JP2023121516A - Intercom devices and intercom systems - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an intercom device capable of improving the security of a collective facility, and an intercom system.SOLUTION: An intercom device for a collective facility as one aspect of the present disclosure includes: a reception unit located at the common entrance of a collective facility for accepting operations on the intercom device; an imaging unit that captures an image of a predetermined range in front of the intercom device; and a control unit that is configured so that the imaging unit captures multiple still images at predetermined intervals based on the input caused by the presence of a person in front of the intercom device and stores at least part of the still image in the storage unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present disclosure relates to an intercom device and an intercom system.

2. Description of the Related Art In collective facilities such as condominiums equipped with an intercom system, an intercom device is installed at a common entrance. In general, an intercom device has a camera. For example, when a visitor operates the intercom device to call a resident of the dwelling unit to be visited, the resident can see the visitor's face in the room. You can check it on the information terminal.

In general, an intercom system captures an image of a visitor while a resident and a visitor are talking with a camera of an intercom device, and stores the image in an information terminal. Also, even if the resident does not answer the call because he is out of the office, the intercom system captures the image of the visitor and stores it in the information terminal.

Patent Literature 1 discloses an intercom system that detects a visitor operating an intercom device with a sensor and captures an image of the visitor before establishing a call between the resident and the visitor. Patent Literature 1 describes that this intercom system can acquire an accurate image of a visitor.

JP-A-2002-16713

By the way, a suspicious person may intrude into the common entrance of the collective facility, and the intercom system is required to have a function to ensure the security of the collective facility. The technology disclosed in Patent Literature 1 was not developed for security purposes, and is insufficient for imaging a suspicious person who has entered a common entrance.

An object of the present disclosure is to provide an intercom device and an intercom system that can enhance the security of collective facilities.

An intercom device, which is one aspect of the present disclosure, is provided at a common entrance of a collective facility. and a control unit that causes the imaging unit to capture a plurality of still images at predetermined intervals and stores at least part of the still images in a storage unit based on an input caused by the presence of and

An intercom system, which is one aspect of the present disclosure, includes the intercom device described above, and an information terminal provided in a private section of a collective facility and communicating with the intercom device.

According to the intercom device that is one aspect of the present disclosure, it is possible to improve the security of the collective facility.

1 is a schematic diagram of an intercom system that is an example of an embodiment; FIG. 1 is a front view of an intercom device body that is an example of an embodiment; FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the intercom apparatus which is an example of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the operation|movement procedure in the operation state of the intercom apparatus which is an example of embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The embodiments described below are merely examples, and the present disclosure is not limited to the following embodiments. In addition, it is assumed from the beginning to selectively combine a plurality of embodiments and modifications described below. In the following embodiments, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals in the drawings, and duplicate descriptions are omitted.

The subject of the apparatus and system of the present disclosure comprises a computer. The main functions of the device and system of the present disclosure are realized by the computer executing the program. A computer has a processor that operates according to a program as a main hardware configuration. Any type of processor can be used as long as it can implement the above functions by executing a program. A processor is composed of one or more electronic circuits, including integrated circuits (ICs) or large scale integrated circuits (LSIs). A plurality of electronic circuits may be integrated on one chip or may be provided on a plurality of chips. A plurality of chips may be integrated into one device, or may be provided in a plurality of devices. Also, the program is stored in a non-temporary storage medium such as a computer-readable ROM, optical disk, hard disk drive, or the like. The program may be pre-stored in a storage medium, or may be supplied to the storage medium via a wide area network including the Internet.

An intercom system 1, which is an example of an embodiment, will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. FIG.

First, an outline of the intercom system 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of an intercom system 1 of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, an intercom system 1 is a system installed in a collective facility such as an apartment building. An intercom system 1 includes an intercom device 10 installed at a common entrance of a collective facility, a plurality of information terminals 20 installed in each dwelling unit, which is a dedicated section, and a control device 30 for controlling these devices. Further, the intercom system 1 may include a management terminal 40 in the manager's room, as shown in FIG. Intercom device 10, information terminal 20, and management terminal 40 are all connected so as to be able to communicate with each other.

