Notification confirmation system

Abstract

A notification confirmation system is provided with: a sensor device (101) that senses a predetermined notification output from a notification device (120) so as to be recognizable by a notification object; and a transmitter (102) that transmits the sensing result of the sensor device (101) to the set transmission destination. The notification device (120) is, for example, a display of an adjustment meter, and a predetermined notification can be set as a notification based on a display (121) for connection confirmation output from a remote monitoring device that is not illustrated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a notification confirmation system for confirming a notification using a display or the like. Background Art

[0002] For example, a temperature controller for adjusting the temperature of various temperature environments, etc., numerically displays the temperature of the monitored object detected by a temperature sensor such as a thermocouple or a temperature resistance on a display, and furthermore, obtains a control output (MV value) for a heating / cooling device based on the detected temperature (PV value) and a set temperature (SP value) to control the temperature of the monitored object. In addition, the temperature controller has an abnormality detection function, detects abnormal temperature of the monitored object, abnormality of the temperature sensor, etc., and displays the detected abnormal phenomenon as an alarm on the display as event information (Patent Document 1).

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent No. 4979499 Summary of the invention

[0006] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0007] In recent years, the objects controlled by such a regulator are often monitored remotely, but alarms or states that cannot be monitored remotely are confirmed by people observing the display. In addition, whether the state monitored remotely is consistent with the state displayed on the display is confirmed by people observing the display. Therefore, when performing such confirmation, the person in charge needs to go to the site, which is time-consuming.

[0008] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to enable a notification output from a notification device such as a display in a manner recognizable to a notification recipient without much effort.

[0009] Means used to solve problems

[0010] The notification confirmation system of the present invention comprises: a sensor device for sensing a predetermined notification outputted from a notification device in a manner recognizable by a notification recipient; and a transmitter for transmitting a sensing result of the sensor device to a set transmission destination.

[0011] In one configuration example of the notification confirmation system, the sensor device is configured by a light sensor that senses a predetermined notification based on light output from the notification device in a manner that can be recognized by the notification recipient.

[0012] In one configuration example of the notification confirmation system, a light guide is provided for guiding light generated by a predetermined notification to the optical sensor.

[0013] In one configuration example of the notification confirmation system, there is also a light sensor for measuring ambient light, which measures the ambient light of the environment in which the sensor device is installed. The transmitter compares the measurement value of the light sensor for measuring ambient light with the measurement value of the sensor device. When the measurement value of the sensor device is larger, the sensing result is sent to the set sending destination.

[0014] In one configuration example of the notification confirmation system, the sensor device is constituted by a microphone that senses a predetermined notification based on sound output from the notification device in a manner recognizable by the notification recipient.

[0015] In one configuration example of the notification confirmation system, when the sensing intensity sensed by the sensor device exceeds a set value, the transmitter transmits the sensing result of the sensor device to a set transmission destination.

[0016] In one configuration example of the notification confirmation system, the transmitter transmits the sensing result of the sensor device together with the sensing intensity sensed by the sensor device to a set transmission destination.

[0017] In one configuration example of the notification confirmation system, the sensor device is attachable to and detachable from the notification device.

[0018] Effects of the Invention

[0019] As described above, according to the present invention, a predetermined notification output from a notification device in a manner that can be recognized by a notification object is sensed by a sensor device, and the sensing result of the sensor device is sent by a transmitter, so that a predetermined notification output from a notification device such as a display in a manner that can be recognized by a notification object can be confirmed without spending time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a configuration diagram showing the configuration of the notification confirmation system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a block diagram showing the configuration of a notification confirmation system according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] Hereinafter, a notification confirmation system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0023] [Implementation Method 1]

[0024] First, refer to Figure 1A notification confirmation system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is described. The notification confirmation system includes a sensor device 101 for sensing a predetermined notification outputted from a notification device 120 in a manner recognizable by a notification recipient, and a transmitter 102 for transmitting the sensing result of the sensor device 101 to a set transmission destination.

[0025] The notification device 120 is, for example, a display of a controller, and the predetermined notification may be a notification based on a display 121 for connection confirmation output from a remote monitoring device (not shown). The display 121 is, for example, composed of a character-type LED (light-emitting diode). In this case, the predetermined notification is light outputted by lighting the display 121 of the notification device 120 in a manner that can be recognized by the notification object.

[0026] The sensor device 101 may be constituted by a light sensor that senses light based on the lighting of the display 121. The sensor device 101 having the light sensor senses light generated by the lighting (notification) of the display 121 of the notification device 120. The light sensor may be a transmissive type. By using a transmissive light sensor, even if the light sensor is arranged on the display 121, the notification recipient can confirm the lighting of the display 121. In addition, the sensor device 101 can be detachable from a predetermined portion of the notification device 120 by using an adhesive material. This notification confirmation system can be easily installed and removed.

[0027] Here, the notification device 120 includes multiple displays such as a segmented display based on a set value in the control of the control object, a segmented display based on a measured value measured by the control object, and a bar display based on multiple LEDs in addition to the display 121. In this example, the display 121 for connection confirmation is set as a predetermined notification. Therefore, it is important to set the sensor device 101 (optical sensor) in a manner that can sense the lighting of the display 121. For example, the sensor device 101 and the transmitter 102 can be set as a device that is detachably integrated through connectors (see Japanese Patent No. 7034887).

[0028] When the sensor device 101 senses light, the sensing of light is transmitted to the set transmission destination through the transmitter 102. For example, the transmitter 102 transmits the sensing of light to the computer 151 via the network 150. In addition, for example, the transmitter 102 wirelessly transmits the sensing of light to the portable terminal 152. In addition, it is also possible to use a short-range wireless communication technology such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) instead of the network 150, and directly transmit from the transmitter 102 to the portable terminal 152.

[0029] In addition, when the sensing intensity sensed by the sensor device 101 exceeds the set value, the transmitter 102 can also send the sensing result of the sensor device 101 to the set sending destination. Sometimes, the sensor device 101 also senses the display of other notifications of the notification device 120, the ambient light such as indoor lighting, etc., but in such a case, as long as the sensing intensity of the ambient light is measured in advance and the value is set as a threshold, then by superimposing the light generated by the lighting of the display 121 on the ambient light, it is possible to selectively send the state that the display 121 is lit because the sensing result of the sensor device 101 exceeds the set value set as the threshold.

[0030] In addition, in order to measure the intensity of ambient light, an ambient light measurement light sensor (not shown) may be added. The transmitter 102 compares the measured value of the ambient light measurement light sensor with the measured value of the sensor device 101, and when the measured value of the sensor device 101 is larger, the sensing result can be sent to the set sending destination.

[0031] For example, when a signal for connection confirmation transmitted from a monitoring device for remote monitoring is received by the notification device 120, the display 121 is lit. This lighting is sensed by the sensor device 101 and transmitted to the portable terminal 152 by the transmitter 102. On the other hand, even if a signal for connection confirmation is transmitted from the monitoring device, if it is not received by the notification device 120, the display 121 will not be lit. In this case, no information is transmitted to the portable terminal 152.

[0032] If the person in charge of operating the monitoring device holds the portable terminal 152, as described above, the connection confirmation sent by the operation of the person in charge is sensed by the sensor device 101 and sent by the transmitter 102, and is received by the portable terminal 152. The notification sensed by the sensor device 101 of the notification device 120 is a predetermined notification, and the person in charge can determine that the notification result received by the portable terminal 152 is the result of the lighting of the display 121. In addition, if the connection confirmation sent by the operation of the person in charge is not received by the notification device 120, no notification is made to the portable terminal 152, so the person in charge can determine that the connection is not established.

[0033] Thus, according to Embodiment 1, the person in charge can confirm the connection without going to the installation location of the notification device 120. In addition, multiple destinations can be set, for example, multiple portable terminals can be used as the destinations, and multiple persons in charge can simultaneously confirm the notification at different separate locations.

[0034] In addition, the transmitter 102 can also transmit the sensing result of the sensor device 101 to the set transmission destination together with the sensing intensity sensed by the sensor device 101. For example, when the intensity of light emitted by the display 121 changes according to the type of the control signal sent from the monitoring device, the type of the control signal sent from the monitoring device can be identified by confirming the sensing intensity received by the computer 151 or the portable terminal 152.

