JP2019190032A - Cooperation system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a cooperation system which can improve management property.SOLUTION: The cooperation system includes: a control system 300 which controls a control object; and an imaging system 100 which images an imaging object concerning the control object and controls the control object via the control system 300. A management system 900 for operating the control system 300 and the imaging system 100 in a mutually cooperating manner, includes a management part which performs processing of specifying whether having received a control command from the side of the imaging system 100 or having received the control command from the side of the control system 300 when having received the control command to control the control object. The management part performs processing of specifying a terminal device 2 when having received the control command from the terminal device 2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a cooperation system.

  Conventionally, an electric lock that can be electrically locked or unlocked has been known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2018-35511 A

  By the way, although the control system which controls locking or unlocking of the electric lock like the electric lock of patent document 1 by the remote operation from the position away from the electric lock has been proposed, When there are a plurality of target electric locks, there is a possibility that the electric locks other than the intended electric locks are mistaken and controlled erroneously.

  Therefore, the inventor of the present application uses an imaging system that images a room in which the electric lock is provided together with a control system that controls the electric lock, and uses the control system to check the image captured by the imaging system. The inventors came up with the idea of preventing erroneous control by controlling the lock.

  However, when two types of systems are used, it is necessary to manage each system separately, so that the management of the system may be complicated.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a linkage system capable of improving manageability.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the cooperation system according to claim 1 is a control system that controls a control target, and an imaging system that captures an imaging target related to the control target, An imaging system that controls the control target via the control system, and is a cooperative system that operates the control system and the imaging system in cooperation with each other, the control for controlling the control target And a management unit that performs processing for specifying whether the control command is received from the imaging system side or the control command is received from the control system side when the command is received.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the cooperative system according to the first aspect, when the management unit receives the control command from the user terminal, the management unit performs processing for specifying the user terminal.

  The cooperation system according to claim 3 is the cooperation system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the management unit stores storage information including information specifying from which the control command is received in the cooperation system. Process.

  The cooperation system according to claim 4 is the cooperation system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the management unit performs a process of prohibiting control of the control target from a side other than the control system side. .

  The cooperation system according to claim 5 is the cooperation system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the management unit receives the control command from a side other than the control system side. A process of outputting information related to the control of the control target is performed on the display unit.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the cooperative system according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the management unit performs processing for authenticating a user who accesses the cooperative system.

  According to the cooperation system of the first aspect, by operating the control system and the imaging system in cooperation with each other, for example, the control system and the imaging system, which are two types of systems, can be linked. Each system can be integrated and managed, and the management efficiency of the system can be improved. In addition, by performing the process of specifying whether a control command is received from the imaging system side or whether a control command is received from the control system side, for example, the subject that controlled the control target can be grasped. The system operation policy can be examined or reviewed based on the above (for example, since there are many controls from the imaging system side, it is necessary to increase or reduce the number of devices on the imaging system side).

  According to the cooperation system of the second aspect, by performing the process of specifying the user terminal, for example, it is possible to grasp that the control of the control target is performed by the remote operation by the user terminal.

  According to the cooperation system according to claim 3, by storing storage information including information specifying from which the control command is received, for example, the subject that controlled the control target can be grasped as a history. Therefore, review or review of the system operation policy based on the result of the grasp (for example, since there are many controls from the imaging system side, it is necessary to increase or reduce the number of devices on the imaging system side, etc. Therefore, it is possible to make use for the examination or review of the necessity to increase the number of user terminals or the need to increase the communication speed with the user terminals. In addition, since the cause of the operation from which it was controlled can be clarified, the location of responsibility can be clarified. For example, if the control system and the imaging system manager are different, and the door of an important room opens unintentionally and damage occurs, it is possible to identify which system has a problem in operation / operation. . It is also possible to investigate where the cause is when the control is not performed normally. For example, consider a case where the button for unlocking the electric lock has been pressed from the imaging system but the actual unlocking has failed. If the history operated from the imaging system remains in the control system, it can be determined that there is a problem with the communication path or camera system. If the history operated from the camera system is displayed on the entry / exit system, It can be determined that there is a problem with the exit system.

  According to the cooperation system of the fourth aspect, by prohibiting the control of the control target from other than the control system side, for example, it is possible to limit the device that controls the control target, thereby improving security. It becomes possible to make it. Also, for example, remote control can be prohibited, so that control commands can be ignored when there is a risk of receiving an abnormal control signal associated with, for example, maintenance of an imaging system. The system can be operated normally.

  According to the linkage system according to claim 5, for example, a state related to control of the control target is output by outputting information related to control of the control target to a display unit of the control system that has received the control command from a side other than the control system Therefore, the convenience of the system can be improved. In addition, for example, it is possible to make the supervisor who is monitoring the control system perceive that the control command from the external system has been received, and to determine whether the control command is appropriate. If it is determined that the control command is inappropriate, it is possible to return the control to the original state or temporarily change the setting of the control system so as not to accept the remote control command.

  According to the cooperation system of the sixth aspect, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to the cooperation system, for example, by authenticating the accessing user.

1 is an overall view showing a management system according to Embodiments 1 and 2. FIG. It is an arrangement plan of a camera and an electric lock in a building. It is a block diagram which shows a terminal device. It is a block diagram which shows a control side server apparatus. It is the figure which illustrated camera information. It is the figure which illustrated equipment information. It is the figure which illustrated association information. It is the figure which illustrated apparatus information. It is the figure which illustrated authentication information. 3 is a flowchart of imaging-side management processing according to the first embodiment. It is an example of a display of the information displayed on screens, such as an imaging side server apparatus. It is an example of a display of the information displayed on screens, such as an imaging side server apparatus. It is an example of a display of the information displayed on screens, such as an imaging side server apparatus. 10 is a flowchart of imaging-side management processing according to the second embodiment. It is an example of a display of information about control of a controlled object.

  Below, each embodiment of the cooperation system concerning the present invention is described in detail based on a drawing. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

[Basic concept of each embodiment]
First, the basic concept of each embodiment will be described. Each embodiment generally relates to a cooperation system.

  Here, the “cooperation system” is a system that manages a control target. For example, a control system manages a control target for a dedicated system that manages the control target or a general-purpose device (for example, a computer that is used for general purposes). It is a concept including a system and the like realized by implementing a function. This cooperation system is a concept including a system that operates the control system and the imaging system in cooperation with each other, and includes, for example, the control system and the imaging system, and includes a management unit as an example.

  In addition, the “control system” is a system that controls a control target, and the “imaging system” is a system that captures an image capture target related to the control target, and specifically, through the control system. System that controls the controlled object. “Coordinating the control system and the imaging system to each other” is a concept including operating each system in an electrically connected state. For example, wired or wireless communication is performed between the systems. It is a concept including operating while performing.

  Further, the “captured image” is an image in which an imaging target is captured, and is a concept including, for example, a still image or a moving image. The “imaging target” is an object to be imaged, a person, or an animal, for example, a target related to a control target, and as an example, a room in which entrance / exit management is performed by an entrance / exit management system, District or section (hereinafter, “room, district, or section, etc.” is also simply referred to as “room, etc.”), the security system itself, the room that the security system is guarding, or an electric lock The door itself, or the room provided with the door, or the automatic door itself, the room provided with the automatic door, or any sensor such as a human sensor, or the It is a concept including a room where a sensor is provided. Note that the “entrance / exit management system” is a system for managing entrance / exit of a person or animal. For example, an arbitrary entrance / exit management device (for example, a card reader and information read by the card reader) A server computer that performs the above process. In addition, as this entrance / exit management apparatus, you may employ | adopt well-known apparatuses other than what was illustrated here, However, Here, the case where a card reader and a server computer are used in this way is illustrated, for example (it mentions later). The same applies to security devices). In addition, the “security system” is a system that performs security and issues an alarm when an abnormality occurs. For example, based on any security device (for example, a human sensor and information detected by the human sensor) A server computer that performs arbitrary processing. Moreover, you may comprise an entrance / exit management system and a security system as one system as an entrance / exit system which also serves as a security system. Hereinafter, the entrance / exit management system may be used to indicate both the entrance / exit management system and the security system.

  The “control target” is a control target, specifically, an object or an event (including a state or setting) related to the imaging target. For example, the imaging target itself or the imaging target It is a concept including objects having some relationship, and as an example, at least one entry / exit management device (that is, any device such as a card reader and / or a server computer) constituting an entry / exit management system, electric lock, And at least one security device constituting the security system (that is, any device such as a human sensor and / or a server computer) and various monitoring states and control settings (that is, entrance / exit information) managed by the entrance / exit management system. Concepts including occupancy status to monitor whether there are people in the room managed from the room, various variables such as security settings to set whether or not to guard a specific area) A.

  The “management means” is means for performing management processing for managing the cooperation system. The “management process” is a process for managing the cooperation system, and is a concept including, for example, first to sixth management processes.

  The “first management process” is a process for managing a control history. Specifically, when a control command for controlling a control target is received, whether the control command is received from the imaging system side or not is controlled. It is a concept including processing for specifying whether a control command is received from the system side. The “control command” is a command for controlling the controlled object, and is a concept including, for example, an electric signal (including radio waves).

  The “second management process” is a process for managing the control history, and specifically includes a process for specifying the user terminal when a control command is received from the user terminal.

  Further, the “third management process” is a process for managing the control history, and specifically includes a process for storing storage information including information for identifying from which the control command has been received in the cooperation system. It is a concept. “Stored information” is information including information specifying from which the control command to be controlled is received. For example, whether the control command is received from the imaging system side or the control command is received from the control system side. Or information including information specifying whether a control command has been received from the user terminal. Note that “accepting a control command from the imaging system” indicates, for example, that the cooperation system receives a control command that is output when the user operates any device included in the imaging system. In addition, “accepting a control command from the control system side” indicates that, for example, the cooperation system receives a control command that is output when a user operates any device included in the control system. Further, “accepting a control command from the user terminal” indicates, for example, that the cooperation system receives a control command that is output when the user operates the user terminal.

  The “fourth management process” is a process for prohibiting control. Specifically, it is a concept including a process for prohibiting control of a control target from a side other than the control system side, for example, control from the imaging system side. This is a concept including not performing control handling control when an instruction is received. The “fifth management process” is a process for outputting information, specifically, a concept including a process for outputting information related to control of a control target. For example, a control command is received from outside the control system side. In this case, it is a concept including processing for displaying information related to control of the control target on the display unit of the control system. The “sixth management process” is a process for authenticating a user, and specifically includes a process for authenticating a user who accesses the cooperation system.

  Further, the “user terminal” is a terminal device carried by the user, and has a concept including, for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a notebook personal computer, or the like. “Information related to control of the control target” is information related to controlling the control target. For example, information related to the subject controlling the control target (for example, remote control is performed using a user terminal) Information indicating that the command for controlling the control target is being executed, information indicating the result of executing the command, and the like. “User authentication” means confirming the legitimacy of the user, and includes, for example, confirming that the user accessing the cooperation system is a user permitted to access the cooperation system. It is a concept.

  The management means may be provided in one of the control system and the imaging system, or may be provided in both systems. In each of the following embodiments, the management means is provided in the control system. The case where it is provided in FIG. In each embodiment, cases where the first to third management processes and the sixth management process are performed will be described. In particular, in the first embodiment, a case where a control command is received from the control system side, and an imaging system side In the second embodiment, when the user terminal belongs to the imaging system side, the control command from the user terminal side is received, and A case where a control command from the control system side is received will be described as an example. The fourth and fifth management processes will be described in a modified example.

[Specific contents of the embodiment]
Next, specific contents of each embodiment will be described.

(Embodiment 1)
First, the first embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment, a case where a control command from the control system side is received and a case where a control command from the imaging system side is received will be described as an example.

(Constitution)
First, the configuration of the management system according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is an overall view showing a management system according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a layout diagram of cameras and electric locks in a building.

  The management system 900 according to the present embodiment in FIG. 1 is a cooperative system, and includes an imaging system 100 and a control system 300 that are electrically connected so as to cooperate with each other. Note that the number of devices included in the management system 900 can be arbitrarily set, but here, for example, the devices illustrated in FIG. 1 are representative unless otherwise specified. I will explain.

(Configuration-Imaging system)
The imaging system 100 includes, for example, an imaging server device 11, a communication device 12, a camera 13, and a terminal device 2. The control system 300 is also provided with an imaging-side client device that is configured in the same manner as the control-side client device 3 described later, but is not shown here for convenience of explanation.

(Configuration-Imaging system-Imaging server)
The imaging-side server device 11 is a device that functions as a server on the imaging system 100 side. For example, the imaging-side server device 11 can communicate with the terminal device 2 via the communication device 12, and the camera 13, the control-side client device 3, and the control side. It is an apparatus connected so as to be communicable with the server apparatus 5 and to be able to control the camera 13. The specific type and configuration of the imaging-side server device 11 are arbitrary, but can be configured using, for example, a computer having each unit similar to each unit of the control-side server device 5 of the control system 300.

(Configuration-Imaging system-Communication device)
The communication device 12 is a relay device that relays wireless communication with the terminal device 2. The specific type and configuration of the communication device 12 are arbitrary, but can be configured using a technique such as a router that performs known wireless communication.

(Configuration-Imaging system-Camera)
The camera 13 is an imaging unit that captures an imaging target, for example, a device that captures a moving image. The specific type and configuration of the camera 13 is arbitrary, but can be configured using, for example, a known imaging device. And here, for example, the case where the cameras 131 to 134 shown in FIG. The camera 131 is installed in the first floor A district and is configured to take an image of the same floor in the same district, and the camera 132 is installed in the first floor B district. The camera 133 is configured to take an image as an imaging target, and the camera 133 is installed in the second floor A area and is configured to take an image of the same floor in the same area as the imaging target. Will be described below as being configured in the second floor B area and configured to image the same floor in the same area.

(Configuration-Imaging system-Terminal device)
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating the terminal device. The terminal device 2 in FIG. 1 is a user terminal, and includes, for example, the communication unit 21, the touch pad 22, the display 23, the recording unit 24, and the control unit 25 in FIG.

(Configuration-Imaging system-Terminal device-Communication unit)
The communication unit 21 is a communication unit for communicating with an external device via a network. The specific type and configuration of the communication unit 21 are arbitrary, but can be configured using, for example, a known mobile radio communication unit.

(Configuration-Imaging system-Terminal device-Touchpad)
The touch pad 22 is an operation means (operation unit) that receives various operation inputs from the user when pressed by a user's finger or the like. Although the specific type and configuration of the touch pad 22 are arbitrary, for example, a publicly known one provided with an operation position detecting means by a resistance film method or a capacitance method can be used.

(Configuration-Imaging system-Terminal device-Display)
The display 23 is an image display unit (display unit) that displays various images based on the control of the control unit 25. The specific configuration of the display 23 is arbitrary, but for example, it can be configured using a known flat panel display such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. Note that the touch pad 22 and the display 23 may be integrally formed as a touch panel.

(Configuration-Imaging system-Terminal device-Recording unit)
The recording unit 24 is a recording unit that records a program and various data necessary for the operation of the terminal device 2, and is configured using, for example, a flash memory (not shown) as an external recording device. However, any other recording medium including a magnetic recording medium such as a hard disk or a magnetic disk, or an optical recording medium such as a DVD or a Blu-ray disk can be used instead of or together with the flash memory.

(Configuration-Imaging system-Terminal device-Control unit)
The control unit 25 is a control unit that controls the terminal device 2, and specifically, a CPU, various programs interpreted and executed on the CPU (basic control programs such as an OS, and a specific function that is activated on the OS. And an internal memory such as a RAM for storing the program and various data. In particular, the program according to the embodiment substantially configures each unit of the control unit 25 by being installed in the terminal device 2 via an arbitrary recording medium or network. The processing performed by each unit of the control unit 25 will be described later.

(Configuration-control system)
The control system 300 includes, for example, a control-side client device 3, a control panel 4, a card reader 41, an electric lock 42, a sensor 43, and a control-side server device 5.

(Configuration-Control system-Control side client device)
The control-side client device 3 is a device that functions as a client on the control system 300 side. For example, the control-side client device 3 can communicate with the control-side server device 5 and the imaging-side server device 11, and the terminal device 2 via the communication device 12. It is a device that is connected so that it can communicate with. Although the specific type and configuration of the control-side client device 3 are arbitrary, for example, the control-side client device 3 can be configured using a computer having the same units as the units of the control-side server device 5.

(Configuration-Control system-Control panel)
The control panel 4 is a control unit that controls a control target based on a command from the control-side server device 5. The specific type and configuration of the control panel 4 is arbitrary, but can be configured using, for example, a known control circuit, and is configured to control the card reader 41, the electric lock 42, and the sensor 43. Yes.

(Configuration-Control system-Card reader)
The card reader 41 is a control target, and is, for example, the aforementioned entrance / exit management device. The specific type and configuration of the card reader 41 are arbitrary. For example, the card reader 41 can be configured by using a technique of a reading circuit that reads information of a so-called IC card by using a short-range wireless communication technique. Note that the card reader 41 is actually installed at an arbitrary location in the building of FIG. 2, but here, for convenience of explanation, only the electric lock 42 will be described as an object to be controlled. In FIG. 2, it is not shown (the same applies to the sensor 43).