Specific examples of collective facilities to which the intercom system 1 is applied include collective housing such as condominiums, dormitories, and company housing. , an accommodation facility, etc., may be a facility composed of a collection of a plurality of facilities (a plurality of companies, departments, departments, etc.).

The intercom device 10 is installed adjacent to the entrance door 5. - 特許庁The entrance door 5 is configured by, for example, an automatic door, and is basically in a locked state in normal times.

The intercom device 10 is used, for example, by a visitor to call each dwelling unit. A visitor calls a dwelling unit to be visited by an intercom device 10 and asks a resident of the dwelling unit to unlock an electric lock of an entrance door 5.例文帳に追加This allows the visitor to enter the inside of the collective facility through the entrance door 5. - 特許庁

The intercom device 10 is used, for example, by an authorized person to unlock the electric lock of the entrance door 5 . Here, the permitted person is a resident and a visitor who is permitted to enter the collective facility. By performing a predetermined unlocking operation of the electric lock, the permitter unlocks the electric lock of the entrance door 5 and can enter inside the entrance door 5 of the collective facility. For example, the permitter can unlock the electric lock of the front door 5 by inputting a predetermined number (hereinafter referred to as a personal identification number) into the intercom device 10 . A person other than the authorized person does not know about the unlocking operation, and basically cannot unlock the electric lock of the front door 5 and enter the inside of the collective facility.

In the example shown in FIG. 1 , the intercom device 10 includes an IC card reader 12 in addition to the intercom device body 11 . Like the intercom device 10, the IC card reader 12 is installed outside the entrance door 5 of the common entrance. The IC card reader 12 transmits an unlocking signal when a pre-registered card key is detected. As a result, the electronic lock of the entrance door 5 is unlocked. A card key is owned by a resident or the like. Note that the intercom device body 11 may have the IC card reader 12 .

The information terminal 20 provided in the exclusive part is, for example, a device installed in the room of each dwelling unit. Note that the information terminal 20 is not limited to a device installed indoors, and may be a device such as a smart phone that can be carried by a person.

Information terminal 20 is communicably connected to intercom device 10 and control device 30 via splitter 15 . The information terminal 20 has a microphone, a speaker, a monitor, and a call button. A resident who receives a call from the visitor via the intercom device 10 checks the image of the visitor on the monitor of the information terminal 20 . By operating the call button, the resident can talk with the visitor through the microphone and speaker.

Information terminal 20 further includes an unlock button. When the resident operates the unlock button, the information terminal 20 transmits an unlock signal. As a result, the entrance door 5 is unlocked and the visitor can enter the inside of the collective facility.

In addition, the information terminal 20 is communicably connected to an entrance handset 22 installed near the entrance of each dwelling unit. The visitor calls the resident with a call button 22a of the entrance handset 22, which will be described later, and the resident operates the call button of the information terminal 20, whereby the resident uses the information terminal 20 to call the entrance handset 22. It is possible to communicate with visitors. Residents can also check the video of the visitor.

The entrance cordless handset 22 has a call button 22 a for calling the information terminal 20 . Also, the entrance slave unit 22 has a camera, a microphone, and a speaker. When the call button 22a is operated, the information terminal 20 is called, the visitor is photographed by the camera of the entrance slave unit 22, and the image is displayed on the monitor of the information terminal 20. FIG. The information terminal 20 may be provided with a function of recording the video of the visitor.

The control device 30 is a device that comprehensively controls the intercom system 1, and is communicably connected to the intercom device 10, the information terminal 20, the management terminal 40, and the like, receives signals from each device, and outputs various information. is obtained, and a control signal is output to each device to control each device.

The control device 30 includes, for example, a processor that executes arithmetic processing for controlling the intercom system 1, and a memory that stores control programs and the like. The control device 30 is configured by a computer including a processor. The memory includes, for example, RAM, ROM, hard disk, etc., and is built in the computer including the processor. Note that the control device 30 may be configured by one computer, or may be configured by a plurality of computers.

The control device 30 is configured to call the information terminal 20 in response to a call from a visitor using the intercom device 10, for example. Further, the control device 30 controls the unlocking of the electric lock of the entrance door 5 based on the operation of the information terminal 20 . Further, the control device 30 performs control related to unlocking of the electric lock of the front door 5 based on an operation received by the intercom device 10, for example.

Next, the intercom device body 11 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the intercom device main body 11 of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the intercom device main body 11 includes a numeric keypad 11a, a call button 11b, a reverse master key insertion portion 11c, a camera 11d, a speaker 11e, a microphone 11f, a monitor 11g, and a sensor 11h.

The numeric keypad 11a is a user interface that can be operated by residents or visitors. The permitter can unlock the electric lock of the front door 5 by, for example, inputting a personal identification number using the numeric keypad 11a. Also, the visitor can call the dwelling unit to be visited by inputting the dwelling unit number with the numeric keypad 11a and pressing the call button 11b. A resident or the like who has a key can also unlock the electric lock of the front door 5 by inserting the key into the reverse master key insertion portion 11c.

The camera 11d captures an image of a predetermined range in front of the intercom device 10, and captures an image of a resident or a visitor who operates the intercom device 10, for example. When a visitor calls a dwelling unit to be visited by the intercom device 10, the intercom device 10 photographs the visitor with the camera 11d and transmits the image to the information terminal 20 where the call is made.

The camera 11d functions, for example, in conjunction with a sensor 11h, which will be described later. The camera 11d may capture a plurality of still images at predetermined intervals from when the sensor 11h detects a person until the person operates the reception unit such as the numeric keypad 11a.

The speaker 11e and the microphone 11f are used by a visitor to make a call with a resident via an information terminal 20 installed in each dwelling unit. The speaker 11e outputs a ringing tone, and when the resident responds, the voice or the like is output. Since the visitor's voice is acquired by the microphone 11f and transmitted to the information terminal 20, it is possible to converse with the resident of the visiting destination. For example, an image captured by the camera 11d is displayed on the monitor 11g.

A sensor 11h detects that a person is present in front of the intercom device body 11 . Due to the detection of a person by the sensor 11h, the intercom device 10 transitions from the sleep state to the operating state. The monitor 11g may light up with the start of the operating state to prompt the person in front of the intercom device main body 11 to operate the intercom device 10 . After capturing a plurality of still images in conjunction with the detection of the sensor 11h as described above, if the intercom device 10 is not operated within a predetermined time, the intercom device 10 shifts to the sleep state again.

Next, the intercom device 10 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the intercom device 10 of this embodiment. The intercom device 10 of the present disclosure has a function of capturing an image of a suspicious person staying at the common entrance without operating the intercom device 10 . In addition, in the present embodiment described below, the reception unit 50 to

The intercom device 10 includes, for example, a processor 45 that executes arithmetic processing for controlling the intercom device 10, and a memory 46 that stores control programs and the like. Intercom device 10 is configured by a computer including processor 45 . The memory 46 is composed of, for example, RAM, ROM, hard disk, etc., and is built in the computer including the processor 45 . In addition, the intercom device 10 may be configured by one computer, or may be configured by a plurality of computers.

The intercom device 10 includes a reception unit 50 , an imaging unit 51 and a control unit 52 . The reception unit 50 receives an operation for the intercom device 10 . The accepting unit 50 includes, for example, at least one of an operation accepting unit 50a and an authentication information accepting unit 50b. In this embodiment, the operation reception unit 50a is the numeric keypad 11a, and the authentication information reception unit 50b is the IC card reader 12. FIG.

The imaging unit 51 images a predetermined range in front of the intercom device 10 . In this embodiment, the imaging unit 51 is the camera 11d. Note that the imaging unit 51 may be a camera other than the camera 11d, and may be, for example, a monitoring camera provided at the common entrance.

Control unit 52 causes image capturing unit 51 to capture a plurality of still images at predetermined intervals based on an input caused by the presence of a person in front of intercom device 10 (hereinafter, referred to as a start input). is stored in the storage unit 60. As a result, it is possible to obtain a still image in which the face of the suspicious person is shown, so that the security of the collective facility can be improved. Since the person in front of the intercom device 10 does not always face the imaging unit 51, a plurality of still images are captured at predetermined intervals to obtain still images to the extent that the person's face can be confirmed. more likely to be possible. The predetermined interval is, for example, 0.1 seconds to 5 seconds, and may be 2 seconds. Also, the number of still images captured is, for example, 2 to 10, and may be 5. With such a number of sheets, still images can be saved without imposing an excessive burden on the storage unit 60, and the still images can be checked in an emergency.

The intercom device 10 is configured, for example, to transition from a sleep state to an operating state for a predetermined period of time based on a start input, and transition to the sleep state after the predetermined period of time has elapsed. As a result, power consumption can be suppressed more than in the case of the constant operation state. The required time is, for example, 10 seconds to 120 seconds, and may be 30 seconds.

The control unit 52 may store the still image in the storage unit 60 within the predetermined time. Further, when the usage amount or the usage ratio of the storage unit 60 is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, the control unit 52 may delete at least part of the still images stored in the storage unit 60 within the predetermined time. . Thereby, the load on the storage unit 60 can be reduced.

The storage unit 60 is, for example, a storage device detachable from the intercom device 10 . Thereby, when the storage unit 60 breaks down, it can be replaced relatively easily. The storage unit 60 is preferably built inside the intercom device 10 . Thereby, theft of the storage unit 60 can be suppressed. The storage unit 60 may be an SD card. Further, the storage unit 60 may be installed other than the intercom device 10, may be incorporated in another device such as the control device 30 in the intercom system 1, or may be installed outside the intercom system 1 such as a cloud server. may reside in a server or the like located in Note that the storage unit 60 is not a component of the intercom device 10 .

When the operation reception unit 50a receives a call operation for a dwelling unit in the collective facility (hereinafter referred to as reception of the call operation), the image picked up by the imaging unit 51 after the reception of the call operation is displayed after the reception of the call. It is stored in the information terminal 20 of the dwelling unit. Also, when the authentication of the authentication information input to the authentication information reception unit 50b is successful (hereinafter referred to as "successful authentication"), the electronic lock on the front door 5 is unlocked, and the authenticated person is allowed to enter the collective facility. can enter. After the call operation is accepted or the authentication is successful, the person imaged by the image capturing unit 51 is not a suspicious person, so the image capturing unit 51 does not need to capture a still image. As a result, the load on the storage unit can be reduced. If there is a still image captured before the call operation is accepted or the authentication is successful, the still image may be stored in the storage unit 60 .

In this embodiment, the intercom device 10 further includes a detection unit 53 that detects the presence of a person, and a communication unit 54 that communicates with the outside. The start input may be an input resulting from detection of the presence of a person by the detection unit 53 . Also, the start input may be a signal input to the communication unit 54 . Here, the signal to the communication unit 54 includes, for example, a signal output from an automatic door caused by the opening of the automatic door between the outside of the collective facility and the common entrance.

In this embodiment, the intercom device 10 includes a first setting section 55 capable of setting the storage period of the storage section 60 . This enables customization while considering the load on the storage unit 60 . For example, when the capacity of the storage unit 60 is relatively small, the usage ratio of the storage unit 60 can be suppressed by shortening the storage period.

In this embodiment, the intercom device 10 includes a second setting unit 56 capable of setting one or more of the predetermined interval, the number of still images to be captured, and the image quality of the still images. This enables customization while considering the load on the storage unit 60 .

In this embodiment, the intercom device 10 has a notification unit 57 . The notification unit 57 may notify information about the state of the storage unit 60 when the reception unit 50 receives a predetermined operation. As a result, an administrator or the like who has performed a predetermined operation can know the state of the storage unit 60 . Here, the predetermined operation is a predetermined operation for causing the notification unit 57 to notify information. For example, a personal identification number known only to a person concerned such as an administrator is input to the operation reception unit 50a. operations.

