JP5127534B2 - Security equipment - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a security device that reports an abnormality in a monitoring area to an external device such as a monitoring center, and more particularly to a security device that can set a security set mode by remote control.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are known security systems that report an abnormality to a monitoring center when an abnormality such as an intrusion abnormality or a fire abnormality that occurs in a monitoring area is detected. The monitoring center is connected by communication with a security device provided in the monitoring area, and the security device is connected with a sensor installed in the monitoring area. And if a sensor detects a detection target, a security device will report abnormality to a monitoring center by communication.

  In the conventional security system, when a user in the monitoring area goes out, the security device is operated to shift from the security release mode in which the abnormality in the monitoring area is not reported to the security set mode in which the abnormality in the monitoring area is reported. At this time, when the security device accepts a security set mode transition operation, it confirms that all the various sensors installed in the monitoring area are in a normal state. If there is a sensor that is not in a normal state, that is, a sensor that detects an abnormality, the user is notified of the installation location of the sensor, and the user eliminates the detection cause of the sensor and performs the operation for shifting to the security set mode again. Note that the abnormality detected by the sensor is a state in which the presence of a person is detected, such as opening a window or door or detecting a heat source.

In such a security system, recently, a security system has been proposed in which a communication terminal such as a mobile phone or a personal computer can be used to shift to the security set mode from outside the monitoring area (Patent Document 1). In Patent Document 1, when setting command data of a warning operation is transmitted to a central processing unit (security device) via a telephone line or the Internet, a door closing inspection of a window or the like is performed, and if there is no abnormality, the warning operation is validated. The monitoring system to be set is described.
International Publication No. 03/088174 Pamphlet (28 pages, Embodiment 6)

  In the monitoring system of Patent Document 1 described above, when a warning operation is set to be effective from a remote location, the time point at which the warning operation is changed is the same as when a warning operation is set to be effective by operating the operation means in the monitoring area. By checking the state of the sensor, the warning operation is being made effective on the condition that it is in a normal state.

  However, when trying to set the warning action effectively from a remote location, there may be abnormal places such as windows or doors open, and it is not possible to set the warning action. In addition to being unable to start vigilance, the so-called security hole with a window open is left unattended.

  In particular, in the monitoring system of Patent Document 1, if any one of the terminals (sensors) detects an abnormality, the alert operation is not performed on all the sensors even though the other sensors are normal. For example, it is not possible to start alerting even in an area in which a guarding operation can be performed inherently, such as a room that is monitored by a sensor in a normal state.

For this reason, in a situation where all sensors are not in a normal state, the alert operation cannot be validated at a remote location even though it is determined that there is a security defect. There is a problem that the security is significantly lowered.
Further, in this case, while the user's anxiety increases, there is a problem that the security system at the corner cannot be used for the security of the answering house and it cannot be said that it is convenient.

  Therefore, the present invention aims to realize a security device that improves security and convenience by enabling optimal security to be started according to the situation when the security device is remotely set to the security set mode. .

  In order to achieve the above object, the security device according to the present invention is a security device that reports an abnormality in a monitoring area to an external device, and reports a security release mode or an abnormality that does not report the abnormality as a security state of the monitoring area. An operation unit that inputs a setting signal for the security set mode, a communication unit that communicates with the external device and the user terminal, and receives at least a setting signal for the security set mode from the user terminal, and occurred in the monitoring area. A sensor signal input unit connected to a sensor that detects a change, a storage unit that stores current detection information of the sensor, and a security set mode setting signal input from the operation unit, the sensor is currently abnormal. If the security state is set to the security set mode and the security set mode setting signal is received from the user terminal, the detection information A mode setting unit that stores in the storage unit as an initial state and sets a security state to a remote set mode; and when the sensor detects an abnormality in the monitoring area during the security set mode, reports an abnormality to the external device, and And a reporting unit that reports an abnormality to the external device when the sensor detects a change from the initial state in the remote set mode.

In such a configuration, when the mode setting unit of the security device accepts the setting from the operation unit, the security setting mode is set on the condition that the abnormal state is not detected by the sensor, and the monitoring of the monitoring area is started. However, when the setting from the remote user terminal is accepted, the remote set mode is set with the current detection state as the initial state regardless of the detection state of the sensor, and the monitoring area is alerted.
The reporting unit reports an abnormality when the sensor detects an abnormality in the security set mode and when the sensor detects a change from the initial state in the remote set mode. That is, in the remote set mode, even if the output of the sensor that has detected an abnormality when the mode is started changes to non-detection (normal detection), it operates to notify.

Therefore, according to the present invention, when setting a warning operation from a remote place where each part of the monitoring area cannot be inspected, the warning can be started even if there is a sensor detecting an abnormality such as opening of a window, It is possible to effectively use the assets of the security device while you are away.
Also, when setting a warning action from a remote location, even if there is a point that becomes a problem when starting security such as opening a window, it was released by starting the warning based on the state at this time Even if a bandit invades through the window as it is, the presence of an abnormal situation can be detected when the window is closed, and a reduction in security can be suppressed.

  In the security device according to the present invention, preferably, when the mode setting unit receives a security set mode setting signal from the user terminal, the sensor is not currently detecting an abnormality, The security state is set to the security set mode.

In such a configuration, the mode setting unit operates to set the security set mode if any sensor is in a normal state when receiving a setting from a remote user terminal.
According to this configuration, if the sensor is normal when the remote start of security is instructed, it is possible to monitor whether or not the sensor detects an abnormality in the same manner as when security is started from the operation unit at the site. It is possible to perform an optimal warning operation according to the situation.

  Further, in the security device according to the present invention, preferably, when the sensor is currently in an abnormal state when the security set mode setting signal is received from the user terminal, the user terminal is set. A notification unit for notifying an NG signal, and when the mode setting unit receives a security set mode setting signal from the user terminal, if the sensor is currently detecting an abnormality, a setting NG and If a reset setting signal is received from the user terminal after determining and determining the setting NG, the detection information is set to the remote set mode as an initial state.

