JP7179675B2 - Building lock/unlock control system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a building lock/unlock control system.

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a system has been proposed in which an authorized person can enter a building such as a house even when the resident is absent. For example, in Patent Document 1, when the resident is absent, a contractor who has a reservation to visit is permitted to enter the house, and the contractor performs work such as inspection of the equipment in the house. Later, a system is disclosed that can give a work completion confirmation stamp to a trader. As a result, it is highly convenient because processing that would normally require a presence at home can be performed even when the user is not at home.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-122480

By the way, in a house where a plurality of people live, for example, even if the person who manages the house (eg, parents) is absent, there are cases where other residents (eg, children) are at home. In such a case, if the contractor is permitted to enter the house, the resident and the contractor will run into each other, raising concerns about the safety of the resident.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and is a system that allows an authorized person to enter a building even if it is not a resident, and provides safety to residents in the building. It is an object of the present invention to provide a building locking/unlocking control system that can be improved.

In order to solve the above problems, the building lock/unlock control system of the first invention includes:
a first indoor area that allows people to enter and exit through the first doorway between the outdoors;
a second indoor area that allows people to enter and leave the first indoor area through a second doorway;
a first locking device that locks an opening/closing body provided at the first doorway;
a second locking device for locking an opening/closing body provided at the second doorway;
A building locking/unlocking control system for controlling locking/unlocking of the first locking device, which is applied to a building comprising
a first determination means for determining that a request for unlocking the first locking device has occurred due to a visit by a visitor;
a second determination means for determining the presence or absence of a predetermined resident in the building in the first indoor area;
a third determination means for determining a locked/unlocked state of the second locking device;
When the first determination means determines that the unlocking request has occurred, the second determination means determines that there is no predetermined resident in the first indoor area, and the third determination means determines the Unlock permission means for permitting unlocking of the first locking device on condition that the second locking device is determined to be in a locked state;
characterized by comprising

According to the first invention, when it is determined that an unlocking request has occurred due to a visit by a visitor, it is determined that there is no predetermined resident in the first indoor area, and that the second locking device is in the locked state. , the first locking device is unlocked and the visitor can enter the first indoor area. As a result, when a visitor enters the first indoor area of the building, it is possible to prevent the visitor from entering an area other than the first indoor area (that is, the second indoor area), while preventing the visitor from entering the first indoor area. and predetermined residents can be suppressed. For example, even if there is a child in the first indoor area, it is possible to prevent the child from running into a visitor. Therefore, while the safety of residents staying at home is ensured, outsiders can enter the building and perform necessary tasks (for example, delivery of parcels by a home delivery company) within the building. As a result, it is possible to improve safety for residents without impairing convenience.

A building locking/unlocking control system according to the second invention, in the first invention,
When the first determination means determines that the unlocking request has occurred, the second determination means determines that a predetermined resident is present in the first indoor area. It is characterized by comprising an informing means for informing the individual to urge them to leave the first indoor area.

According to the second invention, when a predetermined resident is present in the first indoor area, the notification means prompts the resident to leave, so that the resident can be guided to leave the first indoor area. When a predetermined resident leaves the first indoor area, a visitor can enter the first indoor area. Therefore, by providing the reporting means, the present system can be executed quickly and reliably.

A building locking/unlocking control system of a third invention is the first or second invention,
When the first determination means determines that the unlocking request has occurred, the second determination means determines that there is no predetermined resident in the first indoor area, and the third determination means determines the It is characterized by comprising unlocking control means for locking the second locking device based on determination that the second locking device is in the unlocked state.

According to the third invention, by providing the unlocking control means for locking the second locking device, there is no need for the resident to set (lock) the second locking device, and the second locking device is automatically activated. Since it is locked by , this system can be performed reliably.

A building locking/unlocking control system of a fourth invention, in any one of the first to third inventions,
The second determination means is characterized in that, as the determination of the presence or absence of the predetermined resident, it is determined that a predetermined person to be watched over, who is defined as a person requiring watching over, is in the first indoor area.

According to the fourth aspect, by identifying the person being watched over, it is possible to specify the person being watched over and avoid running into each other. As a result, it is possible to prevent a vulnerable person such as a child from running into a visitor in the first indoor area, thereby ensuring the safety of the person being watched over.

A building locking/unlocking control system of a fifth invention, in any one of the first to fourth inventions,
a vendor determination means for determining that the visitor is a vendor permitted to enter the first indoor area;
The first determination means is characterized in that it determines that the request for unlocking has been made due to the visit of the trader.

For example, if the visitor is a carrier who transports an item, the carrier can bring the item into the first indoor area. This allows the resident to receive the item through the first indoor area without having to attend to the carrier. In addition, when the resident in the building is a vulnerable person (person to be watched over) such as a child, the goods can be received without running into the delivery company, so safety and convenience are high.

A building locking/unlocking control system of a sixth invention, in any one of the first to fifth inventions,
visitor determination means for determining that the visitor is a visitor permitted to meet with a specific person among predetermined residents of the building in the first indoor area;
The first determination means determines that the unlocking request has occurred at the time of the visitor's visit,
The second determination means determines that the specific person is present as the predetermined resident in the first indoor area,
The unlock permitting means determines that the specific person is present in the first indoor area by the second determining means when the first determining means determines that the unlocking request has occurred, and The unlocking of the first locking device is permitted on condition that the second locking device is determined to be in the locked state by the third determining means.

According to the sixth invention, when a visitor who is permitted to meet with a specific person visits and the specific person is in the first indoor area, the visitor enters the first indoor area. can. In addition, a predetermined visitor can meet with a specific person in the first indoor area while suppressing a meeting between the visitor permitted and a resident other than the specific person in the first indoor area.

A locking/unlocking control system for a building according to a seventh invention, in the sixth invention,
The first indoor area has an outer area leading to the first doorway and an inner area leading to the second doorway, the outer area and the inner area being separated by a partition wall, and the doorway of the partition wall. A third locking device is provided in the opening and closing body provided in
The second determination means determines that there is no predetermined resident other than the specific person in the outer area of the first indoor area,
The unlocking permitting means determines, by the second determining means, that there is no predetermined resident other than the specified person in the outer area when the first determining means determines that the unlocking request has occurred. and the unlocking of the first locking device is permitted under the condition that the third determining means determines that the second locking device is in the locked state.

According to the seventh invention, while suppressing a predetermined resident other than the specific person from running into the permitted visitor in the outer area of the first indoor area, the specific person is within the first indoor area with the permitted visitor. can meet at As a result, for example, if the child is alone in the outer area, the authorized visitor cannot enter the first indoor area, whereas if the child is in the inner area with a specific person, , authorized visitors can enter the first indoor area. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a predetermined resident other than the specific person from running into a visitor who is permitted to visit in a space where the specific person is not together, and to ensure the safety of the resident (especially the person to be watched over other than the specific person). .

The locking/unlocking control system for a building of the eighth invention, in the sixth invention,
The first indoor area has an outer area leading to the first doorway and an inner area leading to the second doorway, the outer area and the inner area being separated by a partition wall, and the doorway of the partition wall. A third locking device is provided in the opening and closing body provided in
The second determination means determines that there are no predetermined residents other than the specific person in the outer area and the inner area,
The unlocking permitting means, when the first determining means determines that the unlocking request has occurred, determines that a predetermined resident other than the specific person resides in the outer area and the inner area by the second determining means. unlocking of the first locking device is permitted under the condition that it is determined that the second locking device is in the locked state by the third determining means.

According to the eighth invention, in the first indoor area (the outer area and the inner area), the specified person is prevented from running into the visitor permitted by the predetermined resident other than the specific person. You can meet in the first indoor area. As a result, even when a prescribed resident other than the specified person is with the specified person, it is possible to prevent the prescribed resident other than the specified person from running into the visitor, and the resident (especially the person other than the specified person) It is possible to ensure the safety of the person to be watched over).

The building locking/unlocking control system of the ninth invention is, in the seventh or eighth invention,
When it is determined that the unlocking request has been made due to a visit by a visitor other than the visitor, the unlocking permitting means determines that there is no predetermined resident in the outer area by the second determining means. Unlocking of the first locking device is permitted on condition that the third locking device is in a locked state.

According to the ninth invention, when a visitor other than the person permitted to visit visits, the third locking device is locked so that the visitor cannot enter the inner area. At this time, visitors other than the visitor authorized can enter the outer area if there is no prescribed resident in the outer area. Therefore, while maintaining a state in which the specific person can meet with the visitor permitted in the inner area, and suppressing the predetermined resident from bumping into a stranger other than the visitor permitted in the outer area, Visitors other than authorized visitors can enter the outer area. That is, it is possible to simultaneously use the first indoor area as areas with different purposes (purposes) for the inner area and the outer area while ensuring the safety of predetermined residents, thereby improving convenience.

A locking/unlocking control system for a building according to a tenth invention is any one of the sixth to ninth,
The visit permitted person determination means is characterized by determining that the visit permitted person who is the outpatient is a caregiver who cares for the resident.

When the visitor is a caregiver, the caregiver can enter the first indoor area (inner area) to care for the resident (specific person) who is the care recipient. As a result, the caregiver and the specific person can meet in the first indoor area (inner area) without the need for residents other than the specific person to attend to the caregiver.

The top view which shows the layout of the first-floor part of a house. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of the lock/unlock control system; 4 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure of the locking/unlocking control system; The flowchart which shows a watching mode process. 4 is a flowchart showing outing mode processing; 4 is a flowchart showing stay-at-home mode processing; The top view which shows the layout of the house in other embodiment.

An embodiment embodying the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, the house is a two-story building having a first floor portion as a lower floor portion and a second floor portion as an upper floor portion. In this embodiment, a couple, the couple's child (one), and the couple's parent (one) live as residents (hereinafter referred to as users) in the house. FIG. 1 is a plan view showing the layout of the first floor of a house.

As shown in FIG. 1, a first floor portion 11 of a house 10 is provided with an entrance hall 13, an LDK 14, a corridor 15, a switch room 16, and a family entrance 17 as indoor spaces.

An entrance 21 is provided in the entrance hall 13, and entry and exit into the entrance hall 13 are possible through the entrance 21. - 特許庁An entrance door 22 is provided at the entrance 21, and the entrance 21 is opened and closed by the entrance door 22. - 特許庁The front door 22 is provided with a locking device (hereinafter referred to as front door locking device) 31 . The entrance locking device 31 is a device that locks and unlocks the entrance door 22 by electrically locking and unlocking the lock. Note that the front door locking device 31 corresponds to the first locking device.

The LDK 14 is provided with a kitchen space 14a (hereinafter referred to as kitchen 14a) and a living dining space 14b (hereinafter referred to as LD 14b). A movable partition 24 is provided between the kitchen 14a and the LD 14b, and the partition 24 can separate both spaces 14a and 14b from each other. The partition 24 is provided with a locking device (hereinafter referred to as a kitchen locking device) 32 . The kitchen locking device 32 is a device for locking and unlocking by electrically locking and unlocking the lock in the state where the partition 24 is divided. Note that the kitchen locking device 32 corresponds to the second locking device.

The LDK 14 is adjacent to the entrance hall 13 and is accessible from the entrance hall 13 through a doorway 25.例文帳に追加An LD door 26 is provided at the entrance/exit 25 . The LD door 26 is provided with a locking device (hereinafter referred to as an LD locking device) 33 . The LD locking device 33 is a device that locks and unlocks the LD door 26 by electrically locking and unlocking the lock. Note that the LD locking device 33 corresponds to the third locking device.

The switch room 16 is a small room for changing one's appearance when going out or returning home. A corridor 15 extends from the switch room 16 , and the corridor 15 leads to the LDK 14 . The switch room 16 is adjacent to the entrance hall 13 and can be entered and exited from the entrance hall 13 through a doorway 27.例文帳に追加An SR door 28 is provided at the entrance/exit 27 . The SR door 28 is provided with a locking device (hereinafter referred to as an SR locking device) 34 . The SR locking device 34 is a device that locks and unlocks the SR door 28 by electrically locking and unlocking the lock.

The family entrance 17 is adjacent to a parking space 18, and the family entrance 17 can be entered and exited from the parking space 18 through an entrance 29. - 特許庁The family entrance 17 is adjacent to the switch room 16 , and it is possible to come and go from the family entrance 17 to the LDK 14 through the corridor 15 and the switch room 16 .

Here, the entrance hall 13 corresponds to the outer area, and the LD 14b corresponds to the inner area. Therefore, the area including entrance hall 13 and LD 14b corresponds to the first indoor area, and the area including kitchen 14a, corridor 15, switch room 16, and family entrance 17 corresponds to the second indoor area.

An outdoor camera 36 is provided on the outdoor side of the entrance 21 . The outdoor camera 36 is configured to photograph the face of a person present outside the entrance 21 . For example, an interphone 39 is provided on the outdoor side of the entrance 21 and the outdoor camera 36 is built in the interphone 39 . The intercom 39 is provided with a touch sensor 39a as an operation unit. The touch sensor 39a is, for example, a capacitive sensor, and detects that a person touches the sensor portion. In this embodiment, when a person touches the touch sensor 39a, a chime sounds in the house 10 so that the visitor can notify the user in the house 10 of the visit.

An in-entrance camera 37 is provided on the indoor side of the entrance 21 (for example, on the wall of the entrance hall 13). The entrance camera 37 is configured to photograph the face of a person present in the entrance hall 13 . An LD camera 38 is provided in the LD 14b. The LD camera 38 is configured to photograph the face of a person present in the LD 14b.

A display 45 is provided in the house 10, and is provided in the LD 14b, for example. The display 45 has a speaker 45a.

Next, the electrical configuration of the locking/unlocking control system will be described with reference to FIG.

The locking/unlocking control system includes a controller 40 that supervises (controls) the system. The controller 40 is attached, for example, to the wall of the LD 14b. The controller 40 comprises a well-known microcomputer comprising a CPU, ROM, RAM and the like. The controller 40 has a storage section 41 that stores various information.

In this system, of the visitors (outpatients) visiting the house 10, predetermined first visitors X and second visitors Y are permitted to enter a predetermined area within the house 10. be. In this embodiment, the first visitor X is allowed to enter the entrance hall 13 (i.e., up to the entrance hall 13), and the second visitor Y enters the entrance hall 13 and LD 14b (i.e., up to LD 14b). is allowed. For example, the face of the first visitor X and the face of the second visitor Y are stored (registered) in the storage unit 41 .

In addition, in this system, among the users (residents) of the house 10, the child and the parent of the couple are the persons T to be watched over, and the parents of the couple among the persons T to be watched over are the persons requiring care R. is determined in advance. For example, the face of each user of the house 10 is stored (registered) in the storage unit 41, and the face of the child and the parent of the couple are used as the person T to be watched over, and the face of the parent of the couple is used as the care recipient R. are associated and stored.

Here, the first visitor X is, for example, a delivery company, a pet sitter, an equipment maintenance company, or the like. A home delivery company can deliver a parcel to the entrance hall 13 by entering the entrance hall 13. - 特許庁By entering the entrance hall 13, the pet sitter can take care of the pet in the entrance hall 13 (e.g., deliver and serve meals, take the pet out for a walk, and return home). A second visitor Y is, for example, a caregiver. By entering the LD 14b, the caregiver takes care of the person requiring care R in the LD 14b, takes the person R out of the LD 14b to a day service, and then takes the person R back to the LD 14b. etc. is possible.

A touch sensor 39 a is connected to the controller 40 . The controller 40 is sequentially input with detection results from the touch sensor 39a. When the touch sensor 39 a receives a detection result indicating that contact with the touch sensor 39 a has been detected, the controller 40 performs image recognition processing on the image captured by the outdoor camera 36 . That is, when the first visitor X and the second visitor Y touch the touch sensor 39a, a request to enter a predetermined area is issued. The issuance of this entry request generates an unlocking request accompanying a visitor's visit.

The cameras 36 to 38 are connected to the controller 40, and images (video) taken by the cameras 36 to 38 are sequentially input. The controller 40 performs image recognition processing on the images captured by each of the cameras 36-38 to identify the person in the image.

For example, when a first visitor X and a second visitor Y issue a request to enter a predetermined area, the controller 40 recognizes the visitor's face by performing image recognition processing on the image captured by the outdoor camera 36. do. The controller 40 then compares the stored faces with the visitor's face to determine whether the visitor's face matches the stored face of either the first visitor X or the second visitor Y. If there is a match, the visitor is identified as being the person with the matching face (either first visitor X or second visitor Y) and authenticated as the identified person.

Therefore, the controller 40 receives the detection result from the touch sensor 39a (that is, a request to enter a predetermined area), and the visitor photographed by the outdoor camera 36 is the first visitor X or the second visitor Y. By being authenticated as either, it is determined that an unlocking request has occurred. The controller 40 corresponds to first determination means. In addition, the controller 40 receives the detection result from the touch sensor 39a and authenticates that the visitor photographed by the outdoor camera 36 is the second visitor Y, thereby allowing the visitor to provide nursing care for the person R requiring care. (that is, the second visitor Y). Therefore, the controller 40 corresponds to visitor-permitted determination means.

Similarly, for example, the controller 40 performs image recognition processing on the image captured by the entrance camera 37 (LD camera 38, hereinafter referred to as the LD camera 38) to recognize the face of the person in the entrance hall 13 (the person in the LD 14b). face). Then, the controller 40 collates the plurality of stored faces with the faces of the people in the entrance hall 13 (the faces of the people in the LD 14b) to identify the first visitor X and the second visitor Y stored. , the person to be watched over T, the person requiring nursing care R, or another user's face matches the face of the person in the entrance hall 13 (the face of the person in the LD 14b), the person in the entrance hall 13 ( LD 14b) is identified as the person with the matching face (first visitor X, second visitor Y, person being watched over T, care recipient R, or other user), and the identification authenticate as a person who has been Note that the controller 40 corresponds to second determination means.

The locking devices 31 to 34 are connected to the controller 40, and locking/unlocking of the locking devices 31 to 34 is controlled by the controller 40. FIG. Therefore, the controller 40 includes unlock permission means for permitting unlocking of the entrance locking device 31, third determination means for determining the locked/unlocked state of the kitchen locking device 32, and unlocking control for locking the kitchen locking device 32. Equivalent to means.

In the present embodiment, the partition 24 is provided with an electric opening/closing device (not shown). For example, the partition 24 is opened when the kitchen locking device 32 is locked by the instruction of the controller 40. In this case, the opening/closing device is driven to close the partition 24 (partitioned). In this case, after the partition 24 is closed, the kitchen locking device 32 is locked.

A display 45 is connected to the controller 40 . Controller 40 transmits a notification request to display 45 . When receiving the notification request from the controller 40, the display 45 performs display processing on the display 45 and audio notification processing on the speaker 45a. Thereby, the controller 40 causes the person being watched over T to be notified through the display 45 (notification process for the person being watched over T). Therefore, the controller 40 corresponds to the notification means.

Next, locking/unlocking control processing executed by the controller 40 will be described. This locking/unlocking control process is performed based on the visitor reception mode set by the user on the house 10 side. In this embodiment, the visitor reception mode is the following four;
home mode: mode in which the user in the house 10 attends;
- Watching mode (absence mode 1): a mode in which the first visitor X and the second visitor Y are permitted to enter the house 10 while protecting the watching target person T who is in the house 10;
Outing mode (outside mode 2): a mode in which the first visitor X is permitted to enter the house 10;
Absence mode (absence mode 3): A mode in which the first visitor X is allowed to enter the house 10 while protecting the user in the house 10 .

In this embodiment, the watching mode is assumed to be set when the couple is absent, and is a mode performed to protect the person T being watched over. In addition, in the present embodiment, as the normal state of the house 10, regardless of whether the user is at home or absent, the entrance locking device 31 is locked, and the kitchen locking device 32, the LD locking device 33, and the SR locking device 34 are locked. It is in unlocked state.

A method for executing the four visitor reception modes will be described below with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. 3 to 6 showing the flow of control processing. This process is repeatedly executed at a predetermined time period (for example, 0.5 seconds).

As shown in FIG. 3, in step S11, it is determined whether or not a visitor's request to enter a predetermined area has been detected, that is, whether or not a detection result has been input by the touch sensor 39a. When the detection result is input by the touch sensor 39a, it is assumed that a request to enter a predetermined area has been detected, and the process proceeds to step S12. If the detection result has not been input by the touch sensor 39a, it is determined that the request to enter the predetermined area has not been detected, and this process ends.

In step S12, it is determined whether or not the response mode set on the side of the house 10 is the home mode. If the mode is the home mode, this process is terminated. In the present embodiment, since a chime sound is generated by the contact of the touch sensor 39a in step S11, in the home mode, the user in the house 10 can notice the visitor, and the user can communicate with the visitor. can respond. If the home mode is not set, the process proceeds to step S13.

In step S13, it is determined whether or not the response mode set on the house 10 side is the watching mode. If it is the watching mode, the process proceeds to step S14. If the watch mode is not set, the process proceeds to step S15.

In step S14, watching mode processing is performed. In the watching mode process, as shown in FIG. 4, first, in step S21, it is determined whether or not the visitor is the first visitor X, that is, the first visitor X is authenticated in the image captured by the outdoor camera 36. (corresponding to first determination means). If the first visitor X is authenticated, the visitor is determined to be the first visitor X and the process proceeds to step S22. If the first visitor X is not authenticated, the visitor is determined not to be the first visitor X and the process proceeds to step S31.

In step S22, it is determined whether or not the person being watched over T is in the entrance hall 13, that is, whether or not the person being watched over T has been authenticated in the image captured by the camera inside the entrance hall 37 (corresponding to second determination means). . If the watching target person T is authenticated in the image captured by the entrance camera 37, it is determined that the watching target person T is in the entrance hall 13, and the process proceeds to step S23. If the watching target person T is not authenticated in the image captured by the entrance camera 37, it is determined that the watching target person T is not in the entrance hall 13, and the process proceeds to step S24.

In step S23, a notification is sent to the person being watched over T in the entrance hall 13 to urge them to leave (corresponding to notification means). That is, it transmits a notification request to prompt the display 45 to leave. The display 45 performs display processing on the display 45 and audio notification processing on the speaker 45a. For example, the display 45 displays "Please leave the entrance hall because the first visitor X has visited." After that, the process returns to step S22, and steps S22 to S23 are repeated until the watching target person T leaves the entrance hall 13. FIG.

In step S24, the LD locking device 33 and the SR locking device 34 are locked. In the subsequent step S25, the front door locking device 31 is unlocked. This allows the first visitor X to enter the entrance hall 13 .

In the subsequent step S26, it is determined whether or not the first visitor X is present in the entrance hall 13. That is, it is determined whether or not the first visitor X has been authenticated in the image captured by the entrance camera 37 . If the first visitor X is authenticated, it is assumed that the first visitor X is in the entrance hall 13, the process returns to step S26, and the process of step S26 is repeated. If the first visitor X is not authenticated, it is assumed that the first visitor X is not in the entrance hall 13, and the process proceeds to step S27.

In step S27, the entrance locking device 31 is locked. In subsequent step S28, the LD locking device 33 and the SR locking device 34 are unlocked. This makes it impossible to enter the house 10 , and allows the user in the house 10 (here, the watching target person T) to enter the entrance hall 13 . After that, the watching mode process is terminated, the process returns to FIG. 3, and the locking/unlocking process is terminated.

If the visitor is not the first visitor X in step S21, the process proceeds to step S31 to determine whether the visitor is the second visitor Y or not. That is, it is determined whether or not the second visitor Y has been authenticated in the image captured by the outdoor camera 36 (corresponding to visitor permission determining means). If the second visitor Y is authenticated, the visitor is determined to be the second visitor Y and the process proceeds to step S32. If the second visitor Y is not authenticated, the visitor is determined not to be the second visitor Y, and the watching mode process ends, returning to FIG. 3 to end the locking/unlocking process.

In step S32, it is determined whether or not the care-requiring person R is in either the entrance hall 13 or the LD 14b, that is, whether or not the care-requiring person R has been authenticated in the image taken by the entrance camera 37 or the LD camera 38. (corresponding to second determination means). If the person requiring care R is not authenticated, it is assumed that the person requiring care R is not in the entrance hall 13 or the LD 14b, and the process proceeds to step S33. If the care-requiring person R is authenticated, it is assumed that the care-requiring person R is in either the entrance hall 13 or the LD 14b, and the process proceeds to step S34.

In step S33, a visit notification of the second visitor Y (caregiver) is sent to the care recipient R in the house 10 (corresponding to notification means). That is, it transmits a request for notification of the visit of the second visitor to the display 45 . The display 45 performs display processing on the display 45 and audio notification processing on the speaker 45a. For example, the display 45 displays "Please move to the entrance hall or the living room because the second visitor Y has visited", and the speaker 45a outputs a voice saying "Please move to the entrance hall or the living room". . Thereafter, the process returns to step S32, and step S32 is repeated until the person requiring care R moves to the entrance hall 13 or LD 14b (that is, it is determined in step S32 that he is in the entrance hall 13 or LD 14b).

In step S34, it is determined whether the watching target person T other than the person requiring care R is in either the entrance hall 13 or the LD 14b. It is determined whether or not the person being watched over T has been authenticated (corresponding to second determination means). When the person T to be watched over other than the person requiring care R is authenticated, it is assumed that the person T to be watched over other than the person requiring care R is in either the entrance hall 13 or the LD 14b, and the process proceeds to step S35. If the person T to be watched over other than the person requiring care R is not authenticated, it is assumed that the person T to be watched over other than the person requiring care R is not in either the entrance hall 13 or the LD 14b, and the process proceeds to step S36.

In step S35, a notice to prompt the person to be watched over T other than the person requiring care R in the entrance hall 13 or the LD 14b to leave is sent (corresponding to notification means). That is, it transmits a notification request to prompt the display 45 to leave. The display 45 performs display processing on the display 45 and audio notification processing on the speaker 45a. For example, the display 45 displays "Please leave the entrance hall and the living room because the second visitor Y has visited." . Thereafter, the process returns to step S34, and steps S34 to S35 are repeated until the watching target person T other than the person requiring care R leaves the entrance hall 13 and the LD 14b.

In step S36, the kitchen locking device 32 and the SR locking device 34 are locked. In the subsequent step S37, the front door locking device 31 is unlocked. Since the LD locking device 33 is in the unlocked state in the normal state, the unlocked state may be maintained as it is. This allows the second visitor Y to enter the entrance hall 13 and the LD 14b.

In the subsequent step S38, it is determined whether or not the second visitor Y is present in the LD 14b, that is, whether or not the second visitor Y has been authenticated in the image taken by the LD camera 38. If the second visitor Y is authenticated, it is assumed that the second visitor Y is in the LD 14b, and the process proceeds to step S39. If the second visitor Y is not authenticated, it is determined that the second visitor Y is not in the LD 14b, and the process proceeds to step S40.

In step S39, the entrance locking device 31 is locked. In addition, once the entrance locking device 31 is in the locked state, the state may be maintained.

In step S40, it is determined whether or not the second visitor Y is in the entrance hall 13, that is, whether or not the second visitor Y has been authenticated in the image captured by the entrance camera 37. If the second visitor Y is authenticated, it is assumed that the second visitor Y is in the entrance hall 13, and the process proceeds to step S41. If the second visitor Y is not authenticated, it is assumed that the second visitor Y is not in the entrance hall 13, and the process proceeds to step S42.

In step S41, the entrance locking device 31 is unlocked. It should be noted that once the entrance locking device 31 is in the unlocked state, the state may be maintained.

In step S42, the entrance locking device 31 is locked. In subsequent step S43, the kitchen locking device 32, the LD locking device 33 and the SR locking device 34 are unlocked. When the LD locking device 33 is in the unlocked state, the unlocked state may be maintained. As a result, the house 10 cannot be entered, and the user (here, the watching target person T) in the house 10 can enter the entrance hall 13 and the LD 14b. After that, the watching mode process is terminated, the process returns to FIG. 3, and the locking/unlocking process is terminated.

If it is determined in step S13 that the mode is not the watching mode, the process advances to step S15 to determine whether or not the mode is the outing mode. If it is in the outing mode, the process proceeds to step S16. If the mode is not the outing mode, the process proceeds to step S17.

In step S16, outing mode processing is performed. In the outing mode process, as shown in FIG. 5, first, in step S51, whether or not the visitor is the first visitor X, i.e., the first visitor X is authenticated in the image photographed by the outdoor camera 36. It is determined whether or not If the first visitor X is authenticated, the visitor is determined to be the first visitor X and the process proceeds to step S52. If the first visitor X is not authenticated, the visitor is determined not to be the first visitor X, and the outing mode process is terminated, returning to FIG. 3 to terminate the locking/unlocking process.

At step S52, the LD locking device 33 and the SR locking device 34 are locked. In the subsequent step S53, the front door locking device 31 is unlocked. This allows the first visitor X to enter the entrance hall 13 .

Subsequently, in step S54, it is determined whether or not the first visitor X is present in the entrance hall 13, that is, whether or not the first visitor X has been authenticated in the image captured by the entrance camera 37. If the first visitor X is authenticated, the first visitor X is assumed to be in the entrance hall 13, and the process returns to step S54 to repeat the process of step S54. If the first visitor X is not authenticated, it is determined that the first visitor X is not in the entrance hall 13, and the process proceeds to step S55.

In step S55, the entrance locking device 31 is locked. In subsequent step S56, the LD locking device 33 and the SR locking device 34 are unlocked. As a result, the house 10 cannot be entered. After that, the outing mode process is ended, and the process returns to FIG. 3 to end the locking/unlocking process.

If it is determined in step S15 that the mode is not going out, the process advances to step S17 to perform stay-at-home mode processing. In the away mode process, as shown in FIG. 6, first, in step S61, it is determined whether or not the visitor is the first visitor X, that is, the first visitor X is authenticated in the image captured by the outdoor camera 36. It is determined whether or not If the first visitor X is authenticated, the visitor is determined to be the first visitor X and the process proceeds to step S62. If the first visitor X is not authenticated, the visitor is determined not to be the first visitor X, and the outing mode process is terminated, returning to FIG. 3 to terminate the locking/unlocking process.

In step S62, it is determined whether or not the user (that is, all residents) is in the entrance hall 13, that is, whether or not the user has been authenticated in the image captured by the entrance camera 37 (corresponding to second determination means). ). If the user is authenticated, it is determined that the user is in the entrance hall 13, and the process proceeds to step S63. If the user is not authenticated, it is determined that the user is not in the entrance hall 13 and the process proceeds to step S64.

In step S63, the user in the entrance hall 13 is notified to urge them to leave (corresponding to notification means). That is, it transmits a notification request to prompt the display 45 to leave. The display 45 performs display processing on the display 45 and audio notification processing on the speaker 45a. For example, the display 45 displays "Please leave the entrance hall because the first visitor X has visited." After that, the process returns to step S62, and steps S62 to S63 are repeated until the user leaves the entrance hall 13. FIG.

At step S64, the LD locking device 33 and the SR locking device 34 are locked. In the subsequent step S65, the front door locking device 31 is unlocked. This allows the first visitor X to enter the entrance hall 13 .

In the following step S66, it is determined whether or not the first visitor X is present in the entrance hall 13, that is, whether or not the first visitor X has been authenticated in the image captured by the entrance hall camera 37. If the first visitor X is authenticated, the process returns to step S66 assuming that the first visitor X is in the entrance hall 13, and repeats the processing of step S66. If the first visitor X is not authenticated, it is assumed that the first visitor X is not in the entrance hall 13, and the process proceeds to step S67.

In step S67, the entrance locking device 31 is locked. In subsequent step S68, the LD locking device 33 and the SR locking device 34 are unlocked. This makes it impossible to enter the house 10 , and allows the user inside the house 10 to enter the entrance hall 13 . After that, the absence mode processing is terminated, the process returns to FIG. 3, and the locking/unlocking processing is terminated.

According to the configuration of the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

- According to the present embodiment, the first visitor X and the second visitor Y can be contacted without the user living in the house 10 interacting with the first visitor X and the second visitor Y (that is, without running into each other). Absence modes 1 to 3 (monitoring mode, outing mode, stay-at-home mode) for allowing the person Y to enter the house 10 can be set. The first visitor X is permitted to enter the entrance hall 13, and the second visitor Y is permitted to enter the entrance hall 13 and the LD 14b. At this time, among the users of the house 10, it is determined in advance that the parents of the child and the couple are the persons T to be watched over, and that the parents of the couple among the persons T to be watched over are the persons requiring care R. . As a result, it is possible to select whether or not to let the first visitor X and the second visitor Y enter according to the user's at-home situation, thereby improving convenience.

・According to the present embodiment, when the first visitor X touches the touch sensor 39a provided on the intercom 39, the first visitor X is authenticated and the controller 40 It is determined that an unlocking request has occurred. In this case, on the condition that there is no user (watching target person T in the case of watching mode, hereinafter the same) in the entrance hall 13 and that the LD locking device 33 and the SR locking device 34 are in a locked state. The locking device 31 is unlocked and the first visitor X can enter the entrance hall 13 . As a result, when the first visitor X enters the entrance hall 13 of the house 10, the first visitor X is prevented from entering anything other than the entrance hall 13 (that is, the LDK 14, the switch room 16, etc.). A collision between the first visitor X and the user (person being watched over T) in the hall 13 can be suppressed.

Therefore, the first visitor X can enter the house 10 and perform necessary work in the house 10 while ensuring the safety of the user (watch target person T) who stays at home. For example, if the first visitor X is a home delivery company, the user (watch target person T) can receive the article through the entrance hall 13 without having to deal with the home delivery company. When the first visitor X is a pet sitter, the user (watching target person T) can receive pet care in the entrance hall 13 without attending to the pet sitter. As a result, it is possible to improve safety for the user without impairing convenience.

・According to the present embodiment, when the second visitor Y touches the touch sensor 39a provided on the intercom 39, the second visitor Y is authenticated and the controller 40 requests unlocking. is determined to have occurred. In this case, the care-requiring person R is present in the entrance hall 13 or the LD 14b, the watching target person T other than the care-requiring person R is not present in the entrance hall 13 and the LD 14b, and the kitchen lock device 32 and SR On condition that the locking device 34 is locked, the entrance locking device 31 and the LD locking device 33 are unlocked, and the second visitor Y can enter the entrance hall 13 and the LD 14b. As a result, when the second visitor Y enters the entrance hall 13 and the LD 14b of the house 10, it is possible to prevent the second visitor Y from entering a place other than the entrance hall 13 and the LD 14b (that is, the kitchen 14a, the switch room 16, etc.). While suppressing, it is possible to suppress the second visitor Y and the watching target person T other than the care recipient R in the entrance hall 13 and the LD 14b, and the care recipient R and the second visitor Y are separated from each other in the entrance hall. 13 or LD14b.

Therefore, the second visitor Y can enter the house 10 and perform necessary work in the house 10 while ensuring the safety of the person T to be watched over, other than the person requiring nursing care R staying at home. For example, when the second visitor Y is a caregiver, the care recipient R receives care from the caregiver at the entrance hall 13 and the LD 14b without the watching target person T other than the care recipient R responding to the caregiver. Can receive.

According to the present embodiment, when the first visitor X visits in the home mode and the watching mode, if the user (watching target person T in the watching mode, hereinafter the same) is in the entrance hall 13, The speaker 45 a prompts the user (person to be watched over T) to leave the entrance hall 13 . Further, when the second visitor Y visits in the watching mode, if the watching target person T is in the entrance hall 13 or the LD 14b, the speaker 45a prompts the watching target person to leave the entrance hall 13 and the LD 14b. can be guided to exit from

Further, when the second visitor Y visits in the watching mode, if the care-requiring person R is not in the entrance hall 13 or the LD 14b, the speaker 45a prompts the person to move to the entrance hall 13 or the LD 14b. R can be led to the entrance hall 13 or LD 14b. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the speaker 45a can prompt the user to take action, and as a result, the system can be executed quickly and reliably.

- According to this embodiment, locking/unlocking of the kitchen locking device 32, the LD locking device 33, and the SR locking device 34 is controlled by the controller 40. FIG. This eliminates the need to set (lock/unlock) the locked/unlocked states of the locking devices 32 to 34 according to the mode set by the user. When the first visitor X or the second visitor Y visits, the locking devices 32 to 34 are automatically locked and unlocked according to the set mode, so that the system can be reliably operated.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and may be implemented as follows, for example.

(1) In the above embodiment, the second visitor Y cannot enter the house 10 in the absence mode. It is good also as a structure which can enter into. In this case, in the stay-at-home mode, in the flow chart of the watching mode, the "watching target person T" in step S22 is replaced with "user", and the "watching target person T other than care recipient R" in step S34 is replaced with "care recipient R It is processed in the same way, except that it is replaced with "user other than".

(2) In the above embodiment, it is determined that an unlocking request has been made by detecting contact with the touch sensor 39a and authenticating the first visitor X or the second visitor Y from the image captured by the outdoor camera 36. However, the method by which the unlocking request is generated is not limited to this. For example, assume that the house 10 is equipped with a communication device, and that the first visitor X and the second visitor Y carry IC tags that store unique ID information. In this case, the first visitor X and the second visitor Y are authenticated by the controller 40 receiving the ID information from the IC tag via the communication device, and the controller 40 determines that an unlocking request has been issued. You may Alternatively, numeric keys are provided on the house 10 side (outdoor side), and when the first visitor X and the second visitor Y each enter a predetermined number string, the controller 40 determines that an unlocking request has been issued. You may

(3) In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the user (including the watching target person T and the person requiring care R) is in the entrance hall 13 and the LD 14b based on the images captured by the entrance camera 37 and the LD camera 38. However, it may be determined whether or not the user is in the entrance hall 13 and the LD 14b based on detection results obtained by other means. For example, each user carries the IC tag of (2) above, and a communication device is provided in the entrance hall 13 and the LD 14b, so that it is possible to detect (determine) whether or not each user is in the entrance hall 13 and the LD 14b. .

(4) In the above-described embodiment, two entrances are provided from the entrance hall 13 to the inside of the house 10, and the LD 14b and the switch room 16 can be accessed from the entrance hall 13. There may be one doorway (doorway 25 for entering and exiting the LD 14b).

(5) In the above embodiment, the area where the first visitor X can enter (that is, the entrance hall 13) is different from the area where the second visitor Y can enter (the entrance hall 13 and the LD 14b). The areas may be the same.

(6) In the above embodiment, when the second visitor Y visits in the watching mode, if there is a watching target person T other than the care recipient R in the entrance hall 13 or the LD 14b, the person other than the care recipient R Although the second visitor Y is not permitted to enter until the person being watched over T leaves, the conditions for permitting the second visitor Y to enter are not limited to this. For example, when a person requiring care R and a person T to be watched over other than the person requiring care R are in the LD 14b, when the person requiring care R and a person to be watched over T other than the person requiring care R are in the entrance hall 13, etc. When the care recipient R and the watching target person T other than the care recipient R are in the same area, the second visitor Y may be permitted to enter.

(7) In the above embodiment, the locking/unlocking system is applied to a detached house 10 as a building. It can be a residence.

In this case, the first indoor area consisting of the outer area and the inner area and the second indoor area in the housing complex may be defined as shown in FIG. 7, for example. In FIG. 7, in an apartment house 100, a shared entrance 101 and a shared space 102 are provided on the first floor portion 110, and a shared space 102 and a shared space 102 are provided on the second floor portion 120 and the third floor portion 130. Dwellings 121 and 131 are provided. From the shared space 102 on the first floor, the shared spaces 102 on the second and third floors can be accessed by stairs (not shown). For example, an automatic door is provided between the shared entrance 101 and the shared space 102 in the first floor portion 110, and an auto-lock system is applied to the automatic door to allow passage of authorized persons. .

The residences 121 and 131 of each household are provided with entrance halls 122 and 132, nursing care areas 123 and 133, and private areas 124 and 134 as indoor spaces. 132 to 134 are separated by walls. A door (not shown) is provided in each opening (not shown) of the walls that partition the spaces 122 to 124 and 132 to 134, and each door is provided with a locking device (not shown). .

The common space 102 on the second and third floors and the entrance halls 122 and 132 are partitioned by walls, and doors (not shown) are provided at the openings (not shown) of the walls. , each door is provided with a locking device (not shown).

In FIG. 7, entrance halls 122 and 132 correspond to outer areas, and nursing care areas 123 and 133 correspond to inner areas. Therefore, the area including the entrance halls 122 and 132 and the care areas 123 and 133 corresponds to the first indoor area, and the area including the private areas 124 and 134 corresponds to the second indoor area. Although the first to third locking devices are not shown, the locking device provided between the shared space 102 and the entrance halls 122, 132 corresponds to the first locking device. , and the locking device provided between each of the care areas 123, 133 corresponds to the third locking device, and the locking device provided between each of the care areas 123, 133 and each of the private areas 124, 134 is It corresponds to the second locking device.

In FIG. 7, a delivery box 103 is provided at a shared entrance 101 . Therefore, the parcel can be deposited in the home delivery box 103, but if the home delivery company is the first visitor X, the parcel can be delivered to the entrance halls 122 and 132 as well.

(8) In the above embodiment, the specific person is the care recipient R and the person permitted to visit is the caregiver. For example, if the specified person is a child, the person who is permitted to visit is a babysitter, child sitter, child support company, etc. who takes care of the child and picks it up. In this case, when the child, who is the specific person, is in the entrance hall 13 or the LD 14b, and the visitor, such as a child support company, visits and touches the touch sensor 39a, the person is authenticated, and the child is in the entrance hall 13. and LD 14b are permitted to enter.

10... House 13... Entrance hall 14... LDK 14a... Kitchen space 14b... Living dining space 21... Entrance 22... Entrance door 23... Doorway 24... Partition 25... Doorway 26... LD door , 27... entrance, 28... SR door, 31... front door locking device, 32... kitchen locking device, 33... LD locking device, 34... SR locking device, 36... outdoor camera, 37... front entrance camera, 38... LD camera, 40... Controller, 45... Display, 45a... Speaker.

Claims (10)

a first indoor area that allows people to enter and exit through the first doorway between the outdoors;
a second indoor area that allows people to enter and leave the first indoor area through a second doorway;
a first locking device that locks an opening/closing body provided at the first doorway;
a second locking device for locking an opening/closing body provided at the second doorway;
A building locking/unlocking control system for controlling locking/unlocking of the first locking device, which is applied to a building comprising
a first determination means for determining that a request for unlocking the first locking device has occurred due to a visit by a visitor;
a second determination means for determining the presence or absence of a predetermined resident in the building in the first indoor area;
a third determination means for determining a locked/unlocked state of the second locking device;
When the first determination means determines that the unlocking request has occurred, the second determination means determines that there is no predetermined resident in the first indoor area, and the third determination means determines the Unlock permission means for permitting unlocking of the first locking device on condition that the second locking device is determined to be in a locked state;
with
Further, when the first determination means determines that the unlocking request has occurred, the second determination means determines that a predetermined resident is present in the first indoor area. A locking/unlocking control system for a building, comprising a notification means for notifying a resident to urge them to leave the first indoor area . a first indoor area that allows people to enter and exit through the first doorway between the outdoors;
a second indoor area that allows people to enter and leave the first indoor area through a second doorway;
a first locking device that locks an opening/closing body provided at the first doorway;
a second locking device for locking an opening/closing body provided at the second doorway;
A building locking/unlocking control system for controlling locking/unlocking of the first locking device, which is applied to a building comprising
a first determination means for determining that a request for unlocking the first locking device has occurred due to a visit by a visitor;
a second determination means for determining the presence or absence of a predetermined resident in the building in the first indoor area;
a third determination means for determining a locked/unlocked state of the second locking device;
When the first determination means determines that the unlocking request has occurred, the second determination means determines that there is no predetermined resident in the first indoor area, and the third determination means determines the Unlock permission means for permitting unlocking of the first locking device on condition that the second locking device is determined to be in a locked state;
with
The second determination means, as the determination of the presence or absence of the predetermined resident, determines that a predetermined watching target person defined as a person requiring watching is in the first indoor area, Building lock/unlock control system. a first indoor area that allows people to enter and exit through the first doorway between the outdoors;
a second indoor area that allows people to enter and leave the first indoor area through a second doorway;
a first locking device that locks an opening/closing body provided at the first doorway;
a second locking device for locking an opening/closing body provided at the second doorway;
A building locking/unlocking control system for controlling locking/unlocking of the first locking device, which is applied to a building comprising
a first determination means for determining that a request for unlocking the first locking device has occurred due to a visit by a visitor;
a second determination means for determining the presence or absence of a predetermined resident in the building in the first indoor area;
a third determination means for determining a locked/unlocked state of the second locking device;
When the first determination means determines that the unlocking request has occurred, the second determination means determines that there is no predetermined resident in the first indoor area, and the third determination means determines the Unlock permission means for permitting unlocking of the first locking device on condition that the second locking device is determined to be in a locked state;
with
visitor determination means for determining that the visitor is a visitor permitted to meet with a specific person among predetermined residents of the building in the first indoor area;
The first determination means determines that the unlocking request has occurred at the time of the visitor's visit,
The second determination means determines that the specific person is present as the predetermined resident in the first indoor area,
The unlock permitting means determines that the specific person is present in the first indoor area by the second determining means when the first determining means determines that the unlocking request has occurred, and A locking/unlocking control system for a building, wherein unlocking of the first locking device is permitted on condition that the second locking device is determined to be in a locked state by a third determining means. visitor determination means for determining that the visitor is a visitor permitted to meet with a specific person among predetermined residents of the building in the first indoor area;
The first determination means determines that the unlocking request has occurred at the time of the visitor's visit,
The second determination means determines that the specific person is present as the predetermined resident in the first indoor area,
The unlock permitting means determines that the specific person is present in the first indoor area by the second determining means when the first determining means determines that the unlocking request has occurred, and 3. The building locking/unlocking control system according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein unlocking of said first locking device is permitted on condition that said second locking device is determined to be in a locked state by a third determining means. . The first indoor area has an outer area leading to the first doorway and an inner area leading to the second doorway, the outer area and the inner area being separated by a partition wall, and the doorway of the partition wall. A third locking device is provided in the opening and closing body provided in
The second determination means determines that there is no predetermined resident other than the specific person in the outer area of the first indoor area,
The unlocking permitting means determines, by the second determining means, that there is no predetermined resident other than the specified person in the outer area when the first determining means determines that the unlocking request has occurred. The building according to claim 3 or 4 , wherein unlocking of the first locking device is permitted on condition that the third determining means determines that the second locking device is in the locked state. Lock/unlock control system. The first indoor area has an outer area leading to the first doorway and an inner area leading to the second doorway, the outer area and the inner area being separated by a partition wall, and the doorway of the partition wall. A third locking device is provided in the opening and closing body provided in
The second determination means determines that there are no predetermined residents other than the specific person in the outer area and the inner area,
The unlocking permitting means, when the first determining means determines that the unlocking request has occurred, determines that a predetermined resident other than the specific person resides in the outer area and the inner area by the second determining means. Unlocking of the first locking device is permitted on condition that it is determined that there is no one and that the second locking device is in the locked state by the third determining means Lock and unlock control system for the described building. When it is determined that the unlocking request has been made due to a visit by a visitor other than the visitor, the unlocking permitting means determines that there is no predetermined resident in the outer area by the second determining means. The building locking/unlocking control system according to claim 5 or 6 , wherein unlocking of said first locking device is permitted on condition that said third locking device is in a locked state. 8. The building construction according to any one of claims 3 to 7 , wherein said visit permitted person determination means determines that said visit permitted person who is said outpatient is a caregiver who takes care of a resident. lock control system. When the first determination means determines that the unlocking request has occurred, the second determination means determines that there is no predetermined resident in the first indoor area, and the third determination means determines the Unlocking the building according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , further comprising unlocking control means for locking the second locking device based on determination that the second locking device is in an unlocked state. lock control system. a vendor determination means for determining that the visitor is a vendor permitted to enter the first indoor area;
The building locking/unlocking control system according to any one of claims 1 to 9 , wherein said first determination means determines that said unlocking request has occurred due to a visit by said trader.

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