KR20010068528A - Data system for each household in a housing development - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A system for managing information every family of an apartment house is provided to connect between the families through an LAN, and to perform an e-mail exchange, a commerce between the families, and to perform an interface with an existing home automation system, and to store digital videos according to the families. CONSTITUTION: A network interface(1) is connected with a network within an apartment house. A video input unit(3) is installed on a terminal configuring door/user key interfaces, and films a video of a visitor or a terminal user. A video CODEC(Coding/Decoding) unit(5) processes an analog video signal as a digital signal to perform motion picture compression/storage operations, and converts the compressed video signal into a motion picture signal. A video memory(6) stores the compressed video signal. A video displayer(8) displays the video signal on a screen. A key input unit(9) inputs a key of the user. An audio I/O(Input/Output) unit(11) performs an audio input of the visitor and an audio output of the user. An audio converter(13) converts an audio signal inputted from an external into a digital signal or converts an outputted audio signal into an analog signal. An audio CODEC compresses the inputted audio signal or restores the outputted audio signal. A main memory(16) stores the compressed audio signal and data inputted through the network interface(1). A main controller(15) controls an entire system. A system supply(19) supplies operation powers to a home automation interface and the system.

Description

Data management system for each household in a multi-family housing {

The present invention comprises a server means for installing an automatic information control device for each household, such as an apartment, connecting the devices to a local area network (LAN), providing them with information, and receiving and processing the information. It is about the information management system by apartment house generation.

In recent years, cyber homes, many homes are adopting a variety of high-tech information technology, such as the installation of a dedicated Internet line and automatic security system, apartments equipped with information and communication systems.

Looking at the apartments such as home automation (Home Automation), home electronics such as light, television, gas, etc., the user can conveniently control the electronics, the focus is, and furthermore, the Internet dedicated line and The same communication line installation, CCTV installation degree can be seen.

In the present invention, communication between each generation is possible by constructing a network using a local area network for each generation, transmitting data to each generation, and installing a server in a complex that receives data from each generation and manages the network of each generation. Do it.

In addition, each generation connected to the network in the complex has a control means capable of storing and retrieving the digital signal processing and storage related to the video and audio related to the network connection and security of your own home, and interface with the existing home automation system It is intended to provide a system capable of implementing and securing home automation by configuring the means.

In addition, the external monitoring device is configured to receive the video and audio of the outside of the household through the network to monitor the external security status.

In addition, the above-mentioned server in the complex is implemented as a website on the Internet, so that each household can easily obtain his or her household status and other information by accessing the Internet even when going out.

1 is a schematic block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention multi-unit household information management system.

2 is a block diagram of each generation control device in the embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of an external control device installed in the apartment common entrance in the embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the external control device installed in the parking lot in the embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a view showing an example displayed on the screen display unit of the generation control device in the embodiment of the present invention.

First, the present invention is characterized in that the generation control device configured in each generation to configure a network with a local area network, and to transmit and receive data from the central server in the complex to the control device for each generation,

The control device for each generation is installed on a terminal device having a network interface means for connecting to a network in the complex, and an entrance and a user key interface means, and image input means for capturing an image of a visitor or a terminal device user. And video coding / decoding (CODEC) means for digitally processing the analog video signal photographed by the video input means, restoring the compressed video signal and restoring the compressed video signal to a displayable video signal. Video memory means for storing the compressed video signal from the coding / decoding means, video display means for processing the input video signal and displaying it on the screen, key input means for the user's key input, and a visitor's voice. Voice input and output means for input and output of the voice of the internal user, and externally Voice conversion means for converting the input voice signal into a digital signal or converting the output voice signal into an analog signal, and audio coding / decoding means for recompressing or storing the input voice signal and compressing and storing the output voice signal. Main memory means for storing audio signals and storing data input through network interface means, and systems related to the conversion, compression storage, restoration, and display of video and audio signals input from video input means and audio input / output means. It consists of main control means for controlling the whole, home automation interface means for linking with the home automation system related to lighting switch, home appliance control, etc., and power supply means for supplying operation power of each part of the system,

The image display means is composed of a touch screen, the screen display unit itself comprises a key input unit, the key input means is characterized in that only the key that is frequently used by the user or the key to the emergency.

In addition, the server is characterized in that the external monitoring device for monitoring the status of the outside of the household in the household control unit for each place in the complex through the network is connected.

In addition, the server is connected to the Internet network, it is characterized in that the user can easily find out the information in their home and the complex by accessing the Internet even when the user is out.

The multi-unit house information management system of the present invention having such a feature connects all tenants, including each household and the mall, to a local area network, and communicates with each generation through a server, and each generation has a user's choice. Therefore, by compressing and storing the visitor's video, the user can then search for the visitor by time, and only monitor the situation outside the house.

In addition, the server is connected to the Internet, so that the user can easily access the server homepage and check the status of his house even when the user is away from the server homepage.

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating each generation control device in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is an embodiment of an external control device installed in an apartment common entrance. 4 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of an external control device installed in a parking lot.

Referring to the embodiment of the present invention shown in Figures 1 to 4 attached as described above in detail the operation according to the configuration and configuration as follows.

First, as shown in FIG. 1, the generation control device 100 configured for each generation is connected to the server 200 on a LAN, and the server 200 is an external monitoring device for informing the situation outside the complex. Is configured to be connected, the server 200 is a web server, which is connected to the Internet, the user is configured to be able to go out, to access the Internet from the outside just to obtain information about their own household matters or the situation in the complex.

In the present embodiment, as an external control device, the common entrance monitoring control device 300 installed in the common entrance door and the parking lot monitoring control device 400 installed in the parking lot are configured.

The generation control device 100 is shown in Figure 2,

On the terminal, the network interface unit 1 for connection and connection to the network in the complex, a front door camera unit (CCD) 2 installed at the entrance for capturing an image of the visitor, and the user's key input unit 9 are configured. A terminal camera unit (CCD) 3 for capturing a user's image, and an A / D converter for converting analog video signals inputted from the door camera unit 2 and the terminal camera unit 3 into digital video signals. (4), a video codec (5) which decodes and stores a digitally converted video signal, and decompresses the compressed video signal again, and a video memory for storing the compressed video signal. In order to display the unit 6 and the external image transmitted through the door camera unit 2 and the terminal camera unit 3 or the network, the restored image signal is processed to display the displayed image of the screen display unit 8. Image processing controller 7 for controlling A screen display unit employing a touch screen to display a corresponding screen according to an image signal input from the image processing controller 7 and to select a key for system selection and control on the corresponding screen as a user's key interface means ( 8), a user key input unit 9 which is frequently used for the user's convenience, such as a selection key or an emergency key, which is configured on the terminal, and a door to receive the voice of the door visitor and the user voice in the household. A microphone unit 10 configured on the camera unit 2 and the terminal, a speaker unit 11 for delivering user voice output and visitor's voice in the household to a user in the household, a public telephone network (PSTN) line, Telephone line connection interface 12 for connection of the audio signal conversion unit 13 for converting the input voice signal into a digital signal or an analog signal And an echo cancellation section 14 for preventing ringing from the audio signal input from the audio codec 15 or the audio signal converter 13, and compressing and restoring the audio signal. The audio codec 15, the main memory unit 16 for storing the data for executing the overall function of the system and the operation of the system, and storing the input data, the compressed voice signal, etc., and changing the time, secrets, etc. A sub-memory unit 17 storing data that are not stored, a main control unit 18 for controlling each unit for system operation, and a power supply control unit for supplying each sub-operation power as a commercial power input ( 19),

In addition, the home automation system (HCU) 21 and the HCU interface 20 for the cooperative control is configured to automatically control the existing air conditioning, lighting, curtains, doors, windows and home appliances.

First, referring to this, the operation of the present embodiment is as follows.

The server 200 transmits a notice or information required by the generation control device 100 to each generation control device 100 through a network connected to each generation control device 100 and a LAN.

The server 200 is a web server. The server 200 is not only related to information about the situation in the complex, but also related to other life information, emergency call connection, mail exchange between households, purchase of goods with a mall (regarded as a household) within the complex, and video calls between households. It is configured to provide content, and to provide a variety of information by allowing a user who is registered as a member (generation) to log on to the Internet.

In addition, it is configured to provide the information obtained from the monitoring control device 300 and the parking lot monitoring control device 400 installed in the common entrance through the network in the complex if desired.

When the information is received from the server 200 through the network, the main control unit 18 of each generation control device 100 to display such information through the screen display unit 8,

5 shows an example displayed on the screen display unit 8.

Since the screen display unit 8 is configured as a touch screen, when a user selects a corresponding area among the portions displayed to one side, the screen display unit 8 receives information about the display area from one side of the screen display unit 8. It becomes possible.

On the one side, the user's key input unit 9 is configured to be urged or frequently used to be configured externally using a button switch.

Therefore, the user can obtain and display desired information through a touch on the screen display unit 8 as an input means, and press the user key input unit 9 configured as a separate key to perform a corresponding operation. do.

On the outside of the front door is a front door camera unit 2 for capturing an image of the visitor is installed, and a microphone unit 10 for receiving a visitor's voice is installed, and also to be delivered to an outside visitor in the house. The speaker unit 11 for outputting the voice is provided.

Therefore, when the visitor calls the household by pressing the bell (not shown in the drawing of this embodiment) at the front door, the main control unit 18 operates the front door camera unit 2 to capture an image of the visitor outside the front door. The analog video signal photographed as described above is converted into a digital signal through the A / D converter 4 for digital signal processing, and is input to the video codec 5.

Thereafter, the image processing control unit 7 converts the signal into a displayable signal and displays the corresponding area on the screen display unit 8.

In addition, the voice to which the user in the household responds is input through the microphone unit 10 configured on the terminal together with the in-house display unit 8, and the speaker unit 11 configured together with the door camera unit 2 outside the front door. ) To external visitors.

The external visitor's voice is also transmitted to the in-house user through the speaker unit 11 configured on the terminal together with the in-house screen display unit 8 through this process.

When there is such a visitor, a series of processes are performed in the same process as the video phone installed in the entrance in the current apartment.

At this time, when the user in the household set the outing mode, the main control unit 18 sets the operation status of the system to the outing mode, and thereafter stores the video and audio of the visitor.

When the visitor calls the household after being set to the outing mode, the main control unit 18 operates the front door camera unit 2 to capture the visitor's image. The A / D converter 4 converts the signals into digital signals and outputs them to the video codec 5.

In the video codec 5, the input digital video signal is compressed and stored in the video memory unit 6.

At this time, when the visitor calls the household, the main control unit 18 stores the message informing that the user in the household is going out before going out, and the voice inputted by the user in the household from the main memory unit 16 in advance. The audio signal is read and restored to the original voice signal through the audio codec 15, and converted into an analog signal which can be output from the audio converter 13 to the speaker unit 11 via the echo protection unit 14 and output. Done.

In addition, the visitor's voice input to the microphone unit 10 installed outside the front door is converted into a digital signal through the audio converter 13 and input to the audio codec 15.

At this time, the audio signal output through the audio conversion unit 13 is to prevent the ringing phenomenon that can occur when the effect of the speaker and the microphone closer to the visitor near by the echo rain prevention unit 14 occurs. do.

The audio codec 15 compresses an input visitor's digital voice signal, and the main control unit 18 stores it in the main memory unit 16.

In addition, the visited time is stored together with the time information of the sub-memory unit 17.

Thereafter, when the user returns from the outing to release the outing mode, the main control unit 18 searches for the presence of the visitor's record in the main memory unit 16 during the outing mode setting period. To reproduce the video and audio of the visitor in the main memory unit 16 to output through the speaker unit 11 configured on the screen display unit 18 and the terminal in the household,

The video codec 15 reads the visitor's video compressed from the video memory unit 6, decodes the original video signal to the original video signal, and outputs the restored video signal to the image processing controller 7 to display the screen. The display unit 8 displays on the screen.

In addition, the audio codec 15 restores the read compressed voice signal of the visitor, converts it into an analog voice signal to be output through the same process as the voice message output operation of the user in the household, and converts the analog voice signal thus converted. It outputs to the speaker part 11 comprised in the terminal on the screen display part 8.

At this time, the main control unit 18 displays the confirmed time of the visitor stored together.

In this way, the user can search when the visitor has existed by time, and since the user is stored in the video memory unit 6 unless the user deletes it, re-search is possible at any time.

In addition, since the telephone line connection interface unit 12 is configured, it is possible to make general phone calls through the telephone line connection interface unit 12, and according to the user's selection, recording the telephone voice in the same process as the recording process of the visitor voice. It is possible to save, and in case of setting the outing mode, it is possible to set the auto answering function.

In addition, the HCU interface unit 20 is configured to connect with the existing home automation unit (HCU) 21, through which the control of the air conditioning, lighting, curtains, doors, cool and general home appliances in the household It becomes controllable in the part 18.

As described above, the user's selection for the operation is performed by selecting a menu of the screen display unit 8 configured as a touch screen, and using a function (application program) stored in the main memory unit 18 to control the main control unit. In (18), the corresponding operation is performed.

According to such a configuration, all of the above operations can be remotely controlled through the Internet, the user is approved by entering the membership number, password, etc. by accessing the Internet from the outside, that is, access to the website to the server 200 When the user logs in to the web server screen, the user is provided with the same screen as the screen displayed on the screen display unit 8. The user can select the corresponding menu to control the same operation as the above operation.

However, for security reasons, the execution degree of the menu may be limited in the user or the server 200, and the implementation thereof may be variously applied.

For example, the user can control the home automation apparatus 21 through the Internet, and the visitor can be searched or the like.

As such, the voice and video signals stored by the remote control are displayed through the web server screen and the user login PC speaker through the server 200.

In addition, in the monitoring operation outside the household in the complex, the video and audio obtained from the common entrance monitoring control device 300 and the parking lot monitoring control device 400 are provided by the server 200 through the network for each generation. Therefore, as described above, remote monitoring is also possible through the Internet.

Referring to FIG. 3, the common door monitoring control device 300 includes a key panel 301 for inputting a call number for each generation and a password for opening a common door, and a number selected by the key panel 301. LED display unit 302 for indicating the display and the operation state for the selected number, the common entrance camera unit 303 installed in the common entrance hall of the apartment, and the video signal input from the common entrance camera unit 303 An A / D converter 304 for converting into a signal, a video codec 305 for compressing, storing and restoring a digital video signal, a video memory unit 306 for storing a compressed video, and a common entrance The microphone unit 307 for receiving the visitor's voice, the speaker unit 308 for outputting the corresponding user's voice, and the audio signal converter 309 for converting the input voice signal into a digital signal or an analog signal Wow, oh An echo rain prevention unit 310 for preventing ringing of the voice signal input from the audio codec 311 or the audio signal converter 309, and an audio codec 311 for compressing and restoring the voice signal. And a main memory unit 312 for storing data for the overall function execution of the common entrance monitoring and controlling device 300 and for storing input data, compressed voice signals, and the like, for system operation. A main control unit 313 for controlling each unit, a network interface unit 314 for connecting to a logon to the network in the complex, and a power supply control unit 315 for supplying each unit operating power as the commercial power input thereto; It is configured to include.

When the visitor enters the lake of the household to be visited by using the key panel 301 installed outside the apartment common entrance door, the main entrance unit 313 has the configuration as described above. Informs the fact to the generation control device 100.

At this time, the main control unit 313 is to send the image of the visitor taken from the joint entrance camera unit 303,

As described above, the digital video signal converted into the digital signal by the A / D converter 304 is compressed through the video codec 305 and transmitted to the corresponding generation control device 100 through the network in the complex. .

In the corresponding generation control device 100, the video codec 5 restores the video signal inputted from the common entrance monitoring control device 300 through the network interface 1 back to the original signal, and then displays the display unit 8. Will be marked on.

Accordingly, the user's voice is compressed in the audio codec 15 and transmitted to the cavity monitoring controller 300 through the network, and the voice signal thus transmitted is again the audio codec (the audio codec of the cavity monitoring controller 300). 311, it is outputted to the speaker unit 308 installed in the cavity through the echo prevention unit 310 and the audio conversion unit 309.

In addition, the voice signal through the microphone unit 307 installed in the common entrance is compressed by the audio codec 311 through the audio converter 309 and the echo rain prevention unit 310 to the generation controller 100 through the network. And is restored again in the audio codec 15 of the generation controller 100 and output through the in-generation speaker 308.

At this time, the visitor image for a predetermined time may be continuously stored in the video memory unit 306 according to the state set by the operator of the server 200, and the main control unit 313 may store the stored image every time. Depending on the operating program of the server 200, such as can be transmitted to the 200, the process may vary.

The visitor's audio signal may also be stored in the main memory unit 312 as in the generation control apparatus, and may also be transmitted to the server 200 together with the video signal.

In this case, when the generation user sets the generation control apparatus 100 in the outing mode, the same process as in the outing mode is performed. However, the voice message of the household user and the video and audio signal of the visitor are compressed. It is stored in the video memory unit 5 and the main memory unit 16 in the generation control apparatus 100 without undergoing a restoration process.

On the other hand, referring to Figure 4, the parking lot monitoring control device 400 is a parking lot camera unit 401 for receiving a certain area image of the parking lot and the image signal input from the parking lot camera unit 401 as a digital image signal An A / D converter 402 for converting, a JPEG encoder 403 for compressing a digital video signal into a still image, a video memory unit 404 for storing the compressed still image, and a parking lot camera unit ( The microphone unit 405 for receiving sound in the shooting area of the 401, the speaker unit 406 for transmitting a guide broadcast, and the audio signal input from the microphone unit 405 or the audio codec 408 are digitally inputted. An audio converter 407 for converting a signal or an analog signal, an audio codec 408 for compressing and restoring a digital audio signal, and a data storage and system for executing overall functions of the parking lot monitoring control device 400. of In operation, the main memory unit 409 for storing input data, compressed voice signals, and the like, a main control unit 410 for controlling each unit for operation of a control device, and a network interface unit for connecting to a network in the complex ( 411 and a power supply control unit 412 for supplying each of the above-described sub-operating power as commercial power to be input.

Such a parking lot monitoring control device 400 is characterized in that it is possible to continue sending a still image of a predetermined time unit to the server 200 rather than a real-time video unlike the previous,

In the parking lot, the image taken from the parking lot camera unit 401 installed in the area to be monitored is converted into a digital image signal through the A / D converter 402.

The digital video signal converted as described above is encoded into a still image in a frame unit through the JPEG encoder 403.

At this time, the main control unit 410 stores the still image frame compressed by the JPEG encoder 403 in the video memory unit 404, the server 200 through the network interface unit 411 to store the still image frame for a predetermined time unit. Will be sent to.

In addition, the audio signal of the portion to be photographed is input through the microphone 405, converted into a digital signal through the audio converter 407, and compressed by the audio codec 408 to the main memory unit 409. Stored.

Therefore, when the parking lot is selected among the monitoring targets in each generation control device 100, the server 200 supplies the still image sent from the parking lot monitoring control device 400 to each generation control device 100, thereby providing each generation. Will be able to monitor the current situation of the parking lot.

Here, the audio signal stored in the main memory unit 409 may be transmitted along with the still image, and may be transmitted to the server 200 in a predetermined time unit so that it can be used as a later data when an accident occurs in the parking lot. It can be carried out in various ways, such as the server 200.

In this way, the monitoring control devices can be installed in a desired place in the complex and can be applied in various ways, and can be selectively used as a monitoring image by applying a video or a still image, such as a common entrance or a parking lot, depending on where applicable.

As in each household, since the control units that are regarded as households are installed in the mall, various commercial systems such as purchasing goods in the mall are possible.

As described above, each household and shopping mall are connected to a network, and mail can be exchanged for each household, commerce, and other information by using a server in a complex composed of a web server. Can share.

In addition, it is possible to interface with the existing home automation system to control each device in the home.

In addition, the digital images can be stored for each generation, so that visitors' images can be searched and stored continuously, which can be converted into a database, and can be confirmed from the outside by accessing the Internet. have.

Claims (4)

It is characterized in that the generation control device configured in each generation to configure the network with a local area network, and to transmit and receive data from the central server in the complex to the control device for each generation, The control device for each generation is installed on a terminal device having a network interface means for connecting to a network in the complex, and an entrance and a user key interface means, and image input means for capturing an image of a visitor or a terminal device user. And video coding / decoding (CODEC) means for digitally processing the analog video signal photographed by the video input means, restoring the compressed video signal and restoring the compressed video signal to a displayable video signal. Video memory means for storing the compressed video signal from the coding / decoding means, video display means for processing the input video signal and displaying it on the screen, key input means for the user's key input, and a visitor's voice. Voice input and output means for input and output of the voice of the internal user, and externally Voice conversion means for converting the input voice signal into a digital signal or converting the output voice signal into an analog signal, and audio coding / decoding means for recompressing or storing the input voice signal and compressing and storing the output voice signal. Main memory means for storing audio signals and storing data input through network interface means, and systems related to the conversion, compression storage, restoration, and display of video and audio signals input from video input means and audio input / output means. Main household means comprising the main control means for controlling the overall, home automation interface means for linking with the home automation system related to lighting switch, home appliance control, etc. and power supply means for supplying the operating power of each part of the system Information Management System. The display apparatus of claim 1, wherein the image display means comprises a touch screen, and includes a key input unit on the screen display unit, and the key input unit comprises only a key frequently used by a user or keys that require an emergency. Apartment house information management system. According to claim 1, External housing information management system for a multi-family house further comprises an external monitoring device for monitoring the status of the outside of the household in the household control unit for each place in the complex through the network. The apartment house according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the server is connected to the Internet network so that the user can access the Internet and search for information in his or her home and in the complex even when the user is out. Generational Information Management System.