Extermination device, extermination system, extermination method, and extermination program

Abstract

To provide an extermination device and the like capable of more efficiently exterminating insects, animals and the like that enter a building from an opening of the building.SOLUTION: The extermination device is installed in a building and includes: a camera that captures images of an area near an opening of the building; an extermination unit that has extermination means for exterminating an extermination target entering the building from the opening; and a control unit that controls the camera and the extermination unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an expulsion device, an expulsion system, an expulsion method, and an expulsion program. [Background technology]

[0002] Insect repellents are installed to exterminate or drive away insects that enter buildings through openings. Conventional insect repellents are consumables that need to be replaced periodically, and they look unsightly when installed near conspicuous openings such as entrances.

[0003] There has been proposed a device that can exterminate insects and animals, which is electrically operated and does not require periodic replacement of consumables. The electrically operated extermination device has various additional functions. For example, the device described in Patent Document 1 has a wireless communication function, which increases user convenience. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-093857 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, there is a demand for an extermination device that can more efficiently exterminate insects and animals that invade through openings in buildings. In addition, it is desirable for an extermination device installed near an opening in a building to have a good appearance.

[0006] In light of the above circumstances, the present disclosure aims to provide an extermination device, an extermination system, an extermination method, and an extermination program that can more efficiently exterminate insects, animals, etc. that enter through openings in buildings. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The extermination device according to a first aspect of the present disclosure is an extermination device installed in a building, and comprises a camera that captures images of the area around an opening in the building, an extermination unit having an extermination means for exterminating an extermination target that enters the building through the opening, and a control unit that controls the camera and the extermination unit.

[0008] An extermination system according to a second aspect of the present disclosure comprises a sensor that detects the open / closed state of an opening in a building, and an extermination device installed in the building, the extermination device comprising a camera that captures images of the area around the opening in the building, an extermination unit having an extermination means for exterminating targets to be exterminated, such as insects or animals that enter through the opening, a communication unit capable of communicating with the sensor, and a control unit that controls the camera and the extermination unit, and the control unit obtains the open / closed state of the opening detected by the sensor and operates the extermination unit based on the open / closed state of the opening.

[0009] An extermination method according to a third aspect of the present disclosure is a method for controlling an extermination device having an extermination means, which determines the type of extermination target, such as an insect or animal, that is entering through an opening based on an image captured by a camera, and controls the extermination means based on the type.

[0010] The extermination program according to the fourth aspect of the present disclosure is a program for controlling an extermination device having an extermination means, and determines the type of extermination target, such as an insect or animal, entering through an opening based on an image captured by a camera, and controls the extermination means based on the type. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a home system according to an embodiment; [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of an extermination device of the home system. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a smartphone in the home system. [Figure 4] 3 is a control flowchart of a control unit of the destroyer device. [Figure 5]3 is a control flowchart of a control unit of the destroyer device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] An embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0013] [Home System 100] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a home system 100. As shown in FIG. The home system 100 includes an extermination device 1, an electric lock 2, a sensor 3, an access point 4, a smartphone 6, and a server 7. The access point 4, the smartphone 6, and the server 7 are connected via a network NW.

[0014] The network NW may be a wide area network (WAN) such as the Internet, a private network (LAN) within the building where the home system 100 is installed, or a combination thereof. The network NW may be either a wired or wireless network. Communication between devices may involve other devices such as an access point.

[0015] [Destroyer 1] Extermination device 1 is a device that is installed near an opening in building B to exterminate targets such as insects and animals that invade building B through the opening. Openings in building B include, for example, doors D, windows W, skylights, etc. Building B includes not only buildings used for residential purposes but also buildings not used for residential purposes such as offices, schools, and hospitals.

[0016] FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the destroyer device 1. The extermination device 1 has a control unit 11, a wireless communication unit 12, a recording unit 13, a camera 18, and an extermination unit 19.

[0017] The extermination device 1 is built into and integrated with a security camera installed in building B. The extermination device 1 comprises a main body 1b that houses a camera 18, an extermination unit 19, etc., and a mounting part 1c that mounts the main body 1b to building B. The extermination device 1 has an appearance comparable to that of a security camera, so it is unobtrusive and looks good even when installed near an opening in building B.

[0018] The control unit 11 is a computer capable of executing a program, including a processor such as a CPU, a memory into which a program can be read, a storage unit into which programs and data can be stored, and an input / output control unit. The functions of the control unit 11 are realized by the processor executing a program provided to the control unit 11.

[0019] The control unit 11 controls the entire extermination device 1 based on remote control instructions received via the wireless communication unit 12. The control unit 11 controls the wireless communication unit 12 to communicate with the access point 4 wirelessly.

