CN107735823B - Violation-inhibiting device and violation-inhibiting system with same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a violation preventing device and a violation preventing system having the same. A violation preventing device (10) is a device for preventing traffic violations of pedestrians or cyclists, and is provided with a violation detecting unit (12) and an imaging notifying unit (13). A violation detection unit (12) detects traffic violations of pedestrians or cyclists. A photographing notification unit (13) notifies persons around the violator of the traffic violation detected by the violation detection unit (12) to photograph an image of the violator.

Description

Violation-inhibiting device and violation-inhibiting system with same

Technical Field

The present invention relates to a violation preventing device for preventing a violator who violates traffic regulations, such as an invisible signal, and a violation preventing system including the same.

Background

In recent years, on roads having pedestrian crossings provided with traffic lights, pedestrians and bicycles are more likely to pass through the roads regardless of red signals, which increases the risk of traffic accidents, and also becomes a factor of traffic congestion due to the obstruction of the traveling of vehicles.

For example, patent document 1 discloses the following apparatus: in order to stop such pedestrians and the like who cannot see the red signal through the road, a violator who enters the crosswalk while the red signal is displayed is sensed, and an image of the violator is displayed on a display provided in the traffic signal.

However, the conventional device cannot sufficiently prevent a traffic violation by a violator who disregards a red signal entering the crosswalk.

Documents of the prior art

Patent document

Patent document 1: japanese patent laid-open No. 2003-346280

Disclosure of Invention

The invention provides a violation preventing device capable of effectively preventing traffic violation of pedestrians or bicycle riders and a violation preventing system with the violation preventing device.

The violation preventing device of the invention 1 is a device for preventing traffic violations of pedestrians or cyclists, and is provided with a violation detecting unit and an imaging notifying unit. The violation detection unit detects traffic violations of pedestrians or cyclists. The photographing notifying section notifies persons around the violator of the traffic violation detected in the violation detecting section to photograph an image of the violator.

Here, for example, in a road having a pedestrian crossing provided with a traffic signal, a traffic violation of a pedestrian or a bicycle, etc. who wants to pass the road without seeing a red signal, is detected, and a notice that prompts the imaging of a violator is given to people located around the violator.

Here, the detection of the traffic violation in the violation detecting section may be performed based on the image information, or may be performed using a sensing result of a sensor or the like. The type of traffic violation detected by the violation detecting unit includes, for example, a traffic violation such as an invisible red signal, two-person riding of a bicycle, or a lane violation.

Further, as a method for giving a notification to remind shooting by the shooting notification unit, for example, the following methods may be considered: outputting voice messages from a loudspeaker and the like arranged in the road with the traffic violation detected; or a message is displayed on a display device or the like provided in the road as well. Further, as the content of the message, for example, "a violator having a traffic violation" may be considered. Please photograph the violator. "and the like.

Further, violators include those who unintentionally violate traffic regulations and those who intentionally violate traffic regulations.

Thus, for example, a violator who violates a traffic regulation, such as a red signal, is overlooked, and the like, is photographed by a smartphone, a mobile phone, or the like having a camera function by people around the violator who heard a message such as a voice, and therefore, the violator is expected to feel a feeling of disgust. Thus, the violator becomes hesitant in violation of the traffic regulation, and thus, the occurrence of traffic violation by a pedestrian or a bicycle can be effectively suppressed.

The violation preventing device of claim 2 is the violation preventing device of claim 1, further comprising a communication unit that receives, from a communication terminal owned by a person around the violation person, the 2 nd image that is notified by the image-taking notification unit and taken by a person around the violation person.

Here, for example, an image captured by a person around the person who is reminded of capturing an image of the violator is received by the communication unit via a communication terminal having a camera function, such as a smartphone or a mobile phone, which the person around the person holds.

Thereby, one or more images received from people around the violator can be used, for example, to identify the violator or as an image displayed on a display device provided in the road.

The violation preventing device of claim 3 is further provided with the image acquiring unit and the determining unit in the violation preventing device of claim 2. The image acquisition unit acquires a1 st image obtained by imaging a traffic violation violator by an imaging device provided on a road on which a traffic violation has occurred. The judging section compares the 1 st image acquired by the image acquiring section with the 2 nd image received by the communication section to judge whether or not the person captured in the 2 nd image is a violator.

Here, the image of the violator taken by the camera or the like (the 1 st image) is compared with the image provided by the persons around the violator received in the communication section (the 2 nd image) to determine whether or not the image provided by the persons around is the image of the violator.

Thus, in a police station or the like that manages traffic violations, it is possible to recognize the characteristics of a violator using an image (1 st image) captured by a camera or the like, and then easily determine whether or not an image (2 nd image) provided by a surrounding person has taken the violator.

The characteristics of the violator photographed in the image include, for example, a face, a hairstyle, a hat, glasses, clothing, a sex, a body shape, a type of a bicycle, a color, and the like.

As a result, the characteristics of the person to be managed for traffic violation can be recognized accurately using the plurality of images (the 1 st image and the 2 nd image).

The violation preventing device according to claim 4 is the violation preventing device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the communication unit is configured to communicate with a communication terminal owned by a person around the violator during a predetermined time period after the traffic violation is detected by the violation detecting unit.

Here, communication with a communication terminal such as a smartphone or a mobile phone owned by people around the violator is permitted only for a predetermined time period after the traffic violation is detected by the violation detecting unit. Further, as the communication means, for example, wireless communication such as Wi-fi or Bluetooth (registered trademark) may be considered.

Thus, it is possible to prevent the image from being received in the communication unit regardless of the occurrence of a traffic violation, and a system dedicated to traffic violations is formed.

The violation preventing device according to claim 5 is the violation preventing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the image capturing notification unit includes a voice control unit that controls a voice output device that outputs a voice message for prompting persons around the violator to capture an image of the violator.

Here, when a traffic violation is detected by the violation detecting unit, the voice output device such as the speaker is controlled to output a voice message for prompting persons around the violator to take a picture of the violator.

Thus, the presence of the violator can be notified by voice to persons located around the violator. Further, the violator himself can be made to feel ashitable by notifying surrounding persons that he/she violates the traffic regulations.

As a result, the violator feels the line of sight from the surrounding people and the aversion of the captured image, and thus the violator can be hesitated to violate the traffic regulations. Therefore, traffic violation of pedestrians or bicycle riders can be effectively prevented.

The violation preventing device according to claim 6 is the violation preventing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the image-taking notification unit is provided on a road on which the traffic violation has occurred. The violation preventing device is provided with a No. 1 display control part for controlling a display device, and the display device displays a message for reminding people around a violator to shoot the violator.

When a traffic violation is detected by the violation detecting unit, the display device such as a large display is controlled to display a message for prompting persons around the violator to take a picture of the violator.

Thus, the presence of the violator can be notified to persons located around the violator by a message displayed on the display device. Further, the violator himself can be made to feel ashitable by notifying surrounding persons that he/she violates the traffic regulations.

As a result, the violator feels the line of sight from the surrounding people and the aversion of the captured image, and thus the violator can be hesitated to violate the traffic regulations. Therefore, traffic violation of pedestrians or bicycle riders can be effectively prevented.

The violation preventing device of claim 7 is the violation preventing device of claim 6, further comprising an image obtaining unit that obtains the 1 st image obtained by imaging the violator having the traffic violation by an imaging device provided on the road on which the traffic violation has occurred. The 1 st display control unit causes the display device to display the image acquired by the image acquisition unit.

Here, the display device provided on the road on which the traffic violation has occurred is caused to display an image captured by a camera or the like provided on the road.

Thus, for example, people around the violator who has heard the voice message can accurately grasp which person is the violator by confirming the image of the violator displayed on the display device. This prevents people around the violator from taking a false image of a person who is not the violator.

The violation preventing device according to claim 8 is the violation preventing device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, further comprising an image extracting unit that extracts an image most suitable for identifying the violator from the images received by the communication unit.

Here, from among the plurality of images received by the communication unit, an image most suitable for identifying a violator is extracted based on a predetermined condition.

Here, the most suitable image extraction conditions in the image extraction unit include, for example: the orientation of the violator's face is directly against the camera, the clarity of the violator's face, the brightness of the image, etc.

Thus, the generation of a traffic violation can be effectively deterred using the most appropriate image satisfying the conditions necessary for determining the violator.

The violation suppressing device according to claim 9 further includes a reward provider that provides a reward to the sender who has sent the image extracted by the image extractor, in the violation suppressing device according to claim 8.

Here, a sender (person around the violator) who has transmitted an image effective for specifying the violator is provided with a gift such as a point, a gift certificate, a geo-fencing certificate, and cash.

Thus, there is also a benefit to the sender who took the violator and sent the image, so that when a traffic violation is detected, the number of collaborators who want to take the violator can be increased.

As a result, since there are many persons who want to photograph the violator around the violator, the violator can be made more sensitive and the traffic violation can be effectively prevented.

The violation preventing device according to claim 10 further includes a2 nd display control unit in the violation preventing device according to claim 8, wherein the 2 nd display control unit controls an image display device installed on a road on which the traffic violation has occurred. The 2 nd display control unit causes the image display device to display the image extracted by the image extraction unit.

Here, the image display device provided on the road on which the traffic violation has occurred is caused to display the most appropriate image of the violator taken based on the predetermined condition, which is extracted by the image extraction unit.

Thus, the violator is expected to feel shame by taking an image of the violator and displaying the image on an image display device provided near the road. Thus, the violator becomes hesitant in violation of the traffic regulation, and thus, the occurrence of traffic violation by a pedestrian or a bicycle can be effectively suppressed.

The violation preventing device according to claim 11 is the violation preventing device according to claim 3, wherein the violation detecting unit detects the presence or absence of a traffic violation without a visual signal, using at least one of the image acquired by the image acquiring unit and control information for controlling a traffic signal captured in the image.

Here, in order to detect a traffic violation such as a red blind signal, at least one of information of an image acquired by the image acquisition unit and control information of a traffic signal captured in the image is used.

Thus, for example, the traffic violation can be detected by combining the color of the traffic signal, the image of a pedestrian crossing the crosswalk when the red signal is captured, or the control information of the traffic signal, and the image of a pedestrian crossing the crosswalk within the time of the red signal being captured based on the control information.

The violation preventing device according to claim 12 is the violation preventing device according to claim 3, wherein the image obtaining unit obtains an image including the violator and the traffic signal.

Here, the detection of the traffic violation and the like are performed using an image obtained by capturing an image of a violator and a traffic signal as an image captured by an imaging device such as a camera.

Thus, the same image can be used for detecting and certifying a traffic violation and for identifying a violator.

The violation preventing system of the 13 th invention includes: the violation preventing device of the invention of claim 5; and the voice output device is arranged near the road with the pedestrian crossing and outputs voice messages for reminding people around the violators to shoot the violators.

Here, a voice output device such as a speaker is provided near a road having a pedestrian crossing, and when a traffic violation is detected by the violation detecting unit, the voice output device such as the speaker outputs a voice message for prompting persons around the violator to photograph the violator.

Thus, the presence of the violator can be notified by voice to persons located around the violator. Further, the violator himself can be made to feel ashitable by notifying surrounding persons that he/she violates the traffic regulations.

As a result, the violator feels the line of sight from the surrounding people and the aversion of the captured image, and thus the violator can be hesitated to violate the traffic regulations. Therefore, traffic violation of pedestrians or bicycle riders can be effectively prevented.

The violation preventing system according to claim 14 includes: the violation preventing device of the present invention of claim 6; and a display device which is arranged near the road with the pedestrian crossing and displays the information for reminding the surrounding people of the violator to shoot the violator.

Here, a display device such as a large display is provided near a road having a pedestrian crossing, and when a traffic violation is detected by the violation detecting unit, a message that reminds surrounding persons of the violator to photograph the violator is displayed on the display device such as the large display.

Thus, the presence of the violator can be notified to persons located around the violator by a message displayed on the display device. Further, the violator himself can be made to feel ashitable by notifying surrounding persons that he/she violates the traffic regulations.

As a result, the violator feels the line of sight from the surrounding people and the aversion of the captured image, and thus the violator can be hesitated to violate the traffic regulations. Therefore, traffic violation of pedestrians or bicycle riders can be effectively prevented.

The violation preventing system of claim 15 includes: the violation preventing device of the invention of claim 3; and an imaging device provided in the vicinity of a road having a crosswalk and configured to capture the image acquired by the image acquisition unit.

Here, the violation-preventing system is configured by using the violation-preventing device and an imaging device provided near a road having a pedestrian crossing and supplying an image including a violator to the violation-preventing device.

Thus, for example, a pedestrian or a bicycle passing through is photographed by a camera (image pickup device) installed at an intersection or the like having a pedestrian crossing on which a traffic signal is installed, and a violator or the like is identified and displayed using the image, thereby preventing the occurrence of traffic violation.

The violation preventing system according to claim 16 is the violation preventing system according to claim 15, wherein the imaging device images a pedestrian or a bicycle passing on the pedestrian crossing.

Here, the pedestrian or the rider of the bicycle is imaged by an imaging device such as a camera that supplies an image including the violator to the violation preventing device.

Thus, an imaging device such as a camera can be used to efficiently image a violator who, for example, does not see a red signal crossing a pedestrian crossing.

The violation preventing system according to claim 17 is the violation preventing system according to claim 15 or 16, wherein the imaging device is provided in the vicinity of a pedestrian traffic signal provided on a road having a pedestrian crossing.

Here, the image pickup device such as a camera that supplies the violation preventing device with an image of the violator taken is provided in the vicinity of a pedestrian traffic signal installed on a road having a pedestrian crossing on which a violation of a red-color blind signal is likely to occur, for example.

Thus, the face of the violator who looks up the pedestrian traffic signal in order to confirm the color of the traffic signal before the red signal passes through the road can be imaged by an imaging device such as a camera.

As a result, an image in which the characteristics of the violator, such as the face of the violator, can be easily identified can be obtained.

ADVANTAGEOUS EFFECTS OF INVENTION

The violation-preventing device can effectively prevent traffic violation of pedestrians or bicycle riders.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a violation deterrent system including a violation deterrent device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a view showing a camera provided on a traffic signal and a pedestrian crossing a pedestrian crosswalk without looking at a red signal, which are included in the violation preventing system of fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a view showing a camera provided on a traffic signal and a bicycle in which an invisible red signal crosses a pedestrian crossing, which are included in the violation preventing system of fig. 1.

Fig. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a violation detecting unit included in the violation preventing device of fig. 1.

Fig. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a determination unit included in the violation suppressing device of fig. 1.

Fig. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an image extracting unit included in the violation preventing device of fig. 1.

Fig. 7 is a block diagram showing a plurality of storage areas formed in a storage unit included in the violation deterrent device of fig. 1.

Fig. 8 is a view showing a display screen displayed on a display unit included in the violation suppressing system of fig. 1.

Fig. 9(a) and 9(b) are views showing a switchable display screen displayed on a display unit included in the violation suppressing system of fig. 1.

