JP2023107254A - intercom - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an intercom having a function of allowing a resident at home to easily determine, before actually starting a response, an attribute (general, home delivery, sales person, solicitation) of a visitor who made a call.SOLUTION: An intercom includes: a camera 21 for imaging a visitor; an outdoor slave unit 2 having a speaker 22 which outputs voice from a resident at home and a call button 23 to be used by a visitor to call the resident; and an indoor master unit connected to the outdoor slave unit 2. The call button 23 of the outdoor slave unit 2 includes a first call button 23a to be used by a visitor for general purpose or delivery to call the resident, and a second call button 23b to be used by a visitor for the purpose of sales, solicitation, and guidance to call the resident. The resident at home can easily determine, before actually starting a response, an attribute (general, home delivery, sales, solicitation, or the like,) of the visitor who made a call, accordingly.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

The present invention relates to an interphone having an outdoor handset and an in-house master unit.

Conventionally, there have been various interphones equipped with camera functions, biometric authentication functions such as fingerprints and voice, and functions for linking with mobile terminals, so that residents can identify unwanted visitors such as vicious pushy sales, sales and solicitations in advance. are on sale.

For example, an intercom has been disclosed that prevents an unknown third party from ringing by using a mobile phone call, a personal identification number input, biometric authentication, or the like (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Also, there is a comparison unit that compares the voice data extracted by the voice recognition unit with the keywords registered in the database. An interphone that outputs a warning message to a resident is also disclosed (see Patent Document 2, for example). Further, an interphone that displays an image of label information indicating the functions of a plurality of function buttons in a positional relationship corresponding to the arrangement positions of the plurality of function buttons has been disclosed (see, for example, Patent Document 3).

JP 2019-022203 A JP 2012-138873 A JP 2019-193233 A

However, with conventional intercoms, anyone can press the call button on the handset installed outside the home, so in most cases, the resident will not be able to answer the call directly or until the visitor is confirmed on the screen of the home base unit. , delivery companies, sales, etc. cannot be determined. As a result, if they do not understand the intention, appearance, or voice of a visitor, they are forced to go out to the front door and respond directly. There is a problem of stuttering.

In addition, when called by a visitor, the residents cannot immediately determine whether or not they need to respond to the visitor, so if they are cooking, they should stop their hands and respond, and if they are taking a bath, they should leave in a hurry. There are many cases where people thought it was a sale and stayed away, but it turned out to be a home delivery. In particular, in recent years, there has been a rapid increase in the number of home delivery services using the Internet, and it has become a serious social problem that a person leaves the delivery company at home and requests redelivery.

Therefore, if there is an intercom with a function that allows residents to more easily and reliably identify the attributes of visitors (general, home delivery, sales, solicitation, etc.), it will be possible to reduce unnecessary responses for residents, people will be able to respond with certainty.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems. An object of the present invention is to provide an interphone having functions that can be easily identified.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an outdoor handset having a camera for imaging a visitor, a speaker for outputting voice from a resident in the house, and a call button for the visitor to call the resident; In an intercom provided with an in-home base unit connected for communication with a handset, the call button of the out-of-home handset includes a first call button for a visitor for general/delivery purposes to call a resident, and a sales/sales/ and a second call button for a visitor for the purpose of soliciting and guiding to call the resident.

In addition, the in-home master unit of the intercom according to the present invention includes a master unit-side speaker for outputting voice, an operation button for instructing a function requested by a resident in the house, and an image for displaying a visitor captured by the camera. A display unit and a light-emitting unit, wherein the light-emitting unit includes a first light-emitting unit that lights or blinks only when the first call button is pressed, and a light-emitting unit that lights or blinks only when the second call button is pressed. It is preferable to have a blinking second light emitting part.

Further, the master unit-side speaker of the intercom according to the present invention emits a preset first ring tone when the first call button is pressed, and preset when the second call button is pressed. Preferably, a second ringing tone is emitted that is different from said first ringing tone played.

