JPS6390983A - Automatic recording device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To confirm a visitor during the absence and to correctly know the purpose of a visit by recording the video and massage of the visitor during the absence with a video tape recorder for household. CONSTITUTION:When a human body detecting sensor 1 senses a visitor, the output signal of the sensor 1 operates a video camera 2, an interphone, a sound collecting microphone 3, a signal connecting device 4 and a video tape recorder 5. The video and voice of the visitor from the video camera 2, the interphone and the sound collecting microphone 3 are recorded to the video tape recorder 5. When the visitor comes off from the detecting scope of the human body detecting sensor 1, the power source is made off and the action of respective pieces of equipment is automatically stopped.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automatic recording device that uses a video tape recorder to record visitors when the person is away.

Conventional technology In recent years, there have been remarkable improvements in the quality of life in Japan and other European and American countries.For example, with the adoption of a five-day work week and the taking of vacation days, families are now able to enjoy outdoor lifestyles such as going on trips together. is being reviewed. Furthermore, due to the increase in personal income, the popularity of video tape recorders is remarkable, and the penetration rate is increasing year by year.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, as mentioned above, - As the number of people going out together at home increases, the possibility of neglecting to contact visitors while they are away is increasing.

When a visitor is away from home, a visitor usually places a memo or business card containing a message into the mailbox of the home where the visitor is away, or inserts it through the gap in the door.

However, there is a possibility that the person being visited may inadvertently forget the visitor's message, and the visitor may also be unable to accurately convey the purpose of his/her visit.

The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems.

Means for Solving the Problems The automatic recording device of the present invention comprises: a human body detection sensor for detecting the presence or absence of a visitor; a video camera for photographing the visitor; an intercom or microphone for capturing the visitor's voice; It has a video tape recorder 7 that records a video signal from the video camera and an audio signal from the intercom or microphone, and operates the video camera, the intercom or microphone, and the video tape recorder with the detection output signal of the human body detection sensor. Alternatively, the video camera and the video tape recorder are operated by the output signal of the intercom or microphone via the human body detection sensor, and the video signal of the video camera and the audio signal of the intercom or microphone are transmitted to the video tape recorder. It is configured to record in

Effect: With the above configuration, when a visitor stands in front of the gate or door of the house, the image and the message for the purpose of the visit are recorded on the video tape recorder, so it is possible to check on the visitor when he or she is away after returning home. rather than knowing exactly the purpose of the visit.

EXAMPLES Below, an automatic recording apparatus of the present invention will be explained with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the circuit configuration of an automatic recording apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. In the first figure,
A human body detection sensor 1 using, for example, an infrared sensor, a video camera 2 and an intercom or sound collecting microphone 3 that operate in response to the signals are installed near the top of a door in an apartment building or near the entrance or gate of an individual residence. It is located. These cables are connected to the input section of a signal connector 4 that automatically operates and stops a home video tape recorder 5 installed at a predetermined location in the room, such as near a television receiver (not shown). Alternatively, it is configured to be connected wirelessly and to transmit video signals and audio signals.

Now, when the human body detection sensor 1 detects a visitor (not shown), the output signal of this sensor 1 is transmitted to the video camera 2. Intercom or sound collection microphone 3. signal connector 4,
and operates the video tape recorder 5. and,
Video and audio of the visitor from a video camera 2 and an intercom or sound collection microphone 3 are recorded on a video tape recorder 5. When the visitor leaves the detection range of the human body detection sensor 1, the power is turned off and the operation of each device is automatically stopped.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the circuit configuration of an automatic recording device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Note that the same components as in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals. In the device shown in the figure, an intercom or sound collection microphone 3
When a visitor (not shown) operates the human body detection sensor 1. Video camera 2. A video tape recorder 5 is operated via the signal connector 4 to record the visitor's video and voice messages on video tape.

According to this embodiment, it is possible to record only those who have the purpose of visiting, and malfunctions caused by external voices and noise can also be prevented by using the human body detection sensor.

Effects of the Invention As explained above, according to the present invention, it is possible to record images and messages of visitors while they are away using a home video tape recorder, making it convenient for visitors to write messages on memos, business cards, etc. Not only can the purpose of the visit be reliably communicated without the need for troublesome procedures, but it can also deepen mutual intimacy. Furthermore, even if there is a suspicious visitor, it can be recorded as a video, which is useful for crime prevention.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the circuit configuration of an automatic recording apparatus according to a first embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram according to a second embodiment of the invention. l...Human body detection sensor, 2...Video camera, 3...Intercom or sound collection microphone, 4...Signal connector, 5...・Home video tape recorder. Name of agent: Patent attorney Toshio Nakao and one other person Figure 1 wc z Figure

Claims (1)

[Claims] A human body detection sensor that detects the presence or absence of a visitor, a video camera that photographs the visitor, an intercom or microphone that captures the voice of the visitor, and a video signal from the video camera and an audio signal from the intercom or microphone. and a video tape recorder for recording, and the video camera, the intercom or microphone, and the video tape recorder are operated by the detection output signal of the human body detection sensor, or the human body detection sensor is operated by the output signal of the intercom or microphone. An automatic recording device characterized in that the video camera and the video tape recorder are operated via the video tape recorder to record the video signal of the video camera and the audio signal of the intercom or microphone.