Display control method, display terminal, disaster prevention system, display terminal control method, communication system, communication method, and program

Abstract

To facilitate a test operation of a fire alarm system.SOLUTION: A display control method is the display control method of an information processing terminal 1 including a first display section 12. The display control method includes: acquiring operation information for performing a test operation of a fire alarm system 3 by wireless communication from a display terminal 2 which is connected to the fire alarm system 3 so as to display information related to the fire alarm system 3; and allowing the first display section 12 to display operation screens (first operation screen, second operation screen, and third operation screen) for performing the test operation of the fire alarm system 3 based on the acquired operation information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a display control method and the like.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a fire receiving system configured by deriving a plurality of monitoring lines from a fire receiver and connecting a fire detector to each monitoring line.

Prior Art Document

Patent Document

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The present invention provides a display control method and the like that facilitate the test operation of a fire notification system.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] A display control method according to an aspect of the present invention is a display control method for an information processing terminal including a first display unit. In the display control method, operation information for executing a test operation of the fire notification system is acquired by wireless communication from a display terminal connected to the fire notification system and displaying information related to the fire notification system. In the display control method, an operation screen for executing the test operation of the fire notification system is displayed on the first display unit based on the acquired operation information.

[0006] A program according to an aspect of the present invention causes one or more processors to execute the display control method.

[0007] A display terminal according to one aspect of the present invention includes a first communication unit, a second communication unit, a second display unit, and a first processing unit. The first communication unit communicates with a fire alarm system. The second communication unit communicates with an information processing terminal including a first display unit. The second display unit displays information regarding the fire alarm system. When the second communication unit acquires instruction information for instructing the execution of a test operation of the fire alarm system from the information processing terminal, the first processing unit causes the first communication unit to transmit the instruction information to the fire alarm system.

[0008] A disaster prevention system according to one aspect of the present invention includes the display terminal and the fire alarm system.

[0009] A control method for a display terminal according to one aspect of the present invention is a control method for a display terminal that displays information regarding a fire alarm system. In the control method, instruction information for instructing the execution of a test operation of the fire alarm system is acquired from an information processing terminal including a first display unit. In the control method, the acquired instruction information is transmitted to the fire alarm system.

[0010] A program according to one aspect of the present invention causes one or more processors to execute the control method for the display terminal.

[0011] A communication system according to one aspect of the present invention includes a third communication unit, a fourth communication unit, and a second processing unit. The third communication unit communicates wirelessly with a display terminal that is connected to a fire alarm system and displays information regarding the fire alarm system. The fourth communication unit communicates wirelessly with an information processing terminal including a first display unit. When the fourth communication unit acquires instruction information for instructing the execution of a test operation of the fire alarm system from the information processing terminal, the second processing unit causes the third communication unit to transmit the instruction information to the display terminal.

[0012] In a communication method according to an aspect of the present invention, instruction information for instructing execution of a test operation of a fire alarm system is acquired from an information processing terminal including a first display unit. In the communication method, the acquired instruction information is transmitted to a display terminal connected to the fire alarm system and displaying information regarding the fire alarm system.

[0013] A program according to an aspect of the present invention causes one or more processors to execute the communication method.

Advantages of the Invention

[0014] The display control method and the like of the present invention have an advantage that it is easy to perform a test operation of a fire alarm system.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0016] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the embodiments described below are all comprehensive or specific examples. The numerical values, shapes, materials, components, component placement and connection forms, steps, step order, etc. shown in the following embodiments are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. Furthermore, among the components in the following embodiments, components not recited in independent claims will be described as optional components.

[0017] It should be noted that the drawings are schematic diagrams and are not necessarily strict illustrations. In addition, in the drawings, substantially the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions may be omitted or simplified.

[0018] (Embodiment) [1. Configuration] First, an overall configuration including an information processing terminal according to an embodiment will be described. Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration including an information processing terminal 1 according to an embodiment. The information processing terminal 1 is used when performing a test operation of a disaster prevention system 100 installed in a facility, more specifically, a fire alarm system 3 included in the disaster prevention system 100. The facility here is, for example, an apartment building, a factory, a research facility, a medical facility, a commercial facility, an accommodation facility, or the like, but is not particularly limited thereto.

[0019] The disaster prevention system 100 includes a display terminal 2 and a fire alarm system 3.

[0020] The display terminal 2 is a stationary terminal such as a desktop personal computer. The display terminal 2 is a terminal connected to the fire alarm system 3 and displays information related to the fire alarm system 3. Specifically, the display terminal 2 is installed, for example, around a receiver 31 (described later) of the fire alarm system 3, and is connected to the receiver 31 via a HUB 5, which is a line concentrator.

[0021] Here, the information regarding the fire alarm system 3 may include, for example, information regarding the receiver 31 or information regarding a plurality of fire detectors 32 (described later). Further, the information regarding the receiver 31 may include, for example, information for executing various operations such as a test operation of the receiver 31. Also, the information regarding the plurality of fire detectors 32 may include, for example, information for executing various operations such as a test operation of each fire detector 32.

[0022] The display terminal 2 includes a first communication unit 21, a second communication unit 22, a second display unit 23, a processing unit 24, and a storage unit 25.

[0023] The first communication unit 21 is a communication module (communication circuit) for communicating with the fire alarm system 3. Specifically, the first communication unit 21 performs wired communication (serial communication) with the receiver 31 of the fire alarm system 3 via the HUB 5. Note that the communication standard used for the wired communication is not particularly limited.

