JP2023098443A - Monitor system and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To motivate a user to use a monitor system more.SOLUTION: The monitor system monitors a monitor area where a user goes in and goes out for intrusions on the basis of a plurality of security modes. The monitor system includes: determination means 413 for determining a privilege for a user according to an operation of setting one of a plurality of security modes; and output means 415 for outputting privilege information showing the privilege determined by the determination means 413.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a technology for giving benefits according to use of a monitoring system.

A security system having multiple security modes is known (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-250745 A

In order to make full use of the monitoring system, users need to perform various operations such as setting the security mode in their daily lives. Therefore, there is a demand for a mechanism that increases the motivation to make more use of the monitoring system.

One of the objects of the present invention is to increase the motivation of the user to make more use of the monitoring system.

One aspect of the present invention is a monitoring system that monitors an intrusion into a monitoring area where a user enters and exits based on a plurality of security modes, wherein the security mode is set according to an operation for setting one of the plurality of security modes. Provided is a monitoring system comprising: determination means for determining a privilege to be granted to a person; and output means for outputting privilege information indicating the privilege determined by the determination means.

The determining means may determine the privilege for each operation performed by the user.

The determining means may determine the privilege according to the number of operations performed by the user during a predetermined period.

The determination means may have an upper limit on the total number of the benefits to be granted in a predetermined period or the number of times of the operations targeted for the benefits.

The plurality of security modes include at least a security mode for monitoring the monitoring area and a release mode for not monitoring the monitoring area, and the monitoring system further includes setting means for setting one of the plurality of security modes. The determination means may determine the privilege to be given to the user according to the number of days the caution mode was set in a predetermined period in the past.

The determining means may determine a benefit with a higher value as the number of consecutive days on which the alert mode was set in the past predetermined period increases.

The plurality of security modes include an unmanned security mode for monitoring the monitoring area when the monitoring area is unmanned and a manned security mode for monitoring the monitoring area when the monitoring area is manned, wherein the monitoring system includes: setting means for setting one of the plurality of security modes; and notification for guiding the use of the manned security mode to the user who is not using the manned security mode based on the setting history of the plurality of security modes. wherein, if the manned alert mode is set according to the operation of the user after the notification is made, the manned alert mode is set before the notification is made A privilege with a higher value may be determined as compared to when the alert mode is set.

According to another aspect of the present invention, in a monitoring system in which a computer performs intrusion monitoring into a monitoring area where a user enters and exits based on a plurality of security modes, according to an operation to set one of the plurality of security modes, A program is provided for executing a step of determining a privilege to be given to a user and a step of outputting privilege information indicating the determined privilege.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, a user's motivation to make more use of a monitoring system can be improved.

It is a figure showing an example of composition of a surveillance system concerning an embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of a controller. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of a server apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of a point calculation table. It is a figure which shows an example of a point management table. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of a user terminal. 4 is a sequence chart showing an example of the operation of the monitoring system;

1. Configuration FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a monitoring system 10 according to an embodiment. The monitoring system 10 provides a monitoring service for monitoring abnormalities such as intrusion into a monitoring area 50 where users enter and exit. In one example, monitored area 50 is a residence in which a user resides. The term "residence" here is not necessarily limited to living, but also includes staying for a certain amount of time. However, the monitoring area 50 is not limited to the residence of the user, and may be an office building, a commercial facility, or the like. In addition, the monitoring system 10 provides benefits to users according to their use of the monitoring system 10 in order to motivate the users to make more use of the monitoring system 10 . The privilege here means an incentive such as a product or service that benefits the user or makes the user feel that the monitoring system 10 is being used. The points and items given to the user, which will be described later, are an example of the privilege according to the present invention.

The monitoring system 10 includes multiple sensors 100 , a controller 200 , a setting unit 300 , a server device 400 , a wearable terminal 500 and a user terminal 600 . A plurality of sensors 100, a controller 200, and a setting unit 300 are installed in a monitoring area 50 such as a user's residence, and connected via a communication network 11 such as a LAN (Local Area Network). The server device 400 is installed in a monitoring center operated by a business that provides monitoring services. Both the wearable terminal 500 and the user terminal 600 are owned by the user. Controller 200, server device 400, and user terminal 600 are connected via communication network 12 including the Internet and a mobile communication network. Wearable terminal 500 and user terminal 600 are paired in advance and connected wirelessly.

A plurality of sensors 100 are used for intrusion monitoring applications to detect intruders into the monitored area 50 . When the monitoring area 50 is a residence, the plurality of sensors 100 include sensors 100 installed inside the residence (hereinafter also referred to as “indoor sensors 100”) and sensors 100 installed outside the residence ( Hereinafter, also referred to as “outdoor sensor 100”). The indoor sensor 100 is installed, for example, in an opening such as an entrance door or a window, in a flow line portion such as a passage in a residence, or in a living room. The outdoor sensor 100 is installed, for example, in a garden or a gate. The plurality of sensors 100 includes window/door sensors and occupancy sensors.

A window/door sensor is installed at an opening such as an entrance door, a window, a gate, etc., and detects opening of an opening/closing member such as a door or a window. Examples of window/door sensors include a sensor that detects a change in magnetic field to detect door opening, and a sensor that detects door opening by turning on/off a tamper switch. A human sensor, also called a space sensor, is installed in a flow line portion or a living room to detect the presence of a person. Examples of human sensors include sensors that detect the presence of people based on fluctuations in heat rays, sensors that detect the presence of people using sound waves and high frequencies, sensors that detect the presence of people from input images, and sensors that detect the presence of people from the light projection unit. A sensor that detects the presence of a person when light is blocked is exemplified.

The controller 200 is also called a security device, and uses the sensor 100 to monitor an intrusion into the monitoring area 50 where the user enters and exits based on a security mode set according to the user's operation. When an intruder is detected by sensor 100 , controller 200 notifies server device 400 that an intruder has entered monitoring area 50 . Controller 200 has three security modes: an unmanned security mode, a manned security mode, and a release mode. The controller 200 is mainly embedded in the wall of the living room or placed on the table.

The unmanned security mode is used when the user goes out and the monitoring area 50 is unmanned, and is a security mode for monitoring the monitoring area 50 . In the unmanned alert mode, intrusion monitoring of the entire monitoring area 50 is performed. In the unmanned alert mode, when sensor 100 outputs detection information, controller 200 transmits an abnormality signal to server device 400 . When the unmanned alert mode is set, the sensor 100 that monitors the exit route of the user starts detecting an intruder after a predetermined time has elapsed since the unmanned alert mode was set. It is preferable not to erroneously detect a user who goes out as an intruder.

The manned guard mode is a guard mode used when a user is in the monitored area 50 (at home), that is, when manned, and monitors the monitored area 50 . In the manned alert mode, intrusion monitoring of at least a part of the monitoring area 50 is performed. For example, in the manned alert mode, a predetermined peripheral area such as an entrance door, a window, a gate, and the outside of a residence is monitored in order to detect an intrusion into the monitored area 50 from the outside. Alternatively, among the plurality of areas included in the monitoring area 50, an area designated according to the user's operation may be monitored. In the manned alert mode, when detection information is output from the sensors 100 installed in the outer peripheral area or a designated area (second floor, etc.), the controller 200 transmits an abnormality signal to the server device 400 . On the other hand, even if detection information is output from the sensor 100 installed in the outer area or a place other than the designated area, this detection information is ignored, and the controller 200 does not send an abnormality signal to the server device 400 . In addition, when the sensor 100 is not installed in a part of the user's activity area (such as when there is no human sensor in the room or hallway and only a window/door sensor is installed), all sensors are activated in the manned alert mode. Intrusion monitoring by 100 (monitoring the entire monitoring area 50) may be performed. Since both the unmanned monitoring mode and the manned monitoring mode are security modes for monitoring the monitoring area 50, they are also collectively referred to as "security mode".

The release mode is a security mode in which monitoring of the monitoring area 50 is not performed. Release mode is used when there is no need to monitor intruders. In the release mode, an intruder to the monitoring area 50 is not monitored, and even if detection information is output from the sensor 100, the detection information is ignored and an abnormality signal is not transmitted from the controller 200 to the server device 400.

The setting unit 300 accepts an operation to set the guard mode of the controller 200 . For example, the setting unit 300 is installed at the entrance of a residence and used to set the security mode when going out or returning to the building.

When the server device 400 receives an anomaly signal from the controller 200, it outputs information about the monitored area 50 and the user, so that the controller of the monitoring sensor can confirm the user and deal with security guards rushing to the monitored area 50. encourage In addition, the server device 400 performs processing for giving benefits to users according to the use of the monitoring system 10 .

The wearable terminal 500 is worn on a part of the user's arm or the like, and is used for inputting/outputting various kinds of information related to operation to switch security modes and monitoring services. The wearable terminal 500 communicates with the user terminal 600 to transmit and receive various types of information. Examples of the wearable terminal 500 include a wristwatch-type wearable terminal, a ring-type wearable terminal, and a glasses-type wearable terminal.

A user terminal 600 is possessed by a user and used for inputting/outputting various information related to an operation to switch security modes and monitoring services. Examples of the user terminal 600 include smart phones, mobile phones, personal computers, and tablet terminals.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the controller 200. As shown in FIG. Controller 200 includes control unit 201 , storage unit 202 , communication unit 203 , operation unit 204 , display unit 205 , and ringing unit 206 . Each part of the controller 200 is connected via a bus.

The control unit 201 is a processor that controls each unit of its own device and performs various types of processing. For example, the control unit 201 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The storage unit 202 is a memory that stores various data such as a program for realizing the functions of its own device, the currently set security mode, and the user ID (identification) of the user of the controller 200 . Here, it is assumed that there is one user in the monitored area 50 . In this case, the user ID of one user is stored in the storage unit 202 . For example, the storage unit 202 includes at least one of ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), HDD (Hard Disk Drive), and SSD (Solid State Drive). The communication unit 203 is a communication interface for connecting the device itself to the communication networks 11 and 12 . A communication unit 203 is used to communicate with other devices connected via the communication network 11 or 12 .

The operation unit 204 receives various operations for the controller 200, such as an operation for setting the security mode. For example, the operation unit 204 includes a touch sensor that receives an operation on the screen of the display unit 205 and an operation button that receives an operation to set the security mode. The display unit 205 displays various types of information such as the currently set security mode, the state of the sensor 100, and information indicating the installation location of the sensor 100. FIG. For example, display unit 205 includes a liquid crystal display. Further, the display unit 205 may be configured as a touch panel by combining with a touch sensor. The ringing unit 206 outputs various sounds such as a sound indicating the occurrence of an abnormality and a message voice. For example, the ringing unit 206 includes a speaker.

The control unit 201 functions as acquisition means 211 , setting means 212 , transmission means 213 , acquisition means 214 and display control means 215 . These functions are realized by the control unit 201 executing a program stored in the storage unit 202 and by the control unit 201 performing calculations or controlling each unit of the controller 200 .

Acquisition means 211 acquires operation information indicating an operation for setting the security mode. An operation to set the security mode is performed using the operation unit 204 , the setting unit 300 , the user terminal 600 or the wearable terminal 500 . When an operation to set the security mode is performed using the setting unit 300 , the acquisition means 211 receives operation information indicating this operation from the setting unit 300 . When an operation to set the security mode is performed using the user terminal 600 or the wearable terminal 500 , the acquisition unit 211 receives operation information indicating this operation from the user terminal 600 or the wearable terminal 500 via the server device 400 .

The setting unit 212 sets one of a plurality of security modes according to user's operation. When an operation to set the security mode is performed using the operation unit 204, the setting means 212 sets the security mode according to this operation. When an operation to set the security mode is performed using the setting unit 300, the user terminal 600, or the wearable terminal 500, the setting unit 212 sets the security mode according to the operation indicated by the operation information acquired by the acquisition unit 211. set.

When the user performs an operation to set the security mode using the operation unit 204 or the setting unit 300 , the transmission unit 213 transmits operation information indicating this operation to the server device 400 . The operation information includes information indicating the user ID stored in the storage unit 202, the type of set security mode, and the date and time when the security mode was set. The operation information may be transmitted each time an operation is performed by the user, or the operation information may be temporarily stored in the storage unit 202 each time an operation is performed by the user and then collectively transmitted at predetermined time intervals. good too.

Acquisition means 214 acquires privilege information indicating privileges granted to the user of controller 200 . The privilege information is transmitted from server device 400 to controller 200 . Acquisition means 214 receives this privilege information. The display control means 215 causes the display section 205 to display the privilege information acquired by the acquisition means 214 .

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the server device 400. As shown in FIG. The server device 400 includes a control section 401 , a storage section 402 and a communication section 403 . Each unit of the server device 400 is connected via a bus. The control unit 401, the storage unit 402, and the communication unit 403 are basically the same as the control unit 201, the storage unit 202, and the communication unit 203 of the controller 200, respectively. However, the storage unit 402 stores a program for realizing the functions of the server device 400 , a point calculation table 421 and a point management table 422 . The communication unit 403 is a communication interface for connecting the device itself to the communication network 12 and is used to communicate with other devices connected via the communication network 12 .

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the point calculation table 421. As shown in FIG. The point calculation table 421 includes point calculation tables 421-1 and 421-2. The point calculation table 421-1 is used for determining points to be given to the user according to the operation of the monitoring system 10. FIG. The point calculation table 421-1 includes the type of operation and the given points. In the example shown in FIG. 4, 5 points are associated with the type of operation "setting security mode". This indicates that 5 points are given to the user when the type of operation performed by the user is "setting security mode".

The point calculation table 421-2 is used to determine additional points to be given to the user according to the number of consecutive days (hereinafter referred to as "continuous use days") up to the present time when the alert mode was set at least once a day. . The point calculation table 421-2 includes the number of consecutive days of use and additional points. In the example shown in FIG. 4, 5 points are associated with "10" days of continuous use, and 10 points are associated with "20" days of continuous use. If the number of consecutive days of use is "10", the user is additionally given 5 points, and if the number of consecutive days of use is "20", the user is additionally given 10 points. indicates that In other words, the number of days of continuous use included in the point calculation table 421-2 is the threshold value of the number of days of continuous use, which is the condition for awarding additional points.

Note that the points shown in FIG. 4 are an example, and the present invention is not limited to this. The points given to the user when the type of operation performed by the user is "set security mode" may be more or less than 5 points. If the number of consecutive days of use is "10" days and "20" days, the additional points given to the user may be more or less than 5 points and 10 points, respectively. However, the additional points given to the user according to the number of consecutive days of use are preferably higher when the number of consecutive days of use is greater than when the number of consecutive days of use is less. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 4, the thresholds serving as conditions for awarding additional points include two thresholds of 10 days and 20 days. , or three or more.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the point management table 422. As shown in FIG. It is used for managing the points given to each user. The point management table 422 includes user IDs and points. A user ID is information that uniquely identifies a user. Each user ID is associated with points given to the user identified by the user ID. A point is a score given to a user. The higher the points, the higher the value. The user can receive profitable goods or services according to the points. The higher the points, the higher the value of the goods or services provided to the user. In the example shown in FIG. 5, a user ID of "001" is associated with 20 points. This indicates that 20 points are given to the user whose user ID is "001".

Returning to FIG. 3 , the control unit 401 functions as acquisition means 411 , restriction means 412 , determination means 413 , provision means 414 and output means 415 . These functions are realized by the control unit 401 executing a program stored in the storage unit 402 and by the control unit 401 performing calculations or controlling each unit of the server device 400 .

When the user performs an operation to set the security mode, the acquisition unit 411 acquires operation information indicating this operation. When an operation to set the security mode is performed using the controller 200 or the setting unit 300 , the acquisition means 411 receives operation information indicating this operation from the controller 200 . When an operation to set the security mode is performed using the user terminal 600 , the acquisition unit 411 receives operation information indicating this operation from the user terminal 600 . When an operation to set the security mode is performed using the wearable terminal 500 , the acquisition unit 411 receives operation information indicating this operation from the wearable terminal 500 via the user terminal 600 .

The restriction means 412 is given to the user in accordance with the number of operations for setting the security mode performed by the same user during a predetermined period (hereinafter referred to as "number of setting operations"). Limit points. This is to prevent the user from earning a large amount of points in a predetermined period of time due to actions such as repeating unnecessary operations. If the number of setting operations is equal to or less than the upper limit, the limiting means 412 permits determination of points according to the operation of setting the security mode. On the other hand, when the number of setting operations exceeds the upper limit, the limiting means 412 prohibits determination of points according to the operation of setting the security mode. As a result, points are not given to the user for the operation of setting the security mode exceeding the upper limit. The upper limit of the number of setting operations is determined in advance according to the range of the number of setting operations for which points are allowed to be given to the user in a predetermined period, and is stored in the storage unit 402 . The number of setting operations is counted for each predetermined period. The predetermined period is a unit time for counting the number of setting operations. The predetermined period may be a relatively short period of time such as 10 minutes or 30 minutes, or a relatively long period of time such as half a day or a day.

The determining means 413 determines points for the user according to the operation for setting the security mode. In one example, when the user performs an operation to set the security mode, the determining means 413 determines the points associated with the type of operation "set security mode" in the point calculation table 421-1. . However, the determining means 413 is limited in determination of points by the limiting means 412 . The determining means 413 determines the points when the limiting means 412 permits determination of the points. On the other hand, the determination means 413 does not determine points when the determination of points is prohibited by the restriction means 412 . In other words, the determining means 413 has an upper limit on the total points to be given to the user for a predetermined period. In addition, the determining means 413 determines points for the user each time the user performs an operation for setting the security mode until the number of setting operations exceeds the upper limit in a predetermined period. It can be said that the points are determined according to the number of operations for setting .

Also, the determining means 413 determines additional points for the user according to the number of consecutive days of use. At this time, the determining means 413 determines higher additional points as the number of consecutive days of use increases. The term "progress" here does not necessarily mean that it is in direct proportion. good too. In one example, when the number of consecutive days of use reaches the threshold of the condition for awarding additional points, the determining means 413 determines the additional points associated with this threshold in the point calculation table 421-1. Here, "reached" means that the number of consecutive days of use has changed from less than the threshold to greater than or equal to the threshold as a result of the operation performed this time. On the other hand, the determining means 413 does not determine additional points when the number of consecutive days of use does not reach this threshold.

Note that the method of determining the points is not limited to the method using the point calculation tables 421-1 and 421-2, and other methods may be used. For example, if the standard point is 1 point, the operation to set the security mode is 5 times, if the number of consecutive use days reaches the threshold of 10 days, it is 5 times, and if it reaches the threshold of 20 days, it is 10 times. Second, a reference point and a multiplier may be determined, and the determining means 413 may determine the point by multiplying the reference point by the multiplier determined for the operation of setting the security mode or the number of consecutive days of use.

Giving means 414 gives the points determined by determining means 413 to the user. In one example, the granting means 414 grants points to the user by updating the points associated with the user's user ID in the point management table 422 . Also, the granting means 414 grants the user an item corresponding to the user's points. In one example, an item is a component of an object included in a screen displayed by a monitoring service application (hereinafter referred to as an "application screen") (for example, a house, windows, doors, plants, etc. that mimic the monitoring area 50). , posts, animals, etc.). Points required for using each item (hereinafter referred to as “required points”) are determined in advance and stored in storage unit 402 of server device 400 . Giving means 414 releases the item to the user when the points given to the user reach the required points for an item. "Releasing" here means making the item available. This allows the user to use this item to customize the object on the application screen. The points and items given to the user in this manner are an example of the "privilege" according to the present invention.

Note that the user's points may or may not be consumed by releasing the item. If the points are not consumed, the granting means 414 releases the item without requiring a request from the user, and does not reduce the points granted to the user even if the item is released. On the other hand, when the points are consumed, the granting means 414 releases the item in response to the request from the user, and subtracts the required points of the released item from the user's points stored in the point management table 422. I do.

The output unit 415 outputs privilege information indicating privileges granted to the user. The privilege information includes information indicating points determined by the determining means 413 . The privilege information may also include information indicating points of the user stored in the point management table 422 and items newly given to the user. In one example, the output means 415 transmits privilege information to at least one of the controller 200 , the wearable terminal 500 and the user terminal 600 . The user ID of each user and the communication addresses of the controller 200, wearable terminal 500, and user terminal 600 used by the user are associated in advance and stored in the storage unit 402 of the server device 400 . The output means 415 transmits the privilege information to the communication address stored in association with the user ID of the user to whom the point was given. The transmission of this privilege information may be delivered by push type or may be delivered by pull type.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the user terminal 600. As shown in FIG. User terminal 600 includes control unit 601 , storage unit 602 , communication unit 603 , operation unit 604 , display unit 605 , and sensor unit 606 . Each unit of the user terminal 600 is connected via a bus. The control unit 601, the storage unit 602, the communication unit 603, the operation unit 604, and the display unit 605 are basically the control unit 201 of the controller 200, the storage unit 202, the communication unit 403 of the server device 400, and the controller 200, respectively. It is similar to the operation unit 204 and the display unit 205 . However, the storage unit 602 stores the monitoring service application and the user ID of the user of the user terminal 600 . The communication unit 603 is also used to wirelessly communicate with the wearable terminal 500 according to the wireless communication standard. The communication unit 603 performs pairing with the wearable terminal 500 . The operation unit 604 includes, for example, a touch sensor that receives operations on the screen of the display unit 605 and operation buttons that receive various operations. The sensor unit 606 includes various sensors.

The control unit 601 functions as transmission means 611 , acquisition means 612 and display control means 613 . These functions are realized by the control unit 601 executing a program stored in the storage unit 602 and by the control unit 601 performing calculations or controlling each unit of the user terminal 600 .

When the user operates the operation unit 604 to set the security mode, the transmission unit 611 transmits operation information indicating this operation to the server device 400 in the same manner as the transmission unit 213 of the controller 200 . The operation information includes information indicating the user ID stored in the storage unit 602, the type of set security mode, and the date and time when the security mode was set. The operation information may be transmitted each time an operation is performed by the user, or the operation information may be temporarily stored in the storage unit 602 each time an operation is performed by the user and then collectively transmitted at predetermined time intervals. good too.

Acquiring means 612 acquires privilege information indicating a privilege granted to the user of the user terminal 600, similarly to the acquiring means 214 of the controller 200. FIG. The privilege information is transmitted from server device 400 to user terminal 600 . Acquisition means 612 receives this privilege information. The display control means 613 causes the display section 605 to display the privilege information acquired by the acquisition means 612 in the same manner as the display control means 215 of the controller 200 .

2. Operation FIG. 7 is a sequence chart showing an example of the operation of the monitoring system 10. FIG. This operation is started when the user performs an operation to set the security mode. Here, a case where the user performs an operation to set the security mode using the controller 200 will be described as an example.

In step S<b>11 , the user (hereinafter referred to as “target user”) uses the operation unit 204 of the controller 200 to perform an operation to set the security mode. In step S12, the setting means 212 of the controller 200 sets the security mode according to this operation. In step S<b>13 , the transmission means 213 of the controller 200 transmits operation information indicating this operation to the server device 400 . For example, when the target user performs an operation to set the manned alert mode at 15:00 on November 11, 20XX, and the user ID stored in the storage unit 202 of the controller 200 is "001", this operation information contains a user ID of "001", a security mode type of "manned security mode", and a set date and time of "15:00 on November 11, 20XX". When the operation information is transmitted from the controller 200, the acquisition means 411 of the server device 400 receives this operation information.

In step S<b>14 , the received operation information is stored in the storage unit 402 of the server device 400 . By accumulating this operation information, the security mode setting history is configured. The security mode setting history includes the user ID of the user who performed the operation to set the security mode, the type of the security mode that was set, and the date and time when the security mode was set.

