JP2021128578A - Alarm unit - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an alarm unit which offers more reliable detection of the surrounding atmosphere and allows for setting details thereof.SOLUTION: An alarm unit (1) comprises: a first detection unit (10) configured to detect at least one of gas, carbon monoxide, and fire; and a controller configured to switch the alarm unit into a monitoring mode for detecting the surrounding atmosphere upon completion of a function check mode if given conditions are not met when the power of the alarm unit (1) is turned on, and to switch the alarm unit into a special mode, including multiple setting modes, for setting up the alarm unit (1) if the given conditions are met when the power of the alarm unit (1) is turned on.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to an alarm device.

Conventionally, an alarm device that issues an alarm when it is determined that an abnormal state has occurred in the monitoring area based on a signal from a monitoring sensor has been known. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an alarm device that causes a display controller to display alarm information for issuing an alarm and service information for providing a service other than the alarm to a user on a display unit.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-32738

However, in the invention of the alarm device disclosed in Patent Document 1, the method of setting the alarm device has not been sufficiently studied. Therefore, in the alarm device, there is a problem that it may be difficult to reliably detect the surrounding atmosphere by setting the alarm device.

One aspect of the present invention is to improve the certainty of detecting the surrounding atmosphere and to set the alarm in detail.

In order to solve the above problems, the alarm device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a detection unit that detects at least one of gas, carbon monoxide, and fire, and (i) a predetermined alarm device when the power is turned on. If the conditions are not satisfied, after the function confirmation mode for confirming the function of the alarm device is completed, a monitoring mode for detecting the surrounding atmosphere based on the detection result of the detection unit is executed, and (ii) the above. When the predetermined condition is satisfied when the power of the alarm device is turned on, the mode includes a plurality of setting modes different from the function confirmation mode and the monitoring mode, and the setting types of the alarm device are different from each other. In addition to being a mode, it includes a control unit that executes a special mode for setting the alarm device.

According to the above configuration, in order to execute the special mode for setting the alarm, it is necessary to satisfy a predetermined condition when the power of the alarm is turned on. As a result, the execution of the monitoring mode and the execution of the special mode are performed independently. In addition to this, since the special mode includes a plurality of setting modes, it is possible to improve the certainty of detecting the surrounding atmosphere based on the detection result of the detection unit and to make detailed settings of the alarm device.

The control unit may execute the function confirmation mode after the special mode is completed. According to the above configuration, since the function confirmation mode is executed after the special mode ends, the execution of the special mode and the execution of the function confirmation mode can be performed independently.

The alarm device further includes a communication unit that communicates with a server on the network, and the special mode may include at least a communication setting mode related to setting a function related to communication with the server as the setting mode.

According to the above configuration, since the special mode includes the communication setting mode related to the setting of the function related to the communication with the server on the network, the execution of the monitoring mode for detecting the surrounding atmosphere based on the detection result of the detection unit. And the execution of the communication setting mode can be performed independently. It is possible to improve the certainty of detecting the surrounding atmosphere and set the function related to communication with the server on the network.

The alarm further includes an operation receiving unit that accepts a predetermined operation, and the control unit receives the predetermined operation when the operation receiving unit receives the predetermined operation when the special mode is executed. The execution of the first setting mode may be changed to the execution of the second setting mode among the plurality of setting modes.

According to the above configuration, the setting mode can be changed only by the operation receiving unit receiving a predetermined operation. Therefore, when the special mode for setting the alarm is executed, the setting mode can be easily changed.

Even if the predetermined operation received by the operation reception unit when the special mode is executed is the same as the inspection operation of the alarm device received by the operation reception unit when the monitoring mode is executed. good. According to the above configuration, when the executed modes are different, different operations can be performed on the alarm even if the same operation is performed.

When the special mode is executed, the control unit receives the first operation as the predetermined operation before the first predetermined time elapses, and the control unit receives the first operation as the predetermined operation. The operation receiving unit performs the first operation until the execution of the second predetermined time is changed to the execution of the second setting mode and the second predetermined time, which is the same time as or different from the first predetermined time, elapses. When a predetermined second operation different from the above is accepted, the execution of the first setting mode may be changed to the execution of the third setting mode among the plurality of setting modes.

According to the above configuration, when the first setting mode is executed, the execution of the first setting mode can be changed to the execution of the two setting modes according to the type of operation received by the operation reception unit. .. Therefore, the alarm can be set independently in each of the two setting modes.

According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to improve the certainty of detecting the surrounding atmosphere and to make detailed settings for the alarm device.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the alarm device which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the appearance of the alarm device shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the operation performed by the alarm device shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the continuation of the operation shown in FIG.

<Alarm configuration>
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an alarm device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the appearance of the alarm device 1 shown in FIG. The figure shown by 101 in FIG. 2 is a front view of the alarm device 1, and the figure shown by 102 in FIG. 2 is a right side view of the alarm device 1. In the following description, the upper side of the alarm device 1 may be referred to as the upper side, the lower side of the front view may be referred to as the lower side, the left direction of the front view may be referred to as the left side, and the right direction of the front view may be referred to as the right side.

