JP7359923B2 - Collaboration system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a cooperation system.

Conventionally, electric locks that can be electrically locked or unlocked have been known (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP2018-35511A

By the way, a control system has been proposed that controls locking or unlocking of an electric lock such as the electric lock of Patent Document 1 by remote control from a position away from the electric lock. If there are multiple target electric locks, there is a possibility that the electric lock other than the intended electric lock may be mistaken for one, resulting in erroneous control.

Therefore, the inventor of the present application used a control system that controls the electric lock as well as an imaging system that images the room in which the electric lock is installed, and while checking the image taken by the imaging system, the control system We came up with the idea of preventing erroneous control by controlling the lock.

However, when two types of systems are used, it is necessary to manage each system separately, which may make management of the systems complicated.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a cooperation system that can improve manageability.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, a cooperation system according to claim 1 includes a control system that controls a controlled object, and an imaging system that images an imaging object related to the controlled object. , a cooperation system in which the control system and the imaging system operate in cooperation with each other, the imaging system is configured to be able to control the control target via the control system, and the cooperation system includes: a management unit that performs a process of specifying whether the control command is received from the imaging system side or from the control system side, when a control command for controlling the control target is received; The linked system is capable of displaying information regarding the entity that controlled the controlled object , and the controlled object includes electric locks, human sensors, setting of the occupancy status of a specific area managed by an entry/exit management system, and entry/exit management. The control target includes at least one of the settings of the security status of a specific area managed by the system, and the control target is the setting of the occupancy status of the specific area managed by the access control system, and the specific area managed by the access control system. In the case of the security state setting, the imaging target related to the control target is a room, a district, or a section whose entry/exit is managed by an entry/exit management system.

According to the cooperation system according to claim 1, it is possible to solve the problems of the present application.

1 is an overall diagram showing a management system according to embodiments 1 and 2. FIG. It is a layout diagram of cameras and electric locks in a building. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a terminal device. It is a block diagram showing a control side server device. It is a figure which illustrated camera information. It is a diagram illustrating equipment information. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating association information. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating device information. It is a diagram illustrating authentication information. 7 is a flowchart of imaging side management processing according to the first embodiment. This is a display example of information displayed on the screen of the imaging side server device, etc. This is a display example of information displayed on the screen of the imaging side server device, etc. This is a display example of information displayed on the screen of the imaging side server device, etc. 7 is a flowchart of imaging side management processing according to the second embodiment. This is an example of displaying information regarding control of a controlled object.

EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION Below, each embodiment of the cooperation system based on this invention is described in detail based on drawing. Note that the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[Basic concept of each embodiment]
First, the basic concept of each embodiment will be explained. Each embodiment generally relates to a cooperation system.

Here, the "cooperation system" is a system that manages controlled objects, such as a dedicated system that manages controlled objects, and a system that manages controlled objects for general-purpose devices (such as computers used for general purpose). This is a concept that includes systems realized by implementing functions. This cooperative system is a concept that includes a system that causes a control system and an imaging system to operate in cooperation with each other, and includes, for example, the control system and an imaging system, and, as an example, includes a management means.

Furthermore, a "control system" is a system that controls a controlled object, and an "imaging system" is a system that images an imaging object related to a controlled object. This is a system that controls the controlled object using "Mutually link the control system and the imaging system" is a concept that includes operating each system in a mutually electrically connected state, for example, wired or wireless communication between each system. This is a concept that includes things such as operating the computer while doing so.

Furthermore, the term "captured image" refers to an image in which a subject is captured, and is a concept that includes, for example, a still image or a moving image. "Imaging target" is an object, person, or animal to be imaged, and is, for example, an object related to a control target, such as a room whose entrance/exit is managed by an entrance/exit control system; Districts, divisions, etc. (hereinafter, "rooms, districts, divisions, etc." are also simply referred to as "rooms, etc."), the security system itself, the rooms guarded by the security system, or electric locks. The door itself, the room in which the door is installed, the automatic door itself, the room in which the automatic door is installed, or any sensor such as a human sensor, or This concept includes rooms where sensors are installed. Note that the "room entry/exit control system" is a system that manages the entry and exit of people or animals, and includes, for example, any room entry/exit control device (e.g., a card reader, and an arbitrary control system based on the information read by the card reader). This is a system equipped with a server computer, etc. that performs processing. Note that as this room entry/exit control device, a known device other than the one exemplified here may be adopted, but here, for example, a case where a card reader and a server computer are used in this way will be exemplified (described later). The same applies to security equipment). In addition, a "security system" is a system that performs security and issues an alarm when an abnormality occurs. This system is equipped with a server computer, etc. that performs arbitrary processing. Further, as an entry/exit system that also serves as a security system, the entry/exit management system and the security system may be configured as one system. Hereinafter, the term "access control system" may be used to refer to both the access control system and the security system.

In addition, a "control target" is an object to be controlled, specifically, an object or event (including state, settings, etc.) related to the imaging target, such as the imaging target itself or the imaging target. It is a concept that includes objects that have some kind of relationship, and examples include at least one entry/exit control device (that is, any device such as a card reader and/or a server computer) constituting the entry/exit control system, an electric lock, and at least one security device constituting the security system (i.e., a human sensor and/or any device such as a server computer), various monitoring states and control settings managed by the entry/exit management system (i.e., entry/exit information This concept includes various variables such as room occupancy status, which monitors whether or not there is a person in the managed room, and security settings, which determines whether or not to provide security for a specific area.

Furthermore, the "management means" is means for performing management processing for managing the cooperative system. “Management processing” is processing for managing the cooperative system, and is a concept that includes, for example, first to sixth management processing.

The "first management process" is a process for managing the control history. Specifically, when a control command for controlling a control target is received, it is determined whether the control command has been received from the imaging system side or the control history is managed. This concept includes processing for identifying whether a control command has been received from the system side. Note that a "control command" is a command for controlling a controlled object, and is a concept that includes, for example, an electric signal (including radio waves) and the like.

Further, the "second management process" is a process for managing control history, and specifically, when a control command is received from a user terminal, it is a concept that includes a process for identifying the user terminal.

In addition, the "third management process" is a process for managing control history, and specifically includes a process for storing stored information including information specifying from which control command was received in the cooperative system. It is a concept. "Stored information" is information that specifies from which side a control command for a controlled object was received; for example, whether the control command was received from the imaging system side or from the control system side. , or information that specifies whether a control command has been received from a user terminal. Note that "receiving a control command from the imaging system" indicates, for example, that the cooperative system accepts a control command that is output when a user operates any device included in the imaging system. In addition, "receiving a control command from the control system side" indicates, for example, that the cooperative system receives a control command that is output when a user operates any device included in the control system. Moreover, "receiving a control command from a user terminal" indicates that, for example, the cooperation system receives a control command that is output when a user operates a user terminal.

The "fourth management process" is a process that prohibits control. Specifically, it is a concept that includes a process that prohibits control of a controlled object from other than the control system side. This concept includes not performing control measures when a command is received. The "fifth management process" is a process that outputs information. Specifically, it is a concept that includes a process that outputs information related to control of a controlled object. For example, it accepts control commands from other than the control system side. In this case, the concept includes processing for displaying information regarding control of a controlled object on a display unit of a control system. The "sixth management process" is a process for authenticating a user, and specifically, it is a concept that includes a process for authenticating a user who accesses the cooperative system.

Furthermore, a "user terminal" is a terminal device carried by a user, and is a concept that includes, for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, or a notebook personal computer. "Information related to the control of a controlled object" is information related to controlling the controlled object, such as information related to the entity controlling the controlled object (for example, information related to the entity controlling the controlled object (for example, remote control using a user terminal). This is a concept that includes information indicating that a control target is being executed), information indicating that an instruction to control a controlled object is being executed, and information indicating the result of executing the instruction. "User authentication" refers to confirming the legitimacy of the user, and includes, for example, confirming that the user accessing the linked system is a user who is authorized to access the linked system. It is a concept.

In addition, the management means may be provided in either the control system or the imaging system, or may be provided in both systems, but in each of the embodiments below, the management means is provided in the control system or the imaging system. An example case will be explained in which it is provided in the following. In addition, in each embodiment, cases will be described in which the first to third management processes and the sixth management process are performed. In particular, in the first embodiment, a case in which a control command is received from the control system side, and a case in which the imaging system side In the second embodiment, when the user terminal belongs to the imaging system side, the case where the control command is accepted from the user terminal side will be explained as an example; The case where a control command is accepted from the control system side will be explained as an example. Note that the fourth and fifth management processes will be explained in a modified example.

[Specific contents of embodiment]
Next, specific contents of each embodiment will be explained.

(Embodiment 1)
First, Embodiment 1 will be described. Embodiment 1 will be described by exemplifying a case where a control command is received from the control system side and a case where a control command is received from the imaging system side.

(composition)
First, the configuration of the management system according to this embodiment will be explained. FIG. 1 is an overall diagram showing a management system according to this embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a layout diagram of cameras and electric locks in a building.

The management system 900 of this embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is a cooperative system, and includes an imaging system 100 and a control system 300 that are electrically connected to cooperate with each other. Note that the number of each device included in the management system 900 can be set arbitrarily, but here, for example, unless otherwise specified, the number of devices shown in FIG. I will explain.

(Configuration - Imaging system)
The imaging system 100 includes, for example, an imaging-side server device 11, a communication device 12, a camera 13, and a terminal device 2. Note that the control system 300 is also provided with an imaging side client device configured similarly to the control side client device 3 described later, but it is not shown here for convenience of explanation.

(Configuration - Imaging system - Imaging side server device)
The imaging side server device 11 is a device that functions as a server on the imaging system 100 side, and is capable of communicating with the terminal device 2 via the communication device 12, and also communicates with the camera 13, the control side client device 3, and the control side This device is connected so as to be able to communicate with the server device 5 and to be able to control the camera 13. Although the specific type and configuration of this imaging-side server device 11 are arbitrary, it can be configured using, for example, a computer having each section similar to each section of the control-side server device 5 of the control system 300.

(Configuration - Imaging system - Communication device)
The communication device 12 is a relay device that relays wireless communication with the terminal device 2. Although the specific type and configuration of this communication device 12 are arbitrary, it can be configured using, for example, a known technique such as a router that performs wireless communication.

(Configuration - Imaging system - Camera)
The camera 13 is an imaging device that takes an image of an object to be imaged, and is, for example, a device that takes a moving image. Although the specific type and configuration of this camera 13 are arbitrary, it can be configured using, for example, a known image sensor. Here, for example, a case where cameras 131 to 134 shown in FIG. 2 are used as the camera 13 will be explained. The camera 131 is installed in area A on the 1st floor and is configured to take images of the same area on the same floor, and the camera 132 is installed in area B on the 1st floor and is configured to capture images within the same area on the same floor. The camera 133 is installed in area A on the second floor and is configured to image the area within the same floor as the area. will be described below assuming that it is installed in area B on the second floor and configured to image the same area on the same floor as an imaging target.

(Configuration - Imaging system - Terminal device)
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the terminal device. The terminal device 2 in FIG. 1 is a user terminal, and includes, for example, the communication section 21, the touch pad 22, the display 23, the recording section 24, and the control section 25 shown in FIG.

(Configuration - Imaging system - Terminal device - Communication department)
The communication unit 21 is a communication means for communicating with an external device via a network. Although the specific type and configuration of this communication unit 21 are arbitrary, it can be configured using, for example, known mobile wireless communication means.

(Configuration - Imaging system - Terminal device - Touchpad)
The touch pad 22 is an operation means (operation unit) that receives various operation inputs from the user by being pressed with the user's finger or the like. Although the specific type and configuration of the touch pad 22 are arbitrary, for example, a publicly known touch pad equipped with an operation position detecting means using a resistive film type, a capacitance type, or the like can be used.

(Configuration - Imaging system - Terminal device - Display)
The display 23 is an image display unit (display unit) that displays various images under the control of the control unit 25. Although the specific configuration of the display 23 is arbitrary, it can be configured using, for example, a flat panel display such as a known liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. Note that the touch pad 22 and the display 23 described above may be integrally formed as a touch panel.

(Configuration - Imaging system - Terminal device - Recording unit)
The recording unit 24 is a recording unit that records programs and various data necessary for the operation of the terminal device 2, and is configured using, for example, a flash memory (not shown) as an external recording device. However, instead of or in conjunction with the flash memory, any other recording medium can be used, including a hard disk, a magnetic recording medium such as a magnetic disk, or an optical recording medium such as a DVD or Blu-ray disc.

(Configuration - Imaging system - Terminal device - Control unit)
The control unit 25 is a control means for controlling the terminal device 2, and specifically includes a CPU, various programs interpreted and executed on the CPU (basic control programs such as an OS, and specific functions activated on the OS). A computer is equipped with an internal memory such as a RAM for storing programs and various data. In particular, the program according to the embodiment substantially configures each part of the control unit 25 by being installed in the terminal device 2 via any recording medium or network. Note that the processing performed by each section of the control section 25 will be described later.

(Configuration - control system)
The control system 300 includes, for example, a control client device 3, a control panel 4, a card reader 41, an electric lock 42, a sensor 43, and a control server device 5.

(Configuration - Control System - Control Side Client Device)
The control-side client device 3 is a device that functions as a client on the control system 300 side, and is capable of communicating with, for example, the control-side server device 5 and the imaging-side server device 11, and also communicates with the terminal device 2 via the communication device 12. It is a device that is connected so that it can communicate with. Although the specific type and configuration of this control-side client device 3 are arbitrary, it can be configured using, for example, a computer having each section similar to each section of the control-side server device 5.

(Configuration - control system - control panel)
The control panel 4 is a control means that controls a controlled object based on commands from the control side server device 5. Although the specific type and configuration of the control panel 4 are arbitrary, for example, it can be configured using a known control circuit, and is configured to control the card reader 41, the electric lock 42, and the sensor 43. There is.

(Configuration - Control System - Card Reader)
The card reader 41 is an object to be controlled, and is, for example, the aforementioned room entry/exit control device. Although the specific type and configuration of this card reader 41 are arbitrary, it can be configured using, for example, a reading circuit technology that reads information from a so-called IC card using short-range wireless communication technology. Note that the card reader 41 is actually installed at any location in the building shown in FIG. 2, but for convenience of explanation, only the electric lock 42 will be explained as an example of the control target. In FIG. 2, it is not shown (the same applies to the sensor 43).

(Configuration - Control system - Electric lock)
The electric lock 42 is an object to be controlled, and is, for example, a lock that can be electrically locked or unlocked. Although the specific type and configuration of this electric lock 42 are arbitrary, for example, it can be configured to include an electric circuit that enables electrical locking or unlocking by remote control. Here, for example, a case where electric locks 421 to 424 shown in FIG. 2 are used as the electric lock 42 will be explained. The electric lock 421 is installed on the door in area A on the 1st floor (the door imaged by the camera 131), and the electric lock 422 is installed on the door in area B on the 1st floor (the door imaged by the camera 132). The electric lock 423 is installed on the door in area A on the second floor (the door imaged by camera 133), and the electric lock 424 is installed on the door in area B on the second floor. (The door imaged by the camera 134) will be described below.

(Configuration - Control System - Sensor)
The sensor 43 is an object to be controlled, and is, for example, the aforementioned human sensor. Although the specific type and configuration of this sensor 43 are arbitrary, it can be configured using, for example, a detection circuit that detects a person using infrared rays, ultrasonic waves, visible light, or the like.

(Configuration - Control system - Control side server device)
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the control side server device. The control-side server device 5 in FIG. 1 is a device that functions as a server on the control system 300 side, and is capable of communicating with the terminal device 2 via the communication device 12, and also includes the control-side client device 3 and the control panel 4. , and the control-side server device 5, and is connected so as to be able to control the card reader 41, electric lock 42, and sensor 43 via the control panel 4. The control side server device 5 includes, for example, the communication section 51, the operation section 52, the display section 53, the recording section 54, and the control section 55 shown in FIG.

(Configuration - Control system - Control side server device - Communication department)
The communication unit 51 is a communication means for communicating with an external device via a network. Although the specific type and configuration of this communication section 51 are arbitrary, it can be configured using, for example, a known communication circuit.

(Configuration - control system - control side server device - operation unit)
The operation unit 52 is an operation means that accepts various operation inputs from the user. Although the specific type and configuration of this operation unit 52 are arbitrary, it can be configured using, for example, a keyboard, a mouse, or the like.

(Configuration - Control system - Control side server device - Display unit)
The display section 53 is an image display means that displays various images under the control of the control section 55. Although the specific configuration of the display section 53 is arbitrary, it can be configured using, for example, a flat panel display such as a known liquid crystal display or an organic EL display.

(Configuration - Control system - Control side server device - Recording unit)
The recording unit 54 is a recording unit (storage unit) that records programs and various data necessary for the operation of the control-side server device 5, and can be configured in the same manner as the recording unit 24 of the terminal device 2, for example. . This recording unit 54 stores, for example, camera information, equipment information, association information, device information, and authentication information.

(Configuration - Control system - Control side server device - Recording unit - Camera information)
"Camera information" is information that identifies a camera. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating camera information. As shown in FIG. 5, the camera information is stored, for example, by correlating the item "camera ID", the item "camera location information", the item "camera name information", and the information corresponding to each item. are doing. The information corresponding to the item "Camera ID" is camera identification information (hereinafter, identification information is referred to as "ID") that uniquely identifies the camera (in FIG. 5, the camera IDs of cameras 131 to 134 in FIG. certain "IDc1" to "IDc4", etc.). The information corresponding to the item "camera location information" is camera location information that specifies the location where the camera is installed and the image is to be captured (in FIG. 5, "1st floor A area" in FIG. 2, etc.). The information corresponding to the item "Camera name information" is camera name information that specifies the name of the camera (in Figure 5, it is a name that allows the user to recognize and identify the camera, and specifically, it is a name that allows the user to recognize and identify the camera. (e.g., "1st floor A area camera"). Although the specific storage method for such camera information is arbitrary, for example, the information is stored by the control unit 55 by receiving the information via the communication unit 51 or the operation unit 52 (equipment information , association information, and device information).

(Configuration - Control system - Control side server device - Recording section - Equipment information)
"Equipment information" is equipment information that specifies a control target as equipment. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating equipment information. As shown in FIG. 6, the equipment information includes, for example, the item "equipment ID", the item "equipment location information", the item "equipment type information", the item "equipment name information", and the item "equipment control candidate information". , information corresponding to each item are stored in correspondence with each other. The information corresponding to the item "equipment ID" is an equipment ID that uniquely identifies the equipment (in FIG. 6, "IDf1" to "IDf4", which are the equipment IDs of the electric locks 421 to 424 in FIG. 2, etc.). The information corresponding to the item "equipment location information" is equipment location information that specifies the installation location of the equipment or the location managed by the equipment (in FIG. 6, "1st floor A area" in FIG. 2, etc.). The information corresponding to the item "equipment type information" is equipment type information that specifies the type of equipment (eg, "electric lock" in FIG. 6). The information corresponding to the item "equipment name information" is equipment name information that specifies the name of the equipment (in Figure 6, it is a name that allows the user to recognize and identify the equipment, and specifically, it is the equipment location information and (This is a name that includes equipment type information, such as "1st floor A area electric lock"). The information corresponding to the item "equipment control candidate information" is equipment control candidate information that specifies the control content that can be performed on the equipment (in Fig. 6, it is possible to unlock and lock the equipment). ``Unlocked, locked,'' etc.) that specify something.

(Configuration - Control system - Control side server device - Recording section - Association information)
"Association information" is image control object related information. Note that "image control object related information" is information for mutually associating a captured image of an imaging target with a control target related to the imaging target of the captured image, for example, the captured image itself and the control target. This is a concept that includes information that mutually associates the control object with the control target and information that mutually associates the control object with an imaging means such as a camera that captures a captured image. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating association information. As shown in FIG. 7, the association information mutually links the item "Camera ID", the item "Equipment ID", the item "Equipment control information", and the item "Equipment control specific information" with the information corresponding to each item. It is stored in association with. Note that the information corresponding to the item "Camera ID" and the information corresponding to the item "Equipment ID" are the same as the information with the same name in FIGS. 5 and 6. The information corresponding to the item "equipment control information" is equipment control information that specifies the control content to be performed on the equipment (in FIG. 7, it is one piece of information included in the equipment control candidate information in FIG. 6, for example, "Lock", "Unlock", etc.). The information corresponding to the item "Equipment control specific information" is equipment control specific information that specifies the equipment to be controlled and the control content (in Figure 7, the user recognizes the equipment to be controlled and the control content). Specifically, it is information with a name that includes the equipment name information in FIG. 6 and the equipment control information in FIG. 7, such as "1st floor A area electric lock").

(Configuration - Control System - Control Side Server Device - Recording Unit - Device Information)
“Device information” is information that identifies devices other than those to be controlled among the various devices of the management system 900. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating device information. As shown in FIG. 8, the device information stores items such as "device ID,""affiliationinformation," and "device type information," with information corresponding to each item mutually associated with each other. . Note that the information corresponding to the item "device ID" is a device ID that identifies various devices. This device ID is arbitrary, but for example, "IDa11" is set as the device ID for the imaging side server device 11 in FIG. 1, and "IDa2" is set as the device ID for the terminal device 2. Assuming that "IDa3" is set as the device ID in the control side client device 3, and "IDa5" is set as the device ID in the control side server device 5, these device IDs in FIG. IDa11'' etc. are stored. It should be noted that the concept that the device ID is set includes the fact that the device ID is recorded in the recording section of each device. The information corresponding to the item "Affiliation information" is the affiliation information that specifies the system to which each device belongs (in FIG. 8, "Imaging" that specifies that the system to which it belongs is the imaging system 100, and (“control”) that identifies the system to be controlled as the control system 300. The information corresponding to the item "device type information" is device type information that specifies the type of each device (in Figure 8, "server" that identifies a server, a client (as an example, a "client" that identifies a user terminal (for example, a device that wirelessly communicates with a server and that performs remote control); and a "terminal device" that identifies a user terminal (for example, a device that wirelessly communicates with a server and performs remote control).

(Configuration - Control system - Control side server device - Recording section - Authentication information)
"Authentication information" is information used to authenticate a user. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating authentication information. As shown in FIG. 9, the authentication information stores an item "user ID", an item "password information", and information corresponding to each item in mutual correspondence. The information corresponding to the item "user ID" is a user ID that uniquely identifies the user of the management system 900 (in FIG. 9, "IDu1", etc.). The information corresponding to the item "password information" is password information that specifies the password used for authentication (in FIG. 9, "passwd1", etc.). The specific method of storing such authentication information is arbitrary, but for example, the administrator determines each piece of information based on an application from the user, and then stores the information via the communication unit 51 or the operation unit 52. By inputting information and accepting the inputted information, the control unit 55 stores the information.

(Configuration - Control system - Control side server device - Control unit)
The control unit 55 is a control means that controls the control side server device 5, and can be configured in the same manner as the control unit 25 of the terminal device 2, for example. Functionally, the control section 55 includes a management section 551. The management unit 551 is a management unit that performs management processing to manage the management system 900. Specifically, when receiving a control command for controlling a controlled object, the management unit 551 is a management unit that performs management processing to manage the management system 900. This is a means for performing processing to identify whether a control command has been received from the system side. Note that the processing performed by each section of this control section 55 will be described later.

(process)
Next, the imaging side management process and the control side management process that are configured as described above and executed by the management system 900 will be described.

(Processing - Imaging side management processing)
First, the imaging side management processing will be explained. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the imaging side management process (steps are abbreviated as "S" in the description of each process below). 11 to 13 are display examples of information displayed on the screen of the imaging side server device, etc. “Imaging-side management processing” is roughly a process executed by the control-side server device 5 and any device of the imaging system 100, and for example, when a user operates a device belonging to the imaging system 100. This is a process of controlling the control target via the control-side server device 5. Here, for example, a case will be described in which the imaging side management process is executed by the control side server device 5 and the imaging side server device 11 of the imaging system 100. The timing for executing this imaging side management process is arbitrary, but for example, it is assumed that each device in the management system 900 is started and starts execution after turning on the power, and the explanation will be from the point where the execution starts ( The same applies to Embodiment 2).

At SA1 in FIG. 10, the control unit of the imaging side server device 11 accepts login. Although the specifics are arbitrary, for example, when the user performs a predetermined operation via the operation unit of the imaging side server device 11, the login by the user is accepted.

At SA2 in FIG. 10, the control unit of the imaging-side server device 11 determines whether or not to cooperate with the control system 300 side. Specifically, the determination is made based on whether or not a predetermined operation (for example, an operation of pressing a cooperation button, etc.) via the operation unit of the imaging-side server device 11 is received, although this is arbitrary. If the predetermined operation is not received, it is determined that cooperation is not to be performed (NO in SA2), and the process moves to SA5. Further, when the predetermined operation is received, it is determined that cooperation is to be performed (YES in SA2), and the process moves to SA3. Here, for example, when the user performs an operation of pressing a collaboration button, it is determined that collaboration is to be performed.

At SA3 in FIG. 10, the control unit of the imaging side server device 11 performs login. Specifically, this is optional, but for example, the user performs a predetermined operation via the operation unit of the imaging side server device 11, inputs the user ID and password set for the user, and enters the user ID and password set for the imaging side server device 11. The control unit acquires the input user ID and password information, and also acquires the device ID of its own recording unit, and then sends the acquired information to the control side server via its own communication unit. Send to device 5. Here, for example, a user for whom "IDu1" in FIG. , acquires this information and its own device ID "IDa11", and sends "user ID" = "IDu1", "password information" = "passwd1", and "device ID" = "IDa11" to the controlling server device. Send to 5. For convenience of explanation, here, we have shown an example where the user ID and password input by the user are sent in SA3, but for example, if the user is prompted to input the user ID and password in SA1, then the user ID and password input in SA1 are It may also be configured to transmit the information that has been sent.

On the other hand, at SB1 in FIG. 10, the management unit 551 of the control-side server device 5 performs authentication. Specifically, it is optional, for example, a method of authenticating using a registered password, or using two or more types of passwords (for example, a registered password and a one-time password randomly issued as appropriate). Although it is possible to use a so-called multi-step authentication method, the case where the former method is used will be explained here. Specifically, for example, in SA3, it is determined whether the user operating the imaging side server device 11 to perform the login process is legitimate. Specifically, each piece of information transmitted in SA3 is received via the communication unit 51, the user ID and password information are acquired from the received information, and after referring to the authentication information in FIG. , the determination is made based on whether a combination exists that matches the acquired combination of user ID and password information. If there is no matching combination, it is determined that the user is not valid (NO in SB1), prohibits execution of subsequent processing, and ends the processing. In this case, information indicating that the user is not authorized may be sent to the imaging side server device 11 side, and the information may be displayed on the imaging side server device 11, and then the process may be terminated. Further, if there is a matching combination, it is determined that the user is valid (YES in SB1), and the process moves to SB2. Here, for example, "user ID" = "IDu1", "password information" = "passwd1", and "device ID" = "IDa11" are received, and the combination of "IDu1" and "passwd1" is shown in FIG. Since it matches the combination of information on the top row, it is determined that the user is legitimate.

At SB2 in FIG. 10, the management unit 551 of the control-side server device 5 permits the process. Specifically, although this is optional, for example, information indicating that the user is legitimate and subsequent processing is permitted is transmitted to the imaging-side server device 11 via the communication unit 51.

On the other hand, at SA4 in FIG. 10, the control unit of the imaging-side server device 11 is placed in a login state. Specifically, it is optional, but for example, logged-in information, which is information that specifies that the control-side server device 5 has been logged in, is recorded in its own recording unit.

After determining in SA2 of FIG. 10 that cooperation is not to be performed (NO in SA2), or in SA5 after SA4, the control unit of the imaging-side server device 11 displays information. Although the specific details are arbitrary, for example, the display screen shown in FIG. 11 is generated according to the initial settings by the user, and the generated display screen is displayed on its own display unit. The display screen in Fig. 11 is a display screen for selecting cameras, and includes an "all cameras" image for selecting all cameras, a "1st floor camera" image for selecting only the cameras on the 1st floor, and a "1st floor camera" image for selecting only the cameras on the 1st floor. The "second floor camera" image in which only the cameras selected is displayed on the display screen so that it can be selected by the user. Here, for example, the control unit of the imaging-side server device 11 displays the display screen of FIG. 11 on the display unit of the imaging-side server device 11.

At SA6 in FIG. 10, the control unit of the imaging-side server device 11 receives a request to display a captured image. Specifically, the request to display the captured image is accepted by accepting a predetermined operation from the user via the operation unit of the imaging side server device 11 on the display screen displayed in SA5, although this is optional. Specifically, for example, when the user clicks the enter button G11 with one of the images selected by a predetermined operation via the operation unit of the imaging side server device 11, the selected one image accepts a request to display a captured image captured by a camera compatible with . Here, for example, if the "first floor camera" image in FIG. 11 is selected and the OK button G11 is clicked, a request to display images captured by cameras 131 and 132, which are cameras on the first floor, is accepted.

At SA7 in FIG. 10, the control unit of the imaging side server device 11 displays information. Although the specifics are optional, for example, the camera 13 corresponding to the request received at SA6 is identified, the moving image captured by the identified camera 13 is repeatedly acquired as a captured image, and the repeatedly acquired captured image is , starts displaying on its own display unit. Note that here, in order to identify the camera 13 that captured the moving image in later processing, a camera ID that identifies the camera 13 that captured the moving image is acquired together with the captured image. Here, for example, the control unit of the imaging side server device 11 specifies cameras 131 and 132 that are cameras on the first floor, and as shown in FIG. A moving image (that is, a moving image of area A on the first floor) is displayed, and a moving image captured by the specified camera 132 (that is, a moving image of area B on the first floor) is displayed in the second image display area R2. Note that here, for example, it is assumed that the camera information in FIG. Referring to the camera information, identify the camera name information in FIG. 5 that corresponds to the camera ID acquired with the above-mentioned video image, and specify the identified camera name information as "1st floor A area camera" or "1 The information shall be displayed around each display column, such as "Floor B Area Camera".

At SA8 in FIG. 10, the control unit of the imaging-side server device 11 receives a request to display equipment control specific information. Although the specifics are optional, for example, in the same way as in SA6, by accepting a predetermined operation from the user via the operation unit of the imaging side server device 11 on the display screen displayed in SA7, the equipment control can be specified. Accept requests to display information. Specifically, for example, when the user clicks the enter button G21 while selecting the moving image, which is the captured image whose display started in SA7, by a predetermined operation via the operation unit of the imaging side server device 11. , accepts a request to display equipment control specific information corresponding to the selected captured image. Here, for example, when the user performs a predetermined operation via the operation unit of the imaging side server device 11 and clicks on the first image display area R1 in FIG. 12 to select the moving image of the area A on the first floor, When the decision button G21 is clicked, a request to display equipment control specific information corresponding to area A on the first floor is accepted.

At SA9 in FIG. 10, the control unit of the imaging-side server device 11 determines whether or not the control-side server device 5 is logged in. Although the specific details are arbitrary, the determination is made, for example, based on whether logged-in information is recorded in the own recording unit. If the logged-in information is not recorded, it is determined that the control-side server device 5 is not logged in (NO in SA9), and the process moves to SA2. In this case, in order to prompt you to log in, you may display guidance information such as "You are not logged in to the control system. Please perform the steps to log in" on the display, and then proceed to SA2. good. Further, if logged-in information is recorded, it is determined that the control-side server device 5 is logged in (YES in SA9), and the process moves to SA10. Here, for example, if the user has already logged in and logged-in information is recorded, it is determined that the user is in a logged-in state.

At SA10 in FIG. 10, the control unit of the imaging-side server device 11 transmits image identification information. "Image specific information" is information that specifies the image selected when accepting a request to display equipment control specific information, and is information that specifies the image selected at SA8, for example. Here, for example, focusing on acquiring the camera ID together with the captured image in SA7, the camera ID corresponding to the image selected in SA8 is specified, image identification information including the specified camera ID is generated, The generated image specific information is transmitted to the control side server device 5. Here, for example, since the moving image of the area A on the 1st floor was selected by clicking the first image display area R1 in FIG. 12 in SA8, the moving image of the area A on the 1st floor displayed in the first image display area R1 is (In other words, the moving image captured by the camera 131) and image specifying information including "IDc1" as the camera ID transmitted together with the video are generated and transmitted.

On the other hand, at SB3 in FIG. 10, the management unit 551 of the control-side server device 5 receives image identification information. Specifically, it is optional, but for example, the image specifying information transmitted in SA10 is received and accepted via the communication unit 51. Here, for example, image identification information including "IDc1" is accepted.

At SB4 in FIG. 10, the management unit 551 of the control-side server device 5 acquires equipment control specific information. Specifically, this is optional, but for example, the image identification information received at SB3 is acquired, the camera ID included in the acquired image identification information is specified, and the identified camera ID is entered in the association information in FIG. The equipment control specific information associated with is specified as control information, and the identified equipment control specific information is acquired. Here, for example, since the image specifying information including "IDc1" was received at SB3, in the association information of FIG. and obtain "1st floor A area electric lock unlocking".

At SB5 in FIG. 8, the management unit 551 of the control-side server device 5 transmits equipment control specific information. Specifically, it is optional, but for example, the equipment control specific information acquired at SB4 is acquired, and the acquired equipment control specific information is transmitted to the imaging side server device 11 via the communication unit 51 and output. Here, for example, "1st floor A area electric lock locked" and "1st floor A area electric lock unlocked" are transmitted to the terminal device 2.

On the other hand, in SA11 of FIG. 10, the control unit of the imaging side server device 11 displays information. Specifically, it is optional, but for example, the equipment control specific information transmitted at SB5 is received via its own communication unit, and the received equipment control specific information is displayed on its own display unit. Here, for example, upon receiving "1st floor A area electric lock locked" and "1st floor A area electric lock unlocked", as shown in FIG. 13, an image of "1st floor A area electric lock locked" and Displays a list of images of "1st floor area A electric lock unlocked". Note that the display screen in FIG. 13 is a display image for displaying and selecting equipment control specific information, and is a display screen on which each piece of information and a determination button G31 are displayed.

At SA12 in FIG. 10, the control unit of the imaging-side server device 11 transmits equipment control specific information. Specifically, this is optional, but for example, when a predetermined operation on the display screen displayed in SA11 is received via the own operation unit, equipment control specific information is transmitted to the control side server device 5 via the own communication unit. Send to. Here, for example, when the user selects equipment control specific information displayed on the display unit of the imaging side server device 11 in SA11 by performing a predetermined operation via the operation unit of the imaging side server device 11, the imaging side The control unit of the server device 11 transmits the selected equipment control specific information to the control side server device 5 via the communication unit 21. Specifically, by performing a predetermined operation via the operation unit of the imaging side server device 11, the user clicks and selects the image of "1st floor area A electric lock" in FIG. 13, and presses the enter button G31. When clicked, the control unit of the imaging-side server device 11 transmits "1st floor A area electric lock locked" corresponding to the image of "1st floor A area electric lock locked."

On the other hand, at SB6 in FIG. 10, the management unit 551 of the control-side server device 5 receives equipment control specific information. Specifically, although it is optional, for example, the equipment control specific information transmitted in SA12 is received and accepted via the communication unit 51. Here, for example, "1st floor A area electric lock" is accepted. Note that the equipment control specific information received by the management unit 551 here corresponds to a "control command."

At SB7 in FIG. 10, the management unit 551 of the control-side server device 5 performs control. Specifically, it is optional, but for example, the equipment control specific information received at SB6 is acquired, the association information in FIG. 7 is referred to, and the equipment ID and equipment control information corresponding to the acquired equipment control specific information are acquired. After specifying the equipment identified by the identified equipment ID as the control target and specifying the control content specified by the identified equipment control information, Control the specified control content. Here, for example, since the equipment control specific information received at SB6 is "1st floor A area electric lock locked," the association information in FIG. 7 is referred to and the acquired equipment control specific information "1st floor A Identify "equipment ID" = "IDf1" and "equipment control information" = "lock" corresponding to "district electric lock lock", and control the electric lock 421 in Figure 2 identified by "equipment ID" = "IDf1" The electric lock 421 is locked via the control panel 4 after specifying "lock" which is the control content specified by the specified "equipment control information"="lock".

At SB8 in FIG. 10, the management unit 551 of the control-side server device 5 stores information. Although the specifics are arbitrary, for example, at least the above-mentioned storage information is recorded in the recording unit 54. Specifically, first, the device ID included in the information received at SB1 (that is, the information sent at SA3) is obtained, and after referring to the device information in FIG. Get the affiliation information of the person. Next, when the acquired affiliation information is "imaging", it is specified that a control command from the imaging system 100 side has been received, and information indicating that a control command from the imaging system 100 side has been received is stored as information. The data is stored in the recording unit 54. Note that the imaging-side management process in FIG. 10 is a process performed between the control-side server device 5 and the imaging system 100, and since a control command is accepted from the imaging system 100 side, SB8 Information specifying that a control command from the imaging system 100 has been received may be stored as storage information immediately at the time of execution. Next, the equipment control specific information received at SB6 is acquired, and the acquired equipment control specific information is stored as a control history.

Here, for example, the "device ID" = "IDa11" included in the information received at SB1 is acquired, and after referring to the device information in FIG. "Affiliation information" = "Imaging" is obtained. Next, since the acquired affiliation information is "imaging", information specifying that a control command from the imaging system 100 side has been received is stored as storage information, and "equipment control specific information" received at SB6 is stored as storage information. ” = “1st floor A area electric lock locked” is acquired, and the acquired “equipment control specific information” = “1st floor A area electric lock locked” is stored as a control history.

Note that all of the above-mentioned information may be stored here, or it may be changed so that only a part of the information is stored, or information indicating the current date and time, or information indicating the current date and time may be added. It may be modified to additionally store the received user ID or password. By storing each piece of information in this manner, the history regarding control can be confirmed by referring to the information later, which can be useful for future system operation. This completes the imaging side management process.

(Processing - Control side management processing)
Next, the control side management processing will be explained. “Imaging side management processing” is roughly a process executed by the control side server device 5, and specifically, when a user operates a device belonging to the control system 300, the control side server device This is a process of controlling a controlled object via 5. Note that this imaging side management process can be executed in the same manner as the conventional process performed on the control system 300 side, so only an outline will be explained by exemplifying the case where the user operates the control side server device 5. . Although the timing for executing this control-side management process is arbitrary, for example, it is assumed that each device in the management system 900 is started and starts execution after turning on the power, and the explanation will be from the start of execution ( The same applies to Embodiment 2).

First, the management unit 551 of the control-side server device 5 receives a control execution command including a control target and control contents. Although the specifics are arbitrary, for example, the control execution command is input by the user performing a predetermined operation via the operation unit 52 in the same way as in the conventional case, and the input control execution command is accepted. Specifically, a map specifying the position of the controlled object is displayed on the display unit 53, and when the user selects the controlled object and the control content for the controlled object on this map, the selected control mode and control content are displayed. is input, and a control execution command containing each of these pieces of information is accepted. Here, for example, a control execution command to lock the electric lock 421 is accepted. Note that the control execution command accepted here corresponds to a "control command."

Next, the management unit 551 of the control-side server device 5 performs control. Specifically, it is optional, but for example, the above-mentioned received control execution command is acquired, the control target and control contents included in the acquired control execution command are identified, and the specified control target is specified. The control contents are controlled via the control panel 4. Here, for example, the electric lock 421 is locked.

Next, the management unit 551 of the control-side server device 5 stores the information. Specifically, this is optional, but for example, in the same manner as SB8 in FIG. Then, information indicating that a control command from the control system 300 side has been received is stored as storage information. Note that here, for example, information indicating the current date and time may also be stored, similar to SB8 in FIG. 10. This completes the control side management process.

(About preventing erroneous operations)
As described above, in the imaging-side management process of FIG. 10, the user checks the images related to the control target in the captured images of FIG. 12, selects the captured image, and performs the process corresponding to the selected captured image By selecting the equipment control specific information in FIG. 13, the control target can be controlled, so it is possible to prevent an erroneous operation that erroneously controls an unintended control target.

(About control commands)
As described above, when the imaging side management process is executed, information specifying that a control command from the imaging system 100 side has been received is stored, and when the control side management process is executed, the control system 300 Since information specifying that a control command has been received from the system side is stored, it is possible to specify from which system the control command has been received.

(Effects of embodiment)
As described above, according to the present embodiment, by operating the control system 300 and the imaging system 100 in cooperation with each other, for example, the control system 300 and the imaging system 100, which are two types of systems, can be made to cooperate with each other. As a result, each system can be managed in an integrated manner, making it possible to improve system management efficiency. Furthermore, by performing a process to identify whether a control command has been received from the imaging system 100 side or from the control system 300 side, it is possible to understand, for example, the entity that controlled the controlled object. Based on the results of the above, it can be used to examine or review the system operation policy (for example, consider or review whether it is necessary to increase the number of devices on the imaging system 100 side since most of the control is from the imaging system 100 side), etc. It becomes possible.

In addition, by storing stored information that includes information that specifies from which control commands were received, it is possible to understand, for example, the entity that controlled the controlled object as a history, and based on the results of this understanding, the system This can be useful for considering or reviewing operational policies (for example, considering or reviewing whether it is necessary to increase the number of devices on the imaging system 100 side, since most of the control is from the imaging system 100 side).

Furthermore, by authenticating the user who accesses (that is, logs in), it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to the management system 900, for example.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In this second embodiment, when a user terminal belongs to the imaging system side, a case where a control command is accepted from the user terminal side and a case where a control command is accepted from the control system side will be explained as an example. . The configuration of the second embodiment is approximately the same as the configuration of the first embodiment unless otherwise specified, and the configuration that is approximately the same as the configuration of the first embodiment is the same as that used in this first embodiment. The reference numerals will be added as necessary, and their explanations will be omitted.

(composition)
First, the configuration of the management system according to this embodiment will be explained. The management system 901 of this embodiment in FIG. 1 is a cooperative system, and includes an imaging system 101 and a control system 300 that are electrically connected to cooperate with each other.

(Configuration - Imaging system)
The imaging system 101 includes, for example, an imaging-side server device 111, a communication device 12, a camera 13, and a terminal device 2.

(Configuration - Imaging system - Imaging side server device)
The imaging side server device 111 is a device that functions as a server on the imaging system 100 side. The specific type and configuration of this imaging-side server device 111 are arbitrary, but for example, unless otherwise specified, it is configured similarly to the imaging-side server device 11 of Embodiment 1. It is configured to mediate (relay) communication between the device 2 and the control-side server device 5 of the control system 300, and to authenticate the user of the terminal device 2. Note that the following description will be made assuming that the authentication information shown in FIG. 9 is stored in the recording unit of the imaging-side server device 111 in order to perform authentication.

(process)
Next, the imaging side management process and the control side management process that are configured as described above and executed by the management system 901 will be described. Note that the control-side management processing executed by the management system 901 is the same as that executed by the management system 900 of Embodiment 1, so a description thereof will be omitted.

(Processing - Imaging side management processing)
Imaging side management processing will be explained. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the imaging side management process. "Imaging-side management processing" is, roughly speaking, processing executed by the control-side server device 5 and any device of the imaging system 100. For example, a user operates a terminal device 2 belonging to the imaging system 100. This is a process of controlling the control target via the control-side server device 5. Note that here, for example, a case will be described in which the imaging side management process is executed by the control side server device 5 and the terminal device 2 of the imaging system 100.

At SC1 in FIG. 14, the control unit 25 of the terminal device 2 performs login. Although the specifics are optional, for example, it is similar to SA3 in FIG. 10, and the user inputs the user ID and password set for the user by performing a predetermined operation via the touch pad 22 of the terminal device 2. Then, the control unit 25 of the terminal device 2 acquires the input user ID and password information, acquires the device ID of the recording unit 24, and then transmits the acquired information via the communication unit 21. and transmits it to the imaging side server device 111. Note that, in reality, communication between the terminal device 2 and other devices is performed via the communication device 12, but the specific communication via this communication device 12 is the same as the conventional one. The explanation will be omitted. Here, for example, a user for whom "IDu2" in FIG. 9 is set inputs "user ID" = "IDu2" and "password information" = "passwd2", but the control unit 25 of the terminal device 2 Obtain these information and its own device ID "IDa2", and send "user ID" = "IDu2", "password information" = "passwd2", and "device ID" = "IDa2" to the imaging side server device 111 Send to.

On the other hand, in SD1 of FIG. 14, the control unit of the imaging side server device 111 performs authentication. Although the specifics are arbitrary, for example, it is similar to SB1 in FIG. 10, and each piece of information sent in SC1 is received via its own communication unit, and the user ID and password information are acquired from the received information. Then, after referring to the authentication information shown in FIG. 9 in its own recording unit, a determination is made based on whether or not there is a combination in the authentication information that matches the acquired combination of user ID and password information. If there is no matching combination, it is determined that the user is not valid (NO in SD1), prohibits execution of subsequent processing, and ends the processing. In this case, information indicating that the user is not legitimate may be transmitted to the terminal device 2 side, the information may be displayed on the terminal device 2, and then the process may be terminated. Further, if there is a matching combination, it is determined that the user is valid (YES in SD1), and the process moves to SD2. Here, for example, "user ID" = "IDu2", "password information" = "passwd2", and "device ID" = "IDa2" are received, and the combination of "IDu2" and "passwd2" is shown in FIG. Since it matches the combination of information in the second row, it is determined that the user is legitimate.

At SD2 in FIG. 14, the control unit of the imaging side server device 111 permits the process. Specifically, it is optional, but for example, it is similar to SB2 in FIG. 10, and information indicating that the user is legitimate and subsequent processing is permitted is sent to the terminal device 2 via its own communication unit. do.

On the other hand, at SC2 in FIG. 14, the control unit 25 of the terminal device 2 determines whether or not to cooperate with the control system 300 side. Specifically, it is arbitrary, but is similar to SA2 in FIG. 10, for example, and is determined based on whether a predetermined operation (for example, an operation of pressing a cooperation button, etc.) via the touch pad 22 is received. If the predetermined operation is not received, it is determined that cooperation is not to be performed (NO in SC2), and the process moves to SC5. Further, when a predetermined operation is received, it is determined that cooperation is to be performed (YES in SC2), and the process moves to SC3. Here, for example, when the user performs an operation of pressing a collaboration button, it is determined that collaboration is to be performed.

At SC3 in FIG. 14, the control unit 25 of the terminal device 2 performs login. Although the specifics are arbitrary, for example, it is similar to SC1 in FIG. The acquired information is transmitted to the imaging side server device 111 via the communication unit 21. Here, for example, "user ID" = "IDu2", "password information" = "passwd2", and "device ID" = "IDa2" are transmitted to the imaging side server device 111.

On the other hand, in SD3 of FIG. 14, the control unit of the imaging side server device 111 relays the communication. Although the specific details are arbitrary, for example, the information transmitted by the SC 3 is received, and the received information is relayed by transmitting it to the control side server device 5. Here, for example, "user ID" = "IDu2", "password information" = "passwd2", and "device ID" = "IDa2" are received from the terminal device 2, and the received information is transmitted to the control side server device 5. Relay by sending to.

On the other hand, in SE1 of FIG. 14, the management unit 551 of the control-side server device 5 performs authentication. Specifically, it is optional, and for example, it is similar to SB1 in FIG. 10, and the information relayed by SD3 (user ID, password information, device ID) is received and authenticated, but if the user is not authorized. If it is determined (NO in SE1), execution of subsequent processing is prohibited and the processing ends. In this case, information indicating that the user is not legitimate may be transmitted to the terminal device 2 side, the information may be displayed on the terminal device 2, and then the process may be terminated. Further, if it is determined that the user is legitimate (YES in SE1), the process moves to SE2. Here, for example, "user ID" = "IDu2", "password information" = "passwd2", and "device ID" = "IDa2" are received, and the combination of "IDu2" and "passwd2" is shown in FIG. Since it matches the combination of information in the second row, it is determined that the user is legitimate.

At SE2 in FIG. 14, the management unit 551 of the control-side server device 5 permits the process. Specifically, this is optional, but for example, it is similar to SB2 in FIG. Send.

On the other hand, in SD4 of FIG. 14, the control unit of the imaging side server device 111 relays the communication. Although the specific details are arbitrary, for example, the information transmitted in SE2 is received and the received information is relayed by transmitting it to the terminal device 2. Here, for example, information indicating that the user is legitimate and subsequent processing is permitted is received from the control-side server device 5, and the received information is relayed by transmitting it to the terminal device 2.

At SC4 in FIG. 14, the control unit 25 of the terminal device 2 is placed in a login state. Specifically, although it is optional, for example, logged-in information, which is information that specifies that a user has logged in to the control-side server device 5, is recorded in the recording unit 24.

After determining in SC2 of FIG. 14 that cooperation is not to be performed (NO in SC2), or in SC5 after SC4, the control unit 25 of the terminal device 2 displays information. Although the specifics are arbitrary, for example, it is similar to SA5 in FIG. 10, and the display screen in FIG. 11 is displayed on the display 23.

At SC6 in FIG. 14, the control unit 25 of the terminal device 2 requests transmission of the captured image. Specifically, it is optional, but for example, the communication unit 21 receives a predetermined operation from the user via the touch pad 22 on the display screen displayed on the SC5, and sends a request to transmit a captured image corresponding to the accepted predetermined operation. is transmitted to the imaging side server device 111 via. Specifically, for example, when the user selects one of the images and clicks the enter button G11 through a predetermined operation via the touch pad 22, the camera corresponding to the selected image is selected. A request to transmit the captured image is transmitted to the imaging side server device 111. Here, for example, if the "first floor camera" image in FIG. 11 is selected and the OK button G11 is clicked, a request to transmit images captured by cameras 131 and 132, which are cameras on the first floor, is transmitted.

On the other hand, at SD5 in FIG. 14, the control unit of the imaging side server device 111 receives a request to transmit a captured image. For example, the request sent by the SC6 is received and accepted via its own communication unit, although this is optional. Here, for example, a request to transmit images captured by cameras 131 and 132, which are cameras on the first floor, is accepted.

At SD6 in FIG. 14, the control unit of the imaging-side server device 111 starts transmitting the captured image. Although the specifics are optional, for example, the camera 13 corresponding to the request received by the SD5 is identified, the moving image captured by the identified camera 13 is repeatedly acquired as a captured image, and the repeatedly acquired captured image is , starts repeatedly transmitting to the terminal device 2. Note that here, in order to identify the camera 13 that captured the moving image in later processing, a camera ID that identifies the camera 13 that captured the moving image is acquired together with the captured image and transmitted to the terminal device 2. do.

On the other hand, at SC7, the control unit 25 of the terminal device 2 displays information. Although the specifics are optional, for example, it is similar to SA7 in FIG. . Here, for example, information shown in FIG. 12 is displayed.

After this, the control unit 25 of the terminal device 2 performs the same processing as SA8 to SA12 in FIG. 10 at SC8 to SC12 in FIG. , performs the same processing as SB3 to SB8 in FIG. Note that in each of these processes, the imaging-side server device 111 relays the communication between the terminal device 2 and the control-side server device 5.

Moreover, especially in SE8 of FIG. 14, the management unit 551 of the control side server device 5 stores information. Although the specifics are arbitrary, for example, at least the above-mentioned storage information is recorded in the recording unit 54. Specifically, first, the device ID included in the information received in SE1 is acquired, and after referring to the device information in FIG. 8, the affiliation information and device type information that are associated with the acquired device ID are acquired. . Next, when the acquired affiliation information is "imaging", information specifying that a control command from the imaging system 100 has been received is stored in the recording unit 54 as storage information. In addition, when the acquired device type information is "terminal device", the device ID (here, for example, "IDa2") included in the information received in SE1 as information identifying the terminal device 2 that transmitted the control command. ) is stored in the recording unit 54 as storage information. Next, the equipment control specific information received in SE6 is acquired, and the acquired equipment control specific information is stored as a control history.

Here, for example, the "device ID" = "IDa2" included in the information received in SE1 is acquired, and after referring to the device information in FIG. "Affiliation information" = "Imaging" and "Device type information" = "Terminal device" are acquired. Next, since the acquired affiliation information is "imaging", it is specified that a control command from the imaging system 101 side has been received, and information indicating that a control command from the imaging system 101 side has been received is stored in the information. Also, since the acquired device type information is "terminal device", the terminal device 2 that sent the control command is specified, and "IDa2" that specifies the terminal device 2 is stored as storage information. Next, in the same manner as in the first embodiment, the equipment control specific information received in SE6 is stored. This completes the imaging side management process.

(About control commands)
As described above, when the imaging side management process is executed, information identifying that a control command from the imaging system 101 has been received is stored, and further information identifying the terminal device 2 that transmitted the control command is stored. In addition, when the control side management process is executed, information specifying that a control command has been received from the control system 300 side is stored, so it is possible to specify from which system the control command has been received. It also becomes possible to specify from which terminal device 2 the control command was received.

(Effects of embodiment)
As described above, according to the present embodiment, by performing the process of identifying the terminal device 2, it becomes possible to understand that, for example, the control of the controlled object is performed by remote control using the terminal device 2.

[Modifications to the embodiment]
The embodiments of the present invention have been described above, but the specific configuration and means of the present invention may be modified and improved as desired within the scope of the technical idea of each invention described in the claims. be able to. Hereinafter, such a modified example will be explained.

(About the problems to be solved and the effects of the invention)
First of all, the problems to be solved by the invention and the effects of the invention are not limited to the above-mentioned content, but may differ depending on the implementation environment and configuration details of the invention, and only some of the problems described above can be solved. In some cases, the above-mentioned effects may be solved or only some of the above-mentioned effects may be achieved.

(About distribution and integration)
Further, the above-described configuration is functional and conceptual, and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as shown in the drawings. That is, the specific form of dispersion or integration of each part is not limited to that shown in the drawings, and all or part of the parts can be configured by being functionally or physically distributed or integrated in arbitrary units. Furthermore, the term "device" in this application is not limited to one configured by a single device, but includes one configured by a plurality of devices.

(About management processing (Part 1))
Further, in each embodiment, a case has been described in which the management unit 551 of the control side server device 5 operates as a management unit and executes each management process, but the invention is not limited to this, and the control unit of the imaging side server device manages the management process. Each management process may be executed as a means. Specifically, at least some of the functions of each part of the control-side server device 5 are provided in the imaging-side server device, or conversely, at least some of the functions of each part of the imaging-side server device are provided in the control-side server device 5. You can also Furthermore, in each of the embodiments, the case where the device that transmitted the control command is identified using the device ID is illustrated, but instead of or in addition to the device ID, the system ID (for example, identifying the imaging system 100) is used. The system that transmitted the control command may be identified using the system ID and the system ID that identifies the control system 300.

(About management processing (Part 2))
Further, in each embodiment, the case where the user terminal is the terminal device 2 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a device other than the terminal device 2 (for example, the control side client device 3, etc.) in the management system can be used as the user terminal. May be used. Furthermore, the user terminal may be a device belonging to the imaging system, or may be a system belonging to the control system.

(About management processing (Part 3))
Further, the processes executed in each management process in each embodiment may be arbitrarily changed. For example, in the first embodiment, the timing between SB6 and SB7 of the imaging side management process in FIG. It may be specified that a control command from the imaging system 100 is received at a timing before the execution of the control command from the control system 300, or at a similar timing for control side management processing. It may also specify that it has been accepted. Further, the timing at which the control command is accepted is also arbitrary. Further, the second embodiment may also be modified in the same manner.

(About management processing (Part 4))
Furthermore, a fourth management process may be performed as the management process. Specifically, it is optional, but for example, the security level of the control system 300 can be set in multiple levels (for example, three levels increasing in the order of "low", "medium", and "high"), and the security level can be controlled. The management unit 551 may be configured to be able to set the control target in the side server device 5, and then allow or prohibit control of the control target depending on the set security level. Note that "permitting control" is a concept corresponding to performing control, and "prohibiting control" is a concept corresponding to not performing control. In detail, for example, if "low" is set, control of the control target (electric lock 42, etc.) by each device of the management system 900 is permitted, and if "medium" is set, control of the control target (electric lock 42, etc.) is permitted. , each device belonging to the control system 300 and each device belonging to the imaging system 100 , which allows a device other than the terminal device 2 to control the control target, and the terminal device 2 controls the control target. In addition, if "high" is set, control of the control target by each device belonging to the control system 300 is permitted, and control by each device belonging to the imaging system 100 is prohibited. Control of the controlled object may be prohibited. More specifically, for example, after storing the currently set security level in the recording unit 54, the management unit 551 of the control side server device 5 receives the device ID as shown in SB1 in FIG. The above-mentioned permission or prohibition may be performed based on the device ID and the device information shown in FIG. 8.

Furthermore, for example, the device ID of the device that is permitted to be controlled and the device ID of the device that is permitted to be controlled are recorded in advance in the recording unit 54 regardless of the security level, and this recorded information and the device ID of the device that is permitted to be controlled are Control may be prohibited or permitted based on the device ID received by the management unit 551 of the control-side server device 5 like SB1. In this case, each device of the control system 300 may be a device that is allowed to be controlled, while each device of the imaging system 100 may be a device that is prohibited from being controlled. When configured in this way, by prohibiting control of the controlled object from sources other than the control system 300 side, for example, it is possible to restrict the device that controls the controlled object, so it is possible to improve security. becomes.

(About management processing (Part 5))
Furthermore, a fifth management process may be performed as the management process. Although this is specifically optional, for example, in each process of “SB” in FIG. 10, the management unit 551 may display information regarding control of the controlled object on the display unit 53 of the control-side server device 5. . Although the display position of this information is arbitrary, for example, near the center of the display screen of the display unit 53, a map of the controlled object or an image specifying the state of the controlled object, etc. is displayed in the same way as in the past. It may be displayed at the edge of the display screen (for example, at the bottom right). FIG. 15 is a display example of information regarding control of a controlled object.

Specifically, this is optional, but for example, information regarding the control of the controlled object may be displayed only when a control command is received from a source other than the control system 300 (that is, from the imaging system 100), or, The information may be displayed not only in this case but in any other case, but here, for example, the control is displayed only when a control command is received from a source other than the control system 300 (that is, from the imaging system 100). A case in which information regarding target control is displayed will be explained. Specifically, when the imaging side management process is executed, a control command is received from a source other than the control system 300 side. The text information "Receiving command to unlock electric lock 1 from the camera system" is displayed at the bottom right of the screen in Figure 15, or the date and time when the control was performed is specified at the bottom left of the screen in Figure 15 based on the control details of SB7. Information in the "occurrence date and time" column, information in the "location" column for specifying the location of the control target, and information in the "control content" column for specifying the control contents may be generated and displayed.

Note that the display example is not limited to this example; for example, when the user operates the terminal device 2 to access the control-side server device 5 or operates another device of the imaging system 100 to access the control-side server device 5. If it is, it is being remotely controlled, so you may display text information that says "Remotely controlling", or display text information that says "Command is being executed" while the control is being executed. , when the completion of the control is confirmed by any method (for example, a method of confirming by the response from the controlled object), text information of "Command Execution Confirmation" may be displayed. Regarding "Command execution in progress" and "Command execution confirmation", by referring to the received equipment control specific information, more detailed information such as "1st floor area A electric lock locking command in progress" and "1st floor Text information such as "Area A electric lock locking command execution confirmation" may be displayed. Note that image information may be displayed instead of the text information or together with the text information. When configured in this way, by outputting information regarding the control of the controlled object, it is possible to inform the user of, for example, the state regarding the control of the controlled object, thereby making it possible to improve the convenience of the system.

(About the controlled object)
Furthermore, in each embodiment, a case has been described in which the card reader 41, electric lock 42, and sensor 43 in FIG. With this configuration, various controls may be performed using the camera 13 as a control target. Specifically, when the electric lock 42 is unlocked, the camera 13 may be controlled so as to focus and image the door on which the unlocked electric lock 42 is installed. good. The control entity in this case is arbitrary; for example, a management means may be provided in the imaging side server device 11, and the management means may be configured to perform the above-mentioned control and perform management processing. good.

(About the terminal device)
Further, a terminal device similar to the terminal device 2 in FIG. 1 of each embodiment may be provided on the control system 300 side.

(About application)
Furthermore, the technology described in this application may be applied to various situations. Specifically, it may be applied to display the inside of a wedding venue as a captured image and then remotely control the electric lock on the door of the venue, or to automatically open and close the door of any room. The present invention may be applied to a scene where a building is to be guarded. When applied to a building security situation, it becomes possible to control a controlled object while checking from the outside a room (for example, a laboratory) that is difficult for a security guard to enter. In addition, when applied to building security, the security system may be automatically turned on when all electric locks are locked, or the security system may be turned on automatically when at least one electric lock is unlocked. The system may be turned off automatically. Furthermore, the control side management processing may also be configured to display the information shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 to perform control.

(About user terminals)
Although the user terminal is a portable terminal, it may also be a device connected to a system such as a desktop computer by wire, for example.

(About features)
Further, the features of each embodiment and the features of the modified examples may be combined arbitrarily. For example, the flowcharts of FIG. 10 and FIG. 14 may be combined.

(Additional note)
The cooperation system of Supplementary note 1 is a control system that controls a controlled object, an imaging system that images an imaging object related to the controlled object, and the imaging system that controls the controlled object via the control system; , wherein the control system and the imaging system are operated in cooperation with each other, and when a control command for controlling the control target is received, the control system is configured to receive the control command from the imaging system side. , a management unit that performs a process of specifying whether the control command has been received from the control system side.

In the cooperation system according to supplementary note 2, in the cooperative system according to supplementary note 1, when the management means receives the control command from a user terminal, it performs a process of identifying the user terminal.

In the cooperation system according to appendix 3, in the cooperation system according to appendix 1 or 2, the management means performs a process of storing storage information including information specifying from which the control command is received in the cooperation system.

The cooperative system according to appendix 4 is the cooperative system according to any one of appendixes 1 to 3, in which the management means performs a process of prohibiting control of the controlled object from a side other than the control system side.

In the cooperative system according to appendix 5, in the cooperative system according to any one of appendices 1 to 4, when the management means receives the control command from a source other than the control system side, the management means displays the control command on the display section of the control system. Performs processing to output information regarding control of the controlled object.

The cooperation system according to appendix 6 is the cooperation system according to any one of appendices 1 to 5, in which the management means performs a process of authenticating a user who accesses the cooperation system.

(Effect of appendix)
According to the cooperation system described in Appendix 1, by operating the control system and the imaging system in cooperation with each other, for example, the control system and the imaging system, which are two types of systems, can be made to cooperate. Each system can be managed in an integrated manner, making it possible to improve system management efficiency. In addition, by performing a process to identify whether a control command was received from the imaging system side or from the control system side, it is possible to understand, for example, the entity that controlled the controlled object, and the results of this determination Based on this, it is possible to use this information to study or review the system operation policy (for example, consider or review the need to increase the number of devices on the imaging system side, since there are many controls from the imaging system side).

According to the cooperation system described in Supplementary Note 2, by performing the process of identifying the user terminal, it becomes possible to understand, for example, that the control of the controlled object is performed by remote operation by the user terminal.

According to the cooperation system described in Appendix 3, by storing storage information including information specifying from which the control command was received, it is possible to grasp, for example, the entity that controlled the controlled object as a history. , Examination or review of the system operation policy based on the results of this understanding (for example, considering or revising the need to increase the number of devices on the imaging system side because there is a lot of control from the imaging system side, Since there are many controls, it can be useful for considering or reviewing the need to increase the number of user terminals or the need to increase the communication speed with user terminals. Furthermore, since the cause of the operation can be clarified from where it was controlled, it becomes possible to clarify where the responsibility lies. For example, in a property where the control system and imaging system are managed by different people, if the door of an important room is unintentionally opened and damage occurs, it will be possible to isolate which system was at fault. . Furthermore, when control is not performed normally, it becomes possible to investigate where the cause lies. For example, consider a case where the button for unlocking an electric lock was pressed from the imaging system, but the lock could not actually be unlocked. If a history of operations from the imaging system remains in the control system, it can be determined that there is a problem with the communication path or camera system, and if a history of operations from the camera system is displayed on the entrance/exit system, it can be determined that there is a problem with the communication path or camera system. It can be determined that there is a problem with the exit system.

According to the cooperative system described in Appendix 4, by prohibiting control of the controlled object from anyone other than the control system side, for example, it is possible to restrict the device that is the main body that controls the controlled object, thereby improving security. becomes possible. In addition, for example, remote control can be prohibited, so control commands can be ignored during maintenance of the imaging system or when there is a risk of receiving an abnormal control signal due to a failure, so the system can be isolated and controlled. It becomes possible to operate the system normally.

According to the cooperation system described in Supplementary Note 5, by outputting information regarding the control of the controlled object to the display unit of the control system that has received the control command from a source other than the control system side, for example, the state regarding the control of the controlled object can be displayed. Since the user can be informed, the convenience of the system can be improved. Furthermore, for example, it becomes possible for a supervisor who is monitoring the control system to perceive that a control command has been received from an external system, and to judge whether the control command is appropriate. If it is determined that the control command is inappropriate, it is possible to restore the control or temporarily change the settings of the control system so that it does not accept remote control commands.

According to the cooperative system described in Appendix 6, by authenticating the accessing user, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to the cooperative system, for example.

2 Terminal device 3 Control side client device 4 Control panel 5 Control side server device 11 Imaging side server device 12 Communication device 13 Camera 21 Communication section 22 Touch pad 23 Display 24 Recording section 25 Control section 41 Card reader 42 Electric lock 43 Sensor 51 Communication Unit 52 Operation unit 53 Display unit 54 Recording unit 55 Control unit 100 Imaging system 101 Imaging system 111 Imaging side server device 131 Camera 132 Camera 133 Camera 134 Camera 300 Control system 421 Electric lock 422 Electric lock 423 Electric lock 424 Electric lock 551 Management unit 900 Management System 901 Management System G11 Determination Button G21 Determination Button G31 Determination Button R1 First Image Display Area R2 Second Image Display Area

Claims (1)

a control system that controls a controlled object;
an imaging system that images an imaging target related to the control target,
A cooperation system in which the control system and the imaging system operate in cooperation with each other,
The imaging system is configured to be able to control the control target via the control system,
The cooperation system is
When a control command for controlling the control target is received,
whether the control command has been received from the imaging system;
comprising a management unit that performs processing to specify whether the control command has been received from the control system side,
The cooperation system is capable of displaying information regarding the entity that controlled the control target ,
The control target includes at least one of an electric lock, a human sensor, a setting of a room occupancy state in a specific area managed by an access control system, and a setting of a security state of a specific area managed by an access control system. ,
When the control target is the setting of the occupancy status of a specific area managed by the entry/exit management system, or the setting of the security state of the specific area managed by the entry/exit management system, the imaging target related to the control target is , a room, area, or section whose access is controlled by an access control system;
A collaborative system characterized by:

Images