In step S<b>15 , the limiting unit 412 of the server device 400 counts the number of setting operations performed by the target user during the predetermined period to which the current time belongs, based on the security mode setting history stored in the storage unit 402 . Here, the predetermined period is assumed to be the day to which the current time belongs (hereinafter referred to as "target day"). For example, the restriction unit 412 determines that the user with the user ID "001" included in the operation information performs an operation to set the security mode on the target date based on the security mode setting history stored in the storage unit 402. The number of times is counted as the number of setting operations. For example, according to the security mode setting history, the user with the user ID "001" set the security mode at 7:00, 10:00, and 15:00 on the target date "November 11, 20XX". is shown, the limiting means 412 counts 3 times as the number of setting operations.

In step S16, the limiting unit 412 of the server device 400 determines whether or not the number of setting operations counted in step S15 exceeds the upper limit. Here, it is assumed that the upper limit of the number of setting operations stored in the storage unit 402 is three. For example, when the number of setting operations is three, it is determined that the number of setting operations does not exceed the upper limit (NO in step S16), and the process proceeds to step S17.

In step S17, the determining means 413 of the server device 400 determines points to be given to the target user according to the operation of setting the security mode based on the point calculation table 421-1. Since the operation for setting the security mode is indicated by the received operation information, the determining means 413 selects 5 corresponding to the type of operation "set security mode" in the point calculation table 421-1 shown in FIG. determine the point.

On the other hand, in step S16 described above, for example, when the number of setting operations counted in step S15 is four, it is determined that the number of setting operations has exceeded the upper limit (determination in step S16 is YES), so the process is terminated. Proceed to step S18. In step S18, the restriction unit 412 of the server device 400 prohibits the target user from determining points according to the operation of the determination unit 413 to set the security mode. As a result, the process of step S17 described above is skipped and the process proceeds to step S19.

In step S<b>19 , the determining unit 413 of the server device 400 counts the number of days of continuous use of the target user based on the security mode setting history stored in the storage unit 402 . For example, according to the setting history of the security mode, the target user with the user ID "001" is on November 1, 20XX, 11 days before the target date of "November 11, 20XX". The operation to set the mode has not been performed even once, and at least once a day continuously from "November 2, 20XX" 10 days before the target date to "November 11, 20XX" on the target date When it is indicated that an operation to set the manned alert mode or the unmanned alert mode is being performed, the limiting means 412 counts 10 days as the number of consecutive days of use.

In step S20, the determining means 413 of the server device 400 determines whether or not the number of consecutive days of use counted in step S19 satisfies the conditions for determining additional points. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the number of consecutive use days of "10" is set as the first threshold for the condition for determining the additional points, and "20" is set as the second threshold. For example, if the number of consecutive use days counted in step S19 is 10 days, the number of consecutive use days reaches the first threshold, so it is determined that the conditions for determining additional points are satisfied (determination in step S20 is YES). ). In this case, the process proceeds to step S21.

In step S21, the determination means 413 of the server device 400 determines additional points according to the number of consecutive days of use based on the point calculation table 421-2. For example, if the number of consecutive days of use is 10 days, the determining means 413 decides 5 points corresponding to the number of consecutive days of use of "10" in the point calculation table 421-2 shown in FIG.

On the other hand, in step S20 described above, if the number of consecutive days of use does not reach either the first threshold value or the second threshold value, it is determined that the conditions for determining additional points are not satisfied (determination in step S20 is NO). . In this case, the process of step S21 described above is skipped and the process proceeds to step S22. In the operation, step S19 is performed after steps S15 to S18, but steps S15 to S18 may be omitted and steps S19 to S21 may be performed to determine points to be given to the user. .

In step S22, the granting unit 414 of the server device 400 updates the point management table 422 based on the points determined in at least one of steps S17 and S21. For example, when the user ID of the target user included in the operation information is "001", 5 points are determined in step S17, and 5 points are determined in step S20, the granting means 414 stores the points in the point management table 422. 10 points are added to the 20 points associated with the user ID "001". As a result, the total number of points given to the user whose user ID is "001" is 30 points.

In step S23, the provision unit 414 of the server device 400 determines whether or not the points of the target user updated in step S22 have reached the required points for any item. If it is determined that the points of the target user have reached the required points for the item (YES in step S23), the process proceeds to step S24. In step S24, the granting unit 414 of the server device 400 grants the target user an item corresponding to the points of the target user. Here, it is assumed that a house object is displayed on the application screen, and the required points for the window item for customizing this house object are 30 points. For example, when the points of the user whose user ID is "001" are updated to 30 points, the granting unit 414 determines that the points of the target user have reached the required points for the item of the window. item is released to the user whose user ID is "001". This allows the target user to customize the house object on the application screen using the customization window.

On the other hand, in step S23 described above, if it is determined that the points of the target user have not reached the required points for any item (determination in step S23 is NO), the process of step S24 described above is skipped, The process proceeds to step S25.

In step S25, the output unit 415 of the server device 400 transmits privilege information indicating the privilege granted to the target user to the user terminal 600 of the target user. For example, when points are awarded to a user with a user ID of "001", the output unit 415 uses the communication address of the user terminal 600 stored in the storage unit 402 in association with the user ID of "001". Then, the privilege information is transmitted to the user terminal 600 used by the target user whose user ID is "001". The privilege information includes information indicating the points determined in step S17 and the points updated in step S22. When the additional points are determined in step S21, the privilege information may include information indicating the additional points determined in step S21 separately from the points determined in step S17, or may include information indicating the additional points determined in step S17. Information may be included indicating the sum of the points and the additional points determined in step S21. Also, when an item is given in step S24, information indicating this item is included in the privilege information. When privilege information is transmitted from the server device 400, the acquiring means 612 of the user terminal 600 receives this privilege information.