As shown in FIG. 1, the alarm device 1 includes a first detection unit 10, a second detection unit 20, a push button 30, a communication unit 40, a measurement unit 50, a recording unit 60, and a notification unit 70. A control unit 80, a notification lamp L1, a CO alarm lamp L2, a power lamp L3, a gas alarm lamp L4, and an access lamp L5 are provided.

The scope of application of the present invention is not limited to an alarm device that notifies at least one of gas, carbon monoxide, and fire based on the detection result of the first detection unit 10. The present invention is also applied to an alarm device that transmits the detection result to the server 3 described later without performing the notification.

<Appearance configuration of the alarm>
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the alarm device 1 includes a housing 11 and a mounting panel 12. The housing 11 is a container-shaped exterior panel made of synthetic resin or the like. A first ventilation hole 13 for taking in the surrounding atmosphere of the alarm device 1 into the inside of the housing 11 is formed in the central portion of the right side surface of the housing 11. The surrounding atmosphere is the air existing around the alarm device 1.

On the right side of the central portion of the front surface of the housing 11, a second ventilation hole 14 for taking in the surrounding atmosphere into the inside of the housing 11 is formed at a position close to the first ventilation hole 13. Further, an output hole 15 for taking out the sound output from the notification unit 70 to the outside of the housing 11 is formed on the upper side of the central portion of the front surface of the housing 11.

The mounting panel 12 is a plate-shaped member for mounting the housing 11 on a wall surface or the like in a building. The mounting panel 12 is mounted on the back side of the housing 11 with screws or the like. The mounting panel 12 is a flat plate member having a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the rear, and is made of, for example, a synthetic resin or the like.

The mounting panel 12 has a protruding portion 16 protruding upward from the housing 11 at the center of the upper end portion. A hook hole 17, which is a vertically long through hole, is formed in the protruding portion 16. The hook hole 17 has a stepped shape having a larger opening width in the lower portion than in the upper portion. The housing 11 is attached to the wall surface by engaging the hook hole 17 with a hook or the like provided on the wall surface. As described above, the alarm 1 is a wall-mounted alarm that is attached to a wall surface or the like in a building. However, the alarm device according to the present invention may be a ceiling-mounted alarm device that is attached to the ceiling or the like in a building.

A notification lamp L1, a CO alarm lamp L2, a power lamp L3, a gas alarm lamp L4, and an access lamp L5 are provided in the lower part of the front surface of the housing 11. The notification lamp L1 emits light corresponding to the function of outputting the content by the control unit 80. The CO alarm lamp L2 emits light in response to a function executed by a CO sensor described later included in the first detection unit 10. The power lamp L3 emits light according to the ON or OFF state of the power supply of the alarm device 1.

The gas alarm lamp L4 emits light in response to a function executed by a gas sensor described later included in the first detection unit 10. The access lamp L5 indicates the communication state between the server 3 on the network 2 and the communication unit 40, and emits light corresponding to the function executed by the communication unit 40.

Therefore, the alarm device 1 includes a CO alarm lamp L2, a gas alarm lamp L4, and an access lamp L5 as a plurality of light emitting units that emit light corresponding to the functions executed by the first detection unit 10 and the communication unit 40. ..

<Functional configuration of alarm>
The first detection unit 10 detects at least one of gas, carbon monoxide (CO) and fire. In other words, the first detection unit 10 detects whether or not the monitoring target including at least one of gas, carbon monoxide and fire is in a state requiring notification. The first detection unit 10 transmits at least one detection result of gas, carbon monoxide, and fire to the control unit 80.

The first detection unit 10 includes at least one of a gas sensor that detects gas, a CO sensor that detects carbon monoxide, and a fire sensor that detects a fire. The gas sensor detects the concentration of combustible gas such as city gas or LP gas contained in the surrounding atmosphere entering the inside of the housing 11 from the first ventilation hole 13 and the second ventilation hole 14. The CO sensor detects the concentration of carbon monoxide contained in the surrounding atmosphere due to incomplete combustion or the like. The fire sensor detects heat or smoke from a fire.

The second detection unit 20 detects changes in the external environment other than gas, carbon monoxide, and fire. The second detection unit 20 is a motion sensor that detects the presence of a person around the alarm 1 as an example of the change in the external environment. The motion sensor is an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a visible light sensor, or a charcoal type sensor. The second detection unit 20 transmits the detection result of the change in the external environment to the control unit 80.

The push button 30 is provided on the housing 11. The push button 30 is a button for inputting an instruction to the control unit 80. The user can give an instruction to the alarm device 1 by pressing the push button 30. As described above, the push button 30 is an operation receiving unit that accepts a pressing operation as a predetermined operation by the user.

The alarm device 1 may be provided with an external communication device as the operation receiving unit that receives an operation instruction as the predetermined operation from a mobile terminal such as a smartphone instead of the push button 30. The external communication device receives an operation instruction from the mobile terminal via the server 3 on the network 2 and the communication unit 40.

The communication unit 40 transmits predetermined information from the alarm device 1, for example, information detected by the first detection unit 10 and the second detection unit 20 to the server 3. Further, the communication unit 40 communicates with the server 3 on the network 2. The communication unit 40 is a communication interface for the alarm device 1 to execute communication with the server 3 on the network 2 via the network 2. The communication unit 40 is preferably connected to the network 2 through wireless communication. This is because the alarm device 1 is installed on a wall surface or the like, so that construction is required when the wired communication method is applied, and the installation of the alarm device 1 becomes not easy.

