JP4439929B2 - Alarm device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a terminal equipped with a sensor for detecting opening / closing of a front door or a window, a terminal equipped with a sensor for detecting an intruder, a terminal equipped with a switch for an elderly person to notify a householder in an emergency, and , A home alarm device that consists of a controller that is connected to these various terminals by wire or wirelessly and centrally manages operation, settings, display, etc., related to the display of the remaining battery level that is the power source of various terminals It is.

  Conventionally, many terminals that use batteries as a power source display an LED or the like on the terminal body when the battery runs out, display a word prompting the battery to be replaced on the master unit, or three to two in the illustration, One and a decrease in the remaining battery voltage are displayed and notified (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  FIG. 3 is an overall configuration diagram of a conventional home alarm device, and shows an example of display contents for prompting battery replacement accompanying a battery voltage drop displayed on the master unit. FIG. 4 shows a display example of the remaining charge of the mobile phone.

  As shown in FIG. 3, there are various operation switches 31 and a display screen 32 in front of the controller master unit 30 that centrally manages the home alarm device. The display screen 32 is constituted by a touch panel type, and a setting operation on the screen can be performed by touching along the screen (not shown).

  The base unit 30 includes a terminal A33 equipped with a sensor for detecting opening and closing of a window by wire or wireless, a terminal B34 equipped with an infrared sensor for detecting the movement of an intruder, and the elderly and the physically handicapped. A terminal C35 equipped with a call switch for a person to notify a householder in an emergency is connected.

  A variety of terminals can be installed in a single parent device 30 and are collectively referred to as a terminal group when described collectively.

  Further, the base unit 30 can report to the external telephone 38 by connecting to the telephone line 36, and can report to the mobile phone 39 registered by connecting to the LAN by contract with the server 37.

  An example of the operation of each terminal group and the base unit 30 will be described. There are a reed switch 40 installed on a window frame and a magnet 41 installed on a movable part of the window. When an intruder opens the window, the magnet 41 is moved from the reed switch 40. The sensor detects that the mobile phone has been separated, and a signal is sent from the terminal device A33 to the parent device 30.

  The base unit 30 notifies the housekeeper at home by issuing an alarm sound that the window has been opened or closed, or reports to the registered external phone 38 or mobile phone 39 when the user is away.

  The reporter can prevent damage by intimidating via the base unit 30 or by reporting to the neighborhood or the police.

  When the terminal C35 is operated by an elderly person or a person with a physical disability who does not feel well, the base unit 30 receives a report and can promptly respond by notifying the householder.

  The base unit 30 is operated by an AC power source 42, but each terminal group is driven by a battery 43 or the like.

  When the battery voltage decreases, the terminal group name and the battery replacement word 44 are displayed on the display screen 32.

  An example of the word for battery replacement is “Please replace the battery of terminal XX”.

  The user recognizes the battery replacement of the corresponding terminal by this wording 44, but does not immediately run out of the battery, and operates the battery remaining amount recognition switch 45 displayed on the display screen 32.

  The word 44 for battery replacement disappears and the corresponding terminal can be used continuously.

  Even if the battery replacement recognition switch 45 can be used continuously, the master unit 30 periodically displays the battery replacement word 44 of the corresponding terminal again to promptly replace it.

FIG. 4 is an example of a picture display 46 that displays the remaining charge of the mobile phone. In the case of full charge, three (FIG. 4A), two (FIG. 4B), and one (FIG. 4) 4 (c)), and informs the user of the necessity of charging. When a picture display of the remaining battery level is used in a device using a battery, such a display is often used. .
JP 2002-056901 A

  However, even if the word 44 indicating battery replacement displayed on the display screen 32 of the conventional master device 30 is displayed, it can be continuously used by operating the battery replacement recognition switch 45.

  Regarding the battery, there are many factors that cause variations, and there are many examples in which the battery remaining amount display is naturally set to include a margin.

  Further, in the picture display 46 of FIG. 4, it is difficult for the user to determine how long the remaining amount can be used after the remaining amount becomes one.

  In many cases, these factors can be used for about one month after the battery replacement display is displayed because the above-described battery variation factor is set large and the threshold value for displaying the remaining battery level is set high.

  Replacing batteries for devices used every day can change the sound during use even if some margin is provided, or even if the batteries run out, it can be used immediately if the batteries are replaced at that time, so there is a problem with the conventional method There is no.

  In recent years, terminal groups installed in home alarm devices that have started to spread have a battery replacement life of more than one year even if the conventional battery remaining amount display method is adopted. Judgment until it can no longer be used is ambiguous.