Fig. 10(a) is a view showing a display provided in the vicinity of a traffic signal, which is included in the violation suppressing system according to another embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 10(b) and 10(c) are diagrams showing examples of display of notification screens for reminding the violator to take a picture, which are displayed on the display.

Fig. 11 is a view showing a configuration of a violation deterrent system including a violation deterrent device according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 12 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a violation detecting unit included in the violation preventing device of fig. 11.

Fig. 13 is a diagram showing an example of installation of an illumination device, a camera, and the like installed in the vicinity of a traffic signal in a violation suppressing system according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 14 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a violation deterrent system including the lighting device of fig. 13.

Fig. 15(a) to 15(c) are views showing an example of installation of a camera mounted on a traffic signal in a violation prevention system according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

[ description of symbols ]

1: violation deterrent system

10: violation-inhibiting device

11: image acquisition unit

12: violation detection unit

12 a: DB (database)

12 b: determination unit

13: shooting notification part

13 a: voice control unit

13 b: illumination control unit

14: communication unit

15: determination unit

16: image extraction unit

16 a: face orientation detection unit

17: reward providing part

18: storage unit

18 a: image information storage area

18 b: violation detection information storage area

18 c: violator image provider information storage area

19: display control unit

20: camera (Camera equipment)

21: loudspeaker (Voice output device)

22: display unit

23: display (display device, image display device)

24: light irradiation device

25: intelligent mobile phone (Portable terminal)

30: signal control device

31: sensor with a sensor element

40: signal machine

40 a: red signal

40 b: blue signal

51: violation content display area

52: image display area for determination

53: violator/image provider information display area

54: switching button

101: violation deterrent system

112: violation detection unit

112 a: DB (database)

112 b: determination unit

120: camera (Camera equipment)

123: display (display device)

201: violation deterrent system

210: violation-inhibiting device

213: shooting notification part

A1: pedestrian (violator)

A2: bicycle rider (violator)

B: bicycle with a wheel

B1-B3: surrounding people (violator image provider)

P1, P2: image of a person

S1-S3: display screen

Z: pedestrian crossing

Detailed Description

The violation preventing device 10 and the violation preventing system 1 including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to fig. 1 to 9 (b).

<1 > construction of violation suppressing system 1 >

The violation preventing system 1 of the present embodiment detects the occurrence of a traffic violation such as a blind signal of a pedestrian, a bicycle, or the like, using an image (1 st image) captured by a camera (imaging device) 20 provided at an intersection, a straight road, or the like. The violation preventing system 1 is provided to obtain a traffic violation preventing effect by warning persons around a violator to take a picture of the violator and transmitting the taken picture (picture 2).

Further, in the violation preventing system 1 of the present embodiment, the contents of the detected violation of the traffic violation, the pedestrian, the rider (person) of the bicycle, and the like are detected. Therefore, the present violation prevention system 1 is installed in, for example, a police station or the like that manages traffic violations.

In the police station, when the occurrence of a traffic violation is detected in the present violation preventing system 1, the police or the like determines whether or not the situation is a management target of the traffic violation while checking images extracted in the order described later. That is, the present violation preventing system 1 is effectively used as a system for supporting a traffic violation management system such as a police system to efficiently manage the traffic violation. In actual use, a Personal Computer (PC) or a tablet terminal connected to the violation prevention system 1 is used, and a police or the like manages the violation prevention system by checking a display screen of the PC one by one using a mouse or a keyboard.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 1, the violation preventing system 1 of the present embodiment includes a violation preventing device 10, a camera (image pickup device) 20, a speaker (voice output device) 21, a display unit 22, and a display (display device) 23.

The violation preventing device 10 of the present embodiment detects a traffic violation such as a blind red signal and a violator (a pedestrian, a cyclist, or the like) thereof using an image (the 1 st image) captured by the camera 20.

The detailed configuration of the violation preventing device 10 will be described in detail in the following paragraphs.

In the present embodiment, as shown in fig. 2, 3, and the like, a pedestrian traffic signal 40 in which the red signal 40a is displayed in the upper layer and the blue signal 40b is displayed in the lower layer is used for description. In the following description, it is assumed that all traffic signals 40 included in an image are lit on the red signal 40a side.

(Camera 20)

As shown in fig. 2, the camera 20 that supplies an image to the violation suppressing device 10 is attached near the traffic signal 40 for pedestrians (here, the upper part of the traffic signal 40), and photographs a pedestrian a1, whose invisible red signal 40a crosses the crosswalk Z, from the front. At this time, the camera 20 is provided so as to capture an image including the pedestrian a1 crossing the crosswalk Z with the invisible red signal 40a and the traffic signal 40 located at the side or the back of the pedestrian a1 (the red signal 40a is lit).

This makes it possible to obtain an image P1 (see fig. 8 and the like) including the pedestrian a1 in violation of the regulations and the traffic signal 40 when the red signal 40a is lit. Thus, the image P1 can be used as an image for the establishment of a traffic violation and the identification of a violator regardless of the red signal.

In addition to the pedestrian a1, the camera 20 also photographs the rider a2 of the bicycle B, whose invisible red signal 40a crosses the pedestrian crossing Z, from the front as shown in fig. 3.

The camera 20 then continuously captures images of a rider a2 including the pedestrian crossing Z and a pedestrian a1 or bicycle B crossing the pedestrian crossing Z. Then, the camera 20 transmits the captured image to the image acquiring unit 11 of the violation preventing system 1, which will be described later.

The camera 20 continuously captures images of 5M pixels in 15 frames per second, for example. The image captured by the camera 20 may be a still image captured continuously or may be a moving image. The image capturing by the camera 20 may be continuously performed all the time or may be performed only during a predetermined time period after the traffic violation is detected. Further, the image capturing with the camera 20 may be performed only while the presence of a person in the image capturing area is sensed, regardless of the presence or absence of a traffic violation.

In the present embodiment, as shown in fig. 2 and 3, the cameras 20 are disposed so as to face each other with the crosswalk Z therebetween. Therefore, each camera 20 photographs the pedestrian a1 crossing the pedestrian crossing Z, the rider a2 of the bicycle B, and the like from the front.

Here, as shown in fig. 2 and 3, since the camera 20 is attached to the upper portion of the traffic signal 40, the camera 20 is provided at a position higher than the line of sight of the pedestrian a1, the rider a2 of the bicycle B, or the like.

Thus, the camera 20 can capture the face of the pedestrian a1 or the like crossing the crosswalk Z from slightly above the front, and therefore can obtain an image that is most suitable as an image for use in face authentication when specifying a violator.

Here, it is assumed that the pedestrian a1 or the like crossing the crosswalk Z with the invisible red signal 40a confirms the color of the traffic signal 40 before the invisible signal. In the present embodiment, the camera 20 is attached to the traffic signal 40.

Thus, when a violator such as the pedestrian a1 who wants to ignore the signal views the traffic signal 40, the image captured by the camera 20 is in a state in which the violator looks in the direction of the camera 20 (a state in which the face of the violator faces the camera 20).

This makes it possible to take an image with the face of the violator facing the camera 20, and thus to obtain an image showing the features of the face of the violator.

(loudspeaker 21)

As shown in fig. 2 and 3, the speaker 21 included in the violation suppressing system 1 of the present embodiment is attached in the vicinity of the traffic signal 40 for pedestrians (here, the lower portion of the traffic signal 40). The speaker 21 is controlled by the voice control unit 13a of the violation preventing device 10, which will be described later.

Specifically, when the traffic violation and the violator thereof are detected in the violation detecting unit 12 of the violation preventing device 10, the speaker 21 outputs a voice message to the persons B1 to B3 located around the pedestrian a1 whose invisible red signal 40a crosses the pedestrian crossing Z. Here, the person located in the periphery means, for example, a person waiting for crossing who waits for the display of the traffic signal 40 to change to the blue signal 40b on the crosswalk.

Further, as the voice message output from the speaker 21, for example, "there is a violator who disregards the red signal and crosses the crosswalk. Please take and send an image of the violator. "and the like.

This makes it possible for an violator who is a pedestrian a1 or a rider a2 of a bicycle B who is a red signal blind to recognize that persons B1 to B3 located around the violator have heard the voice message. Therefore, it is expected that a violator such as the pedestrian a1 feels aversion to images taken by the smart phones (portable terminals) 25 and digital cameras, etc. held by the surrounding persons B1 to B3, and feels shame.

Thus, the violator turns back while disregarding the red signal to cross the road, or cancels the thought when the violator wants to violate the traffic regulation next time, thereby stopping the traffic violation.

The sound output from the speaker 21 may be a warning sound or the like in addition to the voice message. In this case, the display 23 or the like provided in the vicinity of the road described later may be caused to display a message for warning surrounding persons B1 to B3 of the violators to take an image of the violators, and a combination of the display and the sound may be used to obtain an effect of suppressing a traffic violation.

(display section 22)

The display unit 22 included in the violation preventing system 1 of the present embodiment is a display device such as a liquid crystal display provided in a police station or the like that manages traffic violations, for example. When the traffic violation such as the blind signal of the pedestrian a1 or the rider a2 of the bicycle B is managed, the content (kind) of the detected traffic violation, the information related to the violator, the information related to the person who provided the image of the violator (the 2 nd image), and the like are displayed on the display unit 22.

The display unit 22 is controlled by the display control unit 19 of the violation preventing device 10, which will be described later. Specifically, the display unit 22 is controlled by the display control unit 19 to display information relating to the traffic violation and the violator detected by the violation detecting unit 12, one or more images associated with the information, and information relating to the photographer of the violator image in association with each other.

The display mode of the display screen of the display unit 22 will be described in detail in the following paragraphs.

(display 23)

As shown in fig. 2 and 3, the display (display device, image display device) 23 included in the violation prevention system 1 of the present embodiment is attached, for example, in the vicinity of the traffic signal 40 for pedestrians (here, on the side of the traffic signal 40). That is, the display 23 is provided on the road. The display 23 is controlled by a display control unit 19 of the violation preventing device 10, which will be described later.

Specifically, when the traffic violation and the violator thereof are detected in the violation detecting unit 12 of the violation preventing device 10, the display 23 displays an image obtained by the camera 20 by photographing the pedestrian a1 whose invisible red signal 40a crosses the pedestrian crossing Z. Further, the display 23 displays the most suitable image extracted by the image extracting unit 16, which is the image of the person who is present around the violator and is the most representative of the feature of the violator, taken by the smartphone 25 or the like of the persons B1 to B3. Here, the image showing the characteristics of the violator to the maximum extent is, for example, an image in which the face of the violator is clearly photographed from the front.

The display 23 may display an image provided by a person who has transmitted the image of the violator at the earliest time among the provided images captured by the smartphones 25 and the like of the persons B1 to B3 around the violator. Alternatively, when images of violators are provided by a plurality of persons, these images may be displayed in a switched manner at predetermined time intervals, or a plurality of images may be displayed in parallel. Since the provider of the image can enjoy the image transmitted by the provider himself/herself being displayed, it is expected that the violator will take a picture and transmit the picture.

Further, the display 23 may display not only the image of the violator but also a message prompting to photograph the image of the violator to people around the violator.

Thus, the persons B1 to B3 located around the violators can visually recognize the images or messages displayed on the display 23 and can reliably photograph the violators.

Further, the violator whose own image is displayed on the display 23 feels a disguised feeling and feels a shame because the surrounding persons B1 to B3 know that the violator is an violator. Thus, the violator may stop traversing and turn back, for example, when wanting to disregard a red signal to traverse a road, or become hesitant the next time he wants to violate traffic regulations.

As a result, the traffic violation of the pedestrian or the bicycle rider can be effectively prevented.

<2 > construction of the violation suppressing device 10 >

As shown in fig. 2 and 3, the violation suppressing device 10 of the present embodiment acquires an image captured by the camera 20, and detects a traffic violation and a violator thereof crossing the pedestrian crossing Z with the invisible red signal 40 a. The violation preventing device 10 outputs a voice message for warning the image of the violator (the rider a1 or the rider a2 of the bicycle B) from the speaker 21, thereby obtaining the effect of preventing the traffic violation. That is, the violation preventing device 10 is a system for detecting a traffic violation such as a blind red signal and managing a violator in a police station or the like, and for obtaining a preventing force for making the violator hesitate when the violator violates a traffic regulation.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 1, the violation preventing device 10 includes an image acquiring unit 11, a violation detecting unit 12, an imaging notifying unit 13, a communication unit 14, a determination unit 15, an image extracting unit 16, a reward providing unit 17, a storage unit 18, and a display control unit 19.

The image acquisition unit 11 acquires a plurality of images continuously captured by the camera 20. Then, the image acquisition unit 11 transmits the plurality of images to the violation detection unit 12.

The violation detecting unit 12 selects an image that satisfies a condition necessary for certifying a specific traffic violation such as a red-invisible signal, using the plurality of images received from the image acquiring unit 11. Specifically, the violation detecting unit 12 selects an image including the traffic signal 40 and the pedestrian a1 or the like in which the invisible red signal 40a crosses the crosswalk Z from among the plurality of images. When selecting an image, one or more images that are most suitable are extracted based on conditions necessary for the establishment of traffic violations, such as the shooting conditions, contents, and sharpness of the images.

Here, in the case of detecting a traffic violation that does not see the red signal, the violation detecting unit 12 may determine whether or not the red signal 40a is lit based on switching information (signal control signal) of the traffic signal 40, a display of the red signal 40a detected from an image, or the like. Then, the violation detecting unit 12 detects a violator crossing the pedestrian crossing Z at the time of lighting of the red signal 40 a.

More specifically, for example, an image in which a pedestrian a1 or a rider a2 of a bicycle B enters into the crosswalk Z when the traffic signal 40 in the image is a red signal 40a in one image may be used to detect a traffic violation of a blind signal (refer to fig. 8 and the like).

The details of the processing for detecting a traffic violation in the violation detecting unit 12 will be described in the following paragraphs with reference to fig. 4.

When the traffic violation and the violator thereof are detected by the violation detecting unit 12, the image capture notifying unit 13 outputs a voice message for prompting the violator to capture an image of the violator to persons B1 to B3 (see fig. 2 and the like) located around the violator. More specifically, as shown in fig. 2 and the like, the imaging notification unit 13 includes a voice control unit 13a that controls the speaker 21 provided in the vicinity of the traffic signal 40.

The voice control unit 13a controls the speaker 21 based on the detection result in the violation detection unit 12 so that the speaker 21 outputs a predetermined voice message (for example, "there is a violator whose red signal is invisible across the pedestrian crossing". please take an image of the violator and send it ").

This makes it possible for the violator who hears the voice message output from the speaker 21 to recognize that he or she violates the traffic regulation. Further, the persons around the violator hear the voice message to recognize the existence of the violator, and take an image of the violator. Thus, the violator feels that himself/herself is disguised by the disgust of the surrounding people who are regarded as violators and also photographed.

As a result, the prospective violator stops turning back regardless of the behavior of the red signal crossing the road, or hesitates to go back when the traffic regulation is violated again, for example. Thus, the traffic violation can be effectively deterred by the present violation deterrent system 1.

The communication unit 14 receives images of violators photographed and transmitted by persons B1 to B3 (see fig. 2 and the like) around the violators who heard the voice message. Then, the communication unit 14 transmits the received image of the violator to the determination unit 15 and the image extraction unit 16.

The communication unit 14 communicates with the smart phones 25 with camera functions and the like owned by the persons B1 to B3 around the violators via wireless communication means such as Wi-fi or Bluetooth (registered trademark). The communication between the communication unit 14 and the smartphone 25 is preferably set to be possible only within a predetermined time after the traffic violation and the violator thereof are detected by the violation detecting unit 12.

For example, it is set that access to the communication unit 14 from the smartphones 25 and the like held by the persons B1 to B3 located around the violator can be performed only within 3 minutes after the violation detection in the violation detecting unit 12. When the smartphone 25 is connected to the communication unit 14, a screen for notifying a violator is displayed on the initial screen of the smartphone 25.

The access point from the smartphone 25 may be located in the vicinity of the annunciator 40 that detects the traffic violation.

This can suppress reception of an image photographed irrespective of a traffic violation.

Although fig. 1 shows a state in which the communication unit 14 is connected to one smartphone 25, it is actually connectable to smartphones 25 held by a plurality of persons (persons B1 to B3 around a violator, etc.).

The determination unit 15 determines whether or not the images of the violators photographed and transmitted by persons B1 to B3 (see fig. 2 and the like) around the violators are images of violators who violate traffic regulations. Specifically, the determination unit 15 compares the image of the violator captured by the camera 20 and stored in the storage unit 18 via the image acquisition unit 11 with the provided images transmitted by the persons B1 to B3 around the violator to determine whether or not the images are the same person.

Thus, when a traffic violation and a violator are detected, even if an erroneous image is transmitted from a person around the violator, it is possible to determine whether or not the image is an image in which the violator is appropriately photographed. Thus, an inappropriate image (such as an image of another person) as an image of a violator can be excluded from a plurality of images provided by persons around the violator.

The processing content in the determination unit 15 is described in detail in the following paragraphs with reference to fig. 5.

The image extraction unit 16 extracts an optimum image that optimally shows the characteristics (face, etc.) of a violator who breaks a traffic violation, such as an invisible red signal, from the supplied images received from persons B1 to B3 around the violator via the communication unit 14. Here, the conditions of the image extracted by the image extracting unit 16 include, for example, an image obtained by imaging the face of the violator from the front side, which makes it easy to see the facial features of the violator.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 1, the image extraction unit 16 includes a face direction detection unit 16 a.

The face orientation detection unit 16a detects the orientation of the face of the pedestrian a1, the rider a2 of the bicycle B, or the like included in the plurality of images received by the communication unit 14.

Thus, the image extracting unit 16 can extract an image in which the facial features of the violators such as the pedestrian a1 are easily seen from the supplied images transmitted from the persons B1 to B3 around the violators in the face direction detecting unit 16 a.

The process of extracting the optimum image in the image extracting unit 16 will be described in detail in the following paragraphs with reference to fig. 6.

The reward providing unit 17 provides rewards for providing images to persons B1 to B3 around the violator who captured and transmitted the image of the violator. Specifically, the reward providing unit 17 provides the reward of the violator image to the photographer who has transmitted the image of the violator at the earliest time, the photographer who has transmitted the image of the optimum violator extracted by the image extracting unit 16, and the like.

Further, as the reward provided by the reward providing unit 17, for example, points such as exchangeable commodities, gift certificates, region joy certificates usable in a specific region, bonus money, and the like can be considered.

These rewards may be provided by directly integrating the contents of the contents.

Thus, when the traffic violation and the violator thereof are detected in the violation detecting unit 12, the persons B1 to B3 located around the violation detecting unit can be given an incentive to take an image of the violator. As a result, it is easy to provide more persons with images of violators, and thus management of traffic violations can be effectively performed. Further, since the violator is an object to be photographed by more people, the violator becomes hesitant when violating the traffic regulation, and the effect of suppressing the traffic violation can be further improved.

The reward provider 17 transmits the content of the reward given to the image provider of the violator and the information on the smartphone 25 and owner of the smartphone to the storage 18 and stores the information.

The storage unit 18 stores the contents of the traffic violation such as the invisible red signal detected by the violation detecting unit 12, the image for violation establishment extracted by the image extracting unit 16, the information of the violator, and the information on the image provider of the violator in association with each other.

Further, the storage unit 18 is sent only the certificate of the traffic violation and the image necessary for detecting the violator of the traffic violation from the violation detecting unit 12 and the image extracting unit 16. Therefore, images irrelevant to traffic violations such as invisible red signals, unclear images unsuitable for the establishment of traffic violations, images incapable of identifying violators, and the like are not stored in the storage unit 18.

The display control unit 19 controls the display of the display unit 22 provided in a police station or the like for managing traffic violations. Specifically, the display control unit 19 controls the display unit 22 to effectively display the information on the traffic violation and the violator thereof stored in the storage unit 18, one or more images associated with the information, an image of the violator provided by people around the violator, and the like.

<2-1 > processing in the violation detection unit 12 >

The details of the processing of the violation detecting unit 12 will be described below with reference to fig. 4.

As shown in fig. 4, the violation detecting unit 12 includes a Database (DB) 12a and a determining unit 12 b.

As shown in fig. 4, the DB 12a stores information on conditions for certifying a traffic violation such as an invisible signal (conditions including an image usable for certification).

Here, the conditions for certifying traffic violations such as invisible red signals include the following information: the image information of the traffic signal 40 on the road having the crosswalk Z on which the camera 20 is installed, the information (signal control signal, etc.) related to switching of the traffic signal 40, and the like are included.

The condition of the image available for certification means that the content of the image as evidence must satisfy the condition of the detected traffic violation. For example, the following conditions may be considered: the one image includes the red signal 40a and the pedestrian a1 or the like as an violator. Alternatively, when a plurality of images are combined and certified, there are conditions such as: the 1 st image includes a pedestrian a1 who enters the crosswalk Z without seeing the red signal 40a, and the 2 nd image includes a face portion when the pedestrian a1 is shot from the front.

The conditions of the image necessary for the detection of a violation may be set based on laws and the like stipulated in each country, and may be different for each country and each autonomous body.

As shown in fig. 4, the determination unit 12b detects whether or not there is a traffic violation by the pedestrian a1 or the like included in the image by referring the certification condition stored in the DB 12a to the image extracted from the plurality of images acquired by the image acquisition unit 11. When it is determined that the traffic violation can be confirmed as a blind signal, an image P1 (see fig. 8 and the like) for determining a violation suitable for the traffic violation confirmation is extracted and transmitted to the storage unit 18.

As the detection of a traffic violation using an image, for example, a processing area may be set for each function in an image of 500 ten thousand pixels. For example, a region including a traffic signal is set as a red signal sensing processing region, and a region from the vicinity of the stop line of the crosswalk Z to the inside of the crosswalk Z is set as a violator sensing processing region.

In the red signal sensing processing region, a point in time at which the traffic signal 40 becomes a red signal is detected by, for example, image processing, and thus becomes an initiation point when detecting the pedestrian a1 or the bicycle B that does not see the red signal.

In the violator sensing processing area, a pedestrian a1 or a rider a2 of a bicycle B or the like who does not see the signal crossing the pedestrian crossing Z is detected. Further, various violation information (e.g., number of violators, etc.) may also be collected in the area.

As shown in fig. 4, the determination unit 12b outputs the presence or absence of a traffic violation and the violation detection information (the violation specification image P1, information on the violation content, and the like) to the storage unit 18. Further, when a traffic violation is detected, the determination unit 12b outputs the violation detection information to the imaging notification unit 13.

