Monitoring system and monitoring program

Abstract

To provide a monitoring system and a monitoring program that are configured to prevent notifications based on actions of individuals under monitoring within a designated first area and enable a monitor to grasp information concerning the first area.SOLUTION: A monitoring system includes: a detection unit 1 capable of detecting actions of a person D within a detection area 2; a first notification unit 7 that executes notification to a monitor E based on the detection results from the detection unit 1; and an area setting unit 8 that sets a first area 3 within the detection area 2. The first notification unit 7 executes notification to the monitor E when a first action of the person D in a second area 6, which is an area within the detection area 2 that is not the first area 3, is detected by the detection unit 1. The first notification unit 7 does not execute notification corresponding to the first action of the person D in the first area 3, but instead includes an informing unit 9 that informs the monitor E of first area related information, which is information concerning the first area 3.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a monitoring system and a monitoring program. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a monitoring system for monitoring a monitored person. This monitoring system (referred to as a "monitoring system for monitored person" in Patent Document 1) is configured to determine that an abnormality has occurred when the monitored person performs a predetermined action (for example, falling) within a determination area, and to notify a fixed terminal device and a mobile terminal device. In addition, in this monitoring system, the moving area of ​​a curtain installed in a room is excluded from the determination area. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6870465 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The monitoring system described in Patent Document 1 does not have a configuration that allows the monitor to know whether or not a curtain movement area has been set. Furthermore, the monitoring system described in Patent Document 1 does not have a configuration that allows the monitor to know, when the movement area has been set, which area of ​​the room has been set as the movement area.

[0005] Therefore, in the monitoring system described in Patent Document 1, if the monitored person performs a predetermined action (for example, falls) within the movement area of ​​the curtain, no notification is sent to the fixed terminal device and the mobile terminal device, and in such cases, it can be difficult for the monitor to determine the reason why no notification was sent.

[0006] The object of the present disclosure is to provide a monitoring system and a monitoring program that are configured so that notifications are not sent in response to the behavior of a monitored person in a set first area, and that allow a monitor to obtain information about the first area. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The monitoring system according to the present disclosure comprises a detection unit capable of detecting the behavior of a person in a detection area, a first notification unit that executes a notification to a monitor in accordance with the detection result by the detection unit, and an area setting unit that sets a first area within the detection area, wherein the first notification unit executes a notification to the monitor when the detection unit detects a first behavior of the person in a second area that is an area of ​​the detection area that is not the first area, and the first notification unit does not execute a notification in accordance with the first behavior of the person in the first area, and comprises an alarm unit that alerts the monitor of first area-related information that is information relating to the first area.

[0008] The monitoring program of the present disclosure is a monitoring program that causes a computer to realize a detection function capable of detecting the behavior of a person in a detection area, a first notification function that executes a notification to a monitor based on the detection result of the detection function, and an area setting function that sets a first area within the detection area, wherein the first notification function executes a notification to the monitor when the detection function detects a first behavior of the person in a second area that is an area of ​​the detection area that is not the first area, and the first notification function causes the computer to realize an alarm function that does not execute a notification based on the first behavior of the person in the first area, but instead alerts the monitor of first area-related information that is information about the first area.

[0009] According to this configuration, a notification is not executed in response to the first behavior of the person in the first area. Furthermore, the first area-related information is notified to the observer. This allows the observer to grasp information about the first area.

[0010] Therefore, with this configuration, a notification is not made in response to the behavior of the person being monitored in the set first area, and the monitor can obtain information about the first area.

[0011] Furthermore, the detection unit may be configured to detect the first behavior of the person in the first area, and the first notification unit may be configured not to notify the monitor when the first behavior of the person in the first area is detected by the detection unit.

[0012] According to this configuration, the detection unit detects the first behavior of the person in the first area. As a result, for example, if the configuration is such that information indicating that the first behavior in the first area has been detected is saved, the monitor can confirm the information.

[0013] The device may further include a transmitting unit that transmits a notification signal to the first notification unit in response to a detection result by the detection unit, and the first notification unit is configured to notify the monitor in response to receiving the notification signal, and the transmitting unit may be configured to transmit the notification signal to the first notification unit when the first behavior of the person in the second area is detected by the detection unit, and not transmit the notification signal to the first notification unit when the first behavior of the person in the first area is detected by the detection unit.

[0014] According to this configuration, the detection unit detects the first behavior of the person in the first area. As a result, for example, if the configuration is such that information indicating that the first behavior in the first area has been detected is saved, the monitor can confirm the information.

[0015] Furthermore, the detection unit may be configured not to detect the first behavior of the person in the first area.

[0016] This configuration can prevent unnecessary detection from being performed, which can prevent unnecessary information from being stored in a configuration in which the detection results from the detection unit are stored, for example.

[0017] Furthermore, the device may be configured to include a plurality of detection units corresponding to a plurality of the detection areas, the area setting unit being capable of setting the first area for each of the detection units, and the notification unit notifying whether or not the first area has been set for each of the detection units as the first area-related information.

[0018] According to this configuration, the supervisor can grasp whether or not the first area is set for each detection unit, which makes it easier to manage the setting of the first area.

[0019] Furthermore, the detection unit may have an imaging unit that captures the detection area and is configured to detect the behavior of the person based on the imaging results of the imaging unit, and the notification unit may be configured to be capable of displaying the image captured by the imaging unit and displaying the first area superimposed on the image as information related to the first area.

[0020] According to this configuration, the monitor can easily grasp which range in the detection area (for example, the entire room) is set as the first area.

[0021] Furthermore, the device may be configured to include a switching operation unit that accepts operational input from a user, and the notification unit may be configured to switch between a state in which the first area is displayed and a state in which the first area is not displayed in response to the operational input to the switching operation unit.

[0022] According to this configuration, whether or not to display the first area superimposed on the image can be switched depending on the situation. As a result, for example, when a user (e.g., an observer) wants to check only the image, the first area can be hidden, allowing the image to be conveniently checked.

[0023] Furthermore, the device may be configured to include a sleep setting unit that sets a sleep area where sleep occurs within the detection area, and the alarm unit may be capable of displaying the first area and the sleep area superimposed on the image, and may be configured to display the first area and the sleep area in different display modes.

[0024] According to this configuration, the monitor can easily grasp which area in the detection area (for example, the entire room) is set as the first area and which area is set as the sleeping area.

[0025] Furthermore, the detection unit may be configured to be able to switch the detection area by switching the shooting direction of the shooting unit between a first direction and a second direction, and the notification unit may be configured to be able to display the first area superimposed on the image shot in the first direction, and the notification unit may be configured to be able to display the first area superimposed on the image shot in the second direction.

[0026] With this configuration, the observer can easily grasp the range set as the first area, compared to a configuration in which the first area cannot be displayed superimposed on an image in either the first direction or the second direction.

