Security system, portable terminal, program, and security method

Abstract

To prevent users from forgetting to set or release a security mode.SOLUTION: A security system includes a security device that monitors intrusion into a monitored area by a plurality of security modes, and a portable terminal that can switch the security modes remotely by communication with the security device. The security system includes storage means, detection means, control means, and communication means. The storage means stores information indicating the security mode set in the monitored area. The detection means detects attachment of the portable terminal to a user or detachment of the portable terminal from the user. The control means proposes switching of the security mode according to a detection result and the set security mode, and causes the portable terminal to display a switching screen on which the switching operation can be input. The communication means transmits a switching request for the security mode when the switching operation is input on the switching screen.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a security system having a security device that monitors intrusions into a monitored area of ​​a building or the like using multiple security modes and a mobile terminal that can remotely switch between security modes by communicating with the security device, as well as to a mobile terminal used in the system and a program for the mobile terminal. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, systems have been known that allow a user to remotely switch security modes using a mobile terminal from a location away from a security target such as a home.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 below discloses that a security application installed on a mobile device such as a smartphone can be used to remotely set / cancel a security device from the mobile device.

[0004] Furthermore, Patent Document 1 discloses that when a user is within a security area and it is desired to monitor for intrusion from outside (particularly when the user is asleep), a manned monitoring mode (at-home security mode) is used. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-137673 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] However, in conventional technologies such as Patent Document 1, the user must voluntarily switch between security modes, which can lead to the user forgetting to disable manned surveillance mode when waking up and opening a window, causing a false alarm, or forgetting to set manned surveillance mode when going to bed.

[0007] In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a security system, a mobile terminal, and a program that can prevent forgetting to set or cancel a security mode. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] To achieve the above object, one aspect of the present invention provides a security system including a security device that monitors intrusions into a monitored area using multiple security modes and a portable terminal that can remotely switch the security modes through communication with the security device, the security system comprising a storage means, a detection means, a control means, and a communication means. The storage means stores information indicating the security mode set for the monitored area. The detection means detects when the portable terminal is attached to a user and when it is detached from the user. The control means, in accordance with the detection result and the set security mode, suggests switching the security mode and causes the portable terminal to display a switching screen on which the switching operation can be input. The communication means transmits a security mode switching request when the switching operation is input on the switching screen.

[0009] With this configuration, the detection of whether the mobile terminal is attached to or detached from the user triggers the switching of the security mode and accepts the switching operation, thereby preventing the user from forgetting to set or cancel the security mode when waking up or going to bed. The monitored area is typically a building such as a house or office, or a room within such a building, but it may also be a partitioned space outdoors.

[0010] The portable terminal may include a first portable terminal and a second portable terminal that is a wearable terminal paired with the first portable terminal and worn by the user. In this case, the first portable terminal may have an acquisition means for acquiring information indicating the security mode set in the monitored area, the control means, and the communication means, and the control means may transmit a screen control instruction to the second portable terminal to display the switching screen according to the set security mode when detecting the wearing or removal of the first portable terminal. The second portable terminal may also have the detection means for detecting the wearing or removal of the second portable terminal, display means for displaying the switching screen based on the screen control instruction, and switching request means for transmitting a security mode switching request to the security device via the communication means when a switching operation is input on the switching screen.

[0011] This allows the user to check the suggestions and perform the switching operation on the wearable device even when the user does not have the first mobile device with them, thereby improving user convenience. Here, the first mobile device is, for example, a smartphone, and the second mobile device is, for example, a wearable device (smart watch, smart band, smart ring, smart glasses, etc.). The control means may not only display the switching screen but also vibrate the second mobile device.

[0012] When the attachment of the second portable terminal is detected, if the set security mode is a manned monitoring mode, the control means may send the screen control instruction for the switching screen that suggests switching from the manned monitoring mode to a monitoring release mode.

[0013] This allows the system to naturally suggest switching to the monitoring-off mode when the user wakes up.

[0014] When the removal of the second portable terminal is detected, if the set security mode is a monitoring release mode, the control means may send the screen control instruction for the switching screen that suggests switching from the monitoring release mode to a manned monitoring mode.

[0015] This allows the system to naturally suggest switching to manned monitoring mode when the user is about to go to bed.

[0016] The control means may transmit the screen control instruction according to the set security mode, on the condition that the time when the attachment or removal is detected falls within a predetermined time period, or the location of the second mobile terminal is within a predetermined range corresponding to the user's home.

[0017] Here, the predetermined time period is the user's wake-up time or bedtime time, and may be set in advance by the user, or may be set automatically based on the user's usual activities, etc. This makes it possible to detect the user's wake-up or bedtime timing with higher accuracy and propose switching to security mode, and also prevents unnecessary proposals to switch to security mode while the user is away from home overnight.

[0018] The second portable terminal may disable operation of the second portable terminal when the removal is detected. In this case, when the control means displays the switching screen based on the screen control instruction, the control means may not disable operation of the second portable terminal for a predetermined time, but may enable the switching operation to be input.

[0019] This makes it possible to perform mode switching operations for a predetermined period of time even when a wearable terminal that can only be operated while worn is removed.

[0020] The portable terminal may include a first portable terminal and a second portable terminal that is a wearable terminal paired with the first portable terminal and worn by the user. In this case, the first portable terminal may have an acquisition means that acquires information indicating the security mode set in the monitored area, the control means, and the communication means. In this case, when the attachment of the second portable terminal is detected and the set security mode is the manned monitoring mode, the control means may send a screen control instruction to the second portable terminal to instruct it to display the switching screen proposing switching from the manned monitoring mode to the monitoring release mode, and when the removal of the second portable terminal is detected and the set security mode is the monitoring release mode, the control means may display the switching screen proposing switching from the monitoring release mode to the manned monitoring mode on the display means of the first portable terminal. In this case, the second portable terminal may also have a detection means for detecting the attachment and detachment of the second portable terminal, an operation lock means for disabling operation of the second portable terminal when the detachment is detected, a display means for displaying the switching screen based on the screen control instruction, and a second switching request means for sending a request to switch from the monitoring release mode to the manned monitoring mode to the security device via the communication means when a switching operation is input on the switching screen.