[0020] The wireless communication unit 12 has an antenna and the like, and has a function of communicating via wireless LAN communication WC1 such as WiFi. The wireless communication unit 12 can communicate with the access point 4 via wireless LAN communication WC1 based on instructions from the control unit 11. The wireless communication unit 12 may have a function of communicating via short-range wireless communication WC2 such as BlueTooth (registered trademark) or ZigBee (registered trademark), and may communicate with the access point 4 via a relay device that can communicate via short-range wireless communication WC2. The wireless communication unit 12 may also communicate with the access point 4 via wired LAN communication.

[0021] The recording unit 13 includes a recording medium such as a hard disk, a flash memory, etc. The recording unit 13 records frequency information 14.

[0022] The frequency information 14 is information about frequencies that are difficult for the repelling targets, such as insects and animals that invade through openings. It is desirable that the frequencies recorded in the frequency information 14 are suitable for each type of repelling target.

[0023] Camera 18 is a device capable of capturing video or still images and has the capability to function as a security camera. Images captured by camera 18 are buffered in recording unit 13 or the like and then acquired by server 7 or the like. Images captured by camera 18 of extermination device 1 are acquired by smartphone 6 via server 7. For example, a user can check images captured by camera 18 of extermination device 1 using smartphone 6 whether at home or out.

[0024] The extermination unit 19 has an extermination means for exterminating targets such as insects and animals that invade through openings in the building B. The extermination means is a mechanism that generates ultrasonic waves, sound, light, odors, etc. that the targets do not like. If the extermination means is a mechanism that generates ultrasonic waves, the extermination unit 19 determines the frequency of the ultrasonic waves to be generated based on the frequency information 14.

[0025] The camera 18 and the extermination unit 19 are housed together in the main body 1b. The camera 18 and the extermination unit 19 share the same power supply device mounted on the extermination device 1. Therefore, the user can easily install the camera 18, which also functions as a security camera, and the extermination unit 19, which exterminates extermination targets, near an opening in the building B.

[0026] [Electric Lock 2] The electric lock 2 is a device that prevents the opening and closing of doors and sliding screens attached to openings of building B, and is a lock that can be locked and unlocked electrically. The electric lock 2 is also called a "smart lock." A user can lock and unlock the electric lock 2 using a card key, tag key, remote control key, smartphone 6, etc. as a key. In the following explanation, the card key, tag key, remote control key, smartphone 6, etc. used as a key for the electric lock 2 will also be referred to as a "key device 5." The electric lock 2 may be an electronic lock powered by a battery built in.

[0027] The electric lock 2 has an antenna and the like, and has the function of communicating via short-range wireless communication WC2 such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), ZigBee (registered trademark), or NFC (Near Field Communication). The electric lock 2 can communicate with the key device 5 via short-range wireless communication WC2.

[0028] The electric lock 2 has an antenna and the like and has the function of communicating via wireless LAN communication WC1 such as WiFi. The electric lock 2 can communicate with the access point 4 via wireless LAN communication WC1 such as WiFi. The electric lock 2 may communicate with the access point 4 via a relay device that can communicate via short-range wireless communication WC2. The electric lock 2 may also communicate with the access point 4 via wired LAN communication.

[0029] The electric lock 2 has a remote control input mechanism that accepts remote control instructions from the smartphone 6 via the server 7. For example, the user can remotely control the electric lock 2 using the smartphone 6 whether they are at home or out.

[0030] The locked / unlocked status of the electric lock 2 is acquired by the smartphone 6 via the server 7. For example, the user can check the locked / unlocked status of the electric lock 2 using the smartphone 6 whether they are at home or out.

[0031] [Sensor 3] The sensor 3 detects the open / closed state of an opening in the building B. The sensor 3 is, for example, an open / close sensor that detects a door D or a window W by magnetism or the like. The sensor 3 may also be, for example, a crescent sensor that detects the crescent state of the window W.

[0032] The sensor 3 has an antenna and the like, and has a function of communicating via wireless LAN communication WC1 such as WiFi. The sensor 3 can communicate with the access point 4 via wireless LAN communication WC1 such as WiFi. The sensor 3 may also have a function of communicating via short-range wireless communication WC2, and may communicate with the access point 4 via a relay device capable of communicating via short-range wireless communication WC2. The sensor 3 may also communicate with the access point 4 via wired LAN communication.

[0033] The open / closed state of the opening detected by the sensor 3 is acquired by the extermination device 1 and the smartphone 6 via the server 7. For example, the user can check the open / closed state of the opening using the smartphone 6 whether they are at home or out.

