JP6788864B2 - Management system, management method, program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a management system , and more particularly to a management system, a management method, and a program in which a plurality of dwelling unit terminals are connected via a communication line.

In the intercom system, the housing master unit installed in the house and the entrance slave unit installed at the entrance of the house are connected by a transmission line, and it is possible to make a call between them. When such an intercom system is installed in an apartment house, the housing master unit installed in each dwelling unit is connected to the shared master unit installed in the management room. When a fire breaks out in one dwelling unit, when a notification is issued by the housing master unit installed in the dwelling unit, the information is transmitted to the shared master unit, and the shared master unit causes a fire to multiple housing master units. To broadcast. In such a configuration, it is desired to broadcast only to the housing master units included in a certain group. Therefore, a group identification code is assigned to a group in which a plurality of residential master units are grouped, and the shared master unit transmits a broadcast signal with the group identification code (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-229701

A plurality of residential master units included in the group can communicate with the shared master unit, but communication between the plurality of residential master units is not performed. Considering the convenience of the resident of the dwelling unit, communication between the dwelling unit terminals, which are a plurality of housing master units included in the group, is desired.

The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and an object of the present invention is to provide a technique for realizing communication between a plurality of dwelling unit terminals included in a group.

In order to solve the above problems, the management system of a certain aspect of the present invention is an intercom system including a lobby intercom, a control device, and a plurality of dwelling unit terminals connected via a trunk line of a building, among a plurality of dwelling unit terminals. comprising a creation unit that creates a group to contain two or more dwelling units terminal capable Shin passing each other, a management unit for managing a group created in the creation unit. It is possible to call another dwelling unit terminal included in the same group from any dwelling unit terminal included in the group managed by the management unit, and it is possible to make a call between a plurality of dwelling unit terminals by answering the call.
Another aspect of the present invention is a management method. This method, lobby intercom connected through the building of the mains, the intercom system including a controller and a plurality of dwelling units terminal, among the plurality of dwelling units terminals, should contain more than one dwelling unit terminals capable Shin passing each other It includes a creation step for creating a group and a management step for managing the group created in the creation step. It is possible to call another dwelling unit terminal included in the same group from any dwelling unit terminal included in the group managed in the management step, and it is possible to make a call between a plurality of dwelling unit terminals by answering the call.

It should be noted that any combination of the above components and the conversion of the expression of the present invention between methods, devices, systems, recording media, computer programs and the like are also effective as aspects of the present invention.

According to the present invention, communication between a plurality of dwelling unit terminals included in a group can be realized.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the intercom system which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the dwelling unit terminal and a door phone of FIG. It is a figure which shows the outline of the group communication processing by the intercom system of FIG. 4 (a)-(b) are diagrams showing the data structure of the table stored in the intercom system of FIG. 5 (a)-(c) are diagrams showing the data format of the signal used in the intercom system of FIG. It is a figure which shows the outline of the group creation / registration process by the intercom system of FIG. 7 (a)-(b) are views showing a screen displayed on the display unit of FIG. It is a figure which shows the outline of the group participation request processing by the intercom system of FIG. 9 (a)-(b) are views showing a screen displayed on the display unit of FIG. 8. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the table stored in the storage part of FIG. It is a figure which shows the outline of the group participation request processing by the intercom system of FIG. 12 (a)-(b) is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the display unit of FIG. 11. It is a sequence diagram which shows the group creation / registration processing procedure by the intercom system of FIG. It is a sequence diagram which shows the group participation request processing procedure by the intercom system of FIG. It is a sequence diagram which shows the group participation request processing procedure by the intercom system of FIG. It is a figure which shows the outline of the security alarm processing by the intercom system which concerns on Example 2 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the screen displayed on the display part of FIG. It is a figure which shows another outline of the security alarm processing by the intercom system which concerns on Example 2 of this invention. 19 (a)-(b) are views showing a screen displayed on the display unit of FIG. It is a sequence diagram which shows the security alert processing procedure by the intercom system which concerns on Example 2 of this invention. 21 (a)-(b) is a figure which shows the structure of the processing part which concerns on Example 3 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the table stored in the storage part which concerns on Example 3 of this invention. It is a sequence diagram which shows the unlocking process procedure by the intercom system which concerns on Example 3 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the dwelling unit terminal which concerns on Example 4 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the unlocking process procedure by the dwelling unit terminal of FIG. 26 (a)-(b) is a diagram showing an outline of processing by the intercom system according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

(Example 1)
Before giving a concrete description of the present invention, an outline will be given. The first embodiment of the present invention relates to an intercom system installed in a condominium or other condominium, but is added to the basic function of an intercom for the purpose of unlocking after a one-to-one conversation between a visitor and a resident. Regarding the function that was done. Regarding the additional function, in the intercom system in the conventional housing complex, the dwelling unit terminal installed in each dwelling unit is connected to the control device, and the dwelling unit terminal communicates with the control device. On the other hand, an additional function in this embodiment relates to communication between dwelling unit terminals. In particular, a group is formed by a plurality of dwelling unit terminals, and communication is performed between the dwelling unit terminals included in the group. The communication in this embodiment is, for example, voice communication or text communication.

FIG. 1 shows the configuration of the intercom system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The intercom system 100 is collectively referred to as a lobby intercom 10, a control device 12, a first dwelling unit terminal 16a, a second dwelling unit terminal 16b, a third dwelling unit terminal 16c, an Nth dwelling unit terminal 16n, and a doorphone 18. The first doorphone 18a, the second doorphone 18b, the third doorphone 18c, the Nth doorphone 18n, the management room terminal 20, the extension camera 22, and the GW (GateWay) device 30 are included. Further, a VPN (Virtual Private Network) device 32 is connected to the GW device 30, and a server device 28 is connected to the VPN device 32.

The apartment house 40 includes a first dwelling unit 14a, a second dwelling unit 14b, a third dwelling unit 14c, and an Nth dwelling unit 14n, which are collectively referred to as dwelling units 14. The first dwelling unit 14a is equipped with the first dwelling unit terminal 16a and the first doorphone 18a, the second dwelling unit 14b is provided with the second dwelling unit terminal 16b and the second doorphone 18b, and the third dwelling unit 14c is equipped with the second The 3 dwelling unit terminal 16c and the 3rd doorphone 18c are installed, and the Nth dwelling unit terminal 16n and the Nth doorphone 18n are installed in the Nth dwelling unit 14n. Further, the intercom system 100 and the VPN device 32 are installed in the apartment house 40.

Here, among the intercom systems 100, the basic functions corresponding to the conventional intercom system will be described first. The lobby intercom 10 is an intercom installed in the lobby and connects the extension camera 22. The additional camera 22 may be provided as an imaging unit in the lobby intercom 10. The button provided on the lobby intercom 10 is pressed when the visitor enters the apartment house 40, and the extension camera 22 images the visitor. The additional camera 22 may be installed in a place other than the lobby, for example, in a common area such as a parking lot. The lobby intercom 10 is connected to the control device 12 via the common section trunk line 24, and the control device 12 is connected to each of the plurality of dwelling unit terminals 16 via the occupied trunk line 26.

The control device 12 is installed in a common space such as a machine room or a manager's room, and relays a signal between the lobby intercom 10 and the dwelling unit terminal 16. The common section trunk line 24 and the occupied trunk line 26 are transmission lines for transmitting a call signal from the lobby intercom 10, a response signal from the dwelling unit terminal 16, and the like. The video signal of the visitor taken by the extension camera 22, the audio signal of the visitor output from the lobby intercom 10 and the dwelling unit terminal 16, and the audio signal of the resident are also transmitted to the common section trunk line 24 and the occupied trunk line 26.

The dwelling unit terminal 16 is installed in the dwelling unit 14, and is also called a housing information board, a dwelling unit unit, a living room master unit, or a housing master unit. Further, a door phone 18 installed outside the entrance of the dwelling unit 14 is connected to the dwelling unit terminal 16. The door intercom 18 is also called a door intercom or a living room slave unit. The doorphone 18 is provided with a call button, and when the call button is pressed down, a call signal is output to the dwelling unit terminal 16. When the dwelling unit terminal 16 inputs a call signal from the lobby intercom 10 or the door phone 18, the dwelling unit terminal 16 executes a resident call. Correspondingly, it becomes possible to make a call between the lobby intercom 10 or the doorphone 18 and the dwelling unit terminal 16. Further, the doorphone 18 is provided with an imaging unit, and the imaging unit captures a visitor when the call button is pressed down. The image captured by the extension camera 22 or the imaging unit is displayed on the display unit provided in the dwelling unit terminal 16. Therefore, the resident confirms the visitor by looking at the image displayed on the display unit of the dwelling unit terminal 16.

The management room terminal 20 is connected to the control device 12 and is installed in the manager's room. The management room terminal 20 is also called a shared master unit. The management room terminal 20 is used by the manager of the apartment house 40, for example, to confirm the setting of the control device 12, set the control device 12, and make a call with the dwelling unit terminal of the dwelling unit.

The control device 12 controls communication between the dwelling unit terminals 16 in addition to the processing corresponding to the conventional intercom system. Communication between the dwelling unit terminals 16 includes communication executed by two dwelling unit terminals 16 on a one-to-one basis, and communication within a group including a plurality of dwelling unit terminals 16. The latter is also called group communication, and the control device 12 also creates a group for executing group communication. The communication processing by the intercom system 100 will be described later.

In FIG. 1, the GW device 30 is connected to the control device 12 via the first network 34, the VPN device 32 is connected to the GW device 30 via the second network 36, and the server device 28 is the first. 3 It is connected to the VPN device 32 via the network 38. Since the GW device 30, the VPN device 32, the first network 34, the second network 36, and the third network 38 may be known techniques, their description will be omitted here.

FIG. 2 shows the configuration of the dwelling unit terminal 16 and the door phone 18. The dwelling unit terminal 16 includes a processing unit 70, a communication unit 72, a control unit 74, an operation unit 76, and an emergency button 88, and the processing unit 70 includes an IF unit 78, a storage unit 80, a display unit 82, a microphone 84, and a speaker 86. Including. The doorphone 18 includes a processing unit 50, a call button 52, and a communication unit 54, and the processing unit 50 includes an IF unit 56, an imaging unit 58, a microphone 60, and a speaker 62.

The call button 52 of the doorphone 18 is a user interface for receiving an operation of a visitor. When the call button 52 is pressed down by the visitor, the call button 52 outputs a call signal to the dwelling unit terminal 16. Further, when the call button 52 is pressed down by the visitor, the processing unit 50 operates.

The image pickup unit 58 is for photographing a visitor, and includes a solid-state image sensor such as a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensor and a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor. The solid-state image sensor outputs a photoelectrically converted video signal to the IF unit 56. The IF unit 56 executes various signal processing on the video signal from the imaging unit 58. Various signal processes include, for example, exposure control processing for controlling the exposure of a video signal, color balance control processing for controlling the color balance of a video signal, gradation characteristic control processing for controlling the gradation characteristics of a video signal, and video signal processing. Includes contour enhancement control processing that controls the degree of contour enhancement. The IF unit 56 outputs a video signal (hereinafter, also referred to as a “video signal”) that has been subjected to signal processing to the communication unit 54, and the communication unit 54 transmits the video signal to the dwelling unit terminal 16.

The microphone 60 and the speaker 62 are user interfaces for the visitor to talk to the resident. The microphone 60 collects the voice of the visitor, converts it into an electric signal, and outputs it to the IF unit 56. The speaker 62 reproduces the electric signal from the IF unit 56 and outputs the sound. The IF unit 56 receives the electric signal from the microphone 60 and converts it into a signal in a format for transmission to the dwelling unit terminal 16 (hereinafter, referred to as “audio signal”). The IF unit 56 outputs an audio signal to the communication unit 54, and the communication unit 54 transmits the audio signal to the dwelling unit terminal 16. On the other hand, the communication unit 54 receives the audio signal generated by the dwelling unit terminal 16, and the IF unit 56 converts the audio signal into an electric signal. The IF unit 56 outputs an electric signal to the speaker 62.

The communication unit 72 of the dwelling unit terminal 16 executes communication with the doorphone 18 and also communicates with the lobby intercom 10 (not shown) via the occupied trunk line 26. The communication unit 72 receives the call signal from the doorphone 18 or the call signal from the lobby intercom 10. The communication unit 72 outputs the received call signal to the control unit 74. Upon receiving the call signal, the control unit 74 executes the call of the resident and operates the processing unit 70.

The communication unit 72 receives the video signal from the doorphone 18 or the video signal from the lobby intercom 10 and outputs the video signal to the IF unit 78. Further, the communication unit 72 receives the audio signal from the doorphone 18 or the audio signal from the lobby intercom 10 and outputs the audio signal to the IF unit 78. Further, the communication unit 72 inputs the audio signal from the IF unit 78 and transmits the audio signal to the door phone 18 or the lobby intercom 10.

The IF unit 78, the microphone 84, and the speaker 86 execute the same processing as the IF unit 56, the microphone 60, and the speaker 62. The storage unit 80 stores a table or the like described later. Further, the display unit 82 inputs the video signal from the IF unit 78 and displays the video signal as a video. Therefore, the display unit 82 can display the image captured by the image pickup unit 58 or the extension camera 22 (not shown).

The operation unit 76 is a button that is pressed down when the resident responds after the call is made by the control unit 74. The operation unit 76 may be an unlock button for unlocking the lobby key. When the operation unit 76 is pushed down, the control unit 74 transmits an unlocking signal via the communication unit 72 and the occupied trunk line 26. The emergency button 88 is a button that is pressed down by a resident in an emergency. The operation unit 76 may be a touch panel type input device.

This configuration can be realized by the CPU, memory, or other LSI of any computer in terms of hardware, and by programs loaded in memory in terms of software, but here it is realized by cooperation between them. It depicts a functional block to be done. Therefore, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that these functional blocks can be realized in various forms only by hardware and by a combination of hardware and software.

So far, using FIGS. 1 and 2, the description has focused on the processing when a visitor visits. Hereinafter, the above-mentioned communication processing, particularly group communication processing, in the intercom system 100 will be described. Here, the communication process is 1. Group communication processing, 2. Group creation / registration process, 3. Group participation request processing, 4. The explanation will be given in the order of group participation request processing.

1. 1. Group communication processing FIG. 3 shows an outline of group communication processing by the intercom system 100. Here, for the sake of clarity, the first dwelling unit terminal 16a, the second dwelling unit terminal 16b, and the third dwelling unit terminal 16c are shown as the dwelling unit terminals 16, but the number of dwelling unit terminals 16 included in the intercom system 100 is ". It is not limited to "3". The first dwelling unit terminal 16a includes a first processing unit 70a, a first communication unit 72a, a first control unit 74a, and a first operation unit 76a. The second dwelling unit terminal 16b includes a second processing unit 70b, a second communication unit 72b, a second control unit 74b, and a second operation unit 76b. The third dwelling unit terminal 16c includes a third processing unit 70c, a third communication unit 72c, a third control unit 74c, and a third operation unit 76c.

The first processing unit 70a, the second processing unit 70b, and the third processing unit 70c correspond to the above-mentioned processing unit 70, and the first communication unit 72a, the second communication unit 72b, and the third communication unit 72c correspond to the above-mentioned communication. Corresponds to part 72. The first control unit 74a, the second control unit 74b, and the third control unit 74c correspond to the above-mentioned control unit 74, and the first operation unit 76a, the second operation unit 76b, and the third operation unit 76c correspond to the above-mentioned operation. Corresponds to part 76. The control device 12 includes a permission unit 110, a creation unit 112, a management unit 114, a storage unit 116, a request unit 118, and an inquiry unit 120.

A unique ID (hereinafter, referred to as "terminal ID") is assigned to each dwelling unit terminal 16, and for example, the terminal ID is set according to the dwelling unit number. Therefore, when the dwelling unit number is "101", the terminal ID is set as "T101". Further, groups are formed so as to include a plurality of dwelling unit terminals 16, and each group is also given a unique ID (hereinafter, referred to as “group ID”). The group ID is set as, for example, "G01".

4 (a)-(b) show the data structure of the table stored in the intercom system 100. FIG. 4A shows the data structure of the table stored in the storage unit 116 of the control device 12, and includes a list of group IDs set as described above. Here, two or more terminal IDs included in each group ID are shown. Further, the table shown in FIG. 4B is stored in the storage unit 80 (hereinafter, also referred to as “first storage unit 80a”) included in the first processing unit 70a of the first dwelling unit terminal 16a. .. This is a table in which only the group ID including the terminal ID of the first dwelling unit terminal 16a is included in the table shown in FIG. 4A. The table as shown in FIG. 4B is also stored in the storage unit 80 included in the processing unit 70 of each dwelling unit terminal 16. The table stored in the storage unit 80 is synchronized with the table shown in the storage unit 116 via the occupied trunk line 26. Return to FIG.

The resident of the first dwelling unit terminal 16a selects a group to be communicated from the table stored in the first storage unit 80a while operating the first operation unit 76a. The first dwelling unit terminal 16a transmits a request signal 200 for requesting the start of group communication indicated by the group ID to the control device 12 to the control device 12. Authentication processing may be requested by the request signal 200. The permission unit 110 of the control device 12 refers to a table stored in the storage unit 116 based on the group ID included in the request signal 200, and refers to a dwelling unit other than the first dwelling unit terminal 16a that is the target of group communication. Identify the terminal 16. Here, for example, the second dwelling unit terminal 16b and the third dwelling unit terminal 16c are specified. The permission unit 110 transmits the request signal 202 to the specified second dwelling unit terminal 16b and the third dwelling unit terminal 16c.

When the second dwelling unit terminal 16b and the third dwelling unit terminal 16c receive the request signal 202 and approve the start of group communication, they transmit the response signal 204 to the control device 12. Upon receiving the response signal 204, the permission unit 110 of the control device 12 permits the start of group communication. The permission unit 110 transmits a response signal 206 indicating permission to start group communication to the first dwelling unit terminal 16a. Group communication is started when the first dwelling unit terminal 16a receives the response signal 206. In this way, the permission unit 110 controls the communication of the dwelling unit terminal 16. After that, the first dwelling unit terminal 16a to the third dwelling unit terminal 16c execute group communication by directly transmitting and receiving the call signal 208 without going through the control device 12. Such group communication may be performed via the control device 12. When the group ID included in the request signal 200 is one terminal ID, one-to-one communication between the two dwelling unit terminals 16 is executed.

5 (a)-(c) show the data format of the signal used in the intercom system 100. The signal is, for example, a packet signal. FIG. 5A shows a signal used in one-to-one communication between two dwelling unit terminals 16. Here, the terminal ID "T101" on the transmitting side, the terminal ID "T102" on the receiving side, and the data are arranged in this order. When the transmitting side and the receiving side are reversed, the transmitting side terminal ID "T102", the receiving side terminal ID "T101", and the data are arranged in this order. FIG. 5B shows a signal used in group communication. Here, the terminal ID "T101" on the transmitting side, the group ID "G01" on the receiving side, and the data are arranged in this order. When the transmitting side becomes another dwelling unit terminal 16, the terminal ID “T102” on the transmitting side, the group ID “G01” on the receiving side, and the data are arranged in this order. When executing group communication, the terminal ID of the dwelling unit terminal 16 included in the group may be directly indicated instead of the group ID. In FIG. 5C, the transmitting side terminal ID “T101”, the receiving side terminal IDs “T102” and “T201”, and the data are arranged in this order. Return to FIG.

In this way, when the dwelling unit terminal 16 directly executes logical communication within the group, the group ID is inserted in the final destination address area of the packet signal to be transmitted. Further, the communication unit 72 included in each dwelling unit terminal 16 determines whether or not the signal is addressed to its own dwelling unit terminal 16 based on the terminal ID or group ID included in the signal, and determines whether or not the signal is addressed to its own dwelling unit terminal 16. When it is addressed to the dwelling unit terminal 16, the signal is received. The communication unit 72 discards the signal when it is not addressed to its own dwelling unit terminal 16.

2. 2. Group creation / registration process This process is a process before executing the group communication process described above, and is a process for creating a group that is a prerequisite for group communication and including the dwelling unit terminal 16 in the created group. .. FIG. 6 shows an outline of the group creation / registration process by the intercom system 100. The control device 12 and the first dwelling unit terminal 16a to the third dwelling unit terminal 16c in FIG. 6 are shown in the same manner as in FIG. Here, it is assumed that a resident who operates the first dwelling unit terminal 16a creates a group. The resident instructs the creation unit 112 of the control device 12 to create a group by transmitting the group creation instruction signal 210 to the control device 12 via the occupied trunk line 26 while operating the first operation unit 76a. .. The first operation unit 76a can be said to be an input means for the resident to set the group establishment.

7 (a)-(b) show a screen displayed on the display unit 82. FIG. 7A shows a screen displayed at the time of group creation on the display unit 82 (hereinafter, also referred to as “first display unit 82a”) included in the first processing unit 70a of the first dwelling unit terminal 16a. When the resident selects "Yes" while operating the first operation unit 76a, the first communication unit 72a of the first dwelling unit terminal 16a transmits the group creation instruction signal 210. FIG. 7B will be described later, and the process returns to FIG.

When the creation unit 112 receives the group creation instruction signal 210 from the first dwelling unit terminal 16a, the creation unit 112 creates a group and assigns a group ID to the created group. This group can be opened by a resident and includes, in the future, two or more dwelling unit terminals 16 that can communicate with each other among a plurality of dwelling unit terminals 16 connected via an occupied trunk line 26. The group ID may be assigned by the dwelling unit terminal 16 based on the terminal ID of the dwelling unit terminal 16 that created the group. In that case, the creation unit 112 receives the group ID from the dwelling unit terminal 16. The creation unit 112 outputs information about the created group to the management unit 114.

The management unit 114 inputs information about the group from the creation unit 112. The management unit 114 manages the group created by the creation unit 112 by storing the information about the group in the storage unit 116. Storing the information about the group in the storage unit 116 corresponds to adding the information about the group to the table stored in the storage unit 116.

After the group is created in this way, the dwelling unit terminals 16 other than the first dwelling unit terminal 16a that created the group execute registration to the group in order to join the group. Here, it is assumed that the third dwelling unit terminal 16c is registered in the group. The resident instructs the management unit 114 of the control device 12 to register to the group by transmitting the group registration signal 212 to the control device 12 via the occupied trunk line 26 while operating the third operation unit 76c. To do. The third operation unit 76c can be said to be an input means for registering and setting a group for group participation with respect to the already created group.

FIG. 7B shows a screen displayed at the time of group registration on the display unit 82 (hereinafter, also referred to as “third display unit 82c”) included in the first processing unit 70a of the third dwelling unit terminal 16c. When the resident selects "Yes" while operating the third operation unit 76c, the third communication unit 72c of the third dwelling unit terminal 16c transmits the group registration signal 212. When a plurality of groups can be selected as the registration destination, the third display unit 82c may display a list of the plurality of groups. At that time, the resident selects one of the groups while operating the third operation unit 76c, and the third communication unit 72c transmits a group registration signal 212 including information about the selected group. Return to FIG.

When the management unit 114 receives the group registration signal 212 from the third dwelling unit terminal 16c that has not participated in the group, the management unit 114 registers the third dwelling unit terminal 16c in the group. Specifically, the management unit 114 adds the terminal ID of the third dwelling unit terminal 16c to the group in the table stored in the storage unit 116 and selected by the group registration signal 212. In this way, group registration by the resident who operates the third dwelling unit terminal 16c is possible. As a result, the group ID is also assigned to the third dwelling unit terminal 16c.

The creation unit 112 and the management unit 114 included in the control device 12 may be included in each dwelling unit terminal 16. For example, the creation unit 112 included in the first dwelling unit terminal 16a creates a group. Further, the management unit 114 included in the first dwelling unit terminal 16a shares group information, that is, a table stored in the storage unit 80, with the management unit 114 included in the other dwelling unit terminals 16.

3. 3. Group participation request processing This processing is a processing for requesting participation to a dwelling unit terminal 16 that does not participate in the group after creating the group. FIG. 8 shows an outline of the group participation request processing by the intercom system 100. The control device 12 and the first dwelling unit terminal 16a to the third dwelling unit terminal 16c in FIG. 8 are shown in the same manner as in FIG. Here, it is assumed that the resident who operates the first dwelling unit terminal 16a requests the third dwelling unit terminal 16c to participate in the group. The resident instructs the requesting unit 118 of the control device 12 to request group participation by transmitting the group participation request signal 220 to the control device 12 via the occupied trunk line 26 while operating the first operation unit 76a. To do. The first operation unit 76a can be said to be an input means for the resident to request another dwelling unit terminal 16 to join the group.

9 (a)-(b) show a screen displayed on the display unit 82. FIG. 9A shows a screen displayed on the first display unit 82a of the first dwelling unit terminal 16a when a group participation request is made. When the resident inputs the number of the dwelling unit requesting participation in the group while operating the first operation unit 76a and selects "confirm", the first communication unit 72a of the first dwelling unit terminal 16a joins the group. The request signal 220 is transmitted. The group participation request signal 220 includes the terminal ID of the dwelling unit terminal 16 installed in the dwelling unit of the input number. FIG. 9B will be described later, and the process returns to FIG.

When the requesting unit 118 of the control device 12 receives the group participation request signal 220 from the first dwelling unit terminal 16a, the requesting unit 118 has a group participation request signal 222 for the dwelling unit terminal 16 having the terminal ID included in the group participation request signal 220. To send. Sending the group participation request signal 222 corresponds to requesting the dwelling unit terminal 16 that has not participated in the group to join the group.

The third communication unit 72c of the third dwelling unit terminal 16c receives the group participation request signal 222. When the resident who operates the third dwelling unit terminal 16c joins the group in response to the request to join the group, the registration to the group is executed. The resident instructs the management unit 114 of the control device 12 to register to the group by transmitting the group registration signal 224 to the control device 12 via the occupied trunk line 26 while operating the third operation unit 76c. To do. At that time, the third display unit 82c displays an image indicating that the group participation request has been accepted. FIG. 9B shows a screen displayed on the third display unit 82c of the third dwelling unit terminal 16c when a group participation request is made. When the resident selects "Yes" while operating the third operation unit 76c, the third communication unit 72c of the third dwelling unit terminal 16c transmits the group registration signal 224. Return to FIG.

When the management unit 114 receives the group registration signal 224 from the third dwelling unit terminal 16c that has not participated in the group, that is, when the third dwelling unit terminal 16c requested to participate in the requesting unit 118 participates, the third dwelling unit said. Register the terminal 16c in the group. Specifically, the management unit 114 adds the terminal ID of the third dwelling unit terminal 16c to the group in the table stored in the storage unit 116 and selected by the group registration signal 224. In this way, it is possible for the resident who operates the first dwelling unit terminal 16a to request group participation. As a result, the group ID is also assigned to the third dwelling unit terminal 16c.

The dwelling unit terminal 16 that does not participate in the group, for example, the third dwelling unit terminal 16c, may be set to refuse the participation in the group to the management unit 114 of the control device 12. This operation is performed by the user operating the third operation unit 76c of the third dwelling unit terminal 16c. When the management unit 114 receives the setting of group participation refusal from the third dwelling unit terminal 16c, the management unit 114 registers the third dwelling unit terminal 16c as the dwelling unit terminal 16 that refuses to participate in the group. Specifically, the management unit 114 stores the dwelling unit terminal 16 that refuses to participate in the group in the table of the storage unit 116. FIG. 10 shows the data structure of the table stored in the storage unit 116. As shown in the figure, the terminal IDs of the dwelling unit terminals 16 that refuse to participate in the group are shown in a list format. Return to FIG.

Under such circumstances, when the requesting unit 118 receives the group participation request signal 220 for the dwelling unit terminal 16 that refuses to participate in the group, the requesting unit 118 does not transmit the group participation request signal 222. As a result, the management unit 114 refuses to register the dwelling unit terminal 16 in the group. Whether or not the group participation request signal 220 is for the dwelling unit terminal 16 that refuses to participate in the group is confirmed by referring to the table stored in the storage unit 116. When the management unit 114 refuses to register the group, the management unit 114 notifies the first dwelling unit terminal 16a that the group registration is not possible.

The requesting unit 118 included in the control device 12 may be included in each dwelling unit terminal 16. For example, the requesting unit 118 included in the first dwelling unit terminal 16a directly transmits the group participation request signal 220 to the third dwelling unit terminal 16c without going through the control device 12. At that time, the requesting unit 118 included in the first dwelling unit terminal 16a informs the third dwelling unit terminal 16c of the group ID. Further, the management unit 114 included in the third dwelling unit terminal 16c may hold information for refusing group registration, and when the group participation request signal 220 is directly received without going through the control device 12, the first dwelling unit You may notify the terminal 16a that the group registration is not possible.

4. Group participation request process This process is a process for the dwelling unit terminal 16 not participating in the group to request participation after the group is created. FIG. 11 shows an outline of the group participation request processing by the intercom system 100. The control device 12 and the first dwelling unit terminal 16a to the third dwelling unit terminal 16c in FIG. 11 are shown in the same manner as in FIG. Here, it is assumed that the resident who operates the third dwelling unit terminal 16c wishes to join the group in the first dwelling unit terminal 16a. The resident instructs the inquiry unit 120 of the control device 12 to join the group by transmitting the group participation request signal 230 to the control device 12 via the occupied trunk line 26 while operating the third operation unit 76c. To do. The third operation unit 76c can be said to be an input means for the resident to request the other dwelling unit terminal 16 to join the group.

12 (a)-(b) show a screen displayed on the display unit 82. FIG. 12A shows a screen displayed on the third display unit 82c of the third dwelling unit terminal 16c when a group participation is desired. When the resident wishes to join the group while operating the third operation unit 76c and selects "Yes", the third communication unit 72c of the third dwelling unit terminal 16c transmits the group participation request signal 230. .. The group participation request signal 230 includes a group ID of a group wishing to participate. FIG. 12B will be described later, and the process returns to FIG.

When the inquiry unit 120 of the control device 12 receives the group participation request signal 230 from the third dwelling unit terminal 16c, the inquiry unit 120 extracts the group ID included in the group participation request signal 230. The inquiry unit 120 identifies the terminal ID of the dwelling unit terminal 16 that created the group by referring to the table stored in the storage unit 116. The inquiry unit 120 transmits a group participation inquiry signal 232 to the dwelling unit terminal 16 having the specified terminal ID. Sending the group participation inquiry signal 232 is equivalent to inquiring the group whether or not to request participation from the non-participating dwelling unit terminal 16.

The first communication unit 72a of the first dwelling unit terminal 16a receives the group participation inquiry signal 232. When the resident who operates the first dwelling unit terminal 16a permits the participation in the group in response to the inquiry for participation in the group, the participation in the group is approved. On the other hand, if the resident who operates the first dwelling unit terminal 16a does not permit the participation in the group in response to the inquiry for participation in the group, the participation in the group is not approved. When approving participation, the resident sends a group participation approval signal 234 to the control device 12 via the occupied trunk line 26 while operating the third operation unit 76c to the management unit 114 of the control device 12. Instruct to register with the group. At that time, the third display unit 82c displays an image indicating that the group participation inquiry has been accepted. FIG. 12B shows a screen displayed on the first display unit 82a of the first dwelling unit terminal 16a at the time of group participation inquiry. When the resident selects "Yes" while operating the first operation unit 76a, the first communication unit 72a of the first dwelling unit terminal 16a transmits the group participation approval signal 234. Return to FIG.

When the management unit 114 receives the group participation approval signal 234 from the first dwelling unit terminal 16a, that is, when the participation of the third dwelling unit terminal 16c inquired by the inquiry unit 120 is approved, the management unit 114 uses the third dwelling unit terminal 16c. Register for a group. Specifically, the management unit 114 adds the terminal ID of the third dwelling unit terminal 16c to the group in the table stored in the storage unit 116 and selected by the group participation approval signal 234. .. In this way, it is possible for the resident who operates the third dwelling unit terminal 16c to request group participation, and for the resident who operates the first dwelling unit terminal 16a to permit / reject the group participation.

When participation is approved, a group ID is also given to the third dwelling unit terminal 16c, and this is notified to the third dwelling unit terminal 16c, so that the third display unit 82c is displayed to indicate that participation is possible. To. If the participation is not approved, the group ID is not given to the third dwelling unit terminal 16c, and the third dwelling unit terminal 16c is notified of this, so that the third display unit 82c is displayed to indicate that participation is possible. , A display indicating that participation has been refused is made.

The inquiry unit 120 included in the control device 12 may be included in each dwelling unit terminal 16. For example, the inquiry unit 120 included in the third dwelling unit terminal 16c directly transmits the group participation request signal 230 to the first dwelling unit terminal 16a without going through the control device 12. Further, the management unit 114 included in the first dwelling unit terminal 16a directly transmits the group participation approval signal 234 to the third dwelling unit terminal 16c without going through the control device 12. At that time, the management unit 114 of the first dwelling unit terminal 16a informs the third dwelling unit terminal 16c of the group ID.

Above 1. From group communication processing 4. As described in the group participation request process, the storage unit 116 of the control device 12 capable of communicating with each of the plurality of dwelling unit terminals 16 via the occupied trunk line 26 stores the group information managed by the management unit 114 as a table. .. Further, the storage unit 80 of at least one dwelling unit terminal 16 included in the group stores the group information managed by the management unit 114 as a table. Here, in particular, the information of the group including the dwelling unit terminal 16 is stored.

The lobby intercom 10 which is connected to the common unit trunk line 24 and can call any one of the plurality of dwelling unit terminals 16 may be provided with a storage unit, and the storage unit may be a group managed by the management unit 114. The information may be stored as a table. The storage unit of the server device 28 connected to the intercom system 100 from the outside may store the group information managed by the management unit 114 as a table.

The operation of the intercom system 100 with the above configuration will be described. FIG. 13 is a sequence diagram showing a group creation / registration processing procedure by the intercom system 100. The resident inputs an instruction for creating a group to the first dwelling unit terminal 16a (S10). The first dwelling unit terminal 16a transmits a group creation instruction signal 210 to the control device 12 (S12). The control device 12 creates a group (S14). The resident inputs the group registration to the third dwelling unit terminal 16c (S16). The third dwelling unit terminal 16c transmits the group registration signal 212 to the control device 12 (S18). The control device 12 registers the third dwelling unit terminal 16c in the group (S20).

FIG. 14 is a sequence diagram showing a group participation request processing procedure by the intercom system 100. The resident inputs a group participation request to the first dwelling unit terminal 16a (S40). The first dwelling unit terminal 16a transmits a group participation request signal 220 to the control device 12 (S42). The control device 12 transmits the group participation request signal 222 to the third dwelling unit terminal 16c (S44). The resident inputs the group registration to the third dwelling unit terminal 16c (S46). The third dwelling unit terminal 16c transmits the group registration signal 224 to the control device 12 (S48). The control device 12 registers the third dwelling unit terminal 16c in the group (S50).

FIG. 15 is a sequence diagram showing a group participation request processing procedure by the intercom system 100. The resident inputs a group participation request to the third dwelling unit terminal 16c (S70). The third dwelling unit terminal 16c transmits the group participation request signal 230 to the control device 12 (S72). The control device 12 transmits the group participation inquiry signal 232 to the first dwelling unit terminal 16a (S74). The resident inputs the group participation approval to the first dwelling unit terminal 16a (S76). The first dwelling unit terminal 16a transmits a group participation approval signal 234 to the control device 12 (S78). The control device 12 registers the third dwelling unit terminal 16c in the group (S80).

According to the embodiment of the present invention, since a group that should include two or more dwelling unit terminals that can communicate with each other is created, communication between a plurality of dwelling unit terminals included in the group can be realized. In addition, since a group that should include two or more dwelling unit terminals that can communicate with each other is created, a community network can be easily formed by using an intercom led by a resident in an apartment house. In addition, since the dwelling unit terminals that have not participated in the group are registered in the group, the participation in the group can be registered. In addition, since the dwelling unit terminals that have not participated in the group are requested to join the group and the dwelling unit terminals participate in the group, the dwelling unit terminals that have not participated in the group can be encouraged to participate. In addition, since the dwelling unit terminal that refuses to join the group is registered and the dwelling unit terminal is refused to be registered in the group, the participation can be automatically refused if the participation of the group is not desired. In addition, since participation is automatically refused, the burden on residents can be reduced.

In addition, the group is inquired about whether or not it is possible to participate from a dwelling unit terminal that has not participated, and when the participation of the dwelling unit terminal is approved, the dwelling unit terminal is registered in the group, so that the dwelling unit terminal included in the group can be selected. In addition, if the group is inquired about the possibility of participation from non-participating dwelling unit terminals and the participation of the dwelling unit terminal is approved, the dwelling unit terminal is registered in the group, so the dwelling unit terminals that should not be included in the group are grouped. Can be prevented from being included in.

Moreover, since the dwelling unit terminal stores the group information, the processing can be speeded up. Further, since the control device stores the group information, the capacity of the memory provided in the dwelling unit terminal can be reduced. Moreover, since the capacity of the memory provided in the dwelling unit terminal is reduced, the cost of the dwelling unit terminal can be reduced. In addition, since the lobby intercom stores group information, even in a small apartment building where a control device is not installed, a resident-led intercom can be used to easily form a community network. Further, since the server device stores the group information, it is possible to easily outsource the handling of the resident information such as the group relationship of the resident to a third party such as a service provider.

The outline of one aspect of the present invention is as follows. The intercom system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a creation unit 112 that creates a group that should include two or more dwelling unit terminals 16 that can communicate with each other among a plurality of dwelling unit terminals 16 connected via an occupied trunk line 26. A management unit 114 that manages the group created by the creation unit 112 is provided.

The management unit 114 may register the dwelling unit terminals 16 that have not participated in the group in the group.

A requesting unit 118 for requesting participation in the group may be further provided for the dwelling unit terminal 16 that has not participated in the group. The management unit 114 may register the dwelling unit terminal 16 in the group when the dwelling unit terminal 16 requested to participate in the requesting unit 118 participates.

An inquiry unit 120 may be further provided to inquire whether or not the group wants to participate from the dwelling unit terminal 16 which has not participated in the group. The management unit 114 may register the dwelling unit terminal 16 in the group when the participation of the dwelling unit terminal 16 inquired by the inquiry unit 120 is approved.

The management unit 114 has registered the dwelling unit terminal 16 that refuses to participate in the group, and may refuse to register the dwelling unit terminal 16 in the group.

At least one dwelling unit terminal 16 included in the group may store the information of the group managed by the management unit 114.

A control device 12 connected to the occupied trunk line 26 and capable of communicating with each of the plurality of dwelling unit terminals 16 may be further provided. The control device 12 may store the information of the group managed by the management unit 114.

A lobby intercom 10 connected to the common section trunk line 24 and capable of calling any one of the plurality of dwelling unit terminals 16 may be further provided. The lobby intercom 10 may store the information of the group managed by the management unit 114.

A server device 28 connected to the intercom system 100 from the outside may be further provided. The server device 28 may store the information of the group managed by the management unit 114.

(Example 2)
Next, Example 2 will be described. The second embodiment relates to an intercom system installed in a condominium or other condominium as in the first embodiment, but the intercom system is intended to be unlocked after a one-to-one conversation between a visitor and a resident. Regarding the functions added to the basic functions. In the first embodiment, a group is formed by a plurality of dwelling unit terminals, and communication is performed between the dwelling unit terminals included in the group. On the other hand, the second embodiment relates to a security alert being issued between the dwelling unit terminals included in the group. The configuration of the intercom system 100 and the dwelling unit terminal 16 according to the second embodiment is the same type as in FIGS. 1 and 2. Here, the differences from the past will be mainly described.

FIG. 16 shows an outline of the security alert processing by the intercom system 100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The control device 12 and the first dwelling unit terminal 16a to the third dwelling unit terminal 16c in FIG. 16 are shown in the same manner as in FIG. The first dwelling unit terminal 16a is indicated by the first emergency button 88a, the second dwelling unit terminal 16b is indicated by the second emergency button 88b, and the third dwelling unit terminal 16c is indicated by the third emergency button 88c. The first emergency button 88a, the second emergency button 88b, and the third emergency button 88c correspond to the emergency button 88 in FIG. Further, the control device 12 includes a reporting unit 122. Here, it is assumed that a resident who operates the first dwelling unit terminal 16a included in the group managed by the management unit 114 issues a security alarm.

The first emergency button 88a is pushed down by the resident in the event of an emergency. When the first control unit 74a detects that the first emergency button 88a is pressed down, the first communication unit 72a transmits an alarm signal 240 via the occupied trunk line 26. Further, a disaster prevention / security sensor (not shown) is connected to the first dwelling unit terminal 16a, and even when the disaster prevention / security sensor detects the occurrence of an emergency state, the first communication unit 72a passes through the occupied trunk line 26. The alarm signal 240 may be transmitted. At that time, the first communication unit 72a generates an alarm signal 240 in which the address of the control device 12 is included in the final destination address area, and transmits the alarm signal 240 to the control device 12. Following this, the first communication unit 72a sends the alarm signal 240 having the group ID in the final destination address area to the second dwelling unit terminal 16b and the third dwelling unit terminal 16c included in the group corresponding to the group ID. Send. When the alarm signal 240 is received, the reporting unit 122 of the control device 12 notifies the fire department, the management company, or the like via a public line or the like.

The first communication unit 72a does not have to transmit the alarm signal 240 addressed to the control device 12. In that case, when the control device 12 receives all the signals and the received signal is the alarm signal 240 addressed to the group, the reporting unit 122 executes the reporting. On the other hand, if the received signal is not the alarm signal 240 addressed to the group, for example, if it is a voice communication or text communication signal, the control device 12 discards the signal.

The second dwelling unit terminal 16b and the third dwelling unit terminal 16c included in the group managed by the management unit 114 receive the alarm signal 240. When the second dwelling unit terminal 16b and the third dwelling unit terminal 16c receive the alarm signal 240, they notify the security alert. This notification is made by a display on the display unit 82, a ringing on the speaker 86, or the like. FIG. 17 shows a screen displayed on the display unit 82. As shown in the figure, the security alert is displayed along with the number of the dwelling unit that is the source.

FIG. 18 shows another outline of the security alert processing by the intercom system 100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. This shows the processing following FIG. When the screen shown in FIG. 17 is displayed on the third display unit 82c of the third dwelling unit terminal 16c, the resident selects "confirmation" on the screen, and the third communication unit 72c receives the alarm. The response signal 252 to the signal 240 is transmitted to the first dwelling unit terminal 16a. Here, the selection of "confirmation" on the screen is made by the operation of the third operation unit 76c.

At that time, the third communication unit 72c transmits the response signal 252 including the group ID in the final destination address area to the first dwelling unit terminal 16a included in the group corresponding to the group ID. Further, the third communication unit 72c may generate a response signal 252 in which the address of the control device 12 is included in the final destination address area, and transmit the response signal 252 to the control device 12. At that time, when the reporting unit 122 of the control device 12 receives the response signal 252, the reporting unit 122 notifies the fire department or the management company via a public line or the like, and the storage unit 116 of the control device 12 sends the response signal 252. The transmitted information about the third dwelling unit terminal 16c may be stored.

Further, the control device 12 may transmit information about the third dwelling unit terminal 16c that has transmitted the response signal 252 to the server device 28, and the server device 28 may store the information. If the third communication unit 72c does not transmit the response signal 252 addressed to the control device 12, the control device 12 receives all the signals, and if the received signal is the response signal 252 addressed to the group, the reporting unit 122 , You may make a report. On the other hand, if the received signal is not the response signal 252 addressed to the group, the control device 12 may discard the signal. The same process is executed in the second dwelling unit terminal 16b, and the second dwelling unit terminal 16b transmits the response signal 250 to the first dwelling unit terminal 16a.

When the first dwelling unit terminal 16a receives the response signal 250 and the response signal 252, the first dwelling unit terminal 16a notifies the reception of the response signal 250 and the response signal 252. This is equivalent to notifying that there has been a response to the security alert. Here, too, the notification is made by the display on the first display unit 82a, the ringing on the first speaker 86a, or the like. 19 (a)-(b) show a screen displayed on the display unit 82. In FIG. 19A, it is displayed that there was a response to the security alert. FIG. 19B will be described later, and the process returns to FIG.

Further, the first dwelling unit terminal 16a may notify the information of the dwelling unit terminal 16 that is the source of the received response signal 250 and the response signal 252. The information of the dwelling unit terminal 16 is the number of the dwelling unit terminals 16 that responded, the number of the dwelling unit in which the responding dwelling unit terminal 16 is installed, and the like. In FIG. 19B, “2”, which is the number of dwelling unit terminals 16 that responded to the security alert, and the numbers “102” and “201” of the dwelling unit in which the dwelling unit terminal 16 is installed are displayed.

The operation of the intercom system 100 with the above configuration will be described. FIG. 20 is a sequence diagram showing a security alert processing procedure by the intercom system 100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The resident inputs a security alert to the first dwelling unit terminal 16a by pressing the emergency button 88 (S100). The first dwelling unit terminal 16a transmits an alarm signal 240 to the second dwelling unit terminal 16b, the third dwelling unit terminal 16c, and the control device 12 (S102, S104, S106). The control device 12 executes the notification (S108). The second dwelling unit terminal 16b transmits the response signal 250 to the first dwelling unit terminal 16a (S110), and the third dwelling unit terminal 16c transmits the response signal 252 to the first dwelling unit terminal 16a (S112). The first dwelling unit terminal 16a displays the reception of the response signal 250 and the response signal 252 (S114).

According to the embodiment of the present invention, since the alarm signal is directly transmitted between the dwelling unit terminals included in the group, the resident of the dwelling unit in which the dwelling unit terminal included in the group is installed is faster than the fire department or the management company. You can improve the possibility of being rushed to the site. In addition, since the reception of the security alert is notified, the resident can be notified of the existence of the security alert in the group. In addition, since the reception of the response signal is notified, it is possible to notify that the security alert has arrived at other dwelling unit terminals in the group. In addition, since detailed information about the dwelling unit terminal that is the source of the response signal is notified, it is possible to grasp how many dwelling unit terminals the security alert has reached.

The outline of one aspect of the present invention is as follows. The first dwelling unit terminal 16 included in the group managed by the management unit 114 transmits an alarm signal 240, and the second dwelling unit terminal 16 included in the group managed by the management unit 114 receives the alarm signal 240. You may.

The second dwelling unit terminal 16 may transmit the response signals 250 and 252 to the received alarm signal 240, and the first dwelling unit terminal 16 may notify the reception of the response signals 250 and 252.

The first dwelling unit terminal 16 may notify the information of the second dwelling unit terminal 16 that is the source of the received response signals 250 and 252.

(Example 3)
Next, Example 3 will be described. Example 3 relates to an intercom system installed in a condominium or other condominium as before, but the basics of an intercom for the purpose of unlocking after a one-to-one conversation between a visitor and a resident. Regarding the functions added to the functions. In the second embodiment, as an added function, a security alert is issued between the dwelling unit terminals included in the group, and the third embodiment relates to the processing following the second embodiment. The configuration of the intercom system 100 and the dwelling unit terminal 16 according to the third embodiment is the same type as in FIGS. 1 and 2. Further, in the intercom system 100 according to the third embodiment, the processes shown in FIGS. 16 and 18 have already been performed. Here, the differences from the past will be mainly described.

21 (a)-(b) show the structure of the processing unit 70 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. It is assumed that the processing unit 70 is included in the first dwelling unit terminal 16a shown in FIG. 16, that is, the first dwelling unit terminal 16a that transmits the alarm signal 240 and receives the response signal 250 and the response signal 252. .. In the processing unit 70 shown in FIG. 21A, an unlocking unit 90 is added to the processing unit 70 shown in FIG. The unlocking unit 90 is connected to the electronic lock of the dwelling unit in which the dwelling unit terminal 16 is installed, and the electronic lock can be unlocked by transmitting a signal to the electronic lock. Since the configuration of the electronic lock may be a known technique, the description thereof will be omitted here. When the first dwelling unit terminal 16a receives the response signal 250 and the response signal 250, the unlocking unit 90 unlocks the electronic lock.

When the unlocking unit 90 of the first dwelling unit terminal 16a unlocks the electronic lock, the first dwelling unit terminal 16a transmits the unlocking information by the unlocking unit 90 to the control device 12 as a status signal. The storage unit 116 of the control device 12 stores the unlocking information by the unlocking unit 90. FIG. 22 shows the data structure of the table stored in the storage unit 116 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the number of the unlocked dwelling unit, the unlocked state, and the unlocked date and time are shown. The control device 12 in FIG. 1 may transmit the unlocking information by the unlocking unit 90 to the server device 28. The server device 28 stores the unlocking information by the unlocking unit 90, similarly to the storage unit 116.

The storage unit 80 in FIG. 21A stores the unlocking refusal setting. In FIG. 21B, the unlocking refusal setting state is stored as “on”. When the unlocking refusal setting is stored in the storage unit 80, the unlocking unit 90 has not executed the unlocking even if the first dwelling unit terminal 16a receives the response signal 250 and the response signal 252.

The operation of the intercom system 100 with the above configuration will be described. FIG. 23 is a sequence diagram showing an unlocking process procedure by the intercom system 100 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. The resident inputs a security alert to the first dwelling unit terminal 16a by pressing the emergency button 88 (S130). The first dwelling unit terminal 16a transmits an alarm signal 240 to the second dwelling unit terminal 16b, the third dwelling unit terminal 16c, and the control device 12 (S132, S134, S136). The control device 12 executes the notification (S138). The second dwelling unit terminal 16b transmits the response signal 250 to the first dwelling unit terminal 16a (S140), and the third dwelling unit terminal 16c transmits the response signal 252 to the first dwelling unit terminal 16a (S142). The first dwelling unit terminal 16a unlocks the electronic lock (S144). The first dwelling unit terminal 16a transmits a status signal indicating unlocking to the server device 28 (S146). The server device 28 stores the status signal (S148).

According to the embodiment of the present invention, since the electronic lock of the dwelling unit is unlocked when the response signal is received, a person who rushes after receiving the security alert can invade the dwelling unit. In addition, since the rushed person invades the dwelling unit, the resident of the dwelling unit can be rescued. In addition, since the unlocking information is stored, the record when the lock is unlocked by a suspicious person or an unintended purpose can be analyzed later. In addition, since the unlocking information is stored, the record when the lock is unlocked by a suspicious person or an unintended purpose can be used as evidence. In addition, if unlock refusal is set, it will not be unlocked even if a response signal is received, so even in an emergency situation, for security reasons, only people from the fire department or management company should enter the dwelling unit. be able to.

The outline of one aspect of the present invention is as follows. An unlocking unit 90 capable of unlocking the electronic lock of the dwelling unit 14 in which the first dwelling unit terminal 16 is installed may be further provided. The unlocking unit 90 may be unlocked when the first dwelling unit terminal 16 receives the response signals 250 and 252.

A storage unit 116 for storing unlocking information by the unlocking unit 90 may be further provided.

When the unlocking refusal is set, the unlocking unit 90 may have not executed the unlocking even if the first dwelling unit terminal 16 receives the response signal.

(Example 4)
Next, Example 4 will be described. Example 4 relates to an intercom system installed in a condominium or other condominium as before, but the basics of an intercom for the purpose of unlocking after a one-to-one conversation between a visitor and a resident. Regarding the functions added to the functions. In the second embodiment, as an added function, a security alert is issued between the dwelling unit terminals included in the group, and the fourth embodiment relates to the processing following the second embodiment. The configuration of the intercom system 100 and the dwelling unit terminal 16 according to the fourth embodiment is the same type as in FIGS. 1 and 2. Further, in the intercom system 100 according to the third embodiment, the processing shown in FIG. 16 has already been performed. Here, the differences from the past will be mainly described.

FIG. 24 shows the configuration of the dwelling unit terminal 16 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. The dwelling unit terminal 16 assumes the first dwelling unit terminal 16a shown in FIG. 16, that is, the first dwelling unit terminal 16a that has transmitted the alarm signal 240. In the dwelling unit terminal 16, among the configurations shown in FIG. 2, the processing unit 70 and the communication unit 72 are shown. Further, the processing unit 70 is shown in the same manner as in FIG. 21 (a). Further, a receiving unit 92 is connected to the dwelling unit terminal 16.

The receiving unit 92 is attached near the entrance of the dwelling unit where the main dwelling unit terminal 16 is installed. Further, the receiving unit 92 is connected to the unlocking unit 90 via the communication unit 72 and the IF unit 78. The receiving unit 92 is composed of, for example, an RFID (Radio Frequency Identifier) reader. The receiving unit 92 can receive a short-distance wireless communication signal using an electromagnetic field, radio waves, or the like, which is a signal from an RF tag in which ID information is embedded. When the receiving unit 92 receives the signal from the RF tag, the receiving unit 92 outputs the received result to the unlocking unit 90 via the communication unit 72 and the IF unit 78.

When the communication unit 72 of the main dwelling unit terminal 16 transmits the alarm signal 240, the unlocking unit 90 inputs the transmission result from the communication unit 72. The unlocking unit 90 also inputs the result received from the receiving unit 92. The unlocking unit 90 unlocks the electronic lock when the transmitted result is input and the received result is input.

This situation is described using FIG. 16 as follows. As described above, the first dwelling unit terminal 16a corresponds to the dwelling unit terminal 16 of FIG. 24, and transmits an alarm signal 240. When the second dwelling unit terminal 16b and the third dwelling unit terminal 16c receive the alarm signal 240, they notify the security alert. As a result, at least one resident of the dwelling unit in which the second dwelling unit terminal 16b is installed and the dwelling unit in which the third dwelling unit terminal 16c is installed has the RF tag and the dwelling unit in which the first dwelling unit terminal 16a is installed. Move to. When the RF tag is held over the receiving unit 92 installed near the entrance of the dwelling unit where the first dwelling unit terminal 16a is installed, the unlocking unit 90 receives the result of transmitting the alarm signal 240 and the signal from the RF tag. Get the results together. As a result, the electronic lock of the dwelling unit in which the first dwelling unit terminal 16a is installed is unlocked.

The operation of the intercom system 100 with the above configuration will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the unlocking processing procedure by the dwelling unit terminal 16. When the communication unit 72 transmits the alarm signal 240 (Y in S160) and the receiving unit 92 receives the signal from the RF tag (Y in S162), the unlocking unit 90 unlocks the electronic lock (Y in S162). S164). When the communication unit 72 does not transmit the alarm signal 240 (N in S160) or the receiving unit 92 does not receive the signal from the RF tag (N in S162), the process ends.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, since the lock is unlocked only for the person who possesses the specific RF tag, the safety can be improved. Further, since the alarm signal is transmitted and the lock is unlocked when the signal from the specific RF tag is received, the safety can be improved. Further, since only the person who possesses the specific RF tag can unlock the electronic lock, it is possible to prevent the intrusion of a suspicious person who tries to invade by unlocking the electronic lock by transmitting a pseudo response signal or the like.

The outline of one aspect of the present invention is as follows. Further provided with an unlocking unit 90 capable of unlocking the electronic lock of the dwelling unit in which the first dwelling unit terminal 16 is installed, and a receiving unit 92 connected to the unlocking unit 90 and capable of receiving a specific signal. May be good. The unlocking unit 90 may unlock the electronic lock when the first dwelling unit terminal 16 transmits an alarm signal and the receiving unit 92 receives a specific signal.

(Example 5)
Next, Example 5 will be described. Example 5 relates to an intercom system installed in a condominium or other condominium as before, but the basics of an intercom for the purpose of unlocking after a one-to-one conversation between a visitor and a resident. Regarding the functions added to the functions. Example 5 relates to utilizing group information other than group communication in order to form a community among residents of an apartment house. The configuration of the intercom system 100 and the dwelling unit terminal 16 according to the fifth embodiment is the same type as in FIGS. 1 and 2. Here, the differences from the past will be mainly described.

26 (a)-(b) show an outline of the processing by the intercom system 100 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 26A shows the data structure of the table stored in the storage unit 116 of the control device 12, similarly to FIG. 4A. Here, common attribute information is added to the table shown in FIG. 4A. The common attribute information indicates attributes common to the residents of the dwelling unit in which each of the plurality of dwelling unit terminals 16 included in the group is installed. For example, "XX elementary school", "tennis", "self-government association", "golf". It is a field such as affiliation and hobbies. The common attribute information may be added to the group information stored in each of the storage unit 80, the lobby intercom 10, and the server device 28 of the dwelling unit terminal 16.

FIG. 26B shows a screen of an electronic bulletin board displayed on the display unit 82 of the dwelling unit terminal 16. This is provided by an electronic bulletin board server function and an electronic bulletin board information distribution function provided in the control device 12 or the server device 28. The dwelling unit terminal 16 has a browser function, and the electronic bulletin board can be browsed by the display unit 82. Further, the dwelling unit terminal 16 can also write on the electronic bulletin board by the browser function. Under such a situation, the control device 12 or the server device 28 is a table stored in the storage unit 116 or the like, and is based on the tables shown in FIGS. 4 (a) and 26 (a). , Provide an electronic bulletin board that can be written or viewed only by the dwelling unit terminal 16 in the group.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, since the common attributes of the groups are set, the formation of groups having the same taste can be promoted. In addition, since an electronic bulletin board system is provided for the group, it is possible to easily exchange information between residents who have the same taste.

The present invention has been described above based on examples. This embodiment is an example, and it is understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible for each of these components or combinations of each processing process, and that such modifications are also within the scope of the present invention. ..

In the first to fifth embodiments, the creating unit 112, the management unit 114, the requesting unit 118, and the inquiry unit 120 are collectively included in the control device 12 or the dwelling unit terminal 16. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, these may be included in the lobby intercom 10 or may be included in the server device 28. Further, the creation unit 112, the management unit 114, the request unit 118, and the inquiry unit 120 may be included while being divided into two or more of the control device 12, the dwelling unit terminal 16, the lobby intercom 10, and the server device 28. According to this modification, the degree of freedom of configuration can be improved.

In the second to fourth embodiments, the alarm signal 240, the response signal 250, and the response signal 252 are communicated between the dwelling unit terminals 16. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the alarm signal 240, the response signal 250, and the response signal 252 may be communicated via the control device 12. According to the modification, the degree of freedom of configuration can be improved.

In the first to fifth embodiments, the intercom system 100 is installed in a condominium or other condominium. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the intercom system 100 may be installed inside a building such as an office or a factory, or outside the building. According to this modification, the scope of application of this embodiment can be expanded.

10 Lobby intercom, 12 Control device, 14 Dwelling unit, 16 Dwelling unit terminal, 18 Door phone, 20 Management room terminal, 22 Expansion camera, 24 Common area trunk line, 26 Occupied trunk line, 28 Server device, 30 GW device, 32 VPN device, 34th 1 network, 36 2nd network, 38 3rd network, 40 apartment house, 50 processing unit, 52 call button, 54 communication unit, 56 IF unit, 58 imaging unit, 60 microphone, 62 speaker, 70 processing unit, 72 communication unit , 74 control unit, 76 operation unit, 78 IF unit, 80 storage unit, 82 display unit, 84 microphone, 86 speaker, 88 emergency button, 100 intercom system.

Claims (12)

Connected lobby intercom via the building mains in intercom system including a controller and a plurality of dwelling units terminals among the plurality of dwelling units terminals, creating groups should contain two or more dwelling units terminal capable Shin passing each other With the creation department
A management unit that manages the group created in the creation unit,
Equipped with a,
It is possible to call another dwelling unit terminal included in the same group from any of the dwelling unit terminals included in the group managed by the management unit.
Management system for the response to the call, wherein the available Der Rukoto call between a plurality of dwelling units terminals. The management system according to claim 1, wherein the management unit registers a dwelling unit terminal that has not participated in the group in the group. A request section for requesting participation in the group is further provided for dwelling unit terminals that have not participated in the group.
The management system according to claim 1, wherein the management unit registers the dwelling unit terminal in the group when the dwelling unit terminal requested to participate in the requesting unit participates. The management system according to claim 3, wherein the management unit registers a dwelling unit terminal that refuses to participate in the group, and refuses to register the dwelling unit terminal in the group. It also has an inquiry section to inquire whether or not to participate in the group from a dwelling unit terminal that has not participated.
The management system according to claim 1, wherein the management unit registers the dwelling unit terminal in the group when the participation of the dwelling unit terminal inquired by the inquiry unit is approved. The management system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein at least one dwelling unit terminal included in the group stores information of the group managed by the management unit. The management system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the control device stores information of the group managed by the management unit. The management system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the lobby intercom stores information of the group managed by the management unit. Further equipped with a server device connected to the intercom system from the outside,
The management system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the server device stores information of the group managed by the management unit. The control device stores information on a plurality of groups as information on the group managed by the management unit.
At least one dwelling unit terminal included in the group stores information of the group including the dwelling unit terminal among the plurality of groups stored in the control device.
The management system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the group information stored in the dwelling unit terminal is synchronized with the group information stored in the control device. Connected lobby intercom via the building mains in intercom system including a controller and a plurality of dwelling units terminals among the plurality of dwelling units terminals, creating groups should contain two or more dwelling units terminal capable Shin passing each other Creation steps and
A management step that manages the group created in the creation step, and
Equipped with a,
It is possible to call another dwelling unit terminal included in the same group from any of the dwelling unit terminals included in the group managed in the management step.
The response to the call, management and wherein the can der Rukoto call between a plurality of dwelling units terminals. A program for causing a computer to execute the management method according to claim 11.

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