JP2006190294A - Personal security system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a security system capable of immediate suitable management while actually confirming a content of an abnormality at a site without being based on prediction like before by providing real security information "whether the abnormal circumstance actually occurred" and what the "content" of the abnormal circumstance is to a person who goes out. <P>SOLUTION: In this personal security system, the portable information equipment is provided with a means instructing an image pickup means to start to pick up an image or to transmit the picked up image information by radio, and the image pickup means starts to picking up an image or transmits the picked-up image information based on the instruction from the portable information equipment. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention can be used to detect emergency situations such as illegal intrusion, theft, gas leaks, fires and sudden illnesses in the house when going out, car theft while shopping, and assaults and lost children while going out. The present invention relates to a security system that makes it possible to notify an individual who has a wireless receiver such as a personal handy horn system to take an appropriate action.

  In recent years, crimes such as school violence, stolen cars, and empty nests have become commonplace, and measures to deal with them have become urgent.

  As disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-36154, a conventional indoor home security has a thermal sensor, a smoke sensor, a gas sensor, a security sensor, etc. arranged in each room in the house. When an abnormality such as a gas leak is detected, the alarm is activated, and the abnormality is notified to the pager or mobile phone, and the alarm is released from the outside.

  In automobile security, a product is commercially available in which a horn automatically sounds when a security detection sensor detects it.

  Furthermore, the only way to deal with the kidnapping and thieves of women and children is to use a product that sounds a security buzzer.

  However, in the home security in the home, construction such as sensor wiring to each room is required at the time of installation, and it cannot be easily installed. Also, in order to respond appropriately to emergency signals from these sensors, the only way to request security was to pay a security fee of tens of thousands of yen per month to a major security agent.

  Further, although information from each sensor can notify a pager or a mobile phone of an abnormality, there is a problem that the user does not know whether or not the alarm can be canceled by the remote control only with the abnormality signal. Even if you contact the police in the case of crime prevention or the fire department in the event of a fire, you cannot confirm whether there is a really illegal intrusion or a fire, so you may report that the sensor is malfunctioning or an intruder There is a possibility that the alarm will be canceled even though is still inside.

  In addition, in the case of conventional security guards for homes, it is necessary to leave the “key” of the home with the security guard. However, “handing over the key” to your home security company is the same as “taking all of your life, body, and property”. And even if the security company is reliable at a major company, the risk of misuse by “taking a key” is actually small, as long as the behavior of the individual employee cannot be fully managed. It can not be said. The configuration of Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-36154, which will be described later, can be said to have cleared the problem in this respect because the housekeeper who is going out receives the signal from the sensor and deals with it. However, in the configuration of Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-36154, as in the case of the conventional security guard, the information from the “sensor” is “possibility of occurrence of an abnormal situation” (information on the possibility “predict”) There is a problem that “real contents of facts” such as “what is true, what is its contents” cannot be obtained (the occurrence of a time lag) unless you go to the site and look at the situation. As described above, the present invention is completely different from the configuration of the above-mentioned Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 6-36154 in that it allows a family member who is out of the office to immediately grasp the “facts / truth contents” of the home away from home. .

  That is, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-36154, the main controller activates an alarm device when various sensors detect an abnormality, and the pager or the mobile phone carried by the outside person is connected to the pager by a telephone line. A configuration in which information indicating that an abnormality has been detected is transmitted, and a configuration in which an outsider confirms an abnormal situation by telephone and cancels an alarm are disclosed. However, in the configuration of this publication, what is installed in the house is only a “sensor” for sensing “possibility of occurrence of an abnormal situation”. Therefore, the information detected by the “sensor” is only “prediction” information that “an abnormal situation may have occurred”, and whether or not an abnormal situation has occurred. I don't know if it's such an abnormal situation. Originally "sensor" is such a thing. The conventional sensors installed in homes are also limited to such “sensors”. Because it is impossible to see the “contents” of an abnormal situation that cannot be seen by “sensors” unless the situation in the house, that is, the privacy of the customer (customer for the security service provider) can be seen at any time, This is because it is not allowed for privacy protection. The above-mentioned “sensor” is not allowed to know such privacy information, so it is allowed to be installed in a house by a security provider.

  But here is also the limit of security by the “sensor” method. The “sensor” can only indicate that there is a “possibility that an abnormal situation has occurred”. As for “whether or not an abnormal situation has really occurred” and what the “content” of the abnormal situation is, it is only possible to actually go to the site or make an inquiry to the householder by telephone or the like. And in fact, even if the “sensor” detects the “possibility of occurrence” of an abnormal situation, it was actually caused by the failure of the electrical system or the behavior of mice, cats, etc. Often.

  Therefore, even the content of Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-36154 is not different from that transmitted to a conventional security provider as long as the information from the “sensor” is transmitted to the outsider. In other words, as with conventional security guards, the outsiders do not know at all whether the information of the “sensor” is “whether an abnormal situation has really occurred” or what the “content” of the abnormal situation is. There should be no. Therefore, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-36154 describes that a person who goes out can cancel an alarm by using a mobile phone or the like. However, as described above, “whether an abnormal situation has really occurred” and its abnormality are described. Since the “content” of the situation is unknown to the outsider, it should not be known whether the alarm can be canceled (because it is based on “forecast”). Therefore, even with the configuration of Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-36154, the problem that has occurred in the security by the conventional security guard company (that is, only the prediction information from the “sensor” can be obtained. I don't know what the “content” of the abnormal situation and “what happened.” Basically, therefore, there is no choice but to act based on the “prediction” of “the possibility of an abnormal situation”. The problem that extra time and effort are required to confirm the prediction) remains unsolved.

