JP3782615B2 - Security system for mobile phone use - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a telephone call using public radio waves. In addition, it has an image transmission / reception function The present invention relates to a security system using a plurality of mobile phones.
[0002]
[Prior art]
For example, as a security system in the field of crime prevention and disaster prevention, in order to protect property such as buildings and warehouses from intruders and fires, a security contract is signed with a security company and monitoring of smoke sensors, thermal sensors, infrared sensors, etc. Some sensors are installed at predetermined locations in a building, and these sensors and a security company's monitoring center are connected online by indoor wiring.
[0003]
However, in this system, the security contract fee is very expensive, so it is not widely spread in ordinary homes. In addition, when an abnormality is detected at the monitoring center, A security guard rushes to the scene to check the abnormality, but when the abnormality is a fire, there is a problem in that the fire progresses on the way to the security staff.
[0004]
In addition, when the intruder successfully finishes the crime before the security guard rushes to the scene, when the security guard reaches the scene, it may be after the criminal has already left the scene, In order to cope with this and to further improve the security system, it is necessary to install a security / disaster camera, but this increases the security contract fee, which is a further problem for popularization in general households. Become.
[0005]
Furthermore, even if a security contract is signed in a general home, the above system only detects anomalies at the monitoring center, and the contractor cannot immediately know the anomalies that are out of the office. there were.
[0006]
On the other hand, in the field of welfare and medical care, without caregivers, such as calling from physically disabled people, habits and abnormal behavior of elderly people, sudden changes in the condition of sickbed people, rising of infants, etc. In general, caregivers have a system in which caregivers are stationed, but the burden of care for this is large, and it is subject to restrictions on daily life and going out of the family. -Realization of inexpensive medical security is desired.
[0007]
As one security system for that purpose, there are provided means for monitoring outputs from various sensors, means for transmitting monitoring information from the monitoring means, and a portable terminal (PHS) for receiving monitoring information from the transmitting means. In addition, there has been proposed one in which information on occurrence of abnormality can be transmitted to the PHS (for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-54886).
[0008]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the system described above, various sensors, output monitoring means, and monitoring information transmission means are connected in a line, so that not only sensor placement work is required, but also the change of the sensor installation location is difficult. Since the base station or base station as an information transmission means is wired to the telephone station and there is no relay station or relay antenna between the terminal PHS and the base station or base unit, the communication distance is limited. There was a problem in terms.
[0009]
The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and an object of the present invention is a widespread mobile phone (a phone used for portable mobile radio communication, including a so-called PHS). Effective various functions Use it to remotely monitor assets from intruders and fires in person or in small units, without relying on security companies or caregivers, or to confirm human safety remotely, accurately and in real time at low cost. It is in the point of providing a security system using a mobile phone.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, a mobile phone security system according to the present invention comprises: Provided with external connection terminals for connecting optional products, imaging means and image display means, Public telephone calls In addition, it has an image transmission / reception function A security system composed of a plurality of mobile phones, The mobile phone includes a dial setting means for automatically calling a specific receiving side mobile phone set in advance and an automatic dial for receiving a dial command signal input through the external connection terminal and outputting the signal to the dial setting means. While the command receiver is built-in, the mobile phone Connect to external connection terminal Possible Communication auxiliary device Is Detection means for detecting at least one of human body or fire When, Predetermined output signal from this detection means Abnormality determination means for determining an abnormality based on the result, and abnormality determination result On the basis of the Send dial command signal Automatic dial command transmitter And receiving the automatic dial command through the external connection terminal of the mobile phone when the abnormality determining means in the auxiliary communication device determines that there is an abnormality. The specific receiver mobile phone is automatically called by the dial setting means. (Claim 1).
[0011]
The sensor of the human body detecting means is, for example, at least one of a pyroelectric or thermopile infrared detector that detects infrared rays around 10 μm, an ultrasonic detector, and a near infrared detector that detects near infrared rays near 1 μm. (Claim 2), the sensor of the fire detection means, for example, a pyroelectric or thermopile infrared flame detector that detects infrared light around 4.3 μm, a heat detector, a smoke detector, It comprises at least one ultraviolet detector (claim 3).
[0012]
Thus, for example, for the purpose of crime prevention or welfare, a communication auxiliary device with human body detection means is prepared. For disaster prevention purposes, a communication auxiliary device with fire detection means is prepared. However, for the purpose of crime prevention, welfare, etc. and disaster prevention, prepare these two types of communication auxiliary devices or communication auxiliary devices equipped with human body detection means and fire detection means. Are arranged in a predetermined place such as a building or a warehouse, preferably as much as possible in a dispersed manner.
[0013]
On the other hand, a receiving-side mobile phone having an image display function different from that of the calling-side mobile phone constituting the security system is prepared in advance, and is provided in a communication auxiliary device connected to the calling-side mobile phone. On the basis of a predetermined output signal from the detection means, it is specified that the mobile phone on the receiving side is automatically called by the automatic dial command transmitter.
[0014]
By taking the above form, for example, when a suspicious person has entered a warehouse or the like, when the intruder moves near the human body detecting means of the communication auxiliary device, the intruder is detected by the human body detecting means, In the event of a fire, such a situation is detected by the fire detection means, and based on this detection, a predetermined output signal is issued from the detection means, so that the automatic dial command transmission unit specifies the reception side specified in advance. The mobile phone will be called automatically.
[0015]
Based on this call, the mobile phone on the receiving side has a function of displaying image information from the calling side (image information including still images and moving images, which is simply referred to as an image in the present invention). If the suspicious person is invaded by switching the mobile phone to the communication state, the intruder's image and sound are transmitted, and if it is a fire, it can be flipped with a flame image. Such a fire sound is transmitted, and since the receiver's phone is portable, it is possible to recognize such a situation visually and reliably in real time regardless of where the receiver is. It can be done.
[0016]
Therefore, if such a situation is recognized, the receiver can select the appropriate destination, such as the police, fire department, or other nearby acquaintances, and ask for help, especially because the receiving phone is portable. Regardless of where you are, you can remotely and quickly be prepared for crime prevention and disaster prevention.
[0017]
Among them, in the communication auxiliary device connected to the mobile phone on the calling side and provided with the human body detecting means, the human body detecting means is not limited to the above-described crime prevention, but the human body detecting means is detected so as to detect the human body at the entrance and exit such as the entrance and the doorway. By arranging it in the vicinity, it is detected by the human body detection means that a person (for example, a visitor or an elderly person) has passed through here, or the human body detection means is used, for example, around a disabled person or a sickbed person, If it is placed around, the movement of the human body (handicapped person, sick person, infant) will be detected by the human body detection means. Mobile phone By automatically calling the phone, it can remotely detect the detection of visitors, such as elderly people's habits and abnormal behavior, and other calls such as physically disabled people, sudden changes in the condition of sick beds, and wake-up of infants. be able to.
[0018]
In addition to this, if a communication auxiliary device equipped with human body detection means is placed around a motorcycle or in a car, so-called on-vehicle aiming and theft detection and reporting can be carried out by a mobile phone on the receiving side. In this case, the power supply to the mobile phone or the communication auxiliary device may be taken from, for example, a cigar lighter unit or a battery in the vehicle.
[0019]
Furthermore, in the field of agriculture, for example, if an auxiliary device for communication of a calling-side mobile phone is arranged at a predetermined place in a greenhouse, it is possible to detect greenhouse vandalism caused by humans or wild animals.
[0020]
In addition, regardless of whether human body detection or fire detection, an image recording device that records imaging information from the communication auxiliary device of the calling-side mobile phone is provided on the receiving-side mobile phone. If a person is recorded on the device, when the fire is found to be arson or is stolen, the recorded image can be used as a clue to identify the criminal or as evidence of arson or theft. be able to.
[0021]
Further, if a plurality of types of human body detection means or fire detection means having different detection functions are provided, there is an advantage that the detection accuracy is improved and the reliability is increased accordingly.