[0027] Furthermore, the device may be configured to include an area operation unit that accepts operational input from a user, and the area setting unit may be configured to determine at least one of the position, shape, and size of the first area in accordance with the operational input to the area operation unit.

[0028] According to this configuration, a user (e.g., a supervisor) can determine at least one of the position, shape, and size of the first area through an operation input, thereby making it possible to appropriately set the first area in accordance with the actual situation at the site.

[0029] Furthermore, the configuration may include a sleep setting unit that sets a sleep area where sleep occurs within the detection area, and a prohibition unit that prohibits the first area from being set when there is an overlapping area between the first area and the sleep area.

[0030] According to this configuration, for example, when the algorithm for detecting human behavior in the sleeping area is different from that in the first area, there is no need to set an exceptional algorithm for the overlapping area between the first area and the sleeping area, which makes it easy to simplify the algorithm.

[0031] Furthermore, the region setting unit may be configured to be able to set a plurality of the first regions within the detection region.

[0032] According to this configuration, it is possible to set one or more first areas in accordance with the actual situation at the site.

[0033] Furthermore, the detection unit has an imaging unit that captures the detection area and is configured to detect the behavior of the person based on the imaging results of the imaging unit, and the notification unit is capable of displaying the image captured by the imaging unit and displaying the first area superimposed on the image as information related to the first area, and when multiple first areas are set, the notification unit may be configured to display each of the first areas in a different display mode.

[0034] According to this configuration, the observer can easily identify the multiple first areas displayed in a state where they are superimposed on the image.

[0035] Furthermore, a configuration may be possible in which information indicating a name or an intention of setting can be given to each of the first areas.

[0036] According to this configuration, when a user other than the user who set up the first area checks information about the first area, the user can understand the name or the intention behind the setting of the first area, which makes it easier to operate the first area.

[0037] Furthermore, the region setting section may be configured to be able to set the first region in a state where there is an overlapping region between the first regions.

[0038] This configuration allows for greater freedom in setting the first areas than when overlapping between first areas is prohibited, making it easier to appropriately set the first areas in accordance with the actual on-site conditions, etc.

[0039] Furthermore, the first notification unit may be configured to notify the monitor when the detection unit detects a second behavior of the person in the second area that is different from the first behavior, and the first notification unit may be configured to notify the monitor when the detection unit detects the second behavior of the person in the first area.

[0040] This configuration makes it easier to realize a configuration in which notifications are issued as needed, compared to a configuration in which notifications are not issued regardless of the person's behavior in the first area, which makes it easier for the monitor to take appropriate action in response to the person's behavior in the detection area.

[0041] Furthermore, the device may be configured to include a second notification unit that executes a notification to the monitor depending on the detection result by the detection unit, and the second notification unit executes a notification to the monitor when the detection unit detects the first behavior of the person during a predetermined time period in the first area, and the second notification unit does not execute a notification depending on the first behavior of the person outside the predetermined time period in the first area.

[0042] This configuration makes it easier to realize a configuration in which notifications are issued as needed, compared to a configuration in which notifications are not issued regardless of the time of day when a person performs the first behavior in the first area. This makes it easier for the monitor to take appropriate action in response to the person's behavior in the detection area.

[0043] Furthermore, the system may include an attribute determination unit that determines the attributes of the person in the detection area, and a third notification unit that executes a notification to the monitor depending on the detection result by the detection unit, wherein the third notification unit executes a notification to the monitor when the first behavior of the person in the first area who has a predetermined attribute is detected by the detection unit, and the third notification unit may be configured not to execute a notification depending on the first behavior of the person in the first area who does not have the predetermined attribute.

[0044] This configuration makes it easier to realize a configuration in which notifications are issued as needed, compared to a configuration in which notifications are not issued regardless of the first behavior performed by any person in the first area, which makes it easier for the monitor to take appropriate action in response to the behavior of the person in the detection area.

[0045] Another monitoring system according to the present disclosure comprises a processing unit capable of detecting the behavior of a person in a detection area and notifying a monitor, and an area setting unit that sets a first area within the detection area, wherein the processing unit is capable of performing a first process that is a process related to the behavior of the person in the first area, and a second process that is a process related to the behavior of the person in a second area that is an area of ​​the detection area other than the first area, wherein the second process is a process that detects a predetermined behavior of the person in the second area and notifies the monitor when the predetermined behavior of the person in the second area is detected, and the first process is a process with a different content from the second process, and comprises an alarm unit that alerts the monitor of first area-related information that is information related to the first area.

[0046] According to this configuration, for example, a configuration can be realized in which a notification is issued when a person performs a predetermined action in the second area, and a notification is not issued when the person performs a predetermined action in the first area. This prevents a notification in response to the action of the person being monitored in the set first area, and enables the monitor to grasp information about the first area. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0047] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing a first embodiment, illustrating the overall configuration of a monitoring system. FIG. [Figure 2] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a second embodiment (the same applies to FIGS. 11 to 10), and shows the overall configuration of a monitoring system. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a monitoring system. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a captured image acquired by a capturing unit. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of skeletal information. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a first display screen. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating switching of the imaging direction. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a second display screen. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a third display screen. [Figure 10] 10 is a flowchart of a notification control flow. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0048] First, the first embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0049] 1, a monitoring system A in this embodiment includes a processing unit P. The processing unit P has a monitoring device 10 and a management terminal 4. The monitoring device 10 and the management terminal 4 are connected to each other via a predetermined network.

[0050] The monitoring device 10 is installed on the ceiling of a room in which a first person D1, who is person D, is present. A first bed B1 and a second bed B2 are installed in the room. The monitoring device 10 has a detection unit 1.

[0051] 1 shows a detection area 2 of the detection unit 1. The detection area 2 extends downward from the monitoring device 10 (detection unit 1). The detection unit 1 is capable of detecting the behavior of a person D in the detection area 2. That is, the monitoring system A is equipped with a detection unit 1 that is capable of detecting the behavior of a person D in the detection area 2.

[0052] The management terminal 4 has a first notification unit 7, an area setting unit 8, and an alarm unit 9. The management terminal 4 can accept operational input from a user G of the monitoring system A. The area setting unit 8 sets a first area 3 within the detection area 2 based on the operational input (or automatically without being based on the operational input). Although not particularly limited, in the example shown in FIG. 1, the first area 3 is set to correspond to (in other words, to coincide with) the area where the first bed B1 is located in a plan view.

[0053] In this way, the monitoring system A includes an area setting unit 8 that sets the first area 3 within the detection area 2.

[0054] In the example shown in FIG. 1, user G is also a monitor E who monitors first person D1. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this. User G does not have to be a monitor E. For example, user G may be a person (such as a family member of person D) who has requested monitor E to monitor person D.

[0055] Although not particularly limited, in this embodiment, the room where person D is present is a room in a welfare facility for the elderly, person D is a resident (person being monitored) of the welfare facility for the elderly, monitor E (user G) is a staff member of the welfare facility for the elderly, and management terminal 4 is an information terminal (personal computer, smartphone, etc.) used by the staff member. Monitor E (user G), who is a staff member, is located in a room other than the room (for example, a waiting room).

[0056] The number of monitoring devices 10 included in the monitoring system A may be any number equal to or greater than one. The monitoring devices 10 may be installed one in each room of the elderly welfare facility, or may be installed in areas other than the rooms (for example, corridors).

[0057] There may be one or more monitors E (users G). The monitoring system A may include one or more management terminals 4. The multiple monitors E (users G) may each use one management terminal 4, or may share one management terminal 4.

[0058] FIG. 1 shows a second area 6. The second area 6 is an area of ​​the detection area 2 that is not the first area 3. The detection unit 1 is configured to detect a first behavior (corresponding to the "predetermined behavior" according to the present disclosure) of a first person D1 (person D) in the second area 6. When the detection unit 1 detects the first behavior of the first person D1 (person D) in the second area 6, it transmits a predetermined signal to the management terminal 4. When the management terminal 4 receives the signal, the first notification unit 7 executes notification to the monitor E.

[0059] In this way, the monitoring system A includes a first notification unit 7 that executes notification to the monitor E in accordance with the detection result by the detection unit 1. Furthermore, the first notification unit 7 executes notification to the monitor E when the detection unit 1 detects the first behavior of person D in the second area 6, which is an area of ​​the detection area 2 that is not the first area 3. Furthermore, the monitoring system A includes a processing unit P that can detect the behavior of person D in the detection area 2 and execute notification to the monitor E.

[0060] Although not particularly limited, specific examples of the first behavior include person D's body position (for example, standing, lying, sitting), falling, lying down, slipping down, boundary position, getting up, getting out of bed, moving to the toilet, etc. "Boundary position" refers to a state such as sitting beside the bed.

[0061] Here, the processing unit P is configured to be able to execute a first process and a second process. The first process is a process related to the behavior of the person D in the first area 3. The second process is a process related to the behavior of the person D in the second area 6. In other words, the processing unit P is able to execute the first process, which is a process related to the behavior of the person D in the first area 3, and the second process, which is a process related to the behavior of the person D in the second area 6, which is an area of ​​the detection area 2 that is not the first area 3.

[0062] As described above, the second process is a process of detecting the first behavior of person D in the second area 6 and issuing a notification to the monitor E when the first behavior of person D in the second area 6 is detected. The first process is a process different from the second process. For example, the first process may be a process in which a notification corresponding to the first behavior of person D in the first area 3 is not issued.

[0063] The first notification unit 7 does not execute notification in response to the first behavior of the person D in the first area 3. In addition, the alarm unit 9 notifies the monitor E of first area-related information. The first area-related information is information relating to the first area 3.

[0064] In this way, the surveillance system A includes a notification unit 9 that notifies the surveillance person E of first area-related information, which is information relating to the first area 3.

[0065] Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. The following description of the second embodiment will focus on the differences from the first embodiment. The configuration other than the parts described below is the same as that of the first embodiment. Furthermore, the same reference numerals are used to designate the same components as those in the first embodiment.

[0066] [Overall configuration of the monitoring system] As shown in Fig. 2, monitoring system A includes one or more monitoring devices 10. Although not particularly limited, in the example shown in Fig. 2, monitoring system A includes two monitoring devices 10. One of the two monitoring devices 10 is installed on the ceiling of a room where a first person D1 is present. The other of the two monitoring devices 10 is installed on the ceiling of a room where a second person D2, who is a person D different from the first person D1, is present. A third bed B3 and a fourth bed B4 are installed in the room where the second person D2 is present.

[0067] [Behavior detection] 3, the detection unit 1 has an imaging unit 11. The imaging unit 11 captures an image of a detection area 2 (see FIG. 2). That is, in this embodiment, the detection area 2 coincides with the imaging range of the imaging unit 11.

[0068] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the photographing unit 11 is configured with an infrared camera. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the photographing unit 11 may be any device other than an infrared camera as long as it is capable of photographing the detection area 2. The photographing unit 11 is preferably a ToF (Time of flight) camera. The photographed image acquired by the photographing unit 11 is preferably a depth image, which is an image including depth information. The photographed image acquired by the photographing unit 11 may be a video or a still image. FIG. 4 shows an example of a photographed image acquired by the photographing unit 11.

[0069] As shown in FIG. 3, the detection unit 1 has a skeletal information generation unit 12. A captured image acquired by the imaging unit 11 is sent to the skeletal information generation unit 12. The skeletal information generation unit 12 generates skeletal information 60 (see FIG. 5) based on the captured image. The skeletal information 60 is information indicating the skeleton of a person D present in the detection area 2.

[0070] The skeleton information 60 in this embodiment is specifically a skeleton model. The skeleton model is generated by analyzing the captured image to recognize the positions of the joints of person D in three dimensions and connecting the joints with straight lines.

[0071] 3, the detection unit 1 has a behavior detection unit 13 (corresponding to the "attribute determination unit" according to the present disclosure). Skeleton information 60 generated by the skeleton information generation unit 12 is sent to the behavior detection unit 13. The behavior detection unit 13 is configured to be able to detect the behavior of person D in the detection area 2 based on the skeleton information 60.

[0072] In this way, the detection unit 1 has the photographing unit 11 that photographs the detection area 2, and is configured to detect the behavior of the person D based on the photographing results obtained by the photographing unit 11.

[0073] [Setting the sleep area and first area] As shown in FIG. 3, the management terminal 4 has an operation unit 28 (corresponding to the "switching operation unit" and "area operation unit" according to the present disclosure). The operation unit 28 accepts operation inputs from the user G (monitoring person E). The operation unit 28 may be configured, for example, with a known mouse, keyboard, touch panel, etc. In other words, the monitoring system A has an operation unit 28 that accepts operation inputs from the user G.

[0074] Although not particularly limited, in this embodiment, the notification unit 9 shown in Fig. 3 is configured with a display. The notification unit 9 is configured to be able to display a first display screen 70 shown in Fig. 6.

[0075] In the example shown in Fig. 6, sleeping area 5 is displayed on first display screen 70. Sleeping area 5 is an area where person D sleeps. In the example shown in Fig. 6, sleeping area 5 is set to correspond to (in other words, to coincide with) an area where a bed is located.

[0076] The sleeping area 5 is set within the detection area 2 by the sleep setting unit 25 (see FIG. 3) of the management terminal 4. The sleep setting unit 25 may set the sleeping area 5 in response to an operation input to the operation unit 28, or may set the sleeping area 5 automatically without being based on an operation input to the operation unit 28. Although not particularly limited, the algorithm for detecting the behavior of person D in the sleeping area 5 (or notifying the monitor E) may be different from the algorithm for detecting the behavior of person D in areas of the detection area 2 that are not the sleeping area 5 (or notifying the monitor E).

[0077] As described above, the monitoring system A includes a sleep setting unit 25 that sets the sleep area 5 in the detection area 2 where sleep takes place.

[0078] Here, the region setting unit 8 in this embodiment is configured to be able to set a plurality of first regions 3 within the detection region 2. In the example shown in Fig. 6, a first set region 71, a second set region 72, and a third set region 73 are displayed on a first display screen 70. The first set region 71, the second set region 72, and the third set region 73 are all first regions 3. That is, in this example, three first regions 3 are set within one detection region 2.

[0079] The region setting unit 8 is configured to determine the position, shape, and size of each first region 3 in accordance with an operation input to the operation unit 28. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this, and the region setting unit 8 may be configured to determine only one or two of the position, shape, and size of each first region 3 in accordance with an operation input to the operation unit 28.

[0080] That is, the region setting unit 8 determines at least one of the position, shape, and size of the first region 3 in response to an operation input to the operation unit .

[0081] 6, each of the first regions 3 is set to a rectangular shape. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this. Some or all of the first regions 3 may be set to a shape other than a rectangle (for example, a circle).

[0082] As shown in FIG. 3, management terminal 4 includes prohibition unit 26. Prohibition unit 26 prohibits setting first area 3 when there is an overlapping area between first area 3 and sleeping area 5. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 6, when an operation input to set third set area 73 so that it overlaps sleeping area 5 is performed on operation unit 28, prohibition unit 26 prevents third set area 73 from being set. At this time, prohibition unit 26 also causes notification unit 9 to display an alarm. The alarm indicates that setting first area 3 when there is an overlapping area between first area 3 and sleeping area 5 is prohibited.

[0083] As described above, the monitoring system A includes the prohibition unit 26 that prohibits the first area 3 from being set in a state where there is an overlapping area between the first area 3 and the sleeping area 5.

[0084] With the configuration described above, the sleeping area 5 does not overlap with the first area 3 and is included in the second area 6.

[0085] The region setting unit 8 and the prohibition unit 26 allow the first region 3 to be set in a state where there is an overlapping region between the first regions 3. For example, in the example shown in Fig. 6, the first set region 71 and the second set region 72 are set in a state where there is an overlapping region between the first set region 71 and the second set region 72.

[0086] In this way, the region setting unit 8 can set the first regions 3 in a state where there are overlapping regions between the first regions 3.

[0087] As shown in Fig. 6, the first display screen 70 includes a region information display section 78. The region information display section 78 is a region that displays region information for each first region 3. The region information is information that indicates the name or setting intention of the first region 3. A specific example of the "setting intention" is a tag, icon, memo, etc. that indicates that the first region 3 has been set because it is a place where person D is expected to perform a specific action (for example, in front of the television, on a sofa, or on a cushion).

[0088] 6, the region information display section 78 includes a first information display section 74, a second information display section 75, and a third information display section 76. The first information display section 74, the second information display section 75, and the third information display section 76 are sections that display region information of the first setting region 71, the second setting region 72, and the third setting region 73, respectively.

[0089] The area setting unit 8 is configured to be able to assign (set) area information corresponding to each first area 3 in accordance with an operation input to the operation unit 28. That is, the surveillance system A is able to assign a name or information indicating the intention of setting to each first area 3.

[0090] 2, the monitoring system A in this embodiment includes multiple monitoring devices 10. Therefore, the monitoring system A includes multiple detection units 1. Therefore, the monitoring system A has multiple detection areas 2. In other words, the monitoring system A includes multiple detection units 1 corresponding to the multiple detection areas 2.

[0091] The sleep setting unit 25 can set a sleep region 5 for each monitoring device 10 (in other words, for each detection unit 1). Furthermore, the region setting unit 8 can set a first region 3 for each monitoring device 10 (in other words, for each detection unit 1).

[0092] 2, a first area 3 and a sleeping area 5 are set in the monitoring device 10 (detection unit 1) in the room where the first person D1 is present. The first area 3 is set to correspond to (in other words, to coincide with) the area where the first bed B1 is present in a planar view. The sleeping area 5 is set to correspond to (in other words, to coincide with) the area where the second bed B2 is present in a planar view.

[0093] 2, the monitoring device 10 (detection unit 1) in the room where the second person D2 is present has a sleeping area 5 set therein, but no first area 3 set therein. The sleeping area 5 is set so as to correspond to (in other words, to coincide with) the area where the fourth bed B4 is present in a plan view.

[0094] When the first area 3 is not set, the entire detection area 2 is the second area 6.

[0095] 3, each monitoring device 10 has a transceiver 15 and an area storage unit 19. The transceiver 15 transmits and receives information. The sleep setting unit 25 sends information indicating the set sleep area 5 to the transceiver 15 of the corresponding monitoring device 10. The area setting unit 8 also sends information indicating each set first area 3 and each area information to the transceiver 15 of the corresponding monitoring device 10.

[0096] The region storage unit 19 stores the information received by the transmitting and receiving unit 15 (specifically, the information indicating the sleeping region 5, the information indicating each of the first regions 3, and each region information).

[0097] Although not particularly limited, in the example shown in FIG. 6, the first area 3 is called a "non-monitoring target area."

[0098] [Switching the shooting direction] 7, the monitoring device 10 (detection unit 1) is configured to be able to switch the imaging direction of the imaging unit 11 between a directly downward direction (corresponding to the "first direction" according to the present disclosure), a middle direction (corresponding to the "second direction" according to the present disclosure), and a far side direction (corresponding to the "second direction" according to the present disclosure). Switching the imaging direction will be described below with a specific example.

[0099] 7, the monitoring device 10 is installed on the ceiling of a room. A first bed B1 and a second bed B2 are installed in the room. The room also has an entrance / exit 50.

[0100] In this example, as shown in the lower left of Fig. 7, the shooting direction of the shooting unit 11 is first set to a directly downward direction. Then, as shown by the arrow, the shooting direction of the shooting unit 11 switches from the directly downward direction to the intermediate direction. Then, as shown by the arrow, the shooting direction of the shooting unit 11 switches from the intermediate direction to the far side direction.

[0101] When the photographing direction of the photographing unit 11 is directly downward, the entire upper surface of the first bed B1 and the second bed B2 falls within the photographing range of the photographing unit 11.

[0102] The intermediate direction is a direction closer to the entrance / exit 50 than the directly downward direction. When the photographing direction of the photographing unit 11 is the intermediate direction, only a portion of the upper surfaces of the first bed B1 and the second bed B2 falls within the photographing range of the photographing unit 11.

[0103] The far side direction is a direction closer to the entrance / exit 50 than the intermediate direction. When the photographing direction of the photographing unit 11 is in the far side direction, part of the entrance / exit 50 falls within the photographing range of the photographing unit 11. At this time, only part of the upper surfaces of the first bed B1 and the second bed B2 falls within the photographing range of the photographing unit 11. Also, at this time, the range of the upper surfaces of the first bed B1 and the second bed B2 that falls within the photographing range of the photographing unit 11 is narrower than when the photographing direction of the photographing unit 11 is in the intermediate direction.

[0104] When the shooting direction of the shooting unit 11 is switched, the detection area 2 also switches, as shown in the lower part of Fig. 7. That is, the detection unit 1 is configured to be able to switch the detection area 2 by switching the shooting direction of the shooting unit 11 between a directly downward direction and a middle direction (or a rearward direction).

[0105] The region setting unit 8 is configured to be able to set a first region 3 for each imaging direction of the imaging unit 11. Fig. 7 shows a first region 3 corresponding to the directly below direction, a first region 3 corresponding to the intermediate direction, and a first region 3 corresponding to the far side direction. In the example shown in Fig. 7, all of the first regions 3 are set to correspond to the presence region of the first bed B1.

[0106] The shooting direction of the shooting unit 11 can be switched from the far side to the middle direction, and from the middle direction to the downward direction. The shooting direction of the shooting unit 11 can be changed according to a manual operation by the user G (monitoring person E), or can be changed automatically when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition can be set as appropriate.

[0107] [Display of the first area and sleep area] 6, an image captured by the imaging unit 11 is displayed on the first display screen 70. Then, on the first display screen 70, each first area 3 and the sleeping area 5 are displayed superimposed on the image. Each first area 3 displayed on the first display screen 70 is a specific example of the above-mentioned first area-related information.

[0108] That is, the notification unit 9 can display an image captured by the image capturing unit 11, and can also display the first area 3 as first area related information superimposed on the image.

[0109] The notification unit 9 displays the first area 3 and the sleeping area 5 in different display modes on the first display screen 70. More specifically, for example, the line indicating the outline of the first area 3 and the line indicating the outline of the sleeping area 5 are displayed in different colors and thicknesses.

[0110] In this way, the notification unit 9 can display the first area 3 and the sleeping area 5 in a state where they are superimposed on the image, and displays the first area 3 and the sleeping area 5 in different display modes.

[0111] Furthermore, on the first display screen 70, each first area 3 is displayed in a different display mode. That is, when multiple first areas 3 are set, the notification unit 9 displays each first area 3 in a different display mode. More specifically, for example, the lines indicating the outline of each first area 3 are displayed in different colors and thicknesses. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the lines indicating the outline of the third set area 73 are thicker than the lines indicating the outlines of the other first areas 3.

[0112] The notification unit 9 is also configured to be able to display a second display screen 40 shown in Fig. 8. The room and the monitoring device 10 in the example shown in Fig. 8 are the same as those in the example shown in Fig. 7.

[0113] 8, a first image 41, a second image 42, and a third image 43 are displayed on the second display screen 40. The first image 41 is an image obtained by superimposing a display indicating the first region 3 corresponding to the directly downward direction onto an image captured when the shooting direction of the shooting unit 11 is directly downward. The second image 42 is an image obtained by superimposing a display indicating the first region 3 corresponding to the intermediate direction onto an image captured when the shooting direction of the shooting unit 11 is intermediate. The third image 43 is an image obtained by superimposing a display indicating the first region 3 corresponding to the deep side direction onto an image captured when the shooting direction of the shooting unit 11 is deep.

[0114] In this way, the notification unit 9 can display the first area 3 in a state where it is superimposed on an image captured in a downward direction. The notification unit 9 can also display the first area 3 in a state where it is superimposed on an image captured in a middle direction or a far direction.

[0115] When the second display screen 40 is displayed, the notification unit 9 switches between a state in which the first area 3 is displayed superimposed on the image and a state in which the first area 3 is not displayed, in response to an operation input to the operation unit 28. That is, in response to an operation input to the operation unit 28, the notification unit 9 switches between a state in which the first area 3 is displayed and a state in which the first area 3 is not displayed.

[0116] Furthermore, the captured images displayed in the first image 41, the second image 42, and the third image 43 may be real-time (current) images or may be past images. Furthermore, although not particularly limited, in the example shown in Fig. 8, the first area 3 is called a "non-monitoring target area."

[0117] [Notification of whether the first area is set or not] The notification unit 9 is configured to be able to display a third display screen 30 shown in Fig. 9. The third display screen 30 includes a first information field 31, a second information field 32, a third information field 33, a fourth information field 34, and a fifth information field 35.

[0118] The first information field 31 displays the installation location of each monitoring device 10 (detection unit 1). The second information field 32 displays the "sensor ID," which is the name assigned to each monitoring device 10 (detection unit 1). The third information field 33 displays whether or not a sleep area 5 is set for each monitoring device 10 (detection unit 1). The fourth information field 34 displays whether or not a first area 3 is set for each monitoring device 10 (detection unit 1).

[0119] 3, the monitoring system A includes a bed sensor 29. The bed sensor 29 is a sensor attached to the bed to be monitored. The bed sensor 29 may be, for example, a sensor that detects a force acting on the bed. The bed sensor 29 is capable of transmitting the detection result to the monitoring device 10.

[0120] The monitoring device 10 is configured to be switchable between a linked state in which it links with a bed sensor 29 present in the room in which the monitoring device 10 is installed, and a non-linked state in which it does not link with the bed sensor 29.

[0121] When the monitoring device 10 is in a linked state, the detection unit 1 detects the behavior of person D based on the detection result by the bed sensor 29. When the monitoring device 10 is in a non-linked state, the detection unit 1 detects the behavior of person D without based on the detection result by the bed sensor 29.

[0122] As shown in FIG. 9, the fifth information field 35 displays whether each monitoring device 10 (detection unit 1) is in a linked state or a non-linked state.

[0123] For example, in the example shown in Figure 9, it is displayed that the monitoring device 10 (detection unit 1) with a sensor ID of "4546" is installed in room 101, sleep area 5 is set, first area 3 is not set, and the device is in an unlinked state (in other words, an alert has been issued).

[0124] Furthermore, with regard to the monitoring device 10 (detection unit 1) with a sensor ID of "1526", it is displayed that it is installed in room 102, that sleep area 5 is set, that first area 3 is set, and that it is in a linked state (in other words, it has been notified).

[0125] The content displayed in the fourth information field 34 is a specific example of the above-mentioned first region-related information. That is, the notification unit 9 notifies, as the first region-related information, whether or not a first region 3 is set for each detection unit 1.