[0035] In addition, since there is no need to capture an image as in the case of a reading device that reads a numerical value from a captured image of a digital display (Japanese Patent Publication No. 2021-022155), there is no need to secure space with the notification device for capturing the image, and the system can be miniaturized. In addition, the notification confirmation system can be a function addition to a notification device that does not have a remote notification function, and can be removed if it is not needed.

[0036] [Implementation Method 2]

[0037] Next, refer to Figure 2 A notification confirmation system according to a second embodiment of the present invention is described. The notification confirmation system includes: a sensor device 101' that senses a predetermined notification outputted from a notification device 120' in a manner that can be recognized by a notification object; and a transmitter 102 that transmits the sensing result of the sensor device 101' to a set transmission destination. The sensor device 101' can be composed of an optical sensor. In addition, the notification confirmation system includes a light guide 103 that guides light generated by displaying a predetermined notification of the notification device 120' to the optical sensor of the sensor device 101'. The light guide 103 can be, for example, an optical fiber.

[0038] The notification device 120' is, for example, a display of a bath water heater, and the predetermined notification may be a display 121' outputted from the bath water heater (not shown) indicating that the reheating is completed. The display 121 is, for example, composed of a circular LED.

[0039] The sensor device 101' having a light sensor senses light generated by the lighting of the display 121' (notification) of the notification device 120' via the light guide 103. The sensor device 101' (light sensor) does not need to be arranged above the display 121', and by arranging the light guide 103 away from the upper part of the display 121', the notification recipient can confirm the lighting of the display 121'.

[0040] Here, the notification device 120' includes multiple displays such as a segmented display based on the current time, a segmented display based on the set hot water temperature, an LED display indicating the state of automatic operation of the bath, and an LED display indicating that the power is turned on, in addition to the display 121'. In this example, the display 121' indicating that the reheating is completed is set as a predetermined notification. Therefore, it is important to set the sensor device 101' (light guide 103) in a manner that can sense the lighting of the display 121'.

[0041] When the sensor device 101' senses the light guided by the light guide 103, the sensing of the light is transmitted to the set transmission destination by the transmitter 102. For example, the transmitter 102 transmits the sensing of the light to the computer 151 via the network 150. In addition, for example, the transmitter 102 wirelessly transmits the sensing of the light to the portable terminal 152.

[0042] When the bath water heater is finished reheating, the display 121' is lit. The lighting is sensed by the sensor device 101' and transmitted to the portable terminal 152 by the transmitter 102. On the other hand, before the reheating is finished, the display 121' is not lit. In this case, no information is transmitted to the portable terminal 152.

[0043] As described above, the notification indicating that the re-burning is completed, which is indicated by the lighting of the display 121', is sensed by the sensor device 101', transmitted by the transmitter 102, and received by the portable terminal 152. The notification sensed by the sensor device 101' of the notification device 120' is a predetermined notification, and it can be determined that the notification result received by the portable terminal 152 of the resident is based on the result of the lighting of the display 121'. Therefore, even if the resident is on the second floor where the notification device 120' installed on the first floor cannot be confirmed, the resident can recognize that the re-burning is completed by confirming the lighting of the display 121' received by the portable terminal 152. In this way, according to the second embodiment, the resident can confirm that the re-burning is completed without moving to the floor where the notification device 120' is installed.

[0044] It should be noted that, in the above, as a sensor device, the case of having an optical sensor is described as an example, but it is not limited to this. The sensor device can be composed of a microphone, which senses the sound-based notification output from the notification device in a manner that can be recognized by the notification object. For example, it can be configured to sense a pre-set specific sound or voice (such as an alarm) among the various sounds and voices output from the notification device. For example, since the display of the bath water heater will emit a buzzer sound when the reheating is completed, the buzzer sound can be sensed by the sensor device, and the transmitter sends the sensing result to the set sending destination. In addition, the sensor device can also be a structure with a sensor that senses the vibration output from the notification device in a manner that can be recognized by the notification object.

[0045] As described above, according to the present invention, a predetermined notification output from a notification device in a manner that can be recognized by a notification object is sensed by a sensor device, and the sensing result of the sensor device is sent by a transmitter, so that a predetermined notification output from a notification device such as a display in a manner that can be recognized by a notification object can be confirmed without any effort.