[0022]
In summary, according to the present invention, the receiving side mobile band Since the phone has an image display means, the calling information source of the mobile phone on the calling side is a communication auxiliary device equipped with a human body detection means. Intrusion of suspicious persons or other calls from persons with physical disabilities In addition, it is possible to visually check remotely such as visitors and elderly people's habits, sick people's sudden changes in condition, infants' getting up, on-vehicle aiming and theft offenders, wild animals, etc. The auxiliary communication device can visually confirm the occurrence of a fire remotely.
[0023]
Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to carry out measures such as crime prevention, disaster prevention, and medical care without error without relying on a security company or a caregiver in an individual or a small number of people. Even if it is a malfunction or misinformation due to small animals such as pets, it is possible to confirm the site with images, so that labor such as express to the site due to misinformation is avoided.
[0024]
Above all, in the case where the transmission side mobile phone provided in the communication auxiliary device is provided with an image display means for displaying the imaging information from the reception side mobile phone. Is different It is possible to remotely communicate with the site where the normal situation occurred by image and sound, and by appropriately preparing a plurality of transmitting side mobile phones and receiving side mobile phones equipped with such a communication auxiliary device, the room Depending on the number of houses and the number of houses, for example, the range of alerts can be expanded, or in the network of families, relatives, friends, acquaintances, neighbors, etc., mutual cooperation and alert systems such as crime prevention, disaster prevention, welfare, medical care, etc. It will be possible to strengthen this.
[0025]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows the configuration of a calling side communication device according to an embodiment of a security system according to the present invention. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 2, this communication device is an optional product of a mobile phone 1 serving as a calling side. A communication auxiliary device 5 is connected to a connection external connection terminal 2 via a lead wire 3 and a plug 4, and an AC adapter (stabilized power source) 6 is connected to the communication auxiliary device 5. Thus, the battery 7 of the mobile phone 1 can be charged while supplying power to the auxiliary communication device 5.
[0026]
Specifically, the mobile phone 1 includes an imaging unit 8 and an image display unit 9, and calls using public radio waves (this public radio wave means commercial radio waves such as NTT in Japan). In addition, it has an image transmission / reception function, and the dial button 10, the call execution and end buttons 11 and 12, and the contents of various functions provided in the mobile phone (dial display of destination, list of abbreviated numbers, etc.) are imaged. A menu button 13 for displaying on the display means 9 and a telescopic rod type antenna 14 are provided.
[0027]
In addition, the receiving party that is the other party Mobile phone A function that automatically terminates a call when the call is disconnected (in preparation for the next dial, for example, a call is terminated after a short time such as 15 seconds or 30 seconds) In this case, it is desirable to enable adjustment of the set time.) In addition, the communication circuit 15 and the specific receiving side Mobile phone The dial setting means 16 for calling the telephone is built in, and the foldable stand 1a is provided so that it can stand by itself in an inclined posture.
[0028]
On the other hand, the communication auxiliary device 5 is of a desktop type, and the container 20 having the connection terminal 17 of the lead wire 3 and the connection terminal 19 of the lead wire 18 from the AC adapter 6 is added to the container 20. Detecting means 21 for detecting a human body and fire around the front portion, an abnormality determining means 22 for determining an abnormality based on a predetermined output signal from the detecting means 21, and an automatic dial command transmitting section 23 are provided. The automatic dial command transmission unit 23 transmits abnormality determination information from the abnormality determination unit 22 to the automatic dial command reception unit 24 on the mobile phone 1 side and is set to at least one preset by the dial setting unit 16. Configured to automatically call one phone.
[0029]
As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 3, the human body and fire detection means 21 includes two sensors 25A and 25B for human body detection and fire detection. In this embodiment, the sensor 25A, As 25B, a pyroelectric type or thermopile infrared detector is used.
[0030]
Specifically, an infrared sensor 25A for detecting a human body equipped with a 10 μm band transmission filter 26 and an infrared light of about 4.3 μm emitted from a flame are detected so as to detect infrared rays of about 10 μm emitted from the human body. In order to detect, a flame detection infrared sensor 25B having a 4.3 μm band transmission filter 27 is provided, and a condensing lens 28 is disposed on the front surface of the sensor 25A. An infrared transmission cover 29 is disposed in the part.
[0031]
Then, the amplification circuit 29, the comparison circuit 30, and the determination unit 31 are connected to the sensors 25A and 25B, respectively, and the abnormality determination unit 22 determines whether or not one or both of the human body and the fire are detected. A dial command is output to the automatic dial command transmission unit 23, and the dial command signal is transmitted from the automatic dial command transmission unit 23 to the automatic dial command reception unit 24 via the lead wire 3. .
[0032]
According to the communication auxiliary device 5 configured as described above, when a person enters the infrared detection region of the human body and the fire detection means 21, the infrared radiation emitted from the human body is detected by the infrared sensor 25A for human body detection. Based on this detection, the abnormality determining means 22 determines an abnormality, and the determination result is input from the automatic dial command transmitting section 23 to the automatic dial command receiving section 24 through the lead wire 3. Will automatically call at least one pre-set mobile phone.
[0033]
On the other hand, when a fire occurs in the infrared detection region by the human body and the fire detection means 21, the infrared radiation emitted from the flame is detected by the infrared sensor 25B for fire detection, and the abnormality determination means 22 is abnormal based on this detection. , And the determination result of the occurrence of fire is input to the automatic dial command receiving unit 24 from the automatic dial command transmitting unit 23 through the lead wire 3, so that the dial setting means 16 is again set to at least one receiving side Will automatically call your mobile phone. At this time, a specific calling party may be individually selected and called depending on whether a person enters or a fire occurs.
[0034]
Accordingly, a plurality of mobile phones 1 including the communication auxiliary device 5 having the above-described configuration are arranged in a predetermined place such as a warehouse, and the mobile phone 1 including these communication auxiliary devices 5 is arranged. As a mobile phone on the calling side, a mobile phone having a function of transmitting and receiving calls and images is used as a receiving phone, and the dial of the mobile phone on the receiving side is input to the dial setting means 16 of the mobile phone on the calling side. If a suspicious person who has entered the warehouse enters the infrared detection region of the human body detection sensor 25A, the suspicious person's entry will be detected by the detection means 21. Even when a fire occurs, the flame is detected by the fire detection sensor 25B.
[0035]
As a result, a predetermined output signal is input from the detection means 21 to the dial setting means 16 through the automatic dial command transmission section 23, so that the dial setting means 16 automatically calls a preset mobile phone on the receiving side. Of the receiver based on this call Mobile phone When the telephone is switched to the communication state, an image around the calling mobile phone 1 (that is, an intruder or fire image) is displayed on the image display means of the receiving mobile phone. It is possible to confirm remotely whether it is due to human body detection or fire detection remotely by visual and auditory senses.
[0036]
In particular, since the receiving phone is portable, the above situation can be confirmed instantly regardless of where the recipient is. If this information is confirmed, the receiving mobile phone is temporarily disconnected. Based on the above information, for example, by using the receiver's mobile phone, the police, firefighters, and other nearby acquaintances, etc., select appropriate destinations and ask for help, so that they can quickly get ready for crime prevention and disaster prevention. At this time, even if the infrared sensor 25A, 25B malfunctions or a false report by a small animal such as a pet, the field can be confirmed by an image, and labor such as an express to the field due to a false report is avoided. It is.
[0037]
Here, for the purpose of crime prevention, it is desirable to lengthen the lead wire 3 connected to the external connection terminal 2 of the mobile phone 1 and to arrange the auxiliary communication device 5 in an inconspicuous position such as on a shelf, If there is no outlet near the inconspicuous position, the lead wire 18 from the AC adapter 6 connected to the auxiliary communication device 5 may be lengthened.
[0038]
If the communication auxiliary device 5 having the above-described configuration is arranged around, for example, a disabled person or a sick bed, an infant's bed, or an entrance / exit of an entrance, etc., the movement of the disabled person, a sick person, or an infant Or a person passing through the doorway is detected by the detection means 21 and Mobile phone By automatically calling the telephone, it is possible to visually and remotely confirm, for example, an elderly person's habit and abnormal behavior, as well as a call by a disabled person, a sudden change in the condition of a sick person, and an infant's rising.
