  [Step S32] The monitoring device 61 determines whether there is a group corresponding to the read identification information. When the monitoring device 61 reads the identification information from the RFID tag 16, the monitoring device 61 can acquire copy information and determine the presence or absence of the group. In addition, when the identification information is read from the RFID tag 13, the monitoring device 61 can acquire baggage information and determine the presence or absence of a group. The monitoring device 61 proceeds to step S33 when there is a group corresponding to the read identification information, and proceeds to step S31 when there is no group corresponding to the read identification information.

  Usually, the case where there is no group corresponding to the read identification information is a case where the identification information is read from the RFID tag 16 attached to the user 30 without the baggage 27, and the user 30 without the baggage 27 is monitored. Not eligible.

  [Step S33] The monitoring device 61 determines whether all of the identification information of the group corresponding to the read identification information has passed through the first monitoring area 40a. Specifically, the monitoring device 61 determines whether or not all of the identification information of the group corresponding to the read identification information has been detected by the monitoring timer setting process. The monitoring device 61 proceeds to step S35 when all the identification information of the group corresponding to the read identification information passes through the first monitoring area 40a, and proceeds to step S34 when it does not pass through.

  [Step S34] The monitoring device 61 issues a warning notification that an abnormality has been detected. After the warning notification, the monitoring device 61 proceeds to step S31. The warning notification may be performed by the monitoring device 61 itself, or the external device may be instructed to issue a warning notification by the external device.

  Here, the warning notification performed by the monitoring device 61 is because the user 30 or the baggage 27 will still be on or near the baggage conveyor 22, so that the baggage 27 is forgotten or the baggage 27 is taken out by a third party. It is a warning.

  [Step S35] The monitoring device 61 determines whether or not the read identification information corresponds to the baggage 27. If the read identification information corresponds to the baggage 27, the monitoring device 61 proceeds to step S36. On the other hand, the monitoring device 61 proceeds to step S37 when the read identification information does not correspond to the baggage 27, that is, when the read identification information corresponds to the user 30.

[Step S36] The monitoring device 61 sets a second monitoring timer A (for example, 10 seconds) for the group of identification information read, and proceeds to step S31.
[Step S37] The monitoring device 61 sets a second monitoring timer B (for example, 15 seconds) for the read group of identification information, and proceeds to step S31.

  As a result, when the user 30 or the baggage 27 passes the boundary between the second monitoring area 40b and the third monitoring area 40c, the monitoring device 60 timers the passage of the other grouped users 30 or the baggage 27. Monitor.

When another identification information of the same group is read within the set time of the second monitoring timer A or the second monitoring timer B, the second monitoring timer A or the second monitoring timer B is updated.
The second monitoring timer A and the second monitoring timer B are preferably shorter than the normal travel time from the boundary between the second monitoring area 40b and the third monitoring area 40c to the exit of the baggage claim 20. The second monitoring timer A is preferably shorter than the second monitoring timer B. This is because the baggage 27 may be stolen when the monitoring device 61 detects the baggage 27 ahead of the user 30.

  As a result, the monitoring device 61 allows the user 30 and the baggage 27 to pass through the boundary between the first monitoring area 40a and the second monitoring area 40b and the other does not pass the boundary within a predetermined time. It can be determined as abnormal. In addition, the monitoring device 61, when one of the user 30 and the baggage 27 passes through the boundary between the second monitoring area 40b and the third monitoring area 40c and the other does not pass through the boundary within a predetermined time, It can be determined as abnormal. Further, the monitoring device 61 is configured such that either one of the user 30 and the baggage 27 passes through the boundary between the second monitoring area 40b and the third monitoring area 40c, and both of them are the first monitoring area 40a and the second monitoring area. When the boundary of 40b is not passed, it can determine with abnormality.

  In other words, the monitoring device 61 can determine that the user 30 and the baggage 27 pass normally even when the user 30 and the baggage 27 do not pass through the boundary at the same time but pass within a predetermined time. In addition, the monitoring device 61 determines that the passage is normal when the user 30 and the baggage 27 move in a certain amount in the first monitoring area 40a, the second monitoring area 40b, and the third monitoring area 40c. Can do.

  Therefore, it is not always necessary for the user 30 to carry the baggage 27, and when the family or friends carry the baggage 27, for example, when the husband holds the wife's baggage, an unnecessary alarm is issued. There is nothing. Such a monitoring device 61 can monitor the checkout without providing a gate for stopping the flow of the user 30, and contributes to improving the convenience of the user 30.

  In the second embodiment and the third embodiment, the airport is illustrated and described as an example of checkout. However, the monitoring devices 60 and 61 are not limited to this, and entrance and exit of port facilities and other management areas. It is also applicable to.

  The above processing functions can be realized by a computer. In this case, the processing contents of the functions that the monitoring devices 1, 60 (60a, 60b), 61 (61a, 61b), the reader / writer unit 50 (50a, 50b, 50c, 50d, 50e, 50f) and the server 71 should have are described. A written program is provided. By executing the program on a computer, the above processing functions are realized on the computer. The program describing the processing contents can be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium (including a portable recording medium). Examples of the computer-readable recording medium include a magnetic recording device, an optical disk, a magneto-optical recording medium, and a semiconductor memory. Examples of the magnetic recording device include a hard disk device (HDD), a flexible disk (FD), and a magnetic tape. Optical discs include DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CD-R (Recordable) / RW (ReWritable), and the like. Magneto-optical recording media include MO (Magneto-Optical disk).

