A monitoring method, device and modular camera

Abstract

The present invention is applicable to the field of monitoring technology, and provides a monitoring method, device and modular camera. The method includes: collecting image data of a first monitoring area; according to the image data, detecting whether a target entering the first monitoring area is a preset trustworthy target; when the target is a trustworthy target, detecting whether the trustworthy target is the last one to leave a second monitoring area connected to the first monitoring area; when the trustworthy target is the last one to leave the second monitoring area, triggering joint defense; when the target is not a trustworthy target, triggering joint defense. By doing so, it is possible to distinguish and manage different targets entering and leaving the monitoring area, and trigger joint defense only when there is no target or there are untrustworthy targets in the monitoring area, which can not only achieve all-round monitoring of untrustworthy targets but also save power consumption.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of monitoring, and in particular relates to a monitoring method, device, and modular camera. Background Art

[0002] Monitoring technology collects video data of a monitored area through a security camera, which can reflect the monitored object in real time, vividly, and truly, replacing manual long-term monitoring of the monitored area and recording video data. However, existing security cameras only have the function of collecting and recording video data of the monitored area, and cannot distinguish and manage the personnel entering and leaving the monitored area. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, embodiments of the present invention provide a monitoring method, device, and modular camera to solve the problem that existing security cameras only have the function of collecting video data of the monitored area and cannot distinguish and manage the personnel entering and leaving the monitored area.

[0004] The first aspect of the embodiments of the present invention provides a monitoring method, including:

[0005] Collecting image data of a first monitored area;

[0006] According to the image data, detecting whether a target entering the first monitored area is a preset trustworthy target;

[0007] When the target is the trustworthy target, detecting whether the trustworthy target is the last one to leave a second monitored area; wherein, the first monitored area is connected to the second monitored area;

[0008] When the trustworthy target is the last one to leave the second monitored area, triggering joint defense;

[0009] When the target is not the trustworthy target, triggering joint defense.

[0010] The second aspect of the embodiments of the present invention provides a monitoring device, including:

[0011] An image acquisition module for collecting image data of a first monitored area;

[0012] A first target detection module for detecting whether a target entering the first monitored area is a preset trustworthy target according to the image data;

[0013] A second target detection module for detecting whether the trustworthy target is the last one to leave a second monitored area when the target is the trustworthy target; wherein, the first monitored area is connected to the second monitored area;

[0014] The first linkage module is used to trigger defense linkage when the trusted target is the last one to leave the second monitoring area.

[0015] The second linkage module is used to trigger defense linkage when the target is not the trusted target.

[0016] In the third aspect of the embodiments of the present invention, a modular camera is provided, which includes a camera, a processor, a memory, a communication module, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. The communication module is used to communicate with external devices, and the external devices include security devices. When the processor executes the computer program, the steps of the monitoring method described in the first aspect of the embodiments of the present invention are implemented.

[0017] In the fourth aspect of the embodiments of the present invention, a computer-readable storage medium is provided. The computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps of the monitoring method described in the first aspect of the embodiments of the present invention are implemented.

[0018] The monitoring method provided in the first aspect of the embodiments of the present invention includes: collecting image data of a first monitoring area; according to the image data, detecting whether a target entering the first monitoring area is a preset trusted target; when the target is a trusted target, detecting whether the trusted target is the last one to leave a second monitoring area connected to the first monitoring area; when the trusted target is the last one to leave the second monitoring area, triggering defense linkage; when the target is not a trusted target, triggering defense linkage. By doing so, it is possible to distinguish and manage different targets entering and leaving the monitoring area, and trigger defense linkage only when there is no target or there is an untrusted target in the monitoring area, which can not only achieve all-round monitoring of untrusted targets but also save power consumption.

[0019] It can be understood that the beneficial effects of the above second to fourth aspects can refer to the relevant descriptions in the above first aspect, and will not be elaborated here. Description of the Drawings

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the modular camera provided by the embodiments of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 is a first flowchart of the monitoring method provided by the embodiments of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 It is the second schematic flow chart of the monitoring method provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 It is the third schematic flow chart of the monitoring method provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 It is the schematic structural diagram of the monitoring device provided by the embodiment of the present invention. Detailed implementation manners

[0026] In the following description, for the purpose of illustration rather than limitation, specific details such as specific system architectures, technologies, etc. are presented to thoroughly understand the embodiments of the present application. However, those skilled in the art should clearly understand that the present application can also be implemented in other embodiments without these specific details. In other cases, detailed descriptions of well-known systems, devices, circuits, and methods are omitted to avoid unnecessary details from interfering with the description of the present application.

[0027] It should be understood that when used in the specification of the present application and the appended claims, the term "comprising" indicates the presence of the described features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or their combinations.

[0028] It should also be understood that the term "and / or" as used in the specification of the present application and the appended claims refers to any combination and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items, and includes these combinations.

[0029] As used in the specification of the present application and the appended claims, the term "if" can be interpreted as "when", "once", "in response to determining", or "in response to detecting" depending on the context. Similarly, the phrase "if determined" or "if detecting [the described condition or event]" can be interpreted as meaning "once determined", "in response to determining", "once detecting [the described condition or event]", or "in response to detecting [the described condition or event]" depending on the context.

[0030] In addition, in the description of the specification of the present application and the appended claims, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used for differentiating descriptions and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0031] References to "one embodiment" or "some embodiments" etc. described in the specification of this application mean that specific features, structures, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment are included in one or more embodiments of this application. Thus, statements such as "in one embodiment", "in some embodiments", "in other some embodiments", "in still other embodiments", etc. that appear in different places in this specification do not necessarily all refer to the same embodiment, but mean "one or more but not all embodiments", unless otherwise specifically emphasized. The terms "comprise", "include", "have" and their variants all mean "including but not limited to", unless otherwise specifically emphasized.

[0032] As Figure 1 shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a modular camera 100, which includes a camera 101, a processor 102, a memory, and a communication module 103.

[0033] In applications, the processor can be a central processing unit (CPU), or can also be other general-purpose processors, digital signal processors (DSPs), application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, discrete hardware components, etc. The general-purpose processor can be a microprocessor or the processor can also be any conventional processor, etc.

[0034] In applications, the memory can be an internal storage unit of the modular camera, for example, the memory of the processor. The memory can also be an external storage device of the modular camera, for example, a plug-in hard disk communicatively connected to the communication module, a smart media card (SMC), a secure digital (SD) card, a flash card, etc. The modular camera can include both an internal storage unit and be communicatively connected to an external storage device. The memory is used to store an operating system, application programs, a boot loader, data, and other programs, for example, the program code of a computer program, etc. The memory can also be used to temporarily store data that has been output or is to be output.

[0035] In an application, the communication module is used to implement a communication connection between the modular camera and an external device. The communication module may include a wireless communication module and a wired communication module. The wireless communication module may include a Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) module (e.g., a Wi-Fi module), a Bluetooth module, a Zigbee module, a mobile communication network module, a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) module, a Frequency Modulation (FM) module, a Near Field Communication (NFC) module, an Infrared (IR) module, etc. The wired communication module may include a Local Area Network (LAN) module, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, an RS232 interface, an RS422 interface, an RS485 interface, etc.

[0036] In the application, the external device may include a microphone, a speaker, an artificial intelligence module (AI module), a memory, a sensor, a battery, a siren, a security camera, a client, and a server. The microphone and the speaker may be provided in the modular camera. As a part of the modular camera, the microphone and the speaker are used to realize the voice interaction function of the modular camera. The sensor may include but is not limited to a motion sensor, an infrared array sensor, a microwave sensor, etc. These sensors may be used to detect the target entering the monitoring area of the modular camera and the target's motion, contour, shape and other characteristics. The battery may be a dry cell, a rechargeable battery or a battery pack (e.g., a rechargeable lithium battery) for powering the modular camera and the external device connected to the modular camera by wired communication. The siren is used to send an alarm signal when the modular camera monitors an untrustworthy target. The security camera is used to link with the modular camera for defense when the modular camera monitors an untrustworthy target or the trusted target leaves the monitoring area. The client can be a mobile phone, tablet computer, wearable device, in-vehicle device, augmented reality (AR) / virtual reality (VR) device, laptop computer, ultra-mobile personal computer (UMPC), netbook, personal digital assistant (PDA), etc. The server can be a cloud server or a computer-type computing device located in a security monitoring place such as a security room or a public security bureau.

[0037] In the application, the alarm signal may include at least one of a sound signal and a strong light signal. The security camera may be any commonly used security camera, or may be a camera of the same type as the modular camera provided in the embodiment of the present invention, or a camera having the same function as the modular camera but a different structure. The alarm and the security camera are security equipment.

