KR20010097374A - Apparatus and method for remote monitoring using Internet access device and service server - Google Patents

Abstract

1. TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a remote monitoring service apparatus using an internet access device and a service server, a method thereof, and a computer readable recording medium storing a program for realizing the method.

2. The technical problem to be solved by the invention

The present invention, by using the Internet connection device and the service server, by collecting and storing the continuous image and audio data of the remote location, the authorized user can not only real-time monitoring at any place, but also retrieve the past data, To provide a remote monitoring service device for detecting an abnormal state of the remote location and a method thereof, and a computer-readable recording medium recording a program for realizing the method.

3. Summary of Solution to Invention

The present invention provides a remote monitoring service apparatus comprising: data collecting means for collecting image and sound data of a remote site under the control of a control means; Control means for controlling the data collecting means and compressing the collected video and audio data according to a remote management control command; Internet network access means for transmitting the compressed video and audio data in real time over the Internet; And transmit the remote management control command, store the compressed video and audio data transmitted in real time through the Internet, and authenticate the user and allow the retrieved data, restore the compressed data, and send it to the Internet. Includes the ability to compress to other formats to retrieve, detect abnormal conditions at remote locations, and remote management means to perform user management functions.

4. Important uses of the invention

The present invention is used for remote monitoring services.

Description

Apparatus and method for remote monitoring using Internet access device and service server}

The present invention relates to a remote monitoring service apparatus and method using an internet access device and a service server, and to a computer readable recording medium recording a program for realizing the method. Particularly, the present invention relates to a remote monitoring service using a video camera and a microphone. It collects video and sound, compresses these data or saves them in the service server continuously through the internet network in the form of original data, and the stored video and audio data can be retrieved by any authorized terminal through the internet network. have.

More specifically, since it uses the Internet network, continuous monitoring service can be provided at low cost, and the user can search the data in real time or stored data at any time at any place by using a remote monitoring service server connected to the Internet network. You can monitor the status of remote locations.

First, referring to FIG. 1, the prior art in the field is as follows.

1 is an exemplary diagram of a conventional remote monitoring apparatus.

As shown in FIG. 1, a conventional remote monitoring apparatus collects video and audio data through a video camera 11 and a microphone 12 installed at a remote location, and is equipped with a control device 13 to mount the video camera 11. And control the microphone 12, compress the collected video and audio data and transmit it to the user through the telephone line modem 14, the user can be remotely controlled by a personal computer (PC) or a dedicated terminal (16). It is a way to monitor the status.

However, the conventional remote monitoring apparatus using the general telephone line 15 has a low transmission speed of the telephone line modem, so that the image quality is poor, the image transmission speed is low, and continuous monitoring is difficult due to the expensive connection fee. By adding a sensing device and operating in such a way as to monitor the remote place only when there is any movement, the daily monitoring is difficult and expensive. In addition, if a high-speed leased line is used, the transmission speed is high and the remote site can be monitored for 24 hours, but since the fee is very expensive, general use is difficult.

On the other hand, in the conventional method, since the remote monitoring device is operated separately, it is difficult for the user to monitor the remote location at any place, and the remote monitoring can be performed only in a place where a PC or a dedicated terminal 16 having necessary programs and devices are installed. There was this.

In addition, conventionally, the remote control device 13, PC or dedicated terminal 16 has a little memory to store the image and sound data, but since the amount is very small, it is difficult to retrieve the past data, PC Or in the case of the dedicated terminal 16 it is difficult to store the past data because it is connected to a remote place after a specific event.

As described above, the conventional remote monitoring apparatus using a conventional telephone line has a problem that the continuous monitoring is difficult and expensive because of poor image quality, low video transmission speed, and expensive connection charges, and the user can use it at any place. There is a problem that it is difficult to monitor the remote site, remote monitoring is possible only in the place where the required program and the device is installed PC or dedicated terminal, there is a problem that it is difficult to retrieve the past data.

The present invention has been made to solve the problems described above, by using the Internet connection device and the service server, by collecting and storing the continuous image and audio data of a remote location, the authorized user can monitor in real time at any place Rather, to provide a remote monitoring service device and method for enabling the retrieval of past data, and selectively detect an abnormal condition of the remote location, and a computer-readable recording medium recording a program for realizing the method. There is this.

1 is an exemplary view of a conventional remote monitoring device.

2 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a remote monitoring service apparatus using an internet access apparatus and a service server according to the present invention.

3 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a remote monitoring service method using an Internet access device and a service server according to the present invention.

* Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings

21: video camera 22: microphone

23: control and Internet connection device 24: Internet modem

25: communication line 26: Internet network

27: communication line 28: communication line

29: PC or terminal 30: remote monitoring service server

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a remote monitoring service apparatus, comprising: data collecting means for collecting image and audio data of a remote location under the control of a control means; Control means for controlling the data collecting means and compressing the collected video and audio data according to a remote management control command; Internet network access means for transmitting the compressed video and audio data in real time over the Internet; And send the remote management control command, store the compressed video and audio data transmitted in real time through the Internet, and authenticate the user and allow the search of the allowed data, restore the compressed data, and send it to the Internet. It is characterized in that it comprises a function for compressing to another format to search, an abnormal state detection function of the remote location, remote management means for performing a user management function.

In addition, the present invention is characterized in that it further comprises a user registration means for monitoring the status of the remote at the user's location.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a remote monitoring service method comprising: a first step of collecting video and audio data of a remote location from an image and sound acquisition means installed at a remote location; Compressing the collected video and audio data; Transmitting the compressed video and audio data to a service server through the Internet; And a fourth step of the service server storing the compressed video and audio data received through the Internet on a recording medium and monitoring an abnormal state of a remote place.

In addition, the present invention is characterized in that the user further comprises a fifth step of searching for the service server through the Internet to monitor the abnormal state of the remote.

The present invention for achieving the above object is a remote monitoring service apparatus having a processor, the function of collecting the remote image and audio data from the image and sound acquisition means installed in the remote; Compressing the collected video and audio data; Transmitting the compressed video and audio data to a service server through the Internet; And a computer-readable recording medium having stored thereon a program for the service server to store the compressed video and audio data received through the Internet on a recording medium and to realize a function of monitoring an abnormal state of a remote place. .

The present invention also provides a computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for the user to further realize a function of searching the service server through the Internet for monitoring an abnormal state of a remote place.

In addition, the present invention provides a remote monitoring service device having a processor, the function of connecting the Internet access device for interworking with the Internet to perform continuous monitoring; A function of detecting an abnormal state of a remote site and notifying a user by processing video and audio data selectively collected by a remote monitoring service server; And a computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for realizing a function of retrieving real-time or past data of a remote location by an authenticated user connecting to the remote monitoring service server through an arbitrary connection device through the Internet. To provide.

Since the present invention uses the Internet network, continuous monitoring service can be provided at a low cost, and the user can search the data stored in real time or at any time at any time by using a remote monitoring service server connected to the Internet network. Remote status can be monitored.

As a result, the present invention can be used when continuous observation or abnormal state detection of a home, school, office, factory, outdoors, security area, or the like is required.

The above objects, features and advantages will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

2 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of a remote monitoring service apparatus using an internet access apparatus and a service server according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, a remote monitoring service apparatus using an internet access device and a service server according to the present invention includes an image camera 21 and a microphone 22 for collecting remote image data and audio data, respectively. Control the video camera 21 and microphone 22 of the camera, compress the collected video and audio data, access the remote monitoring service server 30 through the Internet network 26, and communicate with the remote monitoring service server 30 Communicates with the control and Internet access device 23 and the control and internet access device 23 for receiving control commands, reporting status and transmitting the compressed video and audio data to the remote monitoring service server 30. Internet modem 24 for communication by connecting to the Internet network 26 via the line 25, the user remotely via a wired or wireless communication line 27 at any location It is connected to the Internet network 26 through a PC or terminal 29 or a communication line 28 for retrieving real-time or past image and sound data, and user authentication, storage and retrieval of image and sound data, and image and sound data. Remote monitoring service server 30 that performs functions such as restoration and recompression, firewall function, remote abnormality detection function, subscriber management, remote data collection device 21, 22, 23, 24 status management, etc. ).

Next, the operation of the remote monitoring service device using the Internet access device and the service server according to the present invention will be briefly described.

A remote data collection device such as a video camera 21, a microphone 22, a control and internet connection device 23, an internet modem 24, etc. is installed at a remote location to monitor the status, and the Internet communication line 25 is Connect to the device.

The video and audio data collected by the video camera 21 and the microphone 22 are transmitted to the control and Internet connection device 23, where the data is compressed to the Internet modem 24 and the communication line 25, It is stored in the remote monitoring service server 30 continuously over the Internet network 26 for 24 hours. At this time, the control and the Internet connection device 23 controls the video camera 21 and the microphone 22 and collects and compresses data, connects / maintains with the Internet network 26 and the remote monitoring service server 30. It performs functions such as access / maintenance function, status management of remote data collection apparatuses 21, 22, 23, 24, and control command of remote monitoring service server 30.

The control and internet connection 23 may be a remote monitoring dedicated device or a function of a personal computer (PC).

On the other hand, in the remote monitoring service server 30, a predetermined time for the compressed video and audio data that is continuously transmitted from the remote data collection device (21, 22, 23, 24) installed in the remote location specified by the user in advance The data is stored in a recording medium (memory, etc.) at intervals, and the authenticated user can search the recording medium through the communication line 27, the Internet network 26, and the communication line 28. At this time, if the user desires, the remote monitoring service server 30 uses an image processing technique and an audio processing technique to send an e-mail to the user when the movement of an object is detected in the image or a sound of a certain size or more is detected. It is also possible to provide a service that informs of an abnormal state, for example. In addition, when an abnormal condition occurs, the time interval of the video and audio data stored in the remote monitoring service server 30 may be adjusted to be small.

In addition, the user can access the Internet network 26 at any time at any location and remotely via the communication line 27 using any personal computer (PC) or terminal 29 capable of browsing the Internet. The remote service may be connected to the monitoring service server 30 to monitor the state of the remote location with video and audio data.

The subscriber can be notified at the time of occurrence of the abnormal state by other communication means in addition to the PC or the terminal 29 via the Internet network 26.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a remote monitoring service method using an internet access device and a service server according to the present invention.

First, when a video camera 21, a microphone 22, a control and internet connection device 23, and an internet modem 24 are installed at a remote location, the video camera 21, a microphone 22, and an internet modem 24 are connected to the internet network 26 through a communication line 25. The remote monitoring service server 30 is connected to the remote monitoring service server 30 through the communication network 28 different from the Internet network 26. At this time, the control and the Internet access device 23 receive a control command through communication with the server 30, and state A continuous connection state is maintained, such as reporting information (31).

Thereafter, when video and audio data are collected through the video camera 21 and the microphone 22 installed remotely (32), it is compressed and continuously transmitted to the server 30 (33).

Next, the remote monitoring service server 30 stores the received video and audio data in the recording medium at predetermined time intervals, and also processes the image data of the remote location designated by the user. It is determined whether there is an abnormality in the remote location by checking whether the movement of the sound is detected or whether a sound of more than a predetermined reference value is generated (34).

Subsequently, the user requests a notification when there is a problem at the remote location, and when there is a problem (35), the user is notified by the appropriate communication means (36), and the continuous video and audio data collection task is repeatedly performed.

However, if the user does not request the remote status notification or if the abnormal status is not detected, continuous video and audio data collection work is continued, and the user accesses the server 30 at any place through the Internet network. Attempt (37), the server 30 authenticates and confirms the user, and allows the user to retrieve the allowed video and audio data to the PC or any terminal 29 (38). At the same time, the video and audio data collection task of the remote site is repeated.

The present invention described above is capable of various substitutions, modifications, and changes without departing from the spirit of the present invention for those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, and the above-described embodiments and accompanying It is not limited to the drawing.

As described above, the present invention transmits remote image and audio data collected through a video camera and a microphone installed at a remote site to the service server continuously and at high speed through the Internet, so that continuous monitoring and good performance that were impossible when using a telephone line modem are possible. It is possible to collect image data of high quality, and the scope of application is greatly expanded from the limited function of the existing remote monitoring device that operates only when there is an object movement.

More specifically, the present invention attaches a remote monitoring device to a public place such as a nursery school or a classroom, home, etc., so that any user can monitor the status of the remote site, so that the remote site monitoring can be performed by safety management, location determination, or remote status information. In addition, the scope of application has been increased, and the use of the Internet network has an economic effect without additional communication costs.

In addition, since the present invention periodically stores the compressed video and audio data in the remote monitoring service server, the recording medium is unnecessary in the remote monitoring device or the terminal, and the cost is reduced, and the user uses the Internet to record the past remote video and audio data. There is an effect that can be retrieved.

Furthermore, unlike the remote monitoring apparatus, the present invention utilizes the Internet, and thus, the user has a convenient effect of real-time monitoring of the status of the remote site if there is a terminal connected to the Internet at any place and capable of searching the Internet.

Additionally, the present invention processes remote image and audio data received from a remote monitoring service server to determine an abnormal state when an object movement is detected or a sound of a certain size or more is detected and frequently stores remote image and audio data. Since services such as notifying a user can be processed by software, there is no need to install a sensing device at a remote location like a remote monitoring device, and thus economical effect and miniaturization of a remote monitoring device can be achieved.

Claims (12)

In the remote monitoring service device, Under the control of the control means, data collecting means for collecting the remote image and sound data; Control means for controlling the data collecting means and compressing the collected video and audio data according to a remote management control command; Internet network access means for transmitting the compressed video and audio data in real time over the Internet; And Send the remote management control command, store the compressed video and audio data transmitted in real time via the Internet, and authenticate the user and allow the retrieved data, restore the compressed data, and retrieve the Internet. Remote control means to perform the function of compressing to other formats, remote status detection, and user management Remote monitoring service device using an Internet access device and a service server comprising a. The method of claim 1, User registration means for monitoring the status of remote locations at the user's location Remote monitoring service device using an Internet access device and a service server further comprising. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The control means, Remote monitoring service device using an Internet access device and a service server, characterized in that the remote monitoring device or a personal terminal (PC) for transmitting the image data and audio data to the remote management means in real time via the Internet. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The remote management means, The compressed video and audio data continuously transmitted from a remote data collection device installed at a predetermined remote location by a user is stored on a recording medium at predetermined time intervals, and the authenticated user stores the video and audio data. The recording medium can be searched through the Internet. If the user desires, the user can use an image processing technique and an audio processing technique to detect the movement of an object in the image or to detect the sound of a certain size. A remote monitoring service apparatus using an internet access device and a service server, which provide a service for notifying an abnormal state and adjusting a time interval of the video and audio data stored in the storage medium when an abnormal state occurs. In the remote monitoring service method, A first step of collecting the remote image and audio data from the remote image and sound acquisition means; Compressing the collected video and audio data; Transmitting the compressed video and audio data to a service server through the Internet; And And a fourth step of the service server storing the compressed video and audio data received through the internet on a recording medium and monitoring an abnormal state of a remote location. The method of claim 5, A fifth step of a user searching the service server through the Internet to monitor an abnormal state of a remote place Remote monitoring service method using an Internet access device and a service server further comprising. The method according to claim 5 or 6, In the process of providing the remote monitoring service, An internet access device comprising the service server, and storing the video and sound of a remote place in the recording medium in the service server so that the user can search the video and sound data in real time and in the past from any place; Remote monitoring service method using service server. The method according to claim 5 or 6, In the process of providing the remote monitoring service, With the service server, when the service server stores the video and audio data remotely on the recording medium, the video and audio data are stored in the recording medium continuously according to a prior agreement with a user. Remote monitoring service method using an Internet access device and a service server, characterized in that. The method according to claim 5 or 6, In the process of providing the remote monitoring service, Remote service monitoring method using the Internet access device and the service server, characterized in that the service server, the service server detects the presence of an abnormal state of the remote location by processing the video and audio data of the remote location, and informs the user of this. . In a remote monitoring service device having a processor, Collecting image and sound data from a remote location from an image and sound acquisition means installed at a remote location; Compressing the collected video and audio data; Transmitting the compressed video and audio data to a service server through the Internet; And The service server stores the compressed video and audio data received through the Internet on a recording medium, and monitors an abnormal state of a remote place; A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for realizing this. The method of claim 10, A user searches for the service server through the Internet to monitor an abnormal state of a remote site. A computer-readable recording medium that records a program for further realization. In a remote monitoring service device having a processor, A function of performing continuous monitoring by connecting an Internet access device for interworking with the Internet; A function of detecting an abnormal state of a remote site and notifying a user by processing video and audio data selectively collected by a remote monitoring service server; And A function of retrieving real-time or past data on the status of a remote site by an authorized user accessing the remote monitoring service server through an arbitrary connection device through the Internet. A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for realizing this.