In step S26, the display control means 613 of the user terminal 600 causes the display unit 605 to display the received privilege information. In one example, the display unit 605 of the user terminal 600 reads, "You have earned 5 points for this operation. You have earned 5 points because the number of consecutive uses has reached 10 days. Your current points are 30 points. A new customization window item has been released." is displayed.

In the example shown in FIG. 7, the user uses the controller 200 to perform an operation to set the security mode. An operation to set the mode may be performed. In another example, instead of the transmitting means 213 of the controller 200, the transmitting means 611 of the user terminal 600 transmits the operation information. Also, the setting means 212 of the controller 200 performs an operation to set the guard mode based on the operation information transferred from the server device 400 .

Also, in the example shown in FIG. 7, the privilege information is transmitted to and displayed on the user terminal 600, but as another example, the privilege information is used by the user in place of the user terminal 600 or together with the user terminal 600. It may be transmitted to the controller 200 and displayed. In another example, the output unit 415 of the server device 400 uses the communication address of the controller 200 stored in the storage unit 402 in association with the user ID "001" to identify the controller 200 used by the target user. Send special offer information to When privilege information is transmitted from the controller 200 from the server device 400, the obtaining means 214 of the controller 200 receives this privilege information. The display control means 215 of the controller 200 causes the display section 205 to display the received privilege information.

Furthermore, the wearable terminal 500 has the same configuration as the user terminal 600 illustrated in FIG.

According to the above-described embodiment, the more the operation for setting the security mode is performed, the more points are added and the more items can be used. It is possible to improve the effect of motivating the user to make more use of the monitoring system 10 by diligently performing the operation of setting the security mode. In addition, since points are not awarded when the number of setting operations exceeds the upper limit, it is possible to prevent the user from earning a large amount of points in a predetermined period by, for example, repeating unnecessary operations many times. can. Furthermore, since additional points are given when the number of consecutive days of use reaches the threshold, it is possible to increase the motivation of the user to perform the operation of setting the alert mode at least once a day.

3. Modifications The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and may be implemented in modifications such as the following modifications. The following modified examples may be used alone, or two or more of them may be used in combination.

Modification 1
In the embodiment described above, the determining means 413 may determine points only when an operation to set the alert mode is performed. In one example, the determining means 413 determines 5 points when the type of security mode included in the operation information is manned security mode or unmanned security mode. On the other hand, the determining means 413 does not determine points when the security mode type included in the operation information is the release mode. According to this modification, it is possible to increase the user's motivation to perform the operation of setting the alert mode. Also, points may be given according to the user's activity amount (number of steps, movement distance, etc.) acquired by the wearable terminal 500 or the user terminal 600 . As a result, in addition to the operation for setting the security mode, by giving points according to the user's own information, it is possible to increase motivation for daily use.

Modification 2
In the above-described embodiment, the number of consecutive days of use is not limited to the number of consecutive days up to the present time when the operation to set the alert mode was performed at least once a day. The number of consecutive days of use may be the number of consecutive days up to the current time when the alert mode was set. For example, when the user is out for several days on a trip, the unattended alert mode may be set at all times during the period. During this outing period, although the alert mode is set, the operation to set the alert mode is not performed. In this case, the number of days during the outing period may also be counted as the number of consecutive days of use. According to this modification, it is possible to increase the motivation to use the alert mode during the period when the user is absent for a plurality of days.

Modification 3
In the above-described embodiment, the timing of determining the points to be given to the user and the additional points, and the timing of giving the determined points are not limited to the timing at which the user performs the operation to set the security mode. For example, when a reference time such as 12 o'clock in the evening or 6 o'clock in the morning arrives, the determination means 413 counts the number of operations to set the security mode during a predetermined period of time in the past (for example, one day) and the number of consecutive days of use up to the present time, Points to be given may be determined and privilege information may be transmitted to the target user. At this time, when the number of points to be awarded changes according to the set security mode (for example, 7 points for manned security mode, 5 points for unmanned security mode, and 3 points for release mode), the privilege for a predetermined period is obtained. If the number of operations to be performed exceeds the upper limit, the points to be given to the user may be determined by counting operations in descending order of points to be given. Even with the configuration according to this modified example, it is possible to increase the user's motivation to perform the operation of setting the alert mode at least once a day.

Modification 4
In the above-described embodiment, the determining means 413 determines the number of days the operation to set the alert mode is performed at least once a day in a predetermined period such as one week or one month, in place of or together with the number of days of continuous use. Additional points may be determined for the user according to the total of (hereinafter referred to as "total number of days of use"). Here, it is assumed that the predetermined period is one month. In one example, in the month to which the current time belongs, if the total number of days on which the operation to set the security mode was performed at least once a day, which is indicated by the security mode setting history, is 10 days, the determining means 413 determines the total 10 days are counted as the number of days of use, and 5 points are determined. Further, when the total number of days for which the operation to set the security mode was performed at least once a day, which is indicated by the security mode setting history, is 20 days, the determining means 413 counts 20 days as the total number of days of use, Decide 10 points. Even with the configuration according to this modified example, it is possible to increase the user's motivation to perform the operation of setting the alert mode at least once a day. Further, the total number of days of use is not limited to the total number of days when the operation to set the alert mode is performed once a day. The total number of days of use may be the total number of days when the security mode is set. For example, when the user is out for several days, the number of days of the outing period may be counted as the total number of days of use when the alert mode is set even if the operation to set the alert mode is not performed. This can increase the user's motivation to use the alert mode during periods of absence over multiple days.

Modification 5
In the above-described embodiment, the limiting means 412 limits the number of points determined and given to the same user during the predetermined period instead of or together with the number of setting operations performed by the same user during the predetermined period. The points given to this user may be restricted according to the total. The upper limit of points awarded to the user for a predetermined period is determined in advance and stored in the storage unit 402 of the server device 400 . If the total number of points given to the same user during a predetermined period exceeds the upper limit, the restriction means 412 prohibits determination of points for this user. As a result, points exceeding the upper limit are not given to the user. Also with the configuration according to this modification, it is possible to prevent the user from earning a large amount of points in a short period of time due to actions such as repeating unnecessary operations many times. If there are multiple users, the points may not be the total points of the same user. The total benefit may be only the points given for the same operation, or may be the total points for all operations.