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, the modular camera 100 exemplarily further includes a microphone 104 and a speaker 105 , the modular camera 100 is connected to the artificial intelligence module 201 , the memory 202 , the sensor 203 , the battery 204 , the alarm 205 , and the security camera 206 by wired communication, and the modular camera 100 is connected to the user terminal 301 and the server 302 by wireless communication.

[0039] The monitoring method provided by the embodiment of the present invention can be applied to the above modular camera, and can be specifically executed by the processor of the modular camera when running a computer program stored in the memory, or can be executed by a security camera with the same function but different structure as the modular camera.

[0040] As Figure 2 shown, the monitoring method provided by the embodiment of the present invention includes the following steps S201 to S205:

[0041] Step S201, collect image data of the first monitoring area.

[0042] In application, the first monitoring area can be any area that needs security monitoring. For example, it can be an access control area at the entrance of any indoor or outdoor place such as a residence, an office building, a venue, a parking lot, etc. The image data can include pictures or video data. The image data of the first monitoring area is collected by the processor controlling the camera, and the operation of collecting the image data of the first monitoring area can be continuously carried out during the process of executing the monitoring method.

[0043] In one embodiment, before step S201, it includes:

[0044] Detect whether there is a target entering the first monitoring area;

[0045] When there is a target entering the first monitoring area, collect the image data of the first monitoring area.

[0046] In application, it can first detect whether there is a target entering the first monitoring area. When it is detected that there is a target entering the first monitoring area, then start to collect the image data of the first monitoring area and execute the subsequent steps, so that before there is a target entering the first monitoring area, the camera or the entire modular camera can be in a standby state to save power consumption. It can be detected whether there is a target entering the first monitoring area through a sensor. For example, a target can be detected through an action sensor based on action capture technology, through an infrared array sensor based on infrared sensing technology, through a microwave sensor based on microwave sensing technology, etc.

[0047] Step S202, according to the image data, detect whether the target entering the first monitoring area is a preset trustworthy target.

[0048] In an application, depending on the different first monitoring areas, the trusted targets are also different. For example, when the first monitoring area is the access control area of a residence, the trusted targets are the legal residents of the residence; when the first monitoring area is the access control area of public places such as office buildings, venues, parking lots, etc., the trusted targets are the staff members. The user can, according to actual needs, pre-set any target as a trusted target in advance. The user can be the owner of the modular camera or other legal persons authorized by the owner. The target can be a person, an animal (for example, pets such as cats, dogs, etc.), or a vehicle, a robot, etc. For example, when the first monitoring area is the access control area of a parking lot, the target can be a vehicle.

[0049] In one embodiment, before step S202, it includes:

[0050] Set the trusted target according to the operation instruction for setting the trusted target.

[0051] In an application, the user can, according to actual needs, set the trusted target through any human-computer interaction method supported by the modular camera. For example, voice interaction method, keys, touch screen, or establish a communication connection between the user terminal or the server and the modular camera and set the trusted target through the user terminal or the server. When setting the trusted target through keys or touch screen, the modular camera is provided with a keyboard or a touch screen, or can communicate with a keyboard or a touch screen through a communication module.

[0052] In an application, the processor can detect whether the target in the image data is a trusted target through image recognition technology, or the processor can send the image data to the artificial intelligence module, and the artificial intelligence module detects whether the target in the image data is a trusted target.

[0053] In one embodiment, step S202 includes:

[0054] Detect whether there is a target in the image data;

[0055] When there is a target in the image data, detect whether the target is a preset trusted target.

[0056] In an application, before detecting whether the target is a trusted target, it is necessary to first detect whether there is a target in the image data. When there is a target, it can be considered that a target enters the first monitoring area, and then further detect whether the target is a trusted target. There can be more than one target entering the first monitoring area, and there can also be more than one preset trusted target. In this case, it is necessary to match each target entering the first monitoring area with each trusted target respectively to detect whether each target is a trusted target.

[0057] Step S203: When the target is a trusted target, detect whether the trusted target is the last one to leave the second monitoring area.

[0058] In an application, the second monitoring area is an area connected to the first monitoring area. A target needs to pass through the first monitoring area to enter or leave the second monitoring area. The first monitoring area can be the access control area of the second monitoring area. When the target entering the first monitoring area is a trusted target, further detect whether the trusted target is the last one to leave the second monitoring area. Before detecting whether the trusted target is the last one to leave the second monitoring area, it is necessary to first detect whether the target enters the second monitoring area. The methods for detecting whether a target enters or leaves the second monitoring area can include, but are not limited to, at least one of the following methods:

[0059] 1. The processor uses image recognition technology to detect whether the target in the image data enters or leaves the second monitoring area;

[0060] 2. The processor sends the image data to an artificial intelligence module, and the artificial intelligence module detects whether the target in the image data enters or leaves the second monitoring area;

[0061] 3. The motion sensor uses motion capture technology to detect whether the target enters or leaves the second monitoring area;

[0062] 4. The infrared array sensor uses infrared sensing technology to detect whether the target enters or leaves the second monitoring area;

[0063] 5. The microwave sensor uses microwave sensing technology to detect whether the target enters or leaves the second monitoring area.

[0064] In one embodiment, step S203 includes:

[0065] When the target is a trusted target, count the number of targets entering and leaving the second monitoring area to obtain a count value;

[0066] Detect whether the trusted target leaves the second monitoring area;

[0067] When the trusted target leaves the second monitoring area, determine whether the trusted target is the last one to leave the second monitoring area according to the count value.

[0068] In an application, the processor can have a built-in counter or be externally connected to a counter through a communication module to count the number of targets entering and leaving the second monitoring area. The counting methods can include, but are not limited to, one of the following methods:

[0069] 1. Count the targets entering and leaving the second monitoring area respectively. Each time a target is detected entering the second monitoring area, increment the first count value by 1. Each time a target is detected leaving the second monitoring area, increment the second count value by 1. The initial values of the first count value and the second count value are equal. For example, the initial values of the first count value and the second count value are 0.

[0070] 2. Use a count value to count the number of targets entering and leaving the second monitoring area. Each time a target is detected entering the second monitoring area, increment the count value by 1. Each time a target is detected leaving the second monitoring area, decrement the count value by 1. The initial value of the count value can be any user-defined value, for example, 0.

[0071] For counting method 1, when a trusted target is detected leaving the second monitoring area, compare the first count value and the second count value. When the first count value is equal to the second count value, it can be determined that the trusted target is the last one to leave the second monitoring area. When the first count value is greater than the second count value, it can be determined that the trusted target is not the last one to leave the second monitoring area. When the first count value is equal to the second count value, it indicates that all targets have left the second monitoring area, and the first count value and the second count value can be reset to the initial values. When an illegal person enters the second monitoring area through an entrance / exit outside the first monitoring area, the first count value will be less than the second count value. At this time, an alarm signal can be issued, joint defense can be activated, or a call request can be sent to the user terminal.

[0072] For counting method 2, when a trusted target is detected leaving the second monitoring area, compare the count value with the initial value. When the count value is equal to the initial value, it can be determined that the trusted target is the last one to leave the second monitoring area. When the count value is greater than the initial value, it can be determined that the trusted target is not the last one to leave the second monitoring area. When the count value is equal to the initial value, it indicates that all targets have left the second monitoring area, and the count value can be reset to the initial value. When an illegal person enters the second monitoring area through an entrance / exit outside the first monitoring area, the count value will be less than the initial value. At this time, an alarm signal can be issued, joint defense can be activated, or a call request can be sent to the user terminal.

[0073] In one embodiment, after step S203, it includes:

[0074] When the trusted target leaves the second monitoring area, issue a first voice prompt.

[0075] In an application, the processor can control the speaker to issue a first voice prompt. The specific content of the first voice prompt can be customized by the user according to actual needs. For example, when the second area is a residence, the first voice prompt can be a voice with the meaning of "welcome to leave". When a trusted target leaves the second monitoring area, a voice prompt for sending off the trusted target to leave is issued.

[0076] In another embodiment, after step S203, it includes:

[0077] When the trusted target is the last one to leave the second monitoring area, the first non-security device located in the second monitoring area is linked to be closed.

[0078] In an application, the first non-security device is various electrical devices without security functions that need to be closed when there is no target in the second monitoring area, such as air conditioners, lamps, washing machines, floor sweeping robots, electronic locks, printers, computers, etc.

[0079] In one embodiment, before the step of when the trusted target is the last one to leave the second monitoring area and the first non-security device located in the second monitoring area is linked to be closed, it includes:

[0080] Set the first non-security device according to the operation instruction for setting the first non-security device.

[0081] In an application, the user can, according to actual needs, set the first non-security device through any human-computer interaction method supported by the modular camera. The user can set different first non-security devices according to different second monitoring areas, so that the function of the modular camera to link and close the first non-security device can be applied to various different places.

[0082] In yet another embodiment, after step S203, it includes:

[0083] When the trusted target is not the last one to leave the second monitoring area, collect and record the image data of the first monitoring area until the last untrusted target leaves the second monitoring area.

[0084] In an application, when the trusted target is not the last one to leave the second monitoring area, it indicates that there are still untrusted targets in the second monitoring area. At this time, the image data of the first monitoring area can be collected and recorded as evidence when the untrusted targets have illegal behaviors.

[0085] Step S204, when the trusted target is the last one to leave the second monitoring area, link and arm the security system.

[0086] In an application, when the last trusted target leaves the second monitoring area, associated defense activation is required to prevent untrusted targets from entering the second monitoring area. At this time, the associated defense activation includes controlling the modular camera and the security camera to enter the working state or the standby state, and may also include controlling the alarm to enter the standby state. When an untrusted target enters the first monitoring area, the modular camera, the security camera, and the alarm are controlled to switch from the standby state to the working state.

[0087] Step S205: When the target is not a trusted target, activate associated defense.

[0088] In an application, when an untrusted target enters the first monitoring area, the associated defense activation includes controlling the modular camera and the security camera to enter the working state to collect and record the image data of the first monitoring area as evidence when the untrusted target engages in illegal behavior; it may also include controlling the alarm to enter the working state to emit an alarm signal through the alarm to deter the untrusted target.

[0089] As Figure 3 shown, in one embodiment, after step S202, the following steps S301 and S302 are further included:

[0090] Step S301: When the target is the trusted target, detect whether the target is the first to enter the second monitoring area.

[0091] In an application, when the target entering the first monitoring area is a trusted target, further detect whether the trusted target enters the second monitoring area. For the method of detecting whether the trusted target enters the second monitoring area, refer to the corresponding embodiment and will not be elaborated here. Figure 2 corresponding embodiment, and will not be elaborated here.

[0092] In one embodiment, step S301 includes:

[0093] When the target is a trusted target, count the number of targets entering and leaving the second monitoring area to obtain a count value;

[0094] Detect whether the trusted target enters the second monitoring area;

[0095] When the trusted target enters the second monitoring area, determine whether the trusted target is the first to enter the second monitoring area according to the count value.

[0096] In an application, for the counting method, refer to the Figure 2 corresponding embodiment, and will not be elaborated here.

[0097] For counting method 1, when a trusted target is detected to enter the second monitoring area, compare the size of the first count value and the initial value. When the first count value is equal to the initial value plus 1, it can be determined that the trusted target is the first to enter the second monitoring area.

[0098] For counting method 2, when a trusted target is detected to enter the second monitoring area, compare the count value with the initial value. When the first count value is equal to the initial value plus 1, it can be determined that the trusted target is the first to enter the second monitoring area.

[0099] In one embodiment, after step S301, it includes:

[0100] When the trusted target enters the second monitoring area, a second voice prompt is issued.

[0101] In application, the processor can control the speaker to issue the second voice prompt. The specific content of the second voice prompt can be customized by the user according to actual needs. For example, when the second area is a residence, the second voice prompt can be a voice meaning "Welcome back". When the trusted target enters the second monitoring area, a voice prompt for welcoming the trusted target back is issued.

[0102] In another embodiment, after step S301, it includes:

[0103] When the trusted target is the first to enter the second monitoring area, the second non-security device located in the second monitoring area is linked and turned on.

[0104] In application, the second non-security device is various electrical devices that do not have security functions and need to be turned on when the trusted target enters the second monitoring area, such as air conditioners, lamps, washing machines, sweeping robots, electronic locks, printers, computers, etc. The first non-security device and the second non-security device can be the same or different, and can be set by the user according to actual needs.

[0105] In one embodiment, before the second non-security device located in the second monitoring area is linked and turned on when the trusted target is the first to enter the second monitoring area, it includes:

[0106] Set the second non-security device according to the operation instruction for setting the second non-security device.

[0107] In application, the user can set the second non-security device according to actual needs through any human-computer interaction method supported by the modular camera. The user can set different second non-security devices according to different second monitoring areas, so that the function of the modular camera to link and turn on the second non-security device can be applied to various different places.

[0108] In another embodiment, after step S301, it includes:

[0109] When the trusted target is not the first to enter the second monitoring area, collect and record the image data of the first monitoring area until the last untrusted target leaves the second monitoring area.

[0110] In the application, when the trusted target is not the first to enter the second monitoring area, it indicates that there are still untrusted targets in the second monitoring area. At this time, the image data of the first monitoring area can be collected and recorded as evidence when the untrusted target has illegal behavior.

[0111] Step S302: When the target is the first to enter the second monitoring area, perform linked disarming.

[0112] In the application, when the trusted target is the first to enter the second monitoring area, linked disarming can be performed. Linked disarming includes controlling the modular camera and the security camera to enter the standby state or turn off, and can also include controlling the alarm to enter the standby state or turn off.

[0113] As Figure 4 shown, in one embodiment, after step S202, the following steps S401 to S403 are further included:

[0114] Step S401: When the target is not the trusted target, send a call request to the user terminal.

[0115] In the application, when an untrusted target enters the first monitoring area, a call connection can also be established with the user terminal so that the user of the user terminal can communicate with the untrusted target. When the untrusted target is a legitimate visitor, the user can send an instruction for linked disarming or an instruction for controlling the opening of the access control in the second area to the modular camera through any human-computer interaction method supported by the user terminal; when the untrusted target is a lawbreaker, the user can deter it through the user terminal. In the case of ineffective deterrence, an instruction for linked alarm can be sent to the modular camera through any human-computer interaction method supported by the user terminal. The communication module of the modular camera can establish a communication connection with the access control in the second area. The modular camera can directly establish a communication connection with the user terminal or indirectly establish a communication connection with the user terminal through the server.

[0116] Step S402: When the user terminal responds to the call request, establish a call connection with the user terminal.

[0117] In the application, the call connection can be a one-way call connection or a two-way call connection, and can implement voice calls or video calls.

[0118] Step S403: When the client does not respond to the call request, trigger joint defense.

[0119] In the application, when the user of the client does not respond to the call request, joint defense includes controlling the modular camera and the security camera to enter the working state to collect and record the image data of the first monitoring area as evidence when an untrusted target behaves illegally; it may also include controlling the alarm to enter the working state to emit an alarm signal through the alarm to deter the untrusted target.

[0120] The monitoring method provided by the embodiments of the present invention can achieve differentiated management of different targets entering and leaving the monitoring area, and trigger joint defense only when there is no target or there is an untrusted target in the monitoring area, which can not only achieve all-round monitoring of untrusted targets but also save power consumption.

[0121] It should be understood that the magnitudes of the sequence numbers of the steps in the above embodiments do not mean the order of execution. The execution order of each process should be determined by its function and internal logic, and should not constitute any limitation to the implementation process of the embodiments of the present application.

[0122] The embodiments of the present application also provide a monitoring device, which is implemented based on a modular camera and is used to execute the steps in the above embodiments of the monitoring method. The monitoring device can be a virtual appliance in the modular camera, run by the processor of the modular camera, or the modular camera itself.

[0123] As Figure 5 shown, the monitoring device 5 provided by the embodiments of the present application includes:

[0124] An image acquisition module 501, configured to acquire image data of the first monitoring area;

[0125] A first target detection module 502, configured to detect whether the target entering the first monitoring area is a preset trusted target according to the image data;

[0126] A second target detection module 503, configured to detect whether the trusted target is the last one to leave the second monitoring area when the target is the trusted target; wherein, the first monitoring area is connected to the second monitoring area;

[0127] A first linkage module 504, configured to trigger joint defense when the trusted target is the last one to leave the second monitoring area;

[0128] A second linkage module 505, configured to trigger joint defense when the target is not the trusted target.

[0129] In one embodiment, the monitoring device further includes a third target detection module, which is further configured to detect whether a target enters the first monitoring area;

[0130] The image acquisition module is further configured to acquire image data of the first monitoring area when a target enters the first monitoring area.

[0131] In one embodiment, the monitoring device further includes a setting module, which is used to set a trusted target according to an operation instruction for setting a trusted target.

[0132] In one embodiment, the monitoring device further includes a prompt module, which is used to issue a first voice prompt when the trusted target leaves the second monitoring area.

[0133] In one embodiment, the monitoring device further includes a third linkage module, which is used to linkage-close the first non-security device located in the second monitoring area when the trusted target is the last one to leave the second monitoring area.

[0134] In one embodiment, the setting module is further configured to set the first non-security device according to an operation instruction for setting the first non-security device.

[0135] In one embodiment, the image acquisition module is further configured to acquire and record the image data of the first monitoring area when the trusted target is not the last one to leave the second monitoring area until the last untrusted target leaves the second monitoring area.

[0136] In one embodiment, the second target detection module is further configured to detect whether the target is the first one to enter the second monitoring area when the target is the trusted target.

[0137] The first linkage module is further configured to linkage-disarm when the target is the first one to enter the second monitoring area.

[0138] In one embodiment, the prompt module is further configured to issue a second voice prompt when the trusted target enters the second monitoring area.

[0139] In one embodiment, the third linkage module is further configured to linkage-turn on the second non-security device located in the second monitoring area when the trusted target is the first one to enter the second monitoring area.

[0140] In one embodiment, the setting module is further configured to set the second non-security device according to an operation instruction for setting the second non-security device.

[0141] In one embodiment, the image acquisition module is further configured to collect and record the image data of the first monitoring area when the trusted target is not the first to enter the second monitoring area until the last untrusted target leaves the second monitoring area.

[0142] In one embodiment, the monitoring device further includes:

[0143] A call request module, configured to send a call request to the user terminal when the target is not the trusted target;

[0144] A call connection module, configured to establish a call connection with the user terminal when the user terminal responds to the call request;

[0145] The second linkage module is further configured to perform linkage defense when the user terminal does not respond to the call request.

[0146] In an application, each module in the monitoring device can be a software program module, can also be implemented by different logic circuits integrated in a processor, or can also be implemented by multiple distributed processors.

[0147] It should be noted that for the information interaction, execution process, etc. between the above modules, since they are based on the same concept as the method embodiment of the present application, their specific functions and the technical effects brought, for details, please refer to the method embodiment part, and will not be elaborated here.

[0148] Those skilled in the art can clearly understand that for the convenience and conciseness of description, only the above division of each functional module is used as an example. In actual applications, the above functions can be allocated to different functional modules according to needs, that is, the internal structure of the device is divided into different functional modules to complete all or part of the functions described above. Each functional module in the embodiment can be integrated in a processing module, can also be physically present separately for each module, or two or more modules can be integrated in one module. The above integrated modules can be implemented in the form of hardware or in the form of software functional modules. In addition, the specific names of the functional modules are only for the convenience of mutual distinction and do not limit the protection scope of the present application. The specific working process of the modules in the above device can refer to the corresponding process in the foregoing method embodiment and will not be elaborated here.

[0149] The embodiment of the present application further provides a computer-readable storage medium, and the computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps in the above-mentioned various monitoring method embodiments can be implemented.

[0150] An embodiment of the present application provides a computer program product. When the computer program product runs on a modular camera, it enables the modular camera to implement the steps in each of the above-mentioned monitoring embodiments when executed.

[0151] If the integrated module is implemented in the form of a software functional module and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on such an understanding, to implement all or part of the processes in the above-mentioned embodiment methods of the present application, it can be completed by instructing relevant hardware through a computer program. The computer program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. When the computer program is executed by a processor, it can implement the steps in each of the above-mentioned method embodiments. Among them, the computer program includes computer program code, and the computer program code can be in the form of source code, object code, executable file, or some intermediate form, etc. The computer-readable medium can at least include: any entity or device that can carry the computer program code to the modular camera, recording medium, computer memory, read-only memory (ROM, Read-Only Memory), random access memory (RAM, Random Access Memory), electrical carrier signal, telecommunication signal, and software distribution medium. For example, a USB flash drive, a mobile hard disk, a magnetic disk, or an optical disc, etc.

[0152] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have their own emphases. For parts not detailed or recorded in a certain embodiment, reference can be made to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0153] Those of ordinary skill in the art can realize that the modules and algorithm steps of each example described in combination with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented by electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are executed in a hardware or software manner depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Professional technicians can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered to exceed the scope of the present application.

[0154] In the embodiments provided by the present application, it should be understood that the disclosed devices and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are only illustrative. For example, the division of the modules is only a logical function division. In actual implementation, there can be other division methods. For example, multiple modules or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. Another point is that the displayed or discussed mutual coupling, direct coupling, or communication connection can be through some interfaces. The indirect coupling or communication connection of devices or modules can be in an electrical, mechanical, or other form.

[0155] The module described as a separation component may or may not be physically separated. The component displayed as a module may or may not be a physical module, that is, it may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network modules. Some or all of the modules can be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the solution of this embodiment.

[0156] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit them; although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements on some of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, and should all be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A monitoring method, characterized in that, Including: Collecting image data of the first monitoring area; Detecting whether a target entering the first monitoring area is a preset trustworthy target according to the image data; When the target is the trustworthy target, detecting whether the trustworthy target is the last one to leave the second monitoring area; wherein, the first monitoring area is connected to the second monitoring area; When the trustworthy target is the last one to leave the second monitoring area, triggering joint defense; When the target is not the trustworthy target, triggering joint defense; When the target is the trustworthy target, detecting whether the trustworthy target is the last one to leave the second monitoring area includes: When the target is the trustworthy target, counting the number of targets entering and leaving the second monitoring area to obtain a count value; Detecting whether the trustworthy target leaves the second monitoring area; When the trustworthy target leaves the second monitoring area, determining whether the trustworthy target is the last one to leave the second monitoring area according to the count value.

2. The monitoring method according to claim 1, characterized in that, After detecting whether the trustworthy target is the last one to leave the second monitoring area when the target is the trustworthy target, it further includes: When the trustworthy target is the last one to leave the second monitoring area, triggering the joint closing of the first non-security device located in the second monitoring area.

3. The monitoring method according to claim 1, characterized in that, After detecting whether the trustworthy target is the last one to leave the second monitoring area when the target is the trustworthy target, it further includes: When the trustworthy target is not the last one to leave the second monitoring area, collecting and recording the image data of the first monitoring area until the last untrustworthy target leaves the second monitoring area.

4. The monitoring method according to claim 1, characterized in that After detecting whether a target entering the first monitoring area is a preset trustworthy target according to the image data, it further includes: When the target is the trustworthy target, detecting whether the target is the first one to enter the second monitoring area; When the target is the first one to enter the second monitoring area, triggering joint disarmament.

5. The monitoring method according to claim 4, characterized in that After detecting whether the trustworthy target is the first one to enter the second monitoring area when the target is the trustworthy target, it further includes: When the trustworthy target is the first one to enter the second monitoring area, triggering the joint opening of the second non-security device located in the second monitoring area.

6. The monitoring method according to claim 4, characterized in that, After detecting whether the trustworthy target is the first one to enter the second monitoring area when the target is the trustworthy target, it further includes: When the trustworthy target is not the first one to enter the second monitoring area, collecting and recording the image data of the first monitoring area until the last untrustworthy target leaves the second monitoring area.

7. The monitoring method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, After detecting whether a target entering the first monitoring area is a preset trustworthy target according to the image data, it further includes: When the target is not the trustworthy target, sending a call request to the user terminal; When the user terminal responds to the call request, establishing a call connection with the user terminal; When the user terminal does not respond to the call request, triggering joint defense.

8. A monitoring device, characterized in that, Including: An image acquisition module for collecting image data of the first monitoring area; The first target detection module is used to detect whether the target entering the first monitoring area is a preset trustworthy target according to the image data; The second target detection module is used to detect whether the trustworthy target is the last one to leave the second monitoring area when the target is the trustworthy target; wherein, the first monitoring area is connected to the second monitoring area; The first linkage module is used to perform linkage defense when the trustworthy target is the last one to leave the second monitoring area; The second linkage module is used to perform linkage defense when the target is not the trustworthy target; The second target detection module is specifically used for: When the target is a trustworthy target, count the number of targets entering and leaving the second monitoring area to obtain a count value; Detect whether the trustworthy target leaves the second monitoring area; When the trustworthy target leaves the second monitoring area, determine whether the trustworthy target is the last one to leave the second monitoring area according to the count value.

9. A modular camera, characterized in that, It includes a camera, a processor, a memory, a communication module, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. The communication module is used to communicate with external devices, and the external devices include security devices. When the processor executes the computer program, it implements the steps of the monitoring method according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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