KR100787722B1 - Tv having security function and method for sensing & reporting thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A TV having a security function and a method for sensing and reporting intrusion by using the same are provided to prevent the pre-removal or damage of a sensor and a camera by an invader because the sensor and the camera are positioned in the inside of the TV and improve security effects by transmitting intrusion and the invader's picture to a telephone or fax number preset by a user. A sensor(12) senses an invader. A camera(13) photographs the invader. A control unit(11) transmits a control signal to operate the camera when an invader sensing signal is received through the sensor, and reports intrusion to a user by transmitting separately photographed picture data to a preset fax or telephone number. The sensor and the camera are mounted in the inside of a front mask.

Description

TV with security function and intrusion detection and notification method using same {TV having security function and Method for sensing & reporting

1 is a block diagram showing a TV, a telephone and a fax according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a TV of FIG.

3 is a flow chart related to an intrusion detection and notification method according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

※ Explanation of symbols about main part of drawing ※

10: TV 11: control unit

12 sensor 13 camera

15: remote control receiver 16: key input unit

17: OSD processing unit 18: memory

20: telephone 30: fax

40: front mask 50: monitoring window

The present invention relates to a TV having a security function and an intrusion detection and notification method using the same. In particular, an intruder detects and photographs an intruder using a sensor and a camera built in the TV, and simultaneously intrudes a preset number through a telephone and a fax. The present invention relates to a TV that notifies facts and transmits photographs, and a method for detecting and reporting intrusion using such a TV.

In the past, many methods of security devices have been provided. The most common security devices are CCTV (Closed Circuit Television), which can be easily found in public institutions or public facilities used by many people. These CCTVs basically use video devices, devices for checking and recording captured images in real time, and cables constituting closed circuits. In ordinary homes, there are interphone devices to check visitors, and in the case of single-family homes, security systems in contact with private security companies and communication networks are used. Any kind of security device basically includes a video device, and the most frequently used one is a TV.

These conventional security devices are commonly exposed to the outside. Therefore, there is a fear that a person who intends to commit an offense may intentionally remove or destroy a crime prevention facility and become useless. In addition, in the case of a security system using a plurality of imaging devices because the high cost is administered there is a problem that is not suitable for use at home.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, the present invention can be implemented in a simple and low-cost security function for use in a general home, and also equipped with a security function that is not easily removed by intruders and An object of the present invention is to provide an intrusion detection and notification method using the same.

In order to achieve the above object, a television equipped with a security function according to the present invention includes a sensor for detecting an intruder; A camera photographing the intruder; And a control unit which transmits a control signal to operate the camera when receiving an intruder detection signal through the sensor, and transmits photographed data to a fax number or a phone number preset by a user and notifies the intrusion fact. It is characterized by including.

In addition, the front mask of the TV (front mask) is formed with a monitoring window that is not projected inside, the sensor and the camera is preferably formed inside the monitoring window so that it can not be identified from the outside.

In addition, the controller controls the camera to shoot according to the number of pictures to be taken and the time interval to be set by the user, wherein the set number of pictures to be taken is 5 or more, and the time interval to be taken is 5 seconds or more. desirable.

On the other hand, intrusion detection and notification method using a TV equipped with a security function according to the present invention for achieving the above object, selecting a security mode; Designating a fax number to transmit the captured picture or a phone number to notify the intrusion; Detecting an intruder by a sensor; Photographing the intruder using a camera when the intruder is detected by the sensor; And notifying the fact of intrusion by transmitting the photographed photo data to the fax number or the telephone number preset by the user.

In addition, specifying the number of pictures to be taken and the time interval to shoot; And determining whether the number of pictures taken by using the camera is taken by a predetermined number preset by the user. The number of the specified pictures is 5 or more, and the specified time interval is 5 seconds. It is preferable that it is above.

The above objects, features and other advantages of the present invention will become more apparent by describing the preferred embodiments of the present invention in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 shows a TV 10 with a security function, a telephone 20 and a fax 30 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In the TV 10 equipped with a security function, a front mask 40 is formed on the front surface of a TV as in a general TV. One of the main features of the present invention is that the monitoring window 50 is formed on the front mask 40. The monitoring window is preferably made of an opaque plastic material which is not projected inside. Black plastic coatings generally used will be sufficient. Inside the monitoring window 50, a sensor 12 (see Fig. 2) and a camera 13 (see Fig. 2) for detecting an intruder intrusion are mounted. Therefore, when viewed from the outside, the intruder cannot see the sensor and the camera inside the monitoring window 50.

Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of a TV with a security function of the present invention. The part enclosed by the dotted line becomes the internal structure of the TV 10 provided with the security function.

It is preferable that the sensor 12 is a heat detection sensor generally used. The thermal sensor refers to a conventional infrared sensor capable of detecting infrared rays emitted from a human body. Such a sensor operates when the TV 10 is set to a security mode, and detects an intruder during operation and sends a signal to the control unit 11.

Preferably, the camera 13 (see Fig. 2) uses a charged-coupled device (CCD) camera. CCD cameras are digital cameras that use charge-coupled devices (CCDs) to convert images into electrical signals, which can be used to store data in storage media, such as memories, as digital data.

The sensor 12 (see FIG. 2) and the camera 13 (see FIG. 2) may be provided in one piece. In any case, the sensor 12 (see FIG. 2) and the camera 13 (see FIG. 2) are mounted inside the surveillance window 50, so that the intruder cannot recognize that it is being monitored. Therefore, it is free from the risk of removal or breakage.

The remote controller 14 refers to external equipment for the user to remotely control the TV 10, and the code signal transmitted by the user through the remote controller 14 is received through the remote controller receiver 15 and is again controlled by the controller 11. Is sent to. The user may transmit the same code signal to the control unit through the key input unit 16 which may be configured outside the TV 10. The user may transmit a code signal for setting a security mode through the remote controller 14 or the key input unit 16, and the control unit 11 receives the code signal of the user and displays it through an OSD (On Screen Display) processing unit. In the unit 19 to provide a video character menu. The user sees the image text menu provided by the display unit 19 and sets the security mode.

In addition, the user designates the number of pictures to be taken and the time interval between the shooting, and sets a fax number and a phone number to transmit the taken pictures and notify the intrusion. When the setting is completed, the sensor 12 and the camera 13 start to operate. The user will use the security mode mainly before going to bed or when leaving home for long periods of time such as vacation or business trip.

The control unit 11 is connected to the telephone 20 or the fax 30 so as to be able to exchange signals through an external interface (not shown). Accordingly, the photographed picture and the intrusion fact may be notified to a number preset by the user through the telephone 20 and the fax 30 connected to the TV 10.

Hereinafter, an operation of a TV equipped with a security function having the above configuration and an intrusion monitoring and notification method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. As described above, when the user selects a security mode (S100), specifies the number of pictures to be taken and the shooting time interval (S200), and sets a fax number to transmit the photographed picture and a phone number to notify the intrusion fact ( S300, the sensor 12 and the camera 13 start to operate.

When the intruder intrudes while the sensor 12 is in operation, the sensor 12 detects infrared rays emitted from the intruder (S400) and sends a signal to the control unit 11 (S500). Then, the controller 11 controls the camera 13 to photograph the intruder, and photographing of the camera 13 is started by the control signal (S600).

Note that the shooting of the camera 13 is that the number of pictures corresponding to the preset number set by the user is taken, and that the time interval of the photo shooting is also taken at the time interval specified by the user. It is preferable that the number of photographs to be taken is sufficient. This is because the intruder's image may not be accurately captured depending on the intruder's position and orientation. Also, shooting should be done at appropriate time intervals. This is because the position and the direction of the intruder should be considered as the intruder moves. The number of shots and the time interval of the shooting may be specified together when the user sets the security mode by viewing the image menu provided by the display unit 19 through the above-described OSD processing unit 17. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, it is preferable that the designated number of photographs is 5 or more, and the designated time interval is 5 seconds or more. However, it is possible to specify various numbers and time intervals according to the user's intention, and there is no need to put a special limitation on this.

When shooting of the camera 13 is started, the control unit 11 controls to be taken at a user-specified time interval, and when a user-specified number of pictures are taken (S700), a phone number and a fax number preset by the user. The photographs of the invaders and the intruder are transmitted to the camera (S800). The telephone number and the fax number may also be set together when the user sets the security mode through the image menu provided by the display unit 19 through the above-described OSD processing unit 17. In addition, the user may store a voice message informing the intruder of intrusion in the memory 18, and the control unit 11 may play back the voice recorded by the user while connecting the telephone to the telephone number preset by the user. If the user is absent for a long time such as a business trip, his cell phone number may be set in advance, and an emergency number such as 112 may be set. The same is true for faxes.

As described above, according to the TV equipped with the security function and the intrusion monitoring and notification method using the same according to the present invention, the sensor for monitoring the intruder and the camera photographing the intruder are located inside the TV and are not exposed to the outside. Therefore, it is safe from advance removal or damage by an intruder, and the intrusion facts and pictures of the intruder can be sent out to the user's preset phone number and fax number, so that a higher security effect can be obtained and compared with the conventional security system. When you can see the security effect at low cost.

Claims (7)

In the TV with a security function that the front appearance is formed by the front mask, A sensor for detecting an intruder; A camera photographing the intruder; And And a control unit for transmitting a control signal to operate the camera when receiving an intruder detection signal through the sensor, transmitting photograph data photographed to a preset fax number or telephone number by a user and notifying the intrusion fact. , The sensor and the camera is equipped with a security function, characterized in that mounted on the inside of the front mask. The method of claim 1, In the front mask, There is a monitoring window that does not project inside, The sensor and the camera is equipped with a security function, characterized in that mounted on the inside of the surveillance window. The method of claim 1, And the control unit controls the camera to shoot according to the number of pictures to be taken and a time interval to be set by the user. The method of claim 1, And the specified number of photos is five or more, and the specified time interval is five seconds or more. In the method of detecting the intrusion of an external intruder and notifying the intrusion by using a TV equipped with a security function, Selecting a security mode and specifying the number of pictures to be taken; Designating a fax number to transmit the captured picture or a phone number to notify the intrusion; Detecting an intruder by a sensor; Photographing the intruder using the camera as many as the number of pictures when the intruder is detected by the sensor; And, And transmitting the photographed photo data to the fax number or the telephone number set in advance by a user and notifying the fact of intrusion. The method of claim 5, Photographing the intruder, Starting photographing a camera when the intruder is detected by the sensor; Determining whether the number of pictures is taken; Repeating the photographing process if the number of photographs is not taken as a result of the determination; And And informing the intrusion fact when the number of photographs is taken as the result of the determination. The method of claim 6, The specified number of photos is five or more, and the specified time interval is five seconds or more characterized in that the intrusion detection and notification method using a TV with a security function.

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