As the wireless communication method, the communication unit 40 uses a communication standard corresponding to, for example, Wi-Fi (registered trademark), which is widely used as a wireless network in a building. The communication unit 40 transmits the detection result of the first detection unit 10 to the server 3. The communication unit 40 is an example of a functional unit that executes a function different from the essential function of the alarm device 1. The communication unit 40 executes a communication function with the server 3 on the network 2 as a function different from the essential function of the alarm device 1.

Therefore, in step S12, which will be described later, the user can confirm the communication status of the communication unit 40 with the server 3 on the network 2 by emitting light from the access lamp L5. Further, in step S3 described later, the user can confirm the function of the second detection unit 20 by emitting light from the access lamp L5.

The essential function of the alarm device 1 is a function of notifying at least one of gas, carbon monoxide, and fire based on the detection result of the first detection unit 10. Therefore, in step S12, which will be described later, the user can confirm the function of the communication unit 40 that executes a function different from the function of notifying at least one of them by the light emission of the access lamp L5. Further, in step S3 described later, the user can confirm the function of the second detection unit 20 by emitting light from the access lamp L5.

The communication unit 40 acquires the predetermined content from the server 3. The manager of the content provided to the alarm device 1 may be, for example, a gas company, a local government, a local public body, a manufacturer of the alarm device 1, or a company entrusted by any of these. The content manager may provide the content to the alarm device 1 through the server 3.

Examples of content include information related to disaster prevention and crime prevention, weather, information on disasters, information on transportation, water services, and other infrastructure, and other information such as events related to the area. In addition, information on periodic inspections by gas companies, information on the amount of gas used by users, and information on maintenance and replacement of alarm device 1 and gas appliances can be mentioned.

The type of content provided to the alarm device 1 may be selected by the user by requesting the content administrator to select at least a part thereof. Requests to content managers can also be made via the Internet. By selecting the type of information that the user considers necessary, the user can more conveniently use the content provision service provided by the content administrator.

The aspect of the content is preferably auditory information transmitted through auditory sense. The alarm 1 is often installed at a high position on the wall surface near the ceiling. Therefore, in order to convey the required information to the user, it is preferable that the audio content is a human voice or a synthetic voice. However, when the alarm device 1 includes a display, the aspect of the content may include visual information transmitted through the visual sense displayed on the display.

The measuring unit 50 measures the elapsed time from a predetermined start time. The recording unit 60 is a recording medium that records information necessary for the operation of the alarm device 1. The recording unit 60 is, for example, a flash memory or an SSD (Solid State Drive). The notification unit 70 notifies the monitoring target based on the detection result of the first detection unit 10. Specifically, the notification unit 70 is a speaker that outputs voice to the user. The alarm unit 70 outputs an alarm sound for auditory notification of the occurrence of gas leakage and the generation of carbon monoxide gas during the alarm operation.

Further, the notification unit 70 outputs the content acquired by the communication unit 40. The sound output from the notification unit 70 is taken out from the output hole 15 to the outside of the housing 11. The control unit 80 controls the overall operation of the alarm device 1. The control unit 80 is mainly composed of, for example, a microcomputer or the like.

<Operation of alarm>
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation executed by the alarm device 1 shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the operation shown in FIG. The control unit 80 can execute the special mode, the function confirmation mode, and the monitoring mode as described later. First, consider the case where the alarm device 1 is turned on.

Here, the temperature of the gas sensor rises to about several hundred degrees, and gas is detected by using a resistance change. In order to keep the temperature of the gas sensor constant, a constant electric power is applied to the alarm device 1. Need to be supplied. Therefore, it is preferable that the power is turned on to the alarm device 1 by connecting the power plug of the alarm device 1 to an outlet of a commercial power source. The alarm device 1 is not provided with a power button for turning on the power of the alarm device 1.

When the power of the alarm device 1 is turned on, the control unit 80 executes a special mode if a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition is a state in which the push button 30 is pressed. The predetermined condition is not limited to the operation of the push button 30, and for example, a third predetermined time (the first predetermined time and the second predetermined time will be described later) has elapsed since the previous power-on of the alarm device 1. It may be a time-related condition, as in the case of no.

When the predetermined condition is that the third predetermined time has not elapsed since the last power-on of the alarm device 1, the control unit 80 sets the radio-controlled clock included in the alarm device 1 when the power of the alarm device 1 is turned on. The time output from a timer (not shown) such as the above is recorded in the recording unit 60. Further, when the power of the alarm device 1 is turned on, the control unit 80 refers to the time when the power of the alarm device 1 was turned on last time and the time output from the timer from the recording unit 60, and the alarm device 1 It is determined whether or not the third predetermined time has elapsed since the previous power-on.

Further, the special mode is a mode different from the function confirmation mode and the monitoring mode described later, and includes a plurality of setting modes in which the setting types of the alarm device 1 are different from each other, and the setting of the alarm device 1 is performed. This is the mode to do.

The special mode includes a sensor inspection mode, a communication setting mode, and a setting erasing mode as a plurality of setting modes. The sensor inspection mode is a mode for inspecting the function of the second detection unit 20. The communication setting mode is a mode related to setting the function of the communication unit 40 related to communication with the server 3 on the network 2. The setting erasure mode is a mode for erasing the function setting of the communication unit 40 related to communication with the server 3 set in the communication setting mode.

