TW201509176A - Security system using digital cable television network - Google Patents

Abstract

The purpose of this invention is to provide a security system capable of providing the surveillance service on a digital cable television system and using a digital cable television network to transmit data so as to reduce the line construction costs, which is characterized by comprising: a video server disposed at a cable television operator end and having a video on demand unit, the video server being in connection and communication with an output device at a user end via the digital cable television network and transmitting audio-visual data to the output device; a security server arranged at the security operator end and being in connection and communication with the video server via the digital cable television network; at least one monitoring device disposed at the user end for capturing the monitor screen images and transmitting the same to the security server via the digital cable television network; and at least one sensor disposed at the user end to transmit the sensed signal to the security server via the digital cable television network, wherein the video server, the security server, the monitoring device, and the sensor are in connection and communication with each other via the digital cable television network so as to save the construction costs of the security system.

Description

Security system using digital cable television network

The invention relates to a security system, in particular to a security system capable of transmitting data by means of a digital cable television network.

Home security has always been a concern of people. With the changes in society and the advancement of technology, people's demand for security systems has become higher and higher. Therefore, the security industry has evolved from the past to human patrols to the present technology. Using independent systems and equipment, remote monitoring and management through the network, but the construction of such systems, construction troubles, complicated wiring and material costs are not cheap, so the cost is high, often criticized.

In recent years, with the development of digital technology, digital cable TV can provide multiple functions such as general video services, broadband Internet access services, multimedia value-added services, VOD (video-on-demand) services and voice services. The construction of advanced digital network systems in various places, as well as the expansion of the range of coaxial cables and optical fibers that can provide high-quality signals, has increased the coverage of digital cable television networks everywhere.

Therefore, if the security system can be combined with the digital cable TV network, not only can the digital cable TV increase the security service function, but also save the construction cost of the security system, and improve the service quality.

In view of this, it is an object of the present invention to provide a security system that can provide monitoring services on a digital cable television system and can transmit data by using a digital cable television network to save the cost of line construction.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a security system that provides monitoring services over a digital cable television system and that utilizes digital cable television networks to communicate data to save line construction costs.

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the object of the present invention, the technical means of the present invention is implemented in such a manner that a security system using a digital cable television network is characterized in that: one is located at the cable operator's end (10), and has a video server (1) of the optional video unit (11), which can communicate with the output device (2) at the at least one user terminal (20) through the digital cable television network (100), and can transmit Audio and video data to the output device (2); a security server (3) disposed at the security operator (30), which is communicably connected to the video server (1) through the digital cable television network (100); At least one monitoring device (4) disposed at the user terminal (20), capable of transmitting the captured monitoring image to the security server (3) through the digital cable television network (100); and at least a sensing device (5) disposed at the user terminal (20), capable of transmitting the sensed signal to the security server (3) through the digital cable television network (100); the video The server (1), the security server (3), the monitoring device (4), and the sensing device (5) can utilize the digital Television network (100) connected to communicate with each other, in order to build up a security system to save cost to destination.

More preferably, the output device (2) can communicate with the on-demand video unit (11) through the digital cable television network (100), and then the on-demand video unit (11) generates an on-demand video interface. And transmitting to the output device (2) for the user to perform a click operation; after the selected video content is selected, the video server (1) is automatically downloaded from the video server (1) to the output device (2), after the download is completed, the user is The video content can be played, fast forwarded, reversed, paused or stopped on the output device (2).

More preferably, the on-demand video interface further includes functions such as a monitoring screen for accessing the security server (3) or an instant screen for displaying the monitoring device (4) for use by the user.

More preferably, the security server (3) further includes at least one audio storage unit (31) and a message processing unit (32); the audio storage unit (31) can pass through the digital cable network (100) Receiving and storing a monitoring screen transmitted by the monitoring device (4); the message processing unit (32) can receive, analyze and store the digital television cable (100) for transmission by the sensing device (5) The incoming signal, and the corresponding processing procedure is executed according to the analysis result.

More preferably, the sensing device (5) can be one of the following: an optical sensing device, a temperature sensing device, or a magnetic sensing device.

Compared with the prior art, the effects of the present invention are as follows:

The first point: the use of reliable digital cable television network (100) to transfer data, which can make the transmission of data more stable, thereby improving user satisfaction.

Second point: Users can access the surveillance screen through the on-demand video interface to increase the added value of digital cable TV systems, thus creating more business opportunities.

The third point: the cable TV network (100), which has been widely deployed in various places, can reduce the construction cost of the security system and greatly expand the service scope.

1‧‧‧Video Server

11‧‧‧On-demand video unit

2‧‧‧Output device

3‧‧‧Security server

31‧‧‧Video storage unit

32‧‧‧Message Processing Unit

4‧‧‧Monitor

5‧‧‧Sensing device

10‧‧‧ Cable operator

20‧‧‧ Client

30‧‧‧Protection

100‧‧‧Digital cable television network

Figure 1: System architecture diagram of the present invention.

Figure 2: Flow chart of the use of the on-demand video function of the present invention.

Figure 3: Flow chart of the operation of the video server of the present invention.

Figure 4: Flow chart of the operation of the security server of the present invention.

Figure 5: Schematic diagram of the application environment of the present invention.

Fig. 6 is a schematic view showing the implementation of the access monitoring screen of the present invention.

The following is a detailed description of the following embodiments according to the drawings: First, please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 5, which discloses a security system using a digital cable television network, which is characterized in that: one is located at the cable television terminal (10) and has a video on demand. a video server (1) of the unit (11), which can communicate with the output device (2) at the at least one user terminal (20) through the digital cable television network (100), and can transmit video and audio data to the An output device (2); a security server (3) disposed at the security provider (30), capable of communicating with the video server (1) via a digital cable television network (100); at least one of a monitoring device (4) at the user terminal (20), capable of transmitting the captured monitoring image to the security server (3) through the digital cable television network (100); and at least one is disposed at the a sensing device (5) at the user terminal (20) capable of transmitting the sensed signal to the security server (3) through the digital cable television network (100); the video server (1) The security server (3), the monitoring device (4), and the sensing device (5) can be connected to each other by using the digital cable television network (100). The purpose of saving up to build a security system cost.

Next, please refer to FIG. 2, FIG. 3 and FIG. 6. As shown in the figure, when the user wants to access the monitoring screen, the implementation steps are as follows: Step S1: The user activates the output device (2); Step S2 The output device (2) is connected to the on-demand video unit (11) through the digital cable television network (100); step S3: the on-demand video unit (11) generates an on-demand video interface; step S4: The optional video interface is transmitted to the output device (2) for the user to perform a click operation; when the video content of the selected video is selected, the output device (2) immediately passes the selected signal through the digital cable television The network (100) returns the video server (1), and the operation procedure of the video server (1) is as follows: Step S11: The video server (1) receives the point from the user terminal (20) Step S12: transmitting the selected signal to the on-demand video unit (11); step S13: determining whether the monitoring screen needs to be accessed; if the monitoring screen is to be accessed, performing step S14: selecting the selected signal Transfer to the security server (3); in contrast, if it is not necessary to access the monitoring screen, step S15 is performed: Click the signal selection query to select the content; after the query is completed, perform step S16: The selected content is transmitted to the output device (2) of the user terminal (20); after the transfer is completed, the user can play, fast forward, reverse, pause or pause the video content on the output device (2). Stop and other operations.

In the above, the on-demand video interface further includes functions such as a monitoring screen for accessing the security server (3) or an instant screen for displaying the monitoring device (4).

After the function of accessing the monitoring screen is integrated into the on-demand video interface, the user can watch the program provided by the cable TV provider or access the monitoring screen on the output device (2) without purchasing the monitoring device separately. (4) Dedicated surveillance screen.

In the above, the security server (3) further includes at least one audio storage unit (31) and a message processing unit (32); the audio storage unit (31) can pass through the digital cable network (100). Receiving and storing a monitoring screen transmitted by the monitoring device (4); the message processing unit (32) can receive, analyze and store the signal transmitted by the sensing device (5) through the digital cable television network (100) Signal, and perform the corresponding processing according to the analysis result.

In addition, referring to FIG. 4, as shown in the figure, the operation steps of the security server of the present invention are described as follows: Step S21: the security server (3) performs an action of receiving data; and step S22: after receiving the data, immediately Determining whether it is a monitoring screen; if the data is a monitoring screen, executing step S23: storing the data to the video storage unit (31); if the data is a signal, performing step S24: determining the source of the signal Whether it is the client (20); if the source of the signal is the client (20), step S25 is performed: storing the signal to the message processing unit (32); then performing step S26: analyzing whether the signal is abnormal; If it is determined to be an abnormal signal after analysis, step S27 is performed: an alarm is issued, and the relevant unit or person [such as a police station, a fire station or a user] is notified by a short message, an email or a telephone to assist in processing; If there is no abnormality in the signal, no processing is needed; if the source of the signal is judged to be not the user terminal (20) in step S24, step S28 is performed: the signal is transmitted. The shadow a sound storage unit (31); then performing step S29: determining whether the signal is an instant image of the monitoring device (4); if so, executing step S30: transmitting the instant screen of the monitoring device (4) to the user The output device (2) of the terminal (20); if not, executing step S31: querying the required monitoring screen according to the signal; after the query is completed, proceeding to step S32: transmitting the monitoring screen required by the signal to the The output device (2) of the client (20).

In the above, the sensing device (5) can be one of the following: an optical sensing device, a temperature sensing device, or a magnetic sensing device.

Wherein, the sensing device (5) can be of many different types to be adapted to different environmental states, such as whether the optical sensing device can be used as a trigger point for signal output by whether or not its light [such as infrared light] is blocked. Most of them are installed at the entrance and exit, such as windows or doors, to detect whether the doors and windows are opened. When the sensing device (5) is triggered, the digital cable television network (100) is then sent to the security server. (3) Send a signal.

In summary, by using a wide range of cable television networks (100) to reduce the cost of building security systems, users can access the monitoring screen through the on-demand video interface to improve the addition of digital cable television systems. Compared with the existing security system, the value has a significant improvement in efficiency, making the invention more novel, practical and progressive, and in line with the industrial use value.

The structure, features and effects of the present invention are described in detail above based on the embodiments shown in the drawings. Since the novelty and the progressive requirements are met, the invention patent application is filed according to the law; however, the above description is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited by the scope of the invention, and modifications that are in accordance with the meaning of the present invention are intended to be within the scope of the invention as long as they are within the scope of the invention.

1‧‧‧Video Server

11‧‧‧On-demand video unit

2‧‧‧Output device

3‧‧‧Security server

31‧‧‧Video storage unit

32‧‧‧Message Processing Unit

4‧‧‧Monitor

5‧‧‧Sensing device

10‧‧‧ Cable operator

20‧‧‧ Client

30‧‧‧Protection

100‧‧‧Digital cable television network

Claims (5)

A security system using a digital cable television network, comprising: a video server (1) disposed at a cable operator's end (10) and having an optional video unit (11) capable of transmitting digital cable The television network (100) is respectively connected to the output device (2) at the at least one user terminal (20), and can transmit video and audio data to the output device (2); and is disposed at the security operator terminal (30). a security server (3) capable of communicating with the video server (1) via a digital cable television network (100); at least one monitoring device (4) disposed at the user terminal (20) capable of The captured monitoring screen is transmitted to the security server (3) through the digital cable television network (100); and at least one sensing device (5) disposed at the user terminal (20), which can The sensed signal is transmitted to the security server (3) through the digital cable television network (100); the video server (1), the security server (3), the monitoring device (4), and The sensing device (5) can use the digital cable television network (100) to communicate with each other to save the cost of maintaining the system. The security system using the digital cable television network according to claim 1, wherein: the output device (2) can communicate with the on-demand video unit (11) through the digital cable television network (100), and then The on-demand video unit (11) generates an on-demand video interface and transmits it to the output device (2) for the user to perform a click operation; after the selected video content is clicked, the video server (1) is automatically downloaded from the video server (1). To the output device (2), after the download is completed, the user can play, fast forward, reverse, pause or stop the video content on the output device (2). The security system using the digital cable television network according to claim 2, wherein: the on-demand video interface further includes a monitoring screen for accessing the security server (3), or displaying the monitoring device (4) ) Instant screen and other functions for users to use. A security system using a digital cable television network as claimed in claim 3, wherein: The full server (3) further includes at least one audio storage unit (31) and a message processing unit (32); the audio storage unit (31) can receive and store through the digital cable network (100) a monitoring screen transmitted by the monitoring device (4); the message processing unit (32) can receive, analyze and store the signal transmitted by the sensing device (5) through the digital cable television network (100), and analyze The result executes the corresponding handler. The security system using the digital cable television network according to claim 4, wherein: the sensing device (5) can be one of the following: an optical sensing device, a temperature sensing device, or a magnetic sensing device.