An intercom according to the present invention includes an external handset having a camera for capturing an image of a visitor, a speaker for outputting voice from a resident in the house, and a call button for the visitor to call the resident, and a communication connection with the external handset. and an in-home master unit. The call button of the out-of-home handset is the first call button for general/delivery visitors to call residents, and the second call button for visitors to call residents for sales/invitation/guidance purposes. and a button. With this configuration, the inhabitants of the house can more easily determine the attribute of the calling visitor (general, home delivery, sales, solicitation, etc.) before actually starting the response.

1(a) and 1(b) are configuration diagrams of an interphone according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. Fig. 3 is a front view of an external handset that constitutes the same intercom; Fig. 2 is a front view of an in-home master unit that constitutes the same intercom; FIG. 11 is a front view of an outdoor handset according to a modification of the embodiment;

(Embodiment)
An intercom 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises, as shown in FIG. and an in-home master unit 3 connected via wired/wireless communication.

Basically, the visitor pushes the call button of the remote handset 2 to call the resident. The remote handset 2 is equipped with a camera using an imaging device such as a high-sensitivity CCD, and the resident can check the visitor imaged by the camera on the screen (video display section) of the in-home master device 3 while using the loudspeaker. make a call via Then, when necessary, the user directly responds or presses the unlock button to unlock the entrance lobby or the entrance.

First, the function of the remote terminal 2 will be described with reference to FIG. The out-of-home handset 2 includes a camera 21 for capturing an image of a visitor, a speaker 22 for outputting voice from a resident in the home, a call button 23 for the visitor to call a resident, and a camera 21, a speaker 22, and a call button 23. has a housing 24 in which is housed. In this embodiment, the housing 24 has a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the front.

The call buttons 23 of the out-of-home handset 2 are a first call button 23a for general/delivery visitors to call the residents, and a first call button 23a for sales/invitation/guidance visitors to call the residents. and a second call button 23b. Here, the first call button 23a and the second call button 23b are arranged on the lower end side of the housing 24, and the attribute of the visitor (general/delivery for the first call button 23a, sales for the second call button 23b)・ Solicitation / guidance) is displayed in large letters. The width of the call button 23 in the height direction is preferably, for example, about 3 cm, the characters are easier to understand if displayed in hiragana, and the button cover can be made of an acrylic plate to prevent burning. Although the number of call buttons 23 is not limited to two, it is easier to understand if the attribute of the visitor is roughly classified into two and the number of call buttons 23 is two.

Next, the functions of the in-home master unit 3 will be described with reference to FIG. The in-home base unit 3 includes a base-side speaker 31 for outputting voice, an operation button 32 for instructing a function requested by a resident in the home, and an image of a visitor captured by the camera 21 of the out-of-home base unit 2. It includes a display unit 33, a light emitting unit 34, a printed circuit board having a drive circuit for driving these functions, and an in-home device housing 35 that accommodates a plurality of communication lines. For example, when the in-home master unit 3 is installed on an indoor wall, the housing 35 is embedded in the wall surface and fixed.

The master unit side speaker 31 generates sound in accordance with the electric signal in order to transmit the voice uttered by the visitor to the resident via the remote terminal 2 outside the home. Note that the parent device-side speaker 31 emits not only voice, but also a first ringing sound, a second ringing sound, a warning sound, and the like, which will be described later. In addition, by using the volume control dial 31a, when it is difficult for residents to hear the visitor's voice, the first ringing tone and the second ringing tone, the volume of the incoming call and the ringing tone can be increased to make it easier to hear. It is also possible to set the ringing tone to zero when the second call button 23b for sales/invitation/guidance is pressed so as not to interfere with home work or children's naps.

The operation button 32 has a plurality of buttons 32a such as "unlock", "menu", "playback", and "absence". Then, the operation button 32a is pressed to perform the requested control. For example, an emergency button is pressed in the event of a fire, accident, or other trouble, and an audible alarm is sent to the dwelling unit or control room. The unlock button is used to unlock the automatic lock or the electric lock at the entrance of the dwelling unit when receiving guests. The operation buttons 32 also include a call start button 32b for the resident of the house to start a call with a visitor, and a call end button 32c for ending the call.

The image display unit 33 is a color liquid crystal monitor or the like that displays a visitor or other display imaged by the camera 21 provided in the remote terminal 2 . The resident confirms the visitor based on the image displayed on the image display section 33. - 特許庁The image display unit 33 can also display functions, display a fire alarm in the event of a fire, etc., in addition to displaying the visitor at the entrance.

The light-emitting unit 34 is a light-emitting unit such as an LED. and a second light emitting portion 34b that lights or blinks only when the light is turned on. For example, the first light emitting portion 34a is a blue lamp corresponding to general/home delivery, and the second light emitting portion 34b is a yellow lamp corresponding to sales/invitation/guidance.

Further, the base unit side speaker 31 emits a preset first ring tone when the first call button 23a is pressed, and emits a preset first ring tone when the second call button 23b is pressed. emits a second ring tone that is different from The first ringing tone and the second ringing tone are distinguished by sound pattern, pitch and intensity of sound, melody, etc., and can be specified in advance by the inhabitants of the house. Note that the light emitting unit 34 and the ringing tone of the in-home base unit 3 are interlocked with the call buttons 23 a and 23 b of the out-of-home base unit 2 .

In this way, the in-home base unit 3 is provided with the light-emitting units 34a and 34b interlocked with the call buttons 23a and 23b of the out-of-home base unit 2, respectively, and the ringing tone, so that the resident can directly answer the visitor. Before, the attributes of visitors can be easily identified by light and sound. For example, when the first call button 23a corresponding to "general/delivery" is pressed, the light-emitting part 34a of the in-home master unit 3 flashes green and the first ring tone sounds. When the second call button 23b corresponding to "sales/invitation/guidance" is pressed, the light-emitting part 34b of the in-home base unit 3 flashes in yellow and a second ringing tone is emitted. As a result, even if the resident is in a place in the house where the intercom 1 cannot be seen, the resident can determine the attribute of the visitor by the sound. attributes can be judged at a minimum, and the residents can immediately judge whether or not they need to respond.

The light emitting units 34a and 34b are arranged on the left and right sides of the housing 35, respectively, as shown in FIG. With this configuration, the resident can quickly determine the attribute of the visitor by light. As a result, even children and the elderly can easily discern the attributes of visitors based on information on at least one of light and sound, and can respond to visitors even in the situation where they are placed, such as in the bathroom or toilet. It is possible to judge whether or not to do so, and to obtain a greater sense of security. Note that the arrangement of the operation buttons 32 and the light emitting section 34 shown in FIG. 3 is an example, and they may be arranged side by side. Also, the visitor's history and the call history of the call button 23 may be stored in the memory section of the in-house main unit 3 or the like.

As described above, the intercom 1 according to the present embodiment has a camera 21 for imaging a visitor, a speaker 22 for outputting voices from residents in the house, and a call button 23 for a visitor to call a resident. It comprises an out-of-home handset 2 and an in-home base station 3 connected for communication with the out-of-home handset 2. - 特許庁The call buttons 23 of the out-of-home handset 2 are a first call button 23a for general/delivery visitors to call the residents, and a first call button 23a for sales/invitation/guidance visitors to call the residents. and a second call button 23b. With this configuration, the inhabitants of the house can more easily determine the attribute of the calling visitor (general, home delivery, sales, solicitation, etc.) before actually starting the response.

