TWI584229B - Security system with the capability of recording attendance images - Google Patents

Description

Access control system for recording attendance images

The invention belongs to the field of access control, and in particular to an access control system capable of recording attendance images.

At present, the access control system that can record the attendance image only records the punching message after the employee punches the card, and does not provide further information to the employee. When the punching message is disputed or wrong, the employee does not have any complaints or proof of the way. Especially when a large company has a large number of employees or visitors, the correctness of various attendance records and how to deal with errors are also the test of the access control system for recording attendance images.

In view of the above problems, an embodiment of the present invention provides an access control system capable of recording attendance images, including: a network type access control device, a display type electronic device, and an attendance host. The network access control device includes a identity recognition module and a wireless network module. The identity recognition module obtains a read message by reading, and the wireless network module sends the check-in information according to the read message. The display type electronic device includes: a wireless communication unit photographing unit display unit. The wireless communication unit is paired with the wireless network module of the network access control device to receive the check-in information. Photographic unit responds to receipt of sign-in information And the sign-in image is captured, and the image is sent to the attendance host through the wireless communication unit through the wireless access device. The display unit displays the check-in information and the check-in image. The attendance host connects to the network access control device, including the check-in database and the image database, the attendance host receives the check-in information and stores the check-in information in the check-in database, and stores the check-in image in the image database. By distinguishing between the sign-in database and the image database, when a sign-in dispute occurs, the correct sign-in status can be obtained through the corresponding sign-in image.

In another embodiment, the sign-in information includes time record and identity identification, and the display-type electronic device transmits the sign-in image and the corresponding time record to the attendance host, and the attendance host stores the corresponding check-in image and time record in the image database. The sign-in image corresponds to the time record. When a sign-in dispute occurs, the correct sign-in situation can be obtained by obtaining the image at the time of sign-in.

In another embodiment, the attendance host sends a push notification, a short message notification, or an email notification based on the identity identification. The attendance host immediately informs the employee of the contents of the sign-in information, so that the employee can immediately confirm whether the sign-in information is correct and avoid the sign-in dispute.

In another embodiment, the display type electronic device transmits a push notification, a short message notification, or an email notification according to the identity identification. The body that sends the notification can also be a display type electronic device that provides more notification pipes.

In another embodiment, the attendance host further includes an announcement information database, and the announcement information includes a plurality of announcement items, and each announcement item has a corresponding announcement period. The attendance host transmits the announcements in the announcement period to the display type electronic device according to the time record in the check-in information, and the display type electronic device also displays the received announcement items. After signing in, employees can immediately get the latest announcements from the display electronics.

In another embodiment, the plurality of announcements correspond to holiday information. The announcements can be adjusted according to the festival, and the working atmosphere is more warm.

In another embodiment, the attendance host further includes a reminder database, and the reminder database includes a plurality of reminders corresponding to the identity identification. The attendance host identifies the reminder according to the identity in the check-in information, and the display type electronic device also displays the received reminder. After signing in, the employee can instantly know the personal reminder from the display type electronic device.

In another embodiment, the attendance host further includes a personnel database, and the personnel database records images of the plurality of persons corresponding to the identity identification. When the attendance host receives the sign-in image and the check-in information, it confirms whether the sign-in image is in the personnel database. The corresponding personnel image matches, if not, a warning message is sent, and if it matches, an unlock message is sent. After signing in, use the face recognition system to determine if the employee is correct.

In another embodiment, the photographing unit captures the check-in image including the facial image based on the face detection. Take the correct image to avoid the error image can not complete the judgment.

In another embodiment, the display type electronic device further includes a voice unit for playing a voice message corresponding to the sign-in information. After signing in, instant voice play check-in information for employees to confirm, to avoid signing disputes afterwards.

