JP7349680B2 - Surveillance camera - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure relates to a surveillance camera.

Patent Document 1 discloses a security system that can be applied to detached houses and can notify nearby residents and specified contact information of abnormalities in the house.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2006-243815

Surveillance cameras placed inside buildings such as detached houses are expected to cooperate with security services provided by security companies. For example, it is preferable to pay for security services based on the amount of time the security service is used, rather than paying a fixed amount on a monthly basis.

Non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure contribute to providing a surveillance camera that allows for payment according to the time of use of security services.

A surveillance camera according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes an operation unit, a communication unit that communicates with a security server, and a start request that requests the security server to start a security service in response to an operation of the operation unit. and a control unit that transmits a stop request requesting to stop the security service.

Note that these comprehensive or specific aspects may be realized by a system, an apparatus, a method, an integrated circuit, a computer program, or a recording medium. It may be realized by any combination of the following.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, it is possible to pay according to the usage time of security services.

Further advantages and effects of an embodiment of the disclosure will become apparent from the description and the drawings. Such advantages and/or effects may be provided by each of the several embodiments and features described in the specification and drawings, but not necessarily all are provided in order to obtain one or more of the same features. There isn't.

A diagram showing an example of a security system according to an embodiment Diagram showing examples of functions of electric locks, sensors, surveillance cameras, and terminals Front view showing an example of a surveillance camera A perspective view showing an example of a surveillance camera Diagram showing an example of the block configuration of a surveillance camera Diagram showing an example of the block configuration of a servicer server Sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the security system Sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the security system Flowchart showing an example of user server operation

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with appropriate reference to the drawings. However, more detailed explanation than necessary may be omitted. For example, detailed explanations of well-known matters or redundant explanations of substantially the same configurations may be omitted. This is to avoid unnecessary redundancy in the following description and to facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art.

The accompanying drawings and the following description are provided to enable those skilled in the art to fully understand the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the subject matter recited in the claims.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a security system according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the functions of the electric lock 4, sensor 7, surveillance camera 2, and terminals 12 to 14.

As shown in FIG. 1, the security system 1 includes a surveillance camera 2, an adapter 3, an electric lock 4, a doorbell 5, an adapter 6, a sensor 7, a router 8, a user server 9, and a servicer server 10. , a management server 11, and terminals 12 to 14.

The surveillance camera 2, adapter 3, doorbell 5, adapter 6, sensor 7, and router 8 shown in FIG. 1 are installed, for example, in a building such as a detached house or an apartment. The electric lock 4 is installed, for example, on the entrance door of a building such as a detached house or an apartment building. In the following, a building may be simply referred to as a house.

The service server 10, management server 11, and terminal 12 are managed by a security company that provides security services. A security company uses a surveillance camera 2 placed inside the residence to provide security services for the residence where the surveillance camera 2 is placed.

The terminals 13 and 14 are terminals of residents of a house in which the surveillance camera 2 is installed. The terminals 13 and 14 are, for example, mobile terminals such as smartphones, tablet terminals, and mobile phones.

The terminals 13 and 14 can communicate with the surveillance camera 2 inside and outside the residence. For example, the terminals 13 and 14 can receive video data from the surveillance camera 2 inside and outside the residence. Furthermore, the terminals 13 and 14 can communicate with people inside the residence via the surveillance camera 2 outside the residence, for example.

The surveillance camera 2 is, for example, an IP camera. The surveillance camera 2 can be moved freely within a residence, for example. The surveillance camera 2 is placed, for example, on a table or shelf.

The surveillance camera 2 photographs the interior of the room according to instructions from the terminals 13 and 14. Surveillance camera 2 transmits video data including audio data to terminals 13 and 14 via router 8 and user server 9. For example, the surveillance camera 2 may include a human sensor and start photographing when a person is detected. Furthermore, the surveillance camera 2 may include, for example, a sound sensor and start photographing when it detects a sound.

The electric lock 4 locks and unlocks the entrance door according to instructions from the doorbell 5. Further, the electric lock 4 locks and unlocks the entrance door according to instructions from the terminals 13 and 14. The electric lock 4 detects whether the entrance door is locked or unlocked. The electric lock 4 transmits locking information indicating the locked state of the entrance door to the doorphone 5.

The door phone 5 transmits locking information of the electric lock 4 to the adapter 6. The adapter 6 transmits the locking information of the electric lock 4 received from the door phone 5 to the adapter 3 by wireless communication. The adapter 6 may be, for example, an IP-JEM-A adapter.

The sensor 7 is, for example, a home alarm such as a heat detector, a smoke detector, and a gas detector. Further, the sensor 7 is, for example, a human sensor, a window sensor, a door sensor, or the like. The sensor 7 transmits sensor information to the adapter 3 via wireless communication.

The adapter 3 receives locking information wirelessly transmitted from the adapter 6. The adapter 3 receives sensor information wirelessly transmitted from the sensor 7. The adapter 3 transmits the received lock information and sensor information to the surveillance camera 2. The adapter 3 may be, for example, a transfer contact adapter.

The surveillance camera 2 receives locking information and sensor information transmitted from the adapter 3. In other words, the surveillance camera 2 collects (aggregates) information regarding the state of the house from sensors installed in the house (including the electric lock 4 and the sensor 7). For example, the surveillance camera 2 collects information indicating that the front door has been opened, information indicating that a person has been detected, information indicating that a gas leak has been detected, and the like. The surveillance camera 2 transmits the collected information to the user server 9.

The surveillance camera 2 acquires device information of the surveillance camera 2. For example, the surveillance camera 2 is powered by a battery. The surveillance camera 2 acquires the remaining battery power as the device information of the surveillance camera 2. The surveillance camera 2 transmits the acquired device information of the surveillance camera 2 to the user server 9.

The user server 9 receives information (including video data, information regarding the state of the house, and device information of the surveillance camera 2) transmitted from the surveillance camera 2. User server 9 transmits the received information to terminals 13 and 14. Thereby, the users of the terminals 13 and 14 can grasp the state of the house.

The user server 9 transmits information transmitted from the surveillance camera 2 to the service server 10 while the surveillance camera 2 is cooperating with the security service of the security company (for example, connected to the service server server 10). The service server 10 transmits information transmitted from the surveillance camera 2 to the terminal 12.

This allows the security company to provide security services using the surveillance camera 2. For example, the operator of the terminal 12 can view images inside the residence while the surveillance camera 2 is working with the security service of a security company. Further, the operator of the terminal 12 can monitor whether there is an abnormality in the house (for example, gas leak, fire, etc.) while the surveillance camera 2 is cooperating with the security service of a security company. Furthermore, if the operator of the terminal 12 detects an abnormality in the residence while the surveillance camera 2 is coordinating with the security service of a security company, the operator of the terminal 12 can have a security guard rush to the residence. Further, the operator of the terminal 12 can, for example, call the terminals 13 and 14 from the terminal 12 and notify the owners (users) of the terminals 13 and 14 of information regarding an abnormality in the house.

The management server 11 manages licenses, billing information, etc. related to security services. For example, the management server 11 calculates charges for security services while a security company provides residential security services using the surveillance camera 2.

FIG. 3A is a front view showing an example of the surveillance camera 2. FIG. FIG. 3B is a perspective view showing an example of the surveillance camera 2. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the surveillance camera 2 includes a base 21 and a button 22.

The base 21 has a camera 21a. The button 22 is provided on the upper part of the base 21.

Note that the adapter 3 shown in FIG. 1 may be built into the base 21. Further, the adapter 3 may communicate wirelessly with a communication section built into the base 21. This makes the surveillance camera 2 convenient to carry.

The button 22 moves toward the base 21 when pressed downward. When the pressing force is released, the button 22 moves in the opposite direction to the base 21 and returns to its original position. For example, button 22 returns to the position (state) shown in FIG. 3A.

The entire or part of the surface of the button 22 is formed of a translucent or transparent material. A light emitting device such as an LED (Light Emitting Diode) is arranged inside the button 22, for example. The button 22 is lit by the light emitted from the light emitting device.

In response to pressing the button 22, the surveillance camera 2 transmits to the servicer server 10 a start request signal requesting to start the security service and a stop request signal requesting the stop of the security service. In other words, the surveillance camera 2 transmits to the security company a start request signal requesting the provision of security services and a stop request signal requesting stop of the provision of security services.

For example, when the button 22 is pressed once, the surveillance camera 2 transmits a start request signal to the servicer server 10. Thereby, the service server 10 starts a security service using the surveillance camera 2. Next, when the button 22 is pressed, the surveillance camera 2 transmits a stop request signal to the servicer server 10. As a result, the service server 10 stops the security service using the surveillance camera 2.

That is, by pressing the button 22 on the surveillance camera 2, the resident of the house can receive or not receive security services from a security company.

Note that the button 22 is lit by a built-in light emitting device while receiving security services from a security company. Thereby, the resident of the house can understand whether or not the security service is being provided by the lighting state of the button 22 of the surveillance camera 2.

When the servicer server 10 starts the security service for the residence where the surveillance camera 2 is installed, it transmits start information indicating that the security service has started to the management server 11. When the management server 11 receives the start information, it starts billing for the security service of the residence where the surveillance camera 2 is installed.

When the servicer server 10 stops the security service for the residence where the surveillance camera 2 is installed, it transmits stop information indicating that the security service has been stopped to the management server 11. Upon receiving the suspension information, the management server 11 suspends billing for the security service of the residence where the surveillance camera 2 is installed.

As a result, the user of the surveillance camera 2, that is, the resident of the house, pays the security company a fee corresponding to the time spent on the security service.

Hereinafter, the start request signal may be simply referred to as a start request. The stop request signal is sometimes simply called a stop request.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the block configuration of the surveillance camera 2. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the surveillance camera 2 includes an input section 31, a control section 32, a state detection section 33, an output section 34, a communication section 35, and a video/audio processing section 36. There is.

The input section 31 is connected to the button 22. A signal output from the button 22 indicating that the button 22 has been pressed is input to the input unit 31 . The input section 31 outputs the input button 22 signal to the control section 32 .

The control unit 32 controls the surveillance camera 2 as a whole. The control unit 32 may be configured by, for example, a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a DPS (Digital Signal Processor). For example, the control unit 32 may execute a program stored in a storage unit (not shown) to perform a predetermined function.

The state detection section 33 is connected to the adapter 3. The state detection unit 33 receives sensor information transmitted from the sensor 7 via the adapter 3. The state detection unit 33 detects heat, smoke, gas, etc. based on the received sensor information. The state detection section 33 outputs the detection result to the control section 32.

The state detection unit 33 receives locking information transmitted from the electric lock 4 via the adapter 3. The state detection unit 33 detects, for example, opening and closing of the entrance door based on the received locking information. The state detection section 33 outputs the detection result to the control section 32.

The state detection unit 33 is connected to sensors (for example, a human sensor and a voice sensor) included in the surveillance camera 2. The state detection unit 33 detects people, sounds, etc. based on sensor information output from a sensor included in the surveillance camera 2. The state detection section 33 outputs the detection result to the control section 32.

Note that the control section 32 may have the function of the state detection section 33. In this case, the state detection section 33 is omitted.

The output unit 34 is, for example, a light emitting device such as an LED. The output section 34 is arranged inside the button 22. The output unit 34 is turned on and off in accordance with the control of the control unit 32. The output unit 34 may be a display device such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). For example, characters such as "Security service in progress" may be displayed on the display device while the security service is being provided.

The communication unit 35 communicates with the router 8 . The communication unit 35 may communicate with the router 8 via short-range wireless communication such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark) or Bluetooth (registered trademark).

The video/audio processing unit 36 is connected to a camera (imaging device) and a microphone. For example, the video/audio processing section 36 compresses the video signal and the audio signal, and outputs the compressed signals to the control section 32 .

Each time the button 22 is pressed, the control unit 32 alternately sends a start request to start the security service and a stop request to stop the security service to the servicer server 10.

The control unit 32 receives start information indicating the start of the security service from the service server 10. The control unit 32 also receives stop information indicating the stop of the security service from the service server 10. The control unit 32 turns on and off the output unit 34 based on the start information and stop information.

For example, when the control unit 32 receives start information from the servicer server 10, the control unit 32 turns on the output unit 34. When the control unit 32 receives the stop information from the service server 10, it turns off the output unit 34. As a result, the output unit 34 lights up while receiving security service (while the surveillance camera 2 is cooperating with the security service of the security company).

The control unit 32 transmits alarm information regarding an abnormality in the house detected using the electric lock 4 and the sensor 7 to the service server while the security service is being provided (for example, while the button 22 is lit). Send to 10.

For example, while the security service is being provided, the state detection unit 33 detects the generation of gas from the sensor information of the sensor 7. In this case, the control unit 32 transmits alarm information indicating that a gas leak has occurred to the servicer server 10. Further, for example, while using the security service, the state detection unit 33 detects unlocking of the entrance door from the locking information of the electric lock 4. In this case, the control unit 32 transmits alarm information indicating that the entrance door is unlocked to the servicer server 10.

The control unit 32 accepts calls from the security service provider's terminal 12 while the security service is being provided. When the control unit 32 receives a call from the terminal 12, the control unit 32 puts the surveillance camera 2 in a state where it can communicate with the terminal 12. Thereby, a person in the house can talk to the operator of the terminal 12 via the surveillance camera 2.

The control unit 32 transmits the device status of the surveillance camera 2 to the service server 10 while the security service is being provided. For example, the control unit 32 transmits the device status indicating the remaining battery level of the surveillance camera 2 to the servicer server 10. Thereby, the operator of the terminal 12 can, for example, prompt the users of the terminals 13 and 14 or the person in the house to replace the battery of the surveillance camera 2.

The control unit 32 transmits the video captured by the surveillance camera 2 to the service server 10 while the security service is being provided. Thereby, the operator of the terminal 12 can monitor the situation inside the house, for example.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the block configuration of the servicer server 10. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the servicer server 10 includes a control section 41, a communication section 42, and a storage section 43.

The control unit 41 controls the entire service server 10. The control unit 41 may be configured by, for example, a processor such as a CPU.

The communication unit 42 communicates with the user server 9 and the terminal 12 via a network such as the Internet.

The storage unit 43 stores a program for operating the control unit 41. The storage unit 43 also stores data for the control unit 41 to perform calculation processing, data for the control unit 41 to control each unit, and the like. The storage unit 43 may be configured by a storage device such as RAM, ROM, flash memory, and HDD.

The control unit 41 receives a request to start and stop the security service from the surveillance camera 2 . The control unit 41 performs billing processing for security services from when the start request is received until when the stop request is received.

For example, upon receiving a request to start a security service from the surveillance camera 2, the control unit 41 transmits to the management server 11 start information indicating that the security service for the residence where the surveillance camera 2 is installed has been started. When the control unit 41 receives a request to stop the security service from the surveillance camera 2, it transmits to the management server 11 stop information indicating that the security service for the residence where the surveillance camera 2 is installed has been stopped. The management server 11 measures the time from receiving the start information to receiving the stop information, and calculates, for example, the cost of security services proportional to the time.

Note that the control unit 41 may measure the time from the start to the end of the security service, and perform billing processing according to the measured time. The control unit 41 may transmit the calculated cost to the management server 11.

When the control unit 41 receives the start request from the surveillance camera 2, it starts the security service using the surveillance camera 2. Further, upon receiving a stop request from the surveillance camera 2, the control unit 41 stops the security service using the surveillance camera 2.

For example, when the control unit 41 receives a start request from the surveillance camera 2, it receives alarm information transmitted from the surveillance camera 2 until it receives a stop request from the surveillance camera 2. The control unit 41 transmits the alarm information transmitted from the surveillance camera 2 to the terminal 12.

When the control unit 41 starts the security service, it transmits start information indicating that the security service has started to the terminals 13 and 14 that communicate with the surveillance camera 2. Further, when the control unit 41 stops the security service, it transmits stop information indicating that the security service has been stopped to the terminals 13 and 14 that communicate with the surveillance camera 2. Thereby, the users of the terminals 13 and 14 can recognize that the button 22 of the surveillance camera 2 has been pressed by a person in the residence and that the security service has started. Further, the users of the terminals 13 and 14 can recognize that the button 22 of the surveillance camera 2 has been pressed by a person in the residence and that the security service has been stopped.

When the control unit 41 receives a call request for the surveillance camera 2 from the terminal 12 after starting the security service and before stopping the security service, the control unit 41 executes a call call to the surveillance camera 2. Thereby, the operator of the terminal 12 can talk to people in the house via the surveillance camera 2.

When the control unit 41 receives the alarm information from the surveillance camera 2, it notifies the terminals 13 and 14 of abnormality detection. Thereby, the users of the terminals 13 and 14 can recognize that an abnormality has occurred in the house. Note that the control unit 41 may notify the terminals 13 and 14 of the details of the abnormality.

The control unit 41 receives video data transmitted from the surveillance camera 2. For example, when the control unit 41 detects an abnormality in the house from the video data by image analysis, it notifies the terminals 13 and 14 of the abnormality detection. Thereby, the users of the terminals 13 and 14 can recognize that an abnormality has occurred in the house. Note that the control unit 41 may transmit the video in which the abnormality is detected to the terminals 13 and 14.

The control unit 41 receives a request for rush service from a security service provider from the terminals 13 and 14. When the control unit 41 receives a request for rush service from the terminals 13 and 14, it transmits the request to the terminal 12. Thereby, the operator of the terminal 12 can, for example, send security guards to the residences of the users of the terminals 13 and 14.

Note that the control unit 41 may notify the terminals 13 and 14 of a report regarding the rush service. For example, the control unit 41 receives information regarding the situation when the security guard rushed to the residence from a security guard who rushed to the residence. The control unit 41 transmits the received information to the terminals 13 and 14.

The control unit 41 receives information regarding the device status from the surveillance camera 2 while providing the security service. The control unit 41 transmits information regarding device information of the surveillance camera 2 to the terminals 13 and 14. For example, the control unit 41 transmits information indicating that the battery level of the surveillance camera 2 is low to the terminals 13 and 14. Thereby, the users of the terminals 13 and 14 can understand that the battery level of the surveillance camera 2 is low.

When stopping the security service linked to the surveillance camera 2, the control unit 41 transmits information for stopping the security service to the surveillance camera 2. Thereby, the surveillance camera 2 can turn off the output section 34.

In FIG. 5, an example of the block configuration of the service server 10 has been described, but the user server 9 and the management server 11 may also have the same block configuration as in FIG. 5. However, the control unit of the user server 9 has a different function from the control unit 41 described with reference to FIG. The control unit of the management server 11 has a different function from the control unit 41 described with reference to FIG.

Further, the terminals 12 to 14 may also have a block configuration similar to that in FIG. 5. However, the terminals 12 to 14 may have an input section that inputs signals output from the touch panel and an output section that outputs signals to the touch panel. Furthermore, the control units of each of the terminals 12 to 14 have different functions from the control unit 41 described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 6 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the security system. The button 22 of the surveillance camera 2 accepts a press operation from the user to start the security service. The button 22 of the surveillance camera 2 receives a press operation from the user to stop the security service (S1).

The surveillance camera 2 starts service change processing (S2). For example, when the button 22 is pressed while the security service is not being provided, the surveillance camera 2 performs the process of starting the security service. When the button 22 is pressed while the surveillance camera 2 is receiving the security service, the surveillance camera 2 performs a process to stop the security service.

The surveillance camera 2 transmits a service change request to the user server 9 (S3). The service change request may be interpreted as a start request requesting the service server 10 to start a security service. Further, the service change request may be interpreted as a stop request requesting the service server 10 to stop the security service.

Upon receiving the service change request transmitted in S3, the user server 9 updates the user management information (S4). For example, the user server 9 manages user management information indicating the usage status of the security service by the user in the storage unit. The user server 9 registers the date and time of receiving the service change request from the surveillance camera 2 in the user management information in the storage unit.

In response to receiving the service change request transmitted in S3, the user server 9 notifies the terminals 13 and 14 that the button 22 of the surveillance camera 2 has been pressed (S5).

In response to receiving the notification sent in S5, the terminals 13 and 14 notify the user that the security service has started at home (S6). For example, the terminals 13 and 14 notify the user on their display devices that the security service has started.

After updating the user management information in S4, the user server 9 transmits a service change request to the service server 10 (S7).

Upon receiving the service change request transmitted in S7, the servicer server 10 updates the servicer management information (S8). For example, the user server 9 manages servicer management information indicating the usage status of the security service by the user in the storage unit. The user server 9 registers the date and time when the service change request was received from the user server 9 in the servicer management information in the storage unit.

After updating the servicer management information in S8, the servicer server 10 transmits a service change request to the management server 11 (S9).

Upon receiving the service change request transmitted in S9, the management server 11 updates the contract master management information (S10). For example, the management server 11 manages contract master management information indicating the user's usage status of security services in the storage unit. The management server 11 registers the date and time of receiving the service change request from the servicer server 10 in the contract master management information in the storage unit. Furthermore, the management server 11 manages billing information for the security service from the time the start request is registered until the stop request is received in the contract master management information.

After updating the contract master management information in S10, the management server 11 transmits a service change response to the service server 10 (S11). The service change response may be considered as a response to the security service start request. Further, the service change request may be considered as a response to a request to stop the security service.

Upon receiving the service change response transmitted in S11, the servicer server 10 updates the servicer management information (S12). For example, the servicer server 10 registers the date and time of receiving the service change response from the management server 11 in the servicer management information.

After updating the servicer management information in S12, the servicer server 10 transmits a service change response to the user server 9 (S13).

Upon receiving the service change response transmitted in S13, the user server 9 updates the user management information (S14). For example, the user server 9 registers the date and time of receiving the service change response from the service server 10 in the user management information.

After updating the user management information in S14, the user server 9 transmits a service change response to the surveillance camera 2 (S15).

When the surveillance camera 2 receives the service change response transmitted in S15, it notifies the user that the state of the security service has changed (S16). For example, the surveillance camera 2 notifies the user that the state of the security service has changed by turning on and off the output unit 34.

FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the security system. When the surveillance camera 2 receives the service response in S16 of FIG. 6, the security system executes the sequence process shown in FIG. 7.

The surveillance camera 2 starts a service change confirmation process (S21). For example, when the surveillance camera 2 receives the service change response in S16 of FIG. 6, it starts the security service change confirmation process.

The surveillance camera 2 starts synchronization processing to share information with the user server 9, servicer server 10, and management server 11 (S22). In other words, the security system is designed to prevent a gap in perception regarding the security service (for example, a gap in the perception of the cost of the security service) between the user receiving the security service and the provider providing the security service. , the surveillance camera 2, the user server 9, the servicer server 10, and the management server 11 share information.

The surveillance camera 2 transmits a synchronization request to the user server 9 (S23). The synchronization request includes the time when the surveillance camera 2 changed the service status of the security service, the usage history, and the like. The usage record may include, for example, when the surveillance camera 2 stops providing security services, the usage time of the security services. Further, the usage record may include, for example, when the surveillance camera 2 receives a security service, information regarding the housing situation aggregated by the surveillance camera 2 and equipment information of the surveillance camera.

Upon receiving the synchronization request transmitted in S23, the user server 9 updates the user management information (S24). For example, the user server 9 registers the change time, usage history, etc. included in the synchronization request received from the surveillance camera 2 in the user management information in the storage unit.

After updating the user management information in S24, the user server 9 transmits a synchronization request to the service server 10 (S25).

Upon receiving the synchronization request transmitted in S25, the servicer server 10 updates the servicer management information (S26). For example, the user server 9 registers the change time, usage history, etc. included in the synchronization request received from the user server 9 in the servicer management information in the storage unit.

After updating the servicer management information in S26, the servicer server 10 transmits a synchronization request to the management server 11 (S27).

When the management server 11 receives the synchronization request transmitted in S27, it queries and updates the contract master management information (S28). For example, the management server 11 registers the change time, usage history, etc. included in the synchronization request received from the servicer server 10 in the contract master management information in the storage unit. The management server 11 also inquires, for example, whether the usage time of the security service included in the synchronization request matches the usage time managed in the contract master management information.

After inquiring and updating the contract master management information in S28, the management server 11 transmits a synchronization response to the service server 10 (S29). The management server 11 may include in the synchronization response an inquiry result as to whether or not the usage time of the security service included in the synchronization request matches the usage time managed in the contract master management information.

Upon receiving the synchronization response transmitted in S29, the servicer server 10 updates the servicer management information (S30). For example, the servicer server 10 registers the date and time of receiving the synchronization response from the management server 11 in the servicer management information.

After updating the servicer management information in S30, the servicer server 10 transmits a synchronization response to the user server 9 (S31).

Upon receiving the service synchronization response transmitted in S31, the user server 9 updates the user management information (S32). For example, the user server 9 registers the date and time of receiving the synchronization response from the service server 10 in the user management information.

After updating the user management information in S32, the user server 9 transmits service change confirmation to the terminals 13 and 14 (S33).

Upon receiving the service change confirmation transmitted in S33, the terminals 13 and 14 notify the user that the security service change has been confirmed (S34). For example, the terminals 13 and 14 notify the user on their display devices that the change in security service has been finalized. Furthermore, the terminals 13 and 14 may display the cost from the time the security service starts to the time it stops on the display device.

After updating the user management information in S32, the user server 9 transmits a synchronization response to the surveillance camera 2 (S35).

When the surveillance camera 2 receives the synchronization response transmitted in S35 (S36), it notifies the user in the residence that the security service change confirmation process has been completed. For example, the surveillance camera 2 notifies the user in the residence that the security service change confirmation process is completed by turning on and off the output unit 34.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the user server 9. The user server 9 receives requests and notifications from the surveillance camera 2 and the terminals 13 and 14 (S41). Requests and notifications from the surveillance camera 2 include, for example, alarm information detected using the electric lock 4 and the sensor 7, addition of new connected devices, abnormality information due to a failure, disconnection, or battery exhaustion of the surveillance camera 2, and the surveillance camera. 2 or settings changes of connected devices, remaining battery power information, etc. may also be included. Further, the requests and notifications from the terminals 13 and 14 may include confirmation completion for alarm information and the like.

The user server 9 transmits the request and notification received in step S41 to the terminals 13 and 14 (S42).

The user server 9 determines whether security service is in progress (S43).

When the user server 9 determines that the security service is in progress ("YES" in S43), the user server 9 transmits the request and notification received in step S41 to the service server 10 (S44).

The user server 9 confirms synchronization among the user server 9, servicer server 10, and monitoring server 11 (S45).

If the user server 9 determines in S43 that the security service is not in progress ("NO" in S43), or if the process in step S45 is executed, the user server 9 updates the user management information stored in the storage unit (S46). ).

As explained above, the surveillance camera 2 uses the button 22, the communication unit 35 that communicates with the servicer server 10, and the start request that requests the servicer server 10 to start the security service in response to the operation of the button 22. The control unit 32 includes a control unit 32 that transmits a stop request requesting the stop of the security service. The service server server 10 includes a communication unit 42 that receives a start request requesting to start a security service and a stop request requesting a stop of the security service from the surveillance camera 2, and a communication unit 42 that receives a stop request after receiving the start request. The control unit 41 includes a control unit 41 that performs billing processing for security services until the security service is completed.

As a result, the servicer server 10 can perform billing processing for the security service from the time it receives the start request from the surveillance camera 2 to the time it receives the stop request, and the user who receives the security service can use the security service for a limited time. You can pay accordingly.

Note that the service server server 10 and the management server 11 may be realized by one server. That is, the service server 10 may manage security service contracts and perform billing processing.

Further, the service server 10 may change the user's contract status in response to pressing the button 22 of the surveillance camera 2.

In the embodiments described above, the notation "... section" used for each component is "... circuit (circuitry)," "... device," "... unit," or "... unit." ... module" may be substituted with other notation.

Although the embodiments have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present disclosure is not limited to such examples. It is clear that those skilled in the art can come up with various changes and modifications within the scope of the claims. It is understood that such changes or modifications also fall within the technical scope of the present disclosure. Further, each component in the embodiments may be arbitrarily combined without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure.

The present disclosure can be implemented with software, hardware, or software in conjunction with hardware. Each functional block used in the description of the above embodiment is partially or entirely realized as an LSI that is an integrated circuit, and each process explained in the above embodiment is partially or entirely realized as an LSI, which is an integrated circuit. It may be controlled by one LSI or a combination of LSIs. The LSI may be composed of individual chips, or may be composed of a single chip that includes some or all of the functional blocks. The LSI may include data input and output. LSIs are sometimes called ICs, system LSIs, super LSIs, and ultra LSIs depending on the degree of integration.

The method of circuit integration is not limited to LSI, but may be implemented using a dedicated circuit, a general-purpose processor, or a dedicated processor. Furthermore, an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) that can be programmed after the LSI is manufactured or a reconfigurable processor that can reconfigure the connections and settings of circuit cells inside the LSI may be used. The present disclosure may be implemented as digital or analog processing.

Furthermore, if an integrated circuit technology that replaces LSI emerges due to advancements in semiconductor technology or other derived technology, then of course the functional blocks may be integrated using that technology. Possibilities include the application of biotechnology.

The present disclosure is useful for security services using surveillance cameras placed inside buildings.

1 Security system 2 Surveillance camera 3, 6 Adapter 4 Electric lock 5 Door phone 7 Sensor 8 Router 9 User server 10 Service server 11 Management server 12-14 Terminal

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an operation section;
A communication department that communicates with the security server,
a control unit that transmits, to the security server, a start request requesting to start a security service and a stop request requesting to stop the security service, in response to an operation of the operation unit;
Surveillance camera with. The operation unit is a button,
The control unit alternately transmits the start request and the stop request each time the button is pressed.
The surveillance camera according to claim 1. further comprising an output unit that turns on and off based on start information indicating the start of the security service and stop information indicating the stop of the security service transmitted from the security server;
The surveillance camera according to claim 1 or 2. the output unit lights up while receiving the security service;
The surveillance camera according to claim 3. The output section is provided in the operation section,
The surveillance camera according to claim 3 or 4. The control unit transmits alarm information regarding an abnormality in the building detected using an external sensor to the security server while receiving the security service.
A surveillance camera according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The control unit accepts a call from a terminal of a security service provider while receiving the security service.
A surveillance camera according to any one of claims 1 to 6. The control unit transmits device information indicating a device status of the surveillance camera to the security server while receiving the security service.
A surveillance camera according to any one of claims 1 to 7. The control unit transmits an image captured by a camera to the security server while receiving the security service.
A surveillance camera according to any one of claims 1 to 8. The operation unit is provided at the top of the surveillance camera,
A surveillance camera according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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