[0039]
Moreover, in the communication auxiliary device 5 having the above-described configuration, the transmission side provided with this of Since the cellular phone 1 and the cellular phone on the receiving side can communicate with each other by image and sound, both the transmitting side and the receiving side are provided with the communication auxiliary device 5 having the above-described configuration. By preparing, for example, the range of vigilance will be expanded according to the number of rooms and the number of houses, etc. And further strengthening the alert system.
[0040]
In addition, if the communication auxiliary device 5 having the above-described configuration is arranged around a motorcycle or in an automobile, so-called visual detection and notification of a criminal image of aiming or stealing can be performed by a mobile phone on the receiving side. In addition, since the image recording apparatus is separately connected to the mobile phone on the receiving side, it is possible to record the imaging information from the mobile phone on the outgoing side and use the recorded image as a clue or evidence for identifying the criminal.
[0041]
Further, in the field of agriculture, for example, if the communication auxiliary device 5 having the above-described configuration is arranged at a predetermined place in a greenhouse, if a greenhouse is damaged by a person or a wild animal, the person image of the vandalism It is also possible to visually detect what kind of animal the animal is.
[0042]
In the embodiment, a pyroelectric or thermopile infrared detector is used as the human body and fire detection sensors 25A and 25B. However, as the human body detection sensor 25A, an ultrasonic detector or 1 μm is used. Even if a near-infrared detector that detects nearby near-infrared rays is selected, or a heat detector, a smoke detector, or an ultraviolet detector is selected as the fire detection sensor 25B, the detection function is also provided. Even if a plurality of different types of sensors are combined, the detailed description thereof is omitted, but the same effect as that of the communication auxiliary device 5 described above can be obtained.
[0043]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the image display means 9 is provided in the mobile phone 1 on the transmission side provided with the communication auxiliary device 5. For example, from the aspect of crime prevention or disaster prevention, from the mobile phone on the reception side. Therefore, the image display means 9 can be omitted even if the image display means 9 is omitted.
[0044]
Furthermore, when the communication auxiliary device 5 on the transmission side is set in a warning state such as crime prevention or disaster prevention, the human body detection sensor 25A of the detection means 21 detects the handling person himself and regards this as an intruder. As a means to prevent this from happening, you can set a timer (dead time) for a few seconds after setting the alert state, It is preferable to take measures such as enabling the setting to a warning state by a command from The command may be arbitrarily given such as being transmitted to the automatic dial command transmitting unit 23 or the automatic dial command receiving unit 24.
[0045]
Alternatively, when the battery 11 of the mobile phone 1 is charged in a mode other than a security mode such as crime prevention or disaster prevention, a specific phone call is also made when the human body detection sensor 25A of the detection means 21 detects a person. However, as a means for preventing this, for example, the auxiliary communication device 5 is provided with a switch between a warning mode and a charging mode, and after switching from the charging mode to the warning mode, a timer (insensitive) for several seconds as described above. Time) and the human body detection by the human body detection sensor 25A is not performed in the charging mode.
[0046]
A communication device according to another embodiment is shown in FIGS. In the communication device shown in FIG. 4, the lead wire 3 of the communication device shown in FIG. 1 is omitted, and the auxiliary communication device 5 connected to the AC adapter 6 is directly connected to the external connection terminal 2 of the mobile phone 1. To connect to.
[0047]
In the communication apparatus shown in FIG. 5, the mobile phone 1 including the external connection terminal 2 and the charging terminal 32 separately is targeted, and the AC adapter 6 is connected to the mobile phone 1 via the lead wire 18. The communication auxiliary device 5 is connected to the telephone 1 via the lead wire 33, and power is supplied from the AC adapter 6 to the communication auxiliary device 5.
[0048]
In the communication device shown in FIG. 6, the lead wire 33 of the communication device shown in FIG. 5 is omitted, and the auxiliary communication device 5 is directly connected to the external connection terminal 2 of the mobile phone 1. .
