WO2021084759A1

WO2021084759A1 - Crime prevention camera device

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Publication number: WO2021084759A1
Application number: PCT/JP2019/043159
Authority: WO
Inventors: 剛二口; 和隆岩崎
Original assignee: ジャパンエレベーターサービスホールディングス株式会社
Priority date: 2019-11-01
Filing date: 2019-11-01
Publication date: 2021-05-06
Also published as: JPWO2021084759A1

Abstract

This crime prevention camera device installed later on in an elevevator cage (701) and capturing an image inside the cage (701) is provided with: an image capturing unit (1001) for capturing the image inside the cage (701); a power supplying unit (1003) for receiving power via a power supply plug (501) (arrows A and B) and supplying the received power to this device (arrow C), said power supply plug (501) supplying the power used for driving this device (crime prevention camera (100)) including the image capturing unit (1001); an electricity storage unit (1004) for storing electricity by being supplied with power by the power supplying unit (1003) (arrow D); a power monitoring unit (1005) for monitoring the state of the power received by the power supplying unit (1003); and a power supply control unit (1006) for switching the supply of power from the power supplying unit (1003) to this device (arrow C) to the supply from the electricity storage unit (1004) (arrow E) in accordance with the status of power monitoring by the power monitoring unit (1005). Accordingly, the crime prevention camera device can ensure the stable operation of a crime prevention camera function.

Description

Security camera device

The present invention relates to a security camera device that photographs the inside of an elevator basket.

There are many elevators equipped with security camera devices that take pictures of the inside of the elevator for the purpose of crime prevention inside the elevator basket.

As related technologies, specifically, conventionally, for example, a first process of displaying an image on an elevator occupant on a computer (information processing device) installed in an elevator basket, and a first process. By executing the second process of photographing the occupant viewing the image displayed by the elevator and the third process of storing the information photographed by the second process, the information is given to the occupant of the elevator. There was a technology related to a crime prevention support program that contributed to crime prevention in the elevator by deterring criminal acts that might occur in the elevator. Further, an information processing device having a display screen for displaying an image, an image pickup unit for photographing the inside of the basket on the same surface as the display screen, and a support member for supporting the information processing device are provided in the elevator basket. There was a technique related to a display device installed on a wall surface and displaying an image to an elevator occupant (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-151443

However, security camera devices are often installed in newly installed elevators, and elevators equipped with security camera devices at the time of installation tend to be generally limited to expensive elevators. In order to retrofit an elevator that is not equipped with a security camera device at the time of installation, a large-scale construction work is required, and the period during which the elevator cannot be used due to the construction work becomes longer, which is convenient for elevator users. There is a problem that is reduced.

On the other hand, it is not preferable to postpone the installation of the security camera device from the viewpoint of cost because the safety of the occupants is insufficient, and even if a crime or trouble occurs in the elevator basket, it is identified and verified. There is a problem in terms of crime prevention.

Further, the display device according to the invention of Patent Document 1 discloses that the information processing device has an image pickup unit for photographing the inside of the basket, and the image pickup unit also functions as a security camera. The information processing device cannot manage the power supply supplied to the imaging unit. In general, there may be situations where normally supplied power is cut off or unstable (spontaneously or artificially), such as in the event of a disaster or crime. In that situation, it is useful to record the image taken by the security camera in the basket and output it to the outside such as the management center. As described above, although it is an important issue to secure a power source and continue shooting in the security camera, the display device according to the invention of Patent Document 1 has not solved it at all. In the first place, it is unclear how the information processing device constituting the display device according to the invention of Patent Document 1 secures a power source, and since it is a retrofit device, it does not have a sufficient function as a security camera. , There is a problem that the device cannot achieve crime prevention in the elevator.

In this invention, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems caused by the prior art, stable shooting operation is ensured by more reliably securing the power supply necessary for shooting the inside of the elevator car, and from the shot information. , You can always grasp the situation in the elevator basket. By doing so, it is an object of the present invention to provide a security camera device that can contribute to ensuring the safety of occupants.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, the security camera device according to the present invention is a security camera device that is retrofitted into the basket of an elevator and photographs the inside of the basket, and photographs the inside of the basket. A power supply unit that receives power through a unit, a power supply plug that supplies power to drive the own device including the photographing unit, and supplies the received power to the own device, and the own device. A power storage unit that stores power by being supplied with power by the power supply unit, a power supply monitoring unit that monitors the state of the power supply received by the power supply unit, and a power supply monitoring unit that monitors the power supply by the power supply monitoring unit. It is characterized by including a power supply control unit that switches the supply of power from the power supply unit to the own device to the supply from the power storage unit according to the situation.

Further, in the security camera device according to the present invention, in the above invention, when the power supply control unit detects that the power supply monitoring unit has stopped receiving power from the power supply unit, the power supply unit The power supply to the own device is switched to the supply from the power storage unit.

Further, in the security camera device according to the present invention, in the above invention, the power supply monitoring unit monitors the insertion / removal state of the power supply plug to the power connector into which the power supply plug can be inserted / removed, and supplies the power. When the control unit detects that the power supply plug has been pulled out from the power supply connector as a result of monitoring by the power supply monitoring unit, the control unit supplies power to the own device from the power supply unit. It is characterized by switching to the supply from the power storage unit.

Further, the security camera device according to the present invention is described in the above invention when the power supply control unit detects that the power supply plug has been inserted into the power supply connector by the power supply monitoring unit. It is characterized in that the supply of power from the power storage unit to the own device is switched to the supply from the power supply unit.

Further, in the security camera device according to the present invention, in the above invention, the self-device has a substantially flat plate shape, and one surface of the flat plate (hereinafter referred to as “back surface”) is installed toward the inner wall surface side of the basket. The imaging unit is provided on a surface opposite to the back surface (hereinafter referred to as "front surface").

Further, the security camera device according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the security camera device includes a display unit provided on the front surface and having a display screen for displaying an advertisement to an occupant of the basket in the basket. To do.

Further, the security camera device according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the power supply control unit stops supplying power to the display unit according to the state of the amount of electricity stored in the power storage unit. To do.

Further, the security camera device according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the display unit changes the brightness of the display screen according to the state of the amount of electricity stored in the power storage unit.

Further, in the above invention, the security camera device according to the present invention outputs notification information when the supply of power from the power supply unit to the own device is switched to the supply from the power storage unit. It is characterized by having a reporting unit.

According to the security camera device according to the present invention, by securing the power supply necessary for photographing the inside of the elevator basket more reliably, the situation inside the elevator basket can always be grasped, thereby ensuring the safety of the occupants. It is possible to easily and quickly install the elevator in the basket without deteriorating the convenience of the user of the elevator that provides the security camera device that can contribute to the safety of the occupants. Play.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory view (No. 1) showing an external configuration of a security camera device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an explanatory view (No. 2) showing an external configuration of the security camera device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an explanatory view (No. 3) showing an external configuration of the security camera device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view (No. 4) showing an external configuration of the security camera device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram (No. 1) showing a connection state between the AC power connector and the power supply plug. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram (No. 2) showing a connection state between the AC power connector and the power supply plug. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an installation example of the security camera device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing an example of the appearance of the security camera device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the security camera device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the security camera device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a power supply plug is inserted and removed from the AC power connector. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure of the security camera device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of another processing procedure of the security camera device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

A preferred embodiment of the security camera device according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Appearance configuration of security camera device)
First, the appearance configuration of the security camera device according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. 1 to 4 are explanatory views showing an external configuration of a security camera device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 shows a front view of the security camera device according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 shows a rear view. FIG. 3 shows a perspective view from the front side of the security camera device according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 shows a perspective view from the back side.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the security camera device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention has a flat plate shape. Specifically, the security camera device 100 includes a housing 101 having a flat rectangular parallelepiped shape, and the housing 101 forms a flat plate shape. The security camera device 100 is installed with one surface (hereinafter referred to as “rear surface”) 101a of the flat plate-shaped housing 101 facing the inner wall surface side of the elevator cage (see FIG. 7). In this way, the security camera device 100 can be retrofitted into the basket.

In the housing 101 of the security camera device 100, a display screen 102 is provided on the surface opposite to the back surface 101a (hereinafter referred to as "front surface 101b"). The display screen 102 can be realized by, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL (Electro-luminescence) display, a 7-segment display, or the like.

Further, the front lens 103 (103a, 103b) is provided on the front 101b. The front lens 103a is provided so as to be located vertically below the display screen 102 in the housing 101 when it is installed in the basket. Further, as shown in FIGS. 1, 3, and 6, the front lens 103b is directed toward the display screen 102 on either the left or right side of the display screen 102 in the housing 101 (in FIGS. 1, 3, and 6). It may be provided so as to be located outside the end of the right). The front lens 103 may be provided with only one of 103a and 103b, or both 103a and 103b may be provided. Further, the number of front lenses 103 is not limited to one or two, and may be three or more. The front lens 103, together with the front image sensor, constitutes a front camera (see reference numeral 903 in FIG. 9), which is a photographing means according to the present invention.

The front camera may include one or more lenses between the front lens 103 and the image sensor, a movable mechanism for moving at least one of the plurality of lenses along the optical axis direction, and the like. .. Specifically, the front camera is realized by an AF unit that focuses by a passive method such as contrast AF (AutoFocus) or phase difference AF.

Further, the front lens 103b is configured to face downward by a predetermined angle with respect to the front plane. As a result, even when the flat plate-shaped housing 101 is attached to the wall surface and the display screen 102 is parallel to the wall surface, the lower region in the basket can be reliably photographed.

Of the components of the front camera, at least the front lens 103 is located vertically below the display screen 102 in the housing 101, or either the left or right end of the display screen 102 in the housing 101. Depending on the shape of the housing 101 and the arrangement of the parts inside the housing 101, the components other than the front lens 103 are not necessarily located below the display screen 102 in the vertical direction. You may.

Further, a speaker 104 and a status display LED (Light Emitting Diode) 105 are provided on the front 101b. The speaker 104 vibrates the diaphragm with an electric signal which is an audio signal to generate sound. The speakers 104 are provided on the left and right sides of the display screen 102 (left and right sides when installed in the basket). The speaker 104 may be an output terminal that outputs an audio signal, or an external speaker may be connected to the output terminal to generate sound. The number of external speakers to be connected may be one or two or more. The installation position of the speaker 104 is not limited to the left and right sides of the display screen.

The status display LED 105 indicates the operating state of the security camera device 100. Specifically, the status display LED 105 indicates, for example, a power ON / OFF state, a link-up state, the presence / absence of data transmission / reception, the presence / absence of an error, a warning calling attention, and the like. The status display LED 105 is composed of a plurality of LED lamps 105a. Each of the plurality of LED lamps 105a may emit light in a different color, or each of the plurality of LED lamps 105a may appropriately switch a plurality of colors to emit light. The status display LED 105 indicates the operating state of the security camera device 100 depending on whether or not each LED lamp 105a is lit and the emission color.

A power button 201 and an operation button 202 are provided on the back surface 101a. Each time the power button 201 is operated, the power of the security camera device 100 is switched ON / OFF. The operation button 202 is composed of a plurality of buttons 202a to 202f.

Specifically, the

buttons

202a and 202b accept, for example, an operation for adjusting the volume of the sound output from the speaker 104. The

buttons

202c and 202d accept, for example, an operation of selecting a desired operation menu from a plurality of operation menus displayed on the setting screen displayed on the display screen 102 when the security camera device 100 is activated. Button 202e accepts the decision of the selected operation menu.

The button 202e may be operated during the activation of the security camera device 100 to accept an operation of switching the display contents on the display screen 102. Specifically, by operating the button 202e while the security camera device 100 is activated, the display content such as an advertisement can be switched to the setting screen.

The button 202f is operated while the security camera device 100 is activated to accept the start of shooting. Whether to shoot with the front camera or the rear camera can be selected by operating the buttons 202a to 202e.

At least one of the power button 201 and the operation button 202 may be provided on the back surface 101a. Specifically, for example, the power button 201 may be provided on the back surface 101a, and the operation button 202 may be provided on the side surface (the surface other than the back surface 101a and the front surface 101b) or the front surface 101b of the housing 101. Further, the operation button 202 may be realized by stacking a touch panel on the display screen 102 and using soft keys reproduced by software by the touch panel and the image displayed on the display screen 102.

Further, the rear surface 101a is provided with a rear lid 203, a rear lens 204, a power switch 205 for a port, an external antenna mounting hole 206, a plurality of screw holes 207, an AC power connector 208, and an AC power cable fixing member 209. ing. The back lid 203 is detachably attached to the housing 101. The back lid 203 is fixed to the housing 101 using screws or the like.

As the screw for fixing the back lid 203 to the housing 101, it is preferable to use a special screw that cannot be operated with a general-purpose tool. Further, it is preferable that the back cover 203 is provided at a plurality of locations including at least two locations on both sides. The back cover 203 covers the ports and slots provided on the back 101a (both not shown) when attached to the housing 101.

The port is responsible for inputting / outputting data to / from the outside of the security camera device 100, and can be specifically realized by, for example, a USB Type-A port. A plurality of ports may be provided. When providing multiple ports, for example, one is used as an interface with an external device such as a remote monitoring device for an elevator, and the other is a USB memory that records (records) the image in the basket taken by the security camera function. It can be used as an interface with the storage device of. As a result, it is possible to record (record) the image in the basket while operating in cooperation with the external device. The slot accepts the insertion of an expansion board, a memory card, or the like, and can be specifically realized by, for example, a SIM card slot or a MicroSD card slot.

The back lid 203 is provided with a slit 203a. Thereby, while protecting the port and the connection between the port and the terminal, the cable (see reference numeral 502 in FIGS. 5 and 6) connecting the security camera device 100 and the external device via the port is externally connected from the slit 203a. Can be pulled out to. As a result, the degree of freedom of connection with the external device can be ensured.

The rear lens 204, together with the rear image sensor, constitutes a rear camera (see reference numeral 905 in FIG. 9). The rear camera is used to read the property code (not shown) attached to the elevator to be installed when the security camera device 100 is installed. The property code can be realized by, for example, a two-dimensional code attached to the inner wall surface of the elevator car. The two-dimensional code may be read by the rear camera only when the security camera device 100 is installed, or may be read periodically after the installation or when predetermined conditions are met.

Confirm that the security camera device 100 is installed in the proper position by reading the two-dimensional code with the rear camera when regular or predetermined conditions are met after the security camera device 100 is installed. It is possible to prevent the security camera device 100 from being taken out illegally.

The port power switch 205 switches the port power ON / OFF by being operated. As a result, power saving can be achieved by turning off the power when the port is not used. When the security camera device 100 includes a plurality of ports, a port power switch 205 may be provided for each port. As a result, the power can be switched on / off for each port, and further power saving can be achieved.

The external antenna mounting hole 206 is used for mounting an external antenna that is separate from the security camera device 100. Specifically, the external antenna mounting hole 206 can be realized by, for example, an F-type connector. The F-type connector is connected to a receiving circuit (not shown) inside the housing 101.

A screw for fixing the security camera device 100 to the inner wall surface of the basket is screwed into the screw hole 207. The security camera device 100 may be directly fixed to the inner wall surface of the basket by a screw, or may be fixed to the inner wall surface of the basket via a stay fixed to the inner wall surface of the basket. Good.

The AC power connector 208 has a power supply plug (see reference numeral 501 in FIGS. 5 and 6) that can be inserted and removed, and receives power supply by inserting the power supply plug connected to the power supply. The AC power connector 208 accepts the insertion of a power supply plug included in a device called an AC (Alternating Current) adapter or the like, which is provided with a device that extracts a predetermined DC power from an alternating current input from an AC power supply (commercial power supply). The AC power connector 208 realizes the power connector according to the present invention.

