JP5371103B2 - Reporting system, reporting device, reporting control method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a notifying system etc. for performing proper notification in accordance with kinds of intruders. <P>SOLUTION: A detecting unit 101 detects an intruder who has invaded within a detection area. A control unit 108 classifies the intruder who is detected by the detecting unit 101. The control unit 108 instructs imaging of the detection area based on a result of classification. An imaging unit 102 images the detection area in accordance with instruction by the control unit 108, and produces an image indicating situation within the detection area. A notifying unit 105 notifies information indicating the image produced by the imaging unit 102 to a previously determined notification destination. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a notification system, a notification device, a notification control method, and a program for realizing them on a computer suitable for appropriately reporting according to the type of intruder.

  Every year, theft damage of expensive crops such as peaches and cherries is frequent. A typical technique of such theft is that an intruder rides on a farm field at midnight and harvests in a short time. In addition, there are many cases where expensive materials such as copper and aluminum are stolen from the production material storage.

  As countermeasures against these crimes, for example, it is conceivable to install a security / monitoring system as disclosed in Patent Document 1. The security / monitoring system disclosed in Patent Document 1 is configured as follows. That is, when an intruder is detected by at least one intrusion sensor installed in the security / surveillance area, the imaging means is operated to collect images and sounds in a predetermined area. The collected image signal and audio signal are recorded in the recording means. Further, in response to detection of an intruder, the presence of the intruder is notified to a preset person to be notified by a dialer via a communication line such as the Internet, and an image signal and an audio signal are transmitted. The notified person side displays and outputs the received image and sound on the monitor to notify and notify the abnormal state. The notified person checks the monitor, reports to the police and security company to prevent damage caused by intruders, and prompts police officers and security personnel to rush to the site. The auxiliary power supply operates automatically and functions as a power source for equipment when the power source for equipment in the security / monitoring area is cut off by an intruder.

JP 2003-317175 A

  However, the security / monitoring system disclosed in Patent Document 1 reports whether the intruder is a human being or an animal, or whether the intruder is a person permitted to enter. It wasn't something to do. Therefore, even when it is not desired to be reported (for example, when the intruder is an animal or when the intruder is a person permitted to enter), the report has been reported. For this reason, the technique which can be reported appropriately according to the kind of intruder is desired.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and is suitable for reporting appropriately according to the type of intruder, a reporting device, a reporting control method, and a program for realizing these on a computer The purpose is to provide.

In order to achieve the above object, a notification system according to the first aspect of the present invention provides:
Detection means for detecting an intruder who has entered the detection area based on a change in temperature in the detection area;
When the intruder is detected by the detection means, a classification means for estimating the body temperature of the intruder based on a change in temperature in the detection area and classifying the intruder based on the estimated body temperature ;
When the intruder is detected by the detection means, an imaging instruction means for instructing to image the detection area;
Imaging means for imaging the detection area in accordance with an instruction from the imaging instruction means, and generating an image representing a state in the detection area;
Reporting means for reporting information representing an image generated by the imaging means and information representing a classification result by the classification means to a predetermined contact;
It is characterized by that.

In order to achieve the above object, a notification device according to the second aspect of the present invention provides:
Detection instruction means for instructing to detect an intruder who has entered the detection area based on a change in temperature in the detection area ;
The detection instruction means if the intruder is detected in accordance with an instruction by, based on a change in temperature inside the detection area, to estimate the body temperature of the intruder, classifying the intruder based on the estimated temperature Classification means,
An imaging instruction means for instructing to image the detection area when the intruder is detected in accordance with an instruction by the detection instruction means;
Reporting means for reporting information representing an image captured in accordance with an instruction from the imaging instruction means and information representing a classification result by the classification means to a predetermined contact;
It is characterized by that.

In order to achieve the above object, a notification control method according to the third aspect of the present invention includes:
A notification control method executed by a notification system including a detection unit, a classification unit, an imaging instruction unit, an imaging unit, and a notification unit,
A detection step in which the detection means detects an intruder who has entered the detection area based on a change in temperature in the detection area;
When the intruder is detected by the detection means, the classification means estimates the body temperature of the intruder based on a change in temperature in the detection area, and determines the intruder based on the estimated body temperature. A classification step to classify,
An imaging instruction step for instructing to image the detection area when the intruder is detected by the detection means ;
An imaging step in which the imaging means images the detection area in accordance with an instruction from the imaging instruction means and generates an image representing a state in the detection area;
The reporting means comprises a reporting step of reporting information representing an image generated by the imaging means and information representing a classification result by the classification means to a predetermined contact.
It is characterized by that.

In order to achieve the above object, a program according to the fourth aspect of the present invention provides:
Computer
Detection instruction means for instructing to detect an intruder who has entered the detection area based on a change in temperature in the detection area ;
The detection instruction means if the intruder is detected in accordance with an instruction by, based on a change in temperature inside the detection area, to estimate the body temperature of the intruder, classifying the intruder based on the estimated temperature Classification means,
An imaging instruction means for instructing to image the detection area when the intruder is detected in accordance with an instruction by the detection instruction means;
Reporting means for reporting information representing an image captured in accordance with an instruction from the imaging instruction means and information representing a classification result by the classification means to a predetermined contact;
It is made to function as.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a notification system, a notification device, a notification control method, and a program for realizing them on a computer suitable for appropriately reporting according to the type of intruder.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the notification system which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the notification control process which the notification system which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the notification system which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the notification control process which the notification system which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the notification system which concerns on the modification of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the notification control process which the notification system which concerns on the modification of the 1st Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the notification system which concerns on the modification of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, a notification system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(First embodiment)
First, the configuration of a notification system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the notification system 100 includes a detection unit 101, an imaging unit 102, an image storage unit 103, an address storage unit 104, a notification unit 105, a timing unit 106, and a current time storage unit 107. The control unit 108 and the threshold storage unit 109 are provided. In addition, the reporting system 100 can communicate with the reporting destination terminal device 200 by e-mail or the like. When detecting an intruder that satisfies a predetermined condition, the notification system 100 notifies the notification destination terminal device 200 that the intruder has been detected.

  When an intruder such as a human or an animal (harmful animal) having a temperature difference from the ambient temperature moves within the detection area, the detection unit 101 detects the intruder by the temperature change. In the present embodiment, the detection unit 101 outputs a signal representing information indicating a temperature change in the detection area as a detection result, in addition to information indicating whether there is an intruder in the detection area. For example, the detection unit 101 has a detection area of about 1 to 2 meters and can be configured by a human sensor that operates on a battery. In the present embodiment, the detection area is assumed to be a corner of an orchard.

When receiving an imaging instruction from the outside, the imaging unit 102 captures an image and outputs information representing an image obtained by the imaging (hereinafter, “information representing an image” is simply referred to as “image” as appropriate). For example, the imaging unit 102 can be configured by any one of the cameras (a) to (c) shown below according to the type of image to be generated and the budget. (A) A small digital camera of about several hundred thousand pixels that operates on a battery. (B) An ultra-wide-angle camera capable of panoramic imaging of 360 degrees. (C) Infrared camera.
The camera (a) can be purchased at a relatively low cost. The camera of (b) can capture the subject reliably. The camera of (c) can take an image without being noticed by an intruder.
The area imaged by the imaging unit 102 may be an area that coincides with the detection area of the detection unit 101, an area that includes the detection area, or a part of the detection area.

  The image storage unit 103 stores the image generated by the imaging unit 102. The image storage unit 103 may be anything as long as it can store an image, but may be a flash memory, for example.

  The address storage unit 104 stores a contact address to be notified in an emergency. In the present embodiment, the address stored in the address storage unit 104 is the e-mail address of the report destination terminal device 200. The address storage unit 104 can be realized by a flash memory, for example.

  When the reporting unit 105 receives a reporting instruction from the outside, the image stored in the image storage unit 103, the imaging date and time stored in the current time storage unit 107, and the type of intruder supplied from the control unit 108 (Hereinafter, as appropriate, “information indicating the type of intruder” is simply referred to as “type of intruder”) to the notification destination identified by the address stored in the address storage unit 104. . The reporting unit 105 can be realized by, for example, a mobile phone or a PHS (Personal Handyphone System). In the present embodiment, the reporting unit 105 reports to the report destination by electronic mail.

  The timer 106 outputs information indicating the current time at each preset time interval (hereinafter, “information indicating the current time” is simply referred to as “current time” as appropriate). The timer 106 may be driven by a button battery or the like. The current time is represented by, for example, the year, month, day, hour, minute and second. The time interval at which the information representing the current time is output is determined by the expected stay time of the intruder, the life of the button battery, and the like. For example, if the detection area is an orchard, the time an intruder stands in front of a particular fruit tree may be at most a few seconds. Therefore, the time interval is set to a short time of about several seconds. On the other hand, for example, when the detection area is an entrance / exit locked with a key that takes 1 minute or more to open, the intruder is expected to stay in the detection area for 1 minute or more. In such a case, the time interval is set to a long time of about 1 minute. At this time, the life of the button battery is expected to be extended. The timer 106 can be realized by a timer configured by an oscillation circuit including a crystal oscillator, for example.

  The current time storage unit 107 stores the current time output by the time measuring unit 106. The current time stored in the current time storage unit 107 is overwritten every time the current time is output from the time measuring unit 106. Note that the current time stored in the current time storage unit 107 at the time of imaging can be considered as the imaging time. The current time storage unit 107 can be realized by a flash memory, for example.

  The control unit 108 sequentially executes the following processes (A) to (D) each time the current time is output from the time measuring unit 106. (A) A signal instructing the detection unit 101 to detect an intruder is output to check whether there is an intruder in the detection area. (B) When it is determined that there is an intruder, an intrusion is performed based on the detection result output by the detection unit 101 (that is, the temperature change in the detection area) and the threshold value stored in the threshold value storage unit 109. It is determined whether the person is a human or an animal, and the type of intruder is specified. (C) A signal for instructing imaging to be output to the imaging unit 102. (D) A signal instructing to notify the reporting unit 105 is output. The control unit 108 may be an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), or a CPU (Central Processing Memory) and a ROM (Read Only Memory). It may be a microcomputer.

  The threshold value storage unit 109 stores a threshold value for distinguishing whether an intruder is a human or an animal based on their normal temperature. Deer, monkeys, wild boars, etc. can be considered as animals (wild animals, pests) that damage orchards, but these animals generally have a higher body temperature than humans. Therefore, for example, the threshold is set to 37 degrees. In this case, the control unit 108 determines that the intruder is an animal when the temperature of the intruder is higher than 37 degrees, and the intruder is a human when the temperature of the intruder is 37 degrees or less. Is determined. The threshold storage unit 109 can be realized by a flash memory, for example.

  The report destination terminal device 200 is a device that receives a report from the report system 100. The reporting terminal device 200 is carried by a guard who is away from the orchard where the reporting system 100 is installed, or is installed at a location where the guard can monitor. The report destination terminal device 200 can be realized by a mobile phone, a PHS, or the like. The report destination terminal device 200 includes a report reception unit 201. Although not shown, the report destination terminal device 200 may include a monitor that displays an image related to the report and a speaker that outputs sound related to the report.

  The report receiving unit 201 receives the image, the imaging time, and the type of the intruder transmitted by the report unit 105. Information received by the report receiving unit 201 is converted into an image, text, sound, and the like, and is confirmed by a guard.

  Next, the notification control process executed by the notification system 100 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. The notification system 100 continues to execute the notification control process shown in FIG. 2 while the power is on.

  First, the timer 106 determines whether or not it is a detection time (step S101). The detection time is a time that arrives at a preset time interval.

  When determining that it is the detection time (step S101: YES), the time measuring unit 106 stores the current time in the current time storage unit 107 and outputs the current time to the control unit 108 (step S102). When it is determined that it is not the detection time (step S101: NO), the time measuring unit 106 executes again the process of determining whether or not it is the detection time (step S101).

  On the other hand, when receiving the current time from the time measuring unit 106, the control unit 108 detects an intruder using the detection unit 101 (step S103). Specifically, the control unit 108 outputs a signal that instructs to detect an intruder to the detection unit 101. On the other hand, the detection unit 101 measures the temperature of the detection area in accordance with a detection instruction from the control unit 108. And the detection part 101 detects the intruder in a detection area based on the change of the measured temperature. Then, the detection unit 101 transmits a detection result representing the presence or absence of an intruder and a temperature change in the detection area to the control unit 108.

  When the process of step S103 ends, the control unit 108 determines the presence or absence of an intruder based on the detection result received from the detection unit 101 (step S104). When determining that there is no intruder (step S104: NO), the control unit 108 ends the notification control process. On the other hand, when determining that there is an intruder (step S104: YES), the control unit 108 specifies the type of intruder (step S105). Specifically, the control unit 108 obtains the temperature of the intruder based on the temperature change of the detection area represented by the detection result received from the detection unit 101, and the obtained temperature of the intruder is the threshold storage unit 109. It is determined whether or not the threshold value is higher than the threshold value stored in. The control unit 108 determines that the intruder is an animal when it is determined that the temperature of the intruder is higher than the threshold, and determines that the intruder is a human when it is determined that the temperature of the intruder is equal to or lower than the threshold. Determine.

  When the process of step S105 ends, the control unit 108 images the detection area using the imaging unit 102 (step S106). Specifically, the control unit 108 outputs a signal instructing imaging to the imaging unit 102. On the other hand, the imaging unit 102 images a detection area according to an imaging instruction from the control unit 108, and generates an image representing the state of the captured area. Then, the imaging unit 102 stores the generated image in the image storage unit 103.

  When the processing of step S106 is completed, the control unit 108 notifies the reporting destination terminal device 200 using the reporting unit 105 (step S107). Specifically, the control unit 108 transmits the type of intruder specified in step S105 to the reporting unit 105 and transmits a signal instructing to report to the reporting unit 105. On the other hand, the notification unit 105 follows the notification instruction from the control unit 108, the image stored in the image storage unit 103, the imaging time stored in the current time storage unit 107, and the intruder's received from the control unit 108. The e-mail attached with the type is transmitted to the notification address stored in the address storage unit 104.

  When the control unit 108 ends the process of step S107, the control unit 108 ends the notification control process.

  The notification system 100 according to the present embodiment transmits information indicating whether the intruder is a human being or an animal to the reporting destination terminal device 200 together with an image representing the state of the detection area and the imaging time of the image. For this reason, the guard who is away from the reporting system 100 and carries the reporting destination terminal device 200 can take measures according to the type of the intruder. For example, if the intruder is a human being, the guard will immediately go to the scene or take measures such as contacting the police. This is because if the intruder is a human being, there is a high possibility that all orchards in the orchard will be stolen, and it will be necessary to respond quickly. On the other hand, when the intruder is an animal, the guard takes a measure such as preparing to repel the animal and then heading to the scene, watching the situation for a while, or leaving it alone. This is because if the intruder is an animal, it is unlikely that all orchards in the orchard will be eaten, and it is unlikely that they will have to respond early.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, the notification system 120 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In addition, about the structure and operation | movement similar to the notification system 100 which concerns on 1st Embodiment, description is abbreviate | omitted or simplified suitably.
First, with reference to FIG. 3, the structure of the notification system 120 which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the notification system 120 includes a detection unit 101, an imaging unit 102, an image storage unit 103, an address storage unit 104, a notification unit 105, a timing unit 106, and a current time storage unit 107. A control unit 108, a threshold storage unit 109, a list storage unit 110, and a short-range communication unit 111. That is, the notification system 120 further includes a list storage unit 110 and a short-range communication unit 111 in addition to the configuration of the notification system 100. In addition, the notification system 120 can communicate with the notification destination terminal device 200 by electronic mail. Furthermore, the notification system 120 can wirelessly communicate with the portable communication device 300.

  The list storage unit 110 stores a list of IDs given to persons who are allowed to enter the detection area. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that a person who is permitted to enter the detection area carries the portable communication device 300 that holds the ID given to him / her and enters the detection area. The list storage unit 110 can be realized by a flash memory, for example.

  The near field communication unit 111 includes a near field communication mechanism of the same type as the near field communication unit 301 included in the portable communication device 300, and performs near field communication when approaching the radio wave reachable range. Specifically, the near field communication unit 111 requests the near field communication unit 301 to transmit an ID, and receives the ID returned from the near field communication unit 301. Then, the near field communication unit 111 transmits the received ID to the control unit 108. The short-range communication unit 111 includes a communication module that conforms to a short-range wireless communication standard such as Zigbee or Bluetooth. In addition, it is desirable that the radio wave arrival range of the short-range communication unit 111 is adjusted to be in the same range as the detection range of the detection unit 101. In addition, it is desirable that the short-range communication unit 111 and the detection unit 101 are arranged at close positions. Thereby, the near field communication unit 111 can perform near field communication with the near field communication unit 301 included in the portable communication device 300 carried by the intruder detected by the detecting unit 101, and the intruder enters the detection area. It is possible to determine whether or not the person is allowed to enter.

  The mobile communication device 300 performs near field communication with the near field communication unit 111. The portable communication device 300 is a device that is carried by a person who is permitted to enter the detection area. The mobile communication device 300 includes a short-range communication unit 301.

  The short-range communication unit 301 includes a short-range communication mechanism of the same type as that of the short-range communication unit 111, and performs short-range communication when close to the radio wave arrival range. Specifically, when the near field communication unit 301 receives an ID transmission request from the near field communication unit 111, the near field communication unit 301 returns an ID stored therein to the near field communication unit 111. Note that the ID stored in the short-range communication unit 301 is an ID of a person who is permitted to enter the detection area and who carries the portable communication device 300 including the short-range communication unit 301. It is. The short-range communication unit 301 includes a communication module that conforms to a short-range wireless communication standard such as Zigbee or Bluetooth.

  Next, the notification control process executed by the notification system 120 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. The notification system 120 continues to execute the notification control process shown in FIG. 4 while the power is on. The processing from step S201 to step S204 is the same as the processing from step S101 to step S104 in FIG.

  When determining that there is no intruder (step S204: NO), the control unit 108 ends the notification control process. On the other hand, when determining that there is an intruder (step S204: YES), the control unit 108 acquires an ID from the portable communication device 300 using the short-range communication unit 111 (step S205). Specifically, the control unit 108 transmits a signal instructing to acquire an ID to the short-range communication unit 111. On the other hand, when the short-range communication unit 111 receives a signal instructing to acquire an ID from the control unit 108, the short-range communication unit 111 transmits a signal instructing to transmit the ID to the short-range communication unit 301. On the other hand, when the short-range communication unit 301 receives a signal instructing transmission of the ID from the short-range communication unit 111, the short-range communication unit 301 transmits the ID stored therein to the short-range communication unit 111. Then, the near field communication unit 111 transfers the ID received from the near field communication unit 301 to the control unit 108. The control unit 108 receives the ID transmitted from the short-range communication unit 111.

  When the process of step S205 ends, the control unit 108 determines whether or not the ID acquired in step S205 is in the list stored in the list storage unit 110 (step S206). In addition, when ID is not acquired in step S205, it is handled similarly to the case where the acquired ID is not in the list. When it is determined that the acquired ID is in the list (step S206: YES), the control unit 108 ends the notification control process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the acquired ID is not in the list (step S206: NO), the control unit 108 specifies the type of the intruder, that is, whether the intruder is a human or an animal (step S206). S207).

  When the processing of step S207 is completed, the control unit 108 images the detection area using the imaging unit 102 (step S208). An image obtained by imaging is stored in the image storage unit 103.

  When the control unit 108 ends the process of step S208, the control unit 108 notifies the reporting destination terminal device 200 using the reporting unit 105 (step S209). Specifically, control unit 108 transmits the type of intruder specified in step S207 to reporting unit 105 and transmits a signal instructing reporting to reporting unit 105. On the other hand, the notification unit 105 follows the notification instruction from the control unit 108, the image stored in the image storage unit 103, the imaging time stored in the current time storage unit 107, and the intruder's received from the control unit 108. The e-mail attached with the type is transmitted to the notification address stored in the address storage unit 104.

  When the control unit 108 ends the process of step S209, the control unit 108 ends the notification control process.

  The notification system 120 according to the present embodiment transmits information indicating whether the intruder is a human being or an animal to the reporting destination terminal device 200 together with an image representing the state of the detection area and the imaging time of the image. For this reason, the guard who carries report destination terminal device 200 can take measures according to the type of the intruder. In the notification system 120 according to the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the detected intruder is a person permitted to enter the detection area such as an orchard owner, If it is determined that the person is allowed to enter, no notification will be given. For this reason, it is possible to prevent a person who is permitted to enter from being reported as a theft. Thereby, imaging cost, communication cost, etc. can be reduced. Also, in general, if a person who is allowed to enter continues to be reported as a theft, even if a person who is not allowed to enter is detected and reported, It may be recognized that the person who has been permitted to enter has been detected, and neglects to take measures against the report. However, in the notification system 120 according to the present embodiment, since a notification is made when a person who should truly report is detected, it is expected that this will not occur.

(Modification of the first embodiment)
In 1st Embodiment, when the intruder was an animal, the example reported is shown similarly to the case where an intruder is a human being. However, if the intruder is an animal, it may not be reported. Hereinafter, a reporting system 130 according to a modification of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration of a notification system 130 according to a modification of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5, the notification system 130 has substantially the same configuration as the notification system 100, but is different from the notification system 100 in that information indicating the type of intruder is not transmitted from the control unit 108 to the notification unit 105. . The information indicating the type of the intruder is not transmitted because if the intruder is an animal, the information is not reported in the first place.

  Next, the notification control process executed by the notification system 130 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. The notification system 130 continues to execute the notification control process shown in FIG. 6 while the power is on. Note that the processing from step S301 to step S305 is the same as the processing from step S101 to step S105 in FIG.

  When the process of step S305 ends, the control unit 108 determines whether or not the intruder is a human based on the type of intruder identified in step S305 (step S306). When determining that the intruder is not a human (step S306: NO), the control unit 108 ends the notification control process. On the other hand, when determining that the intruder is a human (step S306: YES), the control unit 108 images the detection area using the imaging unit 102 (step S307). The generated image is stored in the image storage unit 103.

  When the control unit 108 finishes the process of step S307, the control unit 108 notifies the reporting destination terminal device 200 using the reporting unit 105 (step S308). Specifically, the control unit 108 transmits a signal instructing notification to the notification unit 105. On the other hand, the notification unit 105 stores the image stored in the image storage unit 103 and the imaging time stored in the current time storage unit 107 in the address storage unit 104 in accordance with a notification instruction from the control unit 108. To the notification address.

  When the control section 108 finishes the process of step S308, the control section 108 ends the notification control process.

  The notification system 130 according to the present embodiment determines whether the intruder is a human being or an animal, and is notified when the intruder is a human being and is not notified when the intruder is an animal. On the other hand, as described above, when the intruder is an animal, it is unlikely that all the fruit trees in the orchard will be eaten, and there are few cases in which it is necessary to respond early. For this reason, when an intruder is an animal, it is not notified for the reduction of imaging cost and communication cost. Also, in general, when reports of minor thefts by animals continue, even when reported about serious thefts by humans, the guards of the reportees said, “Although some fruit trees were stolen by animals. It may be that there is only "it will be." However, in the notification system 130 according to the present embodiment, since a notification is made when a human is detected, it is expected that this will not occur.

(Modification of the second embodiment)
In 2nd Embodiment, the structure which implement | achieves the process after an intruder is detected until it reports to a guard etc. was demonstrated. However, the notification system according to the present invention may include a module that warns an intruder in accordance with an instruction from a guard who received the notification. Hereinafter, a reporting system 140 according to a modification of the second embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a notification system 140 according to a modified example of the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, the notification system 140 is configured such that the notification system 120 according to the second embodiment further includes a warning signal receiving unit 112. Here, it is assumed that the report destination terminal device 200 further includes a warning signal transmission unit 202 in addition to the report reception unit 201.

  The warning signal receiving unit 112 issues a warning to the intruder in response to receiving an electric signal (hereinafter referred to as “warning signal”) indicating that the warning is sent from the warning signal transmitting unit 202 to the intruder. For example, the warning signal reception unit 112 is configured by a speaker that converts audio data received from the warning signal transmission unit 202 into physical vibrations and outputs audio. Alternatively, the warning signal receiving unit 112 is configured by a siren that outputs an alarm in response to receiving an electrical signal instructing to output an alarm from the warning signal transmitting unit 202.

  The warning signal transmission unit 202 generates a warning signal in accordance with an instruction from a warning person who has received the report, and transmits the generated warning signal to the warning signal reception unit 112. The warning signal generated by the warning signal transmission unit 202 may be an electric signal representing a voice uttered by a warning person who has received the report, or an electric signal instructing to sound an alarm.

  According to the notification system 140, after an intruder is detected, a warning is immediately issued when it is determined by a warning person or the like to issue a warning to the intruder. For this reason, it is expected that the intruder will be removed from the detection area to prevent further theft.

  In the first and second embodiments, an example has been described in which an animal whose body temperature is higher than that of a human is distinguished from a human. However, according to the notification system according to the present invention, an animal whose body temperature is lower than that of a human can be distinguished from a human. In this case, for example, the lowest temperature considered as the human body temperature is set as the threshold value. Then, when the intruder's body temperature is higher than the threshold, it is determined that the intruder is a human, and when the intruder's body temperature is equal to or lower than the threshold, the intruder is determined to be an animal.

  Further, according to the notification system according to the present invention, an animal having a body temperature higher than that of a human and an animal having a body temperature lower than that of a human can be distinguished from a human. In this case, the highest temperature considered as the human body temperature is set as the first threshold, and the lowest temperature considered as the human body temperature is set as the second threshold. Then, when the body temperature of the intruder is lower than the first threshold and higher than the second threshold, it is determined that the intruder is a human, and in other cases, it is determined that the intruder is an animal.

  The notification system according to the present invention is not limited to the configuration described in the first and second embodiments and the modifications. For example, the notification system can be configured to exclude the current time storage unit 107 from the notification system 100. Alternatively, the notification system can be configured to exclude the threshold storage unit 109 from the notification system 120. In addition, each module may be configured so that other modules can perform the functions of the modules included in the notification system. For example, in the first and second embodiments, the control unit 108 is based on the detection result output from the detection unit 101 (that is, the temperature change in the detection area), and the intruder is a human or an animal. An example of determining whether or not. However, the detection unit 101 may determine whether the intruder is a human or an animal. For example, in the second embodiment, the control unit 108 determines whether or not the ID supplied from the short-range communication unit 111 is in the ID list stored in the list storage unit 110. It was. However, the short-range communication unit 111 may determine whether the ID supplied from the short-range communication unit 301 is in the ID list stored in the list storage unit 110.

  In the first and second embodiments, the example in which the notification unit 105 notifies the notification reception unit 201 by e-mail has been described. However, the notification unit 105 may notify the notification receiving unit 201 by communication means other than electronic mail (various wireless communication or wired communication). Further, various wireless communication or wired communication can be adopted as a communication means from the warning signal transmitting unit 202 to the warning signal receiving unit 112.

  Note that the notification system according to the present invention can be realized not only by a dedicated system but also by using a normal computer system. For example, a computer readable recording such as a flexible disk, a CD-ROM (Compact Disk Read-Only Memory), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), or an MO (Magneto Optical Disk) is recorded on a computer. You may comprise the report system which performs the above-mentioned process by memorize | storing and distributing to a medium and installing this in a computer system.

  Furthermore, the program may be stored in a disk device or the like included in a server device on the Internet, and may be downloaded onto a computer by being superimposed on a carrier wave, for example.

  The present invention can be used for a reporting device that appropriately reports according to the type of intruder.

100, 120, 130, 140 Notification system 101 Detection unit 102 Imaging unit 103 Image storage unit 104 Address storage unit 105 Notification unit 106 Timing unit 107 Current time storage unit 108 Control unit 109 Threshold storage unit 110 List storage unit 111 Short-range communication unit 112 Warning signal receiving unit 200 Report destination terminal device 201 Report receiving unit 202 Warning signal transmitting unit 300 Portable communication device 301 Short-range communication unit

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Detection means for detecting an intruder who has entered the detection area based on a change in temperature in the detection area;
When the intruder is detected by the detection means, a classification means for estimating the body temperature of the intruder based on a change in temperature in the detection area and classifying the intruder based on the estimated body temperature ;
When the intruder is detected by the detection means, an imaging instruction means for instructing to image the detection area;
Imaging means for imaging the detection area in accordance with an instruction from the imaging instruction means, and generating an image representing a state in the detection area;
Reporting means for reporting information representing an image generated by the imaging means and information representing a classification result by the classification means to a predetermined contact;
A notification system characterized by this. Before SL classifying unit, if the intruder is detected by the detection means, based on a change in temperature inside the detection area, to estimate the body temperature of the intruder, the estimated body temperature within a predetermined temperature range If the intruder is classified as a human, and if the estimated body temperature is outside the predetermined temperature range, the intruder is classified as an animal .
The notification system according to claim 1. The classification means includes
Storage means for storing a list in which human IDs permitted to enter the detection area are registered;
Receiving means for receiving an ID for identifying the intruder from a communication device provided by the intruder when the intruder is detected by the detecting means;
If the ID received by the receiving means does not match any of the IDs registered in the list stored in the storage means, the intruder is permitted to enter the detection area. A discriminating means for discriminating that it is not,
When the intruder is detected by the detecting means , the imaging instruction means is not able to receive the ID by the receiving means, or the intruder is permitted to enter the detection area by the determining means. If it is determined that the person is not a human being, an instruction is given to image the detection area.
The notification system according to claim 1 or 2 . Detection instruction means for instructing to detect an intruder who has entered the detection area based on a change in temperature in the detection area ;
The detection instruction means if the intruder is detected in accordance with an instruction by, based on a change in temperature inside the detection area, to estimate the body temperature of the intruder, classifying the intruder based on the estimated temperature Classification means,
An imaging instruction means for instructing to image the detection area when the intruder is detected in accordance with an instruction by the detection instruction means;
Reporting means for reporting information representing an image captured in accordance with an instruction from the imaging instruction means and information representing a classification result by the classification means to a predetermined contact;
A reporting device characterized by that. A notification control method executed by a notification system including a detection unit, a classification unit, an imaging instruction unit, an imaging unit, and a notification unit,
A detection step in which the detection means detects an intruder who has entered the detection area based on a change in temperature in the detection area;
When the intruder is detected by the detection means, the classification means estimates the body temperature of the intruder based on a change in temperature in the detection area, and determines the intruder based on the estimated body temperature. A classification step to classify,
An imaging instruction step for instructing to image the detection area when the intruder is detected by the detection means ;
An imaging step in which the imaging means images the detection area in accordance with an instruction from the imaging instruction means and generates an image representing a state in the detection area;
The reporting means comprises a reporting step of reporting information representing an image generated by the imaging means and information representing a classification result by the classification means to a predetermined contact.
A notification control method characterized by the above. Computer
Detection instruction means for instructing to detect an intruder who has entered the detection area based on a change in temperature in the detection area ;
The detection instruction means if the intruder is detected in accordance with an instruction by, based on a change in temperature inside the detection area, to estimate the body temperature of the intruder, classifying the intruder based on the estimated temperature Classification means,
An imaging instruction means for instructing to image the detection area when the intruder is detected in accordance with an instruction by the detection instruction means;
Reporting means for reporting information representing an image captured in accordance with an instruction from the imaging instruction means and information representing a classification result by the classification means to a predetermined contact;
A program characterized by functioning as

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