KR20210029700A - Emergency standby system for monitoring a monitoring area and implementing emergency measures and method for monitoring a monitoring area and implementing emergency measures with an emergency standby system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an emergency standby system (1) for monitoring a monitoring area, and initiating and performing emergency measures. The emergency standby system (1) comprises: a video monitoring device (3) for detecting monitoring data (X) in a monitoring area and being in first and second monitoring states (A, B), wherein the first monitoring state (A) is different from the second monitoring state (B); at least one functional device (5) for outputting information on an emergency situation in the monitoring area and/or an instruction on the emergency situation; and a processing and control device (4) for processing the monitoring data (X) in accordance with the first or second monitoring state (A, B), and controlling the functional device (5). The emergency standby system (1) further comprises at least one activation device (2) for activating a change of the video monitoring device (3) into the second monitoring state (B) from the first monitoring state (A).

Description

EMERGENCY STANDBY SYSTEM FOR MONITORING A MONITORING AREA AND IMPLEMENTING EMERGENCY MEASURES AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A MONITORING AREA AND IMPLEMENTING EMERGENCY MEASURES WITH AN EMERGENCY STANDBY SYSTEM}

The present invention relates to an emergency standby system and a corresponding method for monitoring a monitoring area and implementing emergency measures. The emergency standby system includes at least one video monitoring device for detecting monitoring data in the monitoring area. The at least one video monitoring device may take a first monitoring state and a second monitoring state, and the first monitoring state is different from the second monitoring state. The emergency standby system processes at least one functional device for outputting information and/or a warning instruction about an emergency situation in the monitoring area, and processes monitoring data and controls the at least one functional device according to the first or second monitoring state. It includes a processing and control device for.

Devices for monitoring a monitoring area and evaluating video material using a video camera are well known from the prior art. By video monitoring, the protection of people and objects and the possibility of tracking events are ensured, for example in public places or public buildings.

For example, the closest prior art, publication DE 10 2013 217 223 A1, discloses a monitoring system comprising at least one monitoring camera for taking a monitoring image showing a monitoring area in the environment. The monitoring system includes a second camera for taking a control image showing the control area in the same environment. The monitoring area and the control area are at least partially overlapped in the overlapping area. The control image is displayed on the portable display module along with the identification of the monitoring area.

An object of the present invention is to provide an emergency standby system for monitoring a monitoring area and performing emergency measures, which is improved over the prior art, and a method for monitoring the monitoring area and performing emergency measures with the emergency standby system.

In the scope of the present invention, an emergency standby system is proposed for monitoring a monitoring area and carrying out emergency measures, having the features of claim 1. In addition, according to the features of claim 10, a method is proposed for monitoring the monitoring area and implementing emergency measures with an emergency standby system. Preferred and/or advantageous embodiments of the invention appear from the dependent claims, the following description and the accompanying drawings.

The emergency standby system is designed to monitor the monitoring area and implement emergency actions. The monitoring area is, for example, a public place or building, in particular a public building, a public facility or preferably a residential building with a number of residential parties.

The emergency standby system includes a video monitoring device. The video monitoring device is designed to detect monitoring data in a monitoring area. At least one video monitoring device may assume a first monitoring state and a second monitoring state. The first monitoring state is different from the second monitoring state.

The emergency standby system includes at least one functional device designed to output information about the emergency situation and/or an indication of the emergency situation. For example, the at least one functional device is designed as at least one display device and/or as at least one loudspeaker device.

The emergency standby system includes processing and control devices. The processing and control device is designed to process the monitoring data. The processing and control device is designed to control at least one functional device according to a first or a second monitoring state of the at least one video monitoring device.

According to the invention, the emergency standby system comprises at least one activation device. The at least one activating device is designed to activate and/or trigger a change of the video monitoring device from a first monitoring state to a second monitoring state. Video recording of the monitoring area is preferably performed in the second monitoring state, while the monitoring area is not photographed in the first monitoring state.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, at least one activating device is designed as a manually operated switch or button. Alternatively or optionally in addition, the activating device can be a graphic representation of a code, in particular a two-dimensional code, in particular a QR code. Within the scope of the invention it is possible to have a manually removable cover, in which the graphic representation of the code covers the code. When the cover is removed, it is preferred that the code can be read by the video monitoring device.

The at least one activating device is preferably arranged in the monitoring area so as to be easily visible and accessible. It can be attached, for example, to walls, columns or decorations, for example paintings or advertising surfaces. In particular, a switch, button or code is accurately assigned a video monitoring device that monitors a monitoring area in which the switch, button is provided for operation or in which the code is arranged for reading.

In a further possible embodiment of the invention, the activation device can be designed as an app of a mobile device, for example a smart phone.

Anyone who is in the monitoring area and is involved in or observing an emergency situation is preferably able to quickly and easily activate the activation device to notify the emergency situation and activate video recording in the monitoring area. To do this, the person simply needs to press a switch, touch a button, start an app, or remove the cover of the graphic display of the code. Therefore, the threshold of inhibition of a person informing an emergency situation is very low. As a result, complex actions that a person had previously had to perform, such as making a phone call to inform emergency services of an emergency situation, are no longer necessary. This is particularly desirable if the emergency situation is an attack scenario in which the person calling emergency services could endanger themselves.

In one possible implementation of the invention, the monitoring data in the second monitoring state is in the form of image data. For example, an image file contains video material that can be displayed and/or reproduced as a video film or as a video sequence. Monitoring data in the form of image data is preferably transmitted to the processing and control device.

In one possible embodiment of the invention, the at least one functional device comprises at least one display device. The at least one display device is preferably arranged in an emergency center where emergency personnel are on duty. For example, at least one display device is designed as at least one screen of a computer. Alternatively, the at least one display device may be designed as a display or touch pad of at least one laptop, tablet or other mobile device.

In the scope of the present invention, it is particularly preferred that the processing and control device controls at least one display device in the second monitoring state to display and/or reproduce an image file as information about an emergency situation in the monitoring area. In particular, the monitoring data as image data in the second monitoring state is displayed and/or reproduced on the display device as a video film or as a video sequence. It is particularly preferred that the video film or video sequence represents a recording performed prior to activation and/or operation of the activating device.

In a further possible implementation of the invention, the at least one functional device comprises at least one loudspeaker device. The at least one loudspeaker device is preferably arranged in the monitoring area. In the scope of the present invention, the processing and control device is of an indication of an emergency situation in the monitoring area when the video monitoring device is activated for change to the second monitoring state and/or when the video monitoring device takes a second monitoring state. It is particularly desirable to control the output.

Alternatively or optionally in addition, in the second monitoring state the processing and control device controls the connection of the emergency center to the monitoring area via the loudspeaker device. Within the scope of the present invention, it is possible for the processing and control device to control at least one loudspeaker device to stop the output of background music or broadcast when a change of the video monitoring device to the second monitoring state is triggered.

Instructions for emergency situations that can be output through the loudspeaker unit are, for example: "Emergency video alarm triggered! I can see you. What can I do for you?", "Stay calm. Rescue. Is in progress! I will now apply for first aid!", "There is a defibrillator in the room next to the left!" Or "I can see you. The police have been called! You are recorded!"

Since the instruction for the emergency situation is output through at least one loudspeaker device, it is possible to inform at least one person in the monitoring area that the video monitoring device is recording in the monitoring area. In particular, video recording takes place only when an emergency situation is reported by the operation of at least one activating device. This can prevent permanent video monitoring and interference with personal rights associated with it, as well as time-consuming and costly evaluation of significant amounts of images and data. Thus, protection of privacy can be ensured in a desirable way.

It is also desirable in an emergency situation to be able to inform at least one person in the monitoring area of the requested assistance. In addition, at least one person can be guided through loudspeaker broadcasts on what steps to take next, for example to help others or extinguish a fire. In addition, information on an escape route, an emergency exit, or the nearest location of a fire extinguisher may be transmitted through the loudspeaker device.

In a particularly preferred embodiment of the present invention, the monitoring data in the first monitoring state of the video monitoring device is exclusively imageless data. Monitoring data in the form of imageless data is preferably transmitted to the processing and control device. By continuously transmitting imageless data to the processing and control unit, the function of the video monitoring unit can be checked and faults can be found.

Data without images is, for example, so-called metadata. In the scope of the present invention, it is preferred that imageless data can be processed by a processing and control device to count the number of people and/or determine the presence of a person in the monitoring area. This can facilitate evacuation of buildings or places with control and/or monitoring areas of automatic doors, escalators and elevators in emergency situations.

For video monitoring that is increasingly perceived as negative by people or deterred by the dangers of “free citizens”, emergency standby systems provide a simple and desirable solution. Since the video monitoring device is ready to detect image data whenever necessary, the image data can be broadcast as a video film or as a video sequence. Activation of recording and broadcasting can be performed by simply operating the activation device by a person involved in an emergency situation. This ensures that people are not unintentionally and permanently photographed and monitored, and that they will be able to get help through image data when needed. As a result, people's existing or growing security needs can be met while privacy concerns disappear.

A real example is the workplace of a business where video monitoring takes place where there is a tension between employee freedom and employer concerns. Emergency standby systems at train stations, subway stations, government offices, schools, residential complexes or public places, etc. can provide a desirable solution to avoid these tensions.

In addition, the problem of generating enormous amounts of data by permanent video monitoring and overloading data lines and networks can also be mitigated or solved by emergency standby systems.

In one possible embodiment of the invention, the emergency standby system comprises at least one additional video monitoring device. The at least one further monitoring device is preferably structurally identical and/or functionally to the video monitoring device described so far, in particular the video monitoring device designed according to the description and/or claims 1 to 8 so far. same.

Within the scope of the invention it is possible for at least one additional video monitoring device to be arranged in the monitoring area and/or around the monitoring area. The processing and control device preferably controls at least one further video monitoring device to change from a first monitoring state to a second monitoring state. The control of the at least one further video monitoring device is triggered and/or occurs in particular when the video monitoring device described so far assumes a second monitoring state. In particular, the change of the at least one additional video monitoring device from the first monitoring state to the second monitoring state is made when the change from the first monitoring state to the second monitoring state of the video monitoring device described so far is activated.

Since the various video monitoring devices are switched to the second monitoring state during and/or after the activation of the change of the video monitoring device described so far, more extensive monitoring of the area in contact with or adjacent to the monitoring area can be achieved. In particular, the overall situation of the building or the place where the emergency occurred is better evaluated, so that emergency actions in emergency centers can be more effectively coordinated and implemented.

In the scope of the invention, it is particularly preferred that the video monitoring device and/or at least one further video monitoring device described so far are designed to display the current monitoring status. For example, the video monitoring device and/or at least one further video monitoring device described so far may comprise a display device, in particular in the form of an LED display. Thus, the LED display can be activated when changing from the first monitoring state to the second monitoring state, and in particular can be lit with one signal color or the color of the LED display can change when changing between monitoring states. . As a result, people in the monitoring area can be informed in a simple manner that video recording is being made in the monitoring area.

Another object of the present invention is a method for monitoring a monitoring area and carrying out emergency measures with the emergency standby system according to the description so far and/or any one of claims 1 to 9.

In the scope of the method, at least one video monitoring device is controlled to change from a first monitoring state to a second monitoring state. The control of the change is preferably made during and/or after the activation of the activating device. In particular, in the first monitoring state, at least one video monitoring device detects monitoring data that is imageless data. In particular, at least one video monitoring device monitors monitoring data, which is image data, in the second monitoring state.

In a possible method step, the image-free data detected in the first monitoring state is processed to count and/or determine the presence of a person in the monitoring area.

In a further possible method step, the image data detected in the second monitoring state is displayed and/or reproduced on a display device, in particular as a video film or video sequence.

When the at least one video monitoring device assumes the second monitoring state, it is preferable that the information and/or warning indication is output through the loudspeaker device in the monitoring area.

Further features, advantages and effects of the present invention emerge from the following description of preferred embodiments of the present invention.

1 shows a schematic diagram of an emergency standby system for monitoring a monitoring area and for initiating and implementing emergency actions.
Fig. 2 shows a device for activating an emergency standby system in the form of a switch or button.
3 shows an activation device of an emergency standby system in the form of a graphic display of codes.

In the drawings, portions corresponding to or identical to each other are denoted by the same reference numerals.

1 shows a schematic diagram of an emergency standby system 1. The emergency standby system 1 is designed to monitor the monitoring area and carry out emergency measures. The monitoring area may in particular be a public place or a building where many people regularly stay.

The emergency standby system 1 comprises an activation device 2, a video monitoring device 3 and at least one additional video monitoring device 8.

The video monitoring device 3 is designed as a video camera. The video monitoring device 3 may take a first monitoring state (A) and a second monitoring state (B) different from the first monitoring state. The video monitoring device 3 is designed and/or arranged to detect monitoring data X in the monitoring area. The monitoring data X of the first monitoring state A is different from the monitoring data X of the second monitoring state B.

In the first monitoring state A, the monitoring data X is formed as imageless data 11, in particular as so-called meta data. In the second monitoring state (B), monitoring data (X) is formed as image data (14).

The at least one additional video monitoring device 8 is structurally identical and/or functionally identical to the video monitoring device 3 and can take a first monitoring state (A) and a second monitoring state (B), Additional monitoring data can be detected as additional image data in the first monitoring state (A) and as additional image data in the second monitoring state (B). At least one additional video monitoring device 8 is arranged in at least one area adjacent to or around the monitoring area.

The activating device 2 is designed to activate the video monitoring device 3 for a change from the first monitoring state A to the second monitoring state B. In normal operation, in particular when the activating device 2 is not actuated and/or deactivated (Y), in particular when not actuated and/or is not actuated, the video monitoring device 3 takes a first monitoring state (A) and The imageless data 14 is detected as monitoring data X.

During and/or after activation and/or operation (Z) of the activation device 2, the video monitoring device 3 takes a second monitoring state (B) and detects the image data 11 as monitoring data (X). do.

The activating device 2 is designed as a switch or button 9 for manual operation by a person who is conspicuous in the monitoring area, as exemplarily shown in FIG. 2. For example, the phrase 15 "Emergency Call Emergency Video Access" may be placed on the switch or button 9.

As an alternative, the activating device 2 can be designed as a graphic representation of a code 10 as shown in FIG. 3 with a cover, in particular a two-dimensional code, for example a QR code. In order to activate the activating device 2 and trigger a change to the second monitoring state, the code 10 can be read by the video monitoring device 3 as long as a person removes the cover. In particular, the code 10 is clearly assigned to the video monitoring device 3 that monitors the monitoring area in which the graphic display of the code 10 is arranged.

The activating device 2 is arranged in the monitoring area for easy viewing and access. For example, the activation device 20 is attached to a wall, door or object in the monitoring area. Thus, a person in the monitoring area can quickly and reliably operate the activating device 2. If the activating device 20 is a graphic representation of the code 10, when a person removes the cover, the code 10 appears so that the video monitoring device 3 reads it and can be activated.

Alternatively, the activation device 2 can be triggered via an app on a mobile device carried by the person seeking assistance, for example a smart phone.

It is desirable for the person who wishes to report an emergency to be able to do this in a very easy, quick and uncomplicated way, without particularly paying attention, for example without making a phone call or speaking to others. The person just needs to press a switch or button 9, start an app, or remove the cover of the code 10. This is very desirable in the case of offense or raging, because the person does not draw attention by his actions and thus does not put himself at a greater risk.

The emergency standby system 1 can ensure that only imageless data 14 is detected during normal operation of the video monitoring device 3, ie when an emergency situation is not reported and thus no permanent video monitoring takes place. Due to this, the need to protect individual liberties may be taken into account. The image data 11 is detected and video is recorded only when an emergency situation is reported by the operation of the activating device 2. Therefore, the demand for security can also be satisfied.

The emergency standby system 1 also comprises a processing and control device 4 and at least one functional device 5 which can be controlled by the processing and control device 4. The functional device 5 comprises a display device 6 and a loudspeaker device 7. The loudspeaker device 7 is disposed in the monitoring area, and the display device 6 is disposed in an emergency center where emergency personnel are disposed.

The emergency standby system 1 may include at least one additional display device and at least one additional function device (not shown) having at least one additional loudspeaker device. At least one additional display device is disposed in the emergency center, and at least one additional loudspeaker device is disposed in an area where at least one additional video monitoring device is disposed.

The display device 6 and/or at least one further display device is designed as a screen for a computer or as a display of a mobile device. As an alternative, it can also be designed as a touch pad. In the display device 6 or at least one additional display device, the image data 14 can be broadcast as a video sequence or as a video film. It is possible and/or preferred that the video sequence or video film also includes a scene detected several seconds before the activation of the activating device 2.

By the loudspeaker device 7 and/or at least one additional loudspeaker device, an indication of an emergency situation, in particular a broadcast and/or alarm sound, is output in the monitoring area or in the area in which at least one additional loudspeaker device is arranged. Can be.

The method for monitoring the monitoring area with the emergency standby system 1 and for initiating and implementing emergency actions includes the following steps:

When the activating device 2 is deactivated (Y), that is, it has not been activated or has not been activated, the video monitoring device 3 has a first monitoring state (A). In the first monitoring state (A), the video monitoring device 3 detects the imageless data 11 as monitoring data X and transmits it to the processing and control device 4.

The processing and control device 4 processes the imageless data 11, determines the presence (13) of people staying in or recently in the monitoring area, and/or the number of people staying in or recently in the monitoring area (12 ) Is determined.

On the basis of the determined number of persons 12 and/or the presence of persons 13, it is preferred that appropriate control of the transport apparatus can be carried out in the building in which the monitoring area is arranged. In addition, evacuation of spaces or buildings in an emergency situation can be simplified.

When the activating device 2 is activated (Z), i.e. has been actuated/operated by a person in the monitoring area to inform an emergency situation, the video monitoring device 3 is changed to a second monitoring state (B). . In the second operating state (B) the video monitoring device 3 detects the image data 14 as monitoring data X and transmits it to the processing and control device 4.

The processing and control device 4 controls the functional device 5. In particular, the processing and control device 4 controls the display device 6 to reproduce the image data 14 as a video sequence or as a video film. Thus, emergency personnel in emergency centers can track situations and events in the monitoring area and take appropriate action. Using the location of the video monitoring device 3 that transmits the image data 14, the emergency personnel of the emergency center can directly send the emergency service to the place in the emergency situation by the corresponding location map.

The processing and control device 4 also controls the loudspeaker device 7 to output an indication of an emergency situation in the monitoring area. To this end, broadcasts or background music that are regularly played in the monitoring area can be stopped so that the attention of people in the monitoring area can be directed to an indication of an emergency situation. Instructions may be output through the loudspeaker device 7 by emergency personnel or may be reproduced from a tape depending on the situation. This can be aimed at aiding in action, for example in a fire, attack or medical emergency. The indication also includes information that the monitoring area is currently video monitored and that people in the monitoring area are being recorded.

In addition, in the second monitoring state (B), the video monitoring device 3 may transmit, for example, at least one light signal in the form of at least one glowing or flashing LED in order to inform people in the monitoring area about the recording. Thus, data protection and personal rights can be considered because people in the monitoring area are not taken unobtrusively. Another advantage is that it suppresses data flooding caused by permanent video monitoring. Thus, the cost of evaluating video material can be greatly reduced.

During and/or after the video monitoring device 3 changes from the first monitoring state (A) to the second monitoring state (B) or during and/or after obtaining the image data 14, the processing and control device (4) controls at least one additional video monitoring device 8 to change from the first monitoring state (A) to the second monitoring state (B). As a result, additional image data can be detected in the area in which the at least one additional monitoring device 8 is disposed.

The additional image data is transmitted to the processing and control device 8 as described above. It controls at least one additional function device so that additional image data is played back on at least one additional display device as an additional video sequence or as an additional video film, and additional instructions for emergency situations are output through at least one additional loudspeaker device. Let it be.

At least one additional video monitoring device 8 can provide additional security in the vicinity and/or in the vicinity of the monitoring area and allow timely intervention of emergency personnel. This can be very desirable, for example, for the spread of fire, attacks, raging or mass panics, because emergency personnel can have an overview of the situation on the site and at least one additional loudspeaker device 7 is installed. This is because additional instructions can be output to relevant places.

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Claims (10)

As an emergency standby system (1) for monitoring the monitoring area and for initiating and implementing emergency measures,
At least one video monitoring device (3) for detecting monitoring data (X) in a monitoring area, wherein the at least one video monitoring device (3) has a first monitoring state (A) and a second monitoring state (B). The at least one video monitoring device (3), wherein the first monitoring state (A) is different from the second monitoring state (B),
At least one functional device (5) for outputting information on an emergency situation and/or an instruction on the emergency situation in the monitoring area, and
The emergency, comprising a processing and control device (4) for processing the monitoring data (X) according to the first or second monitoring state (A, B) and controlling the at least one functional device (5). In the standby system (1),
The emergency standby system (1) comprises at least one activation device (2) for activating a change of the video monitoring device (3) from the first monitoring state (A) to the second monitoring state (B). Emergency standby system (1), characterized in that. The emergency standby system (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the activating device (2) is a manually operable switch or button. Emergency standby according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the activation device (2) is a graphic representation of a code readable by the at least one video monitoring device (3) with a manually removable cover. System(1). 4. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein in the second monitoring state (B) the monitoring data (X) is transferable and/or transferred image data (14) to the processing and control device (4). ), characterized in that the emergency standby system (1). 5. The device according to claim 4, wherein the at least one functional device (5) comprises at least one display device (6), and the processing and control device (4) displays and/or displays the image data as information on an emergency situation. Or controlling said at least one display device (6) in said second monitoring state (B) for reproduction. 6. The method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one functional device (5) is at least one loudspeaker device (7), and the processing and control device (4) is in the second monitoring state ( Emergency standby system (1), characterized in that in B), the output of an instruction for an emergency situation by the at least one loudspeaker device (7) is controlled. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein in the first monitoring state (A) the monitoring data (X) is transferable and/or transferred imageless data to the processing and control device (4) ( 11), in particular, an emergency standby system (1), characterized in that it is meta data. 8. The process according to claim 7, characterized in that the processing and control device (4) processes imageless data (14) for determining the number of people (12) and/or the presence of people (13) in the monitoring area. Emergency standby system (1). 9. The device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein at least one additional video monitoring device (8) is provided, the processing and control device (4), wherein the video monitoring device (3) is in the second monitoring state Emergency standby system (1), characterized in that when taking (B) the at least one additional video monitoring device (8) is controlled for a change from the first monitoring state (A) to the second monitoring state (B) ). A method for monitoring a monitoring area and initiating and carrying out emergency measures with an emergency standby system (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, comprising:
A method for monitoring a monitoring area and initiating and carrying out emergency measures, characterized in that the video monitoring device (3) is activated to change from a first monitoring state (A) to a second monitoring state (B).

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