<2-2 > and processing in the judgment section 15 >

The detailed processing content of the determination unit 15 will be described below with reference to fig. 5.

The determination unit 15 receives the provided images from the persons B1 to B3 around the violator via the communication unit 14. Then, the determination unit 15 extracts an image obtained by imaging the violator of the traffic violation detected in the violation detection unit 12 by the camera 20 from the storage unit 18, and compares the image with the supplied image.

Here, when it is determined that the person photographed in the provided image is the same person as the violator photographed by the camera 20 and stored in the storage unit 18 via the image acquisition unit 11, the images provided by the persons B1 to B3 around the violator are determined as the images of the violators.

Here, the determination as to whether or not the provided image is an image of a violator is performed based on whether or not the features of the face, clothing, and body shape of the violator photographed in the image photographed by the camera 20 match the features of the face, clothing, body shape, and the like of the person photographed in the provided image. That is, the image captured by the camera 20 is an image for the traffic violation and the establishment of the violator, and is an image of the violator taken.

This makes it possible to easily determine whether or not the person photographed in the provided image is a violator, with reference to the image photographed by the camera 20.

The determination unit 15 transmits only the provided image of the image determined as the violator to the image extraction unit 16 and the storage unit 18.

<2-3 > processing in the image extraction section 16 >

The details of the processing of the image extraction unit 16 will be described below with reference to fig. 6.

The image extraction unit 16 receives only the image of the violator who took a traffic violation such as the disregard signal detected by the violation detection unit 12 out of the acquired provided images via the communication unit 14, and extracts an optimum image showing the feature of the violator from the provided image which took the violator. Specifically, the image extracting unit 16 includes a face direction detecting unit 16a as shown in fig. 6 in order to extract an optimal image.

The face orientation detection unit 16a detects the orientation of the face of a violator (a pedestrian a1, a rider a2 of a bicycle B, or the like) included in the image, in order to extract an optimal image that reliably shows the characteristics of the violator who has a traffic violation, such as a blind red signal.

More specifically, the face orientation detecting unit 16a detects the orientation of the face of the violator captured in the image in which the traffic violation such as the invisible red signal is detected, and extracts an image in which the face of the violator is captured from substantially the front.

Therefore, the image extracting unit 16 excludes the provided image that is taken in a state where the pedestrian a1 who is a violator who is a blind red signal walks with his head down or his side, for example, and that is considered not to actually show the features of the violator, and extracts only the provided image that is most suitable for identifying the violator.

Then, the image extracting unit 16 outputs the extracted most suitable image information to the reward providing unit 17 and the storage unit 18.

Thus, even when a large number of images of violators are provided by persons B1 to B3 located around the violators, only the most suitable image showing the characteristics of the violators can be extracted and stored in the storage unit 18. Thus, in a police station or the like that manages traffic violations, management of a violator can be performed with reference to only the extracted most appropriate provided image.

The storage unit 18 stores the extracted most suitable provided image in association with the contents of the violation detected by the violation detecting unit 12 as the most suitable image information for specifying the violator.

<2-4, information stored in the storage unit 18 >

In the violation preventing device 10 of the present embodiment, as described above, information on the detected traffic violation, the extracted most suitable provided image information, information on the provider of the image of the violator, image information captured by the camera 20, and the like are stored in the storage unit 18 in association with each other.

The storage unit 18 is a storage means such as a flash memory capable of writing and erasing data, and as shown in fig. 7, includes an image information storage area 18a, a violation detection information storage area 18b, and a violator image provider information storage area 18 c.

The image information storage area 18a stores the image information acquired by the image acquiring unit 11, the image information related to the traffic violation detected by the violation detecting unit 12, the information of the most suitable provided image of the violator extracted by the image extracting unit 16, and the like.

More specifically, the image information storage area 18a stores the following image information.

The image information including the traffic signal and the violator acquired by the image acquisition unit 11

The image information including the face of the violator acquired by the image acquisition unit 11

Image information for use in the violation detection unit 12 to certify a traffic violation

The most suitable provided image information provided by persons B1 to B3 around the violators and extracted by the image extracting unit 16

The violation detection information storage area 18b stores information related to the contents of traffic violations (contents of violations, violators, violation places, date and time of violations, etc.) detected by the violation detection unit 12, such as invisible red signals, characteristics of violators (face, clothing, articles held, type and color of bicycles, etc.), and the like.

The violator image provider information storage area 18c stores information on persons B1 to B3 located around the violator who took the image of the violator.

More specifically, the violator image provider information storage area 18c stores various information such as:

personal information (name, sex, age, address, contact address, etc.) of the provider of the image of the violator

Reward achievement (number of rewards, type of rewards earned, etc.) for providing images.

<3, display mode in display section 22 >

In the violation preventing system 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the traffic violation person is detected with respect to the traffic violation such as the invisible red signal detected by the violation detecting unit 12, and the image and various information necessary for the establishment of the traffic violation and the identification of the violation person are stored in the storage unit 18. Further, in the present violation preventing system 1, the display unit 22 such as a liquid crystal display provided in a police station or the like displays various information stored in the storage unit 18.

That is, in the violation preventing system 1, various information related to the traffic violation and the violator, such as the image P1 for specifying the violation stored in the storage unit 18 and the image P2 for specifying the violator provided from the vicinity of the violator, are displayed on the display unit 22.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 8, 9(a) and 9(b), the contents of the violation related to the traffic violation such as the invisible red signal, and various information related to the violator, the image P1 and the image P2 are displayed on the display unit 22.

<3-1, display example of violation content Using Single display Screen >

Fig. 8 shows the display screen S1 when all the related information of a traffic violation is displayed in one display screen.

As shown in fig. 8, the display screen S1 includes three display areas, i.e., a violation content display area 51, a determination image display area 52, and a violator/image provider information display area 53.

The violation content (e.g., disregard of the red signal), the violation place, and the date and time of image capturing are displayed in the violation content display area 51. In the present embodiment, as shown in fig. 8, since the two images are used to establish the traffic violation and detect the violator, the year, month, day, and second at the time of capturing each image are described.

In the determination image display area 52, an image for detecting the violation content and the violator displayed in the violation content display area 51 is displayed. In the present embodiment, as shown in fig. 8, one image P1 for specifying a violation and one image P2 for specifying a violator are displayed.

The violation determination image P1 shows an image taken in such a manner that the traffic signal 40 when including a red signal and the pedestrian a1 who enters the crosswalk Z.

The image P1 obtained by photographing the violator from the front can be easily acquired because the camera 20 is attached to the traffic signal 40 provided on the crosswalk Z or its vicinity.

Thus, the traffic violation not seeing the red signal can be confirmed by one image P1 including the traffic signal 40 in the case of the red signal and the pedestrian a1 in the crosswalk Z.

The violator specifying image P2 indicates the most suitable offered image extracted by the image extracting unit 16 among the offered images from the persons B1 to B3 around the violator who has detected the traffic violation having the invisible red signal in the violation detecting unit 12. The image P2 can be used to display a most appropriate provision image showing the characteristics (face, clothing, etc.) of the violator, and therefore management of traffic violation can be effectively conducted in a police station or the like.

The violator/image provider information display area 53 displays information related to a violator (a pedestrian a1, a rider a2 of a bicycle B, or the like) detected using the violator specifying image P2 displayed in the specifying image display area 52. For example, the displayed violator information includes data such as the face characteristics of the violator, clothing, articles held, and the type and color of the bicycle. In addition, the name, contact address, and the like of the owner of the smartphone 25 that transmitted the provided image are displayed as the violator image provider information.

As described above, in the violation preventing system 1 of the present embodiment, the display unit 22 displays information (violation content, identification image, other information, and the like) necessary for certifying a traffic violation regardless of the red signal and detecting a violator who violates the traffic violation, and information related to the provider of the violator image. Then, as shown in fig. 8, the information is displayed on the single display screen S1 in the display unit 22.

Thus, a police officer who manages traffic violations such as invisible red signals using the violation preventing system 1 can easily manage traffic violations by merely confirming the display screen S1 shown in fig. 8. Thus, the police or the like can improve the management efficiency as compared with the conventional management method for traffic violations such as invisible red signals.

<3-2, example of displaying violation content Using multiple display screens >

Next, fig. 9(a) and 9(b) show a display screen S2 and a display screen S3 when information relating to one traffic violation is displayed on each of the plurality of display screens.

As shown in fig. 8, both the display screen S2 and the display screen S3 have three display areas, i.e., a violation content display area 51, a specification image display area 52, and a violator/image provider information display area 53, as in the display screen S1.

The display contents in the violation content display area 51 and the violator/image provider information display area 53 are the same as those in the display screen S1, and therefore, detailed description thereof is omitted here.

In the display screen S2, only one image P1 for certifying the violation content displayed in the violation content display area 51 is displayed in the determination image display area 52.

In the present embodiment, as shown in fig. 9(a), the traffic violation of the blind signal is certified using one violation specification image P1, and the violation-preventing image P2 shown in fig. 9(b) is displayed by clicking the triangular switching button 54.

When the "next" switching button 54 is clicked from the display state of the violation specification image P1 shown in fig. 9(a), the display screen S3 is displayed.

In the determination image display area 52 of the display screen S3, an image P2 of the violator is displayed, which is provided by persons B1 to B3 located around the violator. In the present embodiment, as shown in fig. 9(b), a violator is detected using one image P2 for specifying a violator. Then, the previous screen (display screen S2) or the next screen is displayed by clicking the triangular switching button 54 (previous and next) shown in fig. 9 b.

Further, the display contents displayed on the next screen include an image for specifying a violation, an image for preventing a violation, and the like, which are the remaining information related to the violation.

In addition, for example, in the case of a country or a region where a fine such as a violation fine is collected for a traffic violation such as an invisible signal, data of a bill of the violation fine for a violator and the like may be displayed as another display screen.

The data of the bill of the violation fine is generated by a violation fine bill generation unit not shown and stored in the storage unit 18. The data of the bill includes a payment amount (fine), an address of the payer, and the like.

As described above, in the violation preventing system 1 of the present embodiment, information (violation content, identification image, other information, and the like) necessary for managing one traffic violation can be displayed on a plurality of display screens of the display unit 22.

Thus, the police performing the traffic violation management such as disregarding the red signal using the violation preventing system 1 can easily determine whether or not the traffic violation is to be managed by checking the display screen S2, the display screen S3, and the like shown in fig. 9(a) and 9 (b). Thus, the police can confirm only 2 to 3 display screens to confirm the minimum necessary information and images, and therefore, the management efficiency can be improved compared with the conventional management method for traffic violations such as blind signals.

[ other embodiments ]

While one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

(A)

In the above embodiment, an example is described in which persons around the violator are reminded to take a picture of the violator by a voice message output from the speaker 21. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

For example, as shown in fig. 10(a), instead of the voice message, a message for prompting surrounding persons of the violator to photograph the violator is displayed on a display (display device) 123 provided in the vicinity of the traffic signal 40.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 10(b), the "violator is present" is displayed on the display screen of the display 123. Please take and send an image of the violator. "this message.

Alternatively, as shown in fig. 10(c), an image of the violator and "the violator is present" may be displayed on the display screen of the display 123. Please take and send an image of the violator. "this message.

The image of the violator displayed on the upper layer of the display 123 shown in fig. 10(c) may be an image obtained by photographing the violator from the front side by the camera 20. Alternatively, the display 123 may display a provided image of an image provided by persons B1 to B3 around the violator and determined as the violator first.

In this case, since the person around the violator can be reminded to take an image of the violator, the violator becomes hesitant in violation of the traffic regulation due to shame or the like. As a result, the occurrence of traffic violations can be effectively prevented.

(B)

In the above embodiment, an example is described in which the detection of a violation and the identification of a violator are performed using an image including the violator (the pedestrian a1 or the like) and the traffic signal 40 captured by the camera 20. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

For example, the violation deterrent system 101 may be: as shown in fig. 11, the traffic violation detection unit 12 receives the signal control signal and the sensing result of the sensor 31 to detect a traffic violation such as a blind red signal.

In the violation preventing system 101, the violation detecting unit 112 may receive the signal control signal from the signal control device 30 that controls the traffic signal 40 and the sensing result of the sensor 31 that senses the entrance of the pedestrian or the like into the crosswalk as shown in fig. 12.

Thus, by sensing the entrance of a pedestrian, a bicycle, or the like into the crosswalk in a time period of the red signal that can be confirmed from the signal control signal in the sensor 31, the disregard red signal can be detected in the determination unit 112b with reference to the certification conditions stored in the DB 112 a.

As a method of detecting a violation, a combination of a violation detection based on the image information shown in fig. 1 and a sensor sensing result and a signal control signal shown in fig. 11 may be used.

That is, as the system configuration, it is possible to select an optimum combination according to the type of traffic violation detected by combining a camera (image pickup device) for acquiring image information, a sensor, and a signal control signal from a signal control device.

Thus, for example, when the traffic violation is difficult to be certified using only the image information, the traffic violation can be detected by combining the signal control signal and the image information captured in the time slot of the red signal in accordance with the signal control signal.

(C)

In the above embodiment, an example is described in which when a traffic violation of one violator is detected, a voice message prompting the violator to take a picture is output to people around the violator. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

For example, traffic violations of multiple violators may also be detected in the violation detection section 12.

In this case, the violation detecting unit 12 may output a voice message to people around a plurality of violators.

Therefore, the traffic violation of multiple violators which occur simultaneously can be effectively prevented.

(D)

In the above embodiment, an example is described in which the face direction detection unit 16a that detects the direction of the face of the violator in the image is provided in order to extract the most suitable image showing the characteristics of the violator. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

For example, a sensor or the like that detects the actual orientation of the face of the violator in real time instead of the orientation of the face of the violator in the image may be used as the face orientation detecting unit.

In this case, if a violator who does not see the red signal is detected, the direction of the face of the violator may be detected in real time, and the detection result may be transmitted to the camera so that the image can be taken when the direction of the face is directly facing the camera.

Thus, an image most suitable for identifying a person by face authentication can be captured by the camera, and the most suitable image can be acquired on the side of the violation preventing device.

(E)

In the above embodiment, an example is described in which when a traffic violation is detected by a violator including a pedestrian or a cyclist, a voice message prompting the violator to be photographed is output to people around the violator. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

For example, as shown in fig. 13, the violation preventing system 201 may be configured to include a light irradiation device 24 that irradiates a light spot (spotlight) to the violator so that the surrounding people can easily see who the violator is.

In this case, as shown in fig. 14, the lighting control unit 13b included in the imaging notification unit 213 of the violation preventing device 210 controls the light irradiation device 24 to irradiate the violator of the traffic violation detected by the violation detecting unit 12 with light.

Further, the light emitted from the light irradiation device 24 is preferably focused so as to change the irradiation direction so as to follow the movement of the violator.

Thus, when a traffic violation is detected particularly at night, a voice message for prompting the imaging of the violator is output from the speaker 21, and light is applied to the violator. Thus, the person around the violator can immediately recognize that the spotlighted person is a violator. As a result, the surrounding persons can photograph the violator without fail, and thus it is possible to prevent the violation preventing device from receiving the image of the person who is photographed by mistake and is not the violator.