[0024] The second communication unit 22 is a communication module (communication circuit) for communicating with the information processing terminal 1. In the embodiment, the second communication unit 22 is connected to the wireless communication device 4, and performs wireless communication with the information processing terminal 1 via a communication network conforming to a communication standard such as LTE (Long Term Evolution), 4G, or 5G through the wireless communication device 4.

[0025] The wireless communication device 4 is, for example, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) dongle that can be connected to a USB port provided in the display terminal 2. By being connected to the display terminal 2, the wireless communication device 4 enables wireless communication between the display terminal 2 and the information processing terminal 1.

[0026] Note that the wireless communication device 4 is not limited to a USB dongle, and may be a repeater such as a wireless router, for example. Also, when the second communication unit 22 of the display terminal 2 has a function of performing wireless communication with the information processing terminal 1, the wireless communication device 4 is unnecessary.

[0027] The second display unit 23 is a display such as a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL (Electro-luminescence) panel, and displays information regarding the fire alarm system 3.

[0028] The processing unit (first processing unit) 24 performs information processing for displaying on the second display unit 23 an operation screen (the first operation screen P1, the second operation screen P2, and the third operation screen P3 described later) for executing a test operation of the fire alarm system 3. Further, when the second communication unit 22 acquires instruction information from the information processing terminal 1, the processing unit 24 performs information processing for causing the first communication unit 21 to transmit the instruction information to the fire alarm system 3 (here, the receiver 31). The processing unit 24 is realized by, for example, a microcomputer, but may be realized by a processor. The functions of the processing unit 24 are realized, for example, by a microcomputer or a processor constituting the processing unit 24 executing a computer program stored in the storage unit 25.

[0029] Here, the instruction information includes a command for instructing the execution of a test operation of the fire alarm system 3. For example, the instruction information includes a command for instructing the execution of a test alarm for the fire detector 32 that is the target of the test operation.

[0030] The storage unit 25 is a storage device that stores information necessary for the above information processing, a computer program executed by the processing unit 24, and the like. The storage unit 25 is realized by, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), but may be realized by a semiconductor memory or the like.

[0031] The fire alarm system 3 includes a receiver 31 and a plurality of fire detectors 32.

[0032] The receiver 31 is, for example, an R-type receiver, and a plurality of lines are connected thereto. One or more fire detectors 32 are connected to each of the plurality of lines. The one or more fire detectors 32 connected to each line may be R-type fire detectors 32 or P-type fire detectors 32. Further, the one or more fire detectors 32 connected to each line may include fire detectors 32 with an automatic test function.

[0033] When the receiver 31 detects a fire with any one of the fire detectors 32, for example, in a line to which one or more P-type fire detectors 32 are connected, the receiver 31 receives a signal from the fire detector 32 and issues a fire alarm indicating that a fire has occurred in the area where the line is installed. Also, when the receiver 31 detects a fire with any one of the fire detectors 32, for example, in a line to which one or more R-type fire detectors 32 are connected, the receiver 31 receives a signal from the fire detector 32 and issues a fire alarm indicating that a fire has occurred at the location where the fire detector 32 is installed. Further, when issuing a fire alarm, for example, the receiver 31 transmits a signal to an interlock control panel that controls smoke prevention and exhaust equipment such as fire doors or smoke exhaust openings, thereby operating the smoke prevention and exhaust equipment on the interlock control panel in conjunction with the issuance of the fire alarm.

[0034] The information processing terminal 1 is a portable terminal such as a smartphone, a tablet terminal, or a laptop personal computer, and is a terminal used by an operator U1 (see FIG. 8). The operator U1 is a person who performs a test operation of the fire alarm system 3, for example, during the construction of the disaster prevention system 100 or during the regular inspection of the disaster prevention system 100.

[0035] The information processing terminal 1 includes a communication unit (acquisition unit) 11, a first display unit 12, a processing unit 13, and a storage unit 14.

[0036] The communication unit (acquisition unit) 11 is a communication module (communication circuit) for communicating with the display terminal 2. In the embodiment, the communication unit 11 performs wireless communication with the display terminal 2 via a communication network compliant with a communication standard such as LTE, 4G, or 5G. Further, the communication unit 11 acquires operation information from the display terminal 2. The operation information is information for executing a test operation of the fire alarm system 3. In the embodiment, the operation information includes information for connecting the information processing terminal 1 to the display terminal 2 by the remote desktop function.

[0037] The first display unit 12 is a display such as a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel, and displays an operation screen for executing a test operation of the fire alarm system 3.

[0038] The processing unit 13 performs information processing for displaying an operation screen for executing a test operation of the fire alarm system 3 on the first display unit 12. Further, when the communication unit 11 acquires operation information from the display terminal 2, the processing unit 13 performs information processing for displaying the screen displayed on the second display unit 23 of the display terminal 2 on the first display unit 12 by the remote desktop function. In the embodiment, the information processing for displaying the operation screen on the first display unit 12 is substantially equivalent to the information processing for displaying the screen displayed on the second display unit 23 of the display terminal 2 on the first display unit 12 by the remote desktop function.

[0039] Note that the processing unit 13 of the information processing terminal 1 can execute the remote desktop function by installing, for example, an application capable of executing the remote desktop function on the information processing terminal 1.

[0040] The processing unit 13 is realized by, for example, a microcomputer, but may be realized by a processor. The function of the processing unit 13 is realized by, for example, a microcomputer or a processor constituting the processing unit 13 executing a computer program stored in the storage unit 14.

[0041] The storage unit 14 is a storage device that stores information necessary for the above information processing and computer programs executed by the processing unit 13. The storage unit 14 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory or the like.

[0042] [2. Operation Screen] Hereinafter, the operation screen displayed on the first display unit 12 of the information processing terminal 1 according to the embodiment will be described. In the embodiment, as already described, the processing unit 13 of the information processing terminal 1 displays the operation screen displayed on the second display unit 23 of the display terminal 2 on the first display unit 12 by the remote desktop function. Therefore, the operation screen shown below is also the screen displayed on the second display unit 23 of the display terminal 2.

[0043] Further, the processing unit 13 of the information processing terminal 1 causes the communication unit 11 to transmit instruction information to the display terminal 2 in response to an input on the operation screen by the operator U1. Thereby, the operator U1 can remotely operate the test operation of the fire alarm system 3 via the display terminal 2 as described later.

[0044] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the first operation screen P1. The first operation screen P1 mainly includes a first area P11, a second area P12, and icons I1, I2. A map of an area where one or more fire detectors 32 are installed is displayed in the first area P11. The operator U1 can display a map of a desired area in the first area P11 by making an input to select the area on the first operation screen P1.

[0045] The area A1 in the first area P11 represents the area where the fire detector 32 targeted for the test operation is performing a test alarm. Also, the plurality of objects B1 in the first area P11 each represent a plurality of fire detectors 32. Among the plurality of objects B1, one or more objects B11 represent fire detectors 32 that have not been selected as the target of the test operation, and the object B12 represents a fire detector 32 that has been selected as the target of the test operation. The operator U1 can select a desired fire detector 32 as the target of the test operation by making an input to select an arbitrary object B1 on the first operation screen P1. That is, in the embodiment, the first operation screen P1 is also a selection screen for selecting a device to be the target of the test operation among the plurality of devices (the receiver 31 and the plurality of fire detectors 32) included in the fire alarm system 3.

[0046] In the second area P12, the result of the test alarm executed by the fire detector 32 targeted for the test operation is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 2, in the second area P12, the time when the test alarm was executed, the installation location of the fire detector 32 that executed the test alarm, the area where the fire detector 32 is installed, and the type of the fire detector 32 are displayed. That is, in the embodiment, the first operation screen P1 is also a result screen including information regarding the test result of the test operation.

[0047] The icon I1 is used when acquiring the operation log of the fire alarm system 3 (here, the receiver 31). When the operator U1 makes an input to select the icon I1, a third operation screen P3 (described later) including the operation log of the fire alarm system 3 is displayed on the first display unit 12. That is, in the embodiment, the first operation screen P1 is also an acquisition screen for acquiring the operation log of the fire alarm system 3 including the test result.

[0048] Note that when the operator U1 makes an input to select the icon I1, the third operation screen P3 may not be displayed on the first display unit 12. For example, only the process of storing the operation log in the storage unit 14 of the information processing terminal 1 may be executed by the input.

[0049] The icon I2 is used when executing the test operation of the interlock control panel. By the operator U1 making an input to select the icon I2, the window W1 is displayed on the first operation screen P1. Note that the window W1 is not displayed on the first operation screen P1 while no input to select the icon I2 is being made. Also, the window W1 may be displayed alone on the first display unit 12 by switching from the first operation screen P1, or may be displayed on the first display unit 12 alongside the first operation screen P1.

[0050] By the operator U1 making an input to select any one of the plurality of icons displayed in the window W1, it is possible to execute the test operation of the interlock control panel according to the selected icon. For example, when the operator U1 makes an input to select the icon with the character string "smoke exhaust fan operation" written thereon, the interlock control panel executes the test operation of the smoke exhaust fan.

[0051] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the second operation screen P2. The second operation screen P2 is displayed on the first display unit 12 when the operator U1 makes an input to select any object B1 on the first operation screen P1. In the embodiment, the second operation screen P2 is displayed on the first display unit 12 in a form overlapping the first area P11 of the first operation screen P1. Note that the second operation screen P2 may be displayed alone on the first display unit 12 by switching from the first operation screen P1, or may be displayed on the first display unit 12 alongside the first operation screen P1.

[0052] On the second operation screen P2, the state of the fire detector 32 that is the target of the test operation, the assigned location (installed location), the name of the assigned location, and the current value of the sensitivity of the fire detector 32, etc. are displayed. Also, on the second operation screen P2, a plurality of icons for displaying a graph of various operation histories of the fire detector 32, a plurality of icons for executing various simulations of the fire detector 32, and the icon I3 are displayed.

[0053] The icon I3 is used when performing a test operation on the fire detector 32 that is the object of the test operation. When the operator U1 inputs a selection of the icon I3, the test operation of the fire detector 32 is executed.

[0054] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the third operation screen P3. As already described, the third operation screen P3 is displayed on the first display unit 12 when the operator U1 inputs a selection of the icon I1 on the first operation screen P1. In the embodiment, the third operation screen P3 is displayed on the first display unit 12 in a form overlapping the first area P11 of the first operation screen P1. Note that the third operation screen P3 may be displayed alone on the first display unit 12 by switching from the first operation screen P1, or may be displayed on the first display unit 12 side by side with the first operation screen P1. The third operation screen P3 includes a first area P31 and a second area P32.