Here, first, it is assumed that the power is turned on to the alarm device 1 while the push button 30 is pressed by the user (S1). As a result, the control unit 80 executes the special mode. Specifically, the control unit 80 executes the sensor inspection mode included in the special mode. The sensor inspection mode includes steps S2 and S3. The special mode includes steps S1 to S10.

<Sensor inspection mode>
When the sensor inspection mode is executed, the control unit 80 waits until the second detection unit 20 stabilizes (S2). Specifically, the control unit 80 waits until 30 seconds have elapsed from the time when the sensor inspection mode is executed. In this case, the control unit 80 causes the measurement unit 50 to measure the elapsed time from the time when the sensor inspection mode is executed when the sensor inspection mode is executed. The measuring unit 50 transmits the elapsed time being measured to the control unit 80.

When the control unit 80 proceeds to step S2, the power lamp L3 and the access lamp L5 blink. At this time, the blinking frequency of the power lamp L3 and the access lamp L5 is 4 Hz. In step S2, the control unit 80 may wait until 30 seconds have elapsed from the time when the power of the alarm device 1 is turned on. In this case, the control unit 80 causes the measuring unit 50 to measure the elapsed time from the power-on of the alarm device 1 when the power of the alarm device 1 is turned on. When 30 seconds have passed since the power of the alarm device 1 was turned on, the process proceeds to step S3.

When 30 seconds have elapsed from the time when the sensor inspection mode is executed, the control unit 80 indicates the state of the second detection unit 20 for 3 minutes and 30 seconds (S3). In other words, the control unit 80 indicates the state of the second detection unit 20 from the time when the sensor inspection mode is executed until 4 minutes have elapsed. At this time, the control unit 80 outputs a voice to the effect that the inspection of the second detection unit 20 is started from the notification unit 70.

Specifically, the control unit 80 turns on the access lamp L5 when the presence of a person around the alarm device 1 is detected by the second detection unit 20. Further, the control unit 80 turns off the access lamp L5 when the presence of a person around the alarm device 1 is not detected by the second detection unit 20.

As a result, the user can confirm the validity of the installation position of the alarm device 1 by checking the reaction condition of the second detection unit 20 at the installation position of the alarm device 1 with the access lamp L5. Step S3 is an operation in which the control unit 80 inspects the function of the second detection unit 20.

Further, the control unit 80 may indicate the intensity of detection of the presence of a person by the second detection unit 20. Specifically, the control unit 80 turns on the access lamp L5 when the detection intensity is strong. At this time, the control unit 80 may output a voice indicating that the detection intensity is strong from the notification unit 70. Further, the control unit 80 blinks the access lamp L5 when the detection intensity is weak. At this time, the control unit 80 may output a voice indicating that the detection intensity is weak from the notification unit 70, and the blinking frequency of the access lamp L5 is 4 Hz. The detection intensity may be notified by a buzzer sound instead of the voice, or the detection intensity may be notified by the voice and the buzzer sound, and the sound is switched like "pee" or "beep" depending on the detection intensity. You may do so.

Further, the control unit 80 turns off the access lamp L5 when the presence of a person is not detected by the second detection unit 20. At this time, the control unit 80 may output a voice indicating that the presence of a person has not been detected from the notification unit 70. As a result, the user can confirm the detection range of the second detection unit 20 by the access lamp L5.

When the state of the second detection unit 20 is indicated in step S3, the control unit 80 is set from the execution of the sensor inspection mode even when the push button 30 accepts the first long press operation described later. You cannot change to run in erase mode.

In step S3, the control unit 80 may indicate the state of the second detection unit 20 from the time when the power of the alarm device 1 is turned on until 4 minutes have elapsed. In this case, when 4 minutes have passed since the power of the alarm device 1 was turned on, the control unit 80 ends the execution of the sensor inspection mode and proceeds to step S4.

When 4 minutes have passed from the time when the sensor inspection mode is executed, the control unit 80 ends the execution of the sensor inspection mode. At this time, the control unit 80 turns off the power lamp L3 and the access lamp L5. That is, in the sensor inspection mode, the access lamp L5 that emits light corresponding to the function executed by the second detection unit 20 is turned off after the sensor inspection mode is completed. As a result, the user can confirm that the sensor inspection mode has ended by the access lamp L5 that emits light corresponding to the function executed by the second detection unit 20.

When the control unit 80 finishes executing the sensor inspection mode, the control unit 80 executes the communication setting mode. In other words, the control unit 80 changes from the execution of the sensor inspection mode among the plurality of setting modes to the execution of the communication setting mode among the plurality of setting modes.

In the sensor inspection mode, the control unit 80 may set the function of the second detection unit 20 between steps S2 and S3, and instead of step S3, the second detection unit 20 may be set. You may make settings for the functions of. That is, the sensor inspection mode is a mode in which at least one of inspection and setting is performed for the function of the second detection unit 20.

Consider a case where the control unit 80 performs at least one of inspection and setting for the function of the second detection unit 20 in the sensor inspection mode. In this case, the control unit 80 may emit at least one of the CO alarm lamp L2, the gas alarm lamp L4, and the access lamp L5 as a plurality of light emitting units.