[0021] As a result, when the wearable terminal, which can only be operated while attached, is removed, the mode switching operation can be performed by displaying the switching screen on the first portable terminal instead.

[0022] Another aspect of the present invention provides a security system including a security device that monitors intrusions into a monitored area using multiple security modes and a portable terminal worn by a user and capable of remotely switching between the security modes through communication with the security device, the security system comprising a storage means, a determination means, a control means, and a communication means. The storage means stores information indicating the security mode set for the monitored area. The determination means determines that the user has woken up when user activity is detected by operation or sensing of the portable terminal during a predetermined time period. When the control means determines that the user has woken up, and if the set security mode is an attended monitoring mode, the control means displays a switching screen on the portable terminal suggesting switching from the attended monitoring mode to a monitoring-off mode and allowing the user to input the switching operation. The communication means transmits a request to switch the security mode when the switching operation is input on the switching screen.

[0023] With this configuration, by using the detection of the user waking up as a trigger to prompt switching to the monitoring cancellation mode and accepting the switching operation, it is possible to prevent forgetting to cancel the manned monitoring mode.

[0024] Another aspect of the present invention provides a security system including a security device that monitors intrusions into a monitored area using multiple security modes and a portable device worn by a user and capable of remotely switching between the security modes through communication with the security device. The security system includes a storage unit, a determination unit, a control unit, and a communication unit. The storage unit stores information indicating the security mode set for the monitored area. The determination unit determines that the user is getting ready to sleep when the wearable device detects the user lying down during a predetermined time period. When the control unit determines that the user is getting ready to sleep and the set security mode is a monitoring release mode, the control unit suggests switching from the monitoring release mode to an attended monitoring mode and displays a switching screen on the portable device on which the switching operation can be input. The communication unit transmits a request to switch the security mode when the switching operation is input on the switching screen.

[0025] With this configuration, the detection of the user getting ready to go to bed is used as a trigger to prompt switching to the manned monitoring mode and the switching operation is accepted, thereby preventing the user from forgetting to set the manned monitoring mode.

[0026] Another aspect of the present invention provides a portable terminal capable of remotely switching between security modes through communication with a security device that monitors intrusions into a monitored area using multiple security modes, the portable terminal comprising a storage means, a detection means, a display means, and a communication means. The storage means stores information indicating the security mode set for the monitored area. The detection means detects when the portable terminal is attached to a user and when it is detached from the user. The display means, depending on the detection result and the set security mode, suggests switching the security mode and outputs a switching screen on which the switching operation can be input. The communication means, when the switching operation is input on the switching screen, transmits a security mode switching request to the security device.

[0027] A program according to another aspect of the present invention is a program for a mobile terminal that can remotely switch between security modes by communicating with a security device that monitors intrusions into a monitored area using a plurality of security modes. storing information indicating the security mode set in the surveillance area; Detecting attachment and detachment of the mobile terminal to and from a user; a step of suggesting switching of the security mode according to the result of the detection and the set security mode, and outputting a switching screen on which the switching operation can be input; When the switching operation is input on the switching screen, a step of transmitting a request to switch the security mode to the security device is executed. [Effects of the Invention]

[0028] As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent forgetting to set or cancel the security mode, but this effect does not limit the present invention. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0029] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a security system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of a security device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of a smartphone according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 10 is a table conceptually illustrating settings for whether or not a switching operation to a plurality of security modes is possible according to the location of a smartphone according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of a security mode switching process performed by a smartphone when a user wakes up according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] 10 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of the security mode switching process when a user wakes up in a security system according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a security mode switching screen displayed on a wearable device when a user wakes up using a smartphone according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of a security mode switching process when a user goes to bed by a smartphone according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] 10 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of the security mode switching process when a user goes to sleep by a security system according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a security mode switching screen displayed on a wearable device by a smartphone when a user goes to bed according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0030] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0031] [System Configuration] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a security system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] As shown in the figure, the security system includes a security device 100, a smartphone 200, a wearable device 300, and a center server 400 at a security center.

[0033] The security device 100 is installed in a surveillance area (target of security), such as a home or business, monitors the surveillance area for abnormalities, and reports any detected abnormalities to a security center. As will be described in detail later, the security device 100 guards the surveillance area using multiple security modes (e.g., out-of-home security mode, at-home security mode, partial set mode, at-home mode, etc.).

[0034] Smartphone 200 is a terminal carried by a resident of a house in the above-mentioned monitoring area, and is, for example, a smartphone, a mobile phone, a tablet PC (Personal Computer), or other portable computer, and is capable of connecting to a mobile network such as LTE (Long Term Evolution), 3G, Wi-Fi, etc. If multiple users reside or are occupying a building to be guarded, there may be multiple smartphones 200 for each security target.

[0035] The smartphone 200 can switch the security mode by communicating with the security device 100. As shown in the figure, the smartphone 200 may be located inside a house that is within a monitored area, or may be located outside the monitored area, such as in an office where the user works.

[0036] When the smartphone 200 is located within a monitored area, it can communicate with the security device 100 via the mobile network described above as well as short-range wireless communication such as BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) or Wi-Fi. The security mode switching operation is input on an application (hereinafter referred to as the "security application") that is installed on the smartphone 200 and provides security mode information and other security information.

[0037] The wearable terminal 300 is a device that can be worn on a part of the body of the user of the smartphone 200, such as a smart watch, a wristband, a smart ring (with a projection function), smart glasses, etc. The wearable terminal 300 is mainly used by the user to input the switching operation of the security mode.

[0038] The smartphone 200 is paired with the wearable terminal 300, and after determining various conditions, notifies the wearable terminal 300 and controls the screen (such as displaying a screen on which the security mode switching operation can be input).

[0039] When the wearable terminal 300 detects that the wearable terminal 300 has been attached to or detached from the user, the wearable terminal 300 enters a locked state (a state in which operations cannot be accepted), and the user can operate the wearable terminal 300 by performing a predetermined unlocking operation. The predetermined unlocking operation is, for example, an operation of inputting a predetermined passcode or password, a screen operation such as swiping, an operation of inputting a predetermined gesture, a face authentication operation of facing the screen, a fingerprint authentication operation of tapping the fingerprint sensor, or an unlocking operation on the smartphone 200 to be paired.

[0040] Furthermore, when the wearable terminal 300 is unlocked while worn by the user, the user's identity is considered to have been authenticated and the wearable terminal 300 can be operated without the need for another unlocking operation as long as the user continues to wear the wearable terminal 300. The wearing state can be determined, for example, by whether or not a pulse is detected by a pulse sensor mounted on the wearable terminal 300.

[0041] Therefore, when a screen (hereinafter also simply referred to as a switching screen) on which a security mode switching operation can be input is displayed on the wearable terminal 300 by the smartphone 200, the user can switch the security mode after identity verification (security is also guaranteed) without the need to unlock the wearable terminal 300. Furthermore, even when the smartphone 200 is in a locked state, the switching operation can be performed using the wearable terminal 300 without the need to unlock the smartphone.

[0042] The security device 100 also has an operation unit (such as an operation panel) installed on a wall or the like inside the house, which is the monitored area, and when the user is inside the house, the user can also use the operation unit to switch the security mode. Depending on the object to be operated by the operation unit, an authentication process may be required, for example, by inserting an authentication card assigned to each user into the operation unit. In this embodiment, the operation unit may also be referred to as a "main unit operation unit" in contrast to the smartphone 200, which can be remotely controlled.

[0043] The center server 400 is a server installed in a security center operated by a security company, and is capable of communicating with the security device 100 and the smartphone 200 via the Internet. A controller is stationed at the security center, and when an abnormality report is received from the security device 100, the controller takes necessary measures such as dispatching a security guard to the object being guarded by the security device 100.

[0044] The center server 400 also stores information such as the location of the building that is the monitored area, and information about users of the security contract who live or reside in the building. For example, the center server 400 pairs the smartphone 200 of each user who lives or resides in the building that is the monitored area with the security device 100, and stores information that groups them by monitored area for authentication. The center server 400 also stores information about the authentication card that has been paired and grouped in the same way as the smartphone 200.

[0045] The security mode switching is performed according to the flow shown in (1) to (8) in the figure. That is, (1) the smartphone 200 requests the center server 400 to switch the security mode via the mobile network based on a security mode switching operation by the wearable terminal 300, (2) the center server 400 authenticates the smartphone 200 (the group to which the smartphone 200 belongs), and if the authentication is successful, transfers the security mode switching request to the security device 100, (3) requesting the security device 100 to switch the security mode. Then, (4) the security device 100 switches the security mode in response to the security mode switching request, and (5) notifies the center server 400 of the completion of the security mode switching.

[0046] Then, (6) the center server 400 receives the notification and requests an API for push notifications on the Internet (for example, Apple Push Notification Service (APNS) or Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)) to send a push notification of the completion of the mode switch. (7) Upon receiving the request, the API sends a push notification of the completion of the mode switch to the smartphone 200. (8) The smartphone 200 receives the push notification and displays the completion of the mode switch on the wearable terminal 300.

[0047] As explained above, in the security mode switching process, the center server 400 only mediates (and authenticates) the communication between the security device 100 and the smartphone 200. Therefore, in this embodiment, the communication actually mediated by the center server 400 may be described as communication between the security device 100 and the smartphone 200, with the mediation process omitted.

[0048] In this embodiment, when the user terminal 200 detects that the user has woken up (started activity after waking up) / prepared for bed (is about to go to bed), it can suggest to the paired wearable terminal 300 to switch the security mode (set / cancel manned monitoring mode) according to the set security mode, and can also perform screen control to display a switching screen on which the switching operation can be input.

[0049] [Security device configuration] 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the security device 100. As shown in the figure, the security device 100 is made up of a main device 101, various sensors 10 and 12, and the like.

[0050] The intrusion monitoring sensors 10 are sensors for detecting intruders, such as sensors that detect the opening and closing of doors and windows, sensors that detect heat emitted by the human body as a heat source, and sensors that detect when infrared rays are blocked by the human body. These intrusion monitoring sensors are broadly divided into those installed in the perimeter area of ​​a building, which is the monitored area, and those installed in other areas. Furthermore, the intrusion monitoring sensors installed in the perimeter area of ​​a building are further divided into those installed in entrance and exit areas and those installed in other areas. The fire sensor 12 is a sensor that detects heat and smoke associated with a fire.

[0051] The main unit 101 is composed of a control unit 110, a notification unit 130, a notification unit 140, a display unit 150, an operation unit 160, and a communication interface (I / F) 170.

[0052] If an abnormality occurs, the reporting unit 130 reports it to the security center via a communication line. The alarm unit 140 generates various alarm sounds. The display unit 150 is composed of an LED (Light Emitting Diode), a liquid crystal display, etc., and displays various information on and off the main device.

[0053] The communication I / F 170 is an interface for wired or wireless communication with various sensors, etc. The communication I / F 170 also functions as an interface for wireless communication with the smartphone 200, which serves as a remote control unit for switching the security mode.

[0054] The operation unit 160 is configured with, for example, operation buttons, a touch panel, etc., and accepts user operations such as switching the security mode, etc. When the operation unit 160 is a touch panel, the operation unit 160 can be integrated with the display unit 150.

[0055] The operation unit 160 also has buttons that can be used for purposes other than switching between security modes, such as an emergency call button that can be operated when the user is attacked by an intruder or feels something is wrong with their body, and a cancel operation button that can be used to cancel an abnormality if the user accidentally causes one.