In this embodiment, the intercom device 10 further includes an output unit 58 that outputs information to the management terminal 40 . The output unit 58 may be configured to output information regarding the state of the storage unit 60 to the management terminal 40 . As a result, the administrator or the like can confirm information about the state of the storage unit 60 on the management terminal 40 . Also, the output unit 58 may be configured to output the still image stored in the storage unit 60 to the management terminal 40 . Thereby, the administrator or the like can check the still image stored in the storage unit 60 on the management terminal 40 .

An example of the operation procedure in the operating state of the intercom device 10 having the above configuration will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the operating procedure of the intercom device 10, the intercom device 10 starts from a sleep state. First, the intercom device 10 determines whether or not there is a person in front of the intercom device 10 (S1). In step S1, when it is determined that no person exists (No), the intercom device 10 maintains the sleep state.

When it is determined that a person exists (Yes) in step S1, the intercom device 10 shifts from the sleep state to the operating state (S2), and starts imaging the person (S3).

After step S3, if the person operates the intercom device 10 (Yes in S4), the intercom device 10 finishes imaging (S5). On the other hand, if the person does not operate the intercom device 10 after the step of S3 (No in S4), the intercom device 10 finishes imaging after capturing a predetermined number of still images. (S6).

After step S5 or step S6, the intercom device 10 saves the captured still image in the storage unit 60 (S7), shifts from the operating state to the sleep state (S8), and ends this flow.

As described above, according to the intercom device and the intercom system of the present disclosure, it is possible to capture an image of a suspicious person who has entered the common entrance, thereby enhancing the security of the collective facility.

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Claims (15)

An intercom device provided at a common entrance of a collective facility,
a reception unit that receives an operation for the intercom device;
an imaging unit that images a predetermined range in front of the intercom device;
Control for causing the imaging unit to capture a plurality of still images at predetermined intervals based on an input resulting from the presence of a person in front of the intercom device, and for storing at least part of the still images in a storage unit. and an intercom device. Further equipped with a detection unit that detects the presence of a person,
The intercom device according to claim 1, wherein the input includes an input resulting from detection of the presence of a person by the detection unit. further comprising a communication unit that communicates with the outside,
3. The intercom device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said input includes input of a signal to said communication unit. the reception unit includes at least one of an operation reception unit and an authentication information reception unit;
When the operation reception unit receives an operation to call a dwelling unit in the collective facility, or when the authentication information input to the authentication information reception unit is successfully authenticated,
The still image captured after the calling operation is accepted or after the authentication is successful is not stored in the storage unit, and the still image is before the operation is accepted or the authentication is successful. 4. The intercom device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein if there is a previously captured still image, the still image is stored in the storage unit. The interphone according to any one of claims 1 to 4, configured to shift from a sleep state to an operating state for a predetermined time based on the input, and shift to the sleep state after the predetermined time has elapsed. Device. 6. The intercom device according to claim 5, wherein said control unit stores said still image in said storage unit within said predetermined time. When the usage amount or usage ratio of the storage unit is equal to or greater than a predetermined value,
The intercom device according to claim 5 or 6, wherein said control section deletes at least part of said still image stored in said storage section within said predetermined time. The intercom device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a first setting section capable of setting a storage period of said storage section. The intercom device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising a second setting unit capable of setting one or more of the predetermined interval, the number of still images captured, and the image quality of the still image. . The intercom device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein said storage unit is a storage device detachable from said intercom device. further equipped with a notification unit,
11. The intercom device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein when said accepting unit accepts a predetermined operation, said reporting unit reports information about the state of said storage unit.
further comprising an output unit for outputting information to the management terminal,
The intercom device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein said output section is configured to be capable of outputting information regarding the state of said storage section to said management terminal. Equipped with an output unit that outputs information to a management terminal,
The intercom device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein said output unit is configured to be capable of outputting said still image stored in said storage unit to said management terminal. 13. The intercom device according to claim 12, wherein said output unit is configured to be capable of outputting said still image stored in said storage unit to said management terminal. The intercom device according to any one of claims 1 to 14,
An intercom system comprising an information terminal provided in a private area of the collective facility and communicating with the intercom device.

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