TW201713075A - Smart monitoring system by integrating signals in different communication protocols to reduce wiring and construction cost and further enhance safety and convenience in working and living environment - Google Patents

Abstract

A smart monitoring system comprises a detection device, a control device, a gateway device, and a first communication device. The detection device is used to generate a detection signal in a first communication protocol. The control device is used to receive a control signal in a second communication protocol. The gateway device is electrically connected with the detection device and the control device for receiving the detection signal in the first communication protocol to generate a detection signal in a third communication protocol, and for receiving the control signal in the third communication protocol to generate the control signal in the second communication protocol. The first communication device is used to receive the detection signal in the third communication protocol to generate the detection information and to receive the control instruction to generate the control signal in the third communication protocol.

Description

Smart monitoring system

The present invention relates to monitoring systems, and more particularly to a smart monitoring system that can be applied to work and home environments.

Various electrical appliances are installed in the work or home environment, such as: computers, surveillance cameras, electronic door locks, electric lights, televisions, air conditioners, etc., and various electrical appliances are equipped with wired or wireless dedicated controllers. When using electrical appliances, the user must find a dedicated controller and be limited to a certain space to use a dedicated controller to control electrical appliances.

With the development of medical technology, the average life expectancy of the nation has increased, thus increasing the elderly population. Older people, whether they are engaged in activities or using electrical appliances at home, are very prone to accidents, such as: falling, colliding, forgetting to turn off the power or fire, and often delay the rescue when the company is not accompanied by others. .

Therefore, how to improve the safety and convenience of the work and living environment is to develop the main purpose of the present invention.

The invention provides a smart monitoring system, which comprises a detecting device, a control device, a gateway device and a first communication device. The detection device is used for production a first communication protocol detection signal; the control device is configured to receive a second communication protocol control signal; the gateway device is electrically connected to the detection device and the control device for receiving the first communication protocol The detection signal generates a detection signal of the third communication protocol, and receives the control signal of the third communication protocol to generate a control signal of the second communication protocol; the first communication device is configured to receive the third communication protocol The detection signal is generated to detect the signal, and the control command is received to generate the control signal of the third communication protocol.

In one embodiment, the smart monitoring system includes at least one second communication device, wherein the gateway device is configured to transmit various information between the first communication device and the second communication device in two directions, the information includes text. , image or sound, etc.

In the smart monitoring system of the present invention, the gateway device integrates signals of different communication protocols, and the first communication device combines the gateway device, the detecting device and the control device through the application program for the user to operate the monitoring and control of the smart monitoring system. The functions of the smart monitoring system of the present invention can not only reduce the communication wiring and construction cost, but also improve the safety and convenience of the work and living environment.

1,2‧‧‧Smart Monitoring System

10,20‧‧‧First communication device

11,21‧‧‧gate device

112‧‧‧Communication module

114‧‧‧Processing module

116‧‧‧Storage module

12,22‧‧‧Detection device

13,23‧‧‧Control device

24‧‧‧Second communication device

1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a smart monitoring system of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing another embodiment of the smart monitoring system of the present invention; and FIG. 3 is a view showing the present invention. Schematic diagram of the gateway device of the smart monitoring system.

The embodiments of the present invention are described in the following by means of specific embodiments, and those skilled in the art can readily understand the advantages and functions of the present invention from the disclosure. The present invention may be embodied or applied by other different embodiments, and the various details of the present invention may be variously modified and changed without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a block diagram showing one embodiment of a smart monitoring system of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the smart monitoring system 1 includes a first communication device 10, a gateway device 11, a detecting device 12, and a control device 13, wherein the first communication device 10 can be connected via a regional network or the Internet. A road (not shown) is connected to the gateway device 11, and the gateway device 11 can be connected to the detecting device 12 and the control device 13 via a wired or wireless area network.

The first communication device 10 can select a mobile communication device having a wireless connection Internet function, such as a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a notebook computer, or a desktop computer, and the first communication device 10 is loaded with the application of the present invention. For the user to operate the monitoring, control, communication and other functions of the smart monitoring system 1.

The gateway device 11 includes a functional circuit (such as shown in FIG. 3) such as a communication module 112, a processing module 114, and a storage module 116. The communication module 112 can transmit and receive different communication protocols by wire or wirelessly. Signals, wireless communication protocols such as but not limited to: TCP/IP, MODBUS, WI-FI, IR; the processing module 114 can convert the signals received by the communication module into signals of different communication protocols, such as TCP/IP conversion. Into MODBUS, The MODBUS is converted into TCP/IP, the WI-FI is converted into IR, and the IR is converted into WI-FI. The storage module 116 can store control signals corresponding to different control devices 13.

The detecting device 12 includes, but is not limited to, one or more cameras, motion detectors, dust detectors, gas detectors, temperature detectors, and/or photodetectors disposed in a work or home environment. . The detecting device 12 can be turned on, off, adjusted or set by the user via the gateway device 11 with the first communication device 10.

Control device 13 includes, but is not limited to, television, stereo, air conditioning, lighting, computers, electronic door locks, natural gas, and wired or remotely controlled switches for office or home items.

Taking the home application as an example to specifically describe the smart monitoring system 1 of the present invention, when the user goes out to work or travel, the user connects to the gate via the wireless internet (such as 3G/4G) by the application of the first communication device 10. After the track device 11, the detecting device 12 or the control device 13 can be turned on. If the detecting device 12 detects an "abnormal state" such as: the air conditioner is not turned off, the door lock is unlocked or turned on, the detecting device 12 generates a detection signal of the first communication protocol (such as MODBUS or IR), the gateway The device 11 wirelessly receives the detection signal of the first communication protocol to generate a detection signal of a third communication protocol (such as TCP/IP), and instantly transmits the detection signal of the third communication protocol to the Internet via the Internet. The first communication device 10, after receiving the detection signal of the third communication protocol, the application of the first communication device 10 generates detection information of an "abnormal state" to prompt the user to perform processing.

On the other hand, when the user needs to remotely control a specific item in the home (e.g., air conditioner), the user inputs a control command via the application of the first communication device 10, and the application of the first communication device 10 corresponds to the control command to generate a control signal of the third communication protocol (such as TCP/IP), and The control signal of the third communication protocol is instantaneously transmitted to the gateway device 11 via the Internet, and the gateway device 11 converts the control signal of the third communication protocol into a control of a second communication protocol (such as MODBUS) corresponding to the specific object. The control signal is transmitted to the control device 13 of the specific object, and the control device 13 generates a control signal for the specific object corresponding to the control signal of the second communication protocol, so that the specific object executes the control command of the user. It is worth mentioning that the control device 13 and the gateway device 11 can memorize the control signal (for example, the infrared control signal) of the specific object through the learning mode, thereby replacing the original remote controller of the specific object.

The smart monitoring system 1 of the present invention is specifically described by taking the elderly care as an example. The detecting device 12 can be a fall detection wristband worn by an elderly person. The fall detection wristband includes a gyroscope, and when the elderly person is abnormal When the action causes the gyroscope to deviate to a preset orientation, the fall detection wristband generates a detection signal of the first communication protocol (such as WI-FI), and the gateway device 11 transmits the detection signal of the first communication protocol to The first communication device 10 of the user can know that the elderly person may be accidentally processed quickly, and can be further assisted by the control device 13. In addition, the fall detection wristband can continue to transmit the presence signal to the first communication device 10 via the gateway device 11. When the first communication device 10 does not receive the presence signal within a certain period of time, the user is notified to perform processing.

In addition, the smart monitoring system of the present invention can also be used as an office or a collection Monitoring, management and/or communication system for residential buildings.

In detail, the application of the first communication device 10 can display various functions (such as air-conditioning monitoring, lamp monitoring, power monitoring, and/or monitor monitoring, etc.) on the screen of the first communication device 10, and the detecting device 12 can The air-conditioning state, the lamp state, the power state, and/or the monitor state of each area of the office or the collective house are detected and converted by the gateway device 11 for transmission to the first communication device 10.

After receiving the signal, the first communication device 10 generates detection information and displays it on the screen for further monitoring or management by the user, for example, when the user wants to perform lighting, power supply or a specific electric lamp or power supply for an area. The remote switch or the set switch time can be processed by the application of the first communication device 10, and the control signal is transmitted to the control device 13 via the gateway device 11 for signal conversion, and the lamp or power supply is monitored or managed. In addition, when the user wants to perform remote switch, set switch time or temperature setting for a certain area of cold air or a certain cold air, the application processing of the first communication device 10 can be used to transmit the control signal via the gateway device 11 After the signal is converted, it is transmitted to the control device 13 to monitor or manage the above-mentioned cold air. Moreover, when the user wants to perform remote switch, set switch time or control direction for a monitor or a certain monitor of a certain area, the application processing of the first communication device 10 can be used to transmit the control signal via the gate. The channel device 11 performs signal conversion and transmits to the control device 13, monitors or manages the monitor, and further transmits the screen received by the monitor to the first communication device 10 via the gateway device 11 for the user. Watch.

Figure 2 is a block diagram showing another embodiment of the smart monitoring system of the present invention.

The smart monitoring system 2 further includes at least one second communication device 24 in addition to the first communication device 20, the gateway device 21, and the above-described detecting device (22) and control device (23).

The first communication device 20 and the second communication device 24 can select a communication device having a wireless connection Internet function, such as a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a notebook computer, and a desktop computer. The first communication device 20 can be connected to the gateway device 21 via a regional network or an Internet. The second communication device 24 can be connected to the gateway device 21 via a wireless local area network. The gateway device 21 can be connected to the first communication device 20 And the second communication device 24 transmits various information in two directions, including but not limited to text, video or sound.

The smart monitoring system 2 of the present invention will be specifically described by taking the application of the office communication system as an example. The tablet (ie, the first communication device 20) disposed at the door of the office and the mobile phone or tablet (ie, the second communication device 24) held by each person in the office are given communication after loading the application of the present invention. The code, the first communication device 20 and each of the second communication devices 24 are connected to the gateway device 21 in a wired or wireless manner to form a regional network.

When the visitor touches the screen of the first communication device 20 at the door of the office, the screen of the first communication device 20 displays a communication code corresponding to each person for the visitor to select, and the visitor selects the communication code of the desired visitor. Video and audio calls with this person. The internal staff of the office can also communicate or transfer information to each other via the gateway device 21 (regional network or internet) by using the second communication device 24 held by each other. In the event of a company personnel change, The administrator does not need to change any hardware devices, but only needs to edit the communication codes of the first communication device 20 and the second communication device 24 to update the office communication system. Thereby, not only can the communication wiring and construction cost be reduced, but also the effectiveness of office communication can be enhanced.

The smart monitoring system 2 of the present invention can also be applied to the company's absence assessment. When a company employee sends a business trip or takes time off, the person only needs to input the absence information into the first communication device 20 (for example, a personal mobile phone or a tablet), and the application of the first communication device 20 will send out the absence information. The Internet and gateway device 21 is transmitted to a second communication device 24 (such as a computer host of the company) including a storage unit, and the second communication device 24 records the absence and absence information of the person in the storage unit.

In summary, in the smart monitoring system of the present invention, the gateway device integrates signals of different communication protocols, and the first communication device combines the gateway device, the detecting device and the control device through the application program for the user to operate the smart monitoring system. The functions of monitoring, control, communication, etc., therefore, the smart monitoring system of the invention can not only reduce the communication wiring and construction cost, but also improve the safety and convenience of the work and living environment.

The above-described embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles of the invention and its effects, and are not intended to limit the invention. Modifications and variations of the above-described embodiments can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or changes made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the inventions disclosed herein are still covered by the appended claims.

1‧‧‧Smart Monitoring System

10‧‧‧First communication device

11‧‧‧Gateway installation

12‧‧‧Detection device

13‧‧‧Control device

Claims (10)

A smart monitoring system includes: a detecting device for generating a first communication protocol detection signal; a control device for receiving a second communication protocol control signal; and an electrical connection to the detecting device and the control device a gateway device for receiving a detection signal of the first communication protocol to generate a detection signal of the third communication protocol, and receiving a control signal of the third communication protocol to generate a control signal of the second communication protocol; and a communication device for receiving the detection signal of the third communication protocol to generate detection information, and receiving the control command to generate the control signal of the third communication protocol. The smart monitoring system of claim 1, wherein the detecting device comprises a camera, a motion detector, a dust detector, a gas detector, a temperature detector, and a fall detection bracelet. At least one. The smart monitoring system of claim 2, wherein the fall detection wristband comprises a gyroscope, and the fall detection wristband generates the first communication protocol when the gyroscope deviates to a preset orientation Detection signal. The smart monitoring system of claim 1, wherein the control device receives the control signal of the second communication protocol to generate a control signal for the specific object. The smart monitoring system of claim 4, wherein the control signal of the specific object is an infrared control signal. The smart monitoring system of claim 1, wherein the first communication protocol and the second communication protocol are different from the third communication protocol. The smart monitoring system of claim 1, wherein the first communication device is connected to the gateway device via a regional network or an internet. The smart monitoring system of claim 1, further comprising: at least one second communication device, wherein the gateway device is configured to transmit information bidirectionally between the first communication device and the second communication device, This information includes text, images or sounds. The smart monitoring system of claim 8, wherein the second communication device is connected to the gateway device via a wired or wireless area network. The smart monitoring system of claim 8, wherein the second communication device comprises a storage unit for storing the information transmitted by the first communication device.