JP2006227868A - Electronic door plate - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electronic door plate which normally functions as a door plate, but which changes over to a specific message display plate in an emergency to report clearly the occurrence of the emergency and the place where the emergency has occurred, and consequently prevents a crime before its occurrence. <P>SOLUTION: The electronic door plate is provided with an LED display panel 2 in which LED elements for displaying a name, as a door plate function, or a specific message such as "SOS" switched from the name are arranged in a matrix form; a main storage part 3 which preliminarily stores a name and the contents of a specific message; a changing part 4, which changes a name displaying mode to a specific message displaying mode, when an emergency occurs; a control part 5 which controls the changing part 4 or the like; and a power source part 6, which supplies the LED display panel 2 and the control part 5 with electric power. In addition, the control part 5 of the electronic door plate 1 is connected to an external input operation part 7 for externally operating the electronic door plate 1. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic nameplate, and more specifically, it is a general nameplate that usually displays a name on a gate or doorway, but when an emergency abnormal situation occurs, the nameplate mode is changed to an abnormal display mode for notifying the abnormal situation. It relates to electronic nameplates that switch.

  Conventionally, nameplates are hung around gates and doorways of detached houses or around the entrances of apartment houses. For example, in the case of a detached house, a nameplate is generally installed on a gate post or an outer wall connected to the gate post.

  In recent years, nameplates incorporating various electronic technologies have been proposed. As an example, a data recording unit that has a display device having an LCD display for displaying information for the introduction of a visitor and records information is provided. An electronic nameplate equipped with a data processing unit for editing message messages, a voice message recording unit for recording voice messages, etc., and enabling flexible support for visitors regardless of whether they are at home or not at home (For example, see Patent Document 1).

As another example, an LCD display unit for displaying display data on the screen, a function for storing display data, a nameplate having a key operation unit for operating selection and determination of display data, and an LCD display of the nameplate There is an LCD controller etc. that controls the part, and there is a nameplate (for example, see Patent Document 2) that has a multi-function that can be displayed by inputting a name, a message, etc. as display data on the LCD display part by operation from the key operation part .
JP-A-9-259365 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-324934

  The former electronic nameplate is a type of nameplate that uses an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) as its display means to transmit messages and voice messages to visitors and to record voice messages from visitors. In addition, the latter multi-functional nameplate is similarly characterized in that it uses an LCD and can arbitrarily change the contents displayed on the display portion of the LCD to appropriately respond to each visitor. is there.

  By the way, in recent years, aging has progressed rapidly, and the number of elderly people living alone has increased. Due to sudden accidents and illnesses, it has not been possible to seek help from the people around them, and there have been conspicuous cases in which life has died. Recently, the number of violent crimes has increased, and the number of young women and elderly people who have reached the end of their non-working business has also increased rapidly.

  However, the above-mentioned conventional nameplate is merely a message display and voice dialogue for visitors, and in the event of an emergency as described above, it is not considered at all to notify the local residents of the occurrence of the emergency and seek help. Therefore, there is a problem that unwilling deaths and violent crimes cannot be prevented.

  In view of the above problems, the present invention functions as a nameplate in normal times, and in the event of an emergency, the occurrence of an emergency and the location of the occurrence are clearly visible to neighboring residents by, for example, blinking an LED (light emitting diode) with excellent visibility. The purpose is to provide a nameplate with a crime prevention function to prevent the worsening of the situation and the occurrence of crimes.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to a first aspect of the present invention, an LED display panel in which a name as a nameplate is displayed and a plurality of LEDs for displaying a specific message in place of the name are arranged vertically and horizontally; Power is supplied to the main storage unit that stores the contents of the specific message in advance, the switching unit that switches the display mode of the name and the specific message, the control unit that controls the switching unit, the LED display panel, and the control unit An electronic nameplate comprising a power supply unit is included (claim 1).

  Claim 2 as a preferred embodiment stores emergency rescue characters such as SOS in the main memory as one of the specific messages, and in the event of an emergency, the switching unit switches from displaying the name to displaying the emergency rescue characters, and an abnormal situation occurs. 2. The electronic nameplate according to claim 1, wherein the electronic nameplate is notified.

  Claim 3 as a preferred embodiment is characterized in that an emergency rescue character such as SOS is stored in the main memory as one of the specific messages, and in the event of an emergency, the name or the emergency rescue character blinks to notify the occurrence of an abnormal situation. The electronic nameplate according to claim 1.

Claim 4 as a preferred embodiment is the electronic nameplate according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the luminance of the LED is 1100 candela / m ² or more.

  Claim 5 as a preferred embodiment further includes a sound storage unit for storing a sound and an alarm signal and a speaker for outputting the sound signal from the sound storage unit. The electronic nameplate according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the electronic nameplate is output.

  The electronic nameplate of the present invention usually functions as a general nameplate with a name simply displayed. However, in the event of an emergency abnormality, the name is displayed, for example, “SOS”, “Please help”, “ Switch to emergency rescue text display such as “Please call 110” or “Call an ambulance”, or flash the name or the emergency rescue text, and if necessary, use the speaker By displaying warnings in combination with warnings and clearly displaying and reporting the occurrence and location of emergencies to neighboring residents, that is, when there is an abnormal situation all over the region by such an active and specific rescue request By coping with the above, it is possible to escape from the dangerous state.

In addition, by using a high-brightness LED of 1100 candela / m ² or more as the LED used for the electronic nameplate, the LED (light-emitting diode) with higher visibility and blinking is displayed. Even at a long distance, it is possible to notify the occurrence of an emergency from a wide angle regardless of day or night and to notify the location where the emergency occurred.

  The electronic nameplate of the present invention includes an LED display panel in which LEDs are arranged vertically and horizontally, a main storage unit storing a predetermined name and a specific message to be displayed on the LED display panel, and a voice as necessary. And a sound storage unit that stores alarm signals, and usually displays the name and functions as a general nameplate, but when an emergency abnormal situation occurs, the display of the name is instantly displayed to the specific message It is configured to switch and output sound and alarm from the speaker as necessary.

Further, the luminance of the LED disposed on the LED display panel is usually about 1000 candela / m ² , but in the present invention, it is preferably 1100 candela / m ² or more, more preferably 1250 candela / m ² or more, and even more preferably. Is about 1300 candela / m ² . By using such a high-brightness LED, it is excellent in visibility at long distances, day and night, and it is possible to clearly notify the occurrence and location of emergencies, quickly and appropriately. Rescue and crime prevention are possible.
The luminance is a value measured by a luminance measuring device manufactured by OMRON Corporation.

  Hereinafter, examples of the electronic nameplate of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, it is needless to say that the present invention is not limited to these examples.

Example 1
As shown in FIG. 1, the electronic nameplate 1 in the first embodiment displays a name as a nameplate function, and, instead of this name, for example, “SOS”, “No. 110”, “rescue” LED display panel 2 with LED elements arranged in a matrix to display specific messages such as `` Call for ambulance '', and main memory that stores the name and contents of the specific message in advance 3, a switching unit 4 for switching from the name display mode to the specific message display mode when an emergency abnormal situation occurs, a control unit 5 for controlling the switching unit 4, the LED display panel 2, etc., an LED display panel 2, A power supply unit 6 that supplies power to the control unit 5 is provided. Further, an external input operation unit 7 for operating the electronic nameplate 1 from the outside is connected to the control unit 5 of the electronic nameplate 1.

  The electronic nameplate 1 in the above configuration normally displays a name and functions as a general nameplate. However, for example, in the event of an emergency abnormality such as a burglary or other illegal intrusion, a sudden injury or illness change in an elderly family, living alone, etc. When a key button (not shown) of the input operation unit 7 is pressed, the control unit 5 of the electronic nameplate 1 selects a specific message such as “SOS” stored in the main storage unit 3 via the switching unit 4 and selects it. Is immediately displayed on the LED display panel 2 in place of the name.

  In addition to the LED lighting control circuit, the control unit 5 also includes a blinking control circuit. When the key button of the external input operation unit 7 is set in the blinking mode in advance, the name or the emergency rescue function The characters can be blinked to display the abnormal situation more conspicuously.

As the power supply unit 6, a dry battery or a secondary battery may be built in the electronic nameplate 1, but the electronic power supply unit 6 converts the general commercial power source into a predetermined DC power source (not shown). it is also possible to have no fear of battery power be supplied to the nameplate 1, whereby, any concern not available 1100 / m ² candela or more high-intensity LED as LED which is disposed the LED display panel 2 can do.

  In addition, for example, an infrared sensor is installed in a mansion to detect illegal intruders, or a security sensor such as a magnetic sensor or heat sensor is attached to a window, door, shutter, etc., and the signal from this sensor is input externally. If it is connected to the operation unit 7, the display can be automatically switched from the display of the nameplate to the display of the message of crime prevention, and the power can be demonstrated.

  Furthermore, if an LED element in which LED elements of two different colors are integrated is used in an LED display panel 2 configured by arranging LEDs vertically and horizontally, for example, when displaying a normal nameplate, blue, etc. If the color is subdued and a conspicuous color such as red or orange is used in the event of an abnormal situation, more effective display and notification can be achieved in terms of color.

Example 2
As shown in Fig. 2, the electronic nameplate 1 in the second embodiment is further added to the configuration of the first embodiment, such as "Please help me", "Please call 110", "Please call an ambulance", etc. A sound storage unit 8 for storing alarm messages such as buzzer messages and bells, and a speaker 9 for outputting a sound signal from the sound storage unit 8. Sometimes, the speaker 9 can output voice and alarm together. By configuring in this way, not only can the contents of emergency situations and abnormal situations be reported more specifically and clearly, but also the location of the occurrence of an emergency situation can be reported more clearly, and the effects of rescue and crime prevention can be improved. It can be further enhanced.

  As mentioned above, the electronic nameplate of the present invention normally functions as a nameplate by displaying the name, but when an emergency abnormal situation occurs, the name is switched to the display of a specific message and the LED is used. Can be displayed clearly regardless of whether or not the location of the emergency situation can be notified by blinking the message and its peripheral part.

  In addition, the electronic nameplate of the present invention can further clearly notify the specific contents and place of occurrence of an emergency abnormal situation by using voice and warning from a speaker together, so that it can deal with danger more effectively and crime. Can be prevented.

  As described above, the electronic nameplate of the present invention can quickly and appropriately deal with emergency abnormal situations such as crimes and illnesses and prevent crimes and accidents. Today, when solitary deaths occur frequently, its usefulness is enormous.

It is a functional block diagram which shows the structure of the electronic nameplate in Example 1 of this invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows the structure of the electronic nameplate in Example 2 of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Electronic nameplate 2 LED display panel 3 Main memory part 4 Switching part 5 Control part 6 Power supply part 7 External input operation part 8 Sound memory part 9 Speaker

Claims (5)

  Name display as a nameplate, a LED display panel having a plurality of LEDs arranged vertically and horizontally to display a specific message in place of the name, a main storage unit that stores the name and contents of the specific message in advance, and the name An electronic nameplate comprising: a switching unit that switches a display mode of a specific message; a control unit that controls the switching unit; and a power supply unit that supplies power to the LED display panel.   An emergency rescue character such as SOS is stored in the main memory as one of the specific messages, and in an emergency, the switching unit notifies the occurrence of an abnormal situation by switching from the name display to the emergency rescue character display. 1 Electronic nameplate.   2. The electronic nameplate according to claim 1, wherein an emergency rescue character such as SOS is stored in the main memory as one of the specific messages, and in the event of an emergency, the name or the emergency rescue character blinks to notify the occurrence of an abnormal situation. The electronic nameplate according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the brightness of the LED is 1100 candela / m ² or more. And a sound storage unit for storing a sound and an alarm signal and a speaker for outputting the sound signal from the sound storage unit, and outputting the sound and the alarm together from the speaker in an emergency. Item 1. The electronic nameplate according to any one of items 1 to 4.

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