KR102640445B1 - System for monitoring persons - Google Patents

Abstract

It is about a system for monitoring people, allowing us to know which people from areas affected by the coronavirus and how many have visited or visited places in other countries of the world.

Description

Person monitoring system {SYSTEM FOR MONITORING PERSONS}

The present invention relates to a system for monitoring people.

Through the operation of the system, people can be monitored and their routes tracked. In these cases, the location and movements of people are captured by technological devices, for example to monitor entrances to sensitive buildings.

From the prior art, monitoring systems are known that use cameras to photograph trouble spots, such as airports, ports, train stations, stadiums, border crossing points or government buildings, and monitor them accordingly. Usually no identification of people is possible, only later manual inspection of events is possible.

Newer new developments additionally make it possible to use algorithms to recognize faces and provide facial comparisons as additional results, in order to be able to identify known faces.

However, monitoring systems known in the prior art are relatively cumbersome, slow, and unproven. Some systems require a lot of storage space and some require a GPS system.

Therefore, the task of the present invention is to provide a simple and rapid possibility for monitoring and tracking people.

Accordingly, in accordance with the present invention, a system for monitoring people, comprising at least one bag having a machine-readable code disposed thereon, and at least one optical reading device configured to capture the machine-readable code. The above system is provided. The monitoring system preferably includes at least one optical reading device and a machine-readable code affixed to the bag. The optical reading device reads out data stored in machine-readable code during operation.

In other words, the invention of the subject makes it possible to know, for example, which people from areas affected by the coronavirus and how many have visited or visited places in different countries of the world. Based on this knowledge, reactive measures to protect people can be initiated within seconds.

In the scope of the present invention, bag refers to all baggage that a person can carry, especially handbags, backpacks, sports bags, briefcases, travel bags, etc. The machine-readable code is placed on the bag in such a way that it can be recognized and read from the outside, that is, in particular on the outer surface of the bag.

In the case of the subject matter, machine-readable codes can be used on optical reading devices, in particular standard code (barcode) scanners or long-range code (barcode) scanners with a reach of up to 21 meters, to enable scanning of people. It can be checked electronically and read quickly from anywhere. In this case, people do not have to stop, for example to check identification documents, so that they are usually unaware that the code placed on their bag has been read and they are thereby identified.

Instead of scanners, for example intelligent cameras can also be used, particularly preferably as optical reading devices, which enable optical monitoring of the area in addition to the capture of the machine-readable code. Cameras of the above types can capture approximately 30 codes per second, depending on each type, and thus identify 30 people per second. This enables extensive monitoring even in crowded places such as train stations or airports. An intelligent camera (smart camera) refers to a camera that includes an internal processor to read and output captured codes so that they can be processed. Subsequently, the read-out data is output and can be directly written to a database or compared with data in the database. In that way, there is no need to use additional devices for evaluation of the code based on camera images, and the complexity of the system configuration can thereby be reduced.

A machine-readable code, especially a barcode, is preferably printed on the bags. Printing is a known and relatively advantageous possibility for attaching codes on bags. Alternatively, codes may be provided on the bags in other types and manners. Alternatively, a further identification element is provided on which a machine-readable code is disposed, the identification element being preferably detachably coupled to the bag. The identification member may be, for example, a sticker or tab that is respectively glued or hung on the bag.

The machine-readable codes or data of the code are preferably stored in an electronic database and preferably include a number assigned to a person in a unique way. This number may be, for example, a social insurance number or passport number. In addition to numbers, the number may also include letters and other symbols.

Additionally, the data in the machine-readable code preferably includes an image of the person assigned, or a link to a digital image, and/or preferably the name of the person assigned to the machine-readable code. Images, names, and other person-related data such as addresses or nationalities are preferably stored in electronic databases.

The data in the machine-readable code is preferably encoded to prevent or make counterfeiting of the code difficult.

In the case of the invention relating to the subject, position determination using GPS is not required, since precise position determination of the person can be performed through position determination of optical reading devices.

Machine-readable codes, especially barcodes, 2D codes (e.g. data matrix codes or QR codes) or 3D codes, can be automatically read by scanners or intelligent cameras, and the machine-readable code consists of an arrangement of lines or fields. It represents data by providing information through widths and intervals.

Barcodes and 2D codes are usually read and scanned by special scanners, and translated into human-readable symbols, especially letters and numbers, by translation software available on the devices. Alternatively, corresponding applications on mobile phones or other portable electronic devices can be used to read and output the codes.

In particular, one-dimensional barcodes are widespread in application software for stores and controllers, allowing employees to check work orders, track their work time, and inspect individual elements, such as goods. .

Code scanners enable people to read codes more fully and faster in numerous locations, such as warehouses, supermarkets and hotels. The code scanners can be connected via a cable, or preferably wirelessly, for example via Bluetooth, to a computer that further processes the data read-in by the scanner. Wireless scanners are particularly desirable when people need to be monitored only temporarily in specific locations, making the installation of fixed optical reading devices pointless.

Standard barcode scanners are designed to read barcodes in the vicinity of the scanner and are used in retail stores, public health facilities, and offices, for example, to manage and check merchandise or inventory. In contrast, long-range scanners (with a reach of up to 21 meters) are highly desirable in environments where access to codes is difficult, such as warehouses, farms or manufacturing plants. Code scanners with a large reach allow the operator to stand, for example, on a tall member in a shelf, or even on a loading platform on a forklift, and then scan the intended code without having to bring the scanner to the immediate vicinity of the code. Can be scanned. Within the scope of the invention, the use of a long-range scanner enables the readout of codes from a great distance, for example via scanners placed on walls or ceilings. In that way, on the one hand the required number of optical reading devices can be reduced, and on the other hand monitoring from a distance can be performed without bothering people each time.

The term long range does not mean that the code scanner cannot operate effectively at close range. In these cases, devices that are as efficient as possible are preferred over distances ranging from a few centimeters up to 70 feet and about 21 meters.

According to the invention, bags are provided, in particular with a machine-readable code, in particular a barcode. In this way, bags are provided that can be checked by optical reading devices everywhere, for example even at relatively longer distances of up to 21 meters. This allows people to be quickly, reliably and simply recognized and scanned based on a machine-readable code on the bag.

The invention is particularly advantageous because it enables high speeds in screening and tracking people via code scanners or intelligent cameras, as people do not have to stop for screening, and manual intervention via staff (security staff) is not required.

On the one hand, the system according to the invention can be used for the examination and surveillance of people, in particular for the creation of movement profiles of people.

On the other hand, the system according to the invention uses optical reading devices and computers connected to them, together with systems for payment of usage fees, for example usage fees for public transport, to automatically track and track people. Their movements can be recorded. Subsequently, on the basis of the collected movement data, the usage fee payable can be determined as the case may be and calculated via conventional payment systems. For this purpose, stationary reading devices are particularly preferably used, which are arranged in the area of hatch positions, for example in trains or buses.

Another application of the present system is that entrances into, for example, government buildings, universities, hospitals, banks or fitness studios can be monitored and entry allowed only if the code being captured has the necessary entry authorization.

In this case, the optical reading device may preferably be connected directly or indirectly to a screen arranged, for example, in the entrance area of the protected area, whereby, based on the code read out, information, For example, the name and photo of the person assigned to the code are displayed. In this way, with a simple type and method, unauthorized entry by outsiders using bags can be prevented.

In this case, it is particularly advantageous that, after reading out the machine-readable code, an image of the person assigned to the code is determined, for example from an electronic database, and said image is of the person captured by the camera while carrying the bag through the system. Compared to the face. If a difference is identified in the comparison, an error message or warning signal is preferably output via the system to inform the user, such as an employee, that the image assigned to the code does not match the image of the bag bearer. . In this way, the entry of unauthorized persons can be excluded, but the required facial recognition speed is significantly reduced, unlike systems where the recognized face is compared to a database through finding the expected face based on a code. do. In this way, additionally, upon leaving the baggage area, the face assigned to the code is compared by the system with the face of the bearer of the bag, so that the face of the person being examined is assigned to their respective baggage via a machine-readable code, e.g. Theft of baggage at the airport can be prevented.

Furthermore, preferably, payment for the use of public transport, in particular a ticket, is initiated immediately via scanning of the code. In this case, for example, a person's unique ID in a central database is linked to that person's allocation account. The code is read out via a scanner or an intelligent camera and transmitted to the control unit, preferably together with information such as the time or place of capture. In the control unit, the usage fee is calculated on the basis of the scanned code and paid by the allocation account, for example by transfer from the account. Additionally, after payment is made, a confirmation of receipt of the fee may be sent to the captured person's mobile phone (or other electronic device). That way, the person receives a confirmation promptly after payment. The confirmation may be sent as an e-mail or text message, for example.

Additionally, in the event of a person's accident or disappearance, rescue workers or family members can determine the person's final location through final capture of a machine-readable code affixed on the bag. In this way, it can be relatively easily confirmed in which area a person is staying, or where a person has had an accident or gone missing. For this purpose, the time and place of capture are preferably stored in an electronic database via a reading device. In this case, the electronic database preferably contains all captures of the code, so that a profile of the person's movements can be created. Individual scanners can be connected by cable or wirelessly to a computer on which an electronic database is stored. Preferably, transfer of data to the electronic database is performed automatically after the scanning process.

Preferably, the system includes the following components: a main computer; a bag with a machine-readable code; Optical reading devices, especially standard or long-range code scanners or intelligent cameras; A mobile phone assigned to a receiver; and control unit. For transmission of data to a mobile phone, for example, a mobile modem can be used. With these components, electronic registration can be carried out upon payment of the usage fee, so that, for example, embarkation and departure from public trains can be monitored electronically and processed accordingly. Codes can be registered via the main computer and assigned to the corresponding person via an electronic database. During operation, the code on the bag is read by a scanner or an intelligent camera and transmitted to the usage fee payment system. After payment, the payment confirmation may be transmitted to the person's mobile phone, inter alia, via a mobile modem. Additionally, other data, i.e. data assigned to machine-readable codes, can also be read out of the database and transmitted to the control unit or to other electronic devices such as mobile phones or computers, for example a person's photo or name. You can.

Additionally, preferably, the data set read out from the electronic database includes at least one telephone number and a payment receipt for the usage fee.

Also preferably, at least one optical reading device is designed as a stationary reading device, and preferably at least one optical reading device is designed as a mobile reading device, even more preferably as a portable reading device.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, more than one machine-readable code is placed on the bag, for example two or three machine-readable codes. Particularly preferably two different codes are provided, such as a (one-dimensional) bar code and a 2D code, which preferably contain substantially the same data (same information), in particular the unique identity of the person to whom they are assigned. Includes. In this case, on the one hand, only one of the plurality of codes must be able to be read, while a redundant system is provided so that other codes may be contaminated, damaged or unrecognized. Additionally, anti-counterfeiting is increased, since in this case the two codes must be forged identically.

Preferably, a plurality of machine readable codes, such as two or three, are placed on one bag and in different areas of the bag. For example, one cord is placed on one end of the bag and the other cord is placed on an opposite end of the bag.

Additionally, according to the invention, a method is provided for monitoring a person, wherein machine-readable codes are captured by optical reading devices and the machine-readable codes are affixed on bags.

Additionally, according to the invention, a bag comprising at least one machine-readable code is provided for use in a method according to the invention.

In this case, the bag preferably comprises at least two machine-readable codes, preferably different.

By means of the invention, simple and rapid possibilities for monitoring and tracking people are provided.

The present invention is explained in more detail below based on an embodiment schematically shown in the drawings.
1 and 2 are diagrams showing some parts of the system according to the present invention.
3 and 4 are flow charts of an example of a system according to the present invention.

In Figure 1, by way of example, a bag 1 is shown with two machine-readable codes 2. One machine-readable code 2 is designed as a barcode and the other machine-readable code 2 is designed as a 2D code. Also shown is an optical reading device 3 that can be used within the scope of the present invention.

In Figure 2, further components of the monitoring system are shown. The system consists of a main computer (4); a bag (1) with a machine-readable code (2); Optical reading device (3); mobile phone (5); and a control unit (6). The optical reading device 3 captures the machine-readable code 2 and transmits the readout data to the main computer 4. The main computer 4 processes the received data and compares this data with, for example, a database. On this basis, a data set is created containing, for example, the name, address, photo of the assigned person, as well as the time and place of capture. The data set is then transferred, for example, to the control unit 6 and/or the mobile modem 5. Data may be transmitted via control unit 6 or via mobile modem 5 to a mobile phone 7 or other device. This makes it possible, for example, to identify a person entering a bank, so that already when said person approaches the bank employee's counter after entry, all the necessary information about that person will be displayed to the bank employee on the bank employee's monitor. You can.

Figures 3 and 4 show block diagrams of the control unit 6 (Figure 2).

This consists of opening and closing using data in blocks 1 to 6 (Q1 to Q6).

Block 1: The mobile modem-telephone line is opened to transmit information.

Block 2: A data message is sent, including location, time and date, and based on data in machine-readable code.

Block 3: Mobile modem OK.

Block 4: Information is transmitted to the mobile phone.

Block 5: Transmitting.

Block 6: Mobile modem-telephone rotation is closed.

The functions are summarized in the table below.

Q1: Opening of mobile modem-phone rotation

1 second -1.50 seconds

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Q2 data message

3 seconds -1.50 seconds

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Q3 Mobile Modem OK

4 seconds -1.50 seconds

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Q4 information is transmitted to the mobile phone.

5 seconds -1.50 seconds

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Q5 OK

7 seconds -1.50 seconds

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Q6 Close the mobile modem.

9 seconds -1.50 seconds

1: bag
2: Machine-readable code
3: Optical reading device
4: Main computer
5: Mobile phone
6: Control unit
7: Mobile phone

Claims (6)

A system for monitoring people, allowing to know which people from areas affected by the coronavirus and how many have visited or visited places in other countries of the world,
At least one bag with a machine-readable code (2), and at least two optical reading devices configured to capture the machine-readable code, wherein the machine-readable code (2) with different barcodes contains the same data. wherein the different barcodes are designed as barcodes, 2D or 3D codes printed on the upper part,
At least one other optical reading device among the optical reading devices is a smart camera, and at least one other optical reading device among the optical reading devices is a long-range code scanner,
The data in the machine-readable code includes a digital image of an assigned person or a link to the digital image, wherein the digital image or link is an image of the person's face captured by the smart camera compared to the smart camera. , a system for monitoring people. 2. System according to claim 1, wherein an electronic database stores the time and place captured by the optical reading device (3). A system according to claim 1 or 2, comprising a method for monitoring people,
Machine-readable codes 2 are recorded using an optical reading device 3, which is attached to bags 2 to read the machine-readable codes 2. A method for monitoring people, wherein the image of the person assigned to the machine-readable codes (2) is determined and the system combines the image captured by the camera with the face of the person carrying the bag. delete delete delete