[0049]
In the communication device shown in FIG. 7, the lead wire 3 of the communication device shown in FIG. 1 is omitted, and the auxiliary communication device 5 connected to the AC adapter 6 is directly connected to the external connection terminal 2 of the mobile phone 1. While connecting and omitting battery charging from the AC adapter 6 via the auxiliary communication device 5, the mobile phone 1 is plugged into the charging stand 35 connected to the AC adapter 34, and the mobile phone 1 is connected. To charge.
[0050]
In the various embodiments of the communication device described above, the AC adapter 6 may be omitted and power may be supplied from the battery 7 of the mobile phone 1 to the communication auxiliary device 5, or the communication auxiliary device 5. A dedicated battery may be built in the container 20 and power may be supplied from the battery to the auxiliary communication device 5.
[0051]
Moreover, although the automatic dial command transmission part 23 is built in the container 20, it cannot be overemphasized that this automatic dial command transmission part 23 is built in the mobile telephone 1, and can be implemented.
[0052]
In the above embodiment, for the purpose of crime prevention, welfare, etc. and disaster prevention, the communication auxiliary device 5 is equipped with the human body and the fire detection means 21, but crime prevention, welfare, etc. For the purpose of disaster prevention, the fire detection system may be omitted, and for the purpose of disaster prevention, the human body detection system may be omitted and the communication auxiliary device 5 may be configured. Alternatively, these two types of communication auxiliary devices may be provided. In combination, crime prevention, welfare, etc. and disaster prevention may be planned.
[0053]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, the communication auxiliary device is configured so that the occurrence of an abnormal situation can be monitored using a mobile phone having a public radio wave call and an image transmission function. The security system can be constructed at low cost by eliminating the need for extensive wiring work.
[0054]
Moreover, since a mobile phone is used, the monitoring location can be changed very easily, and communication between voice and images is also possible, which is also suitable for normal use of mobile phones. Overall, according to the present invention, it is possible to remotely monitor assets from intruders and fires and to confirm the safety of people remotely without relying on security companies, caregivers, etc. Can be achieved accurately and inexpensively in real time.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 relates to the present invention. Mobile phone use It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the transmission side communication apparatus by one Embodiment of a security system.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of various functional units included in the communication device.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a human body and fire detection means.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a communication device according to a first alternative embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a communication device according to a second alternative embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a communication device according to a third alternative embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a communication device according to a fourth alternative embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Mobile phone, 2 ... External connection terminal, 5 ... Communication auxiliary device, 9 ... Image display means, 16: Dial setting means, 20 ... Container, 21 ... Detection means, 22 ... abnormality determination means, 23 ... Automatic dial command transmitter, 24 ... Automatic dial command receiver, 25A: human body detection sensor, 25B: fire detection sensor.

Claims (3)

A security system comprising an external connection terminal for connecting an optional product, an image pickup means, and an image display means, and is constituted by a plurality of mobile phones having telephone calls using public radio waves and image transmission / reception functions ,
The mobile phone includes a dial setting means for automatically calling a specific receiving-side mobile phone, and an automatic dial for receiving a dial command signal inputted through the external connection terminal and outputting the signal to the dial setting means. While the command receiver is built in,
Wherein the mobile telephony auxiliary apparatus connectable to an external connection terminal of the judges a detection means for detecting at least one of the human body or fire, the abnormality based on a predetermined output signal from the detection means An abnormality determination means, and an automatic dial command transmitter for transmitting a dial command signal based on the abnormality determination result are provided,
When the abnormality determining means in the auxiliary communication device determines an abnormality, the dial command signal transmitted from the automatic dial command transmitting unit is input to the automatic dial command receiving unit through the external connection terminal of the mobile phone and the dial A security system for use with a mobile phone, characterized in that the specific receiver mobile phone is automatically called by a setting means .   The sensor of the human body detecting means is constituted by at least one of a pyroelectric or thermopile infrared detector that detects infrared rays around 10 μm, an ultrasonic detector, and a near infrared detector that detects near infrared rays near 1 μm. The mobile phone use security system according to claim 1.   The sensor of the fire detection means is composed of at least one of a pyroelectric or thermopile infrared flame detector that detects infrared rays around 4.3 μm, a heat detector, a smoke detector, and an ultraviolet detector. The security system for using a mobile phone according to claim 1.

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