JP2023098445A - Privilege offering system, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To give motivation by which a user increases the use of a security device.SOLUTION: Acquisition means 711 acquires various types of information including operation information, information on a security target area, and security mode information, which are transmitted from a server device. Offering means 712 offers points to a user or a property based on the various types of information acquired by the acquisition means 711 and an operation type table 7023. The offering of points is performed by adding the user's points to a point DB 7022 for each type of the points. When operations related to the security of the property belong to a first type, the offering means 712 offers property points to the property. When the operations belong to a second type, the offering means 712 offers individual points to a user who has performed the operations. Transmission means 713 transmits information on the offered points to a controller 200 or a user terminal 600 that is a device operated by the user.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to technology for giving benefits to users in connection with the use of security devices.

A security device is known that receives an operation for guarding a property from a user associated with the property. For example, in Patent Document 1, a card reader reads an ID card possessed by an operator to authenticate whether the operator is a family member or the like who has the authority to operate a security device that guards an area surveillance area. do.

JP 2008-250745 A

Security device users perform operations to use the security device in their daily lives. However, if this operation is habitually performed on a day-to-day basis in which there are few irregularities in security, it is difficult to obtain a feeling of use of the security device, and it is difficult to obtain motivation to make more use of the security device.

One of the objects of the present invention is to increase the motivation of the user to make more use of the security device.

One aspect of the present invention is a privilege granting system that grants a privilege to a plurality of users who use a security device that monitors a property, and when the user operates the security device, When the operation belongs to a first type, the privilege is given to the plurality of users including the operator who performed the operation, and when the operation belongs to a second type different from the first type, the privilege is given. To provide a privilege granting system having granting means for granting the privilege to an operator who has performed an operation, and notification means for notifying information of the privilege to a user who has been granted the privilege.

The operation belonging to the first type may include at least an operation of changing a monitoring state of the property.

The security device monitors intrusions into the property based on a plurality of security modes, and the operation of setting the security mode to an unmanned security mode that monitors the property when the property is unattended includes: An operation belonging to the first type and changing the security mode to a manned security mode for monitoring the property when the property is manned may belong to the second type.

Further comprising determination means for determining a user who is located at the property among the plurality of users, and the provision means performs the operation when the operation is an operation to set the manned alert mode. The privilege may be given not only to the operator but also to the user who is present when the operation is performed.

Another aspect of the present invention is a privilege granting system that grants privileges to each of a property and a plurality of users associated with the property, wherein the user is a security device that monitors the property When an operation is performed, if the operation belongs to the first type, a privilege is given to the property, and if the operation belongs to a second type different from the first type, the operator who performed the operation is given a privilege. A privilege granting system having means for granting a privilege and notification means for notifying information of the privilege to a user who is granted the privilege or a user associated with the property to which the privilege is granted. offer.

According to still another aspect of the present invention, a computer included in a privilege granting system that grants privileges to a plurality of users who use a security device for monitoring a property is provided with a computer that allows the user to operate the security device. if the operation belongs to a first type, granting the privilege to the plurality of users including the operator who performed the operation; and a step of giving a privilege to the operator who performed the operation when the device belongs to the type 2; a step of transmitting information of the privilege to the user who has been given the privilege to a device operated by the user; Provide a program to run

According to still another aspect of the present invention, a computer included in a benefit granting system that grants benefits to a property and a user associated with the property, and a security device for monitoring the property by the user. a step of giving points to the object if the operation belongs to a first type, and if the operation belongs to a second type different from the first type, the operation a step of giving a privilege to the operator who performed the above; and a device operated by the user to provide information on the privilege to the user who has been granted the privilege or to the user associated with the property to which the privilege has been granted and providing a program for executing.

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

The figure which shows an example of a structure of the point provision system 10 which concerns on embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a controller 200; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a server device 400; FIG. The figure which shows an example of a structure of the user terminal 600. FIG. The figure which shows an example of a structure of the point provision apparatus 700. FIG. The figure which shows the example of user DB7021. The figure which shows the example of point DB7022. FIG. 7 shows an example of an operation type table 7023; FIG. 4 is a sequence chart showing an example of operations related to operations on the controller 200. FIG. 4 is a sequence chart showing an example of operations related to operations on the user terminal 600. FIG. 4 is a sequence chart showing an example of operations related to point awarding;

1. Configuration FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a point awarding system 10 according to an embodiment. The point granting system 10 provides a security service for guarding a security target area (hereinafter also referred to as "property") 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 guarded area is not limited to the residence of the user, and may be an office building, a commercial facility, or the like. In addition to the security service described above, the point granting system 10 also includes, for example, a healthcare service that is a service related to managing the health of the user, and a monitoring service that is a service for watching over the elderly living in the user's residence. services may be provided.

The point granting system 10 grants points to the user according to the mode of use of the security service in order to increase the motivation of the user to make more use of the security service. This point is an example of the "privilege" according to the present invention, and is value information expressed numerically. A benefit is an incentive such as a product or service that benefits a user or makes them feel that they are using a security service. Points are numerical values that can be exchanged for these goods and services. Here, "guarding the guarded area" includes, for example, monitoring abnormalities such as intrusion into the guarded area, locking the entrance, and notifying the guard.

The point giving system 10 includes a plurality of sensors 100 , a controller 200 , a setting unit 300 , a server device 400 , a user terminal 600 and a point giving device 700 .

A plurality of sensors 100, a controller 200, and a setting unit 300 are installed in a guarded area (property) such as a user's residence, workplace, store, etc., and are connected via a communication network 11 such as a LAN (Local Area Network). ing. The server device 400 is installed in a security center operated by a company that provides security services and healthcare services. A user terminal 600 is owned by a user. Controller 200, server device 400, user terminal 600, and point granting device 700 are connected via communication network 12 including the Internet and a mobile communication network.

A plurality of sensors 100 are used for intrusion monitoring applications to detect intruders into security target areas. When the security target area is a residence, the plurality of sensors 100 includes 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. In one example, the plurality of sensors 100 includes window/door sensors, motion sensors, TOF (Time Of Flight) sensors, ultrasonic (millimeter wave, microwave) sensors, and lighting/appliance operation detection 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. A TOF (Time Of Flight) sensor and an ultrasonic sensor are installed in a flow line portion and a living room to detect a user's posture. The lighting/home appliance operation detection sensor detects an operation on the home appliance. The lighting/home appliance operation detection sensor may be provided in the home appliance and detect an operation performed using an operation button of the home appliance. Alternatively, the lighting/appliance operation detection sensor may be installed at a location where it can receive an operation signal transmitted from the remote controller to the home appliance, and detect the operation of the home appliance based on this operation signal. Examples of home appliances include television receivers, lighting equipment, air conditioners, heaters, fans, and radios.

The controller 200 uses the sensor 100 to monitor intrusions into the security target area where the user resides, based on the security mode indicating the mode of security of the property, which is set according to the user's operation. Controller 200 is an example of a "security device" according to the present invention. When the sensor 100 detects an intruder, the controller 200 notifies the server device 400 that the intruder has entered the guarded area. 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 living room wall or placed on the table.

The unmanned security mode is a security mode that is used when the user is out and the security target area is unmanned, and the security target area is monitored. In the unmanned alert mode, intrusion monitoring is performed in the entire guarded area. In the unmanned alert mode, when at least one of the plurality of sensors 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 that is used when a user is in the guarded area (at home), that is, when manned, to monitor the guarded area. In the manned guard mode, at least a part of the guarded area is monitored for intrusion within a range in which the behavior of the user at home is allowed to a certain extent and no intrusion is judged to be abnormal. For example, in the manned alert mode, predetermined perimeter areas such as entrance doors, windows, gates, and the outdoors of the residence are monitored in order to detect intrusion into the guarded area from the outside. Alternatively, among a plurality of areas included in the security target area, an area designated according to the user's operation may be monitored. In the manned alert mode, when detection information is output from the sensor 100 installed in the outer peripheral area or a designated area, 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, if 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 living room or pressing, and only a window / door sensor is installed), all sensors in the manned alert mode Intrusion monitoring by 100 (monitoring the entire monitoring area 50) may be performed. Since both the unmanned security mode and the manned security mode are security modes for monitoring the security target area, they are also collectively referred to as "security mode".

The release mode is a security mode in which the security target area is not guarded. The release mode is used when there is no need to monitor intruders when there are users in the guarded area. In the release mode, intruders to the guarded area are 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. - 特許庁

The setting unit 300 receives 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 home. An operation to set the security mode is an operation to change the monitoring state of the object.

When server device 400 receives an abnormal signal from controller 200, server device 400 outputs information on the guarded area. The controller of the monitoring sensor that receives the output of this information notifies the user of the content of the abnormal signal, or urges the guards to rush to the guarded area and deal with it.

The user terminal 600 is carried in a bag or pocket by the user. The user terminal 600 communicates with the controller 200 via the server device 400 and acquires the setting history of the security mode, which is used for analysis of the usage status of the security mode. Also, the user terminal 600 transmits an operation to set the security mode to the controller 200 via the server device 400 . The user terminal 600 executes, for example, an application program that provides functions related to security services (hereinafter referred to as "security service application"). A screen displayed by the security service application (hereinafter referred to as an "application screen") accepts a user's operation. A user who uses multiple properties selects a property within the security service application and uses the security service (setting of security mode, etc.) for the selected property. Examples of the user terminal 600 include smart phones, mobile phones, personal computers, and tablet terminals. Also, the user terminal 600 may be a wearable terminal such as a watch type or glasses type worn on the user's arm, head, or the like. Also, the user terminal 600 may measure the user's health-related information (number of steps, distance traveled, heart rate, walking accuracy, etc.) and transmit the measurement results to the server device 400 .

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 programs and various data for realizing the functions of the device itself. The data stored in the storage unit 202 includes information indicating the currently set security mode and an authentication code required for setting the security mode. 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 .

An operation unit 204 accepts various operations for its own device. Operations accepted by the operation unit 204 include an operation to set the security mode and an operation to read an authentication code from an authentication medium. For example, the operation unit 204 includes a touch sensor for receiving operations on the screen of the display unit 205, an operation button for receiving security mode settings, and a reader for reading an authentication code from an authentication medium such as an IC card possessed by the user. and are included. The display unit 205 displays various information. The information displayed by the display unit 205 includes information indicating the security mode currently set, the state of the sensor 100, and 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 for notifying the occurrence of an abnormality and a message voice. For example, ringing unit 206 includes a speaker.

The control unit 201 functions as an acquisition unit 211 , a setting unit 212 , a transmission unit 213 and a display control unit 214 . 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 detection information output from sensor 100 . Further, when an operation for setting the security mode is performed using the setting unit 300, the acquisition means 211 acquires operation information indicating this operation. The operation of setting the security mode is an operation of giving an instruction to the controller 200, which is a security device, and is one of the operations related to the security of the property. When the security mode is set, the controller 200 guards the property according to the set security mode.

Further, when the user operates the controller 200 on the user terminal 600 , the acquisition unit 211 acquires operation information indicating this operation via the server device 400 . Therefore, this acquisition unit 211 is an example of a receiving unit that receives an operation related to security of the property from the user.

Further, when the controller 200 is operated to confirm the registration information using the setting unit 300, the acquisition unit 211 acquires user information indicating completion of confirmation of the registration information and completion of update of the registration information in response to this operation. to get This operation of confirming the registered information is an operation of giving an instruction to the controller 200, which is a security device, and is one of the operations related to the security of the property.

The setting means 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 using the setting unit 300. In this case, the security mode is set according to the operation information acquired by the acquisition means 211 .

The transmitting means 213 transmits security mode information indicating the security mode set by the setting means 212 to the server device 400 . The security mode information may be transmitted each time the security mode is changed, or each time the security mode is changed, the security mode information is temporarily stored in the storage unit 202 and collectively transmitted at predetermined time intervals. good too. The security mode information includes information indicating the type of security mode that has been set and the date and time when the security mode was set. The security mode information also includes operation information indicating the user's operation that triggered the change of the security mode.

Further, when the acquiring unit 211 acquires user information, the transmitting unit 213 transmits this user information to the server device 400 . The user information includes operation information indicating the user's operation that triggered the execution of the security test.

The display control unit 214 causes the display unit 205 to display various types of information such as operation images used for operations or currently registered user information, or causes the sound unit 206 to output them.

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 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 .

The control unit 401 functions as acquisition means 411 , processing means 412 and transmission means 413 . 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 .

Acquisition means 411 acquires detection information of sensor 100 and security mode information from controller 200 . Further, the acquiring unit 411 acquires operation information including details of user's operation and user's identification information from the user terminal 600 .

The processing means 412 performs security processing according to the detection information acquired by the acquisition means 411 . For example, when the detection information includes an abnormal signal, the processing means 412 identifies the information of the guarded area and identifies the controller to be output to the transmission means 413 .

Further, the processing means 412 determines whether or not the operation information acquired by the acquisition means 411 indicates an instruction to the controller 200, which is a security device.

Also, the processing means 412 stores the measurement information acquired by the acquisition means 411 in the storage section 402 .

Further, the processing means 412 stores the security mode designated by the user in the storage section 402 according to the security mode information acquired by the acquisition means 411 . The security mode information includes information indicating the type of security mode that has been set and the date and time when the security mode was set.

The transmitting means 413 transmits the operation information acquired by the acquiring means 411 to the point granting device 700 . Further, when the transmission unit 413 determines that the operation information acquired by the acquisition unit 411 indicates an instruction to the controller 200 , the transmission unit 413 also transmits this operation information to the controller 200 .

Further, when the detection information acquired by the acquisition means 411 includes an abnormal signal, the transmission means 413 transmits information on the security target area to the controller specified by the acquisition means 411 .

In addition, when the security mode is specified by the user and the security mode is stored in the storage unit 402, the transmitting means 413 gives points to the operation information indicating the user's operation that caused the security mode to be specified. Send to device 700 .

FIG. 4 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 application programs for realizing the functions of the user terminal 600 . 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 for detecting various information regarding the user terminal 600 or the user. The sensor unit 606 includes a GPS (Global Positioning System) or GNSS (global navigation satellite system) receiver, a geomagnetic sensor, an altimeter, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, and an ambient light sensor. A GPS or GNSS receiver receives signals from GPS or GNSS satellites and determines the position of user terminal 600 based on the received signals. The geomagnetic sensor measures the direction of the user terminal 600 by detecting geomagnetism. The altimeter measures the altitude of user terminal 600 . The acceleration sensor measures the acceleration of user terminal 600 . A gyro sensor measures the angular velocity of the user terminal 600 . The ambient light sensor is a sensor that measures the brightness around the user terminal 600 .

Note that the sensors included in the sensor unit 606 are not limited to the sensors described above. Other sensors may be included in the sensor portion 606 . For example, the sensor unit 606 may have a sensor that measures the user's health, such as a blood oxygen concentration sensor that measures the oxygen concentration in the user's blood, a heartbeat sensor that measures the user's heartbeat, and the like. . Further, the communication unit 603 may be used for wirelessly communicating with a device such as a wearable terminal equipped with a sensor for measuring the user's health, according to a wireless communication standard. The healthcare service is a different service from the security service that guards the property, but the security service application may notify the user of the measurement results.

The control unit 601 functions as determination means 611 , reception means 612 , display control means 613 and transmission means 614 . 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 .

The determination unit 611 determines whether the user has left the guarded area, returned to the guarded area, or approached the guarded area. Here, "returning home" means returning to the guarded area. The guarded area is not necessarily limited to the user's house, and may be a place other than the user's house. As such, "returning home" encompasses returning to a place other than one's home.

As a method of determining whether the user has left the guarded area, for example, a nearby area is set in advance around the guarded area, and the position measured by the GPS or GNSS receiver of the sensor unit 606 is detected in this nearby area. There is a method of determining that the user has left the guarded area when moving from inside to outside. As a method of determining approach to the security target area, when the position measured by the GPS or GNSS receiver of the sensor unit 606 moves from outside to inside the nearby area, it is determined that the user has approached the security target area. There is a way to determine As a method for determining whether to return to the security target area, when it is determined that the user has approached the security target area and the security mode is changed from the alert mode to the release mode according to the operation received from the user. indicates that the user can enter the guarded area, so there is a method of determining that the user has returned home to the guarded area. Note that the method of determining that the person has returned home is not limited to this method. Return home may be determined based on the information.

The accepting unit 612 accepts an operation from the user through the operation unit 604, and generates operation information including information on the user who performed the operation and details of the operation. Therefore, this receiving means 612 is an example of receiving means for receiving an operation from the user. The user information includes user identification information as well as the result of determination by determination means 611 as to whether or not the user has returned home to the guarded area.

The display control unit 613 causes the display unit 605 to display various types of information such as an operation image used for operation or information on points given by the point giving device 700 .

Transmission means 614 transmits the operation information generated by reception means 612 to server device 400 .

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the point granting device 700. As shown in FIG. The point granting device 700 is a device that grants points to properties and users associated with the properties. The point granting device 700 includes a control section 701 , a storage section 702 and a communication section 703 . Each part of the point granting device 700 is connected via a bus. The control unit 701, the storage unit 702, and the communication unit 703 are basically the same as the control unit 401, the storage unit 402, and the communication unit 403 of the server device 400, respectively. However, the storage unit 702 stores an application program for realizing the function of the point granting device 700 . Note that the point granting device 700 may be on the Internet such as a cloud.

The storage unit 702 also stores a user DB 7021 , a point DB 7022 and an operation type table 7023 .

The user DB 7021 is a database that stores correspondence between users to whom points are given by the point giving device 700 and properties. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the user DB 7021. As shown in FIG. The user DB 7021 shown in FIG. 6 is composed of a table having a user ID column, an attribute column, and a corresponding property ID column.

The user ID column is a column for storing user IDs, which are identification information for identifying users. The attribute column is a column for storing the attribute of the user identified by the corresponding user ID. Here, the attributes of the user are, for example, the user's age, sex, medical history, belonging organization, role, and the like.

The column of corresponding property ID is a column for storing the property ID, which is identification information of the property associated with the user identified by the corresponding user ID. A property ID for identifying one or more properties is stored in one user ID. For example, in the user DB 7021 shown in FIG. 6, the user identified by the user ID "U1" is associated with the properties identified by the property IDs "J1" and "J2".

In the user DB 7021 shown in FIG. 6, the property ID "J1" is associated with the user IDs "U1", "U2", and "U3". That is, in this user DB 7021, a property is associated with a plurality of users. For example, when one property is a house (also called a living space), the house is associated with each family living in the house.

The point DB 7022 is a database that stores points given to users. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the point DB 7022. As shown in FIG. The point DB 7022 shown in FIG. 7 has a personal point table 70221 and a property point table 70222 .

The individual point table 70221 shown in FIG. 7 is a table that stores basic points (also referred to as individual points) and bonus points given to each user. The personal point table 70221 shown in FIG. 7 has a user ID column, a personal point column, and a bonus point column. The user ID column stores a user ID indicating each user. The column of individual points stores the total value of individual points given to the user identified by the corresponding user ID. The bonus point column stores the accumulated bonus points given to the user identified by the corresponding user ID.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 7, the user identified by the user ID "U1" is given "100" as personal points and "50" as bonus points. Here, individual points are points given when a user performs a predetermined type of operation.

A bonus point is a point given to a user who satisfies a special condition when the user performs a predetermined type of operation. This bonus point may be given to the user who has performed the operation, or may be given to the user who has not performed the operation.

The property point table 70222 shown in FIG. 7 is a table that stores points (referred to as property points) given to each user and each property associated with the user. Property point table 70222 shown in FIG. 7 is provided for each user ID described in personal point table 70221 . This property point table 70222 has a property ID column and a property point column. The property ID column stores a property ID, which is identification information of one or more properties associated with the user identified by the corresponding user ID in the user DB 7021 . The property point column stores the cumulative value of property points given to each property identified by the property ID associated with the user.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 7, properties identified by property IDs "J1" and "J2" are associated with the user identified by the user ID "U1". The property point given to this user for the property identified by the property ID "J1" is "250". On the other hand, the property point given to this user for the property identified by the property ID “J2” is “120”.

The operation type table 7023 is a table that stores the types and numerical values of points to be awarded in association with the types of operations. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the operation type table 7023. As shown in FIG. The operation type table 7023 shown in FIG. 8 has an operation type ID column, an operation type column, a point type column, a point value column, and a bonus value column.

The column of operation type ID is a column for storing an operation type ID that identifies the type of operation performed by the user (also referred to as an operation type). The column of operation type is a column for storing the content of the type of operation performed by the user. Here, the operation is an operation received from the user via the setting unit 300 or the user terminal 600 in the point granting system 10 .

For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the operation types include "change to unmanned alert mode", "change to release mode", "sensor operation check", "registration information check", "change to manned alert mode", There are "mode change history confirmation", "notification confirmation", "login to security service application", and the like. In the example shown in FIG. 8, "T1" to "T8" are assigned as operation type IDs to these operation types.

"Change to unmanned security mode" is an operation to change security mode from another mode to unmanned security mode.
"Change to release mode" is an operation to change the security mode from another mode to the release mode.
"Confirm sensor operation" is an operation for confirming the operating state of the sensor 100 (whether the sensor is operating normally, etc.).
"Registered information confirmation" is an operation for confirming whether user information such as emergency contacts registered in controller 200, user terminal 600, etc. is the latest.
"Change to manned security mode" is an operation to change the security mode from another mode to the manned security mode.
"Confirm mode change history" is an operation for confirming a history that stores the date when the security mode was changed and the type of security mode after the change.
“Notification confirmation” is an operation for confirming various notifications provided from the server device 400 on the controller 200 or the user terminal 600 . The notifications are, for example, questionnaires, the degree of utilization of the monitoring service, reports on the amount of activity of the person being watched over in the watching service, news on crime prevention (seasonal crime prevention information, advice tailored to each property, etc.), and the like.
"Login to security service application" is an operation to log in to the security service application.