(Configuration-Control system-Electric lock)
The electric lock 42 is a control target, and is, for example, a lock that can be locked or unlocked electrically. Although the specific type and configuration of the electric lock 42 are arbitrary, for example, the electric lock 42 can be configured to include an electric circuit that can be electrically locked or unlocked by remote operation. And here, for example, the case where the electric locks 421-424 shown in FIG. The electric lock 421 is installed on the door in the first floor A area (door imaged by the camera 131), and the electric lock 422 is in the first floor B area (imaged by the camera 132). The electric lock 423 is installed on the door in the second floor A area (the door imaged by the camera 133), and the electric lock 424 is the door in the second floor B area. It will be described below that it is installed at (the door imaged by the camera 134).

(Configuration-Control system-Sensor)
The sensor 43 is a control target, for example, the above-described human sensor. The specific type and configuration of the sensor 43 are arbitrary, but can be configured using a detection circuit that detects a person using infrared rays, ultrasonic waves, visible light, or the like.

(Configuration-Control system-Control server)
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating the control-side server device. The control-side server device 5 in FIG. 1 is a device that functions as a server on the control system 300 side. For example, the control-side server device 5 can communicate with the terminal device 2 via the communication device 12. , And the control-side server device 5 and are connected so that the card reader 41, the electric lock 42, and the sensor 43 can be controlled via the control panel 4. The control-side server device 5 includes, for example, the communication unit 51, the operation unit 52, the display unit 53, the recording unit 54, and the control unit 55 shown in FIG.

(Configuration-Control system-Control-side server device-Communication unit)
The communication unit 51 is a communication unit for communicating with an external device via a network. The specific type and configuration of the communication unit 51 are arbitrary, but can be configured using, for example, a known communication circuit.

(Configuration-Control system-Control-side server device-Operation unit)
The operation unit 52 is an operation unit that receives various operation inputs from the user. The specific type and configuration of the operation unit 52 are arbitrary, but can be configured using, for example, a keyboard or a mouse.

(Configuration-Control system-Control-side server device-Display unit)
The display unit 53 is an image display unit that displays various images based on the control of the control unit 55. Although the specific configuration of the display unit 53 is arbitrary, it can be configured using, for example, a known flat panel display such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display.

(Configuration-Control system-Control-side server device-Recording unit)
The recording unit 54 is a recording unit (storage unit) that records a program and various data necessary for the operation of the control-side server device 5, and can be configured in the same manner as the recording unit 24 of the terminal device 2, for example. . The recording unit 54 stores, for example, camera information, facility information, association information, device information, and authentication information.

(Configuration-Control system-Control server device-Recording unit-Camera information)
“Camera information” is information for identifying a camera. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating camera information. As shown in FIG. 5, for example, the camera information is stored with the item “camera ID”, the item “camera location information”, the item “camera name information”, and information corresponding to each item associated with each other. is doing. The information corresponding to the item “camera ID” is camera identification information for uniquely identifying the camera (hereinafter, the identification information is referred to as “ID”) (in FIG. 5, the camera IDs of the cameras 131 to 134 in FIG. 2). Some “IDc1” to “IDc4”). The information corresponding to the item “camera location information” is camera location information for specifying the location where the camera is installed and imaging (in FIG. 5, “1st floor A district” in FIG. 2, etc.). The information corresponding to the item “camera name information” is camera name information that identifies the name of the camera (in FIG. 5, it is a name that the user can recognize and identify the camera. The name includes "1st floor A district camera"). A specific method for storing such camera information is arbitrary, but is stored by the control unit 55 by receiving information via the communication unit 51 or the operation unit 52 (facility information). The same applies to association information and device information).

(Configuration-Control system-Control server device-Recording unit-Equipment information)
“Equipment information” is equipment information for specifying a control target as equipment. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating facility information. As shown in FIG. 6, the equipment information includes, for example, an item “equipment ID”, an item “equipment location information”, an item “equipment type information”, an item “equipment name information”, and an item “equipment control candidate information”. The information corresponding to each item is stored in association with each other. The information corresponding to the item “equipment ID” is a facility ID that uniquely identifies the facility (in FIG. 6, “IDf1” to “IDf4” that are the facility IDs of the electric locks 421 to 424 in FIG. 2). The information corresponding to the item “equipment location information” is equipment location information for specifying the installation location of the equipment or the location managed by the equipment (in FIG. 6, “1st floor A district” in FIG. 2, etc.). Information corresponding to the item “equipment type information” is equipment type information that identifies the type of equipment (“electric lock” or the like in FIG. 6). Information corresponding to the item “equipment name information” is equipment name information that identifies the name of the equipment (in FIG. 6, it is a name that the user can recognize and identify the equipment. The name includes equipment type information, such as “1st floor A district electric lock”). The information corresponding to the item “equipment control candidate information” is equipment control candidate information that identifies the control content that can be performed on the equipment (in FIG. 6, unlocking and locking can be performed. “Unlock, lock” etc. that specify that there is.

(Configuration-Control system-Control server device-Recording unit-Association information)
The “association information” is image control target related information. The “image control target related information” is information for associating a captured image obtained by capturing a captured image with a control target related to the captured image of the captured image, for example, the captured image itself and the control target. And information for associating an imaging unit such as a camera that captures a captured image with a control target. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating association information. As shown in FIG. 7, the association information includes an item “camera ID”, an item “equipment ID”, an item “equipment control information”, an item “equipment control identification information”, and information corresponding to each item. Are stored in association with each other. The information corresponding to the item “camera ID” and the information corresponding to the item “equipment ID” are the same as the information having the same name in FIGS. 5 and 6. Information corresponding to the item “equipment control information” is equipment control information for specifying the content of control performed on the equipment (in FIG. 7, it is one piece of information included in the equipment control candidate information in FIG. 6. "Lock", "Unlock" etc.). Information corresponding to the item “equipment control specifying information” is equipment control specifying information for specifying the equipment to be controlled and the control content (in FIG. 7, the equipment and the control content to be recognized by the user and controlled). And specifically, information of the name including the equipment name information of FIG. 6 and the equipment control information of FIG. 7, such as “1st floor A district electric lock”.

(Configuration-Control system-Control server device-Recording unit-Device information)
“Device information” is information that identifies a device other than the control target among the various devices of the management system 900. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating device information. As shown in FIG. 8, the device information stores an item “device ID”, an item “affiliation information”, an item “device type information”, and information corresponding to each item in association with each other. . Note that the information corresponding to the item “device ID” is a device ID for identifying various devices. Although this device ID is arbitrary, for example, “IDa11” is set as the device ID in the imaging-side server device 11 in FIG. 1, and “IDa2” is set as the device ID in the terminal device 2. , “IDa3” is set as the device ID in the control-side client device 3, and “IDa5” is set as the device ID in the control-side server device 5. As the device ID in FIG. IDa11 "and the like are stored. The device ID being set is a concept including that the device ID is recorded in the recording unit of each device. The information corresponding to the item “affiliation information” is affiliation information for specifying the system to which each device belongs (in FIG. 8, “imaging” for specifying that the belonging system is the imaging system 100, and the affiliation. “Control” to specify that the system to be controlled is the control system 300). Information corresponding to the item “device type information” is device type information for specifying the type of each device (in FIG. 8, “server” for specifying a server, client (for example, wired communication with a server) And a user terminal (for example, a device that wirelessly communicates with a server and performs a remote operation).

(Configuration-Control system-Control server device-Recording unit-Authentication information)
“Authentication information” is information used to authenticate a user. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating authentication information. As shown in FIG. 9, the authentication information stores an item “user ID”, an item “password information”, and information corresponding to each item in association with each other. The information corresponding to the item “user ID” is a user ID that uniquely identifies the user of the management system 900 (“IDu1” in FIG. 9). Information corresponding to the item “password information” is password information for specifying a password used for authentication (in FIG. 9, “passwd1” or the like). The specific method for storing the authentication information is arbitrary. For example, after the administrator determines each information based on the application from the user, the communication information 51 or the operation unit 52 is used. It is assumed that the information is input and stored by the control unit 55 by receiving the input information.

(Configuration-Control system-Control server device-Control unit)
The control unit 55 is a control unit that controls the control-side server device 5, and can be configured in the same manner as the control unit 25 of the terminal device 2, for example. The control unit 55 includes a management unit 551 in terms of functional concept. The management unit 551 is a management unit that performs management processing for managing the management system 900. Specifically, when a control command for controlling a control target is received, whether the control command is received from the imaging system side or not is controlled. It is means for performing processing for specifying whether a control command is received from the system side. The processing performed by each unit of the control unit 55 will be described later.

(processing)
Next, imaging-side management processing and control-side management processing configured as described above and executed by the management system 900 will be described.