In the AC adapter, the power supply plug is connected to the AC power supply and is connected to the main body composed of a transformer circuit, a rectifying circuit, a regulated power supply circuit, etc. that extract a predetermined DC power from the AC power supply. By receiving power via the AC adapter, the security camera device 100 itself, which operates using a semiconductor element, can operate even if it is not equipped with a circuit that converts alternating current into direct current. As a result, the weight and cost of the security camera device 100 can be reduced. The security camera device 100 itself may include a circuit that converts alternating current into direct current. The AC adapter is not limited to the one that is normally connected to the AC power supply, and may include an outlet plug that receives power by being inserted into an outlet.

The AC power cable fixing member 209 is used to fix the position of the cable continuous with the power supply plug inserted (connected) to the AC power connector 208. Specifically, the AC power cable fixing member 209 has an arc shape in which both ends in the length direction are in contact with the back surface 101a, and a hole is formed by the arcuate inner peripheral surface and the back surface 101a.

At least one end of the AC power cable fixing member 209 in the length direction is fixed to the back surface 101a. The other end of the AC power cable fixing member 209 in the length direction may not be fixed to the back surface 101a or may be separated from the back surface 101a. The method of fixing the cable using the AC power cable fixing member 209 will be described later (see FIGS. 5 and 6).

Further, when the security camera device 100 is installed in the basket, another port (not shown) is provided at the lower part of the housing 101. Another port is responsible for inputting and outputting data to and from the outside of the security camera device 100, and specifically, for example, like the above port, it can be realized by a USB Type-A port. Another port is used, for example, when exporting the image data (recorded data of the security camera) taken by the security camera device 100 to the external device. By providing another port at the bottom of the housing 101, the image data can be exported to the external device without removing the security camera device 100 from the inner wall surface of the basket or the back cover 203 from the housing 101. Can be done.

The housing 101 may be provided with a cover 210 that covers another port. The cover 210 may be fixed to the housing 101 using screws or the like. As the screw for fixing the cover 210, it is preferable to use a special screw as well as the screw for fixing the back cover 203 described above. As a result, it is possible to prevent the image data from being illegally exported even when the port is provided in the lower part of the housing 101 in order to ensure good operability.

(Connected state of AC power connector 208 and power supply plug)
Next, the connection state between the AC power connector 208 and the power supply plug will be described. 5 and 6 are explanatory views showing a connection state between the AC power connector 208 and the power supply plug. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the security camera device 100 can be powered and operated by inserting (connecting) a power supply plug 501 connected to the AC power supply into the AC power supply connector 208. ..

For the cable 502 connected to the power supply plug 501, for example, after inserting (connecting) the power supply plug 501 into the AC power connector 208, consideration is given to preventing disconnection of the cable 502 and preventing interference with surrounding members. Route it to any position. Then, after confirming that the routed cable 502 does not break and that the cable 502 does not interfere with surrounding members, the cable 502 is fixed to the AC power cable fixing member 209 using a binding band or the like. To do.

As a result, the positional relationship between the AC power connector 208 and the power supply plug 501 is fixed to some extent, the free movement of the power supply plug 501 with respect to the AC power connector 208 is suppressed, and the elevator basket moves up and down. It is possible to prevent the power supply from being inadvertently stopped due to vibration or the like. Further, by fixing the position of the cable 502, it is possible to prevent mischief such as the cable 502 hanging down and spoiling the aesthetic appearance, or pulling the cable 502 to stop the power supply.

(Installation example of security camera device 100)
Next, an installation example of the security camera device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an installation example of the security camera device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 shows the inside of the elevator basket.

As shown in FIG. 7, the elevator car 701 is provided with a space for the occupant to ride inside, opens and closes the space and the outside, and is provided with a door 702 at the entrance / exit portion where the occupant enters and exits the basket 701. There is. On the inner wall surface of the basket 701, an operation panel 703 operated by an occupant on the basket 701 is provided. The operation panel 703 includes, for example, a group of operation buttons including a destination floor button, a door open / close button, an emergency button, and a display for displaying the floor on which the basket 701 is located. The operation panel 703 is an inner surface of the basket 701 and is provided on the same surface as the door 702.

In FIG. 7, the security camera device 100 is the same wall surface as the wall surface on which the door 702 and the operation panel 703 are provided, and is installed near the ceiling above the operation panel 703. This assumes that the occupants in the basket 701 generally stand facing the wall surface on the door 702 side.

That is, usually, after entering the basket 701, the occupant often stands facing the wall surface on the door 702 side, and by providing the security camera device 100 at such a position, the occupant in the basket 701 can display the display. The advertisement displayed on the screen 102 can be easily seen. As a result, a high advertising effect can be exhibited through the security camera device 100.

The security camera device 100 captures the facial expressions of the occupants with, for example, a front camera. By installing the security camera device 100 near the ceiling, the facial expressions of the occupants can be easily photographed by the front camera. In addition, the front camera can capture the facial expressions of the occupants when getting out of the basket 701.

Further, by installing the security camera device 100 near the ceiling, the occupant cannot easily touch the security camera device 100 even if he / she reaches out in a normal state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occupant from inadvertently touching, illegally operating, or destroying the security camera device 100.

Although not shown, the security camera device 100 may be provided on the wall surface (the wall surface on the back side of the basket 701) facing the wall surface on which the door 702 and the operation panel 703 are provided. By providing it on the wall surface on the back side of the basket 701, the occupant can see the security camera device 100 (display screen 102) when entering the basket 701.

Further, by providing the security camera device 100 on the wall surface on which the door 702 and the operation panel 703 are provided and the wall surface facing the wall surface (the wall surface on the back side of the basket 701), the occupant can be inside the basket 701. The security camera device 100 (display screen 102) can be seen when entering and exiting the basket 701.

Further, the security camera device 100 may be provided on the side wall surface instead of the upper side of the same wall surface as the wall surface on which the door 702 and the operation panel 703 are provided. In this case, it is preferable that the security camera device 100 is provided at an upper position close to the ceiling on the side wall surface of the basket 701. Further, the security camera device 100 may be installed at a corner position in the corner of the basket 701. As described above, the security camera device 100 may be installed at any position above the upper end of the door 702 in the basket 701.

The security camera device 100 can be retrofitted after the elevator is installed. The security camera device 100 includes the size of the basket 701 (capacity), the height of the ceiling of the basket 701, the shape of the basket 701 (the floor is square or rectangular, etc.), the type of elevator (see-through type, with or without a mirror on the wall surface). ), The type of outer door (with or without windows), etc. can be taken into consideration when installing in the optimum position. Further, the security camera device 100 may be capable of freely changing its installation position after the security camera device 100 is installed.

The security camera device 100 can be installed, for example, by screwing it to the wall surface. By screwing the security camera device 100 to the wall surface, it is possible to reliably prevent the device from falling. The screwing may be applied not only to the wall surface but also to the ceiling of the basket 701 via a stay or the like. The security camera device 100 may be installed by a method other than screwing (for example, using a magnet or the like).

The basket 701 is provided with a plug socket 704 that accepts the insertion of the outlet plug included in the AC adapter. The plug socket 704 constitutes a wiring plug connector together with the outlet plug by inserting the outlet plug provided in the AC adapter. Specifically, for example, an A type plug socket widely used in Japan can be used.

The plug socket 704 is not limited to the A type. Specifically, for example, a B3 type or C type plug socket widely used in India or Indonesia may be used, or a BF type plug socket widely used in Hong Kong or the like may be used.

Alternatively, an SE type plug socket widely used in South Korea or the like may be used, or an O type plug socket widely used in Taiwan or the like may be used. In countries and regions where multiple types of plug sockets are widespread, such as China, elevators are installed from various types such as A type, B type, C type, B3 type, BF type, SE type, and O type. It is preferable to use any type of plug socket according to the area where it is used.

The plug socket 704 is electrically connected to the electric circuit of the board housed in the box on the basket. As a result, power can be supplied to the security camera device 100 via the plug socket 704 and the AC adapter. The plug socket 704 is not limited to the one directly connected to the terminal of the electric circuit of the board housed in the box on the basket, and may be connected to the power line connected to the terminal. When connecting the plug socket 704 to such a power line, a branching connector can be provided on the power line, and the plug socket 704 can be connected to the connector.

In the conventional technique described in Patent Document 1 described above, in order to display an image in an information processing device for a long period of time, constant power supply to the information processing device is indispensable. When connecting the power supply cable 502, it is necessary to make a hole in the basket 701 for passing the power supply cable 502, which causes a problem that the work is complicated and takes time.

Further, when a hole for passing the power supply cable 502 is made in the basket 701, when the security camera device 100 installed in the basket 701 is removed after the elevator is installed, the basket 701 is used to pass the cable 502. In order to avoid problems such as spoiling the aesthetic appearance due to the exposed holes, it is necessary to carry out repair work to close the holes. For this reason, there is a problem that the work is complicated and takes a long time, the time when the elevator cannot be used becomes long, and the convenience of the user is inferior.

On the other hand, in the elevator shown in FIG. 7, since the basket 701 is provided with the plug socket 704, the security camera device 100 does not have to make a separate hole for inserting the power supply cable 502 into the basket 701. Can be powered. As a result, the security camera device 100 can be easily and quickly installed without imposing a burden on the operator, and can be always operated without being stopped due to insufficient power. Further, even when an advertisement or the like is displayed on the display screen, it can be operated stably without being stopped due to insufficient power. In addition, the work time required for installing the security camera device 100 can be shortened, and the burden on elevator users and workers can be reduced.

Further, since the basket 701 is provided with the plug socket 704, it is not necessary to backfill the through hole for inserting the power supply cable 502 into the basket 701, and the burden on the operator for the removal work is reduced. be able to. Further, it is possible to secure the aesthetic appearance in the basket 701 after the security camera device 100 is removed.

When the plug socket 704 is exposed in the basket 701, it is preferable that the plug socket 704 is arranged at a high position in the basket 701 as shown in FIG. 7. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the plug socket 704 is preferably provided on the side surface or the ceiling surface of the basket 701. By arranging the plug socket 704 exposed in the basket 701 at a high position in the basket 701 in this way, it is possible to prevent water droplets flying from the umbrella or clothes from adhering in rainy weather, and it is possible to prevent electric power theft or children. It can make mischief less likely.

One plug socket 704 may be provided in one basket 701, or a plurality of plug sockets 704 may be provided in one basket 701. When a plurality of plug sockets 704 are provided in one basket 701, the plurality of plug sockets 704 may be arranged side by side or dispersed in a plurality of places. The plug socket 704 may be arranged, for example, so that the plug socket 704 is located on the same surface as the inner wall surface (ceiling surface) of the basket 701.

Further, the basket 701 may be provided with a plug seat, which is not shown, instead of the plug socket 704. The plug seat has a function of supplying power supplied from an electric circuit housed in a box on a basket (not shown) to the security camera device 100 connected to the plug seat. Specifically, for example, by using a resectorable provided with wiring for supplying power, it is possible to supply power to an electric device connected to the plug seat. The resectorable may include wiring for signal transmission in addition to wiring for power supply.

The resectorable that realizes the plug seat is preferably realized by a hot plug that can be inserted and removed during the operation of the security camera device 100 connected to the resectorable. The resectorable that realizes the plug seat may further supply power to the security camera device 100 via a control circuit (not shown).

Further, the plug seat may be realized by, for example, a USB connector. The USB connector as a resectorable that realizes the plug seat can be realized by resectorable of various known USB connectors such as a USB Type-A connector, a Micro USB connector, a Micro USB Type-B connector, and a USB Type-C connector. Can be done.

Further, the resectorable that realizes the plug seat is not limited to the USB interface connector (resectorable), for example, an IEEE 1394 connector, a PS / 2 connector, a D-Sub connector, a DIN connector, a coaxial connector, and various other known connectors. It may be realized by the connector for communication of.

One resectorable that realizes the plug seat may be provided in one basket 701, or a plurality of resectors may be provided in one basket 701. When a resectorable that realizes a plurality of plug seats is provided in one basket 701, the number of types of communication I / F connectors may be one type or a plurality of types.

The resectorable that realizes the plug seat can be arranged, for example, so that the end of the resectorable is located on the same surface as the inner wall surface of the basket 701. Further, the resectorable that realizes the plug seat may, for example, have the end portion of the resectorable protruding from the inner wall surface of the basket 701 to the inside of the basket 701, and is arranged at a position recessed from the inner wall surface of the basket 701. May be good.

(Appearance of security camera device 100)
Next, the appearance of the security camera device 100 will be described. FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing an example of the appearance of the security camera device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 8, the display screen 102 of the security camera device 100 forms a long rectangle in the lateral direction and is surrounded by the housing 101.

The display screen 102 may be displayed from a plurality of areas (four in this embodiment) such as a security camera image display area 801, a management information display area 802, various information display areas 803, and an advertisement display area (advertisement area) 804. It may be configured. In this way, by dividing the display into four areas and displaying the information, various information can be efficiently transmitted to the occupants.

A security camera image display area 801, a management information display area 802, and various information display areas 803 are provided in an inverted "L" shape from the upper side to the right side so as to surround the rectangular advertisement display area 804 on the lower left side of the display screen 102. Has been done. The security camera image display area 801 is provided on the left side, and subsequently, the management information display area 802 is provided horizontally. In the security camera image display area 801, the image taken by the front camera may be displayed in real time.

Also, in this management information display area 802, if the message is long, the message is displayed so as to flow from the right side to the left side. The management information display area 802 is provided on the upper side of the display screen 102 so that the upper side of the display screen 102 is easily visible to the occupant, and therefore relatively important management information can be reliably transmitted to the occupant.

In addition, various information display areas 803 are provided vertically on the right side surface to display various information to be notified to elevator occupants, such as weather forecasts, traffic information, and news as shown in FIG. In the various information display areas 803, when displaying a large amount of information, it may be displayed so as to flow from the lower side to the upper side. Specifically, for example, when displaying the weather forecast for each region, the information for the new region may be displayed sequentially from the bottom, and the information for the old region may be moved upward and then deleted. On the contrary, it may be displayed so as to flow from the upper side to the lower side. Further, it may be displayed so as to flow to either the left or right. As described above, in the various information display areas 803, the display form can be changed depending on the content of the information to be displayed.

There may not be a clear boundary between the management information display area 802 and the various information display areas 803. Thereby, the management information display area 802 can be lengthened to the right side, and various information display areas 803 can be lengthened to the upper side according to the display situation. Further, depending on the information to be displayed, the management information display area 802 and various information display areas 803 can be used as a series.

By laying out the display screen 102 in this way, it is possible to display the advertisement information and at the same time convey other information to the occupant. The display screen 102 usually has a layout as shown in FIG. 8, but this layout may be changed depending on the situation. For example, in the event of an emergency such as an elevator failure, the advertising area may be erased to display the required information. Further, as an advertisement display effect, the entire surface of the display screen 102 may be used as an advertisement display.

(Hardware configuration of security camera device 100)
Next, the hardware configuration of the security camera device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the security camera device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 9, the security camera device 100 includes a CPU 901, a memory 902, a front camera 903, a rear camera 904, a communication interface (I / F) 905, a display screen (display) 102, and a speaker 104. A microphone 906, a vibration sensor 907, an illuminance sensor 908, a power supply control unit 909, a power supply button 201, and an operation button 202 are provided. Each

component

102, 104, 201, 202, 901 to 909 is connected by a bus 900.

The CPU 901 controls the entire device of the security camera device 100 by executing the program stored in the memory 902. The memory 902 can store various information including a program executed by the CPU 901. Further, the memory 902 may store advertisement information displayed on the display screen 102, image data captured by the front camera 903 and the rear camera 904, information regarding the date and time of capture, and the like. The memory 902 may be an IC memory, an SSD (Solid State Drive), or the like, in addition to the hard disk memory.

Further, the memory 902 may be a memory card that can be attached to and detached from the security camera device 100 via a card slot provided in the security camera device 100. The function of the memory card can be realized by an IC card such as an SD (Secure Digital) memory card. The memory card may realize its function by an external hard disk, a USB memory, an SSD, or the like.

The front camera 903 includes a front image sensor, and acquires image information (photographed data) by converting the light received by the front image sensor through the front lens 103 into an electric signal. The front camera 903 may capture a still image or may capture a moving image. The moving image includes a continuous reproduction of still images taken at predetermined time intervals. The image information may be compressed by a standard of a predetermined video / audio data compression method (for example, MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) or the like).

The rear camera 904 includes a rear image sensor, and acquires image information (photographed data) by converting the light received by the rear image sensor through the rear lens 204 into an electric signal. The rear camera 904 captures, for example, a still image. Similar to the front camera 903, the image information may be compressed by a standard of a predetermined video / audio data compression method (for example, MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) or the like).

The communication I / F905 is an interface for connecting the security camera device 100 and a network N such as the Internet through a communication line, controls the interface between the network N and the inside of the security camera device 100, and inputs data from an external device. And control the output of data to external devices.

The CPU 901 may control the communication I / F 905 to acquire advertisement information from an advertisement distribution server or an advertiser's information terminal device (not shown) via the network N. Further, the CPU 901 may control the communication I / F905 to receive advertisement information from an information terminal device such as a smartphone carried by an elevator occupant.

Communication I / F905 is, for example, a wireless interface using Wi-Fi (registered trademark). Further, the communication I / F905 may be a wireless communication interface such as a mobile phone line (for example, LTE (Long Term Evolution)) or PHS (Personal Handy-phone System), or may be a wired communication such as a modem or a LAN adapter. A communication interface can be adopted. Further, the elevator may be connected to a network provided for remote monitoring or the like, and information may be transmitted / received via the network. Further, the communication I / F905 may be realized by, for example, a USB interface.

The display screen 102 is driven and controlled by the CPU 901 to display an advertisement or the like. The display screen 102 may display elevator management information such as a maintenance schedule. The management information is appropriately transmitted to the security camera device 100 by, for example, the administrator of the security camera device 100. The advertisement information and the management information may include information indicating a period (display start date and time, display end date and time, etc.) to be displayed on the display screen 102.

The speaker 104 vibrates the diaphragm with an electric signal which is an audio signal to generate sound. Further, the speaker 104 may be an output terminal that outputs an audio signal, and an external speaker 104 may be connected to the output terminal to generate sound.

The microphone 906 collects the sound in the basket 701. The vibration sensor 907 detects the vibration of the basket 701. The vibration sensor 907 can be realized by, for example, an acceleration sensor or the like. The illuminance sensor 908 detects the illuminance (brightness) in the basket 701. The illuminance sensor 908 can be realized by using, for example, a phototransistor or a photodiode.

The power supply control unit 909 can be realized by, for example, a voltage adjusting unit (power supply IC or the like) that adjusts the voltage of the AC power supply supplied via the cable 502. Alternatively, the power control unit may be, for example, a transformer circuit, a rectifying circuit, or a stabilized power supply that extracts predetermined DC power from an outlet plug, a cable connected to the outlet plug, and an AC power supply supplied via the outlet plug. It may be configured by a circuit or the like.

Further, the security camera device 100 may further include a battery (storage battery) such as a lithium battery. That is, the power supply control unit 909 may include a storage battery, or the power supply control unit 909 may include a connection terminal for connecting the storage battery. As a result, the storage battery can be easily replaced. As described above, the power control unit 909 has the AC power connector 208, and supplies the power supplied to the AC power connector 208 to each part of the security camera device 100.

Each time the power button 201 or the operation button 202 receives an operation, the power button 201 or the operation button 202 outputs a signal corresponding to the received button to the CPU 901. The CPU 901 drives and controls each unit based on the signals output from the power button 201 and the operation button 202 to switch the power ON / OFF, adjust the volume of the sound output from the speaker 104, and display the display screen. The display content in 102 is switched.

In addition, although not shown, the security camera device 100 may include a memory card I / F, an input / output device, a GPS receiver, and the like. The memory card I / F is an interface connected to the security camera device 100 via the card slot. The memory card I / F controls the internal interface between the memory card and controls the input of data from the memory card and the output of data to the memory card.

The input / output device can be realized by, for example, a key or a button for inputting characters, numbers, various instructions, and the like. Further, the input / output device may be realized by a microphone, a display (touch panel), a connection terminal to which another information processing device can be connected, or the like.

The GPS receiver receives radio waves from three or five GPS satellites, receives radio waves from GPS satellites, and outputs GPS positioning data in order to obtain a geometrical position with the GPS satellites. The GPS receiver can grasp the current position of the security camera device 100.

(Functional configuration of security camera device 100)
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the security camera device according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 10, the security camera device 100 includes a control unit 1000, a photographing unit 1001, a photographing information storage unit 1002, a power supply unit 1003, a power storage unit 1004, a power supply monitoring unit 1005, and a power supply control unit 1006. The configuration includes an advertisement information receiving unit 1007, an advertisement information storage unit 1008, a display unit 1009, and a reporting unit 1011. Further, in FIG. 10, arrows A to E indicate the flow of power supply.

The control unit 1000 controls the entire security camera device 100. Specifically, the control unit 1000 can realize its function by, for example, the CPU 901 shown in FIG. 9 executing a program stored in the memory 902 or the like.

The photographing unit 1001 photographs the inside of the basket 701. Specifically, the photographing unit 1001 can realize its function by, for example, the front camera 903 shown in FIG. 9, that is, the front lenses 103 (103a, 103b) and the like.

The shooting information storage unit 1002 stores image information and video information shot by the shooting unit 1001. Specifically, the shooting information storage unit 1002 can realize its function by, for example, the memory 902 shown in FIG. Further, the photographing information storage unit 1002 may realize its function by an external memory or the like (not shown). Further, the image information stored in the photographing information storage unit 1002 may be transmitted to an external device such as a management center via the network N by using the communication I / F905 shown in FIG.

The power supply unit 1003 receives power (from the AC power connector 208) via the power supply plug 501 that supplies power to drive its own device (security camera device 100) including the photographing unit 1001 (arrow). A and arrow B), the received power is supplied to the own device (security camera device 100) (arrow C). Here, the arrow C is shown so as to supply power to the control unit 1000. This indicates that power is supplied to each component of the own device (security camera device 100) by supplying power to the control unit 1000 (the same applies to the arrow E described later). .. The power supply unit 1003 also supplies power to the power storage unit 1004 (arrow D). Specifically, the power supply unit 1003 can realize its function by, for example, the power supply control unit 909 shown in FIG. Further, the power supply unit 1003 may realize the function by the CPU 901 executing the program stored in the memory 902 or the like.

The power storage unit 1004 is provided in its own device (security camera device 100), and power is supplied by the power supply unit 1003 (arrow D) to store power. Specifically, the power storage unit 1004 can realize its function by, for example, the power supply control unit 909 shown in FIG.

The power supply monitoring unit 1005 monitors the status of the power supply received by the power supply unit 1003. Specifically, the power supply status is, for example, a situation in which the voltage of the power supply (arrow B) received by the power supply unit 1003 suddenly changes or the voltage becomes unstable. 1003 is in a situation where stable power cannot be supplied to each part of its own device (security camera device 100) including the photographing unit 1001. This corresponds to the case where the photographing by the photographing unit 1001 is hindered. Further, the power supply monitoring unit 1005 detects that the supply (arrow A, arrow B) to the power supply unit 1003 via the power supply plug 501 has stopped. Further, the power supply monitoring unit 1005 monitors the state of insertion / removal of the power supply plug 501 with respect to the AC power connector 208 into which the power supply plug 501 can be inserted / removed. In addition, the power supply monitoring unit 1005 monitors the state of the amount of electricity stored in the electricity storage unit 1004.

Specifically, the power supply monitoring unit 1005 can realize its function by, for example, the power supply control unit 909 shown in FIG. Further, the power supply monitoring unit 1005 may realize the function by the CPU 901 executing the program stored in the memory 902 or the like.

In the power supply control unit 1006, the status of power supply monitoring by the power supply monitoring unit 1005, specifically, for example, the power supply unit 1003 supplies stable power to each part of its own device (security camera device 100) including the photographing unit 1001. Depending on the situation such as the inability to supply power, the power supply (arrow C) from the power supply unit 1003 to the own device (security camera device 100) is switched to the supply (arrow E) from the power storage unit 1004.

Further, when the power supply control unit 1006 detects that the power supply monitoring unit 1005 has stopped receiving the power supply unit 1003 (arrow B), the power supply control unit 1003 sends the power supply unit 1003 to its own device (security camera device 100). The power supply (arrow C) of the above may be switched to the supply (arrow E) from the power storage unit 1004. The suspension of receiving power to the power supply unit 1003 includes causes such as a power failure of the elevator, disconnection of the cable 502, and poor contact (cause that the supply of arrow A cannot be performed). Further, when the power supply control unit 1006 detects that the power supply plug 501 has been pulled out from the AC power connector 208 as a result of monitoring by the power supply monitoring unit 1005, the power supply control unit 1006 has its own device (security) from the power supply unit 1003. The supply of power to the camera device 100) (arrow C) may be switched to the supply from the power storage unit 1004 (arrow E).

When the power supply control unit 1006 detects that the power supply plug 501 has been inserted into the AC power connector 208 by the power supply monitoring unit 1005, the power supply control unit 1006 sends the power storage unit 1004 to its own device (security camera device 100). The power supply (arrow E) of the above may be switched to the supply (arrow C) from the power supply unit 1003. At that time, the supply of power (storage, arrow D) from the power supply unit 1003 to the power storage unit 1004 may be restarted.

Further, the power supply control unit 1006 may stop the supply of power to the display unit 1009 according to the state of the amount of electricity stored in the power storage unit 1004. The state of the amount of electricity stored in the electricity storage unit 1004 may be based on, for example, the monitoring result of the monitoring of the power supply monitoring unit 1005.

Specifically, the power supply control unit 1006 can realize its function by, for example, the CPU 901 shown in FIG. 9 executing a program stored in the memory 902 or the like. Further, the power supply control unit 1006 may realize the function by the CPU 901 executing the program stored in the memory 902 or the like.

Advertisement information receiving unit 1007 receives advertisement information related to advertisements for elevator occupants. Specifically, the advertisement information receiving unit 1007 can realize its function by, for example, the communication I / F905 shown in FIG. The advertisement information receiving unit 1007 can receive advertisement information from an advertisement distribution server or an advertiser's information terminal device (not shown) via the network N. Further, the advertisement information receiving unit 1007 may receive the advertisement information from the information terminal device described later provided by the occupant of the elevator.

The advertisement information storage unit 1008 stores the advertisement information received by the advertisement information reception unit 1007. Specifically, the advertisement information storage unit 1008 can realize its function by, for example, the memory 902 shown in FIG. The advertisement information storage unit 1008 may store the advertisement information received by the advertisement information receiving unit 1007 as it is, or the advertisement information once received by the advertisement information receiving unit 1007 may be displayed by the control unit 1000 for display. You may try to memorize the processed one.

The display unit 1009 includes an advertisement information display control unit 1010 and a display screen 102.
The display screen 102 is provided in front of the security camera device 100, and displays an advertisement in the basket 701 to the occupants of the basket 701.

The advertisement information display control unit 1010 displays an advertisement on the display screen 102 based on the advertisement information received by the advertisement information receiving unit 1007 and stored in the advertisement information storage unit 1008. Specifically, the advertisement information display control unit 1010 can realize its function by, for example, the CPU 901 shown in FIG. 9 executing a program stored in the memory 902 or the like. The advertisement information display control unit 1010 may display the advertisement information stored in the advertisement information storage unit 1008 on the display screen 102, and the control unit 1000 may display the advertisement information stored in the advertisement information storage unit 1008 on the display screen 102. After being processed by, it may be displayed on the display screen 102.

The display unit 1009 may control, for example, the advertisement information display control unit 1010 to change the brightness of the display screen 102 according to the state of the amount of electricity stored in the power storage unit 1004.

The reporting unit 1011 outputs notification information when the supply of power from the power supply unit 1003 to its own device (security camera device 100) is switched to the supply from the power storage unit 1004. The notification information may be output, for example, by being transmitted to the server of the elevator management center by wireless communication or the like. Alternatively, the report information may be output by displaying it on the display screen 102. Specifically, the reporting unit 1011 can realize its function by, for example, the communication I / F905 shown in FIG. Further, the reporting unit 1011 may realize the function by the CPU 901 executing the program stored in the memory 902 or the like.

(The state in which the power supply plug 501 is inserted and removed from the AC power connector 208)
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a power supply plug is inserted and removed from the AC power connector. FIG. 11 shows an example in which the AC power connector 208 is provided on the side surface of the housing 101, not on the back surface. In a general flat plate-shaped display device (display device, tablet terminal, smartphone, etc.), an AC power connector is often provided on the side surface of the housing.

FIG. 11A shows a state in which the power supply plug 501 is pulled out from the AC power connector 208. In this state, power is not supplied to the security camera device 100. Then, as shown by the arrow, the power supply plug 501 can be inserted into the AC power connector 208 by bringing the power supply plug 501 closer to the AC power connector 208.

FIG. 11B shows a state in which the power supply plug 501 is inserted into the AC power connector 208. In this state, the security camera device 100 can receive power supply through the power supply plug 501. In this way, the power supply plug 501 can be inserted into and removed from the AC power connector 208.

Then, the power supply monitoring unit 1005 monitors the state of insertion / removal of the power supply plug 501 for the AC power connector 208 shown in FIG. Specifically, the power supply plug 501 may be monitored by, for example, a sensor provided on the AC power connector 208.

(Processing procedure of security camera device 100)
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure of the security camera device according to the embodiment of the present invention. In the flowchart of FIG. 12, it is determined whether or not the power supply plug 501 is pulled out from the AC power connector 208 (step S1201). Here, when the power supply plug 501 is pulled out from the AC power connector 208 (step S1201: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1203.

On the other hand, when the power supply plug 501 is not pulled out from the AC power connector 208, that is, when the power supply plug 501 is still inserted in the AC power connector 208 (step S1201: No), then, It is determined whether or not the power supply to the power supply unit 1003 has stopped (step S1202). This determination process is performed by, for example, the power supply monitoring unit 1005. Here, if the power supply to the power supply unit 1003 is not stopped (step S1202: No), the process returns to step S1201. This loop indicates a state in which power is normally supplied to the security camera device 100.

In step S1202, when the power supply to the power supply unit 1003 is stopped (step S1202: Yes), the power supply plug 501 is pulled out from the AC power connector 208 (step S1201: Yes). , Step S1203. In step S1203, the power supply to each part of the security camera device 100 is switched to the power storage unit 1004 instead of being supplied by the power supply unit 1003 (step S1203). This switching process is performed by, for example, the power supply control unit 1006. Then, the notification information indicating that the power supply to each part of the security camera device 100 has been switched from the power supply unit 1003 to the power storage unit 1004 is output (step S1204). This output processing is performed by, for example, the reporting unit 1011.

After that, it is determined whether or not the power supply plug 501 has been inserted into the AC power connector 208 (step S1205). This determination process is performed by, for example, the power supply monitoring unit 1005. Here, if the power supply plug 501 is not inserted into the AC power connector 208 (step S1205: No), it waits for it to be inserted, and if it is inserted (step S1205: Yes), then, It is determined whether or not power is being supplied to the power supply unit 1003 via the power supply plug 501 and the AC power connector 208 (step S1206). This determination process is performed by, for example, the power supply monitoring unit 1005.

Here, when the power is not supplied to the power supply unit 1003 (step S1206: No), it waits for the power to be supplied, and when it is supplied (step S1206: Yes), it goes to each part of the security camera device 100. The power supply of the above is switched to the power supply unit 1003 instead of being supplied by the power storage unit 1004 (step S1207). This switching process is performed by, for example, the power supply control unit 1006. After that, the process returns to step S1201 and each process of steps S1201 to S1207 is repeatedly executed.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of another processing procedure of the security camera device according to the embodiment of the present invention. In the flowchart of FIG. 13, first, the battery level (BL) of the power storage unit 1004 is detected (step S1301).

Next, grasp the current state of the display screen 102. That is, it is determined whether or not the backlight of the display screen 102 is turned off (step S1302). This determination process is determined by the control unit 1000 based on the information from the advertisement information display control unit 1010, for example. Here, when the backlight of the display screen 102 is not turned off (step S1302: No), that is, when the backlight is lit, it is determined whether or not the backlight is lit brightly (step). S1303).

Next, when the backlight is brightly lit (step S1303: Yes), it is determined whether or not the detected battery level is 40% or less (BL ≦ 40%) (step S1304). Here, if the battery level is not 40% or less (step S1304: No), the process returns to step S1301 without doing anything. On the other hand, when the battery level is 40% or less (step S1304: Yes), the backlight is turned off (OFF) (step S1305), and the process returns to step S1301.

In step S1303, when the backlight of the display screen 102 is not brightly lit, that is, when the backlight is dimly lit (step S1303: No), the detected battery level is 40% or less (BL ≦ 40). %) (Step S1306). Here, when the battery level is 40% or less (step S1306: Yes), the backlight is turned off (OFF) (step S1307), and the process returns to step S1301.

On the other hand, when the battery level is not 40% or less (step S1306: No), it is determined whether or not the detected battery level is 80% or more (BL ≧ 80%) (step S1308). Here, if the battery level is not 80% or more (step S1308: No), the process returns to step S1301 without doing anything. On the other hand, when the battery level is 80% or more (step S1308: Yes), the backlight is turned on brightly (ON) (step S1309), and the process returns to step S1301.

In step S1302, when the backlight is turned off (step S1302: Yes), it is determined whether or not the detected battery level is 80% or more (BL ≧ 80%) (step S1310). Here, when the battery level is 80% or more (step S1310: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1309. Then, the backlight is turned on brightly (ON) (step S1309), and the process returns to step S1301.

On the other hand, if the battery level is not 80% or more (step S1310: No), then it is determined whether or not the detected battery level is 50% or more (BL ≧ 50%) (step S1311). Here, if the battery level is not 50% or more (step S1311: No), the process returns to step S1301 without doing anything. On the other hand, when the battery level is 50% or more (step S1311: Yes), the backlight is dimly lit (ON) (step S1312), and the process returns to step S1301.

By processing in this way, the backlight can be turned off when the battery level drops to 40%. In addition, the backlight can be turned on dimly when the battery level is restored to 50%. In this way, the width of 40 to 50% is provided in order to prevent chattering. Then, when it recovers to 80%, the backlight can be turned on brightly.

As described above, the security camera device 100 of the embodiment according to the present invention is a security camera device 100 which has a flat plate shape and is retrofitted with the back surface 101a facing the inner wall surface side of the elevator cage 701. A front camera 903 provided on the front 101b to photograph the inside of the basket 701, and an AC power connector 208 to which a power supply plug 501 for supplying power used for driving the own device including the front camera 903 can be inserted and removed. It is characterized by being prepared.

According to the security camera device 100 of the embodiment according to the present invention, when the security camera device 100 is installed in the basket 701, the security camera is provided by pulling out the power supply plug 501 from the AC power connector 208. The handleability of the device 100 is improved, and the security camera device 100 can be easily and quickly installed in the basket 701. As a result, it is possible to reduce the burden on the worker who installs the security camera device 100 and the work time required for the installation work, so that the burden on the worker can be reduced.

Then, after the position of the security camera device 100 in the basket 701 is determined, the power supply plug 501 is inserted into the AC power connector 208 to stabilize the security camera device 100, which needs to be always activated. Can be powered. As a result, it is possible to eliminate situations such as being unable to take a picture due to insufficient power, to take a picture of the inside of the basket 701 reliably, and to contribute to ensuring the safety of the occupants.

Further, according to the security camera device 100 of the embodiment according to the present invention, the time when the elevator cannot be used for work can be shortened by shortening the work time. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the convenience of the elevator user and ensure the convenience of the user. As described above, according to the security camera device 100 of the embodiment according to the present invention, it can be easily and quickly installed in the basket 701 without deteriorating the convenience of the elevator user, and the safety of the occupant. It can contribute to securing.

Further, the security camera device 100 of the embodiment according to the present invention is characterized in that the AC power connector 208 is provided on the back surface 101a. According to the security camera device 100 of the embodiment according to the present invention, it is possible to make it difficult for the occupant to see the AC power connector 208 when the security camera is installed in the basket 701. As a result, it is possible to prevent the power supply from being stopped due to mischief of the occupant, to reliably photograph the inside of the basket 701, and to contribute to ensuring the safety of the occupant. Further, if the AC power connector 208 is provided on the side surface of the housing 101, there is a concern that the AC power connector 208 will be easily visible to the occupants and promote mischief. By making it difficult to see, it is possible to surely prevent the power supply from being stopped due to mischief of the occupant, and to secure the aesthetic appearance in the basket 701.

Further, the security camera device 100 of the embodiment according to the present invention is characterized in that at least one of the power button 201 and the operation button 202 is provided on the back surface 101a. According to the security camera device 100 of the embodiment according to the present invention, when the security camera is installed in the basket 701, it is difficult for the occupant to see the operation unit related to the operation of the security camera device 100 such as the power button 201 and the operation button 202. can do. As a result, it is possible to prevent the security camera device 100 from malfunctioning due to mischief of the occupant, to reliably photograph the inside of the basket 701, and to contribute to ensuring the safety of the occupant. Further, if an operation unit related to the operation of the security camera device 100 such as a power button 201 or an operation button 202 is provided on the side surface of the housing 101, the operation unit is easily visible to the occupant, which may facilitate mischief. Although there is concern, by making it difficult for the occupant to see the operation unit, it is possible to reliably prevent the security camera device 100 from malfunctioning due to mischief of the occupant or the like.

Further, the security camera device 100 of the embodiment according to the present invention is characterized in that a display screen 102 for displaying an image or a moving image is provided on the front surface 101b. According to the security camera device 100 of the embodiment according to the present invention, it can be realized by a general-purpose tablet type terminal device without separately developing and manufacturing a device dedicated to the elevator. Then, by displaying an image or video that attracts the attention of the occupant on the display screen 102, it is possible to make it easier for the occupant's face to face the security camera device 100. As a result, it is possible to reliably photograph the occupant and contribute to ensuring the safety of the occupant.

Further, in the security camera device 100 of the embodiment according to the present invention, when the front camera 903 (at least the front lens 103 constituting the front camera 903) is installed in the basket 701, the security camera device 100 is vertically below the display screen 102. The feature is that it is provided so as to be located on the side. According to the security camera device 100 of the embodiment according to the present invention, since the front camera 903 (at least the front lens 103 constituting the front camera 903) is located below the display screen 102 in the vertical direction, the front camera The angle of view (shooting range) of the 903 can be easily adjusted. As a result, the inside of the basket 701 can be reliably photographed without being influenced by the shape and size of the basket 701, which can contribute to ensuring the safety of the occupants.

Further, the security camera device 100 of the embodiment according to the present invention is a security camera device that is retrofitted into the basket 701 of the elevator and photographs the inside of the basket 701, and includes a photographing unit 1001 that photographs the inside of the basket 701. Power is received via the power supply plug 501 that supplies power to drive the own device (security camera device 100) including the photographing unit 1001 (arrows A and B), and the received power is supplied to the own device (arrows A and B). Power storage unit 1003 supplied to the security camera device 100) and power storage unit 1003 provided in the own device (security camera device 100) and supplied with power by the power supply unit 1003 (arrow D) to store electricity. The own device (security camera device 100) from the power supply unit 1003 according to the status of the power supply monitoring by the power supply monitoring unit 1004, the power supply monitoring unit 1005 that monitors the state of the power supply received by the power supply unit 1003, and the power supply monitoring unit 1005. ) Is provided with a power supply control unit 1006 that switches the power supply (arrow C) to the supply from the power storage unit 1004 (arrow E). As a result, the power supply to the photographing unit 1001 can be secured, and the function as a security camera can be stably provided.

Further, in the security camera device 100 of the embodiment according to the present invention, when the power supply control unit 1006 detects that the power supply monitoring unit 1005 has stopped receiving power to the power supply unit 1003 (arrow B), the power supply is supplied. Since the power supply (arrow C) from the supply unit 1003 to the own device (security camera device 100) is switched to the supply from the power storage unit 1004 (arrow E), when a power failure or connection failure occurs. Even so, the power supply of the security camera device 100 can be reliably secured.

Further, in the security camera device 100 of the embodiment according to the present invention, the power supply monitoring unit 1005 monitors the insertion / removal state of the power supply plug 501 with respect to the AC power connector 208 into which the power supply plug 501 can be inserted / removed. When the power supply control unit 1006 detects that the power supply plug 501 has been pulled out from the AC power connector 208 as a result of monitoring by the power supply monitoring unit 1005, the power supply control unit 1006 has its own device (security camera device) from the power supply unit 1003. Since the power supply to 100) is switched to the power supply from the power storage unit 1004, even if the power supply plug 501 is accidentally or artificially removed due to mischief, the security camera device 100 Power supply can be reliably secured.

Further, in the security camera device 100 of the embodiment according to the present invention, when the power supply control unit 1006 detects that the power supply plug 501 has been inserted into the AC power connector 208 by the power supply monitoring unit 1005, Since the power supply from the power storage unit 1004 to the own device (security camera device 100) is switched to the power supply from the power supply unit 1003, the power storage unit (storage battery) 1004 can be prevented from being consumed, and the next power supply stop. Can be prepared for.

Further, in the security camera device 100 of the embodiment according to the present invention, the own device (security camera device 100) has a substantially flat plate shape, and one surface (“back surface”) of the flat plate is directed toward the inner wall surface side of the basket 701. Since it is installed and the photographing unit 1001 is provided on the surface opposite to the back surface (“front”), the security camera device 100 can be installed without protruding from the inner wall surface, and the space inside the basket 701 is effective. Can be used for.

Further, since the security camera device 100 of the embodiment according to the present invention is provided on the front surface and includes a display unit 1009 having a display screen 102 for displaying an advertisement to the occupants of the basket 701 in the basket 701. It is possible to efficiently convey the content of the advertisement to the passengers.

Further, in the security camera device 100 of the embodiment according to the present invention, the power supply control unit 1006 stops the supply of power to the display unit 1009 according to the state of the amount of electricity stored in the power storage unit 1004. Further, in the security camera device 100 of the embodiment according to the present invention, the display unit 1009 changes the brightness of the display screen 102 according to the state of the amount of electricity stored in the power storage unit 1004. As a result, the consumption of the power storage unit (storage battery) 1004 can be suppressed as much as possible, and the shooting unit 1001 can take a picture for a longer time.

Further, in the security camera device 100 of the embodiment according to the present invention, when the supply of power from the power supply unit 1003 to its own device (security camera device 100) is switched to the supply from the power storage unit 1004. Since the notification unit 1011 for outputting the notification information is provided, the administrator can be notified of the situation so that the power supply can be restarted before the power storage unit (storage battery) 1004 is exhausted.

As described above, the security camera device according to the present invention is useful for a security camera device that photographs the inside of a basket for the purpose of crime prevention, and in particular, a security camera device that can ensure stable operation of the security camera function. Are suitable.

100 Security camera device 101 Housing 101a Rear 101b Front 102 Display screen 103 Front lens 104 Speaker 105 Status display LED
105a LED lamp 201 power button 202 operation button 203 back cover 204 back lens 205 port power switch 206 external antenna mounting hole 207 screw hole 208 AC power connector 209 AC power cable fixing member 210 cover 501 power supply plug 502 cable 701 ( Elevator's basket 702 (Cage's) door 703 Operation panel 704 Plug socket 901 CPU
902 Memory 903 Front camera 904 Rear camera 905 Communication I / F
906 Microphone 907 Vibration sensor 908 Illumination sensor 909 Power control unit 1000 Control unit 1001 Photographing unit 1002 Photographing information storage unit 1003 Power supply unit 1004 Power storage unit 1005 Power supply monitoring unit 1006 Power supply control unit 1007 Advertising information receiving unit 1008 Advertising information storage unit 1009 Display unit 1010 Advertising information display control unit 1011 Notification unit

Claims

It is a security camera device that is retrofitted inside the elevator basket and photographs the inside of the basket.
The shooting unit that shoots the inside of the basket and
A power supply unit that receives power through a power supply plug that supplies power to drive the own device including the photographing unit, and supplies the received power to the own device.
A power storage unit provided in the own device and storing power when power is supplied by the power supply unit.
A power supply monitoring unit that monitors the status of the power supply received by the power supply unit, and
A power supply control unit that switches the supply of power from the power supply unit to the own device to the supply from the power storage unit according to the status of power supply monitoring by the power supply monitoring unit.
A security camera device characterized by being equipped with.
When the power supply control unit detects that the power supply monitoring unit has stopped receiving power from the power supply unit, the power supply control unit supplies power from the power supply unit to the own device from the power storage unit. The security camera device according to claim 1, wherein the security camera device is switched to supply.
The power supply monitoring unit monitors the state of insertion / removal of the power supply plug with respect to the power connector to which the power supply plug can be inserted / removed.
When the power supply control unit detects that the power supply plug has been pulled out from the power connector as a result of monitoring by the power supply monitoring unit, the power supply control unit supplies power to the own device from the power supply unit. The security camera device according to claim 1, wherein the supply is switched to the supply from the power storage unit.
When the power supply control unit detects that the power supply plug has been inserted into the power supply connector by the power supply monitoring unit, the power supply control unit supplies power to the own device from the power storage unit. The security camera device according to claim 3, wherein the supply is switched from the supply unit.
The own device has a substantially flat plate shape, and is installed with one surface of the flat plate (hereinafter referred to as "back surface") facing the inner wall surface side of the basket.
The security camera device according to claim 1, wherein the photographing unit is provided on a surface opposite to the back surface (hereinafter referred to as "front surface").
The security camera device according to claim 5, further comprising a display unit provided on the front surface and having a display screen for displaying an advertisement to an occupant of the basket in the basket.
The security camera device according to claim 6, wherein the power supply control unit stops supplying power to the display unit according to the state of the amount of electricity stored in the power storage unit.
The security camera device according to claim 6, wherein the display unit changes the brightness of the display screen according to the state of the amount of electricity stored in the power storage unit.
The first aspect of claim 1, wherein the reporting unit is provided to output notification information when the power supply from the power supply unit to the own device is switched to the supply from the power storage unit. Security camera device.