[0055] The operation log of the fire alarm system 3 (here, the receiver 31) is displayed in the first area P31. A checklist screen is displayed in the second area P32. The checklist screen is a screen imitating a checklist for reporting the inspection results of fire protection equipment including the fire detector 32. The operator U1 can input various items such as name, fire prevention manager, location, and inspection implementation responsible person on the checklist screen, for example.

[0056] Also, on the checklist screen, the equipment name (for example, the name of the device of the fire alarm system 3 such as the fire detector 32) and the inspection result are automatically input according to the test result of the test operation. In the embodiment, all the devices that can be the object of the test operation are displayed on the checklist screen, and for the devices for which the test operation has not been performed yet, a mark such as "not yet" is attached, for example. Thus, in the embodiment, the third operation screen P3 is also a checklist screen including information regarding the checklist including the test result. Also, in the embodiment, the checklist screen includes information indicating whether or not the test operation has been performed on the device that is the object of the test operation.

[0057] Here, the above operation screen is displayed on the first display unit 12 after the login authentication of the operator U1 is completed on the login screen described below. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the login screen.

[0058] FIG. 5(a) represents a first login screen P4 for starting an application that displays the operation screen on the first display unit 12 of the information processing terminal 1. The first login screen P4 includes a text box P41 for entering a user name, a text box P42 for entering a password, and an icon I4 used when performing login authentication. The operator U1 can start the above application for the first time by entering the user name and password assigned to himself / herself and performing login authentication. That is, only the operator U1 with the authority can display the operation screen on the first display unit 12 of the information processing terminal 1.

[0059] FIG. 5(b) represents a second login screen P5 for connecting the information processing terminal 1 to the display terminal 2. The second login screen P5 includes a text box P51 for entering the operator name of the display terminal 2, a text box P52 for entering a user name, a text box P53 for entering a password, and an icon I5 used when performing login authentication. The operator U1 can connect the information processing terminal 1 to the display terminal 2 for the first time by entering the operator name, user name, and password assigned to himself / herself and performing login authentication. That is, only the operator U1 with the authority can display the operation screen displayed on the second display unit 23 of the display terminal 2 on the first display unit 12 of the information processing terminal 1.

[0060] [3. Operation] [3-1. Operation of Information Processing Terminal] Hereinafter, the operation of the information processing terminal 1 according to the embodiment (that is, the display control method) will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation example of the information processing terminal 1 according to the embodiment.

[0061] First, the processing unit 13 of the information processing terminal 1 transmits request information to the display terminal 2 via the wireless communication device 4 from the communication unit 11 (S11). The request information includes a command for the information processing terminal 1 to request operation information from the display terminal 2. When the processing unit 13 receives a predetermined input by the operator U1 on the information processing terminal 1, for example, it executes step S11.

[0062] Next, the communication unit (acquisition unit) 11 of the information processing terminal 1 acquires the operation information transmitted from the display terminal 2 via the wireless communication device 4 (S12). Then, the processing unit 13 of the information processing terminal 1 displays an operation screen (here, the first operation screen P1) on the first display unit 12 based on the acquired operation information (S13). In the embodiment, in step S13, the processing unit 13 displays the operation screen displayed on the second display unit 23 of the display terminal 2 on the first display unit 12 by the remote desktop function. Thereby, the operator U1 can perform the test operation of the fire alarm system 3 while viewing the operation screen displayed on the first display unit 12 of the information processing terminal 1.

[0063] [3-2. Operation of the display terminal] Hereinafter, the operation of the display terminal 2 according to the embodiment (that is, the control method of the display terminal 2) will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an operation example of the display terminal 2 according to the embodiment.

[0064] First, the second communication unit 22 of the display terminal 2 acquires the instruction information transmitted from the information processing terminal 1 (S21). Step S21 is executed, for example, when the operator U1 performs an input or the like on the information processing terminal 1 to instruct the execution of a test alarm for the fire detector 32 that is the target of the test operation.

[0065] Next, the processing unit (first processing unit) 24 of the display terminal 2 causes the acquired instruction information to be transmitted from the first communication unit 21 to the fire alarm system 3 (here, the receiver 31) (S22). When the receiver 31 receives the instruction information, it executes a test operation of the fire alarm system 3 according to the received instruction information. As a result, since the display terminal 2 functions as a relay device between the information processing terminal 1 and the fire alarm system 3, the operator U1 can remotely operate the test operation of the fire alarm system 3 using the information processing terminal 1.

[0066] [4. Advantages] Hereinafter, the advantages of the information processing terminal 1 (display control method) according to the embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of the advantages of the information processing terminal 1 according to the embodiment. FIG. 8(a) shows a diagram when the test operation of the fire alarm system 3 is performed without using the information processing terminal 1 according to the embodiment. FIG. 8(b) shows a diagram when the test operation of the fire alarm system 3 is performed using the information processing terminal 1 according to the embodiment. In FIG. 8(a), a situation where the operator U2 is performing a heat test on the fire detector 32 is illustrated, but the test operation of the fire alarm system 3 is not limited to the heat test.

[0067] As shown in FIG. 8(a), when the test operation of the fire alarm system 3 is performed without using the information processing terminal 1 according to the embodiment, two operators U1 and U2 are required. The operator U2 performs operations such as a heat test at the installation location of the fire detector 32 that is the target of the test operation. The operator U1 performs an operation of writing the test result of the test operation on the fire detector 32 on paper or the like beside the receiver 31 or the display terminal 2. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 8(a), since a plurality of operators are required to perform the test operation of the fire alarm system 3, there is a problem that it is difficult to perform the test operation of the fire alarm system 3 and the cost such as labor cost tends to increase.

[0068] On the other hand, as shown in Fig. 8(b), when performing the test operation of the fire alarm system 3 using the information processing terminal 1 according to the embodiment, the operator U1 can, by using the information processing terminal 1, input the test result of the test operation on the fire detector 32 into the information processing terminal 1 even when not beside the receiver 31 or the display terminal 2. Therefore, the operator U1 can perform the work of inputting the test result of the test operation on the fire detector 32 into the information processing terminal 1 while performing operations such as the heat test at the installation location of the fire detector 32 to be tested. Thus, when using the information processing terminal 1 according to the embodiment, one operator U1 can perform the test operation of the fire alarm system 3, which has the advantages of facilitating the test operation of the fire alarm system 3 and easily reducing costs such as labor costs.

[0069] Also, for example, when the fire detector 32 is a detector with an automatic test function, if attempting to perform the test operation of the fire detector 32 without using the information processing terminal 1 according to the embodiment, the operator U1 performs the operation of going to the installation location of the fire detector 32 after performing the test start operation beside the receiver 31 or the display device 2 and confirming the completion of the test by visually observing the display of the LED indicating the completion of the test of the fire detector 32. For this reason, although only one operator is required to perform the test operation of the fire detector 32, it takes time to move between the receiver 31 or the display device 2 and the fire detector 32 to be tested, so it is difficult to perform the test operation of the fire detector 32, the working time required for the test operation increases, and there is also a problem that costs such as labor costs tend to increase.

[0070] On the other hand, when performing the test operation of the fire detector 32 using the information processing terminal 1 according to the embodiment, the operator U1 can perform an operation to start the test beside the fire detector 32 by using the information processing terminal 1, and can confirm the completion of the test by visually observing the display of the LED that notifies the completion of the test of the fire detector 32. Therefore, when using the information processing terminal 1 according to the embodiment, compared with the case of not using the information processing terminal 1, it is easier to perform the test operation of the fire detector 32 as the test target, and the working time required for the test operation is short, so it is easy to reduce costs such as labor costs.

[0071] (Modification example) As described above, the embodiments have been described, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments.

[0072] FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration including the information processing terminal 1 according to a modification example of the embodiment. The information processing terminal 1 according to this modification example is different from the information processing terminal 1 according to the embodiment in that it does not directly perform wireless communication with the display terminal 2, but performs wireless communication with the display terminal 2 via the communication system 6 which is a cloud server.

[0073] The communication system 6 includes a third communication unit 61, a fourth communication unit 62, a processing unit 63, and a storage unit 64.

[0074] The third communication unit 61 is a communication module (communication circuit) for communicating with the display terminal 2 by wireless communication. Specifically, the third communication unit 61 performs wireless communication with the display terminal 2 via a wide area communication network such as the Internet and the wireless communication device 4.

[0075] The fourth communication unit 62 is a communication module (communication circuit) for communicating with the information processing terminal 1 by wireless communication. Specifically, the fourth communication unit 62 performs wireless communication with the information processing terminal 1 via a wide area communication network such as the Internet.

[0076] When the fourth communication unit 62 acquires the instruction information from the information processing terminal 1, the processing unit (second processing unit) 63 performs information processing for causing the third communication unit 61 to transmit the instruction information to the display terminal 2. The processing unit 63 is realized by, for example, a microcomputer, but may also be realized by a processor. The functions of the processing unit 63 are realized, for example, by a microcomputer or a processor constituting the processing unit 63 executing a computer program stored in the storage unit 64.

[0077] The storage unit 64 is a storage device that stores information necessary for the above information processing and a computer program executed by the processing unit 63. The storage unit 64 is realized by, for example, an HDD, but may also be realized by a semiconductor memory or the like.

[0078] Hereinafter, the operation (that is, the communication method) of the communication system 6 according to the modification of the embodiment will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an operation example of the communication system 6 according to the modification of the embodiment.

[0079] First, the fourth communication unit 62 of the communication system 6 acquires the instruction information transmitted from the information processing terminal 1 (S31). Step S31 is executed, for example, when an operator U1 performs an input or the like for instructing the execution of a test alarm for the fire detector 32 that is the object of the test operation on the information processing terminal 1.

[0080] Next, the processing unit (second processing unit) 63 of the communication system 6 causes the acquired instruction information to be transmitted from the third communication unit 61 to the display terminal 2 (S32). When the display terminal 2 acquires the instruction information, the acquired instruction information is transmitted to the fire alarm system 3 (here, the receiver 31). Then, when the receiver 31 receives the instruction information, the receiver 31 executes a test operation of the fire alarm system 3 according to the received instruction information. As a result, since the communication system 6 and the display terminal 2 function as relay devices between the information processing terminal 1 and the fire alarm system 3, the operator U1 can remotely operate the test operation of the fire alarm system 3 using the information processing terminal 1.

