JP3337435B2 - Security moving object monitoring system and device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to security and monitoring using a security moving object, and more particularly to a security moving object monitoring system and apparatus capable of flexibly responding to the situation of an object to be monitored.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Heretofore, in a monitoring apparatus connected to a security moving body having various security detection sensors through a predetermined traveling (tour) route by a communication means, a security guard 2. Description of the Related Art There is known a security moving object monitoring system that acquires necessary security information from a security moving object and performs security on a traveling route.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration of the security moving object monitoring system described in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-7186. In FIG. 6, the security moving body 1 is a television camera 1
1. An abnormality detection sensor 17a, an obstacle sensor 17b, an image communication unit 13, a wireless communication unit 18, a storage unit 16, and the like. The running unit 19 is monitored based on the information on the tour route stored in the storage unit 16 while monitoring the surroundings. Circulates a predetermined route. Further, the monitoring device 2 is connected to the image communication unit 13 and the wireless communication unit 18 of the security mobile unit 1 respectively.
7 and the wireless communication unit 22, the video and the abnormality detection information transmitted from the security moving body 1 are displayed on the monitor 24 and the display 23, and when an abnormality occurs, an alarm is issued from the alarm device 25. , Alert the guards.

In this security mobile object monitoring system, the security mobile object 1 initializes internal data and the like at a predetermined time every day and then starts from a predetermined standby place having a power port and moves to a traveling start position. At the patrol start position, the vehicle enters a patrol mode and travels along a predetermined patrol route in the building to be alert on the in-building route. In addition, the security moving object monitoring system can perform a movement other than the tour route in the remote control mode. However, after the security moving object 1 is temporarily stopped, the monitoring member monitors the mouse using the signal input means 26. By marking the moving point above, it is necessary to perform an operation of leaving the traveling route and individually moving to the moving point outside the route.

[0005]

The above-mentioned security moving object monitoring system makes a security moving object having various types of security sensors travel along a predetermined patrol route, and a monitoring device uses the necessary security information from the security moving object. Is a security monitoring system capable of acquiring security via a communication means and performing security on a traveling route, but generally the security target changes both temporally and spatially. In other words, the security target varies depending on the time zone, location, type, etc. of the security.For example, even if the environment is manned during the day, the environment is unmanned at night, and the security moving body follows the same patrol route. Even when traveling, it is necessary to use an intruder detection sensor at night, but it is not necessary during the day.In addition to the different types of sensors required, the importance of security points, security schedule requests, etc. Also, the security target changes, and the security range needs to be changed or divided as needed.

[0006] However, in the conventional security moving object monitoring system, it is not possible to automatically change the patrol route in response to such a change in the security target or the like. Security), reception (response to customers), etc., and it was not possible to appropriately change the abnormality detection function and the like. In particular, in the conventional security moving object monitoring system, it is not practically possible to easily perform patrol of the security moving object or change the security function in the monitoring device without increasing the burden on the monitoring personnel.

(Object of the Invention) It is an object of the present invention to provide a security moving object monitoring system and apparatus capable of changing the traveling route of a security moving object according to the situation of a security object.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a security mobile object monitoring system and apparatus capable of performing a patrol service and at least one of a patrol service and a reception service according to the situation of a security object. To provide.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a security moving object monitoring system and apparatus capable of changing the type of abnormality detection in patrol work of a security moving object according to the situation of a security object. is there.

[0010]

A security moving object monitoring system according to the present invention comprises a moving means for moving, a communication means for communicating with a monitoring device, and a storage means for storing information on a plurality of tour routes. And performing a tour control by receiving a tour route selection signal received from the monitoring device via the communication unit, reading information on the tour route corresponding to the selection signal from the storage unit, and controlling the moving unit. A security moving body having control means, a communication means for communicating with the security moving body, a signal input means for inputting a selection signal of a tour route of the security moving body, and transmitting the selection signal via the communication means. And a monitoring device having a processing means for transmitting the security moving object to the security moving object, and a plurality of storage devices stored in the storage means of the security moving object by a selection signal input from a signal input means of the monitoring device. From times pathway by selecting a specific patrol route, characterized in that it is circulated to the security mobile.

[0011] The security moving object monitoring system of the present invention comprises a moving means for performing movement, a communication means for communicating with the monitoring device, information on a patrol route, and at least a start position of a sentry service or a reception service. Storage means for storing any one of the position information of the start position, a security moving body having a control means for controlling the moving means and performing patrol control, and a communication means for communicating with the security moving body, A signal input for inputting operation schedule information including at least one of the start time of the patrol and the end time of the patrol service or the end time of the reception service corresponding to each of the stored information of the security moving object. And the monitoring device having means, wherein the operation schedule is stored in any of the security moving object and the monitoring device, and the operation schedule is stored based on the operation schedule. Together to patrol the 備移 body, characterized in that to perform Tatsu哨 business or reception operations.

The security moving object monitoring system according to the present invention comprises a moving means for moving, a communication means for communicating with the monitoring device, and a plurality of abnormality detecting means having different characteristics for detecting abnormalities such as intrusion and fire. And storage means for storing information on a tour route and setting information of validity / invalidity of the plurality of abnormality detecting means, and controlling the moving means based on a control signal received from the monitoring device via the communication means. A security moving body having control means for setting validity / invalidity of the abnormality detecting means; a communication means for communicating with the security moving body; and a validity / invalidity setting of the abnormality detecting means for the security moving body. The monitoring device having a signal input means for performing the setting, and setting the validity / invalidity of the abnormality detection means of the security moving body by a control signal output from the signal input means of the monitoring device. Characterized in that to patrol the serial security mobile.

[0013] The security moving body of the present invention is a security moving body controlled by a monitoring device, which patrols a patrol route and collects security information by various detection means. The moving means for moving, the monitoring device, A communication unit that performs wireless communication, a storage unit that stores information of a plurality of tour routes, a tour route selection signal transmitted from the monitoring device via the communication unit, and the selection signal from the storage unit And control means for reading the information of the tour route corresponding to the above and controlling the moving means to control the tour of the security moving body.

The security moving body of the present invention is a security moving body which is controlled by a monitoring device, traverses a patrol route, and collects security information by various detecting means. The moving means for moving, the monitoring device, A communication means for performing wireless communication, a storage means for storing information on a tour route, and at least one of a start position of a patrol service or a start position of a reception service, and an input from a signal input means of a monitoring device; Based on an operation schedule including at least one of the start time of the patrol, and the end time of the patrol service or the end time of the reception service, read the information in the storage unit, and control the moving unit. And control means for controlling patrol of the security moving body and performing at least one of a patrol service and a reception service during the patrol.

The security moving object of the present invention is controlled by a monitoring device, traverses a patrol route, and collects security information by a plurality of abnormality detecting means having different characteristics for detecting abnormalities such as intrusion and fire. A moving means for moving, a communication means for communicating wirelessly with the monitoring device, and a storage means for storing information on a circuit route and setting information of validity / invalidity of the plurality of abnormality detecting means; ,
The moving means is controlled based on the tour route information read from the storage means and the validity / invalidity setting information of the abnormality detection means to control the patrol of the security moving body and to set validity / invalidity of the abnormality detection means. Control means.

The monitoring device of the present invention is a monitoring device for controlling a security moving body that traverses a selected one of a plurality of tour routes and collects security information by various detection means. Communication means for performing wireless communication, signal input means for inputting a selection signal for selecting a tour path, and transmitting the selection signal to the security moving body via the communication means to transmit the selection signal to the security moving body. Processing means for making a selection.

A monitoring device according to the present invention is a monitoring device that patrols a patrol route and controls a security moving body that performs at least one of a patrol service and a reception service and collects security information by various detection means. The communication means for wirelessly communicating with the security mobile, a start time of patrol, and an operation schedule including at least one of the time information of the end time of the patrol service or the end time of the reception service. A signal input unit for inputting; and a processing unit for controlling a patrol route of the security moving body and a patrol service or a reception service during the patrol based on the operation schedule input from the signal input unit.

The monitoring device according to the present invention is a monitoring device for controlling a security moving body which patrols a traveling route and collects security information by a plurality of abnormality detecting means having different characteristics for detecting abnormalities such as intrusion and fire. Communication means for wirelessly communicating with the security moving object, signal input means for setting the validity / invalidity of the plurality of abnormality detection means, and control signal output from the signal inputting means for controlling the security moving body. Processing means for setting the validity / invalidity of the abnormality detection means.

(Operation) A patrol vehicle provided with various detection sensors, etc., travels around the building to collect security information such as anomaly information, or performs each of the operations of stand-by and reception, and a patrol of the patrol vehicle. Monitoring by a security moving body is performed by a monitoring device that controls the operation of the sentry or reception service. In the storage means of the security moving body and the monitoring device, information such as a tour route and an operation schedule for executing each task such as patrol, patrol or reception can be stored in a concentrated or distributed manner as appropriate. It is possible to change the security duties according to the day, time zone, place, type, etc.

[0020]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, an embodiment of a security moving object monitoring system, a security moving object, and a monitoring device according to the present invention will be described in detail. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a security moving object monitoring system according to the present invention. The security moving object monitoring system according to the present embodiment includes a security moving object 1 that patrols inside a building, and a monitoring device 2 that is installed in a monitoring room or the like and communicates with the security moving object 1. Hereinafter, the outlines of the configurations and operations of the security moving body and the monitoring device will be described.

(Structure and Operation of Security Vehicle) Security vehicle 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a television camera 11 for photographing surrounding conditions, a speaker 15 for outputting a threatening or cautionary voice to the surroundings, A microphone 10 that collects surrounding sounds, a control unit 14 that performs various controls of the security moving body 1, an abnormality detection sensor 17a that detects an abnormality such as an intruder or a fire, an obstacle sensor 17b that detects an obstacle, a security movement A traveling unit 19 that travels the body 1, a storage unit 16 that stores voice phrases and the like and information on a plurality of tour routes to be described later, and a wireless communication unit 18 that wirelessly communicates images, sounds, and various data with the monitoring device 2. It is composed of

The outline of the operation of each part in the security moving body 1 of the present embodiment is as follows. TV camera 11
Is rotatably installed on the upper part of the security moving body 1 or the like, captures a situation around the security moving body 1, and outputs a video signal to the wireless communication unit 18. The speaker 15 outputs a sound transmitted wirelessly from the monitoring device 2 and demodulated by the wireless communication unit 18. The microphone 10 collects sound around the security moving body 1 and outputs a sound signal to the wireless communication unit 18. The abnormality detection sensors 17 a are installed in four directions or eight directions around the security moving body 1, detect an abnormality such as an intruder or a fire from each direction, and output a detection signal to the control unit 14. As the type of sensor, for example, a plurality of sensors having different detection characteristics such as an infrared sensor and an ultraviolet sensor are used in combination. The traveling unit 19 starts and stops the movement of the security moving body 1 based on the signal transmitted from the control unit 14 and travels on a predetermined patrol route.

The storage unit 16 stores at least information on a tour route relating to the tour operation of the security mobile unit 1. The information on the patrol route includes position information on a plurality of patrol routes that the security mobile unit 1 patrols, and at least information on the end position of the patrol on each of the patrol routes. The location information of the tour route is
For example, positional information of a patrol route for each floor in a building, different patrol routes on the same floor, and the like. In addition, the storage unit 16 may include, as information related to the position information of the patrol route, a start position of a sentry that starts a patrol service set on the patrol route or a start position of a reception desk that starts a reception service. At least one of the location information can be included. Further, the storage unit 16
May include information for setting validity / invalidity of sensors such as a plurality of abnormality detection sensors used in patrol, patrol, or reception work.

The control unit 14 controls various operations of the security mobile unit 1 in accordance with an instruction from the control unit 21 based on the operation schedule stored in the storage unit 30 of the monitoring device 2. The operation schedule corresponds to the information stored in the storage unit 16 and includes at least information on the designation of the tour route in the tour operation and the start time thereof. In addition, in response to the stored information regarding the sentry or reception work of the storage unit 16,
Information on the end time of the sentry that ends the sentry operation or the end time of the reception that ends the accepted operation may be included. Furthermore,
The switching information of the used sensor can be included in correspondence with the information for setting the validity / invalidity of the plurality of sensors in the storage unit 16.

When the control unit 14 instructs the monitoring apparatus 2 to start the patrol work on the specific patrol route based on the operation schedule, the control unit 14 uses the position information of the patrol route stored in the storage unit 16 from that point in time. The traveling unit 19 of the security mobile unit 1 is sequentially read and driven and controlled, and the security mobile unit is stopped at the patrol end position to end the patrol work.

The storage section 16 stores information on a start position of a sentry for starting a sentry service or a start position of a reception for starting a reception work, and the operation schedule includes an end time of the sentry or reception work. If it is, the control unit 14
After starting the patrol service, when reaching the start position of the sentry or the start position of the reception in the middle of the patrol work based on the information stored in the storage unit 16, the service starts the sentry or the reception of the guard mobile. Thereafter, when receiving an instruction from the monitoring device 2 to end the sentry or reception work based on information on the end time of the sentry or reception work of the operation schedule, the control unit 14
Terminate the ongoing security patrol or reception work and resume the remaining patrol work.

The wireless communication unit 18 is a television camera 11
, The position information and the abnormality detection information of the security moving object 1 from the control unit 14 and the audio signal from the microphone 10 are transmitted to the monitoring device 2, and the signal transmitted from the monitoring device 2 is demodulated, and the speaker 15. Transmit to the control unit 14.