[0046] A part or all of the above-mentioned embodiments may be described as the following supplementary notes, but are not limited to the following.

[0047] [Note 1]

[0048] A notification confirmation system includes: a sensor device for sensing a predetermined notification outputted from a notification device in a manner recognizable by a notification object; and a transmitter for transmitting the sensing result of the sensor device to a set transmission destination.

[0049] [Note 2]

[0050] The notification confirmation system according to Supplementary Note 1 is characterized in that the sensor device is composed of a light sensor that senses the notification based on light output from the notification device in a manner that can be recognized by the notification object.

[0051] [Note 3]

[0052] The notification confirmation system according to Supplementary Note 2 is characterized by comprising a light guide that guides light generated by the notification to the optical sensor.

[0053] [Note 4]

[0054] The notification confirmation system according to Note 2 or 3 is characterized in that it also includes an ambient light measuring light sensor, which measures the ambient light of the environment in which the sensor device is installed, and the transmitter compares the measurement value of the ambient light measuring light sensor with the measurement value of the sensor device, and when the measurement value of the sensor device is larger, the sensing result is sent to the set sending destination.

[0055] [Note 5]

[0056] The notification confirmation system according to Supplementary Note 1 is characterized in that the sensor device is composed of a microphone that senses the predetermined notification based on sound output from the notification device in a manner that can be recognized by the notification target.

[0057] [Note 6]

[0058] The notification confirmation system according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 5 is characterized in that when the sensing intensity sensed by the sensor device exceeds a set value, the transmitter sends the sensing result of the sensor device to a set sending destination.

[0059] [Note 7]

[0060] The notification confirmation system according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 6, characterized in that the transmitter sends the sensing result of the sensor device together with the sensing intensity sensed by the sensor device to a set sending destination.

[0061] [Note 8]

[0062] The notification confirmation system according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 7, wherein the sensor device is detachable from the notification device.

[0063] It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and within the technical concept of the present invention, a person with ordinary knowledge in the field can implement various variations and combinations. For example, the present invention can be applied to the display of home appliances such as washing machines, the display of control equipment in factories, the display of medical equipment, the display of water level management equipment in paddy fields, the display of temperature control equipment such as greenhouse cultivation and hydroponics, the display of temperature control equipment such as fish ponds, the display of measuring and monitoring equipment for human flow, the display of monitoring equipment for monitoring building aging, the display of monitoring equipment for monitoring the water level of rivers, the display of ventilation equipment in stores, and other notification devices in various fields such as manufacturing, agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, distribution, social infrastructure management, and service industries.

[0064] Description of Reference Numerals

[0065] 101, 101': sensor device; 102: transmitter; 103: light guide; 120, 120': notification device; 121, 121': display; 150: network; 151: computer; 152: portable terminal.

Claims

1. A notification confirmation system, comprising: a sensor device for sensing a predetermined notification outputted from the notification device in a manner recognizable by a notification object; and The transmitter transmits the sensing result of the sensor device to a set destination.

2. The notification confirmation system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensor device is constituted by a light sensor that senses the notification based on light output from the notification device in a manner that can be recognized by a notification target.

3. The notification confirmation system according to claim 2, characterized in that: A light guide is provided, the light guide guiding the light generated by the notification to the light sensor.

4. The notification confirmation system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The device further comprises an ambient light measuring optical sensor for measuring ambient light in an environment where the sensor device is installed. The transmitter compares a measurement value of the ambient light measuring optical sensor with a measurement value of the sensor device, and when the measurement value of the sensor device is larger, transmits the sensing result to a set transmission destination.

5. The notification confirmation system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensor device is constituted by a microphone that senses the predetermined notification based on sound output from the notification device in a manner recognizable by a notification target.

6. The notification confirmation system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: When the sensing intensity sensed by the sensor device exceeds a set value, the transmitter transmits the sensing result of the sensor device to a set transmission destination.

7. The notification confirmation system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The transmitter transmits the sensing result of the sensor device together with the sensing intensity sensed by the sensor device to a set transmission destination.

8. The notification confirmation system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The sensor device is attachable to and detachable from the notification device.

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