The point type column is a column for storing the type of points given according to the type of security-related operation performed by the user. For example, in the operation type table 7023 shown in FIG. 8, it is assigned to four operations of "change to unmanned alert mode", "change to release mode", "sensor operation confirmation", and "registration information confirmation". The type of point is "property". In other words, when receiving these types of operations, the point granting device 700 grants property points to the property. In other words, if the operation is for all users associated with the property, property points are given. For example, the unmanned alert mode is set while the user is out, and since monitoring is performed when the user is unattended, all users are subject to this operation. In addition, the release mode is set when returning home, and is a mode in which not only the user but also a third party can enter and exit the room. In addition, registration information confirmation is an operation to confirm and update contact information such as emergency contact information linked to the property. operation.

On the other hand, in the operation type table 7023 shown in FIG. 8, given to the four operations of "change to manned security mode", "confirm mode change history", "confirm notification", and "login to security service application". The type of points to be displayed is "individual". In other words, when receiving these types of operations, the point granting device 700 grants personal points to the user who performed the operation. In other words, if the operation is not for all users associated with the property, but for an individual or some users, individual points are given. For example, the manned alert mode is set while the user is at home, and is set for the user who is at home to monitor. be. Mode change history confirmation, notification confirmation, and login to the security service application are performed by each individual by operating the user terminal 600 or the like, and are operations targeted at the individual user who performed the operation. It should be noted that points may be given according to the user's activity amount (number of steps, movement distance, etc.) measured by the user terminal 600, and the user himself/herself actively operates the security device on a daily basis. You can increase your motivation.

The point value column is a column for storing the numerical value of the points given according to the type of security-related operation performed by the user. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 8, the point values "P1" to "P4" are property point numerical values. In the example shown in FIG. 8, the point values "P5" to "P8" are numerical values of individual points.

The bonus value column is a column for storing the value of bonus points additionally given to the user who satisfies a predetermined special condition when an operation of a predetermined type relating to security is accepted. The bonus point value (bonus value) is indicated by, for example, a constant positive value.

Note that bonus points may not be awarded depending on the type of operation. In that case, the bonus value for that operation type is set to "0". The special condition imposed on the user to whom the bonus points are given is, for example, the condition that the user must be located (returning home) at a security target property when the operation is performed.

The control unit 701 shown in FIG. 5 functions as acquisition means 711 , provision means 712 and transmission means 713 . These functions are realized by the control unit 701 executing a program stored in the storage unit 702 and performing calculations by the control unit 701 or controlling each unit of the point granting device 700 .

Acquisition means 711 acquires various types of information such as operation information, security target area information, and security mode information sent from the server device 400 . The operation information acquired by the acquisition unit 711 includes operations related to security of the property by the security device. In other words, the acquisition unit 711 is an example of an acquisition unit that acquires operation information indicating an operation related to security of a property by a security device received from a user.

The giving unit 712 gives points to the user or the property based on the various information acquired by the acquiring unit 711 and the operation type table 7023 . Points are awarded by adding the user's points to the point DB 7022 for each type.

Giving means 712 gives individual points or bonus points when giving points only to the user who has performed the operation.

On the other hand, the granting unit 712 grants property points to the property when the operation regarding security of the property received from the user belongs to a predetermined type (referred to as a first type). At this time, the granting means 712 grants property points of equal value to all users associated with the property. That is, the property points given to the property by the giving means 712 are examples of points given to all the users associated with the property. Also, this granting means 712 is an example of granting means for granting points to a property when an operation related to guarding the property indicated in the acquired operation information belongs to the first type.

For example, in the operation type table 7023 shown in FIG. 8, four operation type IDs "T1" to "T4" are associated with the point type "property". This means that the operations identified by these four operation type IDs belong to the first type.

Even if an operation related to the security of the property is received from the user, if the operation belongs to a type different from the above-described first type (referred to as a second type), the granting means 712 determines whether the user has performed the operation. give individual points to In other words, the granting means 712 is an example of granting means for granting points to the user who performed the operation indicated in the acquired operation information when the operation belongs to the second type different from the first type.

For example, in the operation type table 7023 shown in FIG. 8, four operation type IDs "T5" to "T8" are associated with the point type "individual". This means that the operations identified by these four operation type IDs belong to the second type.

Therefore, in this point granting system 10 using the operation type table 7023 shown in FIG. 8, the operation to change the security mode indicating the style of security of the property to the unmanned security mode for guarding the entire property is the first type. This is an example of a privilege granting system in which operations for changing the security mode to the manned security mode for guarding a part of the property are each determined to belong to the second type.

Further, when receiving an operation belonging to the determined operation type from the user, the granting unit 712 further identifies the user who satisfies the special condition at that time. Then, the giving means 712 gives personal points to the user who performed the operation, gives property points to the property guarded by the operation, and gives property points to the user who satisfies a special condition when the operation is performed. Give bonus points for each.

For example, in the operation type table 7023 shown in FIG. 8, the operation type ID "T5" is associated with a bonus value "P11" that is a constant positive value that is not "0". When the operation identified by this operation type ID (in this case, "change to manned alert mode") is accepted, a bonus value (this In this case, it means that a bonus point indicated by "P11") is additionally given.

Also, the giving unit 712 may give the user an item corresponding to the user's points. In one example, items are components of objects included in the application screen of a security service application (for example, shapes and colors of houses, windows, doors, plants, posts, animals, etc. that mimic the security target area). be. Points required for using each item (hereinafter referred to as “required points”) are determined in advance and stored in the storage unit 702 . Giving means 712 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. 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 712 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 712 releases the item in response to a request from the user, and performs a process of subtracting the required points of the released item from the user's points stored in the point DB 7022. .

The transmitting means 713 transmits the information of the awarded points to the controller 200 or the user terminal 600, which is a device operated by the user. In other words, the transmission means 713 is a transmission means for transmitting the point information to the user who has been given the points or the user associated with the property to which the points have been given to the device operated by the user. For example. The transmitting means 713 may transmit information on points and items given in the current use, or may transmit information on points and items in the updated point DB 7022 .

2. Operation FIG. 9 is a sequence chart showing an example of operations related to operations on the controller 200 . This operation is started at predetermined time intervals. It should be noted that the same operations performed on the controller 200 can be performed on the user terminal 600 as well.

At step S<b>10 , the acquisition unit 211 of the controller 200 receives an operation from the user via the setting unit 300 . In step S11, the setting means 212 of the controller 200 determines whether or not the security mode has been changed. For example, if the user has not performed an operation to change the security mode, the determination in step S11 is NO. In this case, steps S12 and S13, which will be described later, are not performed. On the other hand, when the user performs an operation to change the security mode and the setting means 212 changes the security mode in accordance with this operation, the determination in step S11 becomes YES. In this case, the process proceeds to step S12.

In step S<b>12 , the transmission means 213 of the controller 200 transmits security mode information to the server device 400 . For example, when the manned security mode is changed to the unmanned security mode at 10:00 on December 1, 20XX, the security mode information includes the type of "unmanned security mode" and the set date and time of "December 1, 20XX at 10:00". It contains information indicating Acquisition means 411 of server device 400 receives security mode information from controller 200 .

In step S13, the acquiring unit 411 of the server device 400 receives (acquires) security mode information. The processing unit 412 of the server device 400 causes the storage unit 402 to store the security mode information acquired by the acquisition unit 411 . In this manner, the security mode information received from the controller 200 is stored in the storage unit 402 each time the security mode is changed. be.

In step S14, the transmission means 413 of the controller 200 transmits to the point granting device 700 the operation information indicating the user's operation that triggered the designation of the security mode indicated by the security mode information acquired by the acquisition means 411. .

In step S50, the granting unit 712 of the point granting device 700 identifies the type of operation indicated by the operation information acquired in step S14.

FIG. 10 is a sequence chart showing an example of operations related to operations on the user terminal 600. As shown in FIG. This operation is started at predetermined time intervals.

In step S41 in FIG. 10, the accepting unit 612 of the user terminal 600 accepts a login operation to the security service application from the user. In step S42, the transmission unit 614 of the user terminal 600 transmits login information to the server device 400 when login processing is executed based on the login operation accepted in step S41.

In step S43, the acquisition unit 411 of the server device 400 receives (acquires) the login information. The processing unit 412 of the server device 400 stores the login information acquired by the acquisition unit 411 in the storage unit. In step S<b>45 , the transmission unit 413 of the server device 400 transmits the operation information included in the login information acquired by the acquisition unit 411 to the point granting device 700 . In this step S45, the acquisition means 711 of the point granting device 700 acquires this operation information. The subsequent processing of the point granting device 700 in step S50 is the same as described above.

FIG. 11 is a sequence chart showing an example of operations related to point awarding. In step S<b>50 , the awarding unit 712 of the point awarding device 700 identifies the operation type indicated by the acquired operation information based on the operation type table 7023 . In step S51, the granting unit 712 of the point granting device 700 selects the user who performed the operation or the object to be guarded for the operation from the operation type table 7023 according to the specific result in step S50. The type and number of points given are given.

The assigning unit 712 identifies the operation type indicated by the operation information based on, for example, an operation type table 7023 shown in FIG. At this time, if the specified operation type is the first type identified by the operation type IDs "T1", "T2", "T3", and "T4" in the operation type table 7023, the providing unit 712 , property points of the point values “P1”, “P2”, “P3”, and “P4” stored in the operation type table 7023 are given to the properties to be guarded. For example, 5 property points are awarded when the unattended alert mode is set, 3 property points are awarded when the release mode is set, and 1 property point is awarded when the sensor operation is confirmed. When the registered information is confirmed, property points of 2 points are given to each property point.

Further, if the specified operation type is the second type identified by the operation type IDs "T5", "T6", "T7", and "T8" in the operation type table 7023, the providing unit 712 Individual points of point values "P5", "P6", "P7", and "P8" stored in the operation type table 7023 are given to the user who performed the operation. For example, 8 personal points will be earned when setting manned alert mode, 1 personal point will be earned when mode change history is confirmed, and 2 personal points will be earned when notification is confirmed. If you log in to the security service app, 1 point of personal points will be given respectively.

Here, if the operation type specified by the granting unit 712 is "change to manned alert mode", the granting unit 712 determines whether the user who performed the operation or the situation when the operation was performed satisfies a special condition. determine whether Then, only when it is determined that this user satisfies the special condition, bonus points corresponding to the bonus point value “P11” stored in the operation type table 7023 are added to the user. In the operation type table 7023 shown in FIG. 8, when the operation type is "change to manned alert mode", the operation type is identified by the operation type ID "T5".

A special condition is defined by, for example, the user's attribute, position, state, etc. when a predetermined operation is accepted. For example, the point granting device 700 defines, as a special condition imposed on the user, that the user must be present at the property to be guarded when the "change to manned guard mode" operation is performed. may In this case, when the controller 200 changes the security mode of the target property to the manned security mode, the granting means 712 of the point granting device 700 selects the number of users among the plurality of users associated with the property by the determination device 611. Bonus points with a bonus point value of "P11" are given to all the users determined to be located at the property. For example, 8 points (the same points as the individual points given to the operator) are given to all users who are present. Note that points different from the personal points given to the operator (points lower than the personal points) may be given.

In this case, when the property is a living space and the received operation related to security is an operation to change the security mode to the manned security mode, the granting means 712 instructs the user who is in the property to This is an example of a granting unit that grants bonus points different from the points granted to the user who performed the operation.

In step S<b>52 , the transmitting means 713 of the point granting device 700 transmits information on the granted points (referred to as point information) to the user terminal 600 . Further, in step S53, the transmission means 713 of the point granting device 700 transmits the imparted point information to the controller 200. FIG.

That is, the transmission means 713 is a transmission means for transmitting the point information to the user to whom the points are given or the user associated with the property to which the points are given to the device operated by the user. For example.

In step S<b>54 , the display control means 613 of the user terminal 600 causes the display section 605 to display the content of the point information transmitted from the point granting device 700 . Further, in step S55, the display control unit 214 of the controller 200 causes the display unit 205 to display the content of the point information transmitted from the point granting device 700, or causes the sound unit 206 to output the content. For users who use multiple properties, the points assigned to each property are displayed. In this case, individual points are given so that they can be used for all properties, and property points are given so that they can be used only for the given property. Personal points may be transferable between users.

The content of the point information is notified to the user by these displays or outputs. In other words, the point granting system 10 is an example of a privilege granting system having a notification means for notifying the point-given user or the user associated with the point-given property of the point information. be.

By performing the above operation, when the point granting system 10 receives an operation related to the security of the property from the user, if the operation belongs to the first type, the point granting system 10 provides the user with a link to the property. Give the attached property points. Further, when receiving an operation related to security of a property from a user, if the operation belongs to a second type different from the first type, the point granting system 10 provides an individual reward to the user who performed the operation. give points. Information on the awarded points is notified to the user. As a result, the user learns that in order to obtain property points, he or she must perform the operation belonging to the first type related to the security of the property, thereby increasing the motivation to perform the operation belonging to the first type. .

3. Modifications The invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. The above-described embodiment may be modified and implemented as in the following examples. At this time, two or more of the following modified examples may be used in combination.

Modification 1
In the above-described embodiment, the bonus value is a constant positive value, but it may be a value that changes according to a numerical value (referred to as an independent variable) that can be specified when the operation is performed. In this case, in the operation type table 7023, the function using the above-described independent variable may be described in the bonus value column. This function may be a monotonically increasing function that always increases or a monotonically decreasing function that always decreases as the independent variable increases. The function may also be a function with extrema.

Here, the independent variable may be, for example, the number of users who are present in the living space that is the property when the operation is performed. In this case, the point granting device 700 may specify whether or not the user is in the living space by using the return home determination result by the determination means 611 of the user terminal 600 worn by the user. . Users whose number is counted may be limited to users associated with this property in the user DB 7021 .

For example, when the point granting device 700 is operated to indicate an instruction to the controller 200 that guards the property, the greater the number of users present at the property, the higher the bonus points for each of the users. may be given.

Modification 2
In the above-described embodiment, the operation to change the security mode to the unmanned security mode belongs to the first type, and the operation to change to the manned security mode belongs to the second type. Not limited. For example, the point granting system 10 may define all operations that change the security mode as the first type.

Modification 3
In the above-described embodiment, the functional entity of the point awarding system 10 is an example, and is not limited to this example. The controller 200 , the server device 400 , or the user terminal 600 may have the function of the point granting device 700 . That is, the server device 400, the controller 200, or the user terminal 600 may perform the processing performed by the point granting device 700. FIG.

Modification 4
In the embodiment described above, the operation of the point awarding system 10 is not limited to the example described above. The order of the processing procedures of the point awarding system 10 may be changed as long as there is no contradiction. Also, part of the processing procedure of the point granting system 10 may be omitted.

Modification 5
In the above-described embodiment, the point granting system 10 grants points to the user as a privilege, but the privilege to be granted is not limited to points. For example, the point granting system 10 may grant items as privileges to properties or users instead of or in addition to points. For example, items such as key chains, money, coupons, prize application tickets, economic benefits such as reductions in security service usage fees, items used in application programs and games, titles such as security master classes, currency, characters electronic data such as controller, wearable terminal, and security service application icon displayed on the menu screen (home screen) of at least one of the user terminal, diagnosis related to healthcare (diagnosis of health condition from user's activity amount , use of medical checkups, etc.), release of use of applications (starting of applications that visualize the user's health condition, etc.), and digital content such as games, music, and videos. This item may be given according to points, or may be given by consuming points.

Modification 6
Also, in the above-described embodiment, property points are given to all members of the family associated with the property, but this is not the only option. For example, the property points may be shared points that are assigned and managed for each property and that can be used by users associated with the property.

Modification 7
In the above-described embodiment, the point awarding system 10 determines the points to be awarded when the operation of the security device is accepted, but this is not the only option. For example, when a predetermined reference time (for example, 6 o'clock) arrives, the operation history for the security device (security mode setting operation, security service application login operation, etc.) is referred to, and within a predetermined time (24 hours, etc.) The points to be given may be determined according to the user's operation. Also, the point to be given is determined each time the operation of the security device is accepted, and the timing of giving (notifying) the point to the user may be when the reference time arrives.