(Processing-Imaging side management process)
First, the imaging side management process will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the imaging side management process (steps are abbreviated as “S” in the description of each process below). 11 to 13 are display examples of information displayed on the screen of the imaging server device or the like. The “imaging side management process” is generally a process executed by the control side server apparatus 5 and an arbitrary apparatus of the imaging system 100. For example, the user operates an apparatus belonging to the imaging system 100. Thus, the control target is controlled through the control-side server device 5. Here, for example, the case where the control side server device 5 and the image capturing side server device 11 of the image capturing system 100 execute the image capturing side management processing will be described as an example. The timing at which this imaging-side management process is executed is arbitrary, but for example, it is assumed that after the power of each device of the management system 900 is turned on, the execution is started and the execution is started. The same applies to the second embodiment).

  In SA1 of FIG. 10, the control unit of the imaging server device 11 accepts login. Specifically, for example, when the user performs a predetermined operation via the operation unit of the imaging-side server device 11, login by the user is accepted.

  In SA2 of FIG. 10, the control unit of the imaging server device 11 determines whether or not to perform cooperation with the control system 300 side. Specifically, for example, the determination is made based on whether or not a predetermined operation (for example, an operation of pressing the cooperation button) via the operation unit of the imaging server device 11 is received. If the predetermined operation is not received, it is determined that the cooperation is not performed (NO in SA2), and the process proceeds to SA5. When a predetermined operation is received, it is determined that cooperation is to be performed (YES in SA2), and the process proceeds to SA3. Here, for example, when the user performs an operation of pressing the cooperation button, it is determined whether to perform cooperation.

  In SA3 of FIG. 10, the control unit of the imaging-side server device 11 performs login. Specifically, for example, when the user performs a predetermined operation via the operation unit of the imaging-side server device 11, the user ID and password set for the user are input, and the imaging-side server device 11 The control unit acquires the input user ID and password information, acquires the device ID of its own recording unit, and sends the acquired information to the control-side server via its own communication unit. Transmit to device 5. Here, for example, a user for whom “IDu1” in FIG. 9 is set inputs “user ID” = “IDu1” and “password information” = “passwd1”, but the control unit of the imaging-side server device 11 These information and its own device ID “IDa11” are acquired, and “user ID” = “IDu1”, “password information” = “passwd1”, and “device ID” = “IDa11” are acquired on the control side server device Send to 5. Here, for convenience of explanation, the case where the user ID and password input by the user at SA3 are illustrated, but for example, the user ID and password are input at SA1 and then input at SA1. The information may be transmitted.

  On the other hand, in SB1 of FIG. 10, the management unit 551 of the control-side server device 5 performs authentication. Specifically, for example, a method of authenticating with a registered password or two or more types of passwords (for example, a registered password and a one-time password that is randomly issued as appropriate) are used. A so-called multi-step authentication method can be used, but here, the case of using the former will be described. Specifically, for example, it is determined whether or not the user operating the imaging server device 11 is valid in order to perform login processing in SA3. In detail, each information transmitted by SA3 is received via the communication part 51, user ID and password information are acquired from the received information, and after referring to the authentication information of FIG. The determination is made based on whether there is a combination that matches the acquired combination of the user ID and the password information. If there is no matching combination, the user determines that the combination is not valid (NO in SB1), prohibits execution of the subsequent processing, and ends the processing. In this case, information indicating that the user is not valid is transmitted to the imaging server device 11 side, and the processing may be terminated after the information is displayed on the imaging server device 11. If there is a matching combination, it is determined that the user is valid (YES in SB1), and the process proceeds to SB2. Here, for example, “user ID” = “IDu1”, “password information” = “passwd1”, and “device ID” = “IDa11” are received, and the combination of “IDu1” and “passwd1” is shown in FIG. Since it matches with the combination of information at the top, it is determined that the user is valid.

  In SB2 of FIG. 10, the management unit 551 of the control-side server device 5 permits the process. Specifically, for example, information indicating that the subsequent process is permitted because the user is valid is transmitted to the imaging-side server device 11 via the communication unit 51.

  On the other hand, in SA4 of FIG. 10, the control unit of the imaging server device 11 is set in the login state. More specifically, for example, logged-in information that is information for specifying that the user has logged in to the control-side server device 5 is recorded in its own recording unit.

  After determining that cooperation is not performed in SA2 of FIG. 10 (NO in SA2), or in SA5 after SA4, the control unit of the imaging server device 11 displays information. Specifically, for example, the display screen of FIG. 11 is generated according to the initial setting by the user, and the generated display screen is displayed on its own display unit. The display screen of FIG. 11 is a display screen for selecting a camera, an “all camera” image for selecting all cameras, a “first floor camera” image for selecting only the first floor camera, and the second floor. This is a display screen on which a “second-floor camera” image for selecting only the cameras is displayed so as to be selectable by the user. Here, for example, the control unit of the imaging server device 11 displays the display screen of FIG. 11 on the display unit of the imaging server device 11.

  In SA6 of FIG. 10, the control unit of the imaging server device 11 accepts a request to display a captured image. Specifically, for example, a request to display a captured image is received by receiving a predetermined operation from the user via the operation unit of the imaging server device 11 on the display screen displayed in SA5. Specifically, for example, when the user clicks the determination button G11 in a state where one of the images is selected by a predetermined operation via the operation unit of the imaging-side server device 11, one selected image is selected. A request to display a captured image captured by a camera corresponding to is accepted. Here, for example, when the determination button G11 is clicked in a state where the “first floor camera” image of FIG. 11 is selected, a request to display captured images of the cameras 131 and 132 that are the first floor cameras is accepted.

  In SA7 of FIG. 10, the control unit of the imaging-side server device 11 displays information. Specifically, for example, the camera 13 corresponding to the request received in SA6 is identified, the moving image captured by the identified camera 13 is repeatedly acquired as a captured image, and the captured image acquired repeatedly is acquired. , Start display on your own display. Here, the camera ID for identifying the camera 13 that captured the moving image is acquired together with the captured image so that the camera 13 that captured the moving image can be specified in the subsequent processing. Here, for example, the control unit of the imaging-side server device 11 identifies the cameras 131 and 132 that are cameras on the first floor, and images are captured by the camera 131 that is identified in the first image display region R1 as illustrated in FIG. A moving image (that is, a moving image of the first floor area A) is displayed, and a moving image captured by the specified camera 132 (that is, a moving image of the first floor area B) is displayed in the second image display area R2. Here, for example, the camera information of FIG. 5 is recorded in the recording unit of the imaging server device 11, and in order to specify which camera 13 the moving image to be displayed is captured by, With reference to the camera information, the camera name information of FIG. 5 corresponding to the camera ID acquired together with the above-described moving image is specified, and the specified camera name information is set to “1st floor A district camera” or “1” in FIG. It is assumed that it is displayed in the vicinity of each display column, such as “floor B district camera”.

  In SA8 of FIG. 10, the control unit of the imaging-side server device 11 receives a request to display the facility control specific information. Specifically, for example, in the same manner as in the case of SA6, the facility control specification is performed by receiving a predetermined operation from the user via the operation unit of the imaging server device 11 on the display screen displayed in SA7. Accept a request to display information. Specifically, for example, when the user selects a moving image that is a captured image that has been displayed in SA7 by a predetermined operation via the operation unit of the imaging-side server device 11, and clicks the decision button G21. Then, a request for displaying the equipment control specific information corresponding to the selected captured image is received. Here, for example, in a state where the user performs a predetermined operation via the operation unit of the imaging-side server device 11 and clicks the first image display region R1 in FIG. When the determination button G21 is clicked, a request to display the equipment control specific information corresponding to the first floor A district is accepted.

  In SA <b> 9 of FIG. 10, the control unit of the imaging server device 11 determines whether or not the user is logged in to the control server device 5. Specifically, for example, the determination is made based on whether or not the logged-in information is recorded in its own recording unit. When the logged-in information is not recorded, it is determined that the logged-in state is not in the control-side server device 5 (NO in SA9), and the process proceeds to SA2. In this case, in order to prompt the user to log in, guidance information such as “You are not logged in to the control system. Good. If the logged-in information is recorded, it is determined that the logged-in state is in the control-side server device 5 (YES in SA9), and the process proceeds to SA10. Here, for example, when the user has already logged in and the logged-in information is recorded, it is determined that the user is logged in.

  In SA10 of FIG. 10, the control unit of the imaging-side server device 11 transmits the image specifying information. The “image specifying information” is information for specifying an image selected when receiving a request to display the facility control specifying information, for example, information for specifying the image selected in SA8. Here, for example, focusing on acquiring the camera ID together with the captured image at SA7, the camera ID corresponding to the image selected at SA8 is specified, and image specifying information including the specified camera ID is generated. The generated image specifying information is transmitted to the control server device 5. Here, for example, the first image display area R1 in FIG. 12 is clicked in SA8 to select the first floor A district moving image, and therefore the first floor A district moving image displayed in the first image display area R1 is selected. That is, the image specifying information including “IDc1” as the camera ID transmitted together with the moving image captured by the camera 131 is generated and transmitted.