As a result, in the special mode, which is a mode different from the monitoring mode described later, the user detects a change in the external environment while observing the light emission of the light emitting unit that emits light corresponding to the first detection unit 10 and the communication unit 40. The function of the second detection unit 20 can be confirmed. As described above, in order to confirm the function of the second detection unit 20, a light emitting unit that emits light corresponding to the first detection unit 10 and the communication unit 40 can be used. Therefore, for example, a function that does not need to emit light in the monitoring mode , The function can be confirmed without newly providing a light emitting unit.

<Change to execution of communication setting mode by pressing operation>
When the push button 30 receives a short press operation by the user during the period from the time when the sensor inspection mode is executed until 4 minutes have elapsed (during the sensor inspection mode), the control unit 80 communicates from the execution of the sensor inspection mode. Change to execution in setting mode. The pressing time of the short pressing operation can be about 1 second, for example, less than 1 second.

When the external communication device receives the first operation instruction from a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, the control unit 80 may change from executing the sensor inspection mode to executing the communication setting mode. The content of the first operation instruction is a content for instructing a change from the execution of the sensor inspection mode to the execution of the communication setting mode.

Further, when the push button 30 receives a short press operation by the user between the time when the sensor inspection mode is executed and the time when 30 seconds have elapsed, the control unit 80 executes the sensor inspection mode to the communication setting mode. May be changed to. That is, from the contents described later, the period during which the execution of the sensor inspection mode can be changed to the execution of the communication setting mode and the period during which the execution of the sensor inspection mode can be changed to the execution of the setting deletion mode are the same. It can be said that there may be.

<Change to execution of setting erase mode by pressing operation>
In step S2, consider a case where the push button 30 accepts the first long press operation by the user between the time when the sensor inspection mode is executed and the time when 30 seconds elapse. In this case, the control unit 80 changes from the execution of the sensor inspection mode to the execution of the setting erasing mode among the plurality of setting modes. The pressing time of the first long pressing operation is, for example, 5 seconds.

When the external communication device receives the second operation instruction from a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, the control unit 80 may change from executing the sensor inspection mode to executing the setting erasing mode. The content of the second operation instruction is a content instructing a change from the execution of the sensor inspection mode to the execution of the setting erasing mode.

Further, when the push button 30 receives the first long press operation by the user between the time when the sensor inspection mode is executed and the time when 4 minutes have elapsed, the control unit 80 starts the sensor inspection mode execution and sets the setting erase mode. You may change to the execution of. That is, the period during which the execution of the sensor inspection mode can be changed to the execution of the communication setting mode and the period during which the execution of the sensor inspection mode can be changed to the execution of the setting erasure mode may be the same.

As described above, when the push button 30 receives a predetermined operation when the special mode is executed, the control unit 80 starts from the execution of the first setting mode among the plurality of setting modes to the execution of the plurality of setting modes. Change to execution in the second setting mode. When the second setting mode corresponds to the communication setting mode, the predetermined operation is a short press operation, and the first setting mode is a sensor inspection mode. On the other hand, when the second setting mode corresponds to the setting erasing mode, the predetermined operation is the first long press operation, and the first setting mode is the sensor inspection mode.

According to the above configuration, the setting mode can be changed only by the push button 30 accepting a predetermined operation. Therefore, when the special mode for setting the alarm device 1 is executed, the setting mode can be easily changed.

Further, when the special mode is executed, the control unit 80 executes the first setting mode when the push button 30 receives the first operation as a predetermined operation before the first predetermined time elapses. To change to the execution of the second setting mode. Further, when the control unit 80 receives a predetermined second operation different from the first operation, the push button 30 receives a predetermined second operation different from the first operation until the second predetermined time, which is the same time as or different from the first predetermined time, elapses. , The execution of the first setting mode is changed to the execution of the third setting mode among the plurality of setting modes.

When the second setting mode corresponds to the communication setting mode and the third setting mode corresponds to the setting erasing mode, the first predetermined time is 4 minutes, the first operation is a short press operation, the first setting mode is the sensor inspection mode, and the second predetermined mode. The time is 30 seconds or 4 minutes, and the second operation is the first long press operation. On the other hand, when the second setting mode corresponds to the setting erasing mode and the third setting mode corresponds to the communication setting mode, the first predetermined time is 30 seconds, the first operation is the first long press operation, and the first setting mode is the sensor inspection mode. , The second predetermined time is 30 seconds or 4 minutes, and the second operation is a short press operation.

According to the above configuration, when the first setting mode is being executed, the execution of the first setting mode can be changed to the execution of the two setting modes according to the type of operation received by the push button 30. .. Therefore, the alarm device 1 can be set independently in each of the two setting modes.

<Communication setting mode>
The control unit 80 executes the automatic setting mode when the execution of the sensor inspection mode is changed to the execution of the communication setting mode (S4). At this time, the control unit 80 blinks the power lamp L3 and the access lamp L5, and outputs a voice indicating that the setting of the communication unit 40 is started and that the automatic setting mode is in effect from the notification unit 70. The blinking frequency of the power lamp L3 is 4 Hz, and the blinking frequency of the access lamp L5 is 2 Hz.