[0056] The control unit 110 is composed of a processor, memory, etc., and controls the operation of the security device. Functionally, it implements a mode storage means 112, a monitoring and control information storage means 114, an intrusion monitoring sensor detection processing means 116, a mode control means 118, etc. The mode storage means 112 stores each security mode along with its identification information, and stores information about the currently set security mode, for example, as mode identification information. The monitoring and control information storage means 114 stores the installation area and address codes of various sensors, and stores the correspondence between security modes and various sensors in a monitoring state. When an intrusion monitoring sensor detects an intrusion, the intrusion monitoring sensor detection processing means 116 performs processes such as determining an abnormality and outputting an abnormality signal or determining and outputting an alarm sound based on the current security mode stored in the mode storage means 112 and the content stored in the monitoring and control information storage means 114. The mode control means 118 sets (switches) the security mode based on a mode switching operation by the user via the operation unit 160 and the smartphone 200. When the security mode is changed, the mode control means 118 stores the switched-to security mode in the mode storage means 112 as the current security mode.

[0057] Although not shown, the main device 101 also stores group setting information regarding multiple smartphones 200 and the above-mentioned authentication cards that are paired with the security device 100 and grouped, as well as the identification information of each of their users (user name, user ID, etc.).

[0058] [Security mode type] Here, we will explain the types of security modes that the security device 100 has. In this embodiment, the security device 100 has the following security modes: away security mode (unmanned monitoring mode), at-home security mode (manned monitoring mode), partial set mode, and alert cancellation (at-home) mode.

[0059] The monitoring and emergency notification by the fire sensor 12 are performed regardless of the security mode. Any abnormality caused by these is reported by a different alarm sound. On the other hand, the monitoring by the intrusion monitoring sensor 10 differs depending on the security mode.

[0060] The leaving security mode is a mode that is set when all users of the building to be guarded leave the building (go out). In this mode, monitoring by the intrusion monitoring sensors 10 is performed by all the intrusion monitoring sensors 10 installed in the building to be guarded.

[0061] The home security mode is used when the user is in a security area and wants to monitor for intrusions from outside, and is particularly used when the user is sleeping. In this mode, monitoring by the intrusion monitoring sensors 10 is performed only by the intrusion monitoring sensors 10 installed around the building perimeter, such as windows, front doors, and gardens.

[0062] The partial set mode is a mode used when monitoring only a portion of a security target, for example, when the user is present only on the first floor of a building that is the monitoring area and the second floor needs to be monitored. In this mode, monitoring by the intrusion monitoring sensors 10 is performed only by the intrusion monitoring sensors 10 that are present in the portion of the security target. The partial set mode can exist as one form of the in-home security mode.

[0063] The disarm mode is a mode used when the user is at home with the windows open, etc. In this mode, monitoring by the intrusion monitoring sensor 10 is not performed.

[0064] [Smartphone configuration] 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the smartphone 200. As shown in the diagram, the smartphone 200 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 21, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 22, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 23, an input / output interface 25, and a bus 24 connecting these elements to one another.

[0065] The CPU 21 accesses the RAM 23 and other memory as needed, and performs various arithmetic processing while comprehensively controlling each block of the smartphone 200. The ROM 22 is a non-volatile memory that permanently stores firmware such as the OS, programs, and various parameters to be executed by the CPU 21. The RAM 23 is used as a working area for the CPU 21, and temporarily stores the OS, various applications currently being executed, and various data currently being processed.

[0066] The input / output interface 25 is connected to a display unit 26, an operation reception unit 27, a storage unit 28, a communication unit 29, and the like.

[0067] The display unit 26 is a display device that uses, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an OLED (Organic ElectroLuminescence Display), a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), or the like.

[0068] The operation reception unit 27 is, for example, a touch panel, a button, a key, or another input device. When the operation reception unit 27 is a touch panel, the touch panel can be integrated with the display unit 26.

[0069] The storage unit 28 is, for example, a flash memory (SSD; Solid State Drive) or other solid-state memory, or a non-volatile memory such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive). The storage unit 28 stores the OS, various applications, and various data.

[0070] In particular, in this embodiment, storage unit 28 stores the security application and other programs that allow smartphone 200 to execute security mode switching processing in conjunction with wearable terminal 300 and security device 100. The security application also stores information about the security mode currently set in security device 100, data (text information and image information) required to display the security mode switching screen and other screens to be displayed on wearable terminal 300, setting information for determining whether the switching operation is possible depending on the location of smartphone 200, and location information of the home (for example, latitude and longitude information indicating the center position of the home) for determining whether smartphone 200 is located inside or outside the monitored area.

[0071] Furthermore, the security application also stores information about the user's wake-up time zone and bedtime time zone to detect when the user wakes up and prepares to go to bed. The wake-up time zone is, for example, 6:00 to 8:00, and the bedtime time zone is, for example, 21:00 to 24:00, but is not limited to these. The information about the wake-up time zone and bedtime time zone may be automatically generated based on the user's usual operation log, activity log, etc. of the smartphone 200 or wearable device 300.

[0072] The CPU 21 functions as a location acquisition means for acquiring the location of the smartphone 200, a communication means for transmitting a mode switching request signal to the security device 100 in response to the switching operation, and a switching determination means for determining whether or not the switching operation is possible in response to the location of the smartphone 200.

[0073] The communication unit 29 is a module for wireless communication such as the LTE, BLE, or Wi-Fi, and is responsible for communication processing between the security device 100 and the center server 400 via a mobile network, a short-range wireless communication network, and the Internet. Among the communication unit 29, the wireless communication module such as BLE or Wi-Fi is responsible for communication between the smartphone 200 and the wearable terminal 300.

[0074] Communication unit 29 also functions as the location acquisition means for acquiring location information of smartphone 200. To acquire the location information, a positioning method using, for example, a GPS (Global Positioning System) or a mobile phone base station is used. Alternatively, for example, using the short-range wireless communication or specified low-power wireless communication with security device 100 in the monitored area (inside the residence), it may be determined that smartphone 200 is in the monitored area if it is within the communication range of security device 100, and that smartphone 200 is outside the monitored area if it is outside the communication range. Furthermore, multiple positioning means such as GPS and short-range wireless communication may be combined as necessary to detect the location of smartphone 200 more accurately.

[0075] Although not shown, the basic hardware configuration of the wearable terminal 300 is similar to that of the smartphone 200.

[0076] [Mode switching operation permission setting] 4 is a table conceptually showing settings of whether or not the smartphone 200 can be switched to a plurality of security modes according to the location of the smartphone 200. In the following, the partial set mode among the above-mentioned security modes will be described as being included in the at-home security mode.

[0077] The arrows at the top of the figure indicate the security mode transitions (switchable routes) that are permitted by the security device 100, i.e., whether switching operations are possible on the main body operation unit. In the figure, the direction indicated by the arrow indicates that mode switching is possible in that direction for the combination of the source (current) security mode and the destination security mode.

[0078] As shown by these arrows, the security device 100 can switch between the alert release mode and the home alert mode, and between the alert release mode and the away alert mode, regardless of whether the source mode (current security mode) is the switch-to mode or the destination mode. However, between the home alert mode and the away alert mode, switching from the home alert mode to the away alert mode (i.e., when the source mode (current mode) is the home alert mode and the destination mode is the away alert mode) is possible, but the reverse switching from the away alert mode to the home alert mode (i.e., when the source mode is the away alert mode and the destination mode is the home alert mode) is not possible.

[0079] Furthermore, in this embodiment, assuming the switchable route allowed by the security device 100 described above, whether or not to switch to a security mode as a destination is determined depending on the location of the smartphone 200 on which the switching operation is performed. In FIG. 4, the security modes shown in each column indicate the security mode as a destination that is the target of the mode switching operation, and each row indicates the location of the smartphone 200 on which the switching operation is performed, with "◯" indicating that the mode switching operation to the security mode as a destination is possible (permitted) and "×" indicating that the mode switching operation is not possible (rejected). In this embodiment, the location of the smartphone 200 is classified as inside the home of the user who owns the smartphone 200 (within the monitored area) or outside the home (outside the monitored area), and the home includes at least the house and may include the entire residential property including the garden.

[0080] As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, when the smartphone 200 is located within the monitored area (inside the house), switching operations to either security mode are permitted. On the other hand, when the smartphone 200 is located outside the monitored area (outside the house), switching operations to the alert cancellation mode and the away-from-home security mode are permitted, but switching operations to the at-home security mode are rejected. This is because the at-home security mode is a mode (manned monitoring) that restricts intrusion from outside the monitored area while the user is at home, and it is not conceivable that the user would switch to this mode while away from home.

[0081] This prevents a user from accidentally switching to home alert mode from outside the monitored area, which can cause false alarms to be generated by other users, such as the user's family members, who are present in the house, or can prevent insufficient security when monitoring should be performed in away alert mode.

[0082] The security application stores, for example, in the memory unit 28, switchable route setting information between security modes relating to the combination of source and destination corresponding to the same figure, and setting information on whether or not to switch to a security mode depending on the location of the smartphone 200 (inside / outside the monitored area), and when a mode switching operation is performed by the user, it refers to this setting information to determine whether or not the mode switching operation is possible.

[0083] The state of the security mode currently set in the monitored area is notified from security device 100 to a security application on smartphone 200 each time the security mode is switched in security device 100, and is stored by the security application as the latest security mode state. Alternatively, the security mode state may be stored in center server 400, and the security application may obtain it from center server 400 when it detects that the user has woken up / prepared to go to bed. Furthermore, the security mode information may be stored in association with information about the operator who switched the security mode.

[0084] [Security system in operation] Next, the operation of the security system configured as described above will be described. The operation is performed by the cooperation of hardware such as CPU 21 and communication unit 29 of smartphone 200 and software (security application) stored in storage unit 28. For convenience, in the following description, the security application or CPU 21 of smartphone 200 will be the subject of operation.

[0085] (Actions when waking up) First, the operation when the user wakes up will be described. When the smartphone 200 detects that the wearable terminal 300 is attached to the user and the security mode is set to the home security mode (attended monitoring mode), the smartphone 200 controls the wearable terminal 300 to suggest switching to the alert release mode and display a switching screen on which the switch to the alert release mode can be performed. The reason why the wearing of the wearable terminal 300 is used as a trigger for the processing is that the user generally removes the wearable terminal 300 when going to bed (for example, to charge it) and puts it on when waking up.

[0086] Fig. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of the security mode switching process when the user wakes up by the smartphone 200. Fig. 6 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of the security mode switching process when the user wakes up by the security system.

[0087] As shown in Fig. 5, first, the CPU 21 of the smartphone 200 determines whether or not it has detected that the wearable terminal 300 is being worn by the user (step 51 in Fig. 5). Here, as described above, the wearable terminal 300 determines whether or not the wearable terminal 300 is being worn based on whether or not the user's pulse is detected by, for example, a pulse sensor mounted on the wearable terminal 300 (step 61 in Fig. 6), and if it determines that the wearable terminal 300 is being worn, it notifies the smartphone 200 of this (step 62 in Fig. 6). Of course, the wearing of the wearable terminal 300 may be detected by a sensor other than a pulse sensor (not limited to a biological sensor, but may also be a mechanical sensor).

[0088] If the wearing of the device is detected (Yes in step 51 in FIG. 5, steps 61 and 62 in FIG. 6), the CPU 21 determines whether the current time is within a predetermined wake-up time period (for example, 6:00 to 8:00) (step 52 in FIG. 5, step 63 in FIG. 6).

