JP7209249B2 - Intercom system, processing method and program - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present disclosure relates generally to intercom systems, processing methods and programs, and more particularly to intercom systems, processing methods and programs for calling residents.

Conventionally, various interphone systems have been proposed. For example, disclosed is an intercom system having a lobby intercom installed at the common entrance (lobby) of an apartment complex, a slave unit installed at the outer entrance of a dwelling unit of the apartment complex, and a master unit installed inside the dwelling unit. (See Patent Document 1).

The slave unit is connected to the master unit via the first transmission line, and the lobby intercom is connected to the master unit via the second transmission line, the communication device and the shared transmission line. As a result, the parent device can communicate with the child device and the lobby intercom.

JP 2017-139670 A

In the system described in Patent Document 1, a resident of a dwelling unit can respond to a call from a lobby intercom or a slave unit by operating the master unit only when staying in the dwelling unit. However, the resident cannot respond to a call from the lobby intercom or the handset in the absence, etc., and cannot know the person who visited the dwelling unit in the absence, etc.

An object of the present disclosure is to provide an intercom system, a processing method, and a program that can respond to a call from a lobby intercom or a cordless handset even when the user is absent.

An interphone system according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes an acquisition unit and a processing control unit. The acquisition unit acquires information indicating whether a person is present or absent in a predetermined area. The processing control unit determines whether the acquisition unit acquires absence information indicating that a person is absent in the predetermined area and that an intercom main unit provided in the predetermined area is called. In this case, a call is made to the public network information terminal through communication via the public network. When the acquisition unit acquires room occupancy information indicating that a person is in the predetermined area, and when the intercom base unit is called, A call is made to a non-public network information terminal by communicating without going through a public network. The processing control unit, when the acquisition unit acquires the room presence information and when there is a call to the intercom base unit, before making a call to the non-public network information terminal When a predetermined pre-calling condition is satisfied, a call is made to the public network information terminal via the public network.
An interphone system according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes an acquisition unit and a processing control unit. The acquisition unit acquires information indicating whether a person is present or absent in a predetermined area. The processing control unit determines whether the acquisition unit acquires absence information indicating that a person is absent in the predetermined area and that an intercom main unit provided in the predetermined area is called. In this case, the public network information terminal is called by communication via the public network. When the acquisition unit acquires the absence information and the intercom master unit acquires predetermined information different from the call, the processing control unit transmits information about the predetermined information to the public. It is transmitted to the network information terminal via the public network. The processing control unit determines whether or not to transmit information related to the predetermined information to the public network information terminal via the public network according to the type of the predetermined information acquired by the intercom base unit. do.
An interphone system according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes an acquisition unit and a processing control unit. The acquisition unit acquires information indicating whether a person is present or absent in a predetermined area. The processing control unit determines whether the acquisition unit acquires absence information indicating that a person is absent in the predetermined area and that an intercom main unit provided in the predetermined area is called. In this case, the public network information terminal is called by communication via the public network. When the acquisition unit acquires the absence information and the intercom master unit acquires predetermined information different from the call, the processing control unit transmits information about the predetermined information to the public. It is transmitted to the network information terminal via the public network. The processing control unit determines whether or not to transmit the information regarding the predetermined information to the public network information terminal via the public network according to the transmission source of the predetermined information acquired by the intercom base unit. to decide.

A processing method according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes an acquisition step and a processing control step. The acquiring step acquires information indicating whether a person is present or absent in a predetermined area. The processing control step is performed when, in the obtaining step, the absence information indicating that the person is absent in the predetermined area is obtained, and an intercom main unit provided in the predetermined area is called. In this case, a call is made to the public network information terminal through communication via the public network. In the processing control step, when the room presence information indicating that a person is in the predetermined area is obtained in the obtaining step, and when a call is made to the intercom main unit, A call is made to a non-public network information terminal by communicating without going through a public network. In the processing control step, when the room presence information is obtained in the obtaining step and when a call is made to the intercom base unit, before calling the non-public network information terminal. When a predetermined pre-calling condition is satisfied, a call is made to the public network information terminal via the public network.
A processing method according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes an acquisition step and a processing control step. The acquiring step acquires information indicating whether a person is present or absent in a predetermined area. The processing control step is performed when, in the obtaining step, the absence information indicating that the person is absent in the predetermined area is obtained, and an intercom main unit provided in the predetermined area is called. In this case, a call is made to the public network information terminal through communication via the public network. In the processing control step, when the absence information is obtained in the obtaining step and when the intercom master unit obtains predetermined information different from the call, information regarding the predetermined information is transmitted to the public. It transmits to the network information terminal via the public network. In the processing control step, it is determined whether or not information regarding the predetermined information is to be transmitted to the public network information terminal via the public network according to the type of the predetermined information acquired by the intercom base unit. do.
A processing method according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes an acquisition step and a processing control step. The acquiring step acquires information indicating whether a person is present or absent in a predetermined area. The processing control step is performed when, in the obtaining step, the absence information indicating that the person is absent in the predetermined area is obtained, and an intercom main unit provided in the predetermined area is called. In this case, a call is made to the public network information terminal through communication via the public network. In the processing control step, when the absence information is obtained in the obtaining step and when the intercom master unit obtains predetermined information different from the call, information regarding the predetermined information is transmitted to the public. It transmits to the network information terminal via the public network. In the processing control step, whether or not to transmit the information regarding the predetermined information to the public network information terminal via the public network according to the transmission source of the predetermined information acquired by the intercom master unit. to decide.

A program according to an aspect of the present disclosure is a program for causing a computer to execute the processing method.

According to the present disclosure, it is possible to respond to a call from a lobby intercom or a handset even when the user is absent.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an overview of the configuration of an interphone system according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an overview of the configuration of the information terminal according to one embodiment. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an outline of the operation of the intercom system of the same. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an overview of the operation of the intercom system according to Modification 1. As shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an overview of the configuration of an interphone system according to Modification 2. As shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing an overview of the operation of the intercom system according to Modification 2. As shown in FIG.

The embodiments and modifications described below are merely examples of the present disclosure, and the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments and modifications. Other than this embodiment and modifications, various modifications can be made according to the design and the like within the scope of the technical idea of the present disclosure.

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An intercom system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG.

(1) Outline As shown in FIG. 1 , the communication system 2 of the present embodiment includes an intercom main unit 10 as the intercom system 1, a lobby intercom 20, an intercom slave unit 21, and a control device 30. FIG. In this embodiment, the communication system 2 will be described as an example in which it is used in an apartment complex.

The intercom master unit 10 is, for example, a device installed in each dwelling unit E1 (predetermined area) of the collective housing as the facility 5 . The lobby intercom 20 is installed in a shared space such as the lobby of the facility 5, for example. The intercom master unit 10 and the lobby intercom 20 are configured to be able to communicate with each other via the control device 30 . The intercom slave unit 21 is installed at the outer entrance of the dwelling unit E1, and is configured to be able to communicate with the intercom master unit 10. - 特許庁As a result, in the call system 2 according to the present embodiment, a call can be made between the intercom master unit 10 and the lobby intercom 20 and the intercom slave unit 21 .

Lobby intercom 20, upon receiving a call operation from a visitor, transmits a control signal (call signal) for calling a resident in dwelling unit E1 to intercom base unit 10 via control device 30. FIG. The lobby intercom 20 transmits and receives voice data relating to voice to and from the intercom master unit 10 when communication with the intercom master unit 10 becomes possible.

Intercom slave unit 21 receives a call operation from a visitor, and transmits a control signal (call signal) for calling a resident in facility 5 to intercom master unit 10 . When communication with the intercom master device 10 becomes possible, the intercom slave device 21 transmits and receives voice data relating to voice to and from the intercom master device 10 .

When the intercom master unit 10 receives a control signal (call signal) from the lobby intercom 20 or the intercom slave unit 21, it outputs a ringing tone. At this time, if the resident is in the room in the dwelling unit E1, or is considered to be in the room, the intercom master unit 10 outputs a ringing tone and the router 40 provided in the dwelling unit E1. Call information related to the call is transmitted to an information terminal registered in advance via. Here, the intercom base unit 10 transmits call information related to the call to the information terminal 50 in the dwelling unit E1. When the information terminal 50 receives the call information, it outputs a ringing tone. When the resident is absent in the dwelling unit E1, or when it is assumed that the resident is absent, the intercom master unit 10 outputs a ringing tone and transmits the pre-registered address via the router 40 and the public network 3 such as the Internet. Identifier and call information for the information terminal that is being called are transmitted to the server 60 . Here, intercom base unit 10 transmits an identifier for information terminal 51 and call information to server 60 . The server 60 transmits call information to the information terminal 51 corresponding to the received identifier. When the information terminal 51 receives the call information, it outputs a ringing tone. In short, when the resident is absent in the dwelling unit E1, or is deemed to be absent, the intercom master unit 10 uses the public network 3 and the server 60 to perform communication by VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). I do.

Here, the information terminals 50 and 51 are portable terminals capable of communication, such as mobile phones, smart phones, and tablets. Here, the information terminal 50 is a smart phone as an example. Further, the router 40 has a function of performing short-range wireless communication based on Wi-Fi (registered trademark), for example, with the information terminal 50 in the dwelling unit E1. Furthermore, router 40 has a function as a home gateway and is connected to public network 3 . In the following, short-range wireless communication of the router 40 is also referred to as in-house communication.

Intercom master unit 10 receives a lobby door unlocking operation from a resident in dwelling unit E1 while outputting a ringing tone based on a control signal from lobby intercom 20. Send a signal to unlock the door. Alternatively, when the intercom master unit 10 receives an operation to unlock the lobby door from the resident in the dwelling unit E1 while in a call state with the lobby intercom 20, a signal instructing the control device 30 to unlock the door. to send.

Upon receiving a control signal (call signal) from the lobby intercom 20, the control device 30 transmits the control signal to the intercom master unit 10 to be called. The control device 30 transmits and receives voice data when a call can be made between the intercom master unit 10 and the lobby intercom 20 . Specifically, control device 30 transmits voice data from intercom master device 10 to lobby intercom 20, and transmits voice data from lobby intercom 20 to intercom master device 10, respectively. Furthermore, the control device 30 locks and unlocks a door that opens and closes an entrance provided in a lobby, for example, according to the operation of the intercom base unit 10 .

The intercom base unit 10 can communicate with one or more information terminals 50, which are pre-registered information terminals in the dwelling unit E1, via a router 40 installed in the dwelling unit E1 (inside the house). Furthermore, the intercom base unit 10 can communicate with an information terminal 51 which is a pre-registered information terminal and is located outside the dwelling unit E1 (outside the house) via the router 40 .

In other words, when the resident is absent in the dwelling unit E1 or is considered to be absent, the intercom master unit 10 issues a ringing tone from itself and the information terminal 51 issues a ringing tone. The information terminal 51 is controlled via the public network 3 and the server 60 as described above. When the intercom master unit 10 determines that a resident is in the room in the dwelling unit E1 or is in the room, the intercom master unit 10 notifies the dwelling unit without going through the public network 3 while issuing a ringing tone from its own unit. The information terminal 50 is controlled so that the information terminal 50 in E1 issues a ringing tone.

(2) Configuration (2-1) Interphone master unit First, the configuration of the intercom master unit 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the interphone base unit 10 includes a first communication unit 11, a second communication unit 12, a storage unit 13, a display unit 14, an operation unit 15, a speaker 16, a microphone 17, and a control unit 18 .

The interphone master unit 10 has a microcomputer having a processor and memory, for example. The microcomputer functions as the control unit 18 by executing the program stored in the memory by the processor. The program executed by the processor is pre-recorded in the memory of the microcomputer here, but may be recorded in a recording medium such as a memory card and provided, or may be provided through an electric communication line such as the Internet. .

The first communication unit 11 is connected to the router 40 by wire and has a communication interface for communicating with the router 40 . The first communication unit 11 is configured to be able to communicate with one or more information terminals 50 in the dwelling unit E1 via the router 40 . Furthermore, the first communication unit 11 is configured to be able to communicate with the server 60 via the router 40 and the public network 3 . That is, the first communication unit 11 can communicate with one or more information terminals via the router 40 and communicate with the one or more information terminals 51 via the server 60 . This enables the first communication unit 11 to transmit and receive information such as voice data to and from the information terminal 50 or 51 via the router 40 .

The second communication unit 12 has a communication interface for communicating with the lobby intercom 20 . The second communication unit 12 is electrically connected to the lobby intercom 20 via a two-wire transmission line such as a twisted pair wire. The second communication unit 12 is configured to be bidirectionally communicable with the lobby intercom 20 so that voice signals and control signals can be transmitted bidirectionally with the lobby intercom 20 . The second communication unit 12 also has a communication interface for two-way communication with the intercom slave unit 21 . In this embodiment, the communication interface for communicating with the lobby intercom 20 and the communication interface for communicating with the intercom slave unit 21 are included in the same component (second communication unit 12), but this Not limited to configuration. The communication interface for communicating with the lobby intercom 20 and the communication interface for communicating with the intercom cordless handset 21 may be composed of different components.

The storage unit 13 is configured by a device selected from ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), or the like. The storage unit 13 stores a first registration table containing information (for example, telephone numbers) related to one or more information terminals 51 communicating via the public network 3 and the server 60 . Furthermore, the storage unit 13 includes information (for example, identifiers such as Mac addresses) related to one or more information terminals 50 that communicate without using the public network 3, that is, using short-range wireless communication of the router 40. A second registration table is stored. The information of the information terminals contained in the first registration table and the second registration table need not be information of different information terminals. Information relating to the same information terminal may be included in the first registration table and the second registration table. For example, the telephone number of information terminal 51 may be included in the first registration table, and the identifier of information terminal 51 may be included in the second registration table. In this embodiment, the information terminal 51 corresponds to the public network information terminal of the present disclosure, and the information terminal 50 corresponds to the non-public network information terminal of the present disclosure. Note that when the same information terminal is registered in both the first registration table and the second registration table, the information terminal is used as both the public network information terminal and the non-public network information terminal of the present disclosure. Equivalent to.

The storage unit 13 stores an absence/absence mode indicating whether the resident of the dwelling unit E1 is present or absent. The presence/absence mode can be changed by the resident operating the intercom base unit 10 .

When the lobby intercom 20 is equipped with a camera, the display unit 14 displays an image captured by the camera based on an image signal transmitted from the lobby intercom 20 . When the intercom slave device 21 is equipped with a camera, the display unit 14 displays an image captured by the camera based on the image signal transmitted from the intercom slave device 21 . Furthermore, when changing the presence/absence mode, the display unit 14 displays information related to the change operation.

The operation unit 15 receives an operation by a resident in the dwelling unit E1. While the second communication unit 12 is receiving a control signal (call signal) for calling the resident from the caller, when a predetermined operation (for example, pressing operation) is performed on the operation unit 15, the intercom master A call becomes possible between the machine 10 and the caller. Here, the caller is either the lobby intercom 20 or the intercom cordless handset 21 . When the operation unit 15 is operated to unlock the door provided in the lobby while the second communication unit 12 is receiving a call signal from the lobby intercom 20 or in a state where communication with the lobby intercom 20 is possible, An unlock signal is sent to the controller 30 .

The operation unit 15 accepts the mode after the change when the screen for changing the presence/absence mode is displayed. The operation unit 15 updates (changes) the presence/absence mode stored in the storage unit 13 according to the received information corresponding to the post-change mode. If the intercom base unit 10 has a touch panel display, the touch panel display serves as both the display section 14 and the operation section 15 .

The speaker 16 outputs a ringing tone when the second communication unit 12 receives a control signal (calling signal) from the lobby intercom 20 or the intercom cordless handset 21 . The speaker 16 outputs voice based on voice data transmitted from the lobby intercom 20 or the intercom slave 21 when the intercom master 10 is in a state of being able to communicate with the lobby intercom 20 or the intercom slave 21 .

The microphone 17 acquires the voice of the resident (operator of the intercom master unit 10) in the dwelling unit E1.

The control unit 18 includes an acquisition unit 101 and a processing control unit 102, as shown in FIG.

The acquisition unit 101 acquires from the storage unit 13 the presence/absence mode, which is information indicating whether the resident is present or absent in the dwelling unit E1. For example, the acquisition unit 101 acquires the presence/absence mode from the storage unit 13 when the second communication unit 12 receives a control signal (call signal) from the lobby intercom 20 or the intercom slave unit 21 .

The processing control unit 102 outputs a ringing tone from the speaker 16 when a call is made to its own device (the intercom master device 10 provided in the dwelling unit E1).

Processing control unit 102, when there is a call to its own device and when the presence/absence mode acquired by acquisition unit 101 indicates absence, one or more information terminals included in the first registration table 51 are called through the public network 3 and the server 60 . Specifically, the processing control unit 102 transmits all the identifiers (telephone numbers) of one or more information terminals 51 included in the first registration table and call information indicating an instruction to make a call via the public network 3. to the server 60. At this time, the server 60 transmits call information to one or more information terminals 51 respectively corresponding to one or more received identifiers. When the information terminal 51 receives the call information from the server 60 via the public network 3, the information terminal 51 outputs a ringing tone. Here, the presence/absence mode representing absence corresponds to the absence information of the present disclosure. Thereby, the calling method for the call from the lobby intercom 20 or the intercom slave unit 21 can be easily switched in conjunction with the presence/absence mode setting for the intercom master unit 10 .

Note that the presence/absence mode may be accompanied by an operation change other than the switching of the calling method described above. For example, the presence/absence mode may include a recording mode (message recording mode) for recording calls. In this case, the presence/absence mode indicates absence when the message recording mode is set, and the presence/absence mode indicates presence in the room when the message recording mode is not set.

When there is a call to the device itself and the presence/absence mode acquired by the acquisition unit 101 indicates that the user is in the room, the processing control unit 102 selects one or more pieces of information contained in the second registration table. Call information is transmitted to all terminals 50 without going through the public network 3 . Specifically, the processing control unit 102 transmits call information representing an instruction to make a call to all of the one or more information terminals 51 included in the second registration table without going through the public network 3 . In other words, the processing control unit 102 uses the short-range wireless communication of the router 40 when there is a call to the device itself and the presence/absence mode acquired by the acquisition unit 101 indicates that the user is in the room. to transmit the call information to each information terminal 50 . When the information terminal 50 receives the call information via the router 40 by short-range wireless communication, the information terminal 50 outputs a ringing tone. Here, the presence/absence mode representing presence in a room corresponds to presence-in-room information of the present disclosure. Further, "communicating without going through the public network 3" means communicating through the local communication network built in the dwelling unit E1 by the router 40. FIG. In short, the intercom master unit 10 communicates with the information terminal 50 existing within a predetermined area (here, the dwelling unit E1) by communicating via the local communication network constructed within the dwelling unit E1 by the router 40. make a call.

When the call information is transmitted to each information terminal 50 using the short-range wireless communication of the router 40, the processing control unit 102 causes each information terminal 50 to make a call when neither the information terminal nor the own device starts a call. Discontinue. Then, the processing control unit 102 calls all of the one or more information terminals 51 included in the first registration table via the public network 3 . Since the method of calling all of the one or more information terminals 51 included in the first registration table via the public network 3 has already been described, the description thereof will be omitted here. In short, the processing control unit 102, after calling each information terminal 50 using the short-range wireless communication of the router 40, when a predetermined condition (post-call condition) is established, A call is made via the public network 3 to all of the one or more information terminals 51 included. For example, the processing control unit 102 includes in the first registration table when a predetermined time has elapsed since the call was issued to each information terminal 50 using the short-range wireless communication of the router 40. A call is made to all of the one or more information terminals 51 via the public network 3 and the server 60 .

Note that the processing control unit 102 is not limited to a configuration that switches from calling the information terminal 50 not via the public network 3 to calling the information terminal 51 via the public network 3 when the post-call condition is met. The processing control unit 102 may transfer the call to the information terminal 51 through the public network 3 after the call is started in at least one of the intercom master unit 10 and the information terminal 50 not through the public network 3 .

When calling all of the information terminal 51 and one or more information terminals 51 included in the first registration table, the processing control unit 102 calls one of the information terminals 51 and the own device. When the call start operation is performed, the call in each information terminal 51 and its own device is terminated. At this time, the processing control unit 102 controls the call between the device for which the call start operation has been performed and the lobby intercom 20 or the intercom cordless handset 21 for which the call operation has been performed.

For example, when the operation unit 15 of the device receives an operation for starting a call, the processing control unit 102 starts a call between the device itself and the lobby intercom 20 or the intercom cordless handset 21 that is the caller. In other words, the processing control unit 102 transmits the voice data related to the voice received by the microphone 17 to the lobby intercom 20 or intercom cordless handset 21 that is the calling source. Further, the processing control unit 102 receives voice data transmitted from the lobby intercom 20 or the intercom cordless handset 21 , which is the calling source, and outputs the data to the speaker 16 . The speaker 16 outputs audio based on audio data. In this case, the first communication unit 11 ends communication with each information terminal 51 .

Further, when one information terminal 51 accepts a call start operation, it transmits a call start instruction (start instruction) to the intercom base unit 10 via the server 60 and the public network 3 . When receiving the start instruction, the processing control unit 102 starts a call between the information terminal 51 (the information terminal 51 to be called) that has transmitted the start instruction and the lobby intercom 20 or intercom cordless handset 21 that is the caller. do. That is, when the processing control unit 102 receives voice data transmitted from the information terminal 51 to be called via the server 60 and the public network 3, the received voice data is sent to the lobby intercom 20 or the intercom that is the calling source. Send to the child device 21 . Furthermore, the processing control unit 102 receives voice data transmitted from the lobby intercom 20 or the intercom cordless handset 21, which is the caller, and transmits the received voice data to the information terminal 51 to be called by the server 60 and the public network 3. Send via. At this time, the information terminal 51 to be called outputs voice based on voice data received via the server 60 and the public network 3 . At this time, the intercom master unit 10 does not communicate with the other information terminal 51 .

Further, when calling all of the information terminal 50 and one or more information terminals 50 included in the second registration table, the processing control unit 102 determines whether one of the information terminals 50 and the information terminal 50 is called. When an operation relating to call start is performed on the terminal 50, the call in each information terminal 50 and its own terminal is terminated. At this time, the processing control unit 102 controls the call between the device for which the call start operation has been performed and the lobby intercom 20 or the intercom cordless handset 21 for which the call operation has been performed.

For example, when the operation unit 15 of the device receives an operation for starting a call, the processing control unit 102 starts a call between the device itself and the lobby intercom 20 or the intercom cordless handset 21 that is the caller. In other words, the processing control unit 102 transmits the voice data related to the voice received by the microphone 17 to the lobby intercom 20 or intercom cordless handset 21 that is the calling source. Further, the processing control unit 102 receives voice data transmitted from the lobby intercom 20 or the intercom cordless handset 21 , which is the calling source, and outputs the data to the speaker 16 . The speaker 16 outputs audio based on audio data. In this case, the first communication unit 11 ends communication with each information terminal 51 .

Also, when one information terminal 50 receives an operation to start a call, it transmits a start instruction to the intercom base unit 10 . When receiving the start instruction, the processing control unit 102 starts a call between the information terminal 50 (the information terminal 50 to be called) that has transmitted the start instruction and the lobby intercom 20 or intercom cordless handset 21 that is the caller. do. That is, when the processing control unit 102 receives voice data transmitted from the information terminal 50 to be called, the processing control unit 102 transmits the received voice data to the lobby intercom 20 or intercom cordless handset 21 that is the caller. Furthermore, the processing control unit 102 receives voice data transmitted from the lobby intercom 20 or the intercom cordless handset 21 that is the caller, and transmits the received voice data to the information terminal 50 to be called without going through the public network 3. Send. At this time, the information terminal 50 to be called outputs voice based on voice data received without going through the public network 3 . At this time, communication with other information terminals 50 is not performed.

When the lobby intercom 20 has a camera, the control unit 18 receives an image signal from the lobby intercom 20 via the second communication unit 12 and performs image processing. In this case, the display section 14 displays the image processed by the control section 18 . Further, when the intercom slave device 21 is equipped with a camera, the control unit 18 receives an image signal from the intercom slave device 21 via the second communication unit 12 and performs image processing.

(2-2) Information Terminal Here, the configuration of the information terminals 50 and 51 will be described.

The information terminals 50 and 51 include a first communication section 501, a second communication section 502, a display section 503, an operation section 504, a speaker 505, a microphone 506, and a control section 507, as shown in FIG.

The information terminals 50, 51 have, for example, microcomputers having processors and memories. The microcomputer functions as the control unit 507 by the processor executing the program stored in the memory. The program executed by the processor is pre-recorded in the memory of the microcomputer here, but may be recorded in a recording medium such as a memory card and provided, or may be provided through an electric communication line such as the Internet. .

The information terminals 50 and 51 are installed with dedicated application software (first communication application software) for communicating with the intercom base unit 10 via the router 40 using short-range wireless communication. Furthermore, the information terminals 50 and 51 are installed with dedicated application software (second communication application software) for communicating with the intercom master unit 10 via the router 40 , the server 60 and the public network 3 . By activating the first communication application software, the information terminal 50 enables communication with the intercom base unit 10 without going through the public network 3 . The information terminal 51 enables communication with the intercom base unit 10 via the server 60 and the public network 3 by activating the second communication application software. The information terminal 50 may install at least the first communication application software, and the information terminal 51 may install at least the second communication application software.

In this embodiment, the first communication application software and the second communication application software are configured as separate application software. However, it is not limited to this configuration. One application software may include the function as the first communication application software and the function as the second communication application software.

The first communication unit 501 is an interface for communicating with the intercom base unit 10 without using a public network. Specifically, the first communication unit 501 performs short-range wireless communication with the router 40 based on, for example, Wi-Fi (registered trademark). The first communication unit 501 can transmit and receive information such as voice data to and from the router 40 by short-range wireless communication.

The second communication unit 502 is an interface for communicating with the intercom master unit 10 via the public network 3 and the server 60 .

Display unit 503 displays a screen indicating that there is a call when the own device is calling through communication with intercom master device 10 .

An operation unit 504 receives an operation by a person who owns the device. The operation unit 504 accepts a predetermined operation (call start operation) for starting a call while the own unit is making a call by communicating with the intercom base unit 10 . At this time, the own device becomes capable of communicating with the lobby intercom 20 or the intercom slave device 21 that is the caller via the intercom master device 10 .

When a call is possible between the lobby intercom 20 or the intercom cordless handset 21 that is the caller via the intercom master unit 10, the operation unit 504 operates a predetermined operation (call end operation) related to the end of the call. Unit 504 accepts. At this time, when the operation unit 504 accepts a call termination operation, the own device terminates communication with the intercom master device 10 .

If the information terminals 50 and 51 are provided with a touch panel display, the touch panel display serves as both the display unit 14 and the operation unit 15. FIG.

Speaker 505 outputs a ringing tone when either first communication section 501 or second communication section 502 receives call information. The speaker 505 outputs voice based on voice data transmitted from the lobby intercom 20 or the intercom slave unit 21 when it is possible to communicate with the lobby intercom 20 or the intercom slave unit 21 via the intercom master unit 10. - 特許庁.

A microphone 506 acquires the voice of the owner of the device.

The information terminals 50 and 51 are installed with the above-described first communication application software and second communication application software. By activating at least one of the communication application software, a function as control unit 507 for controlling communication with intercom base unit 10 is realized.

First, functions of the control unit 507 when the first communication application is activated will be described.

Control unit 507 receives call information from intercom base unit 10 via first communication unit 501 . Upon receiving the call information, control unit 507 outputs a ring tone from speaker 505 . At this time, when the operation unit 504 accepts the call start operation, the control unit 507 stops outputting the ringing tone, and calls the lobby intercom 20 or the intercom slave unit 21 that is the caller via the intercom main unit 10. Start. Specifically, control unit 507 transmits audio data related to the audio acquired by microphone 506 to intercom master device 10 via first communication unit 501 . The intercom master unit 10 transmits the received voice data to the lobby intercom 20 or the intercom slave unit 21 which is the calling source. Furthermore, when the control unit 507 receives the voice data transmitted from the lobby intercom 20 or the intercom cordless handset 21 that is the calling source via the intercom main unit 10 and the first communication unit 501, the control unit 507 transmits the received voice data to the speaker 505. output to At this time, the speaker 505 outputs audio based on the audio data received from the control unit 507 .

Control unit 507 controls first communication unit 501 to end communication between first communication unit 501 and intercom base unit 10 when operation unit 504 accepts a call start operation.

Next, functions of the control unit 507 when the second communication application is activated will be described.

Control unit 507 receives call information from intercom base unit 10 via server 60 and second communication unit 502 . Upon receiving the call information, control unit 507 outputs a ring tone from speaker 505 . At this time, when the operation unit 504 accepts the call start operation, the control unit 507 stops outputting the ringing tone, and calls the lobby intercom 20 or the intercom slave unit 21 that is the caller via the intercom main unit 10. Start. Specifically, control unit 507 transmits audio data related to the audio acquired by microphone 506 to intercom master device 10 via server 60 and second communication unit 502 . The intercom master unit 10 transmits the received voice data to the lobby intercom 20 or the intercom slave unit 21 which is the calling source. Furthermore, when the control unit 507 receives the voice data transmitted from the lobby intercom 20 or the intercom cordless handset 21 that is the caller via the intercom main unit 10, the server 60 and the second communication unit 502, the received voice data is output to the speaker 505 . At this time, the speaker 505 outputs audio based on the audio data received from the control unit 507 .

The control unit 507 controls the second communication unit 502 to end the communication between the second communication unit 502 and the server 60 when the operation unit 504 accepts the call start operation. As a result, second communication unit 502 terminates communication with intercom base unit 10 via server 60 and public network 3 .

(2-3) Server The server 60 is configured to be able to communicate with the intercom master unit 10 and the information terminal 51 via the public network 3 .

When the server 60 receives the identifier (telephone number) and call information of each information terminal 51 registered in the first registration table from the intercom master unit 10, the server 60 transmits the call information to the information terminal corresponding to the identifier.

When server 60 receives an instruction to start a call from one information terminal 51 (information terminal 51 to be called) via public network 3, server 60 transmits the received instruction to intercom base unit 10 via public network 3. Send.

When the server 60 receives voice data from the information terminal 51 to be called via the public network 3 , the server 60 transmits the received voice data to the intercom base unit 10 via the public network 3 .

When the server 60 receives the voice data acquired by the lobby intercom 20 or the intercom slave unit 21 of the caller from the intercom main unit 10 via the public network 3, the server 60 transmits the received voice data to the information terminal 51 to be called. Send via

(3) Operation Here, the operation of the intercom master unit 10 when there is a call from the lobby intercom 20 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG.

The second communication unit 12 determines whether or not a control signal (call signal) has been received from the lobby intercom 20 (step S1).

When it is determined that the second communication unit 12 has not received the control signal (call signal) from the lobby intercom 20 ("No" in step S1), the process waits for reception of the control signal (call signal).

When determining that the second communication unit 12 has received the control signal (call signal) from the lobby intercom 20 ("Yes" in step S1), the acquisition unit 101 acquires the presence/absence mode from the storage unit 13 (step S2 ).

The processing control unit 102 determines whether the presence/absence mode indicates presence or absence (step S3).

When judging that the call indicates absence (“absence” in step S3), the processing control unit 102 makes a call via the public network 3 (call using the public network 3) (step S4). Specifically, the processing control unit 102 transmits the call information to all of the one or more information terminals 51 included in the first registration table via the router 40, the public network 3 and the server 60. FIG. Furthermore, the processing control unit 102 outputs a ringing tone from the speaker 16 . As a result, the intercom master unit 10 and each information terminal 51 that has received the call information outputs a ring tone.

The processing control unit 102 determines whether or not a response to the call has been made to any one of the information terminals 51 and its own device (step S5). Specifically, the processing control unit 102 determines whether or not an operation related to starting a call is performed on any one of the information terminals 51 and the own device.

When determining that an operation related to the start of a call has been performed ("Yes" in step S5), the processing control unit 102 performs a process related to the call (step S6). For example, when the operation unit 15 of the device receives an operation for starting a call, the processing control unit 102 performs processing related to the call between the device itself and the lobby intercom 20 that is the caller. Further, when one information terminal 51 (the information terminal 51 to be called) receives an operation to start a call, the processing control unit 102 controls the communication between the information terminal 51 to be called and the lobby intercom 20 of the caller. Perform processing related to calls in

When the call ends, processing ends. For example, when the device (the intercom base unit 10 or the information terminal 51) that is the object of communication with the lobby intercom 20 receives an operation to end the call, the processing ends.

If it is determined that the processing related to the call start has not been performed in any of the information terminals 51 and the own device ("No" in step S5), the processing control unit 102 forces the lobby intercom 20 of the caller to It is determined whether or not an end operation has been performed (step S7). Here, forced termination means that an operation related to termination of the call is performed, for example, on the lobby intercom 20 that is the caller. At this time, when the control signal (calling signal) is no longer received, the processing control unit 102 determines that a forced termination operation has been performed.

When the processing control unit 102 determines that the forced termination operation has been performed on the calling lobby intercom 20 ("Yes" in step S7), the processing ends. If it is determined that the caller's lobby intercom 20 has not been forced to terminate ("No" in step S7), the process returns to step S4.

When judging that the person is in the room (“in the room” in step S3), the processing control unit 102 makes a call using the short-range wireless communication of the router 40 without going through the public network 3 (using the home communication). call) (step S8). Specifically, processing control unit 102 transmits the call information to all of one or more information terminals 50 included in the second registration table via router 40 . Furthermore, the processing control unit 102 outputs a ringing tone from the speaker 16 . As a result, the intercom master unit 10 and each information terminal 50 that has received the call information outputs a ring tone.

The processing control unit 102 determines whether or not a response to the call has been made to any one of the information terminals 50 and its own device (step S9). Specifically, the processing control unit 102 determines whether or not an operation related to starting a call is performed on any one of the information terminals 50 and the own device.

When determining that an operation related to the start of a call has been performed ("Yes" in step S9), the processing control unit 102 performs a process related to the call (step S6). For example, when the operation unit 15 of the device receives an operation for starting a call, the processing control unit 102 performs processing related to the call between the device itself and the lobby intercom 20 or intercom cordless handset 21 that is the caller. . Further, when one information terminal 50 (the information terminal 50 to be called) receives an operation to start a call, the processing control unit 102 controls the communication between the information terminal 50 to be called and the lobby intercom 20 of the caller. Perform processing related to calls in

When the call ends, processing ends. For example, when the device (intercom base unit 10 or information terminal 50) that is the object of communication with the lobby intercom 20 receives an operation to end the call, the process ends.

When it is determined that the processing related to the call start is not performed in any of the information terminals 51 and the device itself ("No" in step S9), the lobby intercom 20 of the caller is operated to force termination. (step S10).

When the processing control unit 102 determines that the forced termination operation has been performed on the calling lobby intercom 20 ("Yes" in step S7), the processing ends.

When it is determined that the forced termination operation has not been performed in the lobby intercom 20 of the calling source ("No" in step S10), the processing control unit 102 determines whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the call was made. It judges (step S11).

If the process control unit 102 determines that a predetermined time has passed since the call was made ("Yes" in step S11), the process proceeds to step S4.

If the process control unit 102 determines that the predetermined time has not passed since the call was made ("No" in step S11), the process returns to step S8.

As for the operation of the intercom main unit 10 when there is a call from the lobby intercom 20, the calling source is simply changed to the intercom slave unit 21 in the above operation. Therefore, a description of the operation of the intercom base unit 10 when there is a call from the lobby intercom 20 will be omitted.

(4) Modifications Modifications are listed below. It should be noted that the modified examples described below can be applied in appropriate combination with the above-described embodiment.

(4-1) Modification 1
In the above-described embodiment, the intercom base unit 10 is configured to unconditionally perform communication without using the public network 3 when the presence/absence mode indicates that the user is in the room. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration.

When the presence/absence mode indicates that the user is in the room, the processing control unit 102 of the intercom base unit 10 determines whether a predetermined condition (pre-call condition) is established prior to communication not via the public network 3. You can decide whether or not Here, the pre-call condition is a day of the week, a time slot, or a combination thereof when the person is not in the dwelling unit E1. The pre-call condition is pre-stored in the storage unit 13, and can be changed by the resident of the dwelling unit E1.

The operation of the intercom master unit 10 of this modification when there is a call from the lobby intercom 20 will be described below with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

The second communication unit 12 determines whether or not it has received a control signal (call signal) from the lobby intercom 20 (step S50).

When it is determined that the second communication unit 12 has not received the control signal (call signal) from the lobby intercom 20 ("No" in step S50), the process waits for reception of the control signal (call signal).

When determining that the second communication unit 12 has received the control signal (call signal) from the lobby intercom 20 (“Yes” in step S50), the acquisition unit 101 acquires the presence/absence mode from the storage unit 13 (step S51 ).

The processing control unit 102 determines whether the presence/absence mode indicates presence or absence (step S52).

When judging that it represents absence ("absence" in step S52), the processing control unit 102, via the public network 3 (using the public network 3), all the information terminals 51 included in the first registration table is called (step S53). Furthermore, the processing control unit 102 outputs a ringing tone from the speaker 16 .

Steps S54 to S56 shown in FIG. 4 are the same as steps S5 to S7 shown in FIG. 3, so descriptions thereof are omitted here.

When determining that the user is in the room (“Present in room” in step S52), the processing control unit 102 determines whether or not the pre-call condition is satisfied (step S57). For example, the processing control unit 102 determines whether or not the current date and time belongs to a day of the week and a time slot in which no one is present in the dwelling unit E1. If the current date and time belongs to a day of the week and a time zone in which the user is not in the dwelling unit E1, the processing control unit 102 determines that the pre-call condition is satisfied. If the current date and time do not belong to the day of the week and the time slot in which the person is not present in the dwelling unit E1, the processing control unit 102 determines that the pre-call condition is not satisfied.

When the process control unit 102 determines that the pre-call condition is satisfied ("Yes" in step S57), the process proceeds to step S53.

If it is determined that the pre-call condition is not satisfied ("No" in step S57), the processing control unit 102 performs a call (home communication ) is performed (step S58). Furthermore, the processing control unit 102 outputs a ringing tone from the speaker 16 . As a result, the intercom master unit 10 and each information terminal 50 that has received the call information outputs a ring tone.

Thereafter, steps S59 to S61 shown in FIG. 4 are the same as steps S9 to S11 shown in FIG. 3, so description thereof will be omitted here.

As for the operation of the intercom main unit 10 when there is a call from the lobby intercom 20, the calling source is simply changed to the intercom slave unit 21 in the above operation. Therefore, a description of the operation of the intercom base unit 10 when there is a call from the lobby intercom 20 will be omitted.

(4-2) Modification 2
The intercom master unit 10 described in the above embodiment may be configured to cooperate with a security system provided in the dwelling unit E1. In this modified example, differences from the above embodiment will be mainly described. Hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as in the embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

In this modified example, a security system 70 is provided for each dwelling unit E1. The security system 70 monitors the opening and closing of doors and windows of the dwelling unit E1 and the presence or absence of people in the dwelling unit E1, for example, when the resident of the dwelling unit E1 is absent. When the door is opened while the resident is absent, the security system 70 provides monitoring information including at least one of alarm information related to an alarm and abnormality information indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the dwelling unit E1. is transmitted to the intercom base unit 10. In addition, the security system 70 detects the presence of a person while the resident is absent, and even if it does not receive information that the resident is in the room within a predetermined time after the detection, the monitoring information is also sent. It is transmitted to the intercom base unit 10. At this time, the processing control unit 102 of the intercom base unit 10 first calls the information terminal 50 not through the own unit and the public network 3 as in the embodiment, and if the post-call condition is satisfied, the processing control unit 102 calls the public network. A call is made to the information terminal 51 via 3.

The calling method when the security system 70 detects the occurrence of an abnormality may be different from the calling method when the occurrence of an abnormality is not detected. For example, when the security system 70 detects the occurrence of an abnormality, the security system 70 sends a monitoring signal to each of the intercom main unit 10, the information terminal 50 not via the public network 3, and the information terminal 51 via the public network 3. You may send information.

The second communication unit 12 of this modification receives monitoring information from the security system 70 .

The control unit 18a of this modified example includes an acquisition unit 111 and a processing control unit 112, as shown in FIG.

The interphone base unit 10 of this modified example has a microcomputer having a processor and memory, for example. The microcomputer functions as the control unit 18a by the processor executing the program stored in the memory. The program executed by the processor is pre-recorded in the memory of the microcomputer here, but may be recorded in a recording medium such as a memory card and provided, or may be provided through an electric communication line such as the Internet. .

The processing control unit 112 has the same functions as the processing control unit 102 of the above embodiment. Further, when the second communication unit 12 receives the monitoring information from the crime prevention system 70, the processing control unit 112 displays the content based on the monitoring information on the display unit 14, and sends the monitoring information to the transmission destination according to the presence/absence mode. to send. Specifically, when the presence/absence mode indicates absence, the processing control unit 112 sends monitoring information to all of the one or more information terminals 51 included in the first registration table via the public network 3. Send. When the presence/absence mode indicates presence in the room, the processing control unit 112 transmits monitoring information to all of the one or more information terminals 50 included in the second registration table via the public network 3 and the server 60. do. For example, when the presence/absence mode indicates presence in a room, the processing control unit 112 registers identifiers (telephone numbers) corresponding to each of the one or more information terminals 50 included in the second registration table and monitoring information. , to the server 60 . At this time, the server 60 transmits monitoring information to one or more information terminals 51 respectively corresponding to one or more received identifiers. When the information terminal 51 receives the monitoring information from the server 60 via the public network 3, the information terminal 51 displays the content based on the monitoring information on the display unit 503. FIG.

The operation of the intercom master unit 10 of this modified example when receiving monitoring information from the security system 70 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

The second communication unit 12 determines whether or not monitoring information has been received from the security system 70 (step S100).

If the second communication unit 12 determines that the monitoring information has not been received from the security system 70 ("No" in step S100), the process waits for reception of monitoring information.

When determining that the second communication unit 12 has received the monitoring information from the security system 70 (“Yes” in step S100), the acquisition unit 101 acquires the presence/absence mode from the storage unit 13 (step S101).

The processing control unit 102 determines whether the presence/absence mode indicates presence or absence (step S102).

If it is judged to represent absence ("absent" in step S102), the processing control unit 102, via the public network 3 and the server 60 (using the public network 3), all the information contained in the first registration table The monitoring information is transmitted to the information terminal 51 (step S103). At this time, the display unit 14 and the display unit 503 of the information terminal 51 that received the monitoring information display the contents based on the monitoring information.

If it is determined that the user is in the room (“in the room” in step S102), the processing control unit 102 uses short-range wireless communication (in-home communication) of the router 40 to obtain all the information contained in the second registration table. The monitoring information is transmitted to the terminal 50 (step S104). At this time, the display unit 14 and the display unit 503 of the information terminal 50 that received the monitoring information display the contents based on the monitoring information.

Intercom master unit 10 may be configured to cooperate with a disaster prevention system that detects at least one of fire, flood damage, and earthquake, provided in dwelling unit E1. In this case, for example, when a fire is detected, the disaster prevention system transmits monitoring information including at least one of alarm information and abnormality information indicating that an abnormality (for example, fire) is occurring to the intercom base unit 10 . At this time, the processing control unit 102 of the intercom base unit 10 first calls the information terminal 50 not through the own unit and the public network 3 as in the embodiment, and if the post-call condition is satisfied, the processing control unit 102 calls the public network. A call is made to the information terminal 51 via 3. When the disaster prevention system detects the occurrence of an abnormality, the disaster prevention system sends monitoring information to each of the intercom main unit 10, the information terminal 50 not via the public network 3, and the information terminal 51 via the public network 3. You may send.

(4-3) Modification 3
In the above embodiment, the storage unit 13 is configured to determine the presence or absence of the resident of the dwelling unit E1 based on the presence/absence mode, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration.

When a human detection sensor such as a human sensor for detecting the presence of a person is provided in the dwelling unit E1, the presence or absence of a resident in the dwelling unit E1 may be determined based on the detection result of the human detection sensor. . The acquisition unit 101 (111) acquires the detection result of the human detection sensor. If the acquired detection result is absence information indicating that a person is absent in the dwelling unit E1, the processing control unit 102 (112) transmits the information included in the first registration table via the public network 3 and the server 60. A call is made to all the information terminals 51 that can be called. If the acquired detection result is room occupancy information indicating that a person is occupied in the dwelling unit E1, the processing control unit 102 retrieves all information contained in the second registration table without going through the public network 3. A call is made to the information terminal 50 of .

Alternatively, if the dwelling unit E1 is provided with the security system 70 described in the modified example 2, the presence or absence of the resident of the dwelling unit E1 is determined based on the information on the presence or absence of the resident stored by the security system 70. You may Acquisition unit 101 ( 111 ) acquires information about presence/absence stored in security system 70 . If the information acquired by the acquisition unit 101 (111) from the security system 70 is absence information indicating that no one is in the dwelling unit E1, the processing control unit 102 (112) controls the public network 3 and the server 60. to call all the information terminals 51 included in the first registration table. If the information acquired by the acquisition unit 101 (111) from the security system 70 is room presence information indicating that a person is in the dwelling unit E1, the processing control unit 102 (112) selects the public network 3 All the information terminals 50 included in the second registration table are called without going through.

Alternatively, the intercom master unit 10 uses at least two pieces of information among the presence/absence mode stored in the storage unit 13, the detection result of the human detection sensor, and the information on the presence/absence of the resident stored in the security system 70 to You may judge the presence or absence of the resident.

(4-4) Modification 4
Intercom base unit 10 may determine whether or not to transmit the acquired information to information terminal 51 via public network 3 according to the type of information to be acquired.

For example, the intercom base unit 10 stores in the storage unit 13 a first transmission enable/disable flag indicating whether or not to transmit via the public network 3 for each type of information. The setting of the first transmission enable/disable flag can be changed by the resident.

A first transmission enable/disable flag indicating transmission via the public network 3 is set for the information (call signal) related to the call transmitted from the lobby intercom 20 and the intercom slave unit 21 . Also, a first transmission enable/disable flag is set to indicate that the monitoring information transmitted from the security system 70 shown in Modification 2 will be transmitted via the public network 3 . In addition, a first transmission enable/disable flag is set to indicate that the information related to the notification to the residents transmitted from the device in the manager's room provided in the housing complex, which is the facility 5, is not transmitted via the public network 3. be done.

When the resident of the dwelling unit E1 is absent, the processing control unit 102 (112) sends the acquired information to the information terminal 51 via the public network 3 by using the first transmission enable/disable flag corresponding to the type of the acquired information. determines whether to transmit via

Alternatively, intercom master device 10 may determine whether or not to transmit the acquired information to information terminal 51 via public network 3 according to the transmission source of the acquired information.

For example, the interphone base unit 10 stores a second transmission enable/disable flag indicating whether or not to transmit via the public network 3 for each information transmission source in the storage unit 13 . The setting of the second transmission enable/disable flag can be changed by the resident.

A second transmission enable/disable flag is set to the lobby intercom 20 and the intercom slave unit 21 to indicate transmission via the public network 3 . In addition, a second transmission enable/disable flag indicating that transmission via the public network 3 is prohibited is set for the device in the janitor's room provided in the housing complex that is the facility 5 .

When the resident of the dwelling unit E1 is absent, the processing control unit 102 (112) transmits the acquired information to the information terminal 51 via the public network by using the second transmission enable/disable flag corresponding to the transmission source of the acquired information. 3 to determine whether or not to transmit.

Alternatively, in the facility 5, in order to make a call (extension call) between the intercom master unit 10 of one dwelling unit E1 and the intercom master unit 10 of another dwelling unit E1, the intercom master unit 10 of the one dwelling unit E1 may be able to call the intercom master unit 10 of the dwelling unit E1. Furthermore, in order to make a call (extension line call) between a device in the manager's room (manager's device) provided in the collective housing which is the facility 5 and the intercom master device 10, the intercom master device from the manager's device Calls to 10 may be possible. Therefore, the intercom master unit 10 may determine whether or not to call the information terminal 51 via the public network 3 according to the caller making the call.

For example, the intercom base unit 10 stores a third transmission enable/disable flag indicating whether or not to transmit via the public network 3 for each caller in the storage unit 13 . The setting of the third transmission enable/disable flag can be changed by the resident.

A third transmission enable/disable flag is set to the lobby intercom 20 and the intercom slave unit 21 to indicate transmission via the public network 3 . In addition, a second transmission enable/disable flag indicating transmission via the public network 3 is set for the administrator's device. A second transmission enable/disable flag is set to the other intercom master unit 10 to indicate that transmission via the public network 3 is prohibited.

When the resident of the dwelling unit E1 is absent, the processing control unit 102 (112) sends the acquired information to the information terminal 51 via the public network 3 using the third transmission enable/disable flag corresponding to the caller. Determine whether to send or not.

(4-5) Modification 5
When transmitting the call information via the public network 3 , the interphone base unit 10 may transmit the call information via the control device 30 . In this case, the intercom system 1 of the present disclosure includes the intercom master unit 10 and the control device 30 .

Further, in the embodiment, when the lobby intercom 20 is provided with a camera, the intercom main unit 10 includes the image captured by the camera of the lobby intercom 20 in the call information and transmits it to the information terminal 50 or the information terminal 51. You may In this case, the information terminal 50 or the information terminal 51 that has received the call information displays the image included in the call information. The image captured by the camera may be a still image or a moving image. Further, intercom master device 10 may transmit an image captured by the camera of lobby intercom 20 to information terminal 50 or information terminal 51 that is in communication.

The present disclosure includes the intercom master unit 10, the lobby intercom 20, and the intercom slave unit 21, and has been applied to a call system provided in an apartment complex. The present disclosure includes the intercom master unit 10 and the intercom slave unit 21 and may be applied to a call system provided in a detached house.

In the embodiment, the intercom master unit 10 is configured to perform communication via the router 40 when calling the information terminal 50 in the dwelling unit E1, but the configuration is not limited to this. When making a call to the information terminal 50 inside the dwelling unit E1, the intercom master unit 10 may make a call to the information terminal 50 inside the dwelling unit E1 without going through the router 40 . in this case. The first communication unit 11 has an interface (first communication function) for communicating with one or more information terminals 50 in the dwelling unit E1, and an interface for communicating with one or more information terminals 51 via the public network 3. (Second communication function). The first communication unit 11 performs short-range wireless communication based on Wi-Fi (registered trademark) using the first communication function. The first communication unit 11 communicates with the information terminal 51 via the router 40, the public network 3 and the server 60 using the second communication function. In addition, although the first communication function and the second communication function are included in the same component (the first communication unit 11) in the modified example, the configuration is not limited to this. The first communication function and the second communication function may be configured with different components.

Also, the wireless communication between the router 40 or the intercom base unit 10 and the information terminal 50 is not limited to short-range wireless communication conforming to Wi-Fi (registered trademark). The wireless communication between the router 40 or the intercom base unit 10 and the information terminal 50 may be communication in which the range of wireless communication is within a predetermined area, such as blue tooth (registered trademark).

(Modification)
The above embodiment is but one of the various embodiments of the present disclosure. The above-described embodiment can be modified in various ways according to design and the like, as long as the object of the present disclosure can be achieved. Also, functions similar to those of the intercom system 1 may be embodied by a processing method, a computer program, a recording medium recording the program, or the like. A processing method of the intercom system 1 according to one aspect includes an acquisition step and a processing control step. The acquisition step acquires absence information indicating that a person is absent in a predetermined area (for example, dwelling unit E1). The processing control step is when the absence information is obtained in the obtaining step, and when a call is made by a visitor to the predetermined area to the intercom base unit 10 provided in the predetermined area, the public network 3 A call is made to a public network information terminal (for example, the information terminal 51) by communication via the . A program according to one aspect is a program for causing a computer system to execute a processing method of the intercom system 1 described above.

The intercom system 1 in the present disclosure includes a computer system. A computer system is mainly composed of a processor and a memory as hardware. The functions of the intercom system 1 in the present disclosure are realized by the processor executing a program recorded in the memory of the computer system. The program may be recorded in advance in the memory of the computer system, may be provided through an electric communication line, or may be recorded in a non-temporary recording medium such as a computer system-readable memory card, optical disk, or hard disk drive. may be provided. A processor in a computer system consists of one or more electronic circuits, including semiconductor integrated circuits (ICs) or large scale integrated circuits (LSIs). The integrated circuit such as IC or LSI referred to here is called differently depending on the degree of integration, and includes integrated circuits called system LSI, VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration), or ULSI (Ultra Large Scale Integration). In addition, a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) that is programmed after the LSI is manufactured, or a logic device capable of reconfiguring the bonding relationship inside the LSI or reconfiguring the circuit partitions inside the LSI may also be adopted as the processor. can be done. A plurality of electronic circuits may be integrated into one chip, or may be distributed over a plurality of chips. A plurality of chips may be integrated in one device, or may be distributed in a plurality of devices. A computer system, as used herein, includes a microcontroller having one or more processors and one or more memories. Accordingly, the microcontroller also consists of one or more electronic circuits including semiconductor integrated circuits or large scale integrated circuits.

In addition, it is not an essential configuration of the intercom system 1 that a plurality of functions in the intercom system 1 are integrated in one housing, and the components of the intercom system 1 are provided dispersedly in a plurality of housings. may be Furthermore, at least part of the functions of the intercom system 1, for example, part of the functions of the intercom base unit 10, may be realized by the cloud (cloud computing) or the like.

Conversely, in embodiments, at least some of the functions of call system 2 that are distributed over multiple devices may be consolidated within a single housing. For example, some functions of call system 2 distributed to intercom base unit 10 and server 60 may be integrated into one housing.

(summary)
As described above, the interphone system (1) of the first aspect includes an acquisition section (101, 111) and a processing control section (102, 112). Acquisition units (101, 111) acquire information (e.g. presence/absence flag) indicating whether a person is present or absent in a predetermined area (e.g. dwelling unit E1). A processing control unit (102, 112) is a case where the acquisition unit (101, 111) acquires absence information indicating that a person is absent in a predetermined area, and an intercom main unit provided in the predetermined area. When a call is made to (10), a call is made to the public network information terminal (for example, information terminal 51) through communication via the public network (3).

According to this configuration, when there is a call to the intercom main unit (10) when no one is in the predetermined area, the public network information terminal is called by communication via the public network (3). conduct. As a result, even when the intercom master unit (10) receives a call, it is possible to respond to the call even when the user is absent.

In the intercom system (1) of the second aspect, in the first aspect, the processing control unit (102, 112) causes the acquisition unit (101, 111) to indicate that a person is present in the predetermined area. When the presence information is acquired and the intercom base unit (10) receives a call, the non-public network information terminal (for example, A call is made to the information terminal 50).

According to this configuration, even if a person is in a room away from the intercom master unit (10) in a predetermined area and a call is made to the intercom master unit (10), the installation location of the intercom master unit (10) is determined. You can answer calls without going to

In the intercom system (1) of the third aspect, in the second aspect, the processing control unit (102, 112) is a case where the acquisition unit (101, 111) acquires the room presence information, and the intercom main unit When a call is made to (10), if a predetermined pre-call condition is satisfied before calling a non-public network information terminal, the public network information terminal A call is made via the public network (3).

According to this configuration, even if there is a mismatch between the room presence information acquired by the acquisition unit (101, 111) and the actual state (absence state) in the predetermined area, the intercom base unit can be called. can respond appropriately to

In the intercom system (1) of the fourth aspect, in the second or third aspect, the processing control unit (102, 112) calls the non-public network information terminal without going through the public network (3). When a predetermined post-calling condition is established after the above, a call is made to the public network information terminal via the public network (3).

According to this configuration, even if there is a mismatch between the room presence information acquired by the acquisition unit (101, 111) and the actual state (absence state) in the predetermined area, the intercom base unit can be called. can respond appropriately to

In the intercom system (1) of the fifth aspect, in any one of the second to fourth aspects, the public network information terminal and the non-public network information terminal are the same information terminal.

According to this configuration, it is possible to make a call via the public network (3) and a call not via the public network (3) with respect to one information terminal.

In the intercom system (1) of the sixth aspect, in any one of the first to fifth aspects, the processing control unit (102, 112) is when the acquisition unit (101, 111) acquires the absence information And when the intercom master unit (10) acquires predetermined information different from the call, it transmits information on the predetermined information to the public network information terminal via the public network (3).

According to this configuration, it is possible to respond to communications other than calls even when the user is absent.

In the intercom system (1) of the seventh aspect, in the sixth aspect, the predetermined information includes alarm information relating to an alarm for the predetermined area and abnormality information indicating that an abnormality has occurred for the predetermined area. including at least one of

According to this configuration, it is possible to know the state that occurred in the predetermined area when the user was absent.

In the intercom system (1) of the eighth aspect, in the sixth or seventh aspect, the processing control unit (102, 112), according to the type of predetermined information acquired by the intercom base unit (10), (3) to the public network information terminal via the public network (3).

According to this configuration, for example, only information with a high degree of urgency among predetermined information can be notified.

In the intercom system (1) of the ninth aspect, in any one of the sixth to eighth aspects, the processing control unit (102, 112) transmits the predetermined information acquired by the intercom base unit (10) to the transmission source In response, it determines whether or not to transmit information relating to predetermined information to the public network information terminal via the public network (3).

According to this configuration, for example, it is possible to notify information from a transmission source with a high priority among transmission sources.

In the intercom system (1) of the tenth aspect, in any one of the first to ninth aspects, the processing control unit (102, 112) responds to the caller who calls the intercom base unit (10), It is determined whether or not to make a call to the public network information terminal via the public network (3).

According to this configuration, for example, it is possible to respond to a call from a caller with a high priority even if the caller is absent.

The processing method of the eleventh aspect includes an acquisition step and a control processing step. The acquisition step acquires information (eg presence/absence flag) indicating whether a person is present or absent in a predetermined area (eg dwelling unit E1). The processing control step is a case where the acquisition step acquires the absence information indicating that the person is absent in the predetermined area, and the intercom main unit (10) provided in the predetermined area is called. In this case, the public network information terminal (for example, information terminal 51) is called by communication via the public network (3).

According to this processing method, it is possible to respond to a call to the intercom master unit (10) even when the user is absent.

A program of the twelfth aspect is a program for causing a computer to execute the processing method of the eleventh aspect.

According to this program, it is possible to respond to a call to the intercom master unit (10) even when the user is absent.

1 intercom system 3 public network 10 intercom main unit 50 information terminal (information terminal for non-public network)
51 information terminal (information terminal for public network)
101, 111 acquisition unit 102, 112 processing control unit E1 dwelling unit

Claims (12)

an acquisition unit that acquires information indicating whether a person is present or absent in a predetermined area;
When the acquisition unit acquires absence information indicating that a person is absent in the predetermined area, and when a call is made to the intercom base unit provided in the predetermined area, the public network a processing control unit that calls a public network information terminal by communication via
When the acquisition unit acquires room occupancy information indicating that a person is in the predetermined area, and when the intercom base unit is called, making a call to a non-public network information terminal by communicating without going through a public network,
The processing control unit, when the acquisition unit acquires the room presence information and when there is a call to the intercom base unit, before making a call to the non-public network information terminal when a predetermined pre-call condition is satisfied, calling the public network information terminal via the public network;
intercom system. When a predetermined post-call condition is established after calling the non-public network information terminal without going through the public network, the processing control unit instructs the public network information terminal to make a call over the public network,
The intercom system according to claim 1. The public network information terminal and the non-public network information terminal are the same information terminal,
The interphone system according to claim 1 or 2. When the acquisition unit acquires the absence information and the intercom master unit acquires predetermined information different from the call, the processing control unit transmits information about the predetermined information to the public. transmitting to the network information terminal via the public network;
The intercom system according to any one of claims 1-3. The predetermined information includes at least one of alarm information related to an alarm for the predetermined area and abnormality information indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the predetermined area.
The interphone system according to claim 4. an acquisition unit that acquires information indicating whether a person is present or absent in a predetermined area;
When the acquisition unit acquires absence information indicating that a person is absent in the predetermined area, and when a call is made to the intercom base unit provided in the predetermined area, the public network a processing control unit that calls a public network information terminal by communication via
When the acquisition unit acquires the absence information and the intercom master unit acquires predetermined information different from the call, the processing control unit transmits information about the predetermined information to the public. transmitting to the network information terminal via the public network;
The processing control unit determines whether or not to transmit information related to the predetermined information to the public network information terminal via the public network according to the type of the predetermined information acquired by the intercom base unit. do,
intercom system. an acquisition unit that acquires information indicating whether a person is present or absent in a predetermined area;
When the acquisition unit acquires absence information indicating that a person is absent in the predetermined area, and when a call is made to the intercom base unit provided in the predetermined area, the public network a processing control unit that calls a public network information terminal by communication via
When the acquisition unit acquires the absence information and the intercom master unit acquires predetermined information different from the call, the processing control unit transmits information about the predetermined information to the public. transmitting to the network information terminal via the public network;
The processing control unit determines whether or not to transmit the information regarding the predetermined information to the public network information terminal via the public network according to the transmission source of the predetermined information acquired by the intercom base unit. to decide,
intercom system. The processing control unit determines whether or not to call the public network information terminal via the public network according to a caller calling the intercom base unit.
The intercom system according to any one of claims 1-7. an obtaining step of obtaining information indicating whether a person is present or absent in a predetermined area;
When the obtaining step obtains absence information indicating that no person is present in the predetermined area and when a call is made to the intercom main unit provided in the predetermined area, the public network and a processing control step of calling a public network information terminal by communication via
In the processing control step, when the room presence information indicating that a person is in the predetermined area is obtained in the obtaining step, and when a call is made to the intercom main unit, making a call to a non-public network information terminal by communicating without going through a public network,
In the processing control step, when the room presence information is obtained in the obtaining step and when a call is made to the intercom base unit, before calling the non-public network information terminal. when a predetermined pre-call condition is satisfied, calling the public network information terminal via the public network;
Processing method. an obtaining step of obtaining information indicating whether a person is present or absent in a predetermined area;
When the obtaining step obtains absence information indicating that no person is present in the predetermined area and when a call is made to the intercom main unit provided in the predetermined area, the public network and a processing control step of calling a public network information terminal by communication via
In the processing control step, when the absence information is obtained in the obtaining step and when the intercom master unit obtains predetermined information different from the call, information regarding the predetermined information is transmitted to the public. transmitting to the network information terminal via the public network;
In the processing control step, it is determined whether or not information regarding the predetermined information is to be transmitted to the public network information terminal via the public network according to the type of the predetermined information acquired by the intercom base unit. do,
Processing method. an obtaining step of obtaining information indicating whether a person is present or absent in a predetermined area;
When the obtaining step obtains absence information indicating that no person is present in the predetermined area and when a call is made to the intercom main unit provided in the predetermined area, the public network and a processing control step of calling a public network information terminal by communication via
In the processing control step, when the absence information is obtained in the obtaining step and when the intercom master unit obtains predetermined information different from the call, information regarding the predetermined information is transmitted to the public. transmitting to the network information terminal via the public network;
In the processing control step, whether or not to transmit the information regarding the predetermined information to the public network information terminal via the public network according to the transmission source of the predetermined information acquired by the intercom master unit. to decide,
Processing method. A program for causing a computer to execute the processing method according to any one of claims 9 to 11 .

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