  In particular, depending on the signal from the “sensor”, only information indicating “possibility of an abnormal situation” can be obtained. Therefore, at first, an employee of a security provider rushed to the scene (for 3 minutes during this period). It takes ~ 15 minutes), and if you look around the site and determine that there is a high probability of “abnormal”, then you can take measures such as reporting to the police or fire department. In such a conventional security system, since it depends only on the signal from the “sensor” “possible abnormal situation”, it takes extra time to confirm it, and the police or fire department immediately There is a very big problem that it is not possible to report to, or to take appropriate action immediately.

  The present invention is for solving such a problem of the prior art. For the outsiders, the real “whether or not the abnormal situation has occurred” and what the “content” of the abnormal situation is. A security system that provides `` security information '' and makes it possible to immediately take appropriate measures while actually checking the `` contents '' of abnormal situations at the site without being based on `` forecast '' as in the past It is intended to provide.

  On the other hand, multiple cameras have been installed in the store for the purpose of shoplifting, fraudulent detection, monitoring of employees' work attitudes, etc. at supermarkets and pachinko halls, etc., and videos taken with this camera in a separate room. There is a system to monitor on the monitor. However, such a system is intended for monitoring “in the store” where there is no privacy problem, and does not anticipate a “residential” where there is a privacy problem. In addition, a monitor is set up in a “separate room adjacent to the store” to watch. This is because if there is an illegal act in the store, it is necessary to go to the site immediately and deal with it, so it is necessary to place a monitor near the store. Therefore, in such a conventional system, there is no idea that an individual who is out of the office like the present invention monitors the situation of his / her home on a display device which is “mobile”. . Therefore, the monitoring system with the monitor in the supermarket or pachinko hall as described above is limited to the monitoring of establishments that are not related to privacy, and does not assume any “residential” related to privacy, Monitoring is either done in the office or by a major security agent, and it is not assumed that an individual will monitor with a “portable information terminal” while going out. In addition, the monitoring system with the monitor in the supermarket or pachinko hall as described above is based on the principle of “always monitoring”, and when an abnormality is detected by the “sensor” as in the present invention (only) There is no idea of collecting video information. In these respects, it can be said that the above system is greatly different from the present invention.

  As described above, as a conventional technique, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-36154, a combination of a “sensor” and a mobile phone or the like is used to notify a person who has gone out when a “possibility of an abnormal situation” is detected There are already two technologies, such as supermarkets and pachinko halls, where the inside of the store is constantly monitored.

  However, both of these two prior arts have both the actual true situation at home (the abnormal situation detected by the sensor) when there is a “possibility of an abnormal situation” at home while the individual is out. The problem is to immediately grasp the possibility of the occurrence of this problem and what kind of content it is, if any, so that appropriate action can be taken immediately. It cannot be solved. In other words, such a problem cannot be solved even by combining the above two conventional techniques. This is because the two prior arts mentioned above have the idea that an individual who has gone out in response to a report from a “sensor” can remotely control a home camera with a portable information device to collect information about the situation inside the home. This is because there is no (interactive idea). In the first place, since the two conventional techniques described above have different application ranges, it is considered extremely difficult for those skilled in the art to have the idea of combining them.

Also, in the case of a thief in a car, there was no way to deal with when the horn was cut or stolen. Often, the horn continues to ring after the criminal escapes, causing inconvenience to the neighborhood.
Furthermore, if a woman or child is attacked by a kidnapping or thief, the buzzer will not be effective if there is no helper around.

  The present invention is intended to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and to the outsiders, "whether an abnormal situation really occurred" and what is the "content" of the abnormal situation, Security system that provides "security information" and enables immediate and appropriate action while confirming actual "contents" of actual abnormal situations without relying on "forecast" as in the past Is intended to provide.

  Further, in view of the above points, the present invention eliminates the need for wiring work in home security, and when an abnormality occurs, the individual immediately reports the content of the abnormality without requesting a security agent. (Instead of “predicting”, actually “knowing” with video or audio) and appropriate actions can be taken, and in car security, the situation of the thief site can be understood, The purpose is to provide a security system for women and children that can reliably contact close relatives and the police in the event of an emergency. It is another object of the present invention to provide a security system that can grasp the position of an individual or a car that has been hit by an emergency based on GPS information. In addition, the present invention provides a security system that can prevent video information and audio information in a house, outdoors, or in a car from being leaked to the outside and violating personal privacy. Also aimed.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention has the following configurations (1) to (19). The following (1) to (19) respectively correspond to claims 1 to 19 of the claims.

(1) One or more sensors installed in a house to detect abnormal situations such as illegal intrusion, fire, and gas leakage (magnet sensor, infra red heat sensor, impact sensor, Gas leak sensor, heat sensor for detecting fire, smoke sensor, etc.) and one or a plurality of imaging means installed in the house and imaging the situation in the house when at least the abnormal situation is detected ( A digital still camera, a digital video camera, a CCD camera, a video camera, an infrared camera, etc.), a means for wirelessly transmitting video information captured by the imaging means to a predetermined destination, and an individual carrying it outdoors. Portable information equipment (PHS, mobile phone, notebook computer, PDA (Personal Digital Assistance), etc.) And means for receiving image information (still image information or moving image information) in a wireless, and means for displaying the received video information, the portable information apparatus having a, a, a personal security system. The above-mentioned “predetermined partner” means the address of an information device (including an ID code) carried by a predetermined individual such as the person who resides in the house, his / her family or his / her friend. And so on.

  Further, in the configuration of (1), the image pickup means images the situation in the room and transmits the video information in a plurality of ways as follows. First, when the sensor detects an abnormal situation, the sensor sends its signal to the imaging means, and the imaging means accordingly starts imaging the situation in the room and automatically The captured video information is wirelessly transmitted to the portable information device. Second, when the sensor detects an abnormal situation, the sensor wirelessly transmits the signal to the portable information device, and wirelessly transmits a control signal from the portable information device side to the imaging means. (In this case, in order to protect the privacy, the image pickup means is prevented from operating unless a control signal is transmitted with an encryption such as a password added). Then, based on the control signal transmitted wirelessly, the imaging means starts to operate and starts imaging. Then, the imaging means is a method of wirelessly transmitting the captured video information to the portable information device. Thirdly, the imaging means always performs imaging, and when the sensor detects an abnormality, based on a signal from the sensor, the imaging means captures the video information captured by the portable information. This is a method of wireless transmission to the device. Fourthly, the imaging means always performs imaging, and when the sensor detects an abnormality, a signal from the sensor is wirelessly transmitted to the portable information device, and in response, the portable information is received. Based on a control signal (control signal to which a password is added) wirelessly transmitted from the device, the imaging means wirelessly transmits the captured video information to the portable information device. The invention of (1) includes any of the first to fourth methods described above.

(2) In the personal security system according to the above (1), the house includes means for wirelessly transmitting a signal from the sensor to a predetermined partner, and the portable information device includes: A personal security system comprising means for wirelessly receiving a signal from the sensor.

(3) In the personal security system according to (1) and (2) above, the portable information device starts imaging or wirelessly transmits the captured video information to the imaging unit. A security unit for personal use, characterized in that the imaging unit starts imaging or transmits captured video information based on a command from the portable information device. System.

  Note that, as described above, in the present invention, a control signal is sent from the portable information device to operate the imaging means in the house, but in that case, a predetermined encryption or It is desirable that the imaging means does not operate unless a password is assigned. Because if this is done, even if this portable information device is stolen or lost, it will be picked up by others and the situation in the house will be seen on the video etc. This is because the fear of being violated can be eliminated.

  It is also necessary to consider privacy protection between families. In other words, as a general rule, privacy protection is necessary among families apart from infants. For this reason, for example, in a place commonly used by a family such as a living room or a kitchen, the whole family can control the imaging means from the outside with a common password. However, it is desirable that the imaging means cannot be controlled from outside without having a unique password for each person's private room.

(4) In the personal security system according to (1) to (3) above, in addition, one or a plurality of microphones and voice information captured by the microphones are predetermined in the house. Means for wirelessly transmitting to the portable information device, means for wirelessly receiving voice information from the microphone, means for outputting the received voice information by voice or text, A personal security system characterized by comprising:

  Here, the portable information device includes a means for wirelessly receiving voice information from the microphone and outputting the voice information as voice or characters. The voice information is directly outputted by a speaker. And a configuration in which the voice information is once converted into character information by a voice recognition device (speech character conversion device) and displayed as character information on a display. In other words, in the present invention, the voice of the criminal who has entered the house can be heard as speech as it is, or the voice of the criminal can be converted into text information for display and read (during a meeting or business negotiation). If you can't listen to voice information, such as the above, it is very advantageous to convert the voice to text.

(5) In the personal security system according to (1) to (4) above, one or more alarm devices (emergency bell, flashlight, etc.) are provided inside or outside the house. The portable information device is a personal security system comprising means for wirelessly transmitting a control signal for controlling the operation or stop of the alarm device. This solves problems such as the alarm device being activated and the criminal getting out of the way and not being stopped, causing annoyance in the neighborhood, or conversely, the criminal still has a criminal but the alarm stops after a predetermined time from the timer. Is done.

(6) In the personal security system described in (1) to (5) above, a person in the house operates when an emergency such as illegal intrusion, fire or sudden illness occurs in the house. In addition, there is an emergency occurrence information transmission section (a major security security company calls with a name such as “panic button”) that can send a signal indicating the occurrence of an emergency to a predetermined destination, The portable information device is a personal security system comprising means capable of wirelessly receiving a signal from the emergency occurrence information transmitter.

(7) In the personal security system according to any one of (1) to (6) above, a moving means for moving the imaging direction of the imaging means is further provided in the house, and the portable The type information device is a personal security system characterized by comprising means for wirelessly transmitting a control signal for controlling the moving means. That is, according to the configuration of (7), the person or family can remotely control the moving means in the house with a portable information device and change the direction of the imaging means while going out. It is possible to capture the entire room (with no blind spots) and obtain the entire room status as video information.

  In the above inventions (1) to (7), for example, as shown in FIG. 1, a crime prevention / fire detection sensor (magnet sensor (window Detecting the opening and closing of glass and doors), infrared sensors (also called “infrared sensors” that detect the heat of the human body), impact sensors (piezoelectric elements that detect impacts on doors, etc.), gas leak sensors (detect gas leaks) Detection), thermal sensor (fire detection), smoke sensor (fire detection), etc.) and panic button (when a home resident panics due to a bandit intrusion or fire / disease attack, etc.) Button). In addition, a CCD camera (or an infrared camera) and a microphone are installed in the house. In addition, in the house, a wireless transmitter / receiver such as a wireless transmission / reception telephone or a personal computer having a wireless transmission / reception function is provided. In addition, an alarm device (such as an emergency bell or a flashlight) is installed inside or outside the house. In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, individuals (hereinafter referred to as “users”) who are residents of the above-mentioned residences can use portable information terminals (PHS, mobile phones, notebook computers, PDAs (Personal Digital Assistance)) used outdoors. Etc.).

  According to the configuration of FIG. 1 as described above, the following operation can be achieved. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, when the sensor detects an abnormality (or the home person presses the panic button), the user who is out is notified by (1) and (2) in FIG. The user knows the situation in the house with images and sounds according to (3), (4), (5), and (6) in FIG. The user confirms the situation in the house with video information or audio information, and if there is an abnormality, the alarm is sounded according to (7) and (8) of FIG. Also, the user confirms the situation in the house with video information or audio information, and stops the alarm when there is no abnormality. In addition, the user may report to 110th or 119 using a portable information terminal that he / she has as necessary.

  In FIG. 1, a wireless transmitter that wirelessly transmits video information or audio information incorporates a known encryption unit to encrypt the video information or audio information before wireless transmission, and the encrypted information. Can be transmitted wirelessly. In this way, if only the encrypted information is wirelessly transmitted, even if the wirelessly transmitted video information or audio information is intercepted or intercepted by another person, the content is encrypted. The privacy of individuals is surely protected without being seen or heard by others. The side that receives the encrypted signal prepares a portable information terminal having a means for decrypting the encrypted information in advance, and displays the contents based on the decrypted information. Or output from a speaker.

  In FIG. 1, the start of the operation of the alarm is not performed as described above. For example, immediately after the signal (1) (shown in FIG. 1) from the sensor, (1) ′ (FIG. 1), an alarm may be sounded.

  Further, in the above inventions (1) to (7), not only the structure shown in FIG. 1 but also the structure and action shown in FIG. That is, the configuration and operation shown in FIG. 2 are as follows. In FIG. 2, when the sensor detects an abnormality (or a panic button is pressed by a householder), an alarm signal is sent to the wireless transmitter (microcomputer) according to (1) of FIG. Based on this signal, the microcomputer captures image information and audio information in accordance with (2) and (3) in FIG. Then, the microcomputer sends the image and sound information and the alarm information to the user who has gone out according to (4) of FIG. The user knows the situation in his / her house with images and sound, and if he / she thinks there is an abnormality, he / she activates the alarm installed in the house in (5) and (6) of FIG. In addition, the user stops the alarm if he / she finds that the abnormality has disappeared while confirming the situation in his / her house with images and sound. Further, the user may report to 110 or 119 as necessary.

In FIG. 2, by encrypting video information or audio information before wireless transmission by incorporating a known encryption unit in a wireless transmitter that wirelessly transmits video information or audio information, the encrypted information Can be transmitted wirelessly. In this way, if only the encrypted information is wirelessly transmitted, even if the wirelessly transmitted video information or audio information is intercepted or intercepted by another person, the content is encrypted. The privacy of individuals is surely protected without being seen or heard by others. The side that receives the encrypted signal prepares a portable information terminal having a means for decrypting the encrypted information in advance, and displays the contents based on the decrypted information. Or output from a speaker.
In FIG. 2, the start of the operation of the alarm device is immediately different from the above, for example, (1) ′ (FIG. 2) by a signal (1) (shown in FIG. 2) from the sensor. The alarm may be sounded at

(8) A small portable information device (PHS, mobile phone, laptop computer, PDA (Personal Digital Assistance), etc.) that can be carried outdoors by an individual, and that can collect video information around the individual (Digital still camera, digital video camera, CCD camera, video camera, infrared camera, etc.) and video information captured by the imaging means when an emergency such as assault or injury occurs to a predetermined destination A personal portable security system comprising a portable information device comprising a video information transmitting means capable of transmitting wirelessly.

  In the configuration of (8), the imaging means can capture the situation around the individual and transmit the video information in a plurality of ways as follows. First, when an individual recognizes the occurrence of an emergency situation, when a certain switch is operated, the imaging means automatically starts imaging the surrounding situation, and the captured video information can be determined in advance. This is a method of wireless transmission to the other party. Second, when the individual recognizes an abnormal situation and presses a certain switch, an alarm signal (alarm information indicating that an emergency situation has occurred) is transmitted to a predetermined destination. Upon receiving the alarm signal, the other party operates the information device that he / she owns, and transmits a control signal to the portable information device to perform remote operation. In other words, the other party who has received the alarm signal starts imaging the surroundings of the imaging means provided in the portable information device carried by the individual who issued the alarm signal, and wirelessly transmits the captured video information here. In addition, the portable information device is remotely operated. This is the second way. Further, as a third method, the image pickup means always picks up an image of the situation around the individual, and when the individual feels abnormal, the image picked up by the image pickup means by the operation of the individual In this method, information (still image information or moving image information) is wirelessly transmitted to a predetermined partner. As a fourth method, the imaging means always images an individual's surroundings, and when the individual feels an abnormality, an alarm signal is wirelessly transmitted to a predetermined destination. In response to the transmission of the alarm signal, the other party wirelessly transmits a control signal (a control signal with a password added) to the imaging means. The image pickup means that has received this control signal wirelessly transmits the picked-up video information to the other party. The invention of (1) includes any of the first to fourth methods described above.

(9) In the personal portable security system described in (8) above, the portable information device is operated by an individual carried when an emergency such as assault, injury, or sudden illness occurs. The personal portable security system includes an emergency occurrence signal transmitting means capable of wirelessly transmitting a signal indicating the occurrence of an emergency to a predetermined destination.

(10) In the personal portable security system described in (8) and (9) above, the imaging unit or the video information transmitting unit starts or captures an image based on a signal from a predetermined destination. This is a personal portable security system that transmits the transmitted video information.

(11) In the personal security system described in (8) to (10) above, the portable information device further includes a microphone and voice information collected by the microphone wirelessly transmitted to a predetermined partner. And a means for receiving. A personal portable security system.

(12) In the personal portable security system described in (8) to (11) above, the microphone is activated or stopped based on a wireless signal from a predetermined partner. A personal portable security system.

(13) In the personal portable security system described in (8) to (12) above, the portable information device further includes an alarm device (such as a warning buzzer or a flashlight). The device is a personal portable security system that is activated or deactivated based on a wireless signal from a predetermined destination.

  The inventions from (8) to (13) described above are, for example, rescue of children bullying or kidnapping, etc., rescue when lost, grasping of the old man outdoors and lost It can also be used for rescue and rescue when women are likely to be involved in assaults outdoors.

  Further, the above inventions (8) to (13) have, for example, the configuration and action as shown in FIG. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, a person to be protected (rescued person) (child, woman, elderly person, etc.) is: (a) a small CCD camera and microphone (for example, pendant type, broach type, chest pocket) carried outdoors. And (b) a wireless transmission device (preferably a card type) such as a PHS capable of transmitting information captured by the above-described CCD camera or microphone, a mobile phone, a notebook computer, etc. c) Carrying an alarm device (warning buzzer, flashlight, etc.) and (d) a signal transmitter for GPS (global positioning system). The above (b), (c) and (d) are built in one portable information device, separate from the above (a), and the above (a) and (b) (c) (d) Means that the above-mentioned (a) is placed in a breast pocket and the like (b), (c), and (d) are carried in the back or pocket. It is desirable to be able to communicate information with.

  In addition, the guardians (guardians of families, police, fire departments, family hospitals) who are guardians of this person who are pre-determined are wireless receivers / transmitters (such as personal computers and PDAs) held outdoors or indoors. It can be either stationary or portable, but it is desirable to have a portable device, especially when the guardian of the family is a "predetermined person". . (B) a function for wirelessly receiving an image / sound signal from a camera or microphone carried by the above-mentioned protected person and displaying or outputting the image or sound; (b) the above-mentioned protected person carrying it And (c) a function of receiving a GPS signal from a communication satellite and analyzing the position of the person to be protected.

  With the configuration shown in FIG. 3, the following operation is achieved. That is, in FIG. 3, when a protected person (such as a child) going out in (1) encounters an emergency such as a crime and presses the start button (panic button) provided on the portable information terminal (or In (1) ', when a family member who is at home or going out sends a start signal with a wireless transmitter), in (2) and (3), the portable information terminal carried by the guardian is also a CCD camera. And get the information that Mike has captured. Then, in (4), the image / sound information is transmitted to a guardian who is a predetermined partner (such as a mobile phone number of a family member registered in advance). In (5), a guardian such as a family sees and listens to the image and sound information on the display device and the speaker almost in real time. If a guardian, such as a family, looks at the image / sound information and determines that an incident / illness attack has occurred, the alarm device possessed by the guardian (such as a child) in (6) and (7) The control signal is sent to, and the alarm device is activated in (8). Also, report to the police or fire department as necessary. In addition, when a guardian, such as a family, determines that the incident or illness has been successfully completed with respect to the guardian while grasping the guardian and the surrounding situation in real time based on the image / sound information, again, As shown in 3 (6), (7) and (8), a control signal is sent to stop the alarm device.

  In FIG. 3, the portable information terminal that wirelessly transmits video information or audio information incorporates a known encryption unit, thereby encrypting the video information or audio information before wireless transmission, and encrypting the encrypted information. Information can be transmitted wirelessly. In this way, if only the encrypted information is wirelessly transmitted, even if the wirelessly transmitted video information or audio information is intercepted or intercepted by another person, the signal is encrypted. The content will not be seen or heard by others, and personal privacy will be protected reliably. The wireless receiving / transmitting device that receives the encrypted signal has a built-in means for decrypting the encrypted information in advance, and displays the decrypted content on the display device. What is necessary is just to make it output with a speaker.

(14) In the personal security system according to any one of (1) to (13) above, the various sensors and the main controller are further connected wirelessly such as light or radio waves, and periodically The main controller sends a check signal to check the line connection status, and various sensors send back response signals to the main controller to check the sensor operation status. A personal security system comprising a check means.

(15) A security sensor such as a door sensor, a seating sensor, a handle sensor, or a fuel filler sensor attached to a vehicle and at least the security sensor attached to the vehicle detects an abnormality in the vehicle. An automotive security system including an imaging unit that captures an image and a unit that wirelessly transmits video information captured by the imaging unit.
(16) The vehicle security system according to (15), further comprising an alarm device such as a horn, which is activated or activated based on a signal from a predetermined partner. It is a car security system that is to be stopped.

(17) In the security system according to any one of (8) to (16) above, the portable information device or the GPS (global) of the automobile is further based on a predetermined signal from the other party. Val Positioning System) is a security system provided with means for transmitting data to the other party.
(18) The security system according to any one of (1) to (17), further including an encryption unit that encrypts the video information before transmitting the video information.
(19) The security system according to any one of (4) to (7) or (11) to (13), further comprising an encryption unit that encrypts the audio information before transmitting the audio information. It is a thing.

Further, for example, the present invention preferably has the following configuration.
1. Detects information from various sensors such as heat detection sensors, smoke detection sensors, gas detection sensors, and security detection sensors located in important indoor locations, and alarm devices such as security bells when abnormalities occur. The video and audio information is automatically sent to the PHS and the like by a main controller having a telephone function and a conversion unit that encodes a video signal from a camera arranged at a key point in the house into a communication signal. A wireless receiver / transmitter (such as a mobile phone, a portable information terminal, a portable notebook personal computer, etc.) having a conversion unit and a display device for transmitting the image to a wireless receiver / transmitter and decoding it into a video signal. ) Home security system configured to receive at.
2. Various sensors and the main controller are connected wirelessly using light, radio waves, etc., and a check signal is periodically sent from the main controller to check the line connection status. A sensor check method, wherein a sensor operation state is confirmed by returning a response signal to a main controller.
3. A data processing unit that senses information from a security sensor such as a door sensor, a seating sensor, a handle sensor, and a filler sensor, and activates an alarm device such as a horn when an abnormality occurs; A communication unit having a wireless function or a wireless telephone function for automatically transmitting the contents of the abnormality and voice information to a wireless receiver / transmitter such as a predetermined PHS via a wireless or telephone line, and a remote control from the wireless transmitter / receiver such as a PHS By operation, the main controller comprising a remote control unit that transmits the GPS (Global Positioning System) data of the vehicle to a wireless transmitter / receiver such as a PHS or stops the fuel supply of the vehicle. Automobile security system with
4). A communication system for an automobile in which a main controller of an automobile and a wireless transmitter / receiver such as a PHS are first connected by radio waves, and if a line connection cannot be established, a radio telephone line is selected.
5. A portable security system comprising at least a panic button, a microphone or a small camera, a conversion unit that encodes a video signal from the camera into a communication signal, and a wireless communication unit.

The present invention has the following effects by the above configurations 1 to 5 .
According to the above configuration 1, the indoor situation can be grasped from the video from the camera and the voice from the telephone, and the alarm can be stopped or the police / fire department can be appropriately notified.
With the above configuration 2, even if each sensor is driven by a battery and connected wirelessly such as by light or radio wave, it is possible to immediately know that the battery has run out or the sensor has failed, so the reliability of the security system is improved. In addition, wiring for each sensor is not required, and since it can be easily installed at an arbitrary place, troublesome wiring work is not required.
With the above configuration 3, even when a car is stolen, the engine can be stopped by operating a radio transmitter / receiver such as PHS, the alarm horn can be activated / stopped, and the police can be notified. In addition, since the location of the stolen car can be confirmed, it is easy to find out.
According to the configuration of 4 above, the running cost can be reduced when using a remote control that is frequently used every day, such as when the engine is turned on or off, and the security during shopping can be reduced, and tracking is possible even if the car is taken away due to theft. It becomes possible.
With the configuration of 5 above, the situation and location can be specified in the case of being attacked by a thief or in an emergency.

  As described above, according to the configurations of (1) to (7) above, it is almost the same as having requested a security contractor only to prepare a device at home (house) without requesting a major security contractor. A similar security system can be realized. Further, the security system according to the present invention cannot be adopted by a conventional large security company. This is because, as a configuration of the present invention, an imaging means for imaging a situation in a house is an indispensable requirement, but video information (sound information is the same) from the imaging means is family privacy. Therefore, the confirmation of the video (same for audio) must be limited to the person who is out or the family. That is, the security contractor can install only sensors as input means for grasping the situation in the house due to privacy issues. In other words, from the idea that a security contractor who is another person will be guarded from the perspective of the house, there is no choice but to attach a sensor. It becomes possible to confirm the situation in the house with privacy information such as video or audio, and the configuration according to the present invention becomes possible. Conventionally, even if the person or his / her family wants to secure the home, while they are away, they have to rely on sensors and alarm devices connected to them. The security system according to the present invention can be realized only from the idea that it is possible to always grasp the situation at home and take appropriate measures. Therefore, the present invention is a security system whose technical idea is completely different from a security system by a conventional security company.

  In addition, as described above, according to the present invention, the configuration shown in FIGS. 4 to 5 allows the indoor situation to be grasped from the video from the camera and the voice from the telephone, and the alarm can be stopped or the police / fire station Can be reported appropriately and misinformation can be avoided.

  With the configuration shown in FIG. 6, even if each sensor is driven by a battery and is connected wirelessly, it is possible to immediately know that the battery has run out or the sensor has failed. Therefore, the reliability of the security system is improved. Further, wiring work for each sensor is not required, and it can be easily installed by means such as screwing at an arbitrary place and can be installed by itself without relying on a security agent.

  The automobile security system configuration in FIG. 7 makes it easy to search for a stolen car even if the car is stolen because the engine can be stopped or the location of the stolen car can be confirmed by operating a radio transmitter / receiver such as PHS. Become. In addition, the connection between the main controller of the car and a wireless transmitter / receiver such as PHS is performed by radio waves first. In addition to being able to reduce running costs in the high suburbs, it is possible to track even if a car is taken away due to theft.

  Also, in the case of a violent attack or an emergency such as a heart attack due to the configuration of the personal portable security system, registration can be done by sending the information to a registered partner who has registered a telephone number in advance. The other party can identify the situation and location of the caller. In addition, in the case of a person who does not know how to use the device such as an infant or dementia, there is an effect that the portable security system can be operated by a remote control operation from a wireless transmitter / receiver such as PHS so that the situation of the sender can be grasped at any time.

  In addition, by providing encryption means for encrypting wirelessly transmitted video information and audio information before wireless transmission, even if wirelessly transmitted video information and audio information is intercepted or wiretapped by another person Since the information is encrypted, another person who intercepted or eavesdropped cannot grasp the contents. Therefore, by providing such encryption means, it is possible to reliably prevent the danger that personal privacy information will be known to others in the course of operation of the security system according to the present invention.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention is a mode as described in Example 1 below.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a home security system according to the present invention. Infrared information transmitted from various sensors such as a heat / smoke detection sensor-1 and a crime prevention detection sensor-2 arranged in an important place indoors is shown in FIG. When an abnormality is detected by the receiver 3, an alarm device 4 such as a crime prevention bell is activated to communicate a video signal from a camera 5 (known video camera, CCD camera, etc.) arranged at a key place in the house. A main controller 6 having a data processing section that encodes signals and a communication section (telephone function) automatically transmits video and audio information to and from a wireless receiver / transmitter such as a PHS (personal handyphone system). ) The basic configuration is that the transmission unit 7 decodes this into a video signal, and the video information and audio information are received by a wireless transmitter / receiver 7 such as a PHS having the display device 8. , Ho - is Musekyuriti system.

  Reference numeral 9 is a cordless telephone handset in a separate room connected to the main controller 6 wirelessly. The infrared receiving unit 10 receives information from various sensors by infrared rays. With this configuration, wiring between each sensor and the main controller (or slave unit) is not required, and since it can be easily installed at an arbitrary place, troublesome wiring work is not required. In addition, since the indoor situation can be grasped from the video from the camera and the voice from the telephone, it is possible to stop the alarm and report to the police / fire department appropriately.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a home security system according to the present invention. Information transmitted by infrared rays from various sensors such as a crime prevention sensor 11 and a heat / smoke sensor 12 arranged at an important place indoors is shown in FIG. When an abnormality occurs as detected by the transmission / reception unit 13, an alarm device 14 such as a crime prevention bell is actuated, and the video signal from the camera 15 and signals from each sensor arranged at important points in the house are encoded as communication signals. -Video and audio information is automatically sent and received by radio such as PHS by the main controller comprising the telephone functions of the data processing unit 16, the telephone device 17, the communication unit 18, and the auto dial unit 19 The video and sensor information are displayed by the conversion unit 21 and the display device 22 that decode the video signal via the communication unit 20 of a wireless transmitter / receiver such as PHS. It is to sound by 23. In addition, the main controller and the slave unit are wirelessly connected via the indoor communication units 25 and 26 of the both, and information from various sensors in different rooms is in the same room if there is an abnormality. It is transmitted from the handset of the telephone to a wireless receiver / transmitter such as PHS via the main controller. Since the function of the slave unit is basically the same as that of the main controller, the description thereof is omitted.

  In the above configuration, various sensors and the main controller (or slave unit) are connected by radio or light, and a check signal is periodically sent from the main controller (or slave unit) to confirm the line connection status. Each sensor sends a response signal in response to the check signal to the main controller (or slave unit), so that the sensor operating state can be confirmed at all times. In addition, since the battery malfunction and sensor failure can be detected immediately and the system abnormality can be displayed, the reliability of the security system is improved.

  Note that a drive device (swing mechanism) that can arbitrarily control the orientation of the camera by a remote control operation from a wireless transceiver such as PHS may be added. That is, the user receives the video information and the audio information from the main controller, and checks the display device 22 provided in the wireless transmitter / receiver 7 such as PHS in order to confirm the abnormality in the home, The driving device of the camera 15 can be remotely operated to look around the room without any blind spots while moving the optical axis of the camera 15.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart of system operation. In the normal state, a check signal is periodically transmitted from the main controller (or slave unit) to confirm the line connection state (step S1), and various sensors send response signals to the main controller. The operation state of the sensor is always confirmed by returning to the station (or the slave unit) (step S2). When an abnormality is detected (steps S5 and S6), a dial is made to a wireless transmitter / receiver such as a PHS in which a telephone number is registered in advance (step S7), and the camera and the voice microphone are activated (steps S8 and S9). The video information from the video and the microphone and the video information are transmitted to a wireless receiver / transmitter such as PHS (step S10). An owner (recipient) of a wireless transmitter / receiver such as PHS uses a display device of the wireless receiver / transmitter such as PHS to watch the video information and audio information (step S11), and Used as a remote controller for the camera in the house, remotely controlling the camera direction and magnification with a wireless transmitter / receiver such as PHS (step S12), and keeping the situation in the remote house from corner to corner This is confirmed by the video information captured by the camera (steps S8, S9, S10, S11). In addition, the receiver uses a wireless receiver / transmitter such as PHS as a remote controller of the alarm device provided in the house, and remotely operates the alarm device ON / OFF using the wireless receiver / transmitter such as PHS ( Steps S13, S14, S15). Further, the receiver contacts the fire department or the police as necessary (step S16).

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram of an embodiment of an automobile and a portable security system. Information from security sensors such as a door sensor 31, a seating sensor 32, and a fuel filler sensor 33 provided in the automobile is used as a main controller. When the data processing unit 34 detects an abnormality, the data processing unit activates an alarm device 35 such as a horn via the remote control unit, and the main controller radio or automobile The contents of the abnormality and the voice information are automatically transmitted to the wireless transmitter / receiver such as PHS by the telephone or the telephone line by the communication unit 36 of the telephone, and the owner passes the display device 38 of the wireless receiver / transmitter such as PHS. Abnormal information is obtained, and by operating the remote control operation unit 39, the GPS (global positioning system) 37 data of the vehicle is transmitted / received wirelessly such as PHS via the remote control unit. Or it is transmitted to a vehicle security system which is configured to be cut or the supply of fuel by the fuel cut unit 40.

  In the above, the connection between the main controller of the car and the wireless transmitter / receiver such as PHS is first made by radio waves. If the line connection is not possible, the line of the car phone is selected, and the engine is turned on. When using a remote control that is frequently used daily, such as OFF, and running costs for security during shopping, the cost can be reduced, and tracking is possible even if the car is taken away due to theft.

  In addition, a personal portable security system (see FIG. 7) according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a panic button 41 that switches at least when an emergency occurs, and a wireless transmitter / receiver such as a panic button or PHS. A microphone or small camera 42 that processes instruction information and collects surrounding conditions, a data processing unit 44 that turns on and off the alarm device 43 and converts video information into communication data, and a wireless receiver such as PHS. The communication part 45 which communicates with a transmitter is provided.

  In the above, the microphone and the small camera 42 are in a pendant shape, a broach shape, or a pen shape that is inserted into a breast pocket, and the other portions are a wireless handset such as a PHS, a mobile phone, or a notebook computer with wireless. It is good.

  With the above configuration, by pressing the panic button 41, it is possible to immediately inform the other party of the situation of the emergency by voice and video (that is, registering the telephone number of a guardian or police of a family beforehand, When the panic button 41 is pressed, an emergency signal, video information, and audio information are automatically transmitted to the telephone number). In addition, for those who do not know how to use the device such as infants and dementia, the wireless security system such as PHS can be received by remote-controlling the portable security system by operating the remote control from the wireless transmitter / receiver such as PHS. The general location and situation of the receiving base station of the transmitter can be known, and the surrounding people can be alerted by turning the alarm device on and off. In addition, since GPS can be added to the above portable security system, it is possible to specify a more accurate location, which is effective for kidnapping.

1 is a conceptual diagram of a home security system according to the present invention. 1 is a conceptual diagram of a home security system according to the present invention. 1 is a conceptual diagram of a home security system according to the present invention. 1 is a schematic diagram of a home security system according to the present invention. 1 is a block diagram of a home security system according to the present invention. 2 is a flowchart of the operation of the home security system according to the present invention. 1 is a block diagram of a car and portable security system.

Explanation of symbols

1 Heat and smoke detection sensor
2 Security detection sensor
3 Infrared receiver 4 Alarm device 5 Camera 6 Main controller 7 Wireless receiver / transmitter 8 such as PHS Display device 9 Cordless phone slave unit 10 Infrared receiver.

Claims (19)

One or more sensors installed in a house to detect abnormal situations such as illegal intrusion, fire, and gas leaks (for example, far-infrared sensors, thermal sensors, magnet sensors, Impact sensors, gas leak sensors, heat sensors that detect fires, smoke sensors, etc.)
An image pickup means (for example, a digital still camera, a digital video camera, a CCD camera, a video camera) that is installed in one or more in a house and captures the situation in the house when at least the abnormal situation is detected by the sensor , Infrared camera, etc.)
Means for wirelessly transmitting video information (still picture information or moving picture information) captured by the imaging means to a predetermined destination;
A portable information device (eg, PHS, mobile phone, notebook computer, PDA (Personal Digital Assistance), etc.) that is carried outdoors by an individual, and means for wirelessly receiving video information captured by the imaging means; A portable information device comprising a means (display) for displaying the received video information,
Including personal security systems. The personal security system according to claim 1,
In the house, there is provided means for wirelessly transmitting a signal indicating detection of an abnormal situation from the sensor to a predetermined destination,
The portable information device includes means for wirelessly receiving a signal from the sensor.
A personal security system characterized by that. In the personal security system according to claim 1 or 2,
The portable information device includes means for instructing the imaging means to start imaging or to transmit the captured video information wirelessly,
The imaging means starts imaging or transmits captured video information based on a command from the portable information device.
A personal security system characterized by that. The personal security system according to claim 1, 2, or 3, further
The house is equipped with one or a plurality of microphones and means for wirelessly transmitting voice information collected by the microphones to a predetermined destination,
Means for wirelessly receiving audio information from the microphone;
Means for outputting the received voice information by voice or by text (after converting the voice to text);
A personal security system characterized by comprising: The personal security system according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 4, further comprising:
There are one or more alarm devices (emergency bell, flashlight, etc.) inside or outside the house,
The portable information device includes means for wirelessly transmitting a control signal for controlling the operation or stop of the alarm device.
A personal security system characterized by that. The personal security system according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, further comprising:
In an emergency, an emergency situation such as an illegal intrusion, fire or sudden illness can be operated by a person in the house to send a signal indicating the occurrence of an emergency to a predetermined destination. An occurrence information transmission unit (for example, a panic button) is provided,
The portable information device includes means capable of wirelessly receiving a signal from the emergency occurrence information transmission unit.
A personal security system characterized by that. The personal security system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising:
In the house, a moving means for moving the imaging direction of the imaging means is provided,
The portable information device includes means for wirelessly transmitting a control signal for controlling the moving means.
A personal security system characterized by that. It is a small portable information device (for example, PHS, mobile phone, notebook computer, PDA (Personal Digital Assistance), etc.) that an individual carries outdoors.
Imaging means (for example, a digital still camera, a digital video camera, a CCD camera, a video camera, an infrared camera, etc.) capable of collecting video information around the individual,
Video information transmitting means capable of wirelessly transmitting video information (still image information or video information) captured by the imaging means to a predetermined destination when an emergency such as assault, injury, or sudden illness occurs; ,
A personal portable security system comprising: The personal portable security system according to claim 8,
The portable information device includes:
When an emergency such as assault, injury, sudden illness, etc. occurs, the individual carrying it can send a signal indicating the occurrence of the emergency wirelessly to a predetermined destination, Emergency signal transmission means (for example, panic button)
A personal portable security system comprising: 10. The personal portable security system according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the imaging unit or the video information transmitting unit starts imaging or captures an image based on a signal transmitted wirelessly from a predetermined destination. A personal portable security system that transmits information. 11. The personal security system according to claim 8, 9 or 10, wherein the portable information device further comprises a microphone and means for wirelessly receiving voice information collected by the microphone to a predetermined destination. , Equipped with personal portable security system. 12. The personal portable security system according to claim 8, 9, 10 or 11, further, the microphone is activated or stopped based on a signal transmitted wirelessly from a predetermined destination. Is a personal portable security system. 13. The personal portable security system according to claim 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12, further comprising an alarm device (such as a warning buzzer or a flashlight) in the portable information device. The personal portable security system, wherein the device is activated or deactivated based on a signal transmitted wirelessly from a predetermined destination. The personal security system according to any one of claims 1 to 13, further comprising:
Various sensors and a main controller to which the various sensors are connected are connected wirelessly using light, radio waves, or the like, and periodically, a check signal for confirming a line connection state is sent from the main controller. A personal security system comprising: sensor check means for confirming a sensor operating state by transmitting a response signal to a main controller, which is transmitted to various sensors and returning a response signal to the main controller. Security sensors such as door sensors, seating sensors, steering wheel sensors, or fuel filler sensors attached to automobiles;
An imaging means attached to the inside of the vehicle, and at least when the security sensor detects an abnormality, an imaging means for imaging the situation inside the vehicle;
Means for wirelessly transmitting video information captured by the imaging means;
Including automotive security system. 16. The automobile security system according to claim 15, further comprising an alarm device such as a horn, which is activated or stopped based on a signal from a predetermined destination. A security system for automobiles. 17. The security system according to claim 8, further comprising: a GPS (global positioning system) of the portable information device or the vehicle based on a signal from a predetermined destination. A security system comprising means for transmitting data to the destination. 18. The security system according to claim 1, further comprising encryption means for encrypting the video information transmitted wirelessly before the transmission. 14. The security system according to any one of claims 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, or 13, further comprising encryption means for encrypting the voice information transmitted wirelessly before the transmission. There is a security system.

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