[0089] If it is determined that the time when the device is detected falls within the specified wake-up time period (Yes in step 52), CPU 21 refers to the security mode currently set for the monitored area (step 53 in FIG. 5, step 64 in FIG. 6). As described above, information on the currently set security mode is notified from security device 100 to the security application every time the security mode is switched in security device 100, and is stored as the latest security mode status, and CPU 21 refers to this information.

[0090] If it is determined that the currently set security mode is the security disengagement mode (Yes in step 54), the CPU 21 notifies the wearable terminal 300 of information that security has been disengaged (step 55 in FIG. 5, steps 65 and 66 in FIG. 6). Upon receiving the notification, the wearable terminal 300 displays the information that security has been disengaged on the screen or outputs it by voice (step 67 in FIG. 6).

[0091] On the other hand, if it is determined that the currently set security mode is the at-home security mode (manned monitoring mode) (No in step 54), the CPU 21 sends a screen control instruction to the wearable terminal 300 to suggest switching to the security release mode and to display a switching screen on which the switching operation to the security release mode can be input (step 56 in FIG. 5, step 67 in FIG. 6). At this time, the CPU 21 may control the wearable terminal 300 to vibrate together with displaying the switching screen.

[0092] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a screen for switching to the alert release mode, which is displayed on the wearable terminal 300 under the control of the smartphone 200. As shown in FIG.

[0093] As shown in the figure, the screen 30 for switching to the alert release mode includes a greeting for when you wake up (such as "Good morning"), as well as text information encouraging you to cancel the home alert mode (set the alert release mode), a switch button 31 for inputting an instruction to switch to the alert release mode, and a cancel button 32 for canceling the switch.

[0094] Next, the CPU 21 determines whether a switching operation to the alert release mode has been input by, for example, tapping the switching button 31 on the switching screen 30 (step 57 in FIG. 5). The CPU 21 determines that a switching operation has been input by receiving a switching request to the alert release mode based on the switching operation from the wearable terminal 300 (steps 68 and 69 in FIG. 6). Note that instead of tapping the switching button 31, a configuration may be adopted in which a user's voice, such as "cancel," is recognized and the switching operation is accepted.

[0095] If it is determined that an operation to switch to the alert release mode has been input (Yes in step 57), the CPU 21 transmits a signal to request switching to the alert release mode to the security device 100 (step 58 in FIG. 5, step 70 in FIG. 6).

[0096] Upon receiving the switching request, the security device 100 switches the security mode from home security mode to security off mode using the mode control means 118 (step 71 in Figure 6), and sends a switching completion notification indicating that the switching is complete to the smartphone 200 (step 72 in Figure 6).

[0097] Then, when the CPU 21 receives the switching completion notification, it notifies the wearable terminal 300 to that effect, and causes the wearable terminal 300 to display the notification on the screen or output it by voice (step 59 in FIG. 5, step 73 in FIG. 6).

[0098] (Behavior while sleeping) Next, the operation when the user goes to bed will be described. When the smartphone 200 is set to the security mode off mode when the user is preparing to go to bed, the smartphone 200 controls the wearable terminal 300 to suggest switching to the home security mode (manned monitoring mode) and to display a switching screen on which the user can switch to the home security mode. Fig. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of the security mode switching process by the smartphone 200 when the user goes to bed. Fig. 9 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of the security mode switching process by the security system when the user goes to bed.

[0099] As shown in both figures, first, the CPU 21 determines whether or not it has detected that the wearable terminal 300 has been removed by the user (step 81 in FIG. 8). Here, whether or not the wearable terminal 300 has been removed is detected by the pulse sensor and other sensors of the wearable terminal 300 (step 91 in FIG. 9), as described above, and is then notified to the smartphone 200 (step 92 in FIG. 9).

[0100] If removal is detected (Yes in step 81 in FIG. 8, steps 91 and 92 in FIG. 9), CPU 21 determines whether the current time is within a predetermined sleeping time period (e.g., 21:00 to 24:00) (step 82 in FIG. 8, step 93 in FIG. 9).

[0101] If it is determined that the time of detection of the removal falls within the predetermined sleeping time period (Yes in step 82), CPU 21 refers to the security mode currently set for the monitored area (step 83 in FIG. 8, step 94 in FIG. 9).

[0102] If it is determined that the currently set security mode is the at-home security mode (manned monitoring mode) (Yes in step 84), the CPU 21 notifies the wearable terminal 300 that security has been set (step 85 in FIG. 8, steps 95 and 96 in FIG. 9). Upon receiving the notification, the wearable terminal 300 displays the information that security has been set on the screen or outputs it by voice (step 97 in FIG. 9).

[0103] On the other hand, if it is determined that the currently set security mode is the alert disengagement mode (No in step 84), the CPU 21 sends a screen control instruction to the wearable terminal 300 to suggest switching to the at-home security mode and to display a switching screen on which the switching operation to the at-home security mode can be input (step 86 in FIG. 8, step 97 in FIG. 9). At this time, the CPU 21 may control the wearable terminal 300 to vibrate together with displaying the switching screen.

[0104] As described above, the wearable terminal 300 disables (locks) the operation when it detects removal. Therefore, even if the switching screen is displayed on the wearable terminal 300, the user cannot perform the switching operation. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the CPU 21 transmits a screen control instruction to the wearable terminal 300, the CPU 21 also transmits to the wearable terminal 300 an permission signal (unlock signal) that permits operation of the locked wearable terminal 300 for a predetermined time (e.g., 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes, etc.). The permission signal may be transmitted simultaneously with the screen control instruction, or may be transmitted before or after the screen control instruction. Upon receiving the permission signal, the wearable terminal 300 releases the operation lock for the predetermined time and becomes ready to accept the switching operation. Alternatively, instead of transmitting the permission signal from the smartphone 200, the wearable terminal 300 that receives the screen control instruction after detecting removal may perform a process of suspending the operation lock for a predetermined time.

[0105] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a screen for switching to the at-home alert mode, which is displayed on the wearable terminal 300 under the control of the smartphone 200. As shown in FIG.

[0106] As shown in the figure, the screen 33 for switching to home alert mode includes a bedtime greeting (such as "It's almost time to go to bed"), as well as text information encouraging switching to home alert mode, a switch button 34 for inputting an instruction to switch to home alert mode, and a cancel button 35 for canceling the switch.

[0107] Next, the CPU 21 determines whether a switching operation to the at-home alert mode has been input by, for example, tapping the switching button 31 on the switching screen 33 (step 87 in FIG. 8). The CPU 21 determines that a switching operation has been input by receiving a switching request to the at-home alert mode based on the switching operation from the wearable terminal 300 (steps 98 and 99 in FIG. 9). Note that instead of tapping the switching button 31, a configuration may be adopted in which a user's voice, such as "set at-home," is recognized and the switching operation is accepted.

[0108] If it is determined that an operation to switch to the at-home alarm mode has been input (Yes in step 87), the CPU 21 transmits a signal to request switching to the at-home alarm mode to the security device 100 (step 88 in FIG. 8, step 100 in FIG. 9).

[0109] Upon receiving the switching request, the security device 100 switches the security mode from the alert disabling mode to the at-home alert mode using the mode control means 118 (step 101 in Figure 9), and sends a switching completion notification indicating that the switching has been completed to the smartphone 200 (step 102 in Figure 9).

[0110] Then, when the CPU 21 receives the switching completion notification, it notifies the wearable terminal 300 to that effect and causes the wearable terminal 300 to display the notification on the screen or output it by voice (step 89 in FIG. 8, step 103 in FIG. 9).

[0111] [summary] As described above, according to this embodiment, when it is detected that the user is getting up / getting ready to go to bed, the system suggests setting / canceling the manned monitoring mode and displays a switching screen that allows the user to switch security modes, allowing the user to naturally switch security modes in line with the flow of getting up / getting ready to go to bed, thereby preventing the user from forgetting to set / cancele the manned monitoring mode when getting up / going to bed.

[0112] [Variations] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0113] In the above-described embodiment, the smartphone 200 determines whether the user is getting up or getting ready for bed by detecting whether the wearable device 300 is being worn or removed and by checking whether the time of the detection is within the wake-up time slot or the sleep time slot. Instead of or in addition to the determination of the wake-up time slot or the sleep time slot, the smartphone 200 may determine whether the user is getting up or getting ready for bed by checking whether the location of the wearable device 300 (and the smartphone 200) acquired by the built-in GPS sensor is within a predetermined range (latitude and longitude) corresponding to the user's home that is stored in advance, and transmit a screen control instruction if the location is within the predetermined range. This can prevent the user from unnecessarily suggesting switching security mode while the user is away from home overnight.

[0114] In the above-described embodiment, when the smartphone 200 transmits a screen control instruction to the wearable terminal 300, the smartphone 200 also transmits to the wearable terminal 300 an permission signal (unlock signal) that permits operation of the locked wearable terminal 300 for a predetermined time. Alternatively, the smartphone 200 may display the switching screen on the display unit 26 of the smartphone 200 when the wearable terminal 300 is operation-locked.

[0115] That is, when smartphone 200 detects that wearable terminal 300 is being worn and the currently set security mode is the home security mode, it transmits the above-mentioned screen control instruction to wearable terminal 300 to cause wearable terminal 300 to display the switching screen, whereas when smartphone 200 detects that wearable terminal 300 has been removed and the currently set security mode is the alarm disarm mode, it displays the above-mentioned switching screen on display unit 26 of smartphone 200, accepts a switching operation on display unit 26, and transmits a switching request signal directly to security device 100. As a result, when wearable terminal 300, which can only be operated while worn, is removed, it is possible to perform a mode switching operation by displaying the switching screen on smartphone 200 instead. In this case, it is also possible to display only a message suggesting switching on display unit 26 without displaying the switching screen, and then the user can transition to a separate operation screen and perform the switching operation.

[0116] Similarly, when it is determined that the wearable terminal 300 cannot be used due to a communication interruption between the smartphone 200 and the wearable terminal 300, a dead battery, or the like, the switching screen may be displayed on the smartphone 200 instead of the wearable terminal 300.

[0117] In the above-described embodiment, the switching screen display process is triggered by putting on / removing the wearable terminal 300, on the assumption that the user puts on the wearable terminal 300 when waking up and takes off the wearable terminal 300 when going to bed. However, some users may go to bed with the wearable terminal 300 still on and wake up with it still on.

[0118] Therefore, instead of detecting that the wearable terminal 300 is being worn, the smartphone 200 may determine that the user has woken up if the user's activity is detected by operating or sensing the wearable terminal 300 or the smartphone 200 during a predetermined wake-up time period (e.g., 6:00 to 8:00).

[0119] Here, detecting an activity means detecting some kind of behavior by the user or detecting a change in the user's biological information, and it can be determined that the user has woken up. For example, activity is detected by a user operation on the wearable terminal 300 or the smartphone 200 (for example, stopping a wake-up alarm or unlocking the lock screen). Alternatively, activity is detected when an acceleration sensor, gyro sensor, or the like mounted on the wearable terminal 300 or the smartphone 200 detects a change in the user's movement or posture (for example, walking, getting up, etc.), or when the pulse rate or respiration rate per unit time detected by a pulse sensor or respiration sensor rises above a predetermined threshold.

[0120] When the smartphone 200 determines that the user has woken up and the set security mode is the home security mode, the smartphone 200 may transmit the screen control instruction to the wearable terminal 300 to display a switching screen that suggests switching from the home security mode to the security release mode and allows the user to input a switching operation. Note that when the wearable terminal 300 determines that the user has woken up and the set security mode is the home security mode, the wearable terminal 300 may execute the screen control instruction to display a switching screen that suggests switching from the home security mode to the security release mode and allows the user to input a switching operation.

[0121] Similarly, instead of removing the wearable terminal 300, the smartphone 200 may determine that the user is getting ready to sleep (has lied down to sleep) when a posture sensor such as an acceleration sensor or gyro sensor of the wearable terminal 300 detects that the user is lying down during a predetermined sleeping time period (for example, 9:00 PM to midnight). When the smartphone 200 determines that the user is getting ready to sleep and the set security mode is the alert release mode, the smartphone 200 may transmit the screen control instruction to the wearable terminal 300 to display a switching screen that suggests switching from the alert release mode to the at-home security mode and allows the user to input the switching operation. Furthermore, in addition to or instead of detecting the lying down posture, the smartphone 200 may also use a condition for transmitting the screen control instruction as being that the pulse rate or respiration rate per unit time detected by a pulse sensor or a respiration sensor of the wearable terminal 300 has dropped below a predetermined threshold. [Explanation of symbols]

[0122] 21...CPU 28...Storage section 29…Communications Department 30, 33...Switching screen 31, 34...Switch button 32, 35...Cancel button 100...Security device 200...smartphone 300...Wearable devices 400...Center server

Claims

1. A security system comprising a security device that monitors intrusion into a monitored area using a plurality of security modes, and a mobile terminal that can remotely switch between the security modes by communicating with the security device, a storage means for storing information indicating the security mode set in the surveillance area; a detection means for detecting attachment and detachment of the portable terminal to and from a user; a control means for, when detecting the attachment or detachment, suggesting switching of the security mode according to the result of the detection and the set security mode, and displaying on the mobile terminal a switching screen on which the switching operation can be input; a communication means for transmitting a request to switch the security mode when the switching operation is input on the switching screen; A security system having:

2. 2. The security system according to claim 1, the portable terminal includes a first portable terminal and a second portable terminal that is a wearable terminal paired with the first portable terminal and worn by the user; The first mobile terminal an acquisition means for acquiring information indicating the security mode set in the surveillance area; the control means; The communication means When the control means detects the attachment or detachment, it transmits a screen control instruction to the second portable terminal to instruct the second portable terminal to display the switching screen in accordance with the set security mode; The second mobile terminal the detection means for detecting the attachment and detachment of the second portable terminal; a display means for displaying the switching screen based on the screen control instruction; and a switching request means for transmitting a request to switch the security mode to the security device via the communication means when a switching operation is input on the switching screen. Security system.

3. 3. The security system according to claim 2, When the attachment of the second portable terminal is detected, if the set security mode is a manned monitoring mode, the control means transmits the screen control instruction for the switching screen that proposes switching from the manned monitoring mode to a monitoring release mode. Security system.

4. The security system according to claim 2 or 3, When the removal of the second portable terminal is detected, if the set security mode is a monitoring release mode, the control means transmits the screen control instruction for the switching screen that proposes switching from the monitoring release mode to a manned monitoring mode. Security system.

5. 5. The security system according to claim 3 or 4, The control means transmits the screen control instruction according to the set security mode on the condition that the time when the attachment or detachment is detected is within a predetermined time period or the location of the second portable terminal is within a predetermined range corresponding to the user's home. Security system.

6. 6. The security system according to claim 4 or 5, the second portable terminal disables operation of the second portable terminal when the removal is detected; When the switching screen is displayed based on the screen control instruction, the operation of the second portable terminal is not disabled for a predetermined time, and the switching operation can be input. Security system.

7. A security system comprising a security device that monitors intrusion into a monitored area using a plurality of security modes, and a mobile terminal that is worn by a user and can remotely switch between the security modes through communication with the security device, a storage means for storing information indicating the security mode set in the surveillance area; a determination means for determining that a user has woken up when activity of the user is detected by operation or sensing of the mobile device during a predetermined time period; a control means for, when it is determined that the user has woken up, and if the set security mode is a manned monitoring mode, displaying on the mobile terminal a switching screen that suggests switching from the manned monitoring mode to a monitoring cancellation mode and allows the user to input the switching operation; a communication means for transmitting a request to switch the security mode when the switching operation is input on the switching screen; A security system comprising:

8. A security system comprising a security device that monitors intrusion into a monitored area using a plurality of security modes, and a mobile terminal that is worn by a user and can remotely switch between the security modes through communication with the security device, a storage means for storing information indicating the security mode set in the surveillance area; a determination means for determining that the user is preparing to go to sleep when the mobile terminal detects that the user is lying down during a predetermined time period; a control means for, when it is determined that the user is preparing to go to bed and the set security mode is a monitoring release mode, displaying on the mobile terminal a switching screen that suggests switching from the monitoring release mode to a manned monitoring mode and allows the user to input the switching operation; a communication means for transmitting a request to switch the security mode when the switching operation is input on the switching screen; A security system comprising:

9. A mobile terminal capable of remotely switching between security modes by communicating with a security device that monitors intrusions into a monitored area using a plurality of security modes, a storage means for storing information indicating the security mode set in the surveillance area; a detection means for detecting attachment and detachment of the portable terminal to and from a user; an output means for, when detecting the attachment or detachment, proposing switching of the security mode according to the result of the detection and the set security mode, and outputting a switching screen on which the switching operation can be input; a communication means for transmitting a request to switch the security mode to the security device when the switching operation is input on the switching screen; A mobile terminal comprising:

10. a mobile terminal capable of remotely switching between security modes by communicating with a security device that monitors intrusions into a monitored area using a plurality of security modes; storing information indicating the security mode set in the surveillance area; Detecting attachment and detachment of the mobile terminal to and from a user; a step of, when the attachment or detachment is detected, proposing switching of the security mode according to the result of the detection and the set security mode, and outputting a switching screen on which the switching operation can be input; a step of transmitting a request to switch the security mode to the security device when the switching operation is input on the switching screen; A program that executes the following.

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