  On the other hand, in SB3 of FIG. 10, the management unit 551 of the control-side server device 5 receives the image specifying information. Specifically, for example, the image specifying information transmitted in SA10 is received and accepted via the communication unit 51. Here, for example, image specifying information including “IDc1” is received.

  In SB4 of FIG. 10, the management unit 551 of the control-side server device 5 acquires the equipment control identification information. More specifically, for example, the image specifying information received in SB3 is acquired, the camera ID included in the acquired image specifying information is specified, and the specified camera ID in the association information in FIG. The equipment control specifying information associated with is specified as control information, and the specified equipment control specifying information is acquired. Here, for example, since the image specifying information including “IDc1” is received in SB3, in the association information in FIG. 7, “1st floor A district electric lock” as the equipment control specifying information corresponding to the specified “IDc1”. And "1st floor A district electric lock unlocking" is acquired.

  In SB <b> 5 of FIG. 8, the management unit 551 of the control-side server device 5 transmits facility control specifying information. Specifically, for example, the equipment control specifying information acquired in SB4 is acquired, and the acquired equipment control specifying information is transmitted to the imaging server device 11 via the communication unit 51 and output. Here, for example, “first floor A district electric lock locking” and “first floor A district electric lock unlocking” are transmitted to the terminal device 2.

  On the other hand, in SA11 of FIG. 10, the control unit of the imaging server device 11 displays information. Specifically, for example, the facility control specifying information transmitted in SB5 is received via its own communication unit, and the received facility control specifying information is displayed on its own display unit. Here, for example, “first floor A district electric lock unlocking” and “first floor A district electric lock unlocking” are received, and as shown in FIG. Display a list of images of “1st floor A district electric lock unlocked”. The display screen in FIG. 13 is a display image for displaying and selecting the equipment control specific information, and is a display screen on which each information and the determination button G31 are displayed.

  In SA12 of FIG. 10, the control unit of the imaging-side server device 11 transmits the equipment control specifying information. Specifically, for example, when a predetermined operation via the own operation unit for the display screen displayed in SA11 is received, the facility control specifying information is transmitted to the control-side server device 5 via the own communication unit. Send to. Here, for example, when the user performs a predetermined operation via the operation unit of the imaging side server device 11 and selects the equipment control specific information displayed on the display unit of the imaging side server device 11 in SA11, the imaging side The control unit of the server device 11 transmits the selected equipment control specific information to the control-side server device 5 via the communication unit 21. Specifically, the user performs a predetermined operation via the operation unit of the imaging server device 11 and clicks the selection button G31 in a state where the user clicks and selects the “first floor A district electric lock” image in FIG. When clicked, the control unit of the imaging server device 11 transmits “first floor A district electric lock” corresponding to the image of “first floor A district electric lock”.

  On the other hand, in SB6 of FIG. 10, the management unit 551 of the control-side server device 5 accepts the equipment control specific information. Specifically, for example, the facility control identification information transmitted in SA12 is received and accepted via the communication unit 51. Here, for example, “1st floor A district electric lock locking” is accepted. Here, the equipment control specifying information received by the management unit 551 corresponds to a “control command”.

  In SB7 of FIG. 10, the management unit 551 of the control-side server device 5 performs control. Specifically, for example, the equipment control specifying information received at SB6 is acquired, and the equipment ID and equipment control information corresponding to the acquired equipment control specifying information are obtained by referring to the association information in FIG. The equipment identified by the identified equipment ID is identified as a control target, and the control content specified by the specified equipment control information is specified, and then the control target is specified via the control panel 4. Control the specified control contents. Here, for example, since the equipment control specifying information received at SB6 is “1st floor A district electric lock locking”, referring to the association information in FIG. 2 is identified as “equipment ID” = “IDf1” and “equipment control information” = “locking” corresponding to “district electric lock locking”, and “equipment ID” = “IDf1” identifies In addition, after specifying “locking” that is the control content specified by the specified “facility control information” = “locking”, the electric lock 421 is locked via the control panel 4.

  In SB8 of FIG. 10, the management unit 551 of the control-side server device 5 stores information. Specifically, for example, at least the above-described stored information is recorded in the recording unit 54, for example. Specifically, first, the device ID included in the information received at SB1 (that is, the information transmitted at SA3) is acquired, and after referring to the device information in FIG. 8, the device ID is associated with the acquired device ID. Get belonging information. Next, when the acquired affiliation information is “imaging”, it is specified that the control command from the imaging system 100 side has been received, and information indicating that the control command from the imaging system 100 side has been received is stored information. Store in the recording unit 54. Note that the imaging-side management process in FIG. 10 is a process performed between the control-side server device 5 and the imaging system 100, so that a control command from the imaging system 100 side is accepted. Information specifying that the control command from the imaging system 100 side has been received may be stored as storage information immediately at the time of executing. Next, the equipment control specific information received in SB6 is acquired, and the acquired equipment control specific information is stored as a control history.

  Here, for example, “device ID” = “IDa11” included in the information received at SB1 is acquired, and after referring to the device information of FIG. 8, it is associated with the acquired “device ID” = “IDa11”. “Affiliation information” = “imaging” is acquired. Next, since the acquired affiliation information is “imaging”, information specifying that a control command from the imaging system 100 side has been received is stored as storage information, and “facility control specifying information received in SB6” "=" 1st floor A district electric lock locking "is acquired, and the acquired" equipment control specific information "=" 1st floor A area electric lock locking "is stored as a control history.

  Here, all the above-mentioned information may be stored, or may be changed so as to store only a part of the information, or additionally information indicating the current date or time, or SB1. You may change so that the received user ID or password may be stored additionally. In this way, by storing each information, it is possible to confirm a history regarding control by referring to the information later, and it can be used for future system operation and the like. This completes the imaging side management process.

(Processing-Control side management processing)
Next, the control side management process will be described. The “imaging side management process” is generally a process executed by the control side server apparatus 5, and specifically, the control side server apparatus is operated by a user operating an apparatus belonging to the control system 300. 5 is a process for controlling the control object via the control unit 5. Note that this imaging-side management process can be executed in the same manner as a conventional process performed on the control system 300 side, and therefore only an outline will be described by exemplifying a case where the user operates the control-side server device 5. . The timing for executing this control-side management process is arbitrary, but for example, it is assumed that after the power of each device of the management system 900 is turned on, the execution is started and the execution is started. The same applies to the second embodiment).

  First, the management unit 551 of the control-side server device 5 accepts a control execution command including a control target and control content. Specifically, for example, the control execution command is input by the user performing a predetermined operation via the operation unit 52 as in the conventional case, and the input control execution command is accepted. Specifically, when the map for specifying the position of the control target is displayed on the display unit 53, and the user selects the control target on the map and the control content for the control target, the selected control mode and control content are selected. Is received, and a control execution command including these pieces of information is received. Here, for example, a control execution command for locking the electric lock 421 is received. The control execution command received here corresponds to a “control command”.

  Next, the management unit 551 of the control-side server device 5 performs control. Specifically, for example, the control execution instruction received as described above is acquired, the control target and the control content included in the acquired control execution instruction are specified, and the control target specified is specified. Control contents are controlled through the control panel 4. Here, for example, the electric lock 421 is locked.

  Next, the management unit 551 of the control-side server device 5 stores information. Specifically, for example, in the same manner as SB8 in FIG. 10, for example, at least the above-mentioned stored information is recorded in the recording unit 54, but it is specified that a control command from the control system 300 side has been received. Then, information indicating that a control command from the control system 300 side has been received is stored as storage information. Here, for example, information indicating the current date and time may be stored in the same manner as SB8 in FIG. This completes the control-side management process.

(About misoperation prevention)
As described above, in the imaging-side management process in FIG. 10, the user selects the captured image after confirming the image related to the control target in the captured image in FIG. 12, and corresponds to the selected captured image. Since the control target can be controlled by selecting the facility control specific information in FIG. 13, it is possible to prevent an erroneous operation of erroneously controlling the control target that is not intended.

(About control instructions)
As described above, when the imaging side management process is executed, information specifying that a control command from the imaging system 100 side has been received is stored, and when the control side management process is executed, the control system 300 is executed. Since the information specifying that the control command from the side has been received is stored, it is possible to specify from which system side the control command has been received.

(Effect of embodiment)
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the control system 300 and the imaging system 100 are operated in cooperation with each other, for example, the control system 300 and the imaging system 100 that are two types of systems are linked. Therefore, the systems can be integrated and managed, and the management efficiency of the system can be improved. In addition, by performing a process of specifying whether a control command is received from the imaging system 100 side or a control command is received from the control system 300 side, for example, the subject that controlled the control target can be grasped. Based on the result of the above, it is useful for reviewing or reviewing the system operation policy (for example, studying or reviewing the necessity of increasing the number of devices on the imaging system 100 side because there are many controls from the imaging system 100 side). It becomes possible.

  In addition, by storing storage information including information identifying from which control command is received, for example, the subject that controlled the control target can be grasped as a history. It is possible to use it for reviewing or reviewing the operation policy (for example, reviewing or reviewing the necessity of increasing the number of devices on the imaging system 100 side because there are many controls from the imaging system 100 side).

  Further, by authenticating a user who accesses (that is, logs in), for example, unauthorized access to the management system 900 can be prevented.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, when a user terminal belongs to the imaging system side, a case where a control command from the user terminal side is received and a case where a control command from the control system side is received will be described as an example. . The configuration of the second embodiment is substantially the same as the configuration of the first embodiment unless otherwise specified, and the configuration substantially the same as the configuration of the first embodiment is the same as that used in the first embodiment. These symbols are attached as necessary, and the description thereof is omitted.

(Constitution)
First, the configuration of the management system according to the present embodiment will be described. The management system 901 of the present embodiment in FIG. 1 is a cooperative system, and includes an imaging system 101 and a control system 300 that are electrically connected so as to cooperate with each other.

(Configuration-Imaging system)
The imaging system 101 includes, for example, an imaging side server device 111, a communication device 12, a camera 13, and a terminal device 2.

(Configuration-Imaging system-Imaging server)
The imaging-side server device 111 is a device that functions as a server on the imaging system 100 side. The specific type and configuration of the imaging-side server device 111 are arbitrary. For example, the imaging-side server device 111 is configured in the same manner as the imaging-side server device 11 of the first embodiment except where otherwise specified. It is configured to mediate (relay) communication between the device 2 and the control-side server device 5 of the control system 300 and to authenticate the user of the terminal device 2. In the following description, it is assumed that the authentication information in FIG. 9 is stored in the recording unit of the imaging server device 111 in order to perform authentication.

(processing)
Next, imaging-side management processing and control-side management processing configured as described above and executed by the management system 901 will be described. The control-side management process executed by the management system 901 is the same as that executed by the management system 900 according to the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

(Processing-Imaging side management process)
The imaging side management process will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the imaging side management process. The “imaging side management process” is generally a process executed by the control side server device 5 and any device of the imaging system 100. For example, the user operates the terminal device 2 belonging to the imaging system 100. By doing so, it is the process which controls a control object via the control side server apparatus 5. FIG. In addition, here, for example, the case where the control-side server device 5 and the terminal device 2 of the imaging system 100 execute the imaging-side management processing will be described as an example.

  In SC1 of FIG. 14, the control unit 25 of the terminal device 2 performs login. Specifically, for example, it is the same as SA3 in FIG. 10, and the user inputs a user ID and password set for himself by performing a predetermined operation via the touch pad 22 of the terminal device 2. Then, the control unit 25 of the terminal device 2 acquires the input user ID and password information, acquires the device ID of the recording unit 24, and then acquires the acquired information via the communication unit 21. To the imaging server device 111. Actually, the communication between the terminal device 2 and another device is performed via the communication device 12, but the specific communication via the communication device 12 is the same as the conventional one. The description is omitted. Here, for example, a user who is set with “IDu2” in FIG. 9 inputs “user ID” = “IDu2” and “password information” = “passwd2”, but the control unit 25 of the terminal device 2 These information and its own device ID “IDa2” are acquired, and “user ID” = “IDu2”, “password information” = “passwd2”, and “device ID” = “IDa2” are acquired on the imaging side server device 111. Send to.

  On the other hand, in SD1 of FIG. 14, the control unit of the imaging server device 111 performs authentication. Specifically, for example, it is the same as SB1 in FIG. 10, and each information transmitted by SC1 is received via its own communication unit, and the user ID and password information are obtained from the received information. Then, after referring to the authentication information of FIG. 9 of its own recording unit, determination is made based on whether or not there is a combination that matches the combination of the acquired user ID and password information in the authentication information. If there is no matching combination, the user determines that the combination is invalid (NO in SD1), prohibits execution of the subsequent processing, and ends the processing. In this case, information indicating that the user is not valid is transmitted to the terminal device 2 side, and the processing may be terminated after the information is displayed on the terminal device 2. If there is a matching combination, it is determined that the user is valid (YES in SD1), and the process proceeds to SD2. Here, for example, “user ID” = “IDu2”, “password information” = “passwd2”, and “device ID” = “IDa2” are received, and the combination of “IDu2” and “passwd2” is shown in FIG. Since it matches the combination of information in the second row, it is determined that the user is valid.

  In SD2 of FIG. 14, the control unit of the imaging side server device 111 permits the process. Specifically, for example, it is the same as SB2 in FIG. 10, and information indicating that the subsequent process is permitted because the user is valid is transmitted to the terminal device 2 via its own communication unit. To do.

  On the other hand, in SC2 of FIG. 14, the control unit 25 of the terminal device 2 determines whether or not to perform cooperation with the control system 300 side. Specifically, for example, it is the same as SA2 in FIG. 10 and is determined based on whether or not a predetermined operation (for example, an operation of pressing the cooperation button) via the touch pad 22 is accepted. If the predetermined operation is not accepted, it is determined that the cooperation is not performed (NO in SC2), and the process proceeds to SC5. When a predetermined operation is received, it is determined that cooperation is to be performed (YES in SC2), and the process proceeds to SC3. Here, for example, when the user performs an operation of pressing the cooperation button, it is determined whether to perform cooperation.

  In SC3 of FIG. 14, the control unit 25 of the terminal device 2 performs login. Specifically, for example, it is the same as SC1 in FIG. 14, and after acquiring the user ID and password information input by the user at SC1, and after acquiring the device ID of the recording unit 24, The acquired information is transmitted to the imaging-side server device 111 via the communication unit 21. Here, for example, “user ID” = “IDu2”, “password information” = “passwd2”, and “apparatus ID” = “IDa2” are transmitted to the imaging-side server apparatus 111.

  On the other hand, in SD3 of FIG. 14, the control unit of the imaging server device 111 relays communication. Specifically, for example, the information transmitted by SC3 is received and relayed by transmitting the received information to the control-side server device 5. Here, for example, “user ID” = “IDu2”, “password information” = “passwd2”, and “device ID” = “IDa2” are received from the terminal device 2, and the received information is received from the control-side server device 5 Relay by sending to

  On the other hand, in SE1 of FIG. 14, the management unit 551 of the control-side server device 5 performs authentication. Specifically, for example, it is the same as SB1 of FIG. 10 and receives and authenticates information relayed by SD3 (user ID, password information, device ID), but the user is not valid. If it is determined (NO in SE1), the subsequent processing is prohibited and the processing is terminated. In this case, information indicating that the user is not valid is transmitted to the terminal device 2 side, and the processing may be terminated after the information is displayed on the terminal device 2. If it is determined that the user is valid (YES in SE1), the process proceeds to SE2. Here, for example, “user ID” = “IDu2”, “password information” = “passwd2”, and “device ID” = “IDa2” are received, and the combination of “IDu2” and “passwd2” is shown in FIG. Since it matches the combination of information in the second row, it is determined that the user is valid.

  In SE2 of FIG. 14, the management unit 551 of the control-side server device 5 permits the process. Specifically, for example, it is the same as SB2 of FIG. 10, and information indicating that the user is valid and permits the subsequent processing is sent to the imaging-side server device 11 via the communication unit 51. Send.

  On the other hand, in SD4 of FIG. 14, the control unit of the imaging server device 111 relays communication. Specifically, for example, the information transmitted in SE2 is received and relayed by transmitting the received information to the terminal device 2. Here, for example, information indicating that subsequent processing is permitted because the user is valid is received from the control-side server device 5, and relayed by transmitting the received information to the terminal device 2.

  In SC4 of FIG. 14, the control unit 25 of the terminal device 2 enters the login state. More specifically, for example, logged-in information that is information for specifying a location where the user has logged into the control-side server device 5 is recorded in the recording unit 24.

  After determining that cooperation is not performed in SC2 in FIG. 14 (NO in SC2), or in SC5 after SC4, the control unit 25 of the terminal device 2 displays information. Specifically, for example, it is the same as SA5 in FIG. 10, and the display screen in FIG.

  In SC6 of FIG. 14, the control unit 25 of the terminal device 2 requests transmission of a captured image. Specifically, for example, the communication unit 21 receives a request for receiving a predetermined operation from the user via the touch pad 22 on the display screen displayed in SC5 and transmitting a captured image corresponding to the received predetermined operation. To the imaging server device 111. Specifically, for example, when the user clicks the decision button G11 in a state where one of the images is selected by a predetermined operation via the touch pad 22, the camera corresponding to the selected one image is used. A request to transmit the captured image is transmitted to the imaging server device 111. Here, for example, when the determination button G11 is clicked in a state where the “first floor camera” image of FIG. 11 is selected, a request for transmitting captured images of the cameras 131 and 132 that are the first floor cameras is transmitted.