The communication setting mode includes the automatic setting mode in step S4 and the manual setting mode in step S7. When the control unit 80 changes from the execution of the sensor inspection mode to the execution of the communication setting mode, the control unit 80 may execute the manual setting mode of step S7 before step S4. Further, the communication setting mode may include steps S4 to S8.

When the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button provided on the router arranged in the building is pressed by the user while the automatic setting mode is being executed, the control unit 80 controls the router and the communication unit 40. Automatically configure settings for communication with. At this time, the control unit 80 receives the registration information such as the SSID (Service Set Identifier) and the encryption key of the router from the communication unit 40 and records it in the recording unit 60.

If the registration information is recorded in the recording unit 60 within 15 minutes from the time when the automatic setting mode is executed, the control unit 80 indicates that the setting is successful (S5). Specifically, the control unit 80 blinks the power lamp L3, turns on the access lamp L5, and outputs a voice indicating that the setting is successful from the notification unit 70. At this time, the blinking frequency of the power lamp L3 is 4 Hz.

The control unit 80 indicates the communication strength of the communication unit 40 with the network 2 for 10 seconds after indicating that the setting is successful (S6). Specifically, when the communication strength is strong, the control unit 80 turns on the access lamp L5 and outputs a voice indicating that the communication strength is strong from the notification unit 70.

When the communication strength is weak, the control unit 80 blinks the access lamp L5 and outputs a voice indicating that the communication strength is weak from the notification unit 70. At this time, the blinking frequency of the access lamp L5 is 4 Hz. Further, when the communication strength is such that communication is not possible, the control unit 80 turns off the access lamp L5 and outputs a voice indicating that communication is not possible from the notification unit 70. Then, the special mode ends.

In step S4, when the push button 30 accepts the second long press operation by the user, the control unit 80 changes from the execution of the automatic setting mode to the execution of the manual setting mode (S7). At this time, the control unit 80 causes the notification unit 70 to output a voice indicating that the mode is in the manual setting mode. The pressing time of the second long pressing operation is 3 seconds. Further, in step S7, when the push button 30 accepts the second long press operation by the user, the control unit 80 changes from the execution of the manual setting mode to the execution of the automatic setting mode.

When the control unit 80 executes the manual setting mode, the control unit 80 operates the communication unit 40 as an access point. At this time, the user can input the registration information to the communication unit 40 by connecting an operation terminal such as a PC (Personal Computer), a smartphone, or a tablet to the communication unit 40 and operating the operation terminal. The control unit 80 records the registration information input to the communication unit 40 in the recording unit 60. As a result, even if the router is not provided with the WPS button, the registration information can be recorded in the recording unit 60.

If the registration information is recorded in the recording unit 60 within 15 minutes from the time when the manual setting mode is executed, the process proceeds to step S5. At this time, the control unit 80 connects the communication unit 40 to the router by using the registration information recorded in the recording unit 60.

When the push button 30 receives a short press operation by the user while the automatic setting mode of step S4 or the manual setting mode of step S7 is being executed, the control unit 80 communicates between the router and the communication unit 40. The setting of is interrupted. If 15 minutes have passed from the time when the automatic setting mode or the manual setting mode was executed and the registration information was not recorded in the recording unit 60, the control unit 80 would contact the router and the communication unit 40. Suspend the settings for communication.

In this case, the control unit 80 indicates that the setting has failed (S8). Specifically, the control unit 80 blinks the power lamp L3 and the access lamp L5, and outputs a voice indicating that the setting has failed from the notification unit 70. Then, the special mode ends. At this time, the blinking frequency of the power lamp L3 and the access lamp L5 is 4 Hz.

<Set erase mode>
When the control unit 80 changes from the execution of the sensor inspection mode to the execution of the setting deletion mode, the control unit 80 deletes the settings for communication between the router and the communication unit 40 (S9). Specifically, the control unit 80 deletes the registration information recorded in the recording unit 60. As a result, even when the alarm device 1 is discarded, the registration information is deleted from the recording unit 60, so that security measures such as prevention of unauthorized access and information leakage can be taken.

At this time, the control unit 80 turns off the power lamp L3. The setting erase mode includes step S9 and step S10. Even if the push button 30 accepts a short press operation by the user while the setting erase mode is being executed, the setting erase mode is not interrupted. However, conversely, the setting erasing mode may be interrupted when the push button 30 accepts a short press operation by the user while the setting erasing mode is being executed. When the setting erasure mode is interrupted, the control unit 80 executes the function confirmation mode in step S11, which will be described later.

Then, the control unit 80 completes erasing the settings for the router and the communication unit 40 to communicate with each other (S10). At this time, the control unit 80 turns on the power lamp L3 and the access lamp L5. Then, the setting erase mode ends and the special mode ends.

As described above, the special mode includes at least the communication setting mode related to the setting of the function related to the communication with the server 3 as the setting mode. As a result, since the special mode includes the communication setting mode related to the setting of the function related to the communication with the server 3 on the network 2, the execution of the monitoring mode described later and the execution of the communication setting mode are performed independently. Can be done. While improving the certainty of detecting the surrounding atmosphere, it is possible to set the function related to the communication with the server 3 on the network 2.

<Function confirmation mode>
After step S6, S8 or S10, the control unit 80 executes a function confirmation mode for confirming the function of the alarm device 1 via F1 (S11). When the function confirmation mode is executed, the control unit 80 confirms the functions of each unit included in the alarm device 1. For example, the control unit 80 has a detection function for detecting the monitoring target by the first detection unit 10, a detection function for detecting a change in the external environment by the second detection unit 20, and communication with the server 3 by the communication unit 40. Check the function.

The control unit 80 lights at least one of the notification lamp L1, the CO alarm lamp L2, the power lamp L3, the gas alarm lamp L4, and the access lamp L5, and outputs the confirmation result of these functions from the notification unit 70. Show by letting. Therefore, the control unit 80 executes the function confirmation mode after the special mode ends. As a result, the execution of the special mode and the execution of the function confirmation mode can be performed independently.

<Monitoring mode>
After the function confirmation mode is completed, the control unit 80 executes a monitoring mode for detecting the surrounding atmosphere based on the detection result of the first detection unit 10 (S12). When the monitoring mode is executed, the control unit 80 causes the alarm device 1 to execute an alarm notification operation when the values of the combustible gas, carbon monoxide, and fire to be monitored exceed the predetermined values.

Specifically, when the control unit 80 receives the detection results from the gas sensor, the CO sensor, and the fire sensor, the control unit 80 determines whether or not the numerical values of these detection results exceed a predetermined value. When the control unit 80 determines that the numerical value of the detection result exceeds a predetermined value, the control unit 80 causes the alarm device 1 to execute an alarm notification operation according to the monitoring target.

For example, when the control unit 80 determines in the detection result transmitted by the gas sensor that the concentration of combustible gas exceeds the first predetermined value, the control unit 80 turns on the gas alarm lamp L4 and sounds the occurrence of gas leakage. The alarm sound to be notified is output from the notification unit 70. Similarly, when the control unit 80 determines in the detection result transmitted by the CO sensor that the concentration of carbon monoxide exceeds the second predetermined value, the CO alarm lamp L2 is turned on and the carbon monoxide gas is turned on. The alarm sound for notifying the occurrence of the occurrence by voice is output from the notification unit 70.

Further, when the control unit 80 determines in the detection result transmitted by the fire sensor that the temperature of the surrounding atmosphere exceeds the third predetermined value or the smoke concentration exceeds the fourth predetermined value, the control unit 80 determines. The notification unit 70 outputs an alarm sound for notifying the occurrence of a fire by voice.

Further, when the communication unit 40 acquires the content from the server 3 on the network 2, the control unit 80 causes the alarm device 1 to execute the content notification operation. The control unit 80 causes the alarm device 1 to execute a content notification operation when the presence of a person is detected around the alarm device 1 by the second detection unit 20. Therefore, when the monitoring mode is executed, the control unit 80 performs not only detection by the first detection unit 10 but also detection by the second detection unit 20.

Specifically, when the control unit 80 receives the content signal transmitted from the communication unit 40, the control unit 80 determines whether or not there is a person around the alarm device 1 based on the detection result by the second detection unit 20. When the control unit 80 determines that there is a person around the alarm device 1, the control unit 80 turns on the notification lamp L1 and outputs the content from the notification unit 70. In this way, when the alarm device 1 executes the content notification operation only when the presence of a person is detected around the alarm device 1 by the second detection unit 20, when there is no user around the alarm device 1. It is possible to prevent the content from being output.

Further, when the push button 30 receives a short press operation, a first long press operation, or a second long press operation by the user while the monitoring mode is being executed, the control unit 80 gives an alarm as in step S11. Check the functions of each part of the vessel 1. As a result, the user can check the functions of each part included in the alarm device 1. The short-press operation received by the push button 30 while the monitoring mode is being executed is the inspection operation of the alarm device 1.

Therefore, the predetermined operation received by the push button 30 when the special mode is executed is the same as the inspection operation of the alarm device 1 received by the push button 30 when the monitoring mode is executed. As a result, when the executed modes are different, different operations can be performed on the alarm device 1 even if the operations are the same.

Further, when the monitoring mode is executed, the access lamp L5 only emits light according to the communication state between the server 3 on the network 2 and the communication unit 40, and the light emission of the access lamp L5 is the second detection unit. It is not related to the detection of the presence of people around the alarm 1 by 20.

In the sensor inspection mode, the light emitting unit that emits light corresponding to the function executed by the second detection unit 20 corresponds to the function executed by either the first detection unit 10 or the communication unit 40 in the monitoring mode. It may emit light.

For example, as described above, in the sensor inspection mode, the light emitting unit that emits light corresponding to the function executed by the second detection unit 20 is the access lamp L5, and the access lamp L5 is executed by the communication unit 40 in the monitoring mode. It emits light according to the function to be performed. Further, in the sensor inspection mode, consider a case where at least one of the CO alarm lamp L2 and the gas alarm lamp L4 emits light in response to the function executed by the second detection unit 20. In this case, in the monitoring mode, at least one of the CO alarm lamp L2 and the gas alarm lamp L4 emits light corresponding to the function executed by the first detection unit 10.

In this way, when the executed modes are different, the light emitting unit emits light corresponding to the functions executed by different targets. Therefore, the user can confirm the function executed by different targets due to the light emission of the same light emitting unit. Therefore, the same light emitting unit can have different functions.

If the predetermined condition is not satisfied when the power of the alarm device 1 is turned on, the control unit 80 omits the operations of steps S1 to S10 shown in FIG. 3 and executes the function confirmation mode. That is, when the push button 30 is not pressed when the power of the alarm device 1 is turned on, the control unit 80 omits the operations of steps S1 to S10 and executes the function confirmation mode. Similarly, the control unit 80 executes the monitoring mode after the function confirmation mode ends.

As described above, in order to execute the special mode for setting the alarm device 1, it is necessary to satisfy a predetermined condition when the power of the alarm device 1 is turned on. As a result, the execution of the monitoring mode and the execution of the special mode are performed independently. In addition to this, since the special mode includes a plurality of setting modes, it is possible to improve the certainty of detecting the surrounding atmosphere based on the detection result of the first detection unit 10 and to make detailed settings for the alarm device 1. can.

The alarm device 1 may include a light emitting unit that emits light in response to a function executed by the second detection unit 20, and emits light in response to a function executed by the first detection unit 10 or the communication unit 40. The unit may also be used so as to emit light corresponding to the function executed by the second detection unit 20.

The detection target of the second detection unit 20 is not limited to the detection of the presence of surrounding people. For example, temperature and humidity may be detected. As the gas sensor, a sensor having another detection principle such as a sensor that detects gas by using a chemical reaction may be used. The power source of the alarm device 1 is not limited to a commercial power source, and may be a battery.

The alarm device 1 may be provided with a power button for turning on the power. In this case, the operation using the power button may satisfy the above-mentioned predetermined condition. That is, the predetermined condition may be a state in which at least one of the push button 30 and the power button is pressed.

The control unit 80 has content from the server 3 on the network 2 regardless of whether the presence of a person is detected around the alarm device 1 by the second detection unit 20 or the presence of a person is not detected. When the communication unit 40 acquires the above, the alarm device 1 may be made to execute the content notification operation. Further, the control unit 80 performs a notification operation only when the presence of a person is detected according to the information acquired from the server 3 on the network 2, and also performs a notification operation even when the presence of a person is not detected. You may change the operation method such as.

[Example of realization by software]
The control block (particularly the control unit 80) of the alarm device 1 may be realized by a logic circuit (hardware) formed in an integrated circuit (IC chip) or the like, or may be realized by software.

In the latter case, the alarm device 1 includes a computer that executes a program instruction, which is software that realizes each function. The computer includes, for example, one or more processors and a computer-readable recording medium that stores the program. Then, in the computer, the processor reads the program from the recording medium and executes it, thereby achieving the object of the present invention. As the processor, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) can be used. As the recording medium, in addition to a "non-temporary tangible medium" such as a ROM (Read Only Memory), a tape, a disk, a card, a semiconductor memory, a programmable logic circuit, or the like can be used. Further, a RAM (Random Access Memory) for expanding the above program may be further provided. Further, the program may be supplied to the computer via an arbitrary transmission medium (communication network, broadcast wave, etc.) capable of transmitting the program. It should be noted that one aspect of the present invention can also be realized in the form of a data signal embedded in a carrier wave, in which the above program is embodied by electronic transmission.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the claims, and the configuration obtained by appropriately combining a plurality of technical means disclosed in the embodiment is also possible. It is included in the technical scope of the present invention.

1 Alarm 2 Network 3 Server 10 1st detector (detector)
30 Push button (operation reception section)
40 Communication unit 80 Control unit

Claims (6)

It ’s an alarm
A detector that detects at least one of gas, carbon monoxide and fire,
(I) If the predetermined conditions are not satisfied when the power of the alarm device is turned on, the ambient atmosphere is detected based on the detection result of the detection unit after the function confirmation mode for confirming the function of the alarm device is completed. (Ii) When the predetermined condition is satisfied when the power of the alarm device is turned on, the mode is different from the function confirmation mode and the monitoring mode, and the alarm device is operated. An alarm device including a mode including a plurality of setting modes in which the types of settings are different from each other, and a control unit that executes a special mode for setting the alarm device. The alarm device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit executes the function confirmation mode after the special mode is completed. It also has a communication unit that communicates with servers on the network.
The alarm device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the special mode includes at least a communication setting mode related to setting a function related to communication with the server as the setting mode. It also has an operation reception unit that accepts predetermined operations.
When the operation receiving unit receives the predetermined operation when the special mode is executed, the control unit starts from the execution of the first setting mode among the plurality of setting modes to the plurality of setting modes. The alarm device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which changes to the execution of the second setting mode. The predetermined operation received by the operation reception unit when the special mode is executed is the same as the inspection operation of the alarm device received by the operation reception unit when the monitoring mode is executed. Item 4. The alarm device according to item 4. When the special mode is executed, the control unit may perform the special mode.
When the operation receiving unit receives the first operation as the predetermined operation before the first predetermined time elapses, the execution of the first setting mode is changed to the execution of the second setting mode.
When the operation receiving unit receives a predetermined second operation different from the first operation before the second predetermined time, which is the same time as or different from the first predetermined time, elapses, the first operation is received. The alarm according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the execution of the setting mode is changed to the execution of the third setting mode among the plurality of setting modes.

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