[0126] Although not particularly limited, in the example shown in FIG. 9, the first area 3 is called a "non-monitoring target area."

[0127] [Notification to monitor] The monitoring system A is configured to perform processing related to notification to the monitor E in accordance with the notification control flow shown in FIG.

[0128] When the notification control flow starts, first, the process of step S01 is executed. In step S01, the notification determination unit 14 (see FIG. 3) provided in the monitoring device 10 determines whether the behavior detection unit 13 has detected a first behavior.

[0129] Here, the behavior detection unit 13 in this embodiment can distinguish and detect the first behavior of person D in the first area 3 and the first behavior of person D in the second area 6 based on the information stored in the area storage unit 19. The detection result by the behavior detection unit 13 is sent to the notification determination unit 14. The notification determination unit 14 makes a determination in step S01 based on the detection result.

[0130] In this way, the detection unit 1 detects the first behavior of the person D in the first area 3.

[0131] If the behavior detection unit 13 detects the first behavior ("Yes" in step S01 of FIG. 10), the process proceeds to step S02. If the behavior detection unit 13 does not detect the first behavior ("No" in step S01 of FIG. 10), the process proceeds to step S04.

[0132] In step S02, the notification determination unit 14 determines whether the first behavior of person D has been performed in the first area 3. The notification determination unit 14 makes the determination in step S02 based on the detection result by the behavior detection unit 13.

[0133] If the first action of person D was performed in the first area 3 ("Yes" in step S02 of FIG. 10), the process proceeds to step S05. If the first action of person D was performed in the second area 6 ("No" in step S02 of FIG. 10), the process proceeds to step S03.

[0134] 3, the transmitting / receiving unit 15 has a first transmitting unit 16 (corresponding to the "transmitting unit" according to the present disclosure). The management terminal 4 also has a notification executing unit 22 and a notification device 27. The notification executing unit 22 also has a first notification unit 7.

[0135] The first transmission unit 16 is configured to be able to transmit a notification signal to the first notification unit 7 in the notification execution unit 22 in accordance with the detection result by the detection unit 1. That is, the monitoring system A includes the first transmission unit 16 that transmits a notification signal to the first notification unit 7 in accordance with the detection result by the detection unit 1. The first notification unit 7 is configured to execute notification to the monitor E in response to receiving the notification signal. At this time, the first notification unit 7 executes notification to the monitor E by controlling the notification device 27.

[0136] The notification device 27 may be a device that notifies by sound (for example, a speaker) or a device that notifies by light (for example, a lamp or a display). The notification by light may be, for example, a display of text or an image.

[0137] In step S03, the first transmission unit 16 transmits a notification signal to the first notification unit 7. In response to this, the first notification unit 7 executes notification to the monitor E. Thereafter, this notification control flow ends for the time being.

[0138] In this way, when the detection unit 1 detects the first behavior of the person D in the second area 6, the first transmission unit 16 transmits a notification signal to the first notification unit .

[0139] Here, the behavior detection unit 13 in this embodiment can distinguish and detect the second behavior of person D in the first area 3 from the second behavior of person D in the second area 6 based on the information stored in the area storage unit 19. The detection result by the behavior detection unit 13 is sent to the notification determination unit 14.

[0140] The second behavior is a behavior different from the first behavior. Although not particularly limited, specific examples of the second behavior include the body position of person D (for example, standing, lying down, sitting), falling, lying down, slipping down, boundary position, getting up, getting out of bed, moving to the toilet, etc.

[0141] In step S04, the notification determination unit 14 determines whether or not the second behavior has been detected by the behavior detection unit 13. The notification determination unit 14 makes the determination in step S04 based on the detection result by the behavior detection unit 13.

[0142] If the second behavior is detected by the behavior detection unit 13 ("Yes" in step S04 of FIG. 10), the process proceeds to step S03. That is, regardless of whether the location where the second behavior was performed is the first area 3 or the second area 6, a notification is executed by the first notification unit 7.

[0143] In this way, when the detection unit 1 detects the second behavior of person D in the second area 6, which is different from the first behavior, the first notification unit 7 executes a notification to the monitor E. Furthermore, when the detection unit 1 detects the second behavior of person D in the first area 3, the first notification unit 7 executes a notification to the monitor E.

[0144] If the second behavior is not detected by the behavior detection unit 13 ("No" in step S04 of FIG. 10), this notification control flow ends for the time being. That is, at this time, notification to the monitor E is not executed.

[0145] In step S05, the notification determination unit 14 determines whether the first behavior in the first area 3 was performed during a predetermined time period.

[0146] 3, the monitoring device 10 has a time period storage unit 20. The time period storage unit 20 stores a set predetermined time period. The predetermined time period may be set in response to an operation input to the operation unit 28, or may be set automatically without being based on an operation input to the operation unit 28.

[0147] The notification determination unit 14 acquires information indicating a predetermined time period from the time period storage unit 20. The detection result by the behavior detection unit 13 also includes information indicating the time at which the detected behavior was performed. The notification determination unit 14 makes a determination in step S05 based on this information.

[0148] If the first behavior in the first area 3 is performed during the predetermined time period ("Yes" in step S05 of FIG. 10), the process proceeds to step S06. If the first behavior in the first area 3 is performed outside the predetermined time period ("No" in step S05 of FIG. 10), the process proceeds to step S07.

[0149] 3, the transmitting / receiving unit 15 includes a second transmitting unit 17. Furthermore, the notification executing unit 22 includes a second notifying unit .

[0150] The second transmission unit 17 is configured to be able to transmit a notification signal to the second notification unit 23 in the notification execution unit 22 in accordance with the detection result by the detection unit 1. The second notification unit 23 is configured to execute notification to the monitor E in response to receiving the notification signal. At this time, the second notification unit 23 executes notification to the monitor E by controlling the notification device 27. In other words, the monitoring system A is equipped with the second notification unit 23 that executes notification to the monitor E in accordance with the detection result by the detection unit 1.

[0151] In step S06, the second transmission unit 17 transmits a notification signal to the second notification unit 23. In response to this, the second notification unit 23 executes notification to the monitor E. Thereafter, this notification control flow ends for the time being.

[0152] In this way, when the detection unit 1 detects the first behavior of the person D in the first area 3 during a predetermined time period, the second notification unit 23 executes notification to the monitor E.

[0153] In step S07, the notification determination unit 14 determines whether or not the person D who performed the first behavior in the first area 3 has a predetermined attribute.

[0154] 3, the monitoring device 10 has an attribute storage unit 21. The attribute storage unit 21 stores set predetermined attributes. The predetermined attributes may be set in response to an operation input to the operation unit 28, or may be set automatically without being based on an operation input to the operation unit 28. Specific examples of the predetermined attributes include, but are not limited to, being above a predetermined age, being of a predetermined gender, being a specific person D, etc.

[0155] The notification determination unit 14 acquires information indicating a predetermined attribute from the attribute storage unit 21. Furthermore, the behavior detection unit 13 is configured to determine the attribute of person D who performed the detected behavior. The detection result by the behavior detection unit 13 includes information indicating the attribute of person D who performed the detected behavior. The notification determination unit 14 makes the determination in step S07 based on this information.

[0156] In this way, the surveillance system A includes a behavior detection unit 13 that determines the attributes of the person D in the detection area 2. The attributes of the person D who performed the detected behavior are not particularly limited, but may be determined by, for example, performing a known image recognition process on the captured image acquired by the image capture unit 11.

[0157] If person D who performed the first action in the first area 3 has the predetermined attribute ("Yes" in step S07 of FIG. 10), the process proceeds to step S08.

[0158] If person D who performed the first behavior in the first area 3 does not have the predetermined attribute ("No" in step S07 of FIG. 10), this notification control flow ends. That is, at this time, notification to observer E is not executed.

[0159] 3, the transmitting / receiving unit 15 includes a third transmitting unit 18. Furthermore, the notification executing unit 22 includes a third notifying unit 24.

[0160] The third transmission unit 18 is configured to be able to transmit a notification signal to the third notification unit 24 in the notification execution unit 22 in accordance with the detection result by the detection unit 1. The third notification unit 24 is configured to execute notification to the monitor E in response to receiving the notification signal. At this time, the third notification unit 24 executes notification to the monitor E by controlling the notification device 27. In other words, the monitoring system A includes the third notification unit 24 that executes notification to the monitor E in accordance with the detection result by the detection unit 1.

[0161] In step S08, the third transmission unit 18 transmits a notification signal to the third notification unit 24. In response to this, the third notification unit 24 executes notification to the monitor E. Thereafter, this notification control flow ends for the time being.

[0162] In this way, when the detection unit 1 detects the first behavior of the person D who has a predetermined attribute in the first area 3, the third notification unit 24 executes notification to the observer E.

[0163] Incidentally, in the case where the processing proceeds to step S03, a notification signal is transmitted from the first transmission unit 16 to the first notification unit 7, but no notification signal is transmitted from the second transmission unit 17 to the second notification unit 23, and no notification signal is transmitted from the third transmission unit 18 to the third notification unit 24. That is, in the case where the processing proceeds to step S03, a notification is sent to the monitor E by the first notification unit 7, but no notification is sent by the second notification unit 23 or the third notification unit 24.

[0164] Furthermore, in the case where the processing proceeds to step S06, a notification signal is transmitted from the second transmission unit 17 to the second notification unit 23, but no notification signal is transmitted from the first transmission unit 16 to the first notification unit 7, and no notification signal is transmitted from the third transmission unit 18 to the third notification unit 24. That is, in the case where the processing proceeds to step S06, a notification is sent to the monitor E by the second notification unit 23, but no notification is sent by the first notification unit 7 or the third notification unit 24.

[0165] Furthermore, in the case where the processing proceeds to step S08, a notification signal is transmitted from the third transmission unit 18 to the third notification unit 24, but no notification signal is transmitted from the first transmission unit 16 to the first notification unit 7, and no notification signal is transmitted from the second transmission unit 17 to the second notification unit 23. That is, in the case where the processing proceeds to step S08, a notification is sent to the monitor E by the third notification unit 24, but no notification is sent by the first notification unit 7 or the second notification unit 23.

[0166] With the configuration described above, when the detection unit 1 detects the first behavior of person D in the first area 3 ("Yes" in step S02 of FIG. 10), the first notification unit 7 does not issue a notification to the monitor E. Furthermore, when the detection unit 1 detects the first behavior of person D in the first area 3 ("Yes" in step S02 of FIG. 10), the first transmission unit 16 does not transmit a notification signal to the first notification unit 7.

[0167] Furthermore, the second notification unit 23 does not execute a notification in response to the first behavior of person D in the first area 3 outside the predetermined time period ("No" in step S05 of FIG. 10). Furthermore, the third notification unit 24 does not execute a notification in response to the first behavior of person D who does not have the predetermined attribute in the first area 3 ("No" in step S07 of FIG. 10).

[0168] In this embodiment, the detection result by the behavior detection unit 13 (for example, information indicating that the first behavior of person D in the first area 3 has been detected) is saved regardless of whether or not a notification is made to the monitor E. The detection result may be saved in the monitoring device 10 or in the management terminal 4. The monitoring system A is configured to be able to display the detection result on the notification unit 9 in response to an operation input by the monitor E (user G) to the operation unit 28.

[0169] Each functional unit included in the monitoring device 10 and the management terminal 4 may be a physical device such as a microcomputer, or may be a software functional unit. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which a program corresponding to each functional unit is stored in a ROM or non-volatile memory (not shown), and the program is loaded into a CPU and executed, thereby executing a process corresponding to each functional unit.

[0170] According to the configuration described above, a notification is not executed in response to the first behavior of person D in first area 3. In addition, first area-related information is notified to observer E. This allows observer E to grasp information related to first area 3.

[0171] Therefore, according to the configuration described above, no notification is made in response to the behavior of the monitored person D in the set first area 3, and the monitor E is able to grasp information regarding the first area 3.

[0172] Other Embodiments (1) The functions of the components in the above embodiment may be configured as a monitoring program that causes a computer to realize them. For example, the functions of the components in the above embodiment may be configured as a monitoring program that causes a computer to realize a detection function corresponding to the detection unit 1, a first notification function corresponding to the first notification unit 7, and a region setting function corresponding to the region setting unit 8.

[0173] (2) The bed sensor 29 does not have to be provided.

[0174] (3) In the notification control flow shown in FIG. 10, some steps may not be present, new steps may be added, or the order of the steps may be changed.

[0175] (4) The detection unit 1 may be configured not to detect the first behavior of the person D in the first area 3.

[0176] (5) The first notification unit 7 may be provided in the monitoring device 10. In this case, the first transmission unit 16 may not be provided.

[0177] (6) The second notification unit 23 may be provided in the monitoring device 10. In this case, the second transmission unit 17 may not be provided.

[0178] (7) The third notification unit 24 may be provided in the monitoring device 10. In this case, the third transmission unit 18 may not be provided.

[0179] (8) The notification device 27 may be provided in the monitoring device 10 .

[0180] (9) The notification unit 9 does not have to be able to notify whether or not the first region 3 is set for each detection unit 1.

[0181] (10) The notification unit 9 does not have to be able to display the first area 3 in a state where it is superimposed on the image captured by the image capturing unit 11.

[0182] (11) Some or all of the second notification unit 23, the third notification unit 24, the sleep setting unit 25, the prohibition unit 26, and the operation unit 28 may not be provided.