Modification 6
In the above-described embodiments, the determining means 413 may determine additional points if a particular security mode is used during a particular period of time. The usage time of the security mode is indicated by the set date and time of the security mode included in the operation information. For example, if an operation to set the manned alert mode is performed at 11:00 p.m. It is time to use the manned alert mode. In one example, if the usage time of the manned alert mode includes a nighttime period, the determining means 413 adds 1 additional point in addition to the 5 points given according to the operation to set the manned alert mode. determine the point. According to this modified example, it is possible to increase the user's motivation to use a specific security mode during a specific time period.

Modification 7
In the above-described embodiment, if the server device 400 has a function of notifying users who are not using the manned alert mode to guide them to use the manned alert mode, the determining means 413 determines whether this notification is performed. Additional points may be determined if the manned alert mode is set by the user's operation after the warning. The control unit 401 of the server device 400 further functions as notification means.

The notification means of the server device 400 identifies a user who does not use the manned security mode based on the security mode setting history stored in the storage unit 402, and identifies the controller 200 and the wearable terminal 500 used by this user. , and to at least one of the user terminals 600, a notification guiding the use of the manned alert mode. A user who has not used the manned alert mode may be a user who has never used the manned alert mode, or a user who has not used the manned alert mode for a predetermined period of time such as 3 days, 1 week, or 1 month. The user may be a user who has not used the manned alert mode even once. Upon receiving this notification from server device 400, at least one of controller 200, wearable terminal 500, and user terminal 600 displays this notification. This notification includes, for example, the message "Would you like to use the manned alert mode?"

The determination means 413 recognizes the user to whom this notification has been made by the notification means. In one example, a notification flag is associated with each user ID in the point management table 422 shown in FIG. For example, when this notification is sent to the user whose user ID is "001", the notification flag associated with the user ID "001" is turned on. When the notification flag associated with the user ID "001" is on and the user with the user ID "001" performs an operation to set the manned alert mode, this use The user is recognized as the user who performed the operation to set the manned alert mode after the above notification was made. In this case, the determining means 413 may determine one point as an additional point in addition to the five points given according to the operation to set the manned alert mode. This additional point may be determined only when the user performs an operation to set the manned alert mode for the first time after the above-mentioned notification is given, or when the user performs the manned alert mode after the above-mentioned notice is given. It may be determined only for the first few times when the operation for setting the mode is performed. That is, the determining means 413 determines a higher point than when the manned warning mode is set before the notification when the manned warning mode is set after the above notification is given. According to this modified example, it is possible to increase the motivation of the user who receives the notification to guide the use of the manned warning mode to use the manned warning mode.

Modification 8
In the embodiment described above, the determining means 413 may determine additional points when an operation to set the alert mode is performed during a specific period. Specific periods include periods of heightened security, such as year-end and New Year holidays and Golden Week, during which people often go out of their homes. In one example, when the setting date and time of the security mode included in the operation information belongs to the enhanced security period, the determination unit 413 determines that the points given according to the type of operation or the type of security mode are multiplied by 1.5. points may be determined. According to this modification, it is possible to increase the motivation to set the alert mode during a specific period.

Modification 9
In the above-described embodiments, the determining means 413 may determine other indices instead of points. Other indicators include, for example, the cumulative number of operations that set security mode, security mode, or manned security mode. The granting means 414 grants items according to the cumulative number of times instead of points. Even with the configuration according to this modified example, it is possible to provide the user with a privilege corresponding to the monitoring system 10 .

Modification 10
In the above-described embodiment, when there are multiple users in the monitoring area 50, the determining means 413 may give points to individual users who have performed an operation to set the security mode. In this modification, user authentication is performed when the user performs an operation to set the security mode. The operation information includes the personal ID of the authenticated user. In one example, when a user performs an operation using the controller 200 or the setting unit 300, user authentication is performed using a card or personal identification number associated with the user. When a user operates using the wearable terminal 500 or the user terminal 600, user authentication is performed using biometric information or a personal identification number associated with the user. Personal IDs are stored in the point management table 422 instead of user IDs. The operation information includes a personal ID in place of the user ID. The determining means 413 determines points for the individual user identified by the individual ID. The granting means 414 grants points and items to the individual user identified by the personal ID. According to this modification, points and items are given to each individual user who has performed an operation to set the security mode, so that each user can be more motivated to perform the operation to set the security mode. . Also, points may be given to a plurality of users in the monitoring area 50 . In the case where points are given to multiple users, if there is an upper limit to the number of times the security mode setting operation performed by the user within a predetermined period is eligible for the privilege, the number of operations performed by the same user need not be counted. For example, the number of operations performed by a plurality of users may be counted, and points given may be restricted for operations exceeding the upper limit.

Further, in this modification, when the privilege information is displayed on the controller 200, the privilege information of the user may be displayed according to the authentication of the user. In one example, this user authentication is performed using the card or PIN code mentioned above. According to this modification, when there are a plurality of users in the monitoring area 50, it is possible to prevent the points and items given to the users from being known to other users.

Modification 11
In the above-described embodiment, the determining means 413 may determine the product or service itself to be given according to the points instead of the points. In this modification, in the point calculation table 421-1, an item given to the user is associated with the type of operation "setting security mode". In one example, when the type of operation performed by the user is "set security mode", the determination unit 413 determines an item associated with the type of operation "set security mode". do. Even with the configuration according to this modified example, a privilege can be given to the user according to the operation of setting the security mode.

Modification 12
In the above-described embodiments, the goods or services given according to points are not limited to items used on the application screen. Items or services that are given according to points include, for example, items such as key chains, money, coupons, prize application tickets, economic benefits such as reduction of usage fees for monitoring services, and applications programs and games used Electronic data such as items, titles such as security master class, currency, and characters, icon of the monitoring service application displayed on the menu screen (home screen) of at least one of the controller 200, the wearable terminal 500, and the user terminal 600, Diagnosis related to healthcare (diagnosis of health condition based on user's activity level, use of complete medical checkup, etc.), release of use of applications (startup of application that visualizes user's health condition, etc.), and digital contents such as games, music, and videos may be included. Even with the configuration according to this modified example, a privilege can be given to the user according to the operation of setting the security mode.

Modification 13
In the above-described embodiment, the output unit 415 of the server device 400 does not necessarily have to transmit privilege information when points are awarded to the user. In one example, the output unit 415 may transmit privilege information once a day at a predetermined time. In another example, output means 415 may transmit privilege information in response to a request from the user. The application screen includes a point confirmation screen. When the user uses the user terminal 600 to perform an operation requesting display of the point confirmation screen, the output means 415 of the server device 400 transmits display data for displaying the point confirmation screen to the user terminal 600 . This display data includes privilege information. When the display data is received from the server device 400, the display control means 613 of the user terminal 600 displays the point confirmation screen according to this display data. The point confirmation screen includes privilege information such as points given to the user. Even with the configuration according to this modified example, the user can recognize the privilege granted to him/herself.

Modification 14
In the embodiment described above, the output means 415 of the server device 400 may transmit restriction information indicating whether or not the granting of points is restricted by the restriction means 412 to the user terminal 600 . When the application screen is displayed, the display control means 613 of the user terminal 600 gives points according to the operation of setting the security mode if the restriction information indicates that the giving of points is permitted. The display of the application screen displayed on the display unit 605 may be changed to indicate that This change of display includes displaying messages or additional images, changing the color, size, or shape. Conversely, when the application screen is displayed, the display control means 613 of the user terminal 600, if the restriction information indicates that the awarding of points is prohibited, points according to the operation to set the security mode. The display of the application screen displayed on the display unit 605 may be changed so as to indicate that is not given. Similarly, restriction information may be transmitted from the server device 400 to the controller 200, and the screen display on the display unit 205 of the controller 200 may be changed according to the restriction information. According to this modification, since the user can see that points are given according to the operation of setting the security mode when the number of setting operations has not reached the upper limit, the user is motivated to perform the operation of setting the security mode. can increase

Modification 15
In the above-described embodiments, at least part of the functions of the server device 400 may be provided by the controller 200, the wearable terminal 500, or the user terminal 600. In one example, the storage unit 602 of the user terminal 600 stores the point calculation tables 421-1 and 421-2 and the point management table 422. It may have means 414 and output means 415 . In another example, the storage unit 202 of the controller 200 stores the point calculation tables 421-1 and 421-2 and the point management table 422. , and output means 415 . In yet another example, the wearable terminal 500 has the same configuration as the user terminal 600, the storage unit of the wearable terminal 500 stores the point calculation tables 421-1 and 421-2 and the point management table 422, and the wearable terminal 500 may have acquisition means 411 , restriction means 412 , determination means 413 , provision means 414 and output means 415 . In yet another example, the functions of server device 400 may be distributed among at least two devices among controller 200, server device 400, wearable terminal 500, and user terminal 600. FIG.

Modification 16
In the embodiment described above, the operation of the monitoring system 10 is not limited to the example described above. The order of the processing procedures of the monitoring system 10 may be changed as long as there is no contradiction. Also, some processing procedures of the monitoring system 10 may be omitted.

Modification 17
Another aspect of the invention provides a method comprising steps of processing performed in at least one of the monitoring system 10, the sensor 100, the controller 200, the configuration unit 300, the server device 400, the wearable terminal 500, and/or the user terminal 600. You may Further, still another aspect of the present invention may provide a program executed in the sensor 100, the controller 200, the setting unit 300, the server device 400, the wearable terminal 500, or the user terminal 600. This program may be provided by being stored in a computer-readable recording medium, or may be provided by downloading via the Internet or the like.

10: Monitoring System, 100: Sensor, 200: Controller, 211: Acquisition Means, 212: Setting Means, 213: Transmission Means, 214: Acquisition Means, 215: Display Control Means, 300: Setting Unit, 400: Server Apparatus, 411 : acquisition means, 412: restriction means, 413: determination means, 414: provision means, 415: output means, 500: wearable terminal, 600: user terminal, 611: transmission means, 612: acquisition means, 613: display control means

Claims (8)

A monitoring system that monitors intrusions into a monitored area where users enter and exit based on a plurality of security modes,
determining means for determining a privilege to be given to the user according to an operation for setting one of the plurality of security modes;
and output means for outputting privilege information indicating the privilege determined by the determination means. 2. The monitoring system according to claim 1, wherein said determining means determines said privilege for each said operation performed by said user. 3. The monitoring system according to claim 1, wherein said determining means determines said privilege according to the number of said operations performed by said user during a predetermined period. 4. The monitoring system according to claim 2 or 3, wherein said determining means has an upper limit on the total number of said benefits to be given in a predetermined period or the number of said operations targeted for said benefits. The plurality of security modes include at least a security mode for monitoring the monitoring area and a release mode for not monitoring the monitoring area,
Further comprising setting means for setting one of the plurality of security modes,
5. The monitoring system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the determining means determines the privilege to be given to the user according to the number of days during which the caution mode was set in a predetermined period in the past. 6. The monitoring system according to claim 5, wherein said determining means determines a privilege of higher value as the number of consecutive days on which said alert mode was set in said past predetermined period increases. The plurality of security modes include an unmanned security mode for monitoring the monitoring area when the monitoring area is unmanned and a manned security mode for monitoring the monitoring area when the monitoring area is manned,
setting means for setting one of the plurality of security modes;
a notification means for notifying the user who is not using the manned security mode based on the setting history of the plurality of security modes to guide the use of the manned security mode;
The determining means determines that when the manned alert mode is set according to the user's operation after the notification is given, the manned alert mode is set before the notification. 7. A monitoring system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it determines high-value rewards by to the computer,
a step of determining a privilege to be given to the user according to an operation of setting one of the plurality of security modes in a monitoring system that monitors intrusions into a monitoring area where a user enters and exits based on a plurality of security modes; ,
and a step of outputting privilege information indicating the determined privilege.

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