  On the other hand, in SD5 of FIG. 14, the control unit of the imaging-side server device 111 accepts a request for transmitting a captured image. Specifically, for example, the request transmitted in SC6 is received and accepted via its own communication unit. Here, for example, a request for transmitting captured images of cameras 131 and 132 which are cameras on the first floor is accepted.

  In SD6 of FIG. 14, the control unit of the imaging server device 111 starts transmission of the captured image. Specifically, for example, the camera 13 corresponding to the request received in SD5 is specified, the moving image captured by the specified camera 13 is repeatedly acquired as a captured image, and the captured image acquired repeatedly is acquired. The transmission to the terminal device 2 is started repeatedly. Here, the camera ID for identifying the camera 13 that captured the moving image is acquired together with the captured image and transmitted to the terminal device 2 so that the camera 13 that captured the moving image can be identified in the subsequent processing. To do.

  On the other hand, in SC7, the control unit 25 of the terminal device 2 displays information. Although it is arbitrary, for example, it is the same as SA7 in FIG. 10, and the moving image whose transmission is started in SD6 is received via the communication unit 21, and the received moving image is displayed on the display 23. . Here, for example, the information shown in FIG. 12 is displayed.

  Thereafter, the control unit 25 of the terminal device 2 performs the same processing as that of SA8 to SA12 of FIG. 10 in SC8 to SC12 of FIG. 14, and the management unit 551 of the control side server device 5 performs the processing in SE3 to SE8. The same processing as SB3 to SB8 in FIG. 10 is performed. In each process, for the communication between the terminal device 2 and the control-side server device 5, the imaging-side server device 111 relays the communication.

  In particular, in SE8 of FIG. 14, the management unit 551 of the control server device 5 stores information. Specifically, for example, at least the above-described stored information is recorded in the recording unit 54, for example. Specifically, first, the device ID included in the information received in SE1 is acquired, and after referring to the device information in FIG. 8, the affiliation information and device type information associated with the acquired device ID are acquired. . Next, when the acquired affiliation information is “imaging”, information specifying that a control command from the imaging system 100 side has been received is stored in the recording unit 54 as storage information. When the acquired device type information is “terminal device”, the device ID (here, “IDa2”, for example, included in the information received at SE1 as information for specifying the terminal device 2 that has transmitted the control command). ) As storage information in the recording unit 54. Next, the equipment control specific information received in SE6 is acquired, and the acquired equipment control specific information is stored as a control history.

  Here, for example, “apparatus ID” = “IDa2” included in the information received at SE1 is acquired, and after referring to the apparatus information of FIG. 8, it is associated with the acquired “apparatus ID” = “IDa2”. “Affiliation information” = “imaging” and “device type information” = “terminal device” are acquired. Next, since the acquired affiliation information is “imaging”, it is specified that the control command from the imaging system 101 side has been received, and information indicating that the control command from the imaging system 101 side has been received is stored information Since the acquired device type information is “terminal device”, the terminal device 2 that transmitted the control command is specified, and “IDa2” that specifies the terminal device 2 is stored as the storage information. Next, as in the case of the first embodiment, the facility control specifying information received in SE6 is stored. This completes the imaging side management process.

(About control instructions)
As described above, when the imaging-side management process is executed, information specifying that a control command from the imaging system 101 has been received is stored, and further information specifying the terminal device 2 that has transmitted the control command is stored. When the control side management process is executed and stored, information specifying that the control command from the control system 300 side is received is stored, so it is specified from which system side the control command is received. It is also possible to identify which terminal device 2 has received the control command.

(Effect of embodiment)
As described above, according to the present embodiment, by performing the process of specifying the terminal device 2, for example, it is possible to grasp that the control of the control target is performed by the remote operation by the terminal device 2.

[Modifications to Embodiment]
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the specific configuration and means of the present invention are arbitrarily modified and improved within the scope of the technical idea of each invention described in the claims. be able to. Hereinafter, such a modification will be described.

(About problems to be solved and effects of the invention)
First, the problems to be solved by the invention and the effects of the invention are not limited to the above contents, and may vary depending on the implementation environment and the details of the configuration of the invention. May be solved, or only some of the effects described above may be achieved.

(About distribution and integration)
The above-described configuration is functionally conceptual and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as illustrated. In other words, the specific forms of distribution and integration of the respective units are not limited to those shown in the drawings, and all or a part thereof can be configured to be functionally or physically distributed or integrated in arbitrary units. In addition, the “apparatus” in the present application is not limited to one configured by a single apparatus, but includes one configured by a plurality of apparatuses.

(About management process (1))
In each embodiment, the case where the management unit 551 of the control-side server device 5 operates as management means to execute each management process has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the control unit of the imaging-side server device manages Each management process may be executed as a means. Specifically, at least a part of the functions of each part of the control-side server device 5 is provided in the imaging-side server device, and conversely, at least a part of the functions of each part of the imaging-side server device is provided in the control-side server device 5. Or you may. Moreover, in each embodiment, although the case where the apparatus which transmitted the control command using apparatus ID was specified was illustrated, system ID (for example, imaging system 100 is specified) instead of apparatus ID or with the said apparatus ID. The system that has transmitted the control command may be specified using the system ID and the system ID that specifies the control system 300).

(About management processing (2))
Moreover, although each embodiment demonstrated the case where a user terminal was the terminal device 2, not only this but apparatuses (for example, control side client apparatus 3 etc.) other than the terminal device 2 in a management system are made into a user terminal. It may be used. The user terminal may be a device belonging to the imaging system, or may be a system belonging to the control system.

(About management process (3))
In addition, the process executed in each management process of each embodiment may be arbitrarily changed. For example, in the first embodiment, the timing between the SB6 and SB7 of the imaging side management process in FIG. At the timing before executing the control command), it may be specified that the control command from the imaging system 100 side has been received, or the control command from the control system 300 side may be issued at the same timing for the control-side management processing. You may specify that it was accepted. The timing for accepting the control command is also arbitrary. Further, the second embodiment may be similarly changed.

(About management process (4))
Moreover, you may perform a 4th management process as a management process. Specifically, for example, the security level of the control system 300 is provided in multiple levels (for example, three levels that increase in the order of “low”, “medium”, and “high”) and the security level is controlled. The management unit 551 may permit or prohibit the control of the control target in accordance with the set security level after being configured to be set in the side server device 5. Note that “permit control” is a concept corresponding to performing control, and “inhibit control” is a concept corresponding to not performing control. Specifically, for example, when “low” is set, control of the control target (such as the electric lock 42) by each device of the management system 900 is permitted, and “medium” is set. The control object is permitted to be controlled by a device other than the terminal device 2 among the devices belonging to the control system 300 and the devices belonging to the imaging system 100, and the control target by the terminal device 2 Control is prohibited, and when “high” is set, control of the control target by each device belonging to the control system 300 is permitted, and by each device belonging to the imaging system 100 Control of the control target may be prohibited. More specifically, for example, after storing the security level currently set in the recording unit 54, the management unit 551 of the control-side server device 5 receives and receives the device ID as shown in SB1 of FIG. The above permission or prohibition may be performed based on the device ID and the device information of FIG.

  Further, for example, regardless of the security level, the device ID of the device that permits control and the device ID of the device that permits control are recorded in advance in the recording unit 54, and this recorded information and the device ID of FIG. Control may be prohibited or permitted based on the device ID received by the management unit 551 of the control-side server device 5 as in SB1. In this case, each device of the control system 300 may be a device that permits control, while each device of the imaging system 100 may be a device that prohibits control. In such a configuration, by prohibiting control of the control target from other than the control system 300 side, for example, it is possible to restrict the device that controls the control target, so that security can be improved. It becomes.

(About management processing (part 5))
Further, a fifth management process may be performed as the management process. Specifically, for example, in each process of “SB” in FIG. 10, the management unit 551 may display information related to control of the control target on the display unit 53 of the control-side server device 5. . Although the display position of the information is arbitrary, for example, in the vicinity of the center of the display screen of the display unit 53, an image for specifying a control target map or a control target state is displayed in the same manner as in the past. It may be displayed at the end of the display screen (for example, lower right). FIG. 15 is a display example of information related to control of a control target.

  Specifically, for example, information related to control of the control target may be displayed only when a control command is received from outside the control system 300 (that is, from the imaging system 100), or The information may be displayed in any case, not limited to this case, but here, for example, the control is performed only when a control command is received from outside the control system 300 side (that is, from the imaging system 100). A case where information related to target control is displayed will be described. Specifically, when the imaging side management process is executed, a control command is received from other than the control system 300 side. In this case, for example, based on the equipment control specifying information received in SB6 of FIG. The text information “Accept unlock command of electric lock 1 from the camera system” is displayed at the lower right of the screen of 15 or the date and time when the control is performed is specified at the lower left of the screen of FIG. Information in the “occurrence date / time” column, information for specifying a location to be controlled, information in a “location” column, and information in a “control content” column for specifying control content may be generated and displayed.

  In addition to this display example, for example, when the user operates the terminal device 2 to access the control-side server device 5, or operates another device of the imaging system 100 to access the control-side server device 5. If it is, the text information “Remote operation” may be displayed because it is remotely operated, and the “Command execution” text information is displayed during the control. When the completion of the control is confirmed by an arbitrary method (for example, a method of confirming with a response from the control target), character information of “command execution confirmation” may be displayed. For “command executing” and “command execution confirmation”, by referring to the received equipment control specific information, more detailed information “1st floor A district electric lock command executing” and “1st floor Character information such as “A district electric lock command execution confirmation” may be displayed. Note that the image information may be displayed instead of the character information or together with the character information. In such a configuration, by outputting information related to control of the control target, for example, it is possible to notify the user of the status related to control of the control target, so that the convenience of the system can be improved.

(About controlled objects)
Moreover, although each embodiment demonstrated the case where the card reader 41 of FIG. 1, the electric lock 42, and the sensor 43 were control objects, various control, such as pan, tilt, zoom, etc., can be performed about the camera 13, for example. In this way, various controls may be performed using the camera 13 as a control target. Specifically, when the electric lock 42 is unlocked, the camera 13 is controlled so that the image is focused on the door where the unlocked electric lock 42 is installed. Good. In this case, the control subject is arbitrary. For example, after the management unit is provided in the imaging-side server device 11, the management unit performs the above-described control, and the management unit performs the management process. Good.

(About terminal devices)
Moreover, you may provide the terminal device similar to the terminal device 2 of FIG. 1 of each embodiment in the control system 300 side.

(About application)
Moreover, you may apply the technique demonstrated by this application to various scenes. Specifically, it may be applied to a scene where the interior of the wedding venue is displayed as a captured image and the electric lock of the door of the venue is remotely controlled, or the automatic door of any room is opened and closed You may apply to a scene, or you may apply to the scene which performs security of a building. When applied to a scene where building security is performed, it is possible to control a control target while confirming a room (for example, a laboratory or the like) in which a guard is difficult to enter from the outside. In addition, when applied to security scenes of buildings, the security system may be turned on automatically when all electric locks are locked, or when at least one electric lock is unlocked. The system may be turned off automatically. Further, the control-side management process may be configured to display and control the information in FIGS.

(About user terminals)
Although the user terminal is a portable terminal that can be carried, it may be a device connected to a system such as a desktop personal computer by wire.

(About features)
Moreover, you may combine arbitrarily the characteristic of each embodiment, and the characteristic of a modification. For example, the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 and 14 may be combined.

(Appendix)
The cooperation system of Supplementary Note 1 is a control system that controls a control target, an imaging system that captures an imaging target related to the control target, the imaging system that controls the control target via the control system, The control system and the imaging system operate in cooperation with each other, and when the control command for controlling the control target is received, the control command is received from the imaging system side. And management means for performing processing for specifying whether the control command is received from the control system side.

  The cooperative system according to supplementary note 2 is the cooperative system according to supplementary note 1, wherein when the control unit receives the control command from the user terminal, the management unit performs processing for specifying the user terminal.

  The cooperative system according to supplementary note 3 is the cooperative system according to supplementary note 1 or 2, wherein the management unit performs processing for storing, in the cooperative system, storage information including information specifying from which the control command is received.

  The cooperative system according to supplementary note 4 is the cooperative system according to any one of supplementary notes 1 to 3, wherein the management unit performs a process of prohibiting control of the control target from other than the control system side.

  The cooperative system according to supplementary note 5 is the cooperative system according to any one of supplementary notes 1 to 4, wherein when the management unit accepts the control command from a side other than the control system side, the display unit of the control system A process of outputting information related to control of the control target is performed.

  The cooperative system according to supplementary note 6 is the cooperative system according to any one of supplementary notes 1 to 5, wherein the management unit performs processing for authenticating a user who accesses the cooperative system.

(Additional effects)
According to the linkage system described in Supplementary Note 1, by operating the control system and the imaging system in cooperation with each other, for example, the control system and the imaging system, which are two types of systems, can be linked. Each system can be integrated and managed, and the management efficiency of the system can be improved. In addition, by performing the process of specifying whether a control command is received from the imaging system side or whether a control command is received from the control system side, for example, the subject that controlled the control target can be grasped. The system operation policy can be examined or reviewed based on the above (for example, since there are many controls from the imaging system side, it is necessary to increase or reduce the number of devices on the imaging system side).

  According to the cooperation system described in Supplementary Note 2, by performing the process of specifying the user terminal, for example, it is possible to grasp that the control of the control target is performed by remote operation by the user terminal.

  According to the cooperation system described in Supplementary Note 3, by storing storage information including information specifying from which the control command is received, for example, the subject that controlled the control target can be grasped as a history. Considering or reviewing the system operation policy based on the results of the grasp (for example, since there are many controls from the imaging system side, it is necessary to increase or reduce the number of devices on the imaging system side, etc. Since there are many controls, it is possible to make use for examination, review, etc. that it is necessary to increase the number of user terminals or increase the communication speed with the user terminals. In addition, since the cause of the operation from which it was controlled can be clarified, the location of responsibility can be clarified. For example, if the control system and the imaging system manager are different, and the door of an important room opens unintentionally and damage occurs, it is possible to identify which system has a problem in operation / operation. . It is also possible to investigate where the cause is when the control is not performed normally. For example, consider a case where the button for unlocking the electric lock has been pressed from the imaging system but the actual unlocking has failed. If the history operated from the imaging system remains in the control system, it can be determined that there is a problem with the communication path or camera system. If the history operated from the camera system is displayed on the entry / exit system, It can be determined that there is a problem with the exit system.

  According to the linkage system described in appendix 4, by prohibiting control of the control target from other than the control system side, for example, it is possible to limit the device that controls the control target, thereby improving security. It becomes possible. In addition, for example, remote control can be prohibited, so that control commands can be ignored when there is a risk of receiving an abnormal control signal associated with, for example, maintenance of an imaging system. The system can be operated normally.

  According to the cooperation system described in appendix 5, by outputting the information related to the control of the control target to the display unit of the control system that has received the control command from other than the control system side, for example, the state related to the control of the control target Since the user can be notified, the convenience of the system can be improved. In addition, for example, it is possible to make the supervisor who is monitoring the control system perceive that the control command from the external system has been received, and to determine whether the control command is appropriate. If it is determined that the control command is inappropriate, it is possible to return the control to the original state or temporarily change the setting of the control system so as not to accept the remote control command.

  According to the cooperation system described in appendix 6, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to the cooperation system, for example, by authenticating the accessing user.

2 Terminal device 3 Control side client device 4 Control panel 5 Control side server device 11 Imaging side server device 12 Communication device 13 Camera 21 Communication unit 22 Touch pad 23 Display 24 Recording unit 25 Control unit 41 Card reader 42 Electric lock 43 Sensor 51 Communication Unit 52 operation unit 53 display unit 54 recording unit 55 control unit 100 imaging system 101 imaging system 111 imaging side server device 131 camera 132 camera 133 camera 134 camera 300 control system 421 electric lock 422 electric lock 423 electric lock 424 electric lock 551 management unit 900 management system 901 management system G11 decision button G21 decision button G31 decision button R1 first image display area R2 second image display area

Claims (6)

A control system for controlling the controlled object;
An imaging system for imaging an imaging target related to the control target, the imaging system controlling the control target via the control system,
A cooperative system for operating the control system and the imaging system in cooperation with each other,
A management unit that performs processing for specifying whether the control command is received from the imaging system side or the control command is received from the control system side when the control command for controlling the control target is received;
Cooperation system with The management means, when receiving the control command from a user terminal, performs a process of specifying the user terminal,
The cooperation system according to claim 1. The management means performs a process of storing storage information including information for specifying from which the control command is received in the cooperation system.
The cooperation system according to claim 1 or 2. The management means performs a process of prohibiting the control of the control target from a side other than the control system side.
The cooperation system as described in any one of Claim 1 to 3. The management means, when receiving the control command from other than the control system side, performs a process of outputting information related to the control of the control target on the display unit of the control system,
The cooperation system as described in any one of Claim 1 to 4. The management means performs processing for authenticating a user who accesses the cooperation system.
The cooperation system as described in any one of Claim 1 to 5.

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