  When distributing the program, for example, portable recording media such as a DVD and a CD-ROM in which the program is recorded are sold. It is also possible to store the program in a storage device of a server computer and transfer the program from the server computer to another computer via a network.

  The computer that executes the program stores, for example, the program recorded on the portable recording medium or the program transferred from the server computer in its own storage device. Then, the computer reads the program from its own storage device and executes processing according to the program. The computer can also read the program directly from the portable recording medium and execute processing according to the program. Further, each time the program is transferred from the server computer, the computer can sequentially execute processing according to the received program.

Note that various modifications can be made to the above-described embodiment without departing from the gist of the embodiment.
Further, the above-described embodiments can be modified and changed by those skilled in the art, and are not limited to the exact configurations and application examples described.

1, 60, 60a, 60b, 61, 61a, 61b Monitoring device 1a Detection unit 1b Monitoring unit 1c Abnormality determination unit 2, 23, 25, 28, 31, 33, 43, 45 Detection range 2a, 2b Detection device 3, 30 , 30a, 30b, 30c, 30d, 30e, 30f User 4, 27, 27a, 27b, 27c, 27d, 27e Baggage 5 First RFID tag 6 Second RFID tag 7 First identification information 8 Second identification information 10 Tag 11, 12 Seal 13, 16 RFID tag 15 Boarding pass 17 Magnetic stripe 72, 73 Network 20 Baggage claim area 21, 40 Monitoring area 21a, 40a First monitoring area 21b, 40b Second monitoring area 22 Luggage conveyor 24, 26, 29, 32 32a, 32b, 32c, 34, 44, 46 RFID reader / writer 35, 35a, 5b warden 40c third monitoring region 50,50a, 50b, 50c, 50d, 50e, 50f reader writer unit 70 monitoring system 71 server 100 computer 101 processor 102 RAM
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104 Graphic Processing Device 105 Input Interface 106 Optical Drive Device 107 Device Connection Interface 108 Network Interface 109 Bus 110 Monitor 111 Keyboard 112 Mouse 113 Optical Disc 114 Memory Device 115 Memory Reader / Writer 116 Memory Card BL Boundary EA Exit Area RA Receive Area

Claims (8)

A monitoring device for monitoring checkout between a user and an object belonging to the user,
The first identification information or the second RFID previously assigned to the user via the first RFID tag at the boundary between the receiving area where the user receives the object and the exit area where the user and the object leave. A detection unit for detecting second identification information attached to the object via a tag;
A monitoring unit that monitors the detection of the other identification information for a predetermined time when the first identification information or the second identification information detected by the detection unit is associated with the other identification information in advance;
An abnormality determination unit that determines an abnormality when monitoring of the predetermined time by the monitoring unit is completed without the detection unit detecting the other identification information;
A monitoring device comprising: The exit area includes a receiving area connected to the receiving area, and an exit area not connected to the receiving area,
First identification information previously given to the user via the first RFID tag or second identification information given beforehand to the object via the second RFID tag at the boundary between the receiving side area and the leaving side area A second detection unit for detecting
The monitoring unit is configured to detect the other identification information for a predetermined time when the first identification information or the second identification information detected by the second detection unit is associated with the other identification information in advance. Monitor,
The abnormality determination unit determines an abnormality when the monitoring of the predetermined time by the monitoring unit is completed without the second detection unit detecting the other identification information.
The monitoring apparatus according to claim 1. The abnormality determination unit is configured to detect the first identification information or the second identification information detected by the detection unit until the second detection unit detects the first identification information or the second identification information, and the detection. If all of the other identification information previously associated with the first identification information or the second identification information detected by the part is not detected, an abnormality is determined.
The monitoring apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein The monitoring unit sets the predetermined time to be shorter when the detection unit detects the second identification information than when the detection unit detects the first identification information.
The monitoring device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein When there are a plurality of the second identification information previously associated with the first identification information, the monitoring unit re-executes the predetermined time each time the detection unit detects the first identification information or the second identification information. Set,
The monitoring apparatus according to claim 1. When there are a plurality of the second identification information previously associated with the first identification information, the monitoring unit performs the predetermined time each time the first detection information or the second identification information is detected by the second detection unit. Reset
The monitoring apparatus according to claim 2. A monitoring method for monitoring checkout between a user and an object belonging to the user,
Computer
The first identification information or the second RFID previously assigned to the user via the first RFID tag at the boundary between the receiving area where the user receives the object and the exit area where the user and the object leave. When the first identification information or the second identification information detected by the detection unit that detects the second identification information attached to the object via the tag is associated with the other identification information in advance, a predetermined time Monitoring the detection of the other identification information of
Without detecting the other identification information, the detection unit determines an abnormality when monitoring for the predetermined time is completed.
A monitoring method characterized by executing processing. A monitoring program for monitoring checkout between a user and an object belonging to the user,
On the computer,
The first identification information or the second RFID previously assigned to the user via the first RFID tag at the boundary between the receiving area where the user receives the object and the exit area where the user and the object leave. When the first identification information or the second identification information detected by the detection unit that detects the second identification information attached to the object via the tag is associated with the other identification information in advance, a predetermined time Monitoring the detection of the other identification information of
Without detecting the other identification information, the detection unit determines an abnormality when monitoring for the predetermined time is completed.
A monitoring program for executing a process.

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