Modification 8
Also, in the above-described embodiment, the points notified to the user are managed and notified separately for individual points, bonus points, and property points, but this is not the only option. For example, each point may be totaled and managed and notified. Also, points obtained by totaling individual points and bonus points and property points may be separately managed and notified.

Modification 9
Further, in the above-described embodiment, property points are given for each property and individual points are given for all properties, but this is not the only option. For example, property points may also be available for all properties.

Modification 10
Further, in the above-described embodiment, an operation example of awarding property points and individual points has been shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, property points are given when the controller 200 battery is replaced (battery charging, battery replacement, etc.) or surveillance camera video is checked. Therefore, battery replacement and confirmation of recorded video are operations for all family members), and personal points may be given according to the user's anniversary (birthday, wedding anniversary, etc.) . It should be noted that points may be given according to the user's activity amount (number of steps, movement distance, etc.) measured by the user terminal 600 . As a result, in addition to the operation of the security device, by giving points according to the user's own information, it is possible to increase the motivation to use the security device on a daily basis.

Modification 11
Another aspect of the present invention is a method having processing steps performed in at least one of the point awarding system 10, the sensor 100, the controller 200, the setting unit 300, the server device 400, the user terminal 600, and the point awarding device 700. may be provided. Further, still another aspect of the present invention may provide a program executed by the sensor 100, the controller 200, the setting unit 300, the server device 400, the user terminal 600, or the point granting device 700.

This program, for example, causes a computer included in a benefit granting system that grants benefits to a plurality of users who use a security device that monitors a property, when the user operates the security device. a step of granting the benefit to the plurality of users including the operator who performed the operation when the operation belongs to a first type; and a second type in which the operation is different from the first type. a step of giving a privilege to the operator who performed the operation, and a step of sending the privilege-granted information to the device operated by the user. It is a program for In addition, this program, for example, to a computer included in a privilege granting system that grants privileges to each property and a user associated with the property, to a security device that monitors the property for the user When an operation is performed, if the operation belongs to a first type, giving points to the property; and if the operation belongs to a second type different from the first type, performing the operation. a step of giving a privilege to an operator who performed the above step, and sending the information of the privilege to the user who was given the privilege or the user associated with the property to which the privilege was given to the device operated by the user A program for executing a sending step. 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: Point giving system 100: Sensor 11: Communication network 12: Communication network 200: Controller 201: Control unit 202: Storage unit 203: Communication unit 204: Operation unit 205: Display unit 206 : ringing unit, 211: acquisition unit, 212: setting unit, 213: transmission unit, 214: display control unit, 300: setting unit, 400: server device, 401: control unit, 402: storage unit, 403: communication unit, 411: acquisition means, 412: processing means, 413: transmission means, 600: user terminal, 601: control unit, 602: storage unit, 603: communication unit, 604: operation unit, 605: display unit, 606: sensor unit, 611: Determination means, 612: Acceptance means, 613: Display control means, 614: Transmission means, 700: Point giving device, 701: Control unit, 702: Storage unit, 7021: User DB, 7022: Point DB, 70221: Personal point table 70222: Property point table 7023: Operation type table 703: Communication unit 711: Acquisition means 712: Giving means 713: Transmission means

Claims (7)

A privilege granting system that grants a privilege to a plurality of users who use a security device that monitors a property,
When the user performs an operation on the security device, if the operation belongs to a first type, the privilege is given to the plurality of users including the operator who performed the operation, and the operation is performed. granting means for granting the privilege to the operator who performed the operation when the operator belongs to a second type different from the first type;
a notification means for notifying a user to whom a privilege has been granted information about the privilege;
A privilege granting system having. 2. The privilege granting system according to claim 1, wherein the operation belonging to the first type includes at least an operation of changing the state of monitoring of the property. The security device monitors intrusions into the property based on a plurality of security modes,
The operation of setting the security mode to an unmanned security mode for monitoring the property when the property is unattended belongs to the first type,
2. The privilege granting system according to claim 1, wherein an operation for changing the guard mode to a manned guard mode for monitoring the property when the property is manned belongs to the second type. Further comprising determination means for determining a user located at the property among the plurality of users,
The giving means is
3. When the operation is an operation to set the manned alert mode, the privilege is granted not only to the operator who performed the operation but also to the existing user when the operation is performed. The privilege granting system described in . A benefit granting system that grants benefits to each of a property and a plurality of users associated with the property,
When the user operates a security device that monitors the property, if the operation belongs to a first type, the property is given a privilege, and the operation is of a type different from the first type. granting means for granting a privilege to the operator who performed the operation when it belongs to the type 2;
a notification means for notifying a user to whom a privilege has been granted or a user associated with the property to which a privilege has been granted, of information on the privilege;
A privilege granting system having. A computer included in a privilege granting system that grants privileges to multiple users of a security device that monitors a property,
a step of giving the privilege to the plurality of users including the operator who performed the operation when the user performed the operation on the security device and the operation belongs to a first type; ,
giving a privilege to the operator who performed the operation when the operation belongs to a second type different from the first type;
a step of transmitting, to a user who has been granted a privilege, information on the privilege to a device operated by the user;
program to run the A computer included in a privilege granting system that grants privileges to each property and users associated with the property,
a step of giving points to the property when the user operates a security device that monitors the property and the operation belongs to a first type;
giving a privilege to the operator who performed the operation when the operation belongs to a second type different from the first type;
a step of transmitting information on the privilege to a user who has been granted a privilege or a user associated with the property to which the privilege has been granted to a device operated by the user;
program to run the

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