[0081] In the above-described embodiment, the processing unit 13 of the information processing terminal 1 may control the first display unit 12 in either the first mode or the second mode. The first mode is a mode that permits an operation for executing a test operation on the operation screen. The second mode is a mode that restricts an operation for executing a test operation on the operation screen. The first mode may be selected, for example, before the operation start of the disaster prevention system 100. The second mode may be selected, for example, after the operation start of the disaster prevention system 100.

[0082] When the processing unit 13 controls the first display unit 12 in the first mode, the worker U1 can execute a test operation of the fire notification system 3. On the other hand, when the processing unit 13 controls the first display unit 12 in the second mode, the worker U1 cannot execute a test operation of the fire notification system 3 or can execute only some of the operations of the test operation of the fire notification system 3.

[0083] In the above-described embodiment, the processing unit 13 of the information processing terminal 1 displays the operation screen displayed on the display terminal 2 on the first display unit 12 by the remote desktop function, but is not limited thereto. For example, the processing unit 13 of the information processing terminal 1 may display the operation screen on the first display unit 12 without relying on the remote desktop function by executing an application for displaying a pre-installed operation screen on the first display unit 12. In this case, the processing unit 13 of the information processing terminal 1 may acquire various information necessary for displaying the operation screen on the first display unit 12 from the display terminal 2 as operation information.

[0084] In the above-described embodiment, the wireless communication device 4 is configured to be detachable from the display terminal 2, but is not limited thereto. For example, the wireless communication device 4 may be built in the display terminal 2.

[0085] Also, in the above-described embodiment, the processing executed by a specific processing unit may be executed by another processing unit. Also, the order of a plurality of processes may be changed, or a plurality of processes may be executed in parallel.

[0086] In addition, in the above embodiment, each component may be realized by executing a software program suitable for each component. Each component may be realized by a program execution unit such as a CPU or a processor reading and executing a software program recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk or a semiconductor memory.

[0087] Also, each component may be realized by hardware. For example, each component may be a circuit (or an integrated circuit). These circuits may constitute one circuit as a whole, or may be separate circuits respectively. Also, these circuits may be general-purpose circuits or dedicated circuits respectively.

[0088] Furthermore, the general or specific aspects of the present invention may be realized by a system, an apparatus, a method, an integrated circuit, a computer program, or a recording medium such as a computer-readable CD-ROM. Also, they may be realized by any combination of a system, an apparatus, a method, an integrated circuit, a computer program, and a recording medium.

[0089] For example, the present invention may be realized as a method executed by an information processing terminal, or as a program for causing the information processing terminal to execute the method, or as a computer-readable non-transitory recording medium on which such a program is recorded. Such a program includes a program for upgrading an existing information processing terminal to operate in the same manner as the information processing terminal of the above embodiment.

[0090] Also, for example, the present invention may be realized as a method executed by a display terminal, or as a program for causing the display terminal to execute the method, or as a computer-readable non-transitory recording medium on which such a program is recorded. Such a program includes a program for upgrading an existing display terminal to operate in the same manner as the display terminal of the above embodiment.

[0091] Further, for example, the present invention may be implemented as a method executed by a communication system, or may be implemented as a program for causing the communication system to execute the method, or may be implemented as a computer-readable non-transitory recording medium on which such a program is recorded. Such a program includes a program for upgrading an existing communication system to operate in the same manner as the communication system of the above-described embodiment.

[0092] In addition, forms obtained by applying various modifications that can be conceived by those skilled in the art to each embodiment, or forms realized by arbitrarily combining the components and functions in each embodiment without departing from the spirit of the present invention are also included in the present invention.

[0093] (Summary) As described above, the display control method according to the first aspect is a display control method for the information processing terminal 1 including the first display unit 12. In this display control method, operation information for executing a test operation of the fire alarm system 3 is acquired by wireless communication from a display terminal 2 that is connected to the fire alarm system 3 and displays information about the fire alarm system 3 (S12). In this display control method, based on the acquired operation information, an operation screen (the first operation screen P1, the second operation screen P2, and the third operation screen P3) for executing the test operation of the fire alarm system 3 is displayed on the first display unit 12 (S13).

[0094] According to such a display control method, since the test operation of the fire alarm system 3 can be executed without being beside the fire alarm system 3 (receiver 31) or the display terminal 2, one operator U1 can perform the test operation of the fire alarm system 3, and there is an advantage that the test operation of the fire alarm system 3 is easy to perform.

[0095] Further, for example, in the display control method according to the second aspect, in the first aspect, a selection screen (the first operation screen P1) for selecting a device to be the target of the test operation is displayed on the first display unit 12 among a plurality of devices (the receiver 31 and the plurality of fire detectors 32) included in the fire alarm system 3.

[0096] According to such a display control method, there is an advantage that even if not beside the fire alarm system 3 (receiver 31) or the display terminal 2, the device to be the target of the test operation of the fire alarm system 3 can be selected.

[0097] Further, for example, in the display control method according to the third aspect, in the first or second aspect, when the test operation is executed, a result screen (first operation screen P1) including information on the test result of the test operation is displayed on the first display unit 12.

[0098] According to such a display control method, there is an advantage that even if not beside the fire alarm system 3 (receiver 31) or the display terminal 2, the test result of the test operation of the fire alarm system 3 can be grasped.

[0099] Further, for example, in the display control method according to the fourth aspect, in the third aspect, an acquisition screen (first operation screen P1) for acquiring the operation log of the fire alarm system 3 including the test result is displayed on the first display unit 12.

[0100] According to such a display control method, there is an advantage that even if not beside the fire alarm system 3 (receiver 31) or the display terminal 2, the operation log of the fire alarm system 3 can be acquired.

[0101] Further, for example, in the display control method according to the fifth aspect, in the third or fourth aspect, an inspection ticket screen (third operation screen P3) including information on the inspection ticket including the test result is displayed on the first display unit 12.

[0102] According to such a display control method, there is an advantage that even if not beside the fire alarm system 3 (receiver 31) or the display terminal 2, an inspection ticket can be created.

[0103] Further, for example, in the display control method according to the sixth aspect, in the fifth aspect, the inspection ticket screen includes information indicating the presence or absence of the execution of the test operation for the device to be the target of the test operation.

[0104] According to such a display control method, there is an advantage that it is possible to grasp whether there is a device that has not yet performed a test operation even if not beside the fire alarm system 3 (receiver 31) or the display terminal 2.

[0105] Also, for example, in the display control method according to the seventh aspect, in any one of the first to sixth aspects, the operation screen displayed on the display terminal 2 is displayed on the first display unit 12 by the remote desktop function.

[0106] According to such a display control method, since the test operation of the fire alarm system 3 can be executed using the operation screen displayed on the display terminal 2, there is an advantage that it is not necessary to create an application for displaying a dedicated operation screen on the information processing terminal 1.

[0107] Also, for example, in the display control method according to the eighth aspect, in any one of the first to seventh aspects, a first login screen P4 for starting an application that displays an operation screen on the first display unit 12 is displayed on the first display unit 12.

[0108] According to such a display control method, there is an advantage that it is possible to display an operation screen on the first display unit 12 of the information processing terminal 1 only for an operator U1 having authority.

[0109] Also, for example, in the display control method according to the ninth aspect, in the eighth aspect, a second login screen P5 for connecting the information processing terminal 1 to the display terminal 2 is displayed on the first display unit 12.

[0110] According to such a display control method, there is an advantage that it is possible to display an operation screen displayed on the second display unit 23 of the display terminal 2 on the first display unit 12 of the information processing terminal 1 only for an operator U1 having authority.

[0111] Further, for example, in the display control method according to the tenth aspect, in any one of the first to ninth aspects, the first display unit 12 is controlled in either a first mode that permits an operation for executing a test operation on the operation screen or a second mode that restricts an operation for executing a test operation on the operation screen.

[0112] According to such a display control method, for example, after the operation start of the disaster prevention system 100, there is an advantage that it is easy to prevent the test operation of the fire notification system 3 from being unnecessarily performed, such as restricting the execution of the test operation of the fire notification system 3.

[0113] Further, for example, the program according to the eleventh aspect causes one or more processors to execute the display control method according to any one of the first to tenth aspects.

[0114] According to such a program, there is an advantage that the same effect as any one of the first to tenth display control methods can be achieved.

[0115] Further, for example, the display terminal 2 according to the twelfth aspect includes a first communication unit 21, a second communication unit 22, a second display unit 23, and a first processing unit 24. The first communication unit 21 communicates with the fire notification system 3. The second communication unit 22 communicates with the information processing terminal 1 including the first display unit 12. The second display unit 23 displays information regarding the fire notification system 3. When the second communication unit 22 acquires instruction information instructing the execution of the test operation of the fire notification system 3 from the information processing terminal 1, the first processing unit 24 causes the first communication unit 21 to transmit the instruction information to the fire notification system 3.

[0116] According to such a display terminal 2, since the test operation of the fire notification system 3 can be executed even when not beside the fire notification system 3 (receiver 31) or the display terminal 2, one operator U1 can perform the test operation of the fire notification system 3, and there is an advantage that it is easy to perform the test operation of the fire notification system 3.

[0117] Further, for example, the disaster prevention system 100 according to the 13th aspect includes the display terminal 2 according to the 12th aspect and the fire alarm system 3.

[0118] According to such a disaster prevention system 100, since the test operation of the fire alarm system 3 can be executed without being beside the fire alarm system 3 (receiver 31) or the display terminal 2, one operator U1 can perform the test operation of the fire alarm system 3, and there is an advantage that the test operation of the fire alarm system 3 is easy to perform.

[0119] Further, for example, the control method of the display terminal 2 according to the 14th aspect is a control method of the display terminal 2 that displays information regarding the fire alarm system 3. In this control method, instruction information for instructing the execution of the test operation of the fire alarm system 3 is acquired from the information processing terminal 1 including the first display unit 12 (S21). In this control method, the acquired instruction information is transmitted to the fire alarm system 3 (S22).

[0120] According to such a control method of the display terminal 2, since the test operation of the fire alarm system 3 can be executed without being beside the fire alarm system 3 (receiver 31) or the display terminal 2, one operator U1 can perform the test operation of the fire alarm system 3, and there is an advantage that the test operation of the fire alarm system 3 is easy to perform.

[0121] Further, for example, the program according to the 15th aspect causes one or more processors to execute the control method of the display terminal 2 according to the 14th aspect.

[0122] According to such a program, there is an advantage that the same effect as the control method of the display terminal 2 according to the 14th aspect can be achieved.

[0123] Further, for example, the communication system 6 according to the 16th aspect includes a third communication unit 61, a fourth communication unit 62, and a second processing unit 63. The third communication unit 61 communicates with a display terminal 2 that is connected to the fire alarm system 3 and displays information related to the fire alarm system 3 by wireless communication. The fourth communication unit 62 communicates with an information processing terminal 1 including a first display unit 12 by wireless communication. When the fourth communication unit 62 acquires instruction information for instructing the execution of a test operation of the fire alarm system 3 from the information processing terminal 1, the second processing unit 63 causes the third communication unit 61 to transmit the instruction information to the display terminal 2.

[0124] According to such a communication system 6, since the test operation of the fire alarm system 3 can be executed even when not beside the fire alarm system 3 (receiver 31) or the display terminal 2, a single operator U1 can perform the test operation of the fire alarm system 3, and there is an advantage that the test operation of the fire alarm system 3 can be easily performed.

[0125] Further, for example, in the communication method according to the 17th aspect, instruction information for instructing the execution of a test operation of the fire alarm system 3 is acquired from an information processing terminal 1 including a first display unit 12 (S31). In this communication method, the acquired instruction information is transmitted to a display terminal 2 that is connected to the fire alarm system 3 and displays information related to the fire alarm system 3 (S32).

[0126] According to such a communication method, since the test operation of the fire alarm system 3 can be executed even when not beside the fire alarm system 3 (receiver 31) or the display terminal 2, a single operator U1 can perform the test operation of the fire alarm system 3, and there is an advantage that the test operation of the fire alarm system 3 can be easily performed.

[0127] Further, for example, the program according to the 18th aspect causes one or more processors to execute the communication method of the 17th aspect.

[0128] According to such a program, there is an advantage that the same effect as the communication method of the 17th aspect can be achieved.

Description of Reference Numerals

[0129] 1 Information processing terminal 12 First display unit 2 Display terminal 21 First communication unit 22 Second communication unit 23 Second display unit 24 Processing unit (first processing unit) 3 Fire alarm system 31 Receiver (device) 32 Fire detector (device) 6 Communication system 61 Third communication unit 62 Fourth communication unit 63 Processing unit (second processing unit) 100 Disaster prevention system P1 First operation screen (operation screen) P2 Second operation screen (operation screen) P3 Third operation screen (operation screen) P4 First login screen P5 Second login screen

Claims

1. A display control method for an information processing terminal including a first display unit, comprising: acquiring operation information for causing a fire alarm system connected to a fire alarm system and displaying information related to the fire alarm system to execute a test operation thereof by wireless communication from a display terminal; displaying, on the first display unit, an operation screen for causing the fire alarm system to execute a test operation based on the acquired operation information; A display control method.

2. displaying, on the first display unit, a selection screen for selecting a device to be the subject of the test operation from among a plurality of devices included in the fire alarm system; The display control method according to claim 1.

3. when the test operation is executed, displaying, on the first display unit, a result screen including information related to a test result of the test operation; The display control method according to claim 1.

4. displaying, on the first display unit, an acquisition screen for acquiring an operation log of the fire alarm system including the test result; The display control method according to claim 3.

5. displaying, on the first display unit, an inspection ticket screen including information related to an inspection ticket including the test result; The display control method according to claim 3.

6. the inspection ticket screen includes information indicating whether or not the test operation has been performed on the device to be the subject of the test operation; The display control method according to claim 5.

7. displaying, on the first display unit, the operation screen displayed on the display terminal by a remote desktop function; The display control method according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. displaying, on the first display unit, a first login screen for starting an application for displaying the operation screen on the first display unit; The display control method according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

9. displaying, on the first display unit, a second login screen for connecting the information processing terminal to the display terminal; The display control method according to claim 8.

10. controlling the first display unit in any one of a first mode that permits an operation for causing the test operation to be executed on the operation screen and a second mode that restricts an operation for causing the test operation to be executed on the operation screen; The display control method according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

11. one or more processors, causing the display control method according to any one of claims 1 to 6 to be executed; A program.

12. a first communication unit that communicates with a fire alarm system; A second communication unit that communicates with an information processing terminal including a first display unit, A second display unit that displays information related to the fire alarm system, A first processing unit that causes the first communication unit to transmit the instruction information to the fire alarm system when the second communication unit acquires instruction information for instructing execution of a test operation of the fire alarm system from the information processing terminal, A display terminal.

13. The display terminal according to claim 12, And the fire alarm system, A disaster prevention system.

14. A control method for a display terminal that displays information related to a fire alarm system, Acquiring instruction information for instructing execution of a test operation of the fire alarm system from an information processing terminal including a first display unit, Transmitting the acquired instruction information to the fire alarm system, A control method for a display terminal.

15. Causing one or more processors to, Execute the control method for the display terminal according to claim 14, A program.

16. A third communication unit that is connected to a fire alarm system and communicates with a display terminal that displays information related to the fire alarm system by wireless communication, A fourth communication unit that communicates with an information processing terminal including a first display unit by wireless communication, A second processing unit that causes the third communication unit to transmit the instruction information to the display terminal when the fourth communication unit acquires instruction information for instructing execution of a test operation of the fire alarm system from the information processing terminal, A communication system.

17. Acquiring instruction information for instructing execution of a test operation of a fire alarm system from an information processing terminal including a first display unit, Transmitting the acquired instruction information to a display terminal that is connected to the fire alarm system and displays information related to the fire alarm system, A communication method.

18. Causing one or more processors to, Execute the communication method according to claim 17, A program.

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