  In addition, if there is a margin of about one month as in the past products described above, there is a possibility that the battery replacement time will be delayed.

  Assuming a case in which the battery replacement word 44 is displayed continuously, the following case occurs.

  (1) If the battery runs out during a long-term outing, even if a suspicious person enters through the window, the terminal 33 does not function due to the battery voltage drop and cannot be notified to the outside, resulting in the worst result.

  (2) Even if the terminal group detects an intruder, the volume of the alarm sound is low and no alarm is given.

  (3) Even if an elderly person presses the switch for an emergency call, the terminal 35 does not operate due to the battery running out, so a quick response cannot be made.

  Therefore, in the terminal group of these home alarm devices, the battery remaining amount display needs to be surely replaced with a battery unlike the conventional case.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide an alarm device capable of displaying a battery remaining amount display with a numerical value when necessary, in order to make sure that a user can replace a battery.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the battery remaining amount display of the present invention is based on the threshold level and the plurality of battery consumption curves in which the battery remaining amount of the terminal group displayed on the parent device is set in multiple steps in the battery consumption database. On the screen, the name of the corresponding terminal and the words for battery replacement can be displayed as a specific number of days expressed as a numerical value such as “terminal XX battery remaining △ Δ days”.

  According to the present invention, the remaining battery level of each terminal is expressed numerically in a master unit that centrally manages a terminal group equipped with various sensors, call switches, etc. in a home alarm device in which homes are connected by wire or wirelessly. indicate.

  As a result, the remaining battery level to be displayed on the master unit is displayed as a number, so that it is easy to check the remaining battery level, and it is possible to avoid an unexpected situation that occurs as a home alarm device due to battery replacement delay.

The first invention is equipped with a terminal A equipped with a sensor for detecting opening and closing of a front door and a window, a terminal B equipped with a sensor for detecting the movement of an intruder, and a call switch for notifying a householder in an emergency. A terminal group including a terminal C as a power source, and a parent unit connected to the terminal group by wire or wirelessly to centrally manage the terminal group, and the parent unit includes a remaining battery level of the terminal group A battery consumption database indicating a time transition of the value is stored, and the battery consumption database is a time transition from the first correction threshold value to the second correction threshold value that is lower than the first correction threshold value. And an actual battery consumption curve indicating a time transition from the first correction threshold value to the second correction threshold value. The logical battery If the curve and the actual battery drain curves are different, the actual those that were characterized to display the remaining battery capacity values obtained from a battery exhaustion curve, battery level display of each terminal to be displayed on the master unit By performing this based on the battery consumption database, accurate display can be performed. In addition, it is possible to display the remaining battery level corrected to the remaining battery level curve according to changes in battery characteristics, usage environment, and usage frequency for each terminal.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of Embodiment 1 of the present invention. The same reference numerals as in the conventional example represent the same functions.

  In FIG. 1, various operation switches 31 and a display screen 32 are provided on the front face of a parent machine 30 that is a controller for centralized management of a home alarm device. The display screen 32 is constituted by a touch panel type, and a setting operation on the screen can be performed by touching along the display screen 32.

  The base unit 30 includes a terminal A33 equipped with a sensor for detecting opening and closing of a window by wire or wireless, a terminal B34 equipped with an infrared sensor for detecting the movement of an intruder, and the elderly and the physically handicapped. A plurality of terminals C35 and the like equipped with a call switch for a person to notify a householder in an emergency are connected to form an alarm device in the home.

  The master unit 30 can be connected to the LAN through a connection with the telephone line 36 or a contract with the server 37, and can notify the registered external telephone 38 or mobile phone 39.

  An example of the operation of each terminal group and base unit 30 will be described. There is a reed switch 40 installed on a window frame and a magnet 41 installed on a movable part of the window. When an intruder opens the window, the magnet 41 is separated from the reed switch 40. This is detected by the sensor, and a signal is sent from the terminal device A33 to the parent device 30. Next, base unit 30 informs the housekeeper at home by issuing an alarm sound that the window has been opened or closed.

  In addition, when the user is away, by making a report to the registered external phone 38 or mobile phone 39, the person who has received the report can threaten the intruder from the outside via the master unit 30, By reporting to the police, damage can be prevented.

  In the case of the terminal 35, it is possible to respond promptly by receiving a report from the elderly or a physically handicapped person.

  The master unit 30 operates with an AC power source 42, but each terminal group uses the battery 43 as a power source. When the battery voltage decreases, the name of the terminal group and the battery replacement word 44B are displayed on the display screen 32.

  The word 44B of the battery replacement displayed on the display screen 32 at this time is not “Please replace the battery of the terminal XX”, but is used as an example “terminal A, the remaining battery capacity is 25 days”. Display possible time in a specific number of days.

  FIG. 2 shows a battery consumption database 1 that realizes quantification of the remaining battery level. The vertical axis 2 indicates the battery voltage, and the horizontal axis 3 indicates the passage of time.

  As shown in the figure, since the battery voltage decreases with time, it shows a downward slope. The slope of the battery voltage drop curve is determined by the current consumed by the terminal group. If the terminal group is in a standby state in which nothing operates, the current consumed is small and the curve slope becomes a gentle standby battery consumption curve 4.

  However, the terminal A33 is activated by detecting the opening / closing of the window, an alarm sound such as a buzzer, etc., and the terminal C35 is operated by a call switch or LED display, the battery is consumed and the curve slope is on standby. The operation battery consumption curve 5 has a larger inclination than the battery consumption curve 4.

  These inclinations are inclinations logically grasped at the development stage, and the standard battery consumption curve 6 is determined assuming the number of times the terminal group is actually operated, and the battery life is calculated.

  The vertical axis 2 monitors the battery consumption curves by setting threshold values in multiple stages based on the battery voltage.

  The reset threshold 7 is a reset voltage set to stop the terminal in a stable state. When the battery voltage reaches this threshold, the terminal stops.

  Battery replacement is required before the terminal stops, and a battery replacement final threshold value 8 and a battery remaining amount display threshold value 9 are set above the reset threshold value 7.

  When the standard battery consumption curve 6 reaches the battery remaining amount display threshold 9, the battery remaining amount display is started on the display screen 32 of the parent device 30.

  The battery replacement final threshold 8 is a final threshold for displaying the remaining battery level, and is set higher than the reset threshold 7 at which the terminal stops.

  Then, by determining the arrival time of the standard battery consumption curve 6 from the battery remaining amount display threshold 9 to the battery replacement final threshold 8 on the battery consumption database 1, the battery remaining amount is calculated, and the display screen of the main unit 30 The upper 32 can be displayed with a battery replacement word 44B “terminal A33 remaining battery level 4 days” and a specific remaining number. In addition, the display which gave the width | variety with "the terminal 33 battery remaining amount 4-6 days" may be sufficient.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to display the battery remaining amount to be displayed on the master unit by numbers, and more specifically to display the word prompting the battery replacement to the user. It is possible to avoid the battery running out of the terminal group.

  That is, for example, if the remaining battery voltage is displayed as 8 days when you leave for a 10-day trip, you can start after exchanging the battery in advance. Can provide.

  Furthermore, it is possible to switch between a quantitative display using a picture display and a numerical display with a specific threshold as a boundary. That is, in FIG. 2, when the standard battery consumption curve 6 reaches the threshold value for displaying the remaining battery level according to the threshold level set in multiple levels, the battery voltage on the vertical axis 2 in the battery consumption database 1 is displayed on the display screen 32. The quantified picture display is displayed, and when the display division threshold A is reached, the display is digitized on the display screen 32. The display classification threshold A may be arbitrarily selected by the user with a switch or the like.

  This avoids large displays such as the remaining battery life of 365 days or 196 days for the user, and it is quantitatively expressed like the conventional picture display for one year to several months, and easy to understand by digitizing from less than one month. Can be provided.

  In addition, the present embodiment can be easily developed to a general device using a battery as a power source, and can provide a product with improved usability by displaying the remaining battery capacity with numbers instead of pictures.

  Further, the switches 31 of the base unit 30 have a battery remaining amount confirmation switch 31B, and the battery remaining amount for each terminal is displayed on the display screen 32 by operating the battery remaining amount confirmation switch 31B. The remaining battery level confirmation switch 31 </ b> B may be a touch panel type provided on the display screen 32.

  Corresponding to the battery remaining amount confirmation switch 31B operated in FIG. 1, the battery remaining amount is determined from the voltage difference from the battery voltage of the standard battery consumption curve 6 of the corresponding terminal to the battery replacement final threshold 8 from the battery consumption database 1 of FIG. The quantity can be calculated and displayed on the display screen 32 with numbers.

  Thereby, the battery remaining amount during absence can be confirmed by prior operation when leaving home at the request of the user.

  Normally, the battery remaining amount display is periodically displayed, but it is possible to provide an easy-to-use product that can be confirmed at the time of a request by a user's switch operation.

  Further, in FIG. 2, the battery consumption database 1 includes a threshold level set in multiple stages such as a reset threshold 7, a battery replacement final threshold 8, and a battery remaining amount display threshold 9 on the battery voltage on the vertical axis 2, and a standard battery consumption curve 6. , It has a function of correcting the remaining battery level with a plurality of battery consumption curves.

  When the terminal group operates frequently and the standard battery consumption curve 6 set at the development stage needs to be corrected, changes in the usage environment (the battery is said to have a high internal resistance and a quicker consumption when the room temperature is low). Therefore, in Kyushu and Hokkaido, the lifespan may be affected), and when the battery consumption curve differs from that made in Japan depending on the battery of the overseas manufacturer, it is corrected.

  For the correction, the time (T) for the standard battery consumption curve 6 to reach from the intersection of the correction threshold 10 set to the battery voltage of the vertical axis 2 on the battery consumption database 1 to the intersection of the correction threshold 11 is set. Environmental information that is actually used such as the type of battery and the operating temperature is obtained from the deviation from the arrival time (T1) based on the frequency of use and the size of the internal resistance.

  In addition to the standard battery consumption curve 6 set in the development stage, the correction is performed from many battery consumption curves to the standard battery consumption curve 6B adapted to the actual voltage drop, and the remaining battery level is displayed. The correcting means is input to the program.

  Further, it is possible to calculate the battery remaining amount display using the absolute value of the battery voltage without using the battery consumption curves.

  As a result, the remaining battery level can be displayed with corrections that cover many variations related to the battery, such as battery characteristics, changes in usage environment, and foreign manufacturers, and data shortage of usage conditions for each terminal.

  Further, in the battery consumption database 1 of FIG. 2, the battery voltage on the vertical axis 2 is notified by voice at the voice notification threshold B of the threshold level set in multiple stages. The voice notification threshold B may be the same as the battery replacement final threshold 8 that is the final threshold for displaying the remaining battery level.

  Thereby, in addition to the word for battery replacement on the display screen 32 of the main unit 30 in FIG. 1, the notification to the user can be more detailed because the notification is made by voice. As a notification means, a buzzer or speech synthesis is used.

  In addition to voice, it is also possible to easily notify the wording on the display screen 32 by a change in color display.

  Further, in the battery consumption database 1 of FIG. 2, the battery voltage on the vertical axis 2 is notified of terminals that require battery replacement from the terminal group at the terminal display threshold C of the threshold stage set in multiple stages. Yes. Note that the notification means is blinking of an LED or the like (not shown).

  Accordingly, it is possible to easily select a terminal that requires battery replacement from among a plurality of terminals installed.

  Further, the battery level display of the terminal group is always displayed on a part of the display screen 32 of the base unit 30 with the constant display threshold D of the battery consumption database in FIG.

  Thus, the user can be surely notified rather than periodically displaying the remaining battery level.

  As described above, according to the alarm device of the present invention, the remaining battery level of the terminal group connected by wire or wireless can be digitized and displayed, so that it can be applied to a master unit that manages a plurality of battery devices.

1 is an overall configuration diagram of a home alarm device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. The graph which shows the battery consumption database of the home alarm device of Embodiment 1 of this invention Overall configuration of conventional home alarm system Conventional battery level display

Explanation of symbols

1 Battery Consumption Database 30 Master Unit 31 Switches 31B Battery Level Check Switch 32 Display Screen 33 Terminal A
34 Terminal B
35 Terminal C
43 batteries

Claims (1)

Terminal A equipped with a sensor that detects the opening and closing of the entrance and windows,
Terminal B equipped with a sensor that detects the movement of the intruder,
A group of terminals powered by a battery consisting of terminal C, etc., equipped with a call switch that notifies the householder in an emergency,
It consists of a master unit connected to the terminal group by wire or wirelessly to centrally manage the terminal group,
The base unit stores a battery consumption database indicating a time transition of the battery remaining value of the terminal group,
The battery consumption database includes a logical battery consumption curve indicating a time transition from the first correction threshold value to a second correction threshold value that is lower than the first correction threshold value, and an actual battery. Storing an actual battery consumption curve indicating a time transition until the remaining amount value reaches the second correction threshold from the first correction threshold;
The base unit displays a remaining battery level value obtained from the actual battery consumption curve when the logical battery consumption curve is different from the actual battery consumption curve. apparatus.

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