[0034] If the extermination device 1 and the sensor 3 have the function of communicating via short-range wireless communication WC2, the extermination device 1 may obtain the open / closed state of the opening detected by the sensor 3 directly from the sensor 3 without going through the server 7.

[0035] [Access Point 4] The access point 4 is installed in building B and has at least one of the functions of communicating via wireless LAN communication WC1 such as WiFi and the function of communicating via wired LAN. The access point 4 communicates with the extermination device 1, the electric lock 2, and the sensor 3 via wireless LAN communication WC1 or wired LAN communication. The access point 4 relays communication with the extermination device 1, the electric lock 2, and the sensor 3 to the network NW via the gateway GW.

[0036] [Smartphone 6] FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the smartphone 6. The smartphone 6 is an example of a mobile terminal or a terminal device. The mobile terminal or the terminal device is not limited to the smartphone 6, and may be, for example, a mobile phone, a smart watch, a tablet terminal, a personal computer, or the like.

[0037] As shown in FIG. 3, the smartphone 6 includes a control unit 61, a wireless communication unit 62, a touch panel 63, a camera 64, and a microphone 65.

[0038] The control unit 61 is a computer capable of executing programs, including a processor such as a CPU, a memory into which programs can be read, a storage unit into which programs and data can be stored, and an input / output control unit. The functions of the control unit 61 are realized by the processor executing a program provided to the control unit 61. The program provided to the control unit 61 is also referred to as an application. The control unit 61 controls the wireless communication unit 62, the touch panel 63, the camera 64, and the microphone 65.

[0039] The wireless communication unit 62 has an antenna and the like, and has a function of communicating via short-range wireless communication WC2 such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), ZigBee (registered trademark), or NFC (Near Field Communication), and a function of communicating via high-speed wireless communication WC3 that can connect to a network NW using a fourth-generation communication standard, a fifth-generation communication standard, or the like. The wireless communication unit 62 can communicate with the wireless communication unit 12 of the electric lock 2 via the short-range wireless communication WC2 based on instructions from the control unit 61. The wireless communication unit 62 can communicate with the server 7 via the high-speed wireless communication WC3 that is connected to a base station and the network NW based on instructions from the control unit 61.

[0040] The touch panel 63 is, for example, a capacitance type touch panel. An input operation input by a user to the touch panel is acquired by the control unit 61. The touch panel 63 displays a display screen based on an instruction from the control unit 61. The touch panel 63 functions as an operation unit for inputting operations and a display unit for displaying a display screen.

[0041] The smartphone 6 has installed thereon a smart home application AP, which is an application that utilizes the extermination device 1 connected to the network NW to provide the user with comfortable and convenient functions.

[0042] The smart home application AP can check the status of the extermination device 1, the electric lock 2, and the sensor 3 based on a user request. Whether the user is at home or away, the user can use the smart home application AP to check the status of the extermination device 1, the electric lock 2, and the sensor 3. For example, the smart home application AP can obtain images captured by the camera 18 of the extermination device 1 via the network NW and notify the user by displaying the images on the touch panel 63. Whether the user is at home or away, the user can use the smart home application AP to check the images captured by the camera 18 of the extermination device 1.

[0043] The smart home application AP can generate remote control instructions for the extermination device 1, the electric lock 2, and the sensor 3. The remote control instructions for the extermination device 1, the electric lock 2, and the sensor 3 are acquired by the server 7 via the network NW. The extermination device 1, the electric lock 2, and the sensor 3 perform control based on the control instructions acquired via the network NW. The user can remotely control the extermination device 1 using the smart home application AP whether they are at home or away from home. For example, the user can remotely control the extermination unit 19 of the extermination device 1 using the smart home application AP whether they are at home or away from home.

[0044] The smart home application AP can change the settings of the extermination device 1 by communicating with the extermination device 1 via the network NW. For example, the user can use the smart home application AP to change the settings for whether or not extermination is to be performed and the settings for the extermination targets to be exterminated.

[0045] [Server 7] The server 7 is configured, for example, by one or more servers and can be connected to a network NW. The server includes hardware such as a processor such as a CPU, memory, recording media such as a hard disk or flash memory, and communication devices. The functions of the server are realized by a program executed in the server's processor. The server may be an on-site server, or a cloud server that provides IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service), PaaS (Platform as a Service), SaaS (Software as a Service), or the like, or a server that combines these. In the following description, "server" includes any of the above servers.

[0046] The server 7 is a server that manages the extermination device 1, the electric lock 2, and the sensor 3. The server 7 acquires control instructions for the extermination device 1, the electric lock 2, and the sensor 3 that are generated in the smart home application AP. The control instructions for the extermination device 1 are acquired by the extermination device 1. The control instructions for the electric lock 2 are acquired by the electric lock 2. The control instructions for the sensor 3 are acquired by the sensor 3.

[0047] The server 7 acquires the status of the extermination device 1, the electric lock 2, and the sensor 3 based on a user request. The status of the extermination device 1, the electric lock 2, and the sensor 3 is acquired by the smart home application AP. The status of the electric lock 2 and the sensor 3 is acquired by the extermination device 1.

[0048] The server 7 may record the images captured by the camera 18 of the extermination device 1 as security camera images based on a user request.

[0049] Next, a description will be given of the operation of the home system 100. Hereinafter, the operation of the extermination device 1 will be described with reference to the control flow chart of the control unit 11 of the extermination device 1 shown in FIG.

[0050] In step S110, the control unit 11 acquires the open / closed state of the opening. The control unit 11 may acquire the open / closed state of the opening from the sensor 3 (open / closed state acquisition method 1), or may acquire the open / closed state of the opening based on an image captured by the camera 18 (open / closed state acquisition method 2).

[0051] (Open / close status acquisition method 1) The control unit 11 acquires the open / closed state of the opening detected by the sensor 3 via the server 7. If the extermination device 1 and the sensor 3 have the function of directly communicating wirelessly or via a wire, the extermination device 1 may acquire the open / closed state of the opening directly from the sensor 3 without going through the server 7.

[0052] (Open / close status acquisition method 2) The control unit 11 determines whether the opening is open or closed based on an image captured by a camera 18 that captures an image of the opening, using a known image processing technique.

[0053] In step S120, the control unit 11 determines whether the "opening is open" based on the open / closed state of the opening. If the opening is open, the control unit 11 then executes step S130. If the opening is not open, the control unit 11 executes step S110 again.

[0054] In step S120, the control unit 11 may determine the "state before the opening is opened" in addition to the "state when the opening is open." The control unit 11 determines the "state before the opening is opened" by, for example, the following determination method 1-3.

[0055] (Judgment method 1) The control unit 11 determines the state before the opening portion is opened based on the detection by the crescent sensor, which is the sensor 3, that the crescent of the window W has transitioned from a locked state to an unlocked state.

[0056] (Judgment method 2) The control unit 11 determines the state before the opening of the opening by using known image processing techniques or machine learning techniques based on the image captured by the camera 18 that captures the image of the opening. For example, the control unit 11 may determine the state before the opening of the opening by detecting the appearance of a person in the image.

[0057] (Judgment method 3) The control unit 11 determines the state before the opening of the opening based on the fact that the electric lock 2 has been unlocked by the key device 5. This is because there is a high possibility that the opening will open after the electric lock 2 has been unlocked. The control unit 11 can obtain the locked / unlocked state of the electric lock 2 via the server 7. If the extermination device 1 and the electric lock 2 have the function of directly communicating wirelessly or via a wire, the extermination device 1 may obtain the locked / unlocked state of the electric lock 2 directly from the electric lock 2 without going through the server 7.

[0058] In step S130, control unit 11 operates extermination unit 19 for a predetermined time. Control unit 11 can operate extermination unit 19 when the opening is open, thereby efficiently preventing insects, animals, and other extermination targets from entering through the opening. Furthermore, control unit 11 can operate extermination unit 19 from a state before the opening is opened, thereby reliably preventing insects, animals, and other extermination targets from entering through the opening.

[0059] In step S140, the control unit 11 determines whether to end the control flow shown in Fig. 4. If the control flow is not to be ended, the control unit 11 executes step S110 again.

[0060] Next, another operation of the extermination device 1 will be described with reference to a control flow chart of the control unit 11 of the extermination device 1 shown in FIG.

[0061] In step S210, the control unit 11 detects the extermination target based on the image captured by the camera 18 that captures the image of the opening. The control unit 11 detects the extermination target by determining whether the extermination target that is expected in advance is captured in the captured image using known image processing technology or machine learning technology. Note that the control unit 11 may detect the extermination target based on means other than images.

[0062] In step S220, the control unit 11 identifies the detected extermination target. The control unit 11 uses known image processing technology or machine learning technology to identify the type of the detected extermination target from a list of extermination targets assumed in advance.

[0063] In step S230, the control unit 11 operates the extermination unit 19 for a predetermined time. The control unit 11 can operate the extermination unit 19 when the extermination target is near the opening, so that the extermination target, such as an insect or animal, can be efficiently prevented from entering through the opening.

[0064] In step S230, the control unit 11 operates the extermination unit 19 in a method appropriate for the type of extermination target based on the determined type of extermination target. If the extermination means of the extermination unit 19 is a mechanism that generates ultrasonic waves, the control unit 11 determines a frequency according to the determined type of extermination target based on the frequency information 14, and causes the extermination unit 19 to generate ultrasonic waves of that frequency. For example, if the determined extermination target is a specific insect, the control unit 11 causes the extermination unit 19 to generate ultrasonic waves of a frequency that the specific insect does not like. The control unit 11 can use the extermination method that is optimal for the type of extermination target, and can reliably prevent the extermination target, such as insects or animals, from entering through the opening.

[0065] In step S240, the control unit 11 determines whether to end the control flow shown in Fig. 5. If the control flow is not to be ended, the control unit 11 executes step S210 again.

[0066] According to the home system 100 of this embodiment, insects and animals that invade through openings in a building can be more efficiently exterminated. The extermination device 1 has an appearance similar to that of a security camera, so it is unobtrusive and looks good even when installed near an opening in the building B.

[0067] While one embodiment of the present disclosure has been described above in detail with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment and includes design modifications within the scope of the present disclosure. Furthermore, the components shown in the above-described embodiment and modifications can be configured in any suitable combination.

[0068] The program, such as the destroyer device 1, is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. The program is loaded into a computer system and executed. The term "computer system" here includes hardware such as an operating system and peripheral devices. Furthermore, "computer-readable recording medium" refers to portable media such as flexible disks, optical magnetic disks, ROMs, and CD-ROMs, as well as storage devices such as hard disks built into computer systems. Furthermore, "computer-readable recording medium" may also include devices that dynamically store programs for a short period of time, such as communication lines used when transmitting programs over networks like the Internet or telephone lines, or devices that store programs for a fixed period of time, such as volatile memory within a computer system serving as a server or client. The program may also be designed to implement some of the functions described above, or may be capable of implementing the functions in combination with programs already stored in the computer system, or may be implemented using a programmable logic device such as an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). [Explanation of symbols]

[0069] 100...Home system, 1...Extermination device, 2...Electric lock, 3...Sensor, 4...Access point, 5...Key device, 6...Smartphone, 7...Server, AP...Smart home application

Claims

1. A deterrent device installed in a building, a camera that captures an image of the vicinity of the opening of the building; an extermination unit having an extermination means for exterminating extermination targets that invade the building through the opening; a control unit that controls the camera and the expulsion unit; Equipped with Destroyer device.

2. The control unit determines the type of the target to be eliminated based on the image captured by the camera, and controls the eliminating unit based on the type.

2. The destroyer device of claim 1.

3. the expulsion means is a mechanism that generates ultrasonic waves, The control unit switches the frequency of the ultrasonic waves depending on the type of the target to be eliminated.

3. The destroyer device of claim 2.

4. The camera captures an image of a door or a shoji screen attached to the opening of the building, The control unit determining an open / closed state of the opening based on the image captured by the camera; operating the expulsion unit based on the open / closed state of the opening; 2. The destroyer device of claim 1.

5. a communication unit capable of communicating with a sensor that detects the open / closed state of the opening of the building; The control unit acquiring the open / closed state of the opening detected by the sensor; operating the expulsion unit based on the open / closed state of the opening; 2. The destroyer device of claim 1.

6. the communication unit acquires the open / closed state of the opening detected by the sensor from a server that can communicate with the communication unit.

6. The destroyer device of claim 5.

7. Further, a communication unit capable of communicating with the electric lock of the building is provided. The control unit Acquire the lock / unlock status of the electric lock; Operate the expulsion unit based on the locked / unlocked state of the electric lock.

2. The destroyer device of claim 1.

8. The communication unit acquires the lock / unlock state of the electric lock from a server that can communicate with the communication unit.

8. The destroyer device of claim 7.

9. a sensor that detects the open / closed state of an opening in the building; a drive-off device installed in the building; Equipped with The expulsion device is a camera that captures an image of the vicinity of the opening of the building; an extermination unit having an extermination means for exterminating extermination targets that invade the building through the opening; a communication unit capable of communicating with the sensor; a control unit that controls the camera and the expulsion unit; Equipped with The control unit acquiring the open / closed state of the opening detected by the sensor; operating the expulsion unit based on the open / closed state of the opening; Destroyer system.

10. 1. A method of controlling a displacement device having a displacement means, comprising: Based on the images captured by the camera, the type of extermination target entering the building through the opening is identified, controlling the expulsion means based on the type; Extermination method.

11. A program for controlling an expulsion device having an expulsion means, Based on the images captured by the camera, the system determines the type of extermination target entering the building through the opening, controlling the expulsion means based on the type; Expulsion program.

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