That is, the resident can at least screen the attributes of the visitor before responding directly to the visitor's call. As a result, (A) suppression of unnecessary and non-urgent responses such as door-to-door sales, solicitation, guidance, etc., reduction in redelivery rate on the delivery side, (B) objective judgment of visitors by elderly people, (C) answering It is possible to improve the response to the intercom 1 by young people. More specifically, regarding the above (A), even if the inside of the house is noisy, the video display unit 33 of the in-home master device 3 is displayed based on the visitor's eyes and sounds. Since it becomes possible to make a judgment without going in front of , there is no need to make an unnecessary response. In addition, since it is possible to clearly identify home delivery, it leads to a reduction in unnecessary absences. Courier companies can also expect a reduction in the redelivery rate due to unattended delivery. Regarding (B) above, before the elderly person goes directly to the entrance, the visitor can objectively judge that it is a "sales", and while there are a certain number of malicious door-to-door sales damage, the residents directly deal with it. It can reduce triggers. As for the above (C), by using the intercom 1 when answering the call, even a young person can easily determine whether or not it is necessary to respond to the visitor even when the answering machine is not at home, so that the minimum response can be provided. As a result, the resident can determine the attributes of the visitor before directly responding to the visitor's response to the intercom 1, thereby reducing stress and improving a sense of security when the resident responds to the intercom 1.

(Modification)
A modification of the interphone 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the remote terminal 2 of the intercom 1 according to this modification includes, as the call buttons 23, a general call button 23c, a delivery call button 23d, and a sales call button 23e. With this configuration, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained, and the visit of the home delivery company can be reliably determined, and the rate of absence of the home delivery company can be reduced.

The present invention is not limited to the configuration of the above-described embodiment, and various modifications are possible without changing the gist of the invention. For example, the above-described visitor attribute examples are the most common ones, and are not limited to the above examples. It is also conceivable to classify call buttons based on

1 intercom 2 external handset 3 home base unit 21 camera 22 speaker 23 call button 23a first call button 23b second call button 23d delivery call button 24 housing 31 base unit side speaker 32 operation button 32b call start button 32c call End button 33 Video display unit 34 Light emitting unit 34a First light emitting unit 34b Second light emitting unit

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an outdoor handset having a camera for imaging a visitor, a speaker for outputting voice from a resident in the house, and a call button for the visitor to call the resident; In an intercom provided with an in-home base unit connected for communication with a handset, the call button of the out-of-home handset includes a first call button for a visitor for general/delivery purposes to call a resident, and a sales/sales/ a second call button for a visitor for the purpose of solicitation and guidance to call the resident, and the home base unit has a first volume for adjusting a ring tone when the first call button is pressed. An adjustment button and a second volume adjustment button for adjusting a ring tone when the second call button is pressed, and setting the ring tone of the first volume adjustment button and the second volume adjustment button to zero. characterized by being able to

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an outdoor handset having a camera for imaging a visitor, a speaker for outputting voice from a resident in the house, and a call button for the visitor to call the resident; In an intercom provided with an in-home base unit connected for communication with a handset, the call button of the out-of-home handset includes a first call button for a visitor for general/delivery purposes to call a resident, and a sales/sales/ a second call button for a visitor for the purpose of solicitation and guidance to call the resident, and the home base unit has a first volume for adjusting a ring tone when the first call button is pressed. An adjustment dial and a second volume adjustment dial for adjusting a ring tone when the second call button is pressed are provided, and the ring tone of the second call button can be set to zero.

Claims (3)

An outdoor handset having a camera for imaging a visitor, a speaker for outputting voice from a resident in the house, and a call button for the visitor to call the resident; in an intercom comprising
The call buttons of the out-of-home handset are the first call button for general/delivery visitors to call residents, and the second call button for sales/invitation/guidance visitors to call residents. An intercom, comprising: a call button; The in-home master unit includes a master unit-side speaker for outputting sound, an operation button for instructing a function requested by a resident in the house, a video display unit for displaying the visitor captured by the camera, and a light emitting unit. ,
The light emitting unit includes a first light emitting unit that lights or blinks only when the first call button is pressed, and a second light emitting unit that lights or blinks only when the second call button is pressed. 2. The intercom of claim 1, comprising: The master unit-side speaker emits a preset first ring tone when the first call button is pressed, and emits the preset first ring tone when the second call button is pressed. 3. The intercom of claim 2, wherein each emits a different second ring tone.

Images