1‧‧‧Access control system for recording attendance images

10~12‧‧‧Attendance Host

110‧‧‧Sign in database

120‧‧‧Image database

130‧‧‧ Announcement Information Database

140‧‧‧Reminder database

150‧‧‧Personnel Database

160~162‧‧‧Network components

170‧‧‧ processor

20~23‧‧‧Network access control device

210‧‧‧ Identity Identification Module

220~223‧‧‧Wireless Network Module

230‧‧‧clock module

30~33‧‧‧Display electronic device

310~313‧‧‧Wireless communication unit

320‧‧‧Photographic unit

330‧‧‧Display unit

340‧‧‧Speech unit

350‧‧‧Processing unit

40‧‧‧Handheld electronic devices

401‧‧‧Notice

SM‧‧‧Sign-in information

SP‧‧‧Sign in image

NM‧‧‧ Announcement

RM‧‧‧Reminders

1 is a block diagram showing an access control system capable of recording attendance images according to an embodiment of the present invention; 2 is a block diagram of an access control system capable of recording attendance images according to another embodiment of the present invention; [FIG. 3] is a schematic diagram of a display type electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [FIG. 4] is an embodiment of the present invention. A schematic diagram of a handheld electronic device; [Fig. 5] is a schematic diagram of a display type electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention; and [Fig. 6] is a schematic view of a display type electronic device according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

1 is a block diagram of an access control system capable of recording attendance images according to an embodiment of the present invention. The embodiment of the invention provides an access control system 1 for recording attendance images, comprising: a display type electronic device 30, a network type access control device 20 and an attendance host 10. The display type electronic device 30 and the network type access control device 20 are disposed adjacent to each other at an entrance and exit of a building space (such as an office), and the attendance host 10 can be disposed inside the building space, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the attendance host 10 can be disposed in other spaces outside of the building space.

The display type electronic device 30 includes a wireless communication unit 310, a photographing unit 320, a display unit 330, a voice unit 340, and a processing unit 350. The processing unit 350 is connected to the wireless communication unit 310, the photographing unit 320, the display unit 330, and the voice unit 340. The processing unit 350 performs calculation and control required by the display type electronic device 30. The wireless communication unit 310 provides a means for the display type electronic device 30 to communicate with the outside world. The display unit 330 is used to display information. The voice unit 340 is used to play a voice message.

The network access device 20 includes a identity recognition module 210, a clock module 230, and Wireless network module 220. In an embodiment, when the employee signs in, the identity recognition module 210 reads the read message, and the read message may be an identity identification unique to each employee, such as an employee identification card, a fingerprint, an iris, and the like. When the identity recognition module 210 obtains the read message, it indicates that the employee has completed the check-in. When the sign-in is completed, the clock module 230 simultaneously acquires the time record. As shown in FIG. 3, the employee's check-in information SM includes the identification of the identity of the employee number and the time record of the credit card time. The wireless network module 220 sends out the check-in information SM according to the read message. The identity recognition module 210 can be implemented by a card sensing device, a fingerprint recognition device, an iris recognition device, an NFC sensing device, and the like.

The attendance host 10 includes a check-in database 110, a video database 120, an announcement information database 130, a reminder database 140, a personnel database 150, a network component 160, and a processor 170. The processor 170 is connected to the check-in database 110, the image database 120, the bulletin information database 130, the reminder database 140, the personnel database 150 and the network component 160, and provides the operations and control required by the attendance host 10.

The wireless communication unit 310 of the display type electronic device 30, the wireless network module 220 of the network access control device 20, and the network component 160 of the attendance host 10 can be connected to a regional network or/and the Internet, and can utilize wireless Communication technology transmits and receives messages. For example: infrared optical transmission (IrDA), home high frequency (Home RF), Bluetooth, UWB wireless transmission, Zigbee wireless transmission and other technologies, wireless local area network (WLAN), wireless metro network (WMAN), Wireless wide area network (WWAN) and the like are implemented, and are not limited to the above examples. Among them, the above various communication methods are suitable for the construction method of the actual site or to improve the stability of transmission, and do not exclude the use of wired communication.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a display type electronic device 30 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, the wireless communication unit 310 of the display type electronic device 30 is paired with the wireless network module 220 of the network type access control device 20, so that the network type access control device 20 and the display type electronic device 30 are in communication range. The communication link can be established automatically. After the communication link is established, the display type electronic device 39 can receive the sign-in information SM transmitted by the network type access control device 20. The photographing unit 320 retrieves the employee's check-in image SP through the photographing unit 320 disposed by the display-type electronic device 30 in response to the receipt of the sign-in information SM. The sign-in image SP is an image that the employee signs in to the present, and is transmitted to the attendance host 10 via the wireless communication unit 310 via the network-type access control device 20.

In some embodiments, the photographing unit 320 includes a lens, a photosensitive element (CCD, CMOS, etc.), a memory, and other components. The check-in image SP captured by the photographing unit 320 may be a single image or a movie.

Referring to FIG. 3, the display unit 330 of the display type electronic device 30 displays the check-in information SM and the check-in image SP. The sign-in information SM obtained by the network-type access control device 20 may generate an error, for example, the clock module 230 fails to obtain an error time record, or the identity recognition module 210 fails to obtain an error identity identification, but the employee does not have an instant. It is noted that the sign-in information SM is incorrect, which may lead to disputes about the sign-in information SM in the future. The present invention immediately displays the sign-in information SM and the sign-in image SP by using the display unit 330 of the display type electronic device 30 during the sign-in behavior, and provides the employee with confirmation that all the information is correct, and can avoid future disputes.

In another embodiment, the voice unit 340 of the display type electronic device 30 can play the voice message corresponding to the sign-in information SM actively or according to the instruction of the employee (for example, pressing the play button), and provide the visually impaired employee or the general employee with further confirmation information. Correctness. Voice message can be The complete reading of the contents of the sign-in information SM can also be a piece of music and sound corresponding to the employee number, which is sufficient for providing employees with sufficient recognition.

The attendance host 10 connects the network type access device 20 through the network component 160. In an embodiment, the attendance host 10 includes an independent check-in database 110 and an independent image database 120. The independent means that the information in the two databases is not related to each other, or that the two databases are stored separately. Inside the hardware device. The attendance host 10 stores the sign-in information SM in the sign-in database 110 when the sign-in information SM is received, and stores the received sign-in image SP in the image database 120. Therefore, if the data of one of the databases (such as the check-in information SM) is wrong, the corresponding data (such as the sign-in image) can still be accessed in another database to obtain the correct attendance.

In an embodiment, the sign-in information SM includes time recording and identity identification. The display-type electronic device 30 transmits the sign-in image SP and the corresponding time record to the attendance host 10, and the attendance host 10 stores the corresponding sign-in image SP and time record in the image data. Library 120. In other words, the checked-in image SP stored in the image database 120 is arranged according to the corresponding time record, or the time-recorded image SP and the time record corresponding to the signed-in image SP are simultaneously stored in the image database 120. The time record stored in the image database 120 may be the current time obtained by the clock module 230 of the network-type access control device 20 when the sign-in is completed. In other embodiments, the display-type electronic device 30 may also be The time recorded when the sign-in image SP is recorded, or even the time recorded by the attendance host 10 when depositing the sign-in image SP. The sign-in image is recorded in a manner corresponding to time. When a sign-in dispute occurs, the correct sign-in situation can be obtained by obtaining the image at the time of sign-in.

In some embodiments, the access control system 1 of the present invention can record the attendance image. Used to record visitors' visits. When the visitor signs in, the identity recognition module 210 reads the read message (such as the fingerprint of the visitor), and the wireless network module 220 sends the check-in information SM (such as the fingerprint and the visit time) according to the read message. In response to the receipt of the sign-in information SM, the photographing unit 320 captures the visitor's check-in image SP (for example, a visitor front photo) through the lens disposed by the display-type electronic device 30. The check-in image SP is transmitted to the attendance host 10 via the wireless communication unit 310 via the network-type access control device 20, and the record is stored.

2 is a block diagram showing an access control system for recording attendance images according to another embodiment of the present invention. The access control system 1 that can record the attendance image can be configured with a plurality of display type electronic devices 31 to 33, a plurality of network type access control devices 21 to 23, and a plurality of attendance hosts 11 to 12 according to requirements. This only shows part of the composition. This example illustrates the practical application of the access control system 1 that can record the attendance image. If the office area is too large and has multiple entrances and exits, each of the entrances and exits can be configured with a set of display type electronic devices 31 and a network type access control device 21. In this embodiment, the check-in database 110 and the image database 120 are respectively disposed on different attendance hosts 11 and the attendance host 12, and are disposed at different locations to further ensure the security of the database. The wireless communication units 311 to 313 of the plurality of display type electronic devices 31 to 33 respectively correspond to the wireless network modules 221 to 223 connected to the network type access control devices 21 to 23, and the wireless network modules 221 to 223 are connected to the attendance. The network element 161 of the host 11 and the network element 162 of the attendance host 12. Therefore, the network access control devices 21~23 can transmit the sign-in information SM to the attendance host 11 and store them in the check-in database 110; and the network-type access control devices 21~23 can transmit the sign-in image SP to the attendance host 12 and store the image data. Library 120. Therefore, when multiple employees perform sign-in activities at different entrances and exits, the check-in database 110 and the image database 120 can obtain a correct and complete check-in. Information SM.

4 is a schematic diagram of a handheld electronic device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The access control system 1 that can record the attendance image sends a push notification, a short message notification, or an email notification to the object corresponding to the identity identification according to the identity recognition in the read message. The personnel database 150 of the attendance host 10 can store employee contact information, such as a device token, a mobile phone number, an email address, and the like. Taking the sending of the short message as an example, the attendance host 10 can obtain the employee mobile phone number corresponding to the identity identification according to the identity identification in the sign-in information SM after obtaining the sign-in information SM, and send the short message to the employee mobile phone number of the sign-in information SM, and notify The content 401 may include a check-in date, a check-in time, an authentication information of the sign-in person (such as an employee number), and the like. This push notification, newsletter notification, or email notification can be retained by the employee upon confirmation. In some embodiments, the push notification, the short message notification, or the email notification may be sent immediately upon completion of the check-in, or the employee may complete the check-in and check-out before sending the check-in and check-out information together. Status record.

In an embodiment, the display type electronic device 30 can transmit a push notification, a short message notification, or an email notification according to the identity. In addition to obtaining the information of the visitor registration through the aforementioned personnel database 150, the visitor may also input the number or email address of the handheld electronic device via the display type electronic device 30 to obtain a notification of the newsletter or an email notification, the notification of the newsletter or the notification of the email. Can be used as a visit record (for example, proof that a business person can visit a customer).

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a display type electronic device 30 according to another embodiment of the present invention. The announcement information database 130 of the attendance host 10 includes a plurality of announcement items NM, and the respective announcement items have an announcement period, and the attendance host 10 records the transfer symbols according to the time in the check-in information SM. The announcement item NM in the announcement period is displayed on the display type electronic device 30, and the display type electronic device 30 displays the received announcement item NM. In an embodiment, the announcement item NM corresponds to holiday information. For example, in the case of the Lunar New Year, the display unit 330 displays the signing information SM and the sign-in image SP, and corresponds to the festival information indicating that the Chinese New Year is happy. In another embodiment, the announcement item NM also includes a corresponding sound message (such as music), so that the atmosphere of the employee's operation is more welcoming.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a display type electronic device 30 according to still another embodiment of the present invention. The reminder database 140 of the attendance host 10 includes a plurality of reminder items RM corresponding to the identity recognition. The attendance host 10 transmits the corresponding reminder item RM according to the identity identification in the sign-in information SM, and the display type electronic device 30 displays the received reminder item RM. In some embodiments, the attendance host 10 provides a corresponding network operation interface for the user (eg, the employee himself or the secretary) to input the corresponding reminder RM according to the identity. In other embodiments, the attendance host 10 provides a corresponding network operation interface for the user (eg, the employee himself or the secretary) to identify the corresponding reminder RM according to the identity of the visitor. When the visitor signs in, the display type electronic The device 20 can correspondingly display the words "Welcome to Visit", or "The meeting you are attending in the XX Building", or the words "The office of the XXX staff you visited on the XX floor XX room".

In one embodiment, the personnel database 150 of the attendance host 10 also records personnel identification features corresponding to each identity identification. The person identification feature may be a person image (face detection technology), a face recognition feature, a fingerprint identification record, an iris record, and the like. For example, when the attendance host 10 receives the sign-in image SP and the sign-in information SM, it can compare the identity identification (fingerprint, iris) and the person identification feature (fingerprint identification record, iris record) of the sign-in information SM, or The face recognition technology confirms whether the sign-in image SP matches the corresponding person image in the personnel database 150, and if not, sends a warning message, and if yes, sends an unlock message to the network-type access device 20, and the network-type access device 20 Then, in response to the unlock message, the access door corresponding to the entrance and exit is unlocked (for example, the door lock is opened). In some embodiments, the alert message can be transmitted to the display-type electronic device 30, causing the voice unit to play an alert message, causing the attention of the security guard at the entrance and exit, and taking appropriate protective actions in real time. In other embodiments, the alert message may also transmit a pre-set mobile phone number to alert the relevant personnel to take appropriate protective actions immediately.

In some embodiments, the identity identification of the visitor and the corresponding person image may be established in the personnel database 150 via the human-machine interface to confirm whether the signed-in image SP matches the corresponding person image in the personnel database 150, if Then send an unlock message, open the door, so that visitors can enter. In some embodiments, the identity identification of the visitor, the corresponding person image, and the identity identification of the corresponding reception employee may be established in the personnel database 150 in advance through the human-machine interface. When the visitor completes the check-in, the attendance host 10 may send an arrival notification. To the corresponding reception staff, inform the visitor that they have arrived.

In some embodiments, the photographing unit 320 captures the check-in image SP including the face recognition feature based on the face detection. Get the correct biometric feature points to achieve the correct alignment.

Although the technical content of the present invention has been disclosed in the above preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and any modifications and refinements made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention are encompassed by the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention is subject to the definition of the scope of the appended patent application.

1‧‧‧Access control system for recording attendance images

10‧‧‧Attendance Host

110‧‧‧Sign in database

120‧‧‧Image database

130‧‧‧ Announcement Information Database

140‧‧‧Reminder database

150‧‧‧Personnel Database

160‧‧‧Network components

170‧‧‧ processor

20‧‧‧Network access control device

210‧‧‧ Identity Identification Module

220‧‧‧Wireless Network Module

230‧‧‧clock module

30‧‧‧Display electronic devices

310‧‧‧Wireless communication unit

320‧‧‧Photographic unit

330‧‧‧Display unit

340‧‧‧Speech unit

350‧‧‧Processing unit

Claims (8)

An access control system capable of recording attendance images includes: a network access control device comprising a identity recognition module and a wireless network module, wherein the identity recognition module reads to obtain a read message, the wireless network The road module sends a check-in information according to the read message; a display type electronic device includes: a wireless communication unit, paired with the wireless network module of the network-type access control device to receive the check-in information, wherein the The sign-in information includes a time record and a identity identification; a photographing unit that retrieves a sign-in image in response to the receipt of the sign-in information, the sign-in image being transmitted through the wireless communication unit and transmitted via the network-type access control device, wherein the photographing The unit is configured to capture the sign-in image including a person identification feature; and a display unit to display the sign-in information and the sign-in image; wherein the display-type electronic device sends a push notification, a short message notification or a Email notification; and an attendance host, including a check-in database, an image database, and a personnel database, and connected to the network The access control device receives the check-in information, the attendance host further stores the check-in information in the check-in database, and stores the check-in image in the image database, and the personnel database records the plurality of person identification features corresponding to the identification of the identity, When the attendance host receives the sign-in image and the sign-in information, it confirms whether the sign-in image or the sign-in information matches the corresponding person identification feature in the personnel database, and if not, sends a warning message, and if yes, sends a warning message. Unlock the message. The access control system of the recordable attendance image according to claim 1, wherein the display type electronic device transmits the check-in image and the corresponding time record to the attendance host, the attendance host stores the corresponding check-in image and the time is recorded in The image database. The access control system of claim 2, wherein the display type electronic device obtains the number of a handheld electronic device or an email mailbox, and sends the email according to the number of the handheld electronic device or the email mailbox. Push notification, the newsletter notification, or the email notification. The access control system of the recordable attendance image described in claim 2, wherein the attendance host further comprises: an announcement information database, including a plurality of announcement items, each of the announcement items having an announcement period; wherein the attendance host is based on the check-in The time record in the information is transmitted to the display type electronic device in accordance with the announcement item during the announcement period, and the display type electronic device also displays the received announcement item. The access control system for recording attendance images as claimed in claim 4, wherein the plurality of announcement items correspond to a holiday information. The access control system of the recordable attendance image of claim 2, wherein the attendance host further comprises: a reminder database, including a plurality of reminders corresponding to the identity identification; wherein the attendance host is based on the check-in information The identification device transmits the corresponding reminder item, and the display type electronic device also displays the received reminder item. The access control system for recording attendance images according to claim 1, wherein the photographing unit captures the check-in image including a facial recognition feature based on the face detection. The access control system of the recordable attendance image of claim 1, wherein the display type electronic device further comprises: a voice unit for playing a voice message corresponding to the sign-in information.