[0183] The configurations disclosed in the above-described embodiments (including other embodiments, the same applies hereinafter) can be applied in combination with configurations disclosed in other embodiments, unless a contradiction arises. Furthermore, the embodiments disclosed in this specification are merely examples, and the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto and can be appropriately modified within the scope of the present disclosure. [Industrial Applicability]

[0184] The present disclosure can be used not only in elderly care facilities, but also in various other facilities such as medical facilities and public facilities, and can also be used outdoors. [Explanation of symbols]

[0185] 1: Detection unit 2: Detection area 3 :First area 5:Sleep area 6:Second area 7 :1st Notification Department 8: Area setting section 9: Notification Department 11: Photography Department 13: Behavior detection unit (attribute determination unit) 16: First transmitter (transmitter) 23:Second Notification Department 24:Third Notification Department 25:Sleep setting section 26: Prohibited part 28: Operation section (switching operation section, area operation section) A: Surveillance system D: Person E: Watcher G: User P: Processing section

Claims

1. a detection unit capable of detecting the behavior of a person in a detection area; a first notification unit that notifies a monitor in accordance with a detection result by the detection unit; a region setting unit that sets a first region within the detection region, the first notification unit executes a notification to the monitor when the detection unit detects a first behavior of the person in a second area that is an area of ​​the detection area other than the first area; the first notification unit does not execute a notification in response to the first behavior of the person in the first area, A monitoring system including a notification unit that notifies the monitoring person of first area-related information, which is information relating to the first area.

2. the detection unit detects the first behavior of the person in the first area; The monitoring system according to claim 1 , wherein the first notification unit does not notify the monitor when the first behavior of the person in the first area is detected by the detection unit.

3. a transmitter that transmits a notification signal to the first notifier in response to a detection result by the detector, the first notification unit is configured to execute notification to the monitor in response to reception of the notification signal; the transmitting unit transmits the notification signal to the first notification unit when the first behavior of the person in the second area is detected by the detecting unit; The monitoring system according to claim 1 , wherein the transmitting unit does not transmit the notification signal to the first notifying unit when the detecting unit detects the first behavior of the person in the first area.

4. The monitoring system according to claim 1 , wherein the detection unit does not detect the first behavior of the person in the first area.

5. a plurality of the detection units corresponding to the plurality of detection areas; the region setting unit is capable of setting the first region for each of the detection units, The monitoring system according to claim 1 , wherein the notification unit notifies, as the first area-related information, whether or not the first area is set for each of the detection units.

6. the detection unit has an imaging unit that captures an image of the detection area, and is configured to detect the behavior of the person based on an image captured by the imaging unit, A surveillance system as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the notification unit is capable of displaying an image captured by the photographing unit and is capable of displaying the first area superimposed on the image as the first area-related information.

7. It has a switching operation unit that accepts operation inputs by the user, The monitoring system according to claim 6 , wherein the notification unit switches between a state in which the first area is displayed and a state in which the first area is not displayed in response to an operation input to the switching operation unit.

8. a sleep setting unit that sets a sleep area in which sleep occurs within the detection area; The monitoring system according to claim 6 , wherein the notification unit is capable of displaying the first area and the sleeping area superimposed on the image, and displays the first area and the sleeping area in different display modes.

9. the detection unit is configured to be able to switch the detection area by switching the imaging direction of the imaging unit between a first direction and a second direction, the notification unit is capable of displaying the first area in a state where the first area is superimposed on the image captured in the first direction, The monitoring system according to claim 6 , wherein the notification unit is capable of displaying the first area in a state where the first area is superimposed on the image captured in the second direction.

10. an area operation unit that accepts operation input by a user; The surveillance system according to claim 1 , wherein the region setting unit determines at least one of the position, shape, and size of the first region in response to an operation input to the region operation unit.

11. a sleep setting unit that sets a sleep area in which sleep occurs within the detection area; The monitoring system according to claim 10 , further comprising: a prohibition unit that prohibits the first area from being set in a state where an overlapping area exists between the first area and the sleeping area.

12. The monitoring system according to claim 10 , wherein the region setting unit is capable of setting a plurality of the first regions within the detection region.

13. the detection unit has an imaging unit that captures an image of the detection area, and is configured to detect the behavior of the person based on an image captured by the imaging unit, the notification unit is capable of displaying an image captured by the image capturing unit, and is also capable of displaying the first area as the first area-related information in a state where the first area is superimposed on the image, The monitoring system according to claim 12 , wherein when a plurality of the first areas are set, the notification unit displays the first areas in different display modes.

14. The monitoring system according to claim 12 , wherein information indicating a name or a setting intention can be given to each of the first areas.

15. The monitoring system according to claim 12 , wherein the region setting unit is capable of setting the first region in a state where there is an overlapping region between the first regions.

16. the first notification unit executes a notification to the monitor when the detection unit detects a second behavior of the person in the second area that is different from the first behavior; The monitoring system according to claim 1 , wherein the first notification unit executes a notification to the monitor when the second behavior of the person in the first area is detected by the detection unit.

17. a second notification unit that executes a notification to the monitor in response to a detection result by the detection unit; the second notification unit executes a notification to the monitor when the first behavior of the person in the first area during a predetermined time period is detected by the detection unit; The monitoring system according to claim 1 , wherein the second notification unit does not execute notification in response to the first behavior of the person in the first area outside the predetermined time period.

18. an attribute determination unit that determines an attribute of the person in the detection area; a third notification unit that executes a notification to the monitor in response to a detection result by the detection unit; the third notification unit executes a notification to the monitor when the first behavior of the person having a predetermined attribute in the first area is detected by the detection unit; The monitoring system according to claim 1 , wherein the third notification unit does not execute a notification in response to the first behavior of the person who does not have the predetermined attribute in the first area.

19. a processing unit capable of detecting the behavior of a person in a detection area and notifying a monitor; a region setting unit that sets a first region within the detection region, the processing unit is capable of executing a first process that is a process related to the behavior of the person in the first area, and a second process that is a process related to the behavior of the person in a second area that is a region of the detection area other than the first area, the second processing is processing of detecting a predetermined behavior of the person in the second area and executing a notification to the monitor when the predetermined behavior of the person in the second area is detected, the first process is a process with a different content from the second process, A monitoring system including a notification unit that notifies the monitoring person of first area-related information, which is information relating to the first area.

20. A detection function capable of detecting human behavior in a detection area; a first notification function that notifies a monitor according to a detection result by the detection function; a region setting function for setting a first region within the detection region, the first notification function executes a notification to the monitor when the detection function detects a first behavior of the person in a second area that is an area of ​​the detection area other than the first area; the first notification function does not execute a notification in response to the first behavior of the person in the first area; A monitoring program that causes a computer to realize a notification function of notifying the monitoring person of first area-related information, which is information relating to the first area.

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