In such a configuration, when the security device receives a setting from a remote user terminal, if there is a sensor detecting an abnormality, the security device first notifies the user terminal of this and then restarts from the user terminal. When the set setting signal is received, the remote setting mode is set in response thereto.
According to this configuration, when there is a sensor that detects an abnormality such as opening of a window when the user desires to start security from a remote location, the user first refers to the set NG signal provided to the user terminal. It will be. Therefore, it becomes a condition to set the remote set mode that the user recognizes the existence of a troubled point when starting security, and it is possible to set the optimal security state at that time based on the user's will It becomes.

  In the security device according to the present invention, preferably, the setting NG signal includes information on a sensor that is currently detecting an abnormality.

  According to such a configuration, if there is a sensor that detects an abnormality such as the opening of a window when the user desires to start security from a remote location, the user can refer to the information of this sensor, and if necessary, the remote set mode Can be determined.

  Further, in the security device according to the present invention, preferably, when the security setting mode is set by the mode setting unit, the reporting unit transmits a set notification signal to the external device via the communication unit, and the mode When the setting unit sets the current state as the initial state to the remote set mode, a remote set notification signal is transmitted to the external device.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to grasp that there is a part that becomes a problem when starting security when requested remotely from an external device, and confirmation to the user when an abnormality occurs in the monitoring area Etc. can be processed smoothly. The external device is a device installed in a nearby facility in the monitoring area, a device managed by a user in the monitoring area, or a remote monitoring center.

  In the present invention, the security device may be provided with detection writing means for writing detection information in the storage unit, and the detection writing means may be realized by a control unit of the security device. And the said detection writing means may hold | maintain the newest detection information at least for each sensor in the said memory | storage part. The detection writing means may overwrite past detection information with new detection information.

  In the present invention, the notification unit reads sensor detection information from the storage unit, generates transmission information (for example, a homepage described later) indicating the detection information, and transmits the generated transmission information to the user. It may be sent to the terminal. Further, the notification unit may transmit the detected information with the detected sensor installation position. The notification unit may transmit the information for transmission by embedding a code that allows a reset setting signal to be input from the user terminal.

According to the present invention, when setting a warning operation from a remote location, even if there is a sensor detecting an abnormality such as opening of a window, the warning can be started, and the assets of the security device can be saved while the user is away. It is possible to use it effectively to be vigilant.
In addition, when setting a warning action from a remote location, even if there is a location that becomes a problem when starting security such as opening a window, by starting a warning about changes to this based on the state at this time Since the location where the problem occurs is not completely alert, it is possible to suppress a decrease in security.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. In the example of the present embodiment, the monitoring area is a dwelling unit, and the security device is a home security device, so-called home security security device.

  FIG. 1 shows a configuration of a security system provided with a security device according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 shows a configuration of the security device. First, the outline of the security system 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 1, a security system 1 includes a monitoring center 3 as an external device that remotely monitors a monitoring area (dwelling unit) 2, and a security device 4 that is installed in the monitoring area 2 and communicates with the monitoring center 3. The monitoring center 3 is a facility provided with a center device 5 operated by a security company, and the center device 5 communicates with the security device 4. The security device 4 is connected to a sensor installed in the monitoring area 2 to monitor an abnormality in the monitoring area 2 and notifies the monitoring center 3 of the detected abnormality. The security device 4 is connected to a user terminal 6 attached to a user in the monitoring area 2 so as to be communicable. The user terminal 6 is a terminal that can be used by the user when away from the monitoring area 2, and is typically a mobile phone or a mobile terminal.

  More specifically, the security device 4 includes a security controller 20 and a server device 40. The security controller 20 is configured to realize the main functions related to security, is connected to an abnormality detection sensor, monitors the presence or absence of an abnormality, and reports the detected abnormality to the monitoring center 3. The security controller 20 is connected to the center device 5 of the monitoring center 3 via the public line network 7. The server device 40 is connected to the remote user terminal 6 via the Internet 8 and is connected to the security controller 20 via the LAN 9. The server device 40 has a web server function, and transmits information to the user terminal 6 on a home page. In addition, the server device 40 receives a setting signal for requesting the setting of the security set mode or the security release mode from the user terminal 6 and sends it to the security controller 20 by using the input function of the homepage.

In the security controller 20, the security set mode and the security release mode are switched and set in response to an operation on the security controller 20 itself in the installed site or a setting signal from the user terminal 6 at a remote place. The security controller 20 is set to the remote set mode in response to a setting signal from the user terminal 6 at a remote location. The security set mode and the remote set mode are modes in which the security of the monitoring area 2 is enabled. When the security controller 20 receives a detection signal from the sensor during the security set mode or the remote set mode, Abnormal information is transmitted to the monitoring center as an abnormal signal, and the server device 40 generates homepage content from the abnormal information detected by the security controller 20. The user browses a home page provided by the server device 40 from the user terminal 6 via the Internet 8.
On the other hand, the security release mode is a mode for releasing the warning of the monitoring area, and during this mode, the above-described processing is executed only for abnormalities that need to be constantly monitored for 24 hours, such as disaster prevention sensors and emergency buttons.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the example of the present embodiment, in the security device 4, the security controller 20 and the server device 40 are configured separately. However, the server device 40 and the security controller 20 may be configured to be able to communicate with each other, and are not limited to the above configuration. Of course, the server device 40 and the security controller 20 may be configured integrally. In the case of an integrated configuration, costs can be reduced by sharing common hardware such as a control unit, a communication unit, and a storage unit in the server device 40 and the security controller 20.

  The outline of the security system 1 has been described above. Next, each part of the security system 1 will be described.

<Monitoring center>
The monitoring center 3 is a facility provided with the center device 5 operated by the security company as described above. The center device 5 is composed of one or a plurality of computers, and realizes the function of the monitoring center 3 related to the present invention. In the monitoring center 3, various information received from the security device 4 is displayed on a display, and a monitor constantly monitors the monitoring area.

  Further, the center device 5 of the monitoring center 3 includes a monitoring area address, telephone number, security device identification number, server device IP address, user name, address, phone number, user terminal e-mail address, past A database for storing and managing the correspondence history and the like is provided. The center device 5 also stores and manages the area in charge of the counselor (guard) currently working, the current state, and the like.

On the display of the center device 5, information on the monitoring area 2 to be dealt with and information on the abnormality are displayed based on the abnormality signal received from the security device 4. Further, when a signal indicating that the abnormality in the monitoring area 2 has been restored is received from the security device 4, the display indicates that the abnormality has been restored.
If the monitor looks at the display on the display and determines that an abnormality has occurred in the monitoring area 2, the monitor takes necessary measures such as a handling instruction to the handling staff and a confirmation process for the user. The coordinator usually waits or patrols in the area he / she is in charge of, and when he / she receives a coping instruction from the monitoring center 3, he / she rushes to the monitoring area 2 where the abnormality has occurred. When the coping person arrives at the monitoring area 2, the security device 4 is set to the coping mode, and then the monitoring area 2 is inspected.

<Security controller>
As shown in FIG. 2, the security controller 20 includes a communication unit 21, a sensor I / F (interface) 22, a storage unit 23, an operation unit 24, a notification unit 25, and a control unit 31. The entire security controller 20 is controlled.

  The communication unit 21 is a communication interface that connects the security controller 20 and the monitoring center 3, and the security controller 20 and the server device 40. As described above, the security controller 20 and the monitoring center 3 are connected via the public line network 7 as a network, and the security controller 20 and the server device 40 are connected by the LAN 9. The communication unit 21 functions as a communication unit of the present invention together with a communication unit 41 of the server device 40 described later.

  The sensor I / F 22 is a communication interface that is connected to various sensors arranged at appropriate locations inside and outside the dwelling unit as the monitoring area 2 and receives detection signals from these various sensors, and functions as a sensor signal input unit of the present invention. To do. In the present embodiment, when the sensor detects an event to be detected, the sensor outputs a detection signal to the sensor I / F 22, and when the sensor recovers from the detection of the event to be detected (undetected), the sensor I / F 22 A recovery detection signal is output. In addition, a sensor is not limited to this, You may transmit the detection signal which contains as information whether the detection target was detected. Various sensors include security sensors such as magnet sensors that detect the opening and closing of windows and doors, infrared sensors that detect the presence or absence of human bodies with infrared rays, fire prevention sensors such as smoke detectors and heat detectors, and users. It is an emergency button operated. A unique ID number is assigned to each sensor as sensor identification information, and the ID number is included in the detection signal.

The operation unit 24 is a switch in which the user sets the security set mode and the security release mode as the security state of the security device 4. The security set mode means that the above-described security sensor (such as a magnet sensor or an infrared sensor) reports an abnormality to the monitoring center 3 when an event to be detected (for example, an abnormal state such as opening of a window or door or detection of a human body) is detected. It is a mode to do. The security release mode is a mode in which no abnormality is reported even if the security sensor detects an event to be detected. In addition, the detection signal by the disaster prevention sensor and the emergency button is always under monitoring for abnormality notification, and when the detection signal is input from these sensors, in either the security set mode or the security release mode, Abnormality is reported.
For example, the operation unit 24 is operated when the user goes out to set the security set mode, and is operated when the user goes in and out such as during the day to set the security release mode.

  The storage unit 23 includes a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and stores data necessary for realizing the security function of the security controller 20. The memory | storage part 23 has memorize | stored sensor information, security apparatus ID, the current security state, the detection information by a sensor, and a remote set initial state.

  The sensor information is table information in which a sensor type and a sensor installation position are associated with each sensor ID number. In the sensor information, information indicating whether each sensor is currently in a state of detecting a detection target may be written and stored. The security device ID is an identification number of the security device 4, and is used to generate an abnormal signal for reporting. Further, the current security state stores the currently set security state among the above-described plurality of security states that can be set by the security controller 20.

  The detection information is a table that stores a current detection state for each sensor in response to a writing process from the control unit 31 that functions as a detection writing unit. The information stored in the detection information is information on a change in the monitoring area detected by the sensor, that is, information on whether or not a detection target (abnormality) is detected, and specifically includes an ID number of the sensor. In the example of the present embodiment, the sensor ID number, the sensor type, and the installation position that detect the abnormality are stored. That is, the sensor stored in the detection information is in a state where an abnormality is currently detected, and the sensor not stored in the detection information is currently normal. The sensor type and installation location corresponding to the sensor ID number are read from the sensor information and set in advance.

In the present embodiment, the sensor is configured to transmit a detection signal when an abnormality of the detection target is detected, and to transmit a recovery detection signal when recovery from the detection (becomes undetected). When the detection signal is received from each sensor, this is stored, and when the restoration signal is received, the current detection state is managed for each sensor by deleting it.
However, the detection information is not limited to this, and may be stored as to whether all the sensors are currently in a normal state or in a state where an abnormality is detected. Further, if the sensor is a type that always transmits the current detection state, the current state that can be discriminated from the received signal may be stored as detection information, or the security controller 20 polls the sensor for current detection. It is good also as a structure which confirms a state.

The remote set initial state is a reference state for each sensor used to determine abnormality in the remote set mode, which will be described later, and when the remote set mode is set, each sensor is in a normal state where the detection target is not detected. Whether or not the detection target is detected is stored. FIG. 3 shows an example of the remote set initial state. In this example, the ID number of each sensor and the state when set to the remote set mode are stored for all sensors.
The remote set initial state only needs to be able to distinguish between the sensor that was in the normal state when the remote set mode is set and the sensor that was detecting the detection target. You may memorize | store only the sensor of the state which detected only a certain sensor or the detection target.

  The alerting | reporting part 25 is a structure which outputs various guidance to a user from the speaker with which the security controller 20 was equipped. If there is a sensor that is not in a normal state when the operation unit 24 is operated and the setting of the security set mode is instructed, that is, a sensor that detects an abnormality, the control unit 31 controls the notification unit 25 to install the sensor. Inform the user of the location. The user eliminates the detection cause of the sensor and performs the operation for shifting to the security set mode again.

The control unit 31 is configured to control the entire security controller 20 as described above. The control unit 31 may be configured by a CPU, an MPU, or the like, and executes a program that realizes the function of the security controller 20. A program executed by the control unit 31 may be stored in the storage unit 23.
The control part 31 has the mode setting part 32, the time measuring part 33, the determination part 34, and the notification part 35 like illustration. These configurations are also realized by the control unit executing a program that realizes the functions of these configurations.

The mode setting unit 32 performs mode setting processing in accordance with an operation on the operation unit 24, and switches and sets the security state to the security release mode or the security set mode. Moreover, the mode setting part 32 performs a mode setting process according to the setting signal received from the user terminal 6 via the server apparatus 40, and switches and sets a security state to security release mode or security set mode.
The mode setting unit 32 sets the remote set mode as the security state when there is a sensor that is not in a normal state when the setting signal is received from the user terminal 6 and the setting of the security set mode is prohibited. The remote set mode is a security state that is set to start warning when all sensors are not in a normal state, and the detection information of each sensor when the security state is set is stored in the remote set initial state. In contrast, when the detection state changes, the monitoring center 3 is notified of an abnormality.
When the security state is set by the mode setting unit 32, the security state is stored in the storage unit 23 as the current security state, and control corresponding to the current security state is performed. The mode setting unit 32 outputs the security state set as a result of the mode setting process to the server device 40.
The timer unit 33 is a timer that controls time by being controlled by the mode setting unit 32, and also performs a timing operation for mode setting under the control of the mode setting unit 32.

  When the determination unit 34 receives the detection signal from the sensor, the determination unit 34 compares the current guard state and the sensor information in the storage unit 23 to determine whether there is an abnormality. The determination unit 34 determines that there is an abnormality when a detection signal is received from any of various sensors when the security set mode is set. The determination unit 34 determines that an abnormality is detected when a detection signal or a recovery detection signal different from the remote set initial state is received from any of various sensors when the remote set mode is set. Moreover, the determination part 34 will determine with it being abnormal if the detection signal is received from either a disaster prevention sensor or an emergency button, when it is set to the security cancellation | release mode.

  More specifically, the sensor information in the storage unit 23 is a table in which the ID number of each sensor is associated with the sensor type and the installation position. Moreover, in the determination part 34, the sensor type of abnormality determination object is decided beforehand for every guard state. The abnormality determination target sensor type is a type of sensor that is determined to be abnormal when a detection signal is input. Each security state and information on the sensor for abnormality determination may be determined on the program of the determination unit 34, and a table that associates each security state with information on the sensor for abnormality determination is stored in the storage unit 23. May be referred to by the determination unit 34.

  A detection signal and a recovery detection signal from the sensor are input to the control unit 31 via the sensor I / F 22 and transmitted to the determination unit 34. The detection signal and the recovery detection signal from the sensor include the ID number of the sensor. When the determination unit 34 receives the detection signal or the recovery detection signal from the sensor, the determination unit 34 refers to the sensor information and identifies the sensor type associated with the ID number in the sensor information. In this embodiment, there are three types of sensors: a security sensor, a disaster prevention sensor, and an emergency button. Further, the determination unit 34 refers to the current security state held in the storage unit 23. Then, the determination unit 34 determines that there is an abnormality if the specified sensor type matches the abnormality detection target sensor corresponding to the current security state, and determines that there is no abnormality if the two match.

  When the determination unit 34 determines that an abnormality has occurred, the reporting unit 35 transmits an abnormality signal indicating the abnormality from the communication unit 21 to the monitoring center 3 and the server device 40. The abnormality signal includes the identification number (security device ID) of the security device 4 stored in the storage unit 23, the ID number of the sensor that detected the abnormality, the type of sensor specified from the sensor information, and information on the installation position thereof. In particular, the abnormal signal transmitted to the monitoring center 3 preferably includes information indicating the current security state in addition to the above.

Note that the abnormal signal does not have to include all the above-described information, and it is only necessary to include necessary information according to the system specifications.
In addition to the abnormal signal, the reporting unit 35 performs processing for transmitting to the monitoring center 3 that the mode setting unit 32 has set the security set mode or the remote set mode. That is, the reporting unit 35 transmits a set notification signal to the monitoring center 3 when the security set mode is set by the mode setting unit 32, and transmits a remote set notification signal to the monitoring center 3 when the remote set mode is set. To do. As a result, the monitoring center 3 can grasp that there is a problem in starting security, that is, there is a part that is not in a normal state, and smoothly processes confirmation to the user when an abnormality occurs in the monitoring area. It becomes possible.

<Server device>
Next, the configuration of the server device 40 will be described. The server device 40 is a computer having a web server function. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the server device 40 includes a communication unit 41, a storage unit 42, and a control unit 43, and the control unit 43 controls the entire server device 40.

  The communication unit 41 is a communication interface that connects the server device 40 and the network, and the server device 40 and the security controller 20. The network to which the server device 40 is connected is the Internet 8, and the server device 40 is connected to the user terminal 6 through the Internet 8. The communication part 41 comprises the communication part of this invention with the communication part 21 of the security controller 20 as mentioned above.

  The storage unit 42 is composed of a ROM / RAM, a hard disk drive, etc., and displays the IP address of the server device 40 assigned by the monitoring center 3 or a provider, user information, an abnormal state holding table, and the current security state. I remember it.

  The user information is a database for storing and managing a user ID, a password, information on the user terminal 6 and the like for each user of the security device 4. The user information is used as information for identifying and authenticating the user. An e-mail address or the like may be stored as information of the user terminal 6.

  The abnormal state holding table is a table that stores information on a sensor that detects an abnormality when the security controller 20 determines an abnormality in the monitoring area 2. When the server device 40 receives an abnormal signal from the security controller 20, the abnormal signal is transmitted to the control unit 43. The abnormal state holding table holds the abnormal state after receiving the writing process of the control unit 43. As an example of the abnormal state holding table, the sensor ID, the sensor type, and the sensor installation location information included in the abnormal signal are associated. In addition, when the security controller 20 determines that the abnormality is restored by checking the coping personnel, the abnormality state is erased from the table by the writing process of the control unit 43 in the abnormality state holding table, and the holding of the abnormality state is released. That is, the holding of the abnormality ends.

  The current security status is the current security status (security set mode, security release mode, or remote set mode) received from the security controller 20. This information is used for notification to the user terminal 6. Information on the current security state is sent from the communication unit 21 of the security controller 20 to the control unit 43 via the communication unit 41 of the server device 40 and is rewritten by the control unit 43.

  The control unit 43 is configured to control the entire server device 40 as described above. The control unit 43 includes a CPU, an MPU, and the like, and executes a program that realizes the function of the server device 40. A program executed by the control unit 43 may be stored in the storage unit 42. The control unit 43 includes a web server unit 44 as illustrated. The web server unit 44 is realized by a server program that is read and executed by the CPU or MPU of the server device 40.

The web server unit 44 conveys information to the user by presenting a home page (web page) on the user terminal 6. Further, the web server unit 44 makes the user terminal 6 ready for input by presenting a home page on which input functions such as buttons and input fields are set to the user terminal 6, and makes a user instruction request, etc. Input information is received from the user terminal 6.
That is, the web server unit 44 functions as a notification unit that notifies the user terminal 6 of information from the security device 4 and functions as a reception unit that receives a setting signal from the user terminal 6.

  Specifically, in response to a connection request from the user terminal 6, the web server unit 44 provides a homepage and receives an abnormal state holding table received from the security controller 20 and stored in the storage unit 42 and the current security. Information on the state is transmitted to the user terminal 6, and an instruction to change the security state is received from the user terminal 6 by providing an inputable home page. The change instruction corresponds to a guard state setting signal in the present invention. The security state that can be instructed to change from the user terminal 6 is the security release mode for releasing the warning for the monitoring area 2 and the security set mode for starting the warning for the monitoring area 2, as with the operation unit 24.

  In order to realize the above functions, the web server unit 44 is an HTML document that publishes to the Internet content indicating information on the abnormal state holding table, content indicating current security status, and content for inputting changes in security status. Homepage). The web server unit 44 updates the content information of the homepage based on the information in the storage unit 42 every time the abnormal state holding table in the storage unit 42 and the current security state are updated according to the information received from the security controller 20. .

  When there is an access from the network via the communication unit 41, the web server unit 44 authenticates whether the access is from the user terminal 6 (user) based on the user information in the storage unit 42. In the authentication process, the ID of the user information and the password are collated, and it may be determined whether or not these ID and password match between the input information from the user and the stored user information. Various methods are already known for the authentication process, and a description thereof is omitted here. As a result of the authentication process, if the access from the user terminal 6 can be authenticated, a session with the user terminal 6 that is the access source is started and the content information of the home page is transmitted. Thereby, the home page is displayed on the screen of the user terminal 6 and can be browsed. As described above, the content information includes content indicating information on the current abnormal state holding table, content indicating the current security status, content inputting the change of the security status, and the like.

  In this manner, the web server unit 44 provides a home page that can receive access from the user terminal 6 and accept a change input of the security state. As in the example described later, an input button may be set on the home page. The web server unit 44 outputs a security state setting signal (security release mode, security set mode) to the security controller 20 when a security status change input is received from the user terminal 6 during the session. The setting signal is sent from the communication unit 41 of the server device 40 to the mode setting unit 32 of the control unit 31 via the communication unit 21 of the security controller 20.

FIG. 4 shows an example of a home page that is accessed from the user terminal 6 and provided to the user terminal 6 by the web server unit 44. In the example of the figure, “current state” is information on an abnormality held in the abnormal state holding table, and here, an example in which no abnormality is held and normal is shown. The “current security mode” is a security state, and in this example, the security release mode.
The “change of security mode” is a part for inputting a change of the security state, and in this example, a button for instructing the setting of the security set mode is displayed. When this button is clicked (pressed), a setting signal for the corresponding security state (in this example, the security set mode) is sent to the server device 40 and received by the web server unit 44 to guard the security controller. A set mode setting signal is sent.

Next, the operation of the mode setting process for starting the monitoring of the monitoring area 2 when the security device 4 is in the security release mode will be described using the flowcharts of FIGS. 5 and 6. Here, the operation of the mode setting process when the mode setting unit 32 receives an input from the operation unit 24 will be described first, and then the operation of the mode setting process when receiving an input from the user terminal 6 Will be explained.
The mode setting process is performed by the mode setting unit 32 of the security controller 20.
As described above, the mode setting unit 32 receives an input from the operation unit 24 of the security controller 20 or an input from the user terminal 6 via the server device 40, and sets the security state. Then, the mode setting unit 32 outputs the set security state to the server device 40. Information on the security state is sent from the communication unit 21 of the security controller 20 to the control unit 43 via the communication unit 41 of the server device 40, and the current security state of the storage unit 42 is rewritten by the control unit 43, and the web server unit 44 updates the security state which becomes the content of the homepage from the information stored in the storage unit 42 and publishes the changed security state on the homepage.
Hereinafter, these mode setting processes will be described.

<Mode setting by operating the operation unit>
The user operates the operation unit 24 to set the security release mode when a person goes in and out, such as during the daytime, and operates the operation unit 24 and sets the security set mode when the dwelling unit 2 is unattended such as going out. Set.
Here, the operation when the setting of the security set mode is input from the operation unit 24 will be described with reference to FIG. When receiving the setting signal for the security set mode from the operation unit 24, the mode setting unit 32 refers to the detection information in the storage unit 23 and checks the state of all the sensors (step S11). You may confirm the state of a sensor via sensor I / F22. Here, if there is a sensor in a state where an abnormality is detected (step S11-No), the mode setting unit 32 outputs inspection guidance for the abnormal part from the notification unit (step S12).
On the other hand, when there is no sensor that detects the detection target, that is, when all the sensors are determined to be normal (step S11-Yes), the mode setting unit 32 controls the time measuring unit 33 to start the exit timer (step S13). , A time for leaving (for example, 30 seconds) set in advance as the time for the user to leave the dwelling unit is counted. When the exit time elapses and the exit timer ends (step S14-Yes), the mode setting unit 32 sets the security state to the security set mode (step S15). Then, the reporting unit 35 transmits a set notification signal to the monitoring center 3 via the communication unit 21, thereby notifying the monitoring center 3 of the setting of the security set mode (step S16). Moreover, the mode setting part 32 transmits having set the security set mode to the server apparatus 40 (step S17).

<Mode setting by remote control from user terminal>
Next, processing for receiving a guard state setting signal from the user terminal 6 will be described. For example, when the user learns that a child or an elderly person who is difficult to operate the security device 4 is going home, he / she remotely sets the security release mode, and the dwelling unit 2 is unattended but sets the security set mode. Set the security set mode remotely if you forget to go out.
Here, with reference to FIG. 6, an operation when a guard set mode setting signal is received from the mobile terminal 6 via the server device 40 will be described. As described above, the setting signal is received by the server device 40 from the remote user terminal 6 and provided to the security controller 20 using the homepage providing function by the web server unit 44 of the server device 40.

  When receiving the setting signal for the security set mode from the remote portable terminal 6, the mode setting unit 32 refers to the detection information stored in the storage unit 23 and checks the state of all the sensors (step S21). As described above, the state may be confirmed via the sensor I / F 22. When it is determined that there is no sensor that detects the detection target, that is, all the sensors are normal (step S21-Yes), the mode setting unit 32 sets the security state to the security set mode (step S22). Then, the reporting unit 35 transmits a set notification signal to the monitoring center 3 via the communication unit 21, thereby notifying the monitoring center 3 of the setting of the security set mode (step S23). Moreover, the mode setting part 32 transmits having set the security set mode to the server apparatus 40 (step S24). In the server device 40, the content information is updated and notified to the user terminal as information on the home page.

  If there is a sensor in which an abnormality is detected in step S21 (step S21-No), the mode setting unit 32 determines that the setting is NG and outputs a setting NG signal including information on the sensor to the server device 40. . (Step S25). The set NG signal includes information on the type and installation location of the sensor in a state where an abnormality read from the detection information is detected. The set NG signal is sent from the communication unit 21 of the security controller 20 to the web server unit 44 of the control unit 43 via the communication unit 41 of the server device 40. When the web server unit 44 receives the set NG signal, it updates the content information with the contents of this signal, and since there is a sensor that detects an abnormality, it is indicated on the homepage that the setting of the security set mode was NG. The contents for requesting confirmation input as to whether or not to start security in this state are published on the homepage.

FIG. 7 shows an example of a homepage for requesting the setting for starting security again. In this example, the type and installation location information is displayed in the “sensor being detected” field as sensor information for detecting an abnormality (detection target). Also, a message indicating that the setting of the security set mode is prohibited because there is a sensor that is currently detecting the detection target is displayed in the “change of security mode” column. The format of this message is stored in advance.
Further, on the home page of FIG. 7, a button for forcibly instructing the start of warning as the remote set mode is displayed. When this button is pressed, the request is transmitted to the web server unit 44 as a reset setting signal. In the example of FIG. 7, the security set mode setting request button is “forcibly set the remote set mode”, and when this button is pressed and a reset setting signal is transmitted, the remote set mode is set as follows: Will be set.

The web server unit 44 outputs the reset setting signal received from the user terminal 6 to the security controller 20. The reset setting signal is sent to the mode setting unit 32 of the security controller 20.
The mode setting unit 32 transmits a setting NG signal to the server device 40 and then waits for a reset setting signal from the server device 40 (step S26). If no reset setting signal is received within a predetermined time, the process may be terminated. When a reset setting signal is received from the server device 40 (step S26—Yes), the detection information stored in the storage unit 23 is referred to, and the current detection state of each sensor is stored as an initial state serving as a criterion for abnormality determination in the monitoring area 2. The remote set initial state of the unit 23 is stored (step S27). That is, if a sensor in a state where an abnormality to be detected is detected is stored in the detection information, the detected state is stored as a remote set initial state for this sensor, and a sensor in a normal state in which the detection target is not detected For, the normal state is stored as the remote set initial state.

Then, the mode setting unit 32 sets the security state to the remote set mode (step S28). At this time, the mode setting unit 32 controls the notification unit 25 to notify the monitoring area 2 that the remote set mode is set. Then, the reporting unit 35 transmits a remote set notification signal to the monitoring center 3 via the communication unit 21 to notify the monitoring center 3 that the remote set mode has been set (step S29). The remote set notification signal is a signal indicating that the remote set mode is set in a state where there is a sensor in a detection state at the time of the start of warning and there is a security defect in the monitoring area. When the center device 5 of the monitoring center 3 receives the remote set notification signal, the center device 5 displays the fact that there is a problem in the monitoring area at the start of warning, distinctly from the time when the set notification signal is received. As a result, the monitoring center 3 can recognize the possibility that an insider was present when the abnormality is reported, and can smoothly perform user confirmation and the like accordingly.
Moreover, the mode setting part 32 transmits having set the remote set mode to the server apparatus 40 (step S30). In the server device 40, the content information is updated and notified to the user terminal 6 as information on the home page.

Thus, according to the present embodiment, when instructing the start of alert from the remote user terminal 6, all the sensors are not in a normal state, and there are sensors that detect an abnormality such as opening of a window, for example. Even in this case, it is possible to forcibly start warning based on this state, and it is possible to perform warning while effectively utilizing the assets of the security device during absence.
In addition, when setting the remote set mode, the user terminal 6 is notified of information on sensors that have detected an abnormality such as the opening of a window. It can be recognized, and according to the situation, it can be determined whether or not the remote set mode is set by allowing the presence of a defective portion.

<Abnormality judgment processing>
Next, the operation of the abnormality determination process by the determination unit 34 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the abnormality determination process in the security controller 20. When a signal from the sensor is input via the sensor I / F 22, the security controller 20 performs the process of FIG. 8 and determines whether there is an abnormality in the determination unit 34.
As shown in FIG. 8, when there is a signal input from the sensor, the determination unit 34 refers to the current security state stored in the storage unit 23 (step S41). If the current security state is the security release mode, the process proceeds to step S42, the sensor type is identified by referring to the sensor information in the storage unit 23 from the sensor ID number included in the received signal, and the signal from the sensor Is a detection signal from either the disaster prevention sensor or the emergency button to be constantly monitored (step S42). If it is not a detection signal from these sensors (step S42-No), the process ends.
On the other hand, if it is a detection signal from either the disaster prevention sensor or the emergency button (step S42-Yes), it is determined that the monitoring area 2 is abnormal (step S43), and the notification unit 25 is activated to inform the users in the area. Abnormality is notified (step S44). When the determination unit 34 determines that there is an abnormality, the notification unit 35 transmits an abnormality signal to the center device 5 of the monitoring center 3 via the public line network 7 (step S45). When the monitoring center 3 receives an abnormal signal, a security company counselor goes to the monitoring area and checks the inside and outside of the monitoring area 2. In addition, the reporting unit 35 transmits an abnormality signal to the server device 40 via the LAN (step S46), whereby the abnormality occurrence is presented from the server device 40 to the user terminal 6 using a home page.

In step S41, the determination unit 34 advances the process to step S47 if the current security state is the security set mode, and determines whether the received signal is a signal that the sensor has detected each detection target. It is determined whether it is a signal (step S47). If it is not a detection signal (step S47-No), the process is terminated.
On the other hand, if the signal from the sensor is a detection signal (step S47-Yes), it is determined that the monitoring area 2 is abnormal (step S48). At this time, the alerting unit 25 may be activated to intimidate the intruder. When the determination unit 34 determines that there is an abnormality, the notification unit 35 transmits an abnormality signal to the center device 5 of the monitoring center 3 via the public line network 7 (step S49). When the monitoring center 3 receives an abnormal signal, a security company counselor goes to the monitoring area and checks the inside and outside of the monitoring area 2. In addition, the reporting unit 35 transmits an abnormality signal to the server device 40 via the LAN (step S50), whereby the abnormality occurrence is presented from the server device 40 to the user terminal 6 using a home page.

Further, in step S41, the determination unit 34 advances the process to step S51 if the current security state is the remote set mode, and determines whether or not the received signal is a signal that the sensor has detected a change in the monitoring area 2. That is, it is determined whether it is either a detection signal or a recovery detection signal (step S51). If it is neither a detection signal nor a recovery detection signal (step S51-No), the process is terminated.
On the other hand, if the signal from the sensor is either the detection signal or the recovery detection signal (step S51-Yes), the source sensor is identified from the sensor ID number included in the received signal, and the received signal and the memory are stored. The remote set initial state of the unit 23 is compared (step S52). As described above, the remote set initial state is a state serving as a reference for each sensor used for determining an abnormality in the remote set mode, and whether each sensor is in a normal state when set to the remote set mode is detected. It is memorized whether it was detected.

  In step S53, the determination unit 34 determines whether the detection state of the sensor (whether the detection target is detected) determined from the received signal has changed from the remote set initial state. For example, for a magnet sensor that detects the opening of a window, when it is stored that the detection target (opening of the window) is detected as a remote set initial state, the detection target is not detected from the corresponding sensor as a change to this. It is determined whether or not a recovery detection signal indicating detection (window closed) is input.

If there is no change in the comparison with the remote set initial state (step S53-No), the process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it can be determined that the detection state of the sensor has changed from the initial state (step S53—Yes), it is determined that the monitoring area 2 is abnormal (step S54). At this time, the alerting unit 25 may be activated to intimidate the intruder. When the determination unit 34 determines that there is an abnormality, the reporting unit 35 transmits an abnormality signal to the center device 5 of the monitoring center 3 via the public line network 7 (step S55). At this time, it is preferable to add information indicating an abnormality in the remote set mode to the abnormality signal transmitted to the monitoring center 3. When the monitoring center 3 receives an abnormal signal, a security company counselor goes to the monitoring area and checks the inside and outside of the monitoring area 2. In addition, the notification unit 35 transmits an abnormality signal to the server device 40 via the LAN (step S56), whereby the abnormality occurrence is presented from the server device 40 to the user terminal 6 using a home page.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the security set mode, the abnormality of the monitoring area is determined based on whether or not the sensor detects the abnormality of the detection target, and the sensor detects the detection target at the start of the warning. In the remote set mode, an abnormality in the monitoring area is determined based on a change with respect to the warning start time. Thereby, it becomes possible to determine the abnormality of the monitoring area appropriately according to the situation at the time of the warning start.

The operation of the present embodiment has been described above. In the above-described embodiment, if the web server unit 44 receives a setting signal for the security set mode from the user terminal 6 using the homepage, and the sensor detects an abnormality, The example has been described in which it functions as a notification means for notifying that the setting is NG and as a reception means for receiving a setting signal from the user terminal 6.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the change of the security state may be received by transmitting an e-mail or a predetermined command directly from the user terminal 6 to the server device 40. In this case, the request is accepted after authenticating the transmission source based on the user information in the storage unit 42. Further, the security state setting NG and the information of the sensor detecting the abnormality may be notified by e-mail or the like. In this configuration, it is preferable that the server device 40 has a mail server function, and the notification of information is performed by transmitting an e-mail to the mail address of the user terminal 6 stored in the user information. That is, when the server device 40 receives the setting signal for the security set mode from the user terminal 6, it outputs this to the security controller. As a result, if the security set mode is set NG, this is notified to the user terminal 6 and Waiting for reception of a reset setting signal from the user terminal 6, if a reset setting signal is received, it is received and output to the security controller 20.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the mode setting unit 32 receives the setting signal for the security set mode from the user terminal 6, if the security set mode is set NG, the mode setting unit 32 receives the reset setting signal thereafter. Thus, the example of setting the remote set mode has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the security set mode setting signal is received from the user terminal 6, if the security set mode is set to NG, the remote set mode may be automatically set. As a result, it is possible to quickly start alerting the monitoring area by omitting the process of requesting confirmation from the user.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the determination unit 34 is set to the remote set mode, the determination unit 34 determines whether or not there is an abnormality by comparing the state stored in the remote set initial state for all sensors. explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the remote set mode, it may be determined whether there is an abnormality only with respect to a sensor that is in a normal state when the remote set mode is set. In this case, information on the sensors that were in the normal state when the remote set mode is set is stored in the remote set initial state, and an abnormality is determined only when a detection signal is received from these sensors. As a result, it is possible to prevent erroneous reporting by a sensor that is not in a normal state for some reason at the start of the remote set mode.

The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above. As described above, according to the present invention, when the user is in a remote place where inspection of each part of the monitoring area cannot be performed, if the user terminal instructs the start of warning, all the sensors are not in a normal state, for example, windows Even if there is a sensor that detects an abnormality such as the opening of the alarm, the alarm can be forcibly started, and it is possible to effectively use the assets of the security device while the user is away.
Also, when setting a warning action from a remote location, even if there is a point that becomes a problem when starting security such as opening a window, it was released by starting the warning based on the state at this time Even if a bandit invades through the window as it is, the presence of an abnormal situation can be detected when the window is closed, and a reduction in security can be suppressed.
In addition, when setting the remote set mode, the user's terminal is notified of information on sensors that have detected anomalies such as opening of windows, so the user can recognize the presence of a problem when starting security. Depending on the situation, it is possible to determine whether or not to set the remote set mode while allowing the presence of a defective part.

The figure which shows a security system provided with the security apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. Block diagram showing the configuration of the security device The figure which shows the table of the remote set initial state memorize | stored in the security controller of a security device The figure which shows the homepage for requesting the setting of the security state provided to the user terminal from the server device The flowchart which shows the setting process of the security set mode by the input from the operation part of a security controller Flow chart showing setting process of security set mode by input from remote portable terminal The figure which shows the homepage for requesting the start of warning again when the setting of the security set mode is prohibited provided to the user terminal from the server device of the security device The flowchart which shows the process of the abnormality determination by the security controller of a security device

Explanation of symbols

1 Security system 2 Monitoring area (dwelling unit)
3 Monitoring Center 4 Security Device 5 Center Device 6 User Terminal 7 Public Line Network 8 Internet 9 LAN
20 Security controller 21 Communication unit 22 Sensor I / F
23 storage unit 24 operation unit 25 notification unit 31 control unit 32 mode setting unit 33 timing unit 34 determination unit 35 notification unit 40 server device 41 communication unit 42 storage unit 43 control unit 44 web server unit

Claims (5)

A security device for reporting an abnormality in the monitoring area to an external device,
An operation unit for inputting a setting signal of a security release mode for notifying an abnormality as a security state of the monitoring area or a security set mode for notifying an abnormality, and
A communication unit that communicates with the external device and the user terminal, and receives a setting signal of at least the guard set mode from the user terminal;
A sensor signal input connected to a sensor for detecting a change occurring in the monitoring area;
A storage unit for storing current detection information of the sensor;
When a setting signal for the security set mode is input from the operation unit, the security state is set to the security set mode if the sensor is not currently detecting an abnormality, and the security set mode is set from the user terminal. When a signal is received, a mode setting unit that stores the detection information in the storage unit as an initial state and sets a security state to a remote set mode;
When the sensor detects an abnormality in the monitoring area in the security set mode, the abnormality is notified to the external device, and when the sensor detects a change from the initial state in the remote set mode, the abnormality is notified to the external device. The reporting department;
A security device characterized by comprising:
The mode setting unit
The security device according to claim 1, wherein when a setting signal for a security set mode is received from the user terminal, the security state is set to the security set mode if the sensor is not currently detecting an abnormality. .
In addition, when receiving a setting signal of the security set mode from the user terminal, if the sensor is currently in a state of detecting an abnormality, a notification unit for notifying the user terminal of a setting NG signal,
When the mode setting unit receives a security set mode setting signal from the user terminal, if the sensor is currently detecting an abnormality, the mode setting unit determines that the setting is NG, and after determining the setting NG The security device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein when a resetting setting signal is received from a user terminal, the detection information is set to a remote setting mode as an initial state.
The security device according to claim 3, wherein the set NG signal includes information of a sensor that is currently detecting an abnormality.
The reporting unit
When the security set mode is set in the mode setting unit, a set notification signal is transmitted to the external device via the communication unit,
The security device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein when the mode setting unit sets the current state as an initial state to a remote set mode, a remote set notification signal is transmitted to the external device.

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