(F)

In the above embodiment, an example in which one camera 20 is provided on the road in one imaging range to image a pedestrian or the like is described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

For example, a plurality of cameras may be provided for one shooting range (one crosswalk).

In this case, the determination accuracy of the violator can be improved by performing enlarged shooting or the like of the face portion of the violator by using each camera.

(G)

In the above embodiment, as shown in fig. 2 and 3, an example in which the camera 20 is provided above the traffic signal 40 is described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

For example, as shown in fig. 15(a), a camera 120 having a rectangular shape in plan view may be provided at a lower portion of the traffic signal 40. As shown in fig. 15(b) and 15(c), the cameras 120 having the same shape may be provided on the upper part or the side surface of the traffic signal 40.

(H)

In the above embodiment, the description has been given by taking an example in which the camera 20 is attached to the traffic signal 40. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

For example, an imaging device such as a camera may be provided on a column or the like different from the traffic signal.

Among them, it is expected that a violator or the like who disregards the traffic signal confirms the color of the traffic signal before crossing the crosswalk. Therefore, if an image of the instant when the violator checks the color of the traffic light is taken, the face of the violator inevitably faces the camera, and in view of this, it is more preferable that the image pickup device such as the camera is provided in the vicinity of the traffic light.

(I)

In the above-described embodiment, an example is described in which the violator is identified using an image obtained by photographing the face of the violator with a blind signal from the front. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

For example, instead of using only an image in which a face is photographed from the front, an image photographed from another angle may be combined with an image photographed from the front to specify a violator.

In this case, since a part of a face, clothing, an article held by the person, and the like, which are characteristic of the violator and can be recognized by an image taken from a direction other than the front direction, can be recognized, the accuracy of specifying the violator can be further improved.

(J)

In the above embodiment, an example of specifying an illicit signal violator such as the pedestrian a1 passing through the pedestrian crossing Z on which the pedestrian traffic signal 40 is installed, or the rider a2 of the bicycle B has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

For example, a crossing prohibition violation of a pedestrian or a bicycle crossing a non-traffic signal or a crosswalk and a crossing prohibited road or the like may be detected and the violator of the violation may be determined.

In this case, the violator can be identified in the same manner as in the above embodiment by providing a camera or the like at a place where there are many passers to photograph the violator.

(K)

In the above embodiment, an example is described in which a traffic violation of a blind signal of a pedestrian a1, a rider a2 of a bicycle B, or the like is detected and a violator of the traffic violation is identified. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

For example, other traffic violations such as two-person co-riding or lane violations of bicycles may also be detected and the violators determined.

That is, the present invention can be applied to the detection of other kinds of traffic violations and the determination of violators, in compliance with the traffic regulations specified by the country or region.

(L)

In the above embodiment, an example is described in which the information of the provider of the image of the violator who violates the traffic regulation is stored, and the personal information of the provider is displayed on the display unit 22 provided in the police station or the like. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

For example, the personal information may be deleted after the reward is provided to the smartphone 25 (for example, an integrated value is given) from the reward providing unit 17, so that the personal information is not displayed on the display unit 22 provided in the police station or the like. As described above, in the case where the provision of the reward is completed on the spot to the provider of the image of the violator, it is not necessary to save the personal information.

Thus, the personal information of the provider of the image of the violator can be protected from the viewpoint of personal information protection.

(M)

In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which a message for prompting a person around a violator to take a picture of the violator and a provided image from an image provider of the violator are displayed on one display. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

For example, a display device for displaying a message for reminding a person around the violator to take a picture may be provided as a display device different from the image display device for displaying an image from the image provider of the violator.

Industrial applicability

The violation preventing device of the present invention exhibits an effect of effectively preventing traffic violations by pedestrians or cyclists, and therefore can be widely applied to traffic management systems installed on major roads and the like, for example.

Claims (16)

1. A violation-deterrent device for deterring traffic violations by pedestrians or cyclists, the violation-deterrent device comprising:

a violation detection section that detects traffic violations of pedestrians or cyclists, an

A photographing notifying section for notifying persons around the violator of the traffic violation detected in the violation detecting section to photograph an image of the violator,

an image acquisition unit for acquiring a1 st image obtained by imaging a violator who violates a traffic regulation by an imaging device provided on a road on which the traffic regulation has occurred,

a communication section that receives, from a communication terminal owned by the surrounding person, the 2 nd image taken by the surrounding person of the violator notified by the photographing notification section, and

and a determination unit that compares the 1 st image acquired by the image acquisition unit with the 2 nd image received by the communication unit to determine whether the person captured in the 2 nd image is the violator.

2. The violation deterrent device of claim 1,

the communication unit may communicate with a communication terminal held by a person around the violator during a predetermined time after the traffic violation is detected by the violation detecting unit.

3. The violation deterrent device of claim 1,

the shooting notification part is provided with a voice control part for controlling a voice output device, and the voice output device outputs a voice message for reminding people around the violator to shoot the violator.

4. The violation deterrent device of claim 1,

the shooting notification part is provided with a No. 1 display control part which controls a display device, the display device is arranged in a road where the traffic violation occurs, and displays a message which reminds people around the violator to shoot the violator.

5. The violation deterrent device of claim 4,

the 1 st display control unit causes the display device to display the image acquired by the image acquisition unit.

6. The violation deterrent device of claim 1,

the communication unit further includes an image extracting unit that extracts an image most suitable for identifying the violator from the images received by the communication unit.

7. The violation deterrent device of claim 6,

the image processing apparatus further includes a reward providing unit that provides a reward to a sender who has sent the image extracted by the image extracting unit.

8. The violation deterrent device of claim 4,

it also comprises a2 nd display control part, the 2 nd display control part controls the image display device arranged on the road with the traffic violation,

the 2 nd display control unit causes the image display device to display the image extracted by the image extraction unit.

9. The violation deterrent device of claim 1,

the violation detection unit detects the presence or absence of a traffic violation without a visual signal using at least one of the image acquired by the image acquisition unit and control information for controlling a traffic signal captured in the image.

10. The violation deterrent device of claim 1,

the image acquisition unit acquires an image including the violator and the traffic signal.

11. A violation deterrent system is provided with:

the violation deterrent device of claim 3, and

the voice output device is arranged near a road with a pedestrian crossing and outputs voice messages for reminding people around the violators to shoot the violators.

12. A violation deterrent system is provided with:

the violation deterrent device of claim 4, and

the display device is arranged near a road with a pedestrian crossing and displays a message for reminding people around the violator to shoot the violator.

13. A violation deterrent system is provided with:

the violation deterrent device of claim 1, and

the image pickup device is provided in the vicinity of a road having a crosswalk, and picks up an image acquired by the image acquisition unit.

14. The violation deterrent system of claim 13,

the camera device shoots pedestrians or bicycles passing on the pedestrian crossing.

15. The violation deterrent system of claim 13 or 14,

the imaging device is provided in the vicinity of a pedestrian traffic signal provided on a road having a pedestrian crossing.

16. A violation-deterrent device for deterring traffic violations by pedestrians or cyclists, the violation-deterrent device comprising:

a violation detecting section for detecting traffic violations of pedestrians or cyclists,

a photographing notifying section which notifies people around the violator of the traffic violation detected in the violation detecting section to photograph an image of the violator, and

a communication unit that receives images taken by people around the violator, which are notified by the imaging notification unit, from communication terminals owned by the people around the violator,

the communication unit may communicate with a communication terminal held by a person around the violator during a predetermined time after the traffic violation is detected by the violation detecting unit.

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