JPH09288791A - Security system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To unnecessitate transmission wiring construction and to confirm conditions through portable information equipment. SOLUTION: An infrared receiver 3 senses information transmitted through infrared rays from various sensors such as a heat/smoke sensor 1 and a burglar sensor 2 arranged at required positions and when any abnormality is generated, an alarm system 4 such as a burglar bell is operated. Then, video or audio information is automatically transmitted by a main controller 6 having a data processing part and a communication part for encoding a video signal from a camera 5, which is arranged at a required position, to a communication signal and received by portable information equipment 7 having a display device 8 at a distant place.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to illegal entry, theft, gas leak, fire and sudden illness in a house when going out, theft of a car while shopping, and assault and straying when a child or woman goes out. An emergency situation in which an individual having a wireless receiver such as a PHS (Personal Handy Horn System) can be notified and appropriate measures can be taken.
It concerns security systems.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, crimes such as school violence, stolen cars and burglars have become commonplace, and countermeasures against them are urgently needed.

As disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-36154, conventional home security has a heat detection sensor, a smoke detection sensor, a gas sensor, a security detection sensor, etc. in each room of a house. When an abnormality such as a gas leak is detected, the alarm device is activated and the pager or mobile phone is notified of the abnormality and the alarm is released from the place where the user is out.

Further, in the security of automobiles, there are commercially available products in which a horn automatically sounds when a crime prevention sensor is detected.

[0005] Furthermore, the current situation is that only a product that sounds a crime prevention buzzer can cope with the kidnapping and thugs of women and children.

[0006]

However, the above-mentioned home security system for home use cannot be easily installed because it requires construction such as sensor wiring to each room at the time of installation. In addition, in order to take appropriate measures against emergency signals from these sensors, there is no choice but to pay a security fee of tens of thousands of yen to a large security company every month for security.

Further, although information from each sensor can inform a pager or a mobile phone of an abnormality, there is a problem that the user does not know whether or not the alarm can be released by the remote control only by the abnormality signal. . In addition, even if you contact the police in case of crime or the fire department in case of fire,
Since it is not possible to confirm whether there is an illegal intrusion or a fire, there is a possibility that a sensor may report that it is malfunctioning or that the alarm may be canceled even if the intruder is still inside. There is.

Further, in the conventional security by a security guard for homes, it is necessary to deposit the "key" of the house with the security guard. However, "passing the key" at home to a security company, which is another person, is, so to speak, "the life of oneself and his family.
It is the same as depositing all body and property. " And even if the security provider is a big company and trustworthy, the risk of misuse by "keeping the key" is actually small as long as the behavior of each individual employee cannot be completely controlled. It can not be said. Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-
The configuration of Japanese Patent No. 36154 deals with the fact that the resident who is out and about receives the signal from the sensor, and therefore, it can be said that the problem in this respect is cleared. However, this Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-3
In the configuration of Japanese Patent No. 6154, as in the case of the conventional security guarantee company, only the information "the possibility of occurrence of an abnormal situation" (information of the possibility "prediction") can be obtained from the "sensor". There is a problem that "the actual content of the fact" such as "what is that content" cannot be understood without going to the site and checking the situation (occurrence of a time lag).
As described above, the present invention is completely different from the configuration of the above-mentioned JP-A-6-36154 in that the housekeeper who is out and about can immediately grasp the "contents of the fact / truth" of the absence house. .

That is, JP-A-6-36154 discloses that when various sensors detect an abnormality, the main controller activates an alarm device and a telephone line connects a pager or mobile phone carried by an outsider. There is disclosed a configuration in which information that the above abnormality is detected is transmitted, and a configuration in which an outing person confirms the abnormal situation by telephone and cancels the alarm.
However, in the configuration of this publication, what is installed in the house is a "sensor" for sensing "the possibility of occurrence of an abnormal situation". Therefore, the information that the "sensor" detects is that "an abnormal situation may have occurred."
It is just "prediction" information, and it is not known at all whether the abnormal situation really occurred, or what kind of "content" the abnormal situation really is. Originally, the "sensor" is such a thing. The ones that conventional security guarantee companies install in houses are also limited to such "sensors". Because it is impossible to see the "contents" of an abnormal situation that cannot be understood by "sensors" unless the privacy of customers (customers for security guards) can be seen at any time in the housing, but This is because it is not allowed due to the protection of privacy. The above-mentioned "sensor" is allowed to be installed in the house by the security guarantee company because it cannot know such privacy information.

However, there is also a limit to the security provided by the "sensor" method. A "sensor" can only indicate that an abnormal situation "may have occurred". Regarding "whether an abnormal situation really occurred" and "contents" of the abnormal situation, there is no choice but to actually go to the site or inquire the family member by telephone or the like. And
In reality, even if the "sensor" detects the "probability" of an abnormal situation, it is often due to a fault in the electrical system or behavior such as a rat or a cat. is there.

Therefore, even with the contents of this Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-36154, as long as the information from the "sensor" is transmitted to the person going out, it is completely the same as the transmission to the conventional security guarantee company. . In other words, an outing person, just like a conventional security service provider, has no idea what the "sensor" information is, "whether or not an abnormal situation has really occurred" and what the "content" of the abnormal situation is. Should not be.
Therefore, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-36154 describes that a person who goes out can cancel the alarm by using a mobile phone or the like, but as described above, "whether or not an abnormal situation has really occurred" and its abnormality. As the "contents" of the situation are unknown to the going-out person, whether or not the alarm should really be canceled should not be known (because it is based on "prediction"). Therefore, even with the configuration of Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-36154, the problem that has occurred in the security by the conventional security service provider (that is, only the prediction information from the "sensor" can be obtained, so that "there is an abnormal situation) I don't know if I did it or not and what the "content" of the abnormal situation is, so basically, I have no choice but to act based on the "prediction" of "the possibility of an abnormal situation".
Therefore, the problem that it takes extra time and effort to confirm the prediction) remains unsolved,
It is left.

In particular, depending on the signal from the "sensor",
Since only information that "there is a possibility of an abnormal situation" can be obtained, in the present situation, first, an employee of the security protection company rushes to the scene (it takes 3 to 15 minutes during this period) to go around the scene. If they look around and determine that there is a high possibility of "abnormality," they will take measures such as calling the police or fire department. In such a conventional security system,
Since it depends only on the signal from the "sensor" that "there is a possibility of an abnormal situation", it takes extra time to check it, and it is not possible to immediately report to the police or fire department. It has an extremely big problem that it cannot do it.

The present invention is intended to solve such a problem of the prior art, and asks an outing person "whether or not an abnormal situation has really occurred" and "contents" of the abnormal situation. Providing true "security information" and enabling the immediate and appropriate action while confirming the "contents" of the abnormal situation in the field without relying on "prediction" as in the past. The purpose is to provide a security system.

On the other hand, conventionally, in supermarkets, pachinko halls, etc., a plurality of cameras are installed in a store for the purpose of shoplifting, fraudulent activity extraction, and monitoring of employees' work attitudes. There is a system that monitors the captured images on a monitor. However, such a system is targeted for monitoring "inside the store" where there is no privacy problem, and does not anticipate "housing" where there is a privacy problem. Also, for monitoring, a monitor is set up in a "separate room adjacent to the store" so that people can watch it there. This is because, if there is a dishonesty in the store, it is necessary to go to the site immediately to deal with it, and it is necessary to place a monitor near the store. Therefore, in such a conventional system, an individual who is out, as in the present invention, can change the status of the absence home to "mobile".
I can't see the idea of monitoring on a display device. Therefore, the monitoring system with the monitor in the supermarket or pachinko hall as described above is limited to the monitoring of business establishments that are not related to privacy, and does not assume any "house" related to privacy at all. The monitoring is done either inside the business office or by a large security company, and we do not assume that individuals will monitor with a "mobile information terminal" while they are out. In addition, the above-mentioned monitoring system of the monitor in a supermarket, a pachinko hall, or the like has a principle of "always monitoring", and when an abnormality is detected by the "sensor" as in the present invention (only) There is no idea of collecting video information. In these respects, it can be said that the above system is significantly different from the present invention.

As described above, according to the prior art, when a "probability of occurrence of an abnormal situation" is detected by combining a "sensor" and a mobile phone as in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 36154/1994, the person outside is notified. There are already two technologies: a configuration that allows users to monitor the inside of a store with a monitor such as a supermarket or a pachinko hall. However, both of these two conventional techniques are
When there was "the possibility of occurrence of an abnormal situation" at home, the actual true situation of the home (whether the possibility of the abnormal situation detected by the sensor really occurred, and whether it occurred) If so, what kind of content it is) can be immediately grasped, and the problem of being able to take appropriate measures immediately cannot be solved. That is, such a problem cannot be solved even by combining the two conventional techniques described above. This is because, in the two conventional techniques described above, the idea that an individual who is out and receives a message from a "sensor" remotely operates a camera at home with a portable information device to collect information on the inside of the home This is because there is no (concept of "interactivity"). In the first place, since the two conventional techniques described above have different application ranges from each other, it would be extremely difficult for a person skilled in the art to have the idea of combining the two.

In the case of a thief in a car, there is no way to deal with the case where the horn is cut off or stolen. Also, even after the criminal escaped, the horn continued to ring and often annoy the neighborhood.

Further, when a woman or child is attacked by kidnapping or a gangster, the crime prevention buzzer is ineffective unless there is a helper around him.

The present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and asks a person who is out to "whether or not an abnormal situation has really occurred" and "contents" of the abnormal situation. Provide true "security information",
The purpose of the present invention is to provide a security system that enables immediate and appropriate countermeasures while confirming the "contents" of an abnormal situation in the field without actually using "prediction" as in the past. To do.

Further, in view of the above points, the present invention is a ho
Wiring work is unnecessary for security, and
When an abnormality occurs, an individual immediately grasps the details of the abnormality (without actually "predicting" by actually grasping it with video or audio) even without requesting a security company, and takes appropriate measures. To provide a security system that makes it possible to grasp the situation of the scene of the thief in the security of automobiles and can reliably contact relatives and police in case of emergency for women and children. With the goal. Another object of the present invention is to provide a security system capable of grasping the position of an individual or an automobile that has been hit by an emergency based on GPS information. Further, the present invention provides a security system capable of preventing the privacy of an individual from being violated outside by unintentionally leaking video information and audio information inside a house, outdoors or in a car. Is also intended.

[0020]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention has the following constitutions (1) to (19). In addition, the following (1) to (19)
Each of these corresponds to claims 1 to 19 in the claims.

(1) One or more are installed in the house,
Sensors for detecting abnormal situations such as illegal intrusion, fire, and gas leaks (magnet sensor, infra red heat sensor that detects heat of human body, impact sensor, gas leak sensor, heat sensor that detects fire, or smoke sensor) etc,
An image pickup means (digital still camera, digital video camera, or the like) installed in the house to pick up the situation in the house when at least one of the abnormal situations is detected.
CCD camera, video camera, infrared camera, etc.),
A means for wirelessly transmitting the image information captured by the imaging means to a predetermined destination, and a portable information device (PHS, mobile phone, laptop computer, etc.) that an individual carries outdoors.
PDA (Personal Digital Assistance) etc.)
And a portable information device including means for wirelessly receiving video information (still image information or moving picture information) captured by the imaging means, and means for displaying the received video information. , A personal security system. The "predetermined destination" means the address (including ID code) of the information device carried by a predetermined individual such as the person living in the house, his family, or his friends. And so on.

Further, in the configuration of (1), the following plural methods are possible for the image pickup means to image the situation in the room and transmit the image information thereof. First of all, when the sensor detects an abnormal situation, the sensor sends its signal to the imaging means, which in response starts imaging the situation in the room, and automatically Then, the image information of the captured image is wirelessly transmitted to the portable information device. Also the second
In addition, when the sensor detects an abnormal situation, the sensor wirelessly transmits the signal to the portable information device, and the portable information device wirelessly transmits a control signal to the imaging unit (in this case, In order to protect privacy, the image pickup means will not operate unless a control signal is transmitted by adding a code such as a password). Then, based on the wirelessly transmitted control signal, the image pickup means starts operation and starts image pickup. Then, the image capturing means wirelessly transmits the captured image information to the portable information device. Thirdly, when the sensor detects an abnormality, the image capturing means constantly captures the image information captured by the image capturing means based on a signal from the sensor, and the portable information. Wirelessly send to the device,
That is the method. Fourthly, the image pickup means is always taking an image, and when the sensor detects an abnormality, a signal from the sensor is wirelessly transmitted to the portable information device, and in response to this, the portable information is received. Control signal transmitted wirelessly from the device (control signal with password added)
Based on the above, the image pickup means wirelessly transmits the imaged image information to the portable information device. The invention of (1) includes any of the above first to fourth methods.

(2) In the personal security system according to (1) above, a means for wirelessly transmitting a signal from the sensor to a predetermined partner is provided in the house, and the portable information device is provided. Is provided with means for wirelessly receiving a signal from the sensor, and is a personal security system.

(3) In the personal security system described in (1) and (2) above, the portable information device starts image pickup to the image pickup means or wirelessly transmits the image information obtained by the image pickup. Characterized in that the image pickup means starts image pickup or transmits picked-up image information based on the instruction from the portable information device. It is a personal security system.

As described above, in the present invention, the control signal is sent from the portable information device to operate the image pickup means in the house. In that case, the control signal is predetermined. It is desirable that the image pickup means does not operate unless a code or password is added. Because if you do this, even if this portable information device is stolen or lost, it will be picked up by others and you will be able to see the situation inside the house with pictures etc. Because the fear of being infringed can be eliminated.

It is also necessary to consider privacy protection among families. In other words, in principle, privacy protection is necessary among families, apart from infants. Therefore, for example, in a place commonly used by a family such as a living room or a kitchen, the whole family can control the image pickup means from outside by using a common password. However, in the private room of each person, it is desirable that the image pickup means cannot be controlled from the outside without a unique password only for the individual.

(4) In the personal security system described in (1) to (3) above, further, in the house,
One or a plurality of microphones, and means for wirelessly transmitting the voice information captured by the microphones to a predetermined destination.
And the portable information device includes means for wirelessly receiving voice information from the microphone, and means for outputting the received voice information by voice or characters. It is a personal security system.

Here, the means for wirelessly receiving voice information from the microphone and outputting it as voice or characters, which is provided in the portable information device, outputs the voice information as it is by a speaker. Both of a configuration for outputting and a configuration for temporarily converting the voice information into character information by a voice recognition device (voice character conversion device) and displaying it as character information on a display are included. That is, in the present invention, the voice of the criminal who invades the house can be heard as it is, or the voice of the criminal can be converted into text information and displayed (for example, during a meeting or during a business negotiation). For example, if you can not hear the voice information, there is a great advantage to see the voice converted to characters).

(5) In the personal security system described in (1) to (4) above, one or more alarm devices (emergency bell, flashlight, etc.) are further provided inside or outside the house. The portable information equipment is a personal security system characterized by comprising means for wirelessly transmitting a control signal for controlling activation or deactivation of the alarm device. This allows
Conventionally, the problem that the alarm device is activated and the criminal does not stop even if the criminal escapes, causing trouble in the neighborhood, or conversely, the alarm stops after a predetermined time from the timer even when the criminal is still present, is solved.

(6) In the personal security system described in (1) to (5) above, further, in the house,
When an emergency such as illegal intrusion, fire, or sudden illness occurs, a person in the house can operate it and send a signal indicating the occurrence of the emergency to a predetermined destination. The major security service providers are referred to by names such as “panic button”), and the portable information device is provided with means capable of wirelessly receiving a signal from the emergency occurrence information transmission unit. , Is a personal security system.

(7) In the personal security system according to any one of (1) to (6) above, a moving means for moving the image pickup direction of the image pickup means is further provided in the house. The portable information device is provided with a means for wirelessly transmitting a control signal for controlling the moving means, which is a personal security system. In other words, according to the configuration of (7), the person or family can remotely control the moving means in the house with the information device that they carry while they are out and change the direction of the image pickup means while changing the direction of the room. It is possible to image every corner of the room (without blind spots) and obtain the overall situation of the room with video information.

In the above inventions (1) to (7),
For example, as shown in FIG. 1, a sensor for detecting crimes and fires (a magnet sensor (detects opening and closing of a window glass or a door)), an infrared sensor (an “infrared sensor” that detects heat of a human body) are also provided in a house. Called), impact sensor (piezoelectric element detects impact on door etc.), gas leak sensor (gas leak sensing), heat sensor (fire sensing), smoke sensor (fire sensing), and panic button (at home) When a person panics due to the invasion of bandits or the attack of fire or chronic illness,
Buttons for reporting to family etc.) are installed. A CCD camera (or infrared camera) and a microphone are installed in the house. In addition, a wireless transmitter / receiver such as a wireless transmitter / receiver telephone or a personal computer having a wireless transmitter / receiver function is provided in the house. In addition, an alarm device (emergency bell, flashlight, etc.) is installed inside or outside the house. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, an individual (hereinafter referred to as “user”) who is a resident of the above-mentioned house is
Owns personal digital assistants (PHS, mobile phones, laptops, PDAs (Personal Digital Assistance), etc.) used outdoors.

According to the structure shown in FIG. 1, the following operation can be achieved. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, when a sensor detects an abnormality (or a resident presses a panic button), the user who is out is notified by (1) and (2) in FIG. The user is (3), (4),
By (5) and (6), you can know the situation in the house with images and sounds.
The user confirms the situation in the house by video information or audio information, and if there is an abnormality, the alarm is sounded by (7) and (8) in FIG. Further, the user confirms the situation inside the house by the video information or the audio information, and if there is no abnormality, the user stops the alarm. Further, the user may make a call to the 110th or 119th by using the portable information terminal that he has, if necessary.

In FIG. 1, by incorporating a known encryption means in a wireless transmitter for wirelessly transmitting video information or audio information, the video information or audio information is encrypted before wireless transmission, and the encryption is performed. The converted information can be wirelessly transmitted. In this way, if only the encrypted information is wirelessly transmitted, even if the wirelessly transmitted video information or audio information is intercepted or intercepted by another person, the content will be encrypted, so that the content will be encrypted. The privacy of the individual is surely protected without being seen or heard by others. The side receiving the encrypted signal prepares in advance a portable information terminal having means for decoding the encrypted information, and displays the content based on the decoded information. Or it should be output with a speaker. Further, in FIG. 1, the operation of the alarm device is not started as described above. For example, the signal (1) (shown in FIG. 1) from the sensor immediately causes (1) ′ (FIG. (Shown in 1) may sound the alarm device.

Further, in the above inventions (1) to (7), not only the one shown in FIG. 1 but also the one having the structure and action as shown in FIG.
That is, the structure and operation shown in FIG. 2 are as follows. In FIG. 2, when the sensor detects an abnormality (or the housekeeper presses the panic button), FIG.
(1), an alarm signal is sent to the wireless transmitter (microcomputer). Based on this signal, the microcomputer (microcomputer) takes in the image information and the audio information according to (2) and (3) of FIG. Then, the microcomputer sends the image and audio information and the alarm information,
According to (4) of FIG. 2, it is sent to the user who is out. When the user knows the situation inside the house by sound and image, and thinks that there is an abnormality, the user activates the alarm installed in the house in (5) and (6) of FIG. Further, the user stops the alarm when he / she finds that the abnormality disappears while checking the situation in his / her house with the image and the sound. The user may also call 110 or 119 as needed.

Note that, in FIG. 2, by incorporating a known encryption means in a wireless transmitter for wirelessly transmitting video information or audio information, the video information or audio information is encrypted before wireless transmission, and the encryption is performed. The converted information can be wirelessly transmitted. In this way, if only the encrypted information is wirelessly transmitted, even if the wirelessly transmitted video information or audio information is intercepted or intercepted by another person, the content will be encrypted, so that the content will be encrypted. The privacy of the individual is surely protected without being seen or heard by others. The side receiving the encrypted signal prepares in advance a portable information terminal having means for decoding the encrypted information, and displays the content based on the decoded information. Or it should be output with a speaker. In addition, in FIG. 2, regarding the start of the operation of the alarm device, a method other than the above, for example, a signal of (1) (shown in FIG. 2) from a sensor immediately causes (1) ′ (see FIG. You may make it sound an alarm device by (shown in FIG.

(8) Small portable information devices (PHS, mobile phones, notebook computers, PDAs) that individuals carry outdoors.
(Personal Digital Assistance), etc., and an image pickup means (digital still camera, digital video camera, CC) capable of collecting image information of the surroundings of the individual.
(D camera, video camera, infrared camera, etc.) and video information transmission means capable of wirelessly transmitting the video information captured by the imaging means when an emergency situation such as assault or injury occurs to a predetermined destination. And a portable information device having the following: a personal portable security system.

Further, in the configuration of (8), the following plural methods are possible for the image pickup means to pick up the image of the situation around the individual and transmit the image information. First of all, when an individual recognizes the occurrence of an emergency and operates a certain switch, thereafter, the image capturing means automatically starts capturing an image of the surrounding situation, and the captured image information is predetermined. It is a method of wirelessly transmitting to the other party. Secondly, when the individual recognizes an abnormal situation and presses a certain switch, an alarm signal (alarm information indicating that an emergency has occurred) is transmitted to a predetermined destination. Upon receiving this alarm signal, the other party operates the information device owned by the other party and transmits a control signal to the portable information device to perform remote control. In other words, the other party who receives the alarm signal
The portable information device is remotely controlled so that the image pickup means provided in the portable information device carried by the individual who has issued the alarm signal starts capturing an image of the surroundings and wirelessly transmits the captured image information to this. . This is the second way. Furthermore, as a third method, the image capturing means always captures an image of the surrounding environment of the individual, and when the individual feels an abnormality, the image captured by the image capturing means by the operation of the individual. It is a method of wirelessly transmitting information (still image information or moving image information) to a predetermined opponent. Further, as a fourth method, the image capturing means always captures an image of the surroundings of an individual, and when the individual feels an abnormality, an alarm signal is wirelessly transmitted to a predetermined partner. Upon receiving this alarm signal, the other party wirelessly transmits a control signal (a control signal with a password added) to the image pickup means. Upon receipt of this control signal, the image pickup means,
The method is to wirelessly transmit to the other party. The invention of (1) includes any of the above first to fourth methods.

(9) In the personal portable security system described in (8) above, the portable information device is:
When an emergency such as assault, injury, or sudden illness occurs, the individual carrying it can operate and wirelessly transmit a signal indicating the occurrence of the emergency to a predetermined destination. A personal portable security system including an emergency occurrence signal transmitting means.

(10) In the personal portable security system described in (8) and (9) above, the image pickup means or the image information transmission means may perform image pickup based on a signal from a predetermined partner. It is a personal portable security system for transmitting video information that has been started or imaged.

(11) In the personal security system according to any one of (8) to (10), the portable information device further includes a microphone and a predetermined destination for the voice information collected by the microphone. To receive wirelessly,
Is a personal portable security system equipped with.

(12) In the personal portable security system according to any of (8) to (11), the microphone is further activated or stopped based on a predetermined wireless signal from the other party. It is a personal portable security system.

(13) In the personal portable security system according to any of (8) to (12), the portable information device is further provided with an alarm device (warning buzzer, flashlight, etc.). , This alarm device
It is a personal portable security system that is activated or deactivated based on a predetermined wireless signal from a partner.

The inventions (8) to (13) above are
For example, rescue children when they are bullying or abducted outdoors and when they get lost. It can also be used for rescue when it becomes bad.

The inventions (8) to (13) described above have, for example, a configuration and action as shown in FIG. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, protected persons (rescued persons) (children, women, elderly people, etc.) (a) have a small CCD camera and a microphone (eg, pendant type, brooch type, chest pocket) to carry outdoors. And a PHS capable of transmitting the information captured by the CCD camera or the microphone, a mobile phone,
Carry a wireless transmitter (preferably a card type) such as a laptop computer, (c) an alarm device (warning buzzer, flashlight, etc.), and (d) a GPS (Global Positioning System) signal transmitter. ing. The above (b), (c), and (d) are built in one portable information device and separated from the above (a), and the above (a), (b), (c), and (d) are included. Means that the person to be protected is to carry it at the same time, but the above (a) is located in a chest pocket, etc., and the above (b), (c) and (d) are carried in a bag or pocket. It is desirable to be able to communicate information in.

In addition, guardians (guardians such as family members, police, fire departments, and family hospitals) of the protected persons, who are predetermined, are wireless receivers / transmitters (PCs) held outdoors or indoors. , PDA, etc., may be stationary or portable, but it is preferable if the guardian such as family is a "predetermined person", portable type is preferred) and possesses the following functions are doing. That is, (a) a function of wirelessly receiving an image / sound signal from a camera or a microphone carried by the protected person and displaying or outputting the image or sound, and (b) a protected person carrying the same. A function of wirelessly transmitting a control signal to the alarm device, and (c) a function of receiving a GPS signal from a communication satellite and analyzing the position of the protected person.

With the structure shown in FIG. 3, the following operation can be achieved. That is,
In Fig. 3, the protected persons (children, etc.) who are out in (1)
However, when an emergency such as a crime is encountered and the start button (panic button) provided on the mobile information terminal is pressed (or (1) ', a family member at home or out of the house can start the start signal with a wireless transmitter. In (2) and (3), the personal digital assistant also carried by the protected person goes to retrieve the information captured by the CCD camera and the microphone. Then, in (4), the image / sound information is transmitted to a guardian (a telephone number of a mobile phone owned by a family registered in advance) which is a predetermined partner. In (5), a guardian such as a family watches and listens to the image / sound information on the display device and the speaker in almost real time. If a guardian such as a family member sees the image / sound information and determines that an incident or illness attack has occurred, the alarm device possessed by the guardian (child, etc.) is carried out in (6) and (7). The control signal is sent to and the alarm device is activated in (8). If necessary, call the police or fire department. Parents, such as family members, can grasp the situation of the protected person and its surroundings in real time based on the above-mentioned image / sound information, and if they judge that the incident or illness of the protected person has been completed successfully, With (6) and (7) of 3
As shown in (8), a control signal is sent to stop the alarm device. In FIG. 3, a portable information terminal that wirelessly transmits video information or audio information is provided with a known encryption means so that the video information or audio information is encrypted before wireless transmission and the encrypted information is encrypted. The information may be transmitted wirelessly. Thus, if only the encrypted information is wirelessly transmitted, even if the wirelessly transmitted video information or audio information is intercepted or intercepted by another person, the signal is encrypted, The contents will not be seen or heard by others, and personal privacy will be surely protected. The side of the wireless reception / transmission device that receives this encrypted signal has a built-in means for decoding the encrypted information in advance, and the content thus decoded is displayed on the display device or It may be output by a speaker.

(14) In the personal security system according to any one of (1) to (13) above, further, various sensors and a main controller are connected by radio such as light or radio waves, The main controller periodically sends a check signal to confirm the line connection status, and each sensor sends a response signal to the check signal to the main controller to check the sensor operating status. A personal security system comprising:

(15) When an abnormality is detected by a crime prevention sensor such as a door sensor, a seating sensor, a handle sensor, or a fuel filler sensor attached to the automobile and at least the crime prevention sensor attached to the automobile, the inside of the automobile is detected. Is a security system for an automobile, which includes an image pickup means for picking up an image of the situation and a means for wirelessly transmitting video information picked up by the image pickup means.

(16) In the automobile security system described in (15) above, a warning device such as a horn is further provided, and the warning device is based on a signal from a predetermined partner. A security system for an automobile that is activated or deactivated.

(17) In the security system according to any one of (8) to (16) above,
Means are provided for transmitting the GPS (Global Positioning System) data of the portable information device or the automobile to the destination based on a predetermined signal from the destination. It is a security system. (18) The security system according to any one of the above (1) to (17), further comprising an encryption means for encrypting the video information before transmitting the video information. (19) The security system according to any one of (4) to (7) or (11) to (13) above, further comprising an encryption unit that encrypts the voice information before transmitting the voice information. It is a thing. Further, the present invention preferably has the following configuration, for example.

1. An alarm device such as a crime prevention bell that detects information from various sensors such as a heat detection sensor, a smoke detection sensor, a gas detection sensor, and a crime prevention sensor, which are arranged in an indoor important place, and when an abnormality occurs. The main controller with the telephone function and the converter that encodes the video signal from the camera placed in the key place inside the house into the communication signal by the main controller that automatically activates the video and audio information. A wireless receiver / transmitter such as a PHS (including a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant, a portable notebook computer, etc.) having a conversion unit for transmitting to a wireless receiver / transmitter and decoding it into a video signal and a display device. ) A home security system configured to receive at.

2. Various sensors are connected to the main controller by radio such as light and radio waves, and the main controller is regularly
From the controller, a check signal is transmitted to confirm the line connection state, and each sensor confirms the sensor operating state by returning a response signal to the check signal to the main controller. How to check the sensor.

3. A data processing unit that senses information from a crime prevention sensor such as a door sensor, a seating sensor, a handle sensor, and a fuel filler sensor, and if an abnormality occurs, activates an alarm device such as a horn. A communication unit having a wireless function or wireless telephone function for automatically transmitting the content of abnormality and voice information to a predetermined wireless receiver / transmitter such as PHS by wireless or telephone line, and a remote controller from the wireless receiver / transmitter such as PHS. A main controller including a remote control unit for transmitting GPS (Global Positioning System) data of an automobile to a wireless receiver / transmitter such as PHS or for stopping fuel supply of the automobile by operation. Car security system with.

4. Car main controller and PHS
First, a wireless communication system is used to connect with a wireless receiver / transmitter, and if a line connection cannot be established, a car communication system that selects a wireless phone line.

5. A portable security system including at least a panic button, a microphone or a small camera, a conversion unit for encoding a video signal from the camera into a communication signal, and a wireless communication unit.

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BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The present invention having the above construction has the following effects. With the configuration of the above 1, the indoor situation can be grasped by the image from the camera and the sound from the communication device, and the alarm device can be stopped and the police / fire department can be appropriately notified.

With the above configuration 2, even if each sensor is driven by a battery and connected wirelessly such as by light or radio waves, the battery exhaustion and the sensor failure can be immediately recognized, so that the reliability of the security system is improved. To do. In addition, wiring of each sensor is unnecessary, and since it can be easily attached to any place, troublesome wiring work is unnecessary.

With the above configuration 3, even if a car is stolen, the engine can be stopped or the alarm horn can be operated or stopped by operating a radio receiver / transmitter such as a PHS.
You can call the police. Also, since the location of the stolen car can be confirmed, it is easy to find it.

With the construction of the above-mentioned 4, the engine ON-OF
The running cost for security when using a remote control such as F, which is frequently used, and security at the time of shopping can be reduced, and tracking can be performed even if a car is taken away in the distance due to theft.

With the configuration of the above 5, in the case of being attacked by a thug or in an emergency, the situation and location can be specified.

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Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a home security system according to the present invention, in which information transmitted by infrared rays from various sensors such as a heat / smoke detection sensor-1 and a crime prevention detection sensor-2, which are arranged in a key place indoors, is transmitted by infrared rays. When the receiver 3 senses an abnormality and activates an alarm device 4 such as a crime prevention bell, a camera 5 (known video camera,
A main controller 6 having a data processing unit for encoding a video signal from a CCD camera or the like into a communication signal and a communication unit (telephone function) automatically transmits video and audio information to a radio such as PHS. A transmitter / receiver (personal handyphone system) 7 and a converter for decoding this into a video signal and a wireless receiver / transmitter such as a PHS having a display device 8 for these video information and audio information. 7 is a home security system having a basic configuration of receiving at 7.

Reference numeral 9 denotes a cordless telephone handset in another room wirelessly connected to the main controller 6, and the infrared receiver 10 receives information from various sensors by infrared rays. With this configuration, each sensor and main controller
The wiring of the wire (or the child device) is not necessary, and the wiring can be easily attached to any place, which eliminates the troublesome wiring work. In addition, since the indoor situation can be grasped by the video from the camera and the voice from the telephone, it is possible to stop the alarm and appropriately report to the police / fire department.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a home security system according to the present invention. Information transmitted by infrared rays from various sensors such as a crime prevention sensor-11 and a heat / smoke sensor-12 arranged in an indoor important place. Sensor-transceiver 13
When an abnormality occurs, the alarm device 14 such as a crime prevention bell is activated to encode the video signal from the camera 15 and the signal from each sensor arranged at the key points in the house into the communication signal. Video and audio information is automatically transmitted to a wireless transmitter / receiver such as a PHS by a main controller including a data processing unit 16, a communication device 17, a communication unit 18, and a telephone function of an auto dial unit 19. Then, the image and the sensor information are displayed by the conversion unit 21 and the display device 22 for decoding the image signal into a video signal through the communication unit 20 of the wireless receiver / transmitter such as PHS, and converted into voice by the communication device 23. It is a thing. In addition, the main controller and the slave unit are wirelessly connected to each other via the indoor communication units 25 and 26, and the information from the various sensors in another room is the code of the same room if there is an abnormality. It is transmitted from a handset unit of a telephone to a wireless receiver / transmitter such as a PHS via a main controller. Note that the function of the child device is basically the same as that of the main controller, and therefore its description is omitted.

In the above structure, various sensors are connected to the main controller (or slave unit) wirelessly or optically, and the main controller (or slave unit) periodically checks the line connection state. A check signal is transmitted, and each sensor sends a response signal to the check signal as a main control signal.
The operating status of the sensor can always be confirmed by sending a reply to the sensor (or slave unit), so even if each sensor is driven by a battery, a battery exhaustion or sensor failure can be immediately detected and a system error display can be displayed. Therefore, the reliability of the security system is improved.

A drive unit (pivot mechanism) that allows the camera to be operated in any direction by operating a remote controller such as a PHS wireless receiver / transmitter may be added. That is, the user receives the video information and the audio information from the main controller and checks the display device 22 provided in the wireless transmitter / receiver 7 such as a PHS in order to confirm the abnormality in the home while By remotely controlling the drive device of the camera 15, the optical axis of the camera 15 can be moved, and the interior of the room can be overlooked (without blind spots).

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the system operation. In a normal state, a check signal is periodically transmitted from the main controller (or a child device) to confirm the line connection state (step S1), and various sensors send a response signal to the check signal as a main controller. The sensor-operating state is always confirmed by replying to the printer (or the slave) (step S2). If an abnormality is detected (step S5, step S6), P that registered the telephone number in advance
Dial a wireless receiver / transmitter such as HS (step S
At the same time, the camera and the audio microphone are operated (steps S8 and S9), and the video information and the video information from the video and the microphone are transmitted to the wireless transmitter / receiver such as PHS (step S10). The owner (recipient) of the wireless receiver / transmitter such as PHS, while viewing the video information and audio information on the display device of the wireless receiver / transmitter such as PHS (step S11), displays the wireless receiver / transmitter such as PHS. Using the remote controller of the camera in the house to remotely control the direction and magnification of the camera using a wireless transmitter / receiver such as a PHS (step S12), the situation in a remote house can be thoroughly covered from corner to corner. Confirm by the video information captured by the camera inside (steps S8, S9, S10, S1
1). Further, the receiver also uses the wireless receiver / transmitter such as PHS as a remote controller of the alarm device provided in the house, and remotely controls the ON / OFF of the alarm device by the wireless receiver / transmitter such as PHS ( Steps S13 and S
14, S15). Further, the recipient contacts the fire department or the police as necessary (step S16).

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of an embodiment of an automobile and a portable security system, which is a door sensor 31, a seat sensor 32, and a fuel filler sensor mounted on the automobile.
Information from security sensors such as 33 is detected by the data processing unit 34 of the main controller, and when an abnormality occurs, the data processing unit causes the remote control unit to warn a horn or the like. The device 35 is activated, and the contents of the abnormality and the voice information are automatically transmitted to the wireless receiver / transmitter such as PHS by the wireless or the telephone line by the wireless unit of the main controller or the communication unit 36 of the car telephone. Abnormality information is obtained through the display device 38 of the wireless transmitter / receiver such as PHS, and the GP of the automobile is operated through the remote controller by operating the remote controller 39.
This is a security system for automobiles in which the data of S (Global Positioning System) 37 is transmitted to a wireless receiver / transmitter such as PHS, and the fuel supply is cut by a fuel cut device 40. .

In the above, the main control of the automobile
To connect the wireless receiver and transmitter such as PHS with PHS, first use radio waves, and if the line connection is not possible, select the line of the car phone to frequently use the engine ON / OFF. The running cost for security when using the remote control and shopping can be reduced, and it is possible to track even if the car is taken away in the distance due to theft.

The personal portable security system according to another embodiment of the present invention (see FIG. 7) has a panic button 41 for switching at least in case of an emergency and a wireless transmission / reception such as a panic button or PHS. The instruction information from the machine is processed to turn on the microphone or small camera 42 that collects the surrounding situation, and the alarm device 43.
It is provided with a data processing unit 44 for turning off or converting video information into communication data and a communication unit 45 for performing communication with a wireless receiver / transmitter such as PHS.

In the above, the microphone and the small camera 4 are used.
2 may be a pendant type, a brooch type, a pen type that pierces a chest pocket, and the other part may be a wireless transmitter / receiver such as PHS, a mobile phone, or a notebook personal computer with a wireless connection.

With the above configuration, by pressing the panic button 41, the situation of the emergency can be immediately notified to the other party by voice and video (that is, the telephone numbers of parents and police such as family members are registered in advance. Incidentally, when the panic button 41 is pressed, the emergency signal and the image information and the audio information are automatically transmitted to the telephone number). In addition, for infants and those who do not know how to use the device such as dementia, wireless reception of PHS etc. by remote control operation of portable security system by remote control operation from wireless receiver transmitter such as PHS owned by guardian. The receiving base station of the transmitter allows the user to understand the general whereabouts and the situation, and the warning device can be turned on and off to alert the surrounding people. By adding GPS to the above-mentioned portable security system, it is possible to specify a more accurate whereabouts, which is effective in abduction.

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As described above, according to the above configurations (1) to (7), even if a large security company is not requested, the security system can be provided only by equipping the home (house) with the equipment. A security system similar to the one we requested can be realized. Further, the security system according to the present invention cannot be adopted by a conventional major security company. This is because the present invention has, as its configuration, an image pickup means for picking up an image of the inside of a house as an indispensable requirement, but the video information (same for audio information) from this image pickup means is the privacy of the family. Therefore, it is necessary to confirm the video (same for the sound) only for the person who is out or his family. In other words, the security company can install only sensors as an input means for grasping the situation in the house because of privacy problems. That is, from the idea that a security company who is another person looks at from the house, there is no choice but to install a sensor, in contrast to this, by standing on the idea that the person or family, not the security company, aims to secure their own house, It becomes possible to confirm the situation in the house by the privacy information such as video or audio, and the configuration according to the present invention becomes possible. In the past, even if the person or family members tried to secure their own home, they could only rely on sensors and alarm devices connected to them while they were out, but even if the person or family member is out, the portable information device The security system according to the present invention becomes possible for the first time based on the idea that it is possible to always grasp the situation at home and take appropriate measures by using. Therefore, the present invention is a security system whose technical idea is completely different from the conventional security system by a security company.

As described above, according to the present invention, with the configuration of FIGS. 4 to 5, the indoor situation can be grasped by the image from the camera and the voice from the telephone, and the alarm device can be stopped or stopped. Appropriate reporting to the police / fire department and avoiding false alarms.

With the configuration shown in FIG. 6, even if each sensor is driven by a battery and wirelessly connected, a battery exhaustion or a sensor failure can be immediately recognized, so that the reliability of the security system is improved. Also, there is no need for wiring work for each sensor, and it is possible to easily attach the sensor to any place by means such as screwing, and it is possible to install the sensor by himself without resorting to a security contractor.

With the configuration of the automobile security system shown in FIG. 7, even if a vehicle is stolen, the engine can be stopped and the position of the stolen vehicle can be confirmed by operating the radio receiver / transmitter such as PHS. Will be easier. In addition, the connection between the main controller of the automobile and the wireless receiver / transmitter such as PHS is first performed by wireless radio waves,
If you can not connect to the line, you can reduce the running cost in the suburbs that are frequently used by choosing the line of the car phone, and you can track it even if the car is taken away in the distance due to theft. There is an effect that.

In addition, due to the configuration of the personal portable security system, in the case of being attacked by a thug or in an emergency such as a heart attack, the information can be sent to the registration partner whose telephone number is registered in advance. , The registration partner can specify the situation and location of the caller. In addition, in the case of an infant or a person who does not know how to use the device such as dementia, there is an effect that the portable security system can be operated by a remote control operation from a wireless receiver / transmitter such as a PHS to grasp the situation of the caller at any time.

Further, by providing the encryption means for encrypting the wirelessly transmitted video information and audio information before wireless transmission, the wirelessly transmitted video information and audio information should be intercepted or eavesdropped by another person. Even if so, since the information is encrypted, other people who intercept or eavesdrop the information cannot understand the content. Therefore, by providing such an encryption means, it is possible to reliably prevent the risk that the privacy information of an individual becomes known to others in the process of operating the security system according to the present invention.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of a home security system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram of a home security system according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram of a home security system according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a home security system according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a home security system according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the operation of the home security system according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of an automobile and portable security system.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Heat / Smoke sensor-. 2 Security detection sensor-.
3 Infrared receiver. 4 Alarm device. 5 cameras. 6
Main controller. 7 Radio receiver / transmitter such as PHS. 8 Display device. 9 Cordless handset handset.
10. Infrared receiver.

Claims (19)

[Claims] 1. A sensor for detecting an abnormal situation such as illegal intrusion, fire, or gas leak, which is installed in a house or a plurality of units (for example, a far-infrared sensor for detecting far-infrared rays emitted from a human body or heat detection). Sensor, magnet sensor, shock sensor, gas leak sensor, heat sensor or smoke sensor that detects the occurrence of fire) and one or more installed in the house, and at least when the abnormal condition is detected by the sensor In addition, an image pickup means (for example, a digital still camera, a digital video camera, a CCD camera, a video camera, an infrared camera, etc.) for picking up the situation in the house, and image information (still image information or moving image information) captured by this image pickup means. To a predetermined destination wirelessly, and a portable information device (for example, PH
S, mobile phone, laptop computer, PDA (personal
Digital assistance), and a portable information device including means for wirelessly receiving the image information captured by the imaging means, and means (display) for displaying the received image information. Including a personal security system. 2. The personal security system according to claim 1, further comprising means for wirelessly transmitting a signal indicating detection of an abnormal situation from the sensor to a predetermined partner in the house, A personal security system, wherein the portable information device includes means for wirelessly receiving a signal from the sensor. 3. The personal security system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the portable information device instructs the image capturing means to start image capturing or wirelessly transmit the captured image information. A personal security system, characterized in that the image pickup means starts image pickup or transmits picked-up image information based on a command from the portable information device. . 4. The personal security system according to claim 1, 2 or 3, further comprising one or a plurality of microphones in the house and a predetermined partner for voice information collected by the microphones. First, means for wirelessly transmitting is provided, and the portable information device wirelessly receives voice information from the microphone, and outputs the received voice information by voice or by text. A means to output (after converting the voice to text),
A personal security system comprising: 5. The personal security system according to claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, further comprising one or more alarm devices (emergency bell, flashlight, etc.) inside or outside the house. A personal security system, wherein the portable information device includes means for wirelessly transmitting a control signal for controlling activation or deactivation of the alarm device. 6. The personal security system according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, further comprising: in a house when an emergency situation such as illegal intrusion, fire or sudden illness occurs. An emergency occurrence information transmission unit (for example, a panic button or the like) that can be operated by a person who is present and can transmit a signal indicating the occurrence of an emergency to a predetermined destination is provided, and the portable information device is A personal security system comprising means for wirelessly receiving a signal from the emergency occurrence information transmission unit. 7. The personal security system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising moving means for moving the image pickup direction of the image pickup means in the house, wherein the portable type A personal security system, wherein the information equipment comprises means for wirelessly transmitting a control signal for controlling the moving means. 8. A small portable information device (for example, a PHS, a mobile phone, a notebook computer, a P) that an individual carries outdoors.
The portable information device is a DA (Personal Digital Assistance) or the like, and the portable information device is an image pickup means (eg, digital still camera, digital video camera, C
(CD camera, video camera, infrared camera, etc.) and the image information (still image information or moving image information) captured by the image capturing means when an emergency situation such as assault, injury, or sudden illness occurs is determined by a predetermined partner. First, a personal portable security system, characterized in that it includes video information transmitting means capable of wireless transmission. 9. The personal portable security system according to claim 8, wherein the portable information device is operated by an individual who carries it when an emergency such as assault, injury, or sudden illness occurs. A personal portable type including an emergency occurrence signal transmission means (for example, a panic button) capable of wirelessly transmitting a signal indicating the occurrence of an emergency to a predetermined destination. Security system. 10. The personal portable security system according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the image pickup means or the image information transmission means performs image pickup based on a signal wirelessly transmitted from a predetermined partner. A personal portable security system for transmitting started or imaged video information. 11. The personal security system according to claim 8, 9 or 10, further comprising: a microphone and voice information collected by the microphone, which is wirelessly transmitted to a predetermined partner in the portable information device. And a means for receiving at, a personal portable security system. 12. The personal portable security system according to claim 8, 9, 10 or 11, further comprising:
The personal portable security system, wherein the microphone is activated or deactivated based on a signal transmitted by radio from a predetermined partner. 13. The personal portable security system according to claim 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12, further comprising an alarm device (warning buzzer, flashlight, etc.) in the portable information device. The alarm device is a portable personal security system that is activated or deactivated based on a signal wirelessly transmitted from a predetermined partner. 14. The personal security system according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein various sensors and a main controller to which these various sensors are connected are wirelessly connected by light or radio waves. A check signal for confirming the line connection state is periodically transmitted from the main controller to the various sensors, and each sensor sends a response signal to the check signal to the main controller.
A personal security system comprising a sensor check unit for confirming a sensor operation state by returning to the operator. 15. A door sensor mounted on an automobile,
A crime prevention sensor such as a seating sensor, a steering wheel sensor, or a fuel filler sensor, and an image pickup means attached to the inside of the vehicle for picking up an image of the inside of the vehicle when an abnormality is detected by the image pickup means; And a means for wirelessly transmitting the generated image information, and a security system for an automobile. 16. The automobile security system according to claim 15, further comprising an alarm device such as a horn, and the alarm device operates based on a signal from a predetermined partner. Or a security system for an automobile that is to be stopped. 17. The security system according to any one of claims 8 to 16, further comprising the GPS (global) of the portable information device or the vehicle based on a signal from a predetermined partner. Positioning system) A security system provided with means for transmitting data to the other party. 18. The security system according to any one of claims 1 to 17, further comprising an encryption means for encrypting the video information transmitted by radio before the transmission. . 19. The security system according to any one of claims 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12 or 13, wherein the voice information transmitted by radio is encrypted before the transmission. A security system including an encryption means.