(Configuration and Operation of Monitoring Apparatus) Next, a monitoring apparatus 2 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. The monitoring device 2 includes a monitor 24 that displays an image captured by the television camera 11 of the security moving object 1, a speaker 28 that outputs sound collected by the microphone 10, and a microphone 29 that collects sound in the monitoring device 2. A control unit 21 that processes the position information and the abnormality detection information of the security mobile unit transmitted from the security mobile unit 1 and processes a signal transmitted to the security mobile unit 1, and a notification device 25 that notifies a security officer when an abnormality occurs. , Storage unit 30
A signal input means 26 for inputting the contents of the operation schedule stored in the storage section 16 and various information stored in the storage section 16 of the security moving body 1, for example, information including the tour route information, information including the validity / invalidity of the abnormality detection sensor, and the like. Sent from Security Mobile 1
The display unit 23 includes a display 23 that displays the position information and the abnormality detection information processed by the control unit 21, and a storage unit 30 that stores the abnormality detection information of the security mobile unit 1, an operation schedule, and the like.

The outline of the operation of each unit of the monitoring device 2 according to the present embodiment is as follows. The monitor 24 is photographed by the television camera 11 and transmitted from the wireless communication unit 18,
The video signal demodulated by the wireless communication unit 22 is displayed. The speaker 28 outputs a sound collected by the microphone 10, transmitted from the wireless communication unit 18, and demodulated by the wireless communication unit 22. The microphone 29 collects a voice of a supervisor or the like in the monitoring device 2 and outputs a voice signal to the wireless communication unit 22.
Output to The wireless communication unit 22 transmits the input voice signal to the security mobile 1. Thereby, the sound is transmitted from the monitoring device 2 to the persons around the security moving body 1.

The control unit 21 processes information from the security mobile unit 1 transmitted from the wireless communication unit 18 and received and demodulated by the wireless communication unit 22, and displays position information and abnormality detection information of the security mobile unit 1 on the display 23. , And controls the notifying device 25 when an abnormality is detected to notify the security guard of the abnormality. Further, it processes information such as the contents of the operation schedule of the security mobile unit 1 input from the signal input unit 26, switching between valid / invalid of the abnormality detection sensor, and voice output. The notification device 25 is controlled by the control unit 21 and notifies a security guard of an abnormality with a buzzer or the like. Signal input means 26
Is information on patrol, patrol or reception work on the security mobile unit 1, start time of patrol work, end time of patrol work or end time of reception work, detection of operation instructions signals such as voice input / output, etc. It is composed of a keyboard and a mouse that can be input to store sensor switching information or the like directly or as operation schedule information in the storage units 16 and 30 in advance. The display 23 displays the position information and the abnormality detection information of the security moving object 1 processed by the control unit 21. In addition, it displays information about patrol to the security mobile unit 1 such as patrol or reception work, and instruction commands for operations such as voice output, which are input from the signal input unit 26. The storage unit 30 stores an operation schedule in addition to the abnormality detection information and the like. The operation schedule corresponds to the storage information stored in the storage unit 16 and includes at least information on the tour route corresponding to the start time of the tour operation. In this case, information on the end time of the sentry that ends the sentry operation or the information on the end time of the reception that ends the accepted work can be included. Various information of the operation schedule can be appropriately rewritten by the signal input means 26 or the like.

The control unit 21 refers to the operation schedule stored in the storage unit 30 and, when the time of the internal clock reaches the start time of the patrol service, the end time of the patrol service or the reception service described in the operation schedule, Control is performed so that a signal instructing the start and end of the work is output to the security mobile unit 1.
In other words, control is performed such that when the start time of the patrol work is reached, the number specified in the operation schedule is started from the plurality of patrol routes so that the number is transmitted to the security mobile unit 1. If a guard or receptionist service is being performed in the middle of a business, a control for transmitting a signal to end the guard or reception service to the security mobile unit 1 at the time to end the guard or reception service is performed. Do.

(Operation of patrol, patrol, reception work) Hereinafter, as an embodiment of the present invention, it is assumed that a patrol work, a patrol work, a reception work, or a comprehensive security work that combines these is performed. The operation of the security moving body and the security moving body monitoring system that can be set in the security moving body will be described.

First, in the patrol work, the security mobile unit 1
The storage unit 16 stores, for example, position information of a plurality of tour routes and end information of the tour. Information on such a plurality of tour routes is stored in association with the number of each tour route, for example, so that each tour route can be identified by a number. On the other hand, the storage unit 30 of the monitoring device 2 stores the number of the tour route stored in the storage unit 16 of the security mobile unit 1 as an operation schedule in association with the start time of the tour operation.

The control unit 21 refers to the operation schedule stored in the storage unit 30 and, when the start time of the patrol of the predetermined traveling route described in the operation schedule is reached based on an internal clock or the like, the control unit 21 sends the start command to the security mobile unit 1. The number of the circuit route is transmitted. The control unit 14 of the security moving body 1 receives the number of the tour route, selectively reads out information on the tour route and the like corresponding to the number from the information on the plurality of tour routes in the storage unit 16, and executes the traveling unit 19. To start patrol of the security mobile unit 1. When the control unit 14 detects that the security mobile unit 1 has traveled to the end position of the tour based on the information on the tour route in the storage unit 16 and the position information obtained by the movement of the security mobile unit 1, the control unit 14 ends the tour on the route. .

In the patrol service, the storage unit 16 of the guard mobile unit 1 stores at least the position information of the patrol route that the guard mobile unit 1 patrols, the position information of the patrol end on the patrol route, and the start of the patrol regarding the patrol service. Is stored. On the other hand, the storage unit 30 of the monitoring device 2 stores information on the start time of the patrol service and the end time of the patrol service stored in the storage unit 16 of the security mobile unit 1 as the operation schedule.

The security mobile unit 1 starts a patrol operation, performs patrol on a predetermined patrol route based on the positional information of the patrol route and the positional information of the start of the sentry in the storage unit 16, and reaches the start position of the sentry. And the surroundings are detected by the abnormality detection sensor 17a and the like, and abnormalities such as a human body and a fire are detected.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the guard station of the security mobile unit 1. In the guarding operation, when the security mobile unit 1 detects a human body by the abnormality detection sensor 17a (S11, YES), the wireless communication unit 18 issues an intrusion alarm.
To the monitoring device 2 and output a preset voice message from the speaker 15 (S1).
2). When the abnormality detection sensor 17a detects a fire (S11, YES), a fire alarm is issued to the wireless communication unit 18.
And a voice message (such as "fire found") is output from the speaker 15 to notify the surroundings that a fire has occurred (S12). When the monitoring device 2 receives a human body detection message or a fire alarm, the control unit 21 controls the notification device 25 to notify a security guard of the message or the occurrence of a fire. The guard recognizes an abnormality such as a human body and a fire by the notification device 25, and
The abnormal state is confirmed by the video image 4 and the display 23, and measures such as fire extinguishing are performed according to the situation. The security moving body 1 is in a state where no abnormality is detected (S11, N
O), upon receiving a sentry end signal instructing the end of the sentry operation from the monitoring device 2 (S14, YES), the end of the sentry operation. Here, the camera 11
Monitoring and abnormality detection such as human body and fire by the abnormality detection sensor 17a were started, but the camera 11 and the abnormality detection sensor 17a were enabled from the start of patrol, and the patrol duties stayed there for a predetermined time. It can only be meaningful.

In the reception service, the storage unit 16 of the security mobile unit 1 stores at least the position information of the tour route of the security mobile unit 1, the position information of the end of the tour on the tour route, and the position information regarding the start position of the reception for the reception service. Is stored. On the other hand, the storage unit 30 of the monitoring device 2 stores information on the start time of the patrol service and the end time of the reception service stored in the storage unit 16 of the security mobile unit 1 as the operation schedule.

When the security mobile unit 1 starts the patrol work, it patrols a predetermined patrol route based on the positional information of the patrol route and the position information of the start of reception in the storage unit 16 and reaches the reception position.
Surveillance of surroundings by TV camera 11, abnormality detection sensor 1
In addition to detecting abnormalities such as a human body and a fire by 7a, control is performed so that greetings to customers and the like and communication with a supervisor can be performed.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the reception work of the security mobile unit 1. When the abnormality detection sensor 17a detects a human body (S21), a voice message (such as "welcome") set and registered in advance is output from the speaker 15 to notify that the security mobile unit 1 is performing reception work. At the same time, the visitor is notified to the monitoring device 2 through the wireless communication unit 18, and the state shifts to a reception corresponding state (S22). In the monitoring device 2, the control unit 21 controls the notification device 25 to notify a security guard of a visitor. The security guard responds to the visitor using the microphone 29 and the speaker 28. The security mobile unit 1 that has shifted to the reception-enabled state stops outputting the voice message, and enables two-way communication so that voice can be smoothly exchanged between the monitoring device 2 and the security mobile unit 1 (S23). When the guard finishes dealing with the visitor, he operates the signal input means 26 of the monitoring device 2 to transmit a reception completion signal to the guard mobile 1. When receiving the reception response end signal, the security mobile unit 1 terminates the reception response state (S24), releases the voice output stop so that the voice message can be output when a human body is detected (S25), and performs the next reception. Resume operations. The security moving body 1 is in a state where no human body is detected (S21, N
O), when receiving the reception end signal from the monitoring device 2 (S2)
6, YES), end the reception work.

In each of the above-described patrol, patrol, and reception operations, control information for enabling / disabling the plurality of sensors and the like can be stored in the storage unit 16 of the security mobile unit 1 in advance. In addition, the initial setting can be performed such that a sensor or the like suitable for patrol, patrol, and reception is appropriately selected by starting each task of patrol, patrol, or reception.

The switching of the validity / invalidity of the abnormality detection sensor is programmed in the operation schedule stored in the storage unit 30 of the monitoring device 2, and is performed in accordance with each of the patrol, stand-by or reception work, and The switching may be performed according to the situation described above.

Further, in the present embodiment, the security mobile unit 1 traverses a predetermined patrol route in a building or the like, and performs a patrol service or a reception service at a predetermined security position during patrol. The storage contents of the storage unit 16 of the security mobile unit 1 and the storage unit 30 of the monitoring device 2 can be set so as to execute a comprehensive security operation that operates. In the comprehensive security work, the storage unit 16 of the security mobile unit 1
At least the position information of a plurality of different patrol routes that the security mobile unit 1 selectively patrols, the position information of the patrol end on the patrol route, the position information of the patrol start regarding the patrol service, the position information of the reception start regarding the reception service, and the like. Information including positional information on patrol, patrol, reception work, and the like is stored.
On the other hand, the storage unit 30 of the monitoring device 2 stores the start time of the patrol service, the end time of the patrol service, and the end time of the reception service as the operation schedule. In addition, the operation schedule includes information for switching the validity / invalidity of the abnormality detection sensor and information specific to each task, such as information gathering and reception from the monitoring device 2 to the guard or reception desk, and the like.

The storage unit 30 of the monitoring device 2 stores information such as the position information of the patrol route for controlling the security moving body 1, the start time of the patrol service, the end time of the patrol service, the end time of the reception service, and the like. The monitoring device 2 transmits a command signal of each service to the security mobile unit 1 at a predetermined time based on the operation schedule of the storage unit 30, and the security mobile unit 1 stores the operation signal in accordance with the command signal. From 16, the storage information corresponding to each task is read to control the operation of the security mobile 1.

More specifically, the control unit 21 of the monitoring device 2
With reference to the storage unit 30, when the start time of the patrol of the guard mobile 1 is reached, a predetermined patrol route is specified to the guard mobile 1, and a patrol start signal is transmitted. Upon receiving the patrol start signal, the control unit 14 controls the traveling unit 19 with reference to the storage unit 16 and starts the patrol operation. When the security moving body 1 reaches the start position of the patrol service during patrol, it stops running autonomously and starts the patrol service. In addition, the control unit 21 includes the storage unit 30
When the end time of the sentry operation is reached, a sentry end signal for terminating the sentry operation is transmitted. The security mobile unit 1 receives the above-mentioned sentry end signal, ends the sentry operation, and resumes patrol.
Similarly, when the security movable body 1 reaches a predetermined position during the patrol, the security mobile body 1 autonomously starts a reception business. The control unit 21 of the monitoring device 2 transmits a reception end signal for ending the reception operation when the end time of the reception operation of the operation schedule stored in the storage unit 30 is reached during the reception operation of the security mobile unit 1. The security mobile unit 1 receives the reception end signal and ends the reception business. The security mobile unit 1 ends the patrol service when it reaches the patrol end position after executing the patrol service including the patrol or reception service.

In the various security operations described above, the abnormality detection unit 17a of the security mobile unit 1 is equipped with, for example, an infrared sensor for detecting an intruder, an ultraviolet sensor for detecting a fire, and the like. Stores security information by setting the validity / invalidity setting information of the abnormality detection sensor such as the infrared sensor and the ultraviolet sensor received from the monitoring device 2 based on the operation schedule in the storage unit 16 so as to appropriately switch the sensors and collect security information. .

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example in which the storage information of the storage unit is set so that the type of the abnormality detection sensor is switched according to the state of the change of the security object during the day. As shown in FIG. 4, for example, when patroling the security mobile 1 during a time when a person is present at the security target, it is not necessary to detect an intruder, but it is necessary to detect a fire. Is set to enable / disable the sensor of the security moving body 1 so that the patrol is performed by using only the ultraviolet sensor without using. In addition, the security mobile 1
When it is necessary to detect an intruder, the validity / invalidity of the sensor of the security moving body 1 is set so as to perform the patrol using both the infrared sensor and the ultraviolet sensor.

The storage unit 30 of the monitoring device 2 stores the validity / invalidity of a plurality of abnormality detecting means 17a mounted on the security moving body 1.
As the information related to the invalidation, for example, the operation schedule of the monitoring mobile unit 1 regarding the relation between the setting of the validity / invalidity of the infrared sensor and the ultraviolet sensor and the set time is stored. The monitoring device 2 refers to the operation schedule of the storage unit 30 and
At the set time, a command for setting validity / invalidity of the infrared sensor or the ultraviolet sensor is transmitted to the security mobile unit 1 via the wireless communication unit 22. The security mobile unit 1 stores the validity / invalidity of various sensors in accordance with a command for setting validity / invalidity of the infrared sensor and the ultraviolet sensor received from the monitoring device 2 via the wireless communication unit 18.
6 is stored. It is clear that the abnormality detecting means 17a is not limited to an infrared sensor or an ultraviolet sensor, but may be another sensor such as an ultrasonic sensor. The detection means that can be set valid / invalid include:
It is needless to say that the present invention is not limited to the abnormality detection sensor 17a, but can be applied to the television camera 11, the obstacle sensor 17b, the microphone 10, and the like.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of an operation schedule pattern according to another embodiment of the present invention. This operation schedule includes information on the tour route according to business hours for each weekday / holiday, and whether the abnormality detection sensor as a detection means is enabled / disabled.
And invalid control information. For example, the situation of security objects in a building usually varies significantly depending on whether it is a weekday or a holiday. For example, in a normal environment in which the security target changes on a daily basis such that there are people on weekdays but no people on holidays, the patrol route of the security mobile unit 1 is changed according to whether it is a weekday or a holiday. On the other hand, patrols during weekdays and when there are no people enable infrared sensors for detecting intruders, and patrols during weekdays when people are inactive disable the infrared sensors. A plurality of daily operation schedules are prepared as in the weekday operation pattern and the holiday operation pattern shown in FIG. 5, and the weekday operation pattern is selected on weekdays and the holiday operation pattern is selected on holidays. This makes it possible to automatically operate the security mobile 1 easily according to the situation of the security target. Selection of the operation pattern,
It can be automatically performed based on the internal clock or the like of the monitoring device 2, and can be selected by the security guard on a time or day basis or by making changes.

In the above embodiment, the operation schedule of the security mobile unit 1 is stored in the storage unit 30 of the monitoring apparatus 2, and the automatic patrol, reception, and patrol operations of the security mobile unit 1 are performed according to the operation schedule. It is possible to perform individual or combined operation of each task, and the operation schedule includes a start time of patrol, a number of a patrol path, and setting information of validity / invalidity of an abnormality detection sensor and the like. It is preferable to configure an operation schedule on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. The storage location of the operation schedule can be configured to be distributed and stored in one or both of the storage unit 30 of the monitoring device 2 and the storage unit 16 of the security mobile unit 1. It is preferable that the time information be stored in the monitoring device 2 and logically configured to control the security moving body 1 from the monitoring device 2 with time. Further, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, information for selecting a patrol route of a security moving object, operation schedule, and setting information such as enable / disable of an abnormality detection sensor are stored in either the security moving object or the monitoring device. However, it is possible to control the security moving object by directly inputting from the signal input means, and in particular, the selection of the patrol route of the security moving object and the switching of the validity / invalidity of the abnormality sensor are appropriately performed by the security personnel Needless to say, it can be configured to perform the operation schedule or to prioritize the operation schedule.

[0051]

According to the security moving object monitoring system or its device of the present invention, the patrol route of the security moving object can be appropriately selected, so that the security moving object can selectively tour a plurality of tour routes. Thus, security monitoring according to the situation of the security target can be flexibly performed.

Also, information on the patrol end position of the patrol vehicle or the start position of the patrol or reception is stored, and the start time of the patrol service and the patrol service are stored in either the patrol vehicle or the monitoring device. By storing an operation schedule including at least one of the end time or the end time of the reception work, it is possible to cause the security moving body to automatically perform each work according to the situation of the security target. is there.

Further, by appropriately setting the validity / invalidity of the abnormality detection means of the security moving body, it is possible to carry out patrol security and information gathering adapted to the situation of the security target of the security moving body.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a block configuration of an embodiment of a security moving object, a monitoring device, and a security moving object monitoring system of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an operation flow of a sentry service in one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an operation flow of a reception business in one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of valid / invalid setting of a sensor for each situation of a security target according to the embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of an operation schedule pattern according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a block configuration of a conventional security moving object monitoring system.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 security moving body 2 monitoring device 10, 29 microphone 11 television camera 12 rotating unit 13 image communication unit 14, 21 control unit 15, 28 speaker 16, 30 storage unit 17a abnormality detection sensor 17b obstacle sensor 18, 22 wireless communication unit 19 Traveling unit 20 Reset means 23 Display 24 Monitor 25 Notification device 26 Signal input means

Claims (9)

(57) [Claims] 1. A moving means for moving, a communication means for communicating with a monitoring device, a storage means for storing information of a plurality of traveling routes, and a communication means for receiving information from the monitoring device via the communication means. A security mobile unit having a control unit that receives a tour route selection signal, reads information on the tour route corresponding to the selection signal from the storage unit, and controls the travel unit to control the tour; Communication means for performing communication with, and signal input means for inputting a selection signal of a tour route of the security moving object,
And a monitoring unit having a processing unit for transmitting the selection signal to the security moving body via the communication unit, and the selection signal input from the signal input unit of the monitoring device,
A security moving object monitoring system, wherein a specific traveling route is selected from the plurality of traveling routes stored in the storage means of the security moving object, and the security moving object is circulated. 2. A moving means for moving, a communication means for communicating with a monitoring device, information on a patrol route, and at least one of a start position of a patrol service or a start position of a reception service. Storage means for storing information; a security moving body having control means for controlling the movement means to perform patrol control; a communication means for communicating with the security movement body; and the storage information of the security movement body. The monitoring device having signal input means for inputting operation schedule information including time information of any one of the start time of patrol corresponding to each of the above, and at least one of the end time of the patrol service or the end time of the reception work. The operation schedule is stored in any of the security moving object or the monitoring device, and the security moving object is circulated based on the operation schedule. Patrol operations or security mobile object monitoring system characterized by causing the reception operations. 3. A moving means for moving, a communication means for communicating with a monitoring device, a plurality of abnormality detecting means having different characteristics for detecting abnormalities such as intrusion, fire, etc .; Storage means for storing setting information of validity / invalidity of a plurality of abnormality detecting means; controlling the moving means based on a control signal received from the monitoring device via the communication means; A security moving body having control means for setting the security moving body, a communication means for communicating with the security moving body, and a signal input means for setting validity / invalidity of the abnormality detection means of the security moving body. A monitoring device, wherein the control signal output from the signal input means of the monitoring device sets the validity / invalidity of the abnormality detection means of the security moving body and makes the security moving body circulate. Security mobile monitoring system for the butterflies. 4. A security moving body controlled by a monitoring device, which patrols a tour route and collects security information by various detection means, and a moving means for moving, and a communication for wirelessly communicating with the monitoring device. Means, storage means for storing information of a plurality of tour paths, and a tour path selection signal transmitted from the monitoring device via the communication means, and a tour path corresponding to the selection signal received from the storage means. Control means for reading information and controlling said moving means to control patrol of said security moving body. 5. A security moving body controlled by a monitoring device, which patrols a traveling route and collects security information by various detecting means, and a moving means for moving, and a communication for wirelessly communicating with the monitoring device. Means, storage means for storing information on the tour route, and at least one of the start position of the patrol service and the start position of the reception service, and the start time of the tour input from the signal input means of the monitoring device And, based on an operation schedule including at least one of the end time of the patrol service or the end time of the reception service, reads the information in the storage means, controls the moving means, and patrols the security moving body. And control means for controlling at least one of a patrol service and a reception service during patrols. Moving object. 6. A security moving body which is controlled by a monitoring device and traverses a patrol route, and collects security information by a plurality of abnormality detection means having different characteristics for detecting an abnormality such as an intrusion or a fire. Means for performing communication, wirelessly communicating with the monitoring device, storage means for storing information on a tour route and setting information of validity / invalidity of the plurality of abnormality detection means, and reading from the storage means. Control means for controlling the moving means by means of the information on the traveling route and the setting information of the validity / invalidity of the abnormality detecting means to control the patrol of the security moving body and to set validity / invalidity of the abnormality detecting means. A security moving object characterized by that. 7. A monitoring device for controlling a security moving body that traverses a selected traveling route among a plurality of traveling routes and collects security information by various detection means, and performs wireless communication with the security moving body. Communication means;
Signal input means for inputting a selection signal for selecting a tour route, and processing means for transmitting the selection signal to the security mobile via the communication means to select a tour route for the security mobile. A monitoring device characterized by the above-mentioned. 8. A monitoring device for controlling a security moving body which patrols a patrol route, performs at least one of a patrol service and a reception service, and collects security information by various detecting means. A communication means for performing wireless communication with the security moving object;
A signal input means for inputting an operation schedule including any one of the start time of the patrol, and at least one of the end time of the patrol service or the end time of the reception service, and the operation schedule input from the signal input means. ,
A monitoring device, comprising: processing means for controlling a patrol route of the security moving body and a patrol service or a reception service during patrol. 9. A monitoring device for controlling a security moving body that traverses a patrol route and collects security information by a plurality of abnormality detecting means having different characteristics for detecting abnormality such as intrusion and fire. Communication means for performing wireless communication with the body,
Signal input means for setting validity / invalidity of the plurality of abnormality detection means; and processing means for setting validity / invalidity of the abnormality detection means of the security moving body by a control signal output from the signal input means. A monitoring device, characterized in that: