Treatment information provision system and treatment information provision method thereof

The system addresses the challenge of inexperienced administrators responding to fire alarms by using voice code sounds to access treatment information on mobile terminals, ensuring quick and appropriate emergency actions through voice and screen guidance.

JP2025172872APending Publication Date: 2025-11-26HOCHIKI CORP
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JP2025141956
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JP · JP
Patent Type
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Filing Date
2025-08-28
Publication Date
2025-11-26

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Technical Problem

Conventional fire alarm systems face challenges in ensuring that inexperienced administrators can quickly and appropriately respond to emergencies due to difficulties in concentrating on voice guidance during panic and the time-consuming process of accessing instruction manuals via QR codes, which complicates emergency operations.

Method used

A treatment information providing system and method that utilizes a voice code sound synthesized from low and high-frequency tones, allowing administrators to access treatment information on a mobile terminal by inputting voice codes, which includes screen and audio outputs to guide appropriate actions during emergencies.

Benefits of technology

Enables inexperienced administrators to promptly and correctly respond to fire or fault alarms by providing clear voice guidance and accessible treatment information, ensuring timely and effective emergency measures without increasing equipment complexity.

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Abstract

To enable even an inexperienced administrator to perform a necessary operation and countermeasure appropriately and quickly without an increase in functional configuration of a disaster prevention facility side such as a receiver.SOLUTION: When detecting an event such as a fire or a failure, a P-type receiver 10 outputs an alarm sound including a signal corresponding to the event content. Treatment information for the event such as the fire or the failure detected by the P-type receiver 10 is stored on the side of a server 28 on the Internet 26. A voice code output unit 50 receives a signal output from the P-type receiver 10 and outputs at least a voice code sound corresponding to this signal. A portable telephone terminal 20 has previously registered predetermined link information for accessing the treatment information of the server 28 in response to the voice code sound output from the voice code output unit 50, and the portable telephone terminal accesses the server 28 to obtain and display the treatment information based on the link information corresponding to the voice code sound output from the voice code output unit 50.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a treatment information providing system and a treatment information providing method for providing a user with instructions on how to operate a fire alarm system or the like that receives a fire signal from a fire detector with a receiver and issues an alarm. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, in the case of P-type receivers installed in fire alarm systems, transmitters and fire detectors are connected to the lines drawn from the receiver to monitor fires on a line-by-line basis, and in the event of a fire, an alarm is issued to building personnel such as caretakers using sound and indicator lights.

[0003] When an alarm is issued due to a fire, the manager will follow the predetermined handling procedures and perform a series of switch operations and take action in accordance with the following steps: stop the sound, check the scene, notify the fire department, put out the fire initially, and guide people to safety.

[0004] In addition, to ensure that they are able to respond appropriately in the event of a fire, they practice operating the receiver while looking at its instruction manual.

[0005] However, with such conventional fire alarm systems, it is expected that the manager will panic when a fire alarm goes off and will not be able to operate the receiver properly. Also, when the manager practices operating the receiver to become familiar with it, he or she must stop the linkage of the receiver to other equipment, the alarm output, the sound, etc., and actually activate the transmitter or fire detector to sound the fire alarm, which makes it difficult to practice operation.

[0006] Therefore, in order to enable even an inexperienced manager to respond appropriately and quickly when an alarm is issued due to a fire, a receiver has been put into practical use in which, when a fire signal is received and the main sound sounds, operating the sound stop switch activates the voice guidance process, and when the voice guide switch is pressed, voice guidance on the appropriate operation method according to the situation is announced, so that even a manager who is inexperienced in operating the receiver can perform the appropriate operation by following the voice guidance (Patent Document 1).

[0007] In addition, an information provision system is also available in which an identification code such as a QR code (registered trademark) is placed on the inner surface of the door body of the fire detection receiver, and the identification code is read to call up instruction manuals, etc. from a server (Patent Document 2). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0008] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-087111 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-076869 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0009] However, in the case of fire alarm systems that use voice guidance to inform people of the appropriate operation methods for the situation when an alarm is issued from the receiver due to the occurrence of such a fire, in the confusion of an emergency such as a fire, if people do not concentrate on the voice guidance, they may miss it, and they may take too much time to check the voice guidance and be unable to take appropriate action.

[0010] Furthermore, in an information provision system that reads an identification code such as a QR code (registered trademark) placed on the inside of the door of a fire receiver and calls up an instruction manual or the like from a server, the receiver door is opened and the instruction manual for the fire receiver is called up in accordance with the identification code provided inside the door. For example, it takes time and effort to find an explanation of the response measures for operating a specific switch provided on the operating unit from the instruction manual, which makes it difficult to use in an emergency situation when a fire occurs.

[0011] The present invention aims to provide a treatment information provision system and a treatment information provision method that enable even an inexperienced administrator to appropriately and quickly perform the necessary operations and take measures when an event such as a fire occurs, without increasing the functional configuration of disaster prevention equipment such as a receiver. [Means for solving the problem]

[0012] (Treatment Information System) The present invention provides a treatment information providing system, a control device that, when detecting a predetermined event in the equipment that detects an abnormality and issues an alarm, outputs an alarm sound including a signal corresponding to the content of the event; a server on a network that stores predetermined processing information for events detected by the control device; a voice code output unit that receives a signal output from the control device and outputs at least a voice code sound corresponding to the signal; a mobile terminal that pre-registers predetermined link information for accessing treatment information of a server in accordance with a voice code sound, receives the voice code sound output from a voice code output unit, and accesses the server based on the link information corresponding to the voice code sound to acquire and output treatment information; The present invention is characterized by the following features.

[0013] (phonetic code sound) The voice code tone is a synthesized signal tone of a predetermined low frequency signal tone and a predetermined high frequency signal tone.

[0014] (Voice guidance function on the monitoring panel) When there is content to be given voice guidance in response to the detection of an event, the control device activates a voice guidance guide light to prompt the user to operate a voice guidance switch, and outputs voice guidance indicating a procedure corresponding to the event each time the control device detects the operation of the voice guidance switch; The voice code output unit outputs a voice code sound corresponding to the event indicated by the voice of the guidance.

[0015] (Terminal output of processing information) The server stores the screen display information and the voice information as the processing information, The mobile terminal acquires screen display information and displays it on the screen, or acquires screen display information and audio information and displays it on the screen and outputs audio.

[0016] (How to provide treatment information) According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for providing treatment information, the method comprising: a control device for equipment that detects an abnormality and issues an alarm, when a predetermined event is detected, outputs an alarm sound including a signal corresponding to the content of the event; storing predetermined processing information for an event detected by the control device in a server on the network; a voice code output unit that receives a signal output from the control device and outputs a predetermined voice code sound corresponding to at least the signal; Predetermined link information for accessing processing information of a server in response to a voice code sound is registered in advance in the mobile terminal; The portable terminal receives the voice code sound output from the voice code output unit, and accesses the server based on the link information corresponding to the voice code sound to obtain and output the treatment information.

[0017] Other features of the treatment information providing method are the same as those of the treatment information providing system described above. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] (Basic effect) The present invention is a treatment information providing system comprising: a control device that, when a predetermined event is detected in equipment that detects an abnormality and issues an alarm, outputs an alarm sound including a signal corresponding to the content of the event; a server on a network that stores predetermined treatment information for the event detected by the control device; a voice code output unit that receives the signal output from the control device and outputs at least a voice code sound corresponding to the signal; and a mobile terminal that pre-registers predetermined link information for accessing the treatment information in the server corresponding to the voice code sound, receives the voice code sound output from the voice code output unit, and accesses the server to acquire and output treatment information based on the link information corresponding to the voice code sound. , and therefore, following the output of an alarm sound including a signal corresponding to an occurrence of a fire, a fault, or the like by a control device such as a fire receiver, an audio code sound for acquiring link information for accessing the treatment information on the server is output from the audio code output unit, and by simply detecting this audio code sound with a terminal device with a microphone, such as a smartphone, it is possible to access, for example, a server on the Internet, acquire treatment information corresponding to the occurrence of a fire or a fault, and display it on the screen, so that even an administrator who is unfamiliar with operating and dealing with fire receivers can, by looking at the treatment information displayed on the mobile terminal, perform appropriate operations and take appropriate measures when an alarm is issued due to a fire or a fault alarm is issued during operation. This effect is the same in the treatment information providing method of the present invention.

[0019] (Effect of audio code sound) In addition, the voice code sound is a synthesized signal sound made up of a predetermined low-frequency signal sound and a predetermined high-frequency signal sound, which is a voice synthesis sound known as DTMF (Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency).The mobile terminal can reliably detect the voice code from the voice synthesis sound, convert it into link information, and access the server to obtain and output processing information.

[0020] (Effect of terