JPH0226908B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Technical Field] The present invention relates to an emergency notification device using a telephone line.

[Background technology]

In general, an emergency notification device has several preset destinations to notify of the abnormality when an abnormality such as a fire occurs, as shown in FIG.

In FIG. 1, 1 is a fire sensor, 2 is a gas leak sensor, and 3 is a security sensor. 4 is a terminal device for receiving emergency input from each sensor 1 to 3 and making an emergency report. The output of the terminal device 4 is switched by the exchange 5 and sent to any one of the notification destinations a ₁ to an. When an abnormality occurs, the output of the terminal device 4 is switched by the exchange 5 and sent to one of the notification destinations a ₁ to an. calls the reporting destinations a ₁ to an in sequence, and if there is no response, it calls again in the order of a ₁ to an a predetermined number of times until one or all of the reporting destinations a ₁ to an respond. (refer to Figure 2), repeat the procedure for a predetermined number of times (hereinafter referred to as N times) for destination a ₁ , then repeat for destination a ₁ N times, a ₃
A possible method is to repeat the call in the order of N times, ... an N times, until one or all destinations ai respond. Generally, when the recipient of the call responds, an emergency call device sends out a prerecorded message using a voice synthesis LSI or audio tape, and once the sending is complete, the telephone line is released.

In other words, in the flowchart of Figure 2,
When any one of the first to third reporting destinations _A1 to _A3 responds, a message such as "This is 06-908-1313" or "Please confirm the occurrence of a fire" is sent, and then the line is It is becoming more and more open to the public. However, if the person you answer to is an elderly person or a child, if you do not know the purpose of this device at all, or if you call a third party for some reason (i.e., if a wrong call occurs)
It does not serve as an emergency notification device. Therefore, there is a problem with a method in which calls to the next destination are stopped after one destination responds. Also, there is a method of repeating calls until all destinations respond, but if the first destination _A1 responds first and someone who knows the purpose of this device answers the phone, the second and second destinations will continue to call. There was a problem in that it was pointless to continue reporting to the reporting destinations a ₂ , a ₃ , etc. of 3.

[Purpose of the invention]

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned points, and it is necessary to check whether the person responding to the emergency call is a person who can understand the contents of the emergency call and handle it appropriately. To provide an emergency notification device that can be confirmed from the side, ensures that emergency notifications are transmitted, and avoids unnecessary calls.

[Disclosure of the invention]

FIG. 3 is a claim correspondence diagram corresponding to claim 1 of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the present invention includes a number storage means 6 for storing the telephone numbers of a plurality of call destinations for making an emergency call, and a number storage means 6 for storing the telephone numbers of a plurality of telephone numbers to which an emergency call is made, and a plurality of telephone numbers stored in the number storage means 6 when an emergency input is received. a reporting destination selection means 7 for selecting one of the telephone numbers of the reporting destination; an automatic dialing means 8 for making a call to the telephone number of the reporting destination selected by the reporting destination selection means 7; a timer 9 for instructing the destination selection means 7 to select another destination when the destination does not respond; and a voice message sending means 11 for sending an emergency voice message to the telephone line 10 when the destination responds. , when a confirmation signal consisting of a predetermined combination of push button signals sent from the destination via the telephone line 10 is detected, the automatic dialing means 8 is instructed to open the telephone line 10, and when the confirmation signal is not detected, the destination It has a confirmation signal detection means 12 for instructing the selection means 7 to select another reporting destination. The number storage means 6 stores the telephone number of the person to be contacted in an emergency together with its priority order. The recipients of emergency calls include acquaintances' homes, workplaces, and the manager's office. Further, depending on the contents of the emergency input, a security insurance company, gas company, fire department, etc. may be the destination of the report. This selection of the reporting destination is performed by the reporting destination selection means 7, which is constituted by a microcomputer or the like. As the automatic dialing means 8, a general-purpose one can be used. The clock means 9 is composed of a timer IC, a counter, etc., and starts clocking at the start of a call, and is reset when the other party answers. When the other party does not respond even after waiting for a certain period of time, or when the other party does not respond even after ringing more than a certain number of times, the timing means 9 generates a timing end signal and prompts the destination selection means 7 to select another destination. instruct. When there is a response from the other party, the voice message sending means 11
sends a message for emergency notification. This voice message sending means 11 is composed of a voice synthesis LSI, a recording tape playback means, and the like. The confirmation signal detection means 12 is comprised of a means for receiving a push button signal (PB signal) and a means for comparing the combination of the received PB signal with a pre-registered password to determine whether or not it is a confirmation signal. ing. However, in the case of the device of the present invention, when a confirmation signal from the destination is detected, it is assumed that the emergency call has been transmitted and further calls are stopped, so unnecessary emergency calls are not made as in the conventional example. This system does not cause confusion, and if the confirmation signal is not detected even if the other party responds, the emergency call is sent to another destination in succession, so the emergency call can be transmitted reliably. It is something.

Next, FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a residential telephone terminal device using the emergency notification device of the present invention. In the figure, 13 is a telephone network control unit (NCU) connected to the telephone line 10 and having functions such as automatic dialing and automatic receiving. Telephone network control unit 1
3 is connected to the telephone 14 of the home office, and the telephone 14 is normally connected to the telephone line 10, but when the home monitoring mode is set, the telephone 14 of the own station is connected to the telephone line 1.
0 is connected to the switching relay 15 side. The switching relay 15 is controlled to be switched by a control circuit 16. 17 is a PB signal detection unit (PBR) that identifies a push button signal (PB signal) sent via the telephone line 10; Reference numeral 18 denotes a voice response unit, which includes a voice synthesis LSI and sends voice messages to the telephone line 10. Further, reference numeral 19 is a sound collecting microphone, which is used when monitoring the situation inside the house from the outside via the telephone line 10. The presence or absence of emergency input is determined from the supervisory control device 21 to the control circuit 1 via the input/output interface 20.
6 is input. Reference numeral 22 indicates various sensors placed in the house, such as the fire sensor 1 described above.
, a gas leak sensor 2, a security sensor 3, etc. Further, 23 is various equipment installed in the house, such as air conditioners, lighting equipment, and electric locks. The monitoring control device 21 receives monitoring information from various sensors 22 and various devices 23, and also sends control information to the various devices 23 to enable on/off control of air conditioners, lighting equipment, and the like. Such control information is transmitted from the control circuit 16 to the supervisory control device 21 via the input/output interface 20.
This is what is entered in the . Reference numeral 24 denotes a dial number setting device, which allows setting of a plurality of dial numbers of destinations to which an emergency report is made in the event of an emergency input. Also, the dial number setting device 2
4, so that the home phone number can also be set, and the voice response unit 18 will tell the user's home phone number instead of telling the user's own address and name when the call is automatically received or dialed. It is also possible. Reference numeral 25 denotes a monitor speaker, which has a function of notifying people indoors with an alarm sound or the like in the event of an emergency input. Also 2
Reference numeral 6 denotes an absentee set switch, which is operated to set the absentee home monitoring mode. The automatic call receiving operation, automatic dialing operation, etc. by the telephone network control unit 13 are performed by the control circuit 16 via the input/output interface 36.
It is carried out under the control of

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the embodiment shown in FIG. Figure 5a shows the emergency input, and various sensors 22
When an abnormality is detected in the monitoring control device 21
and is input to the control circuit 16 via the input/output interface 20. In the control circuit 16, when an emergency input is input, the telephone line 10 is connected to the automatic dialing device of the telephone network control section 13 as shown in FIG. 5b. Under the control of the control circuit 16, the telephone network control section 13 sequentially calls the parties set in the dial number setting device 14 as shown in FIG. 5c. When the other party responds as shown in FIG. 5d, the voice response unit 18 transmits an emergency call voice message via the telephone line 7 as shown in FIG. 5e. During the transmission of this voice message, the switching relay 15 is connected to the output of the voice response unit 18. When the transmission of the voice message is finished, the switching relay 15 is connected to the input of the PB signal detection section 17. If the person responding knows the purpose of the device, after confirming the voice message, a predetermined combination of push button signals is sent out as shown in FIG. 5f. If the telephone 27 of the destination is a push-button type telephone, such a push-button signal is sent using the push-button of the telephone. Further, if the telephone 27 of the destination is a dial type telephone, the PB signal transmitter 28 is used to send out a push button signal. This push button signal is disconnected by the control circuit 16 via the PB signal detection unit 17, and if it matches a predetermined password (for example, "1234#"), it is confirmed that the emergency call has been transmitted correctly. be done. When the transmission of the emergency report is thus completed, the telephone line 10 is opened as shown in FIG. 5b.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation at the time of such an emergency call. As is clear from comparing the flowchart in FIG. 6 with the conventional example in FIG. 2, the present invention is characterized by processing the part surrounded by the broken line in FIG. After sending a voice message, unless a predetermined PB signal is returned, the emergency call will be made to other call destinations one after another, so be sure to send the emergency call to someone who can handle the aftermath. It is something that can be done.

By the way, if the fire sensor 1, gas leak sensor 2, security sensor 3, etc. is activated by mistake, and an emergency call is made before the recovery switch 29 of the supervisory control device 21 is pressed, the destination Therefore, it is more convenient to carry out the process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 7. That is, when there is an emergency input from the various sensors 22, an alarm sound is emitted from the speaker 30 of the supervisory control device 21 and the monitor speaker 25 provided on the main body side, but at this time, the timer is started and the alarm is output within a certain period of time. When the recovery switch 29 is pressed, the timer is reset, the alarm sound is stopped, and no emergency call is made. On the other hand, if the timer is not reset within a certain period of time, an emergency notification operation is started when the timer ends. In this way, even if the various sensors 22 in the house malfunction, it will be within a certain period of time (for example, within about 30 seconds).
If the recovery switch 29 is pressed immediately, it is possible to prevent the emergency notification operation from being carried out, and it is possible to reduce the risk of causing trouble to the person to whom the notification is made.

Next, FIG. 8 is a claim correspondence diagram corresponding to the description of claim 2 of the present invention. As shown in the figure, in the second invention, the combination of push button signals of the push button type telephone transmitted via the telephone line 10 is compared with a predetermined combination to detect whether or not they match. PIN number verification means 31; and indoor load monitoring means 32 for returning the status of the indoor load selected by a combination of push button signals to the telephone line 10 side as a voice message after a match is detected by the PIN verification means 31;
Indoor load control means 3 that controls an indoor load selected by a combination of push button signals and push button signals.
3, and an automatic call reception means 34 for connecting the above-mentioned password verification means 31, indoor load monitoring means 32, and indoor load control means 33 to the telephone line 10 when a calling signal sent through the telephone line 10 is detected. In the absent home monitoring system, an emergency message sending means 35 sends out an emergency message voice message via the telephone line 10 when an emergency input is received from an indoor sensor after a match is detected by the password verification means 31; If there is an emergency input from an indoor sensor when there is no match detected by the PIN verification means 31, a predetermined notification destination is called and the output of the emergency message sending means 35 is sent via the telephone line 10. The automatic dialing means 8 is also provided. 8th
In the system shown in the figure, when a ringing signal is input via the telephone line 10, the automatic call receiving means 34 calls the PIN verification means 31, the indoor load monitoring means 32, and the indoor load control means 33 to the telephone line 10.
Connected to 0. In this state, if you input your password using a combination of pushbutton signals, the indoor load monitoring means 32 and the indoor load control means 3
8 becomes available. The indoor load monitoring means 32 is
It has a function as a so-called telemonitor that can monitor the status of various indoor loads such as electric locks, air conditioners, and lighting equipment by voice message by combining push button signals sent from outside. Further, the indoor load control means 33 has a function as a so-called telecontrol for controlling the above-mentioned indoor load condition by a combination of push button signals sent from outdoors. By the way, the only person who can perform such telecontrol or telemonitoring is a person who knows the password, so if an emergency input occurs while telecontrolling or telemonitoring is being performed, an emergency call will be made. If the message is input directly into the telephone line 10 which is in the active state, a reliable emergency report can be made.
Therefore, in this case, there is no need to use the automatic dialing means 8 to make an emergency call to a predetermined call destination. On the other hand, even if the call is from outside, if the PIN number is not entered, there is a high possibility that the call is from a third party, so in this case, automatic dialing means 8
An emergency report is sent to a predetermined destination.

FIG. 9 shows the operation in the embodiment shown in FIG. 4 when the answering set switch 26 is turned on and the automatic call reception mode (attachment monitoring mode) is established. FIG. 9a shows a call input from the telephone line 10, which is detected by the telephone network control unit 13 and input to the control circuit 16 via the input/output interface 21. At this time, the control circuit 16 outputs a line capture signal as shown in FIG.
The voice response unit 18 sends out an absentee message _M1 such as, for example, "This is XXX. I'm not home at the moment." After sending the answering message _M1 , the changeover switch 15 switches the PB signal detection section 17.
connected to the side. In this state, when a personal identification number PB ₁ (for example, "1234#") consisting of a combination of push button signals is input as shown in FIG. 9d, the control circuit 16 enters the telecontrol/telemonitor mode. The changeover switch 15 is again connected to the voice response unit 18, and the voice response unit 18 sends out a message _M2 indicating that telecontrol and telemonitoring are possible. Thereafter, the changeover switch 15 is connected to the PB signal detection section 17 again. In the telecontrol/telemonitor mode, among the push buttons, "#" is assigned as a monitor key, "*" is assigned as a control key, and numeric keys are assigned as device numbers. For example, the number key "1" is used to monitor emergency input, the number key "2" is used to monitor and control the electric lock, the number key "3" is used for the air conditioner, and the number key "9" is used to control the lock.
is assigned for monitoring and controlling lighting equipment. For example, if the code "2, #" is sent as the push button signal PB ₂ for the telemonitor, the status of the electric lock is sent as a message.
It is sent back via telephone line 10 as _M3 . Also push button signal PB ₃ for telecontrol
For example, when the code "3, *" is sent, the on/off state of the air conditioner is reversed, and the state of the device after control is sent back via the telephone line 10 as message _M4 . be. And such telecontrol/
If there is an emergency input in the telemonitor mode, an emergency notification message is sent out with priority over indoor load control and monitoring. In this case, since the password has been entered as described above, an emergency report is not made to the predetermined destination. Note that even if a call is received from outside, if the PIN number is not entered or the PIN number is incorrect, the control circuit 16
The telephone line 10 is opened after a certain period of time has elapsed.

〔Effect of the invention〕

The present invention is constructed as described above, and includes a number storage means for storing the telephone numbers of a plurality of destinations to which an emergency call is made, and a plurality of telephone numbers stored in the number storage means when an emergency input is received. A reporting destination selection means for selecting one of the reporting destination telephone numbers, an automatic dialing means for calling the reporting destination telephone number selected by the reporting destination selection means, and a reporting destination responding within a predetermined time. a timer for instructing the reporting destination selection means to select another reporting destination when the reporting destination does not respond; a voice message sending means for transmitting an emergency voice message to the telephone line when the reporting destination responds; When a confirmation signal consisting of a predetermined combination of push button signals sent from the destination is detected, the automatic dialing means is instructed to open the telephone line, and when the confirmation signal is not detected, the destination selection means is instructed to select another destination. When a confirmation signal is detected from the destination, it is assumed that an emergency call has been transmitted and subsequent calls are stopped, thereby eliminating unnecessary emergency calls as in the conventional case. Emergency calls must be communicated without causing confusion, and if the other party responds but no confirmation signal is detected, the emergency call will continue to be sent to other destinations. It has the effect of being able to In addition, in the second invention of the present invention, in addition to the effects of the first invention, when an emergency input is received from an indoor sensor after a match is detected by the PIN verification means, a voice message for emergency notification is sent via a telephone line. and an output of the emergency message sending means that calls a predetermined notification destination when there is an emergency input from an indoor sensor when there is no match detected by the PIN verification means. This system is equipped with an automatic dialing means that sends out the password via the telephone line, so if the person who entered the PIN number is controlling or monitoring indoor loads using the telephone line, an emergency When an input is received, it is possible to make an emergency call using the telephone line that is in the active state, and no further emergency calls are made, so there is less risk of inconveniencing the person to whom the call is being made, unlike in the conventional case. This has the effect of
Since the emergency notification operation is performed to a predetermined notification destination, it has the effect that the emergency notification can always be transmitted reliably.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a conventional general emergency notification device, FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the same, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the invention described in claim 1 of the present invention. 4 is a block diagram showing a specific example of the same as the above, FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of the same as the above, FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 are flowcharts showing the same as the above, and FIG. The figure is a so-called claim correspondence diagram showing the structure of the invention as set forth in claim 2 of the present invention, and FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of the same operation. 6 is a number storage means, 7 is a reporting destination selection means, 8 is an automatic dialing means, 9 is a clocking means, 10 is a telephone line, 11 is a voice message sending means, 12 is a confirmation signal detection means, 31 is a password verification means, 32 is indoor load monitoring means; 33 is indoor load control means; 3
4 is an automatic call receiving device, and 35 is an emergency message sending means.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A number storage means for storing the telephone numbers of a plurality of call destinations for making an emergency call, and a number storage means for storing the telephone numbers of a plurality of call destinations that are stored in the number storage means when an emergency input is received. a reporting destination selection means for selecting one of the reporting destinations; an automatic dialing means for calling the telephone number of the reporting destination selected by the reporting destination selection means; and a reporting destination selection means when the reporting destination does not respond within a predetermined time. a timing means for instructing the user to select another reporting destination;
Automatically when a confirmation signal is detected, consisting of a predetermined combination of a voice message sending means that sends an emergency voice message to the telephone line when the destination responds, and a push button signal sent from the destination via the telephone line. An emergency notification device comprising confirmation signal detection means for instructing a dialing means to open a telephone line, and for instructing a destination selection means to select another destination when the confirmation signal is not detected. . 2. A number storage means for storing the telephone numbers of multiple destinations for making an emergency call, and selecting one of the multiple telephone numbers of the destinations stored in the number storage means when an emergency input is received. automatic dialing means for making a call to the telephone number of the report destination selected by the report destination selection means; A voice message sending means for sending an emergency voice message to the telephone line when a response is received; and an automatic dialing means when a confirmation signal consisting of a predetermined combination of a push button signal sent from the destination via the telephone line is detected. In an emergency reporting device, the combination of push button signals to be received is preset in an emergency reporting device having confirmation signal detection means for instructing the opening of a telephone line and for instructing the reporting destination selection means to select another reporting destination when the confirmation signal is not detected. A PIN verification means that detects whether the combination matches a predetermined combination; and an indoor load that returns the status of the indoor load selected by a combination of push button signals to the telephone line side as a voice message after the PIN verification means detects a match. indoor load control means for controlling the indoor load selected by a combination of the monitoring means and the push button signal, the above-mentioned PIN verification means, indoor load monitoring means, and indoor load control when a calling signal sent via the telephone line is detected. and an automatic call receiving device that connects the means to a telephone line, and when an emergency occurs after a match is detected by the above-mentioned PIN verification means, an emergency voice message is sent to the telephone line by the above-mentioned voice message sending means, and the above-mentioned PIN If an emergency occurs when there is no match detected by the matching means, the automatic dialing means calls the reporting destination selected by the reporting destination selection means and sends an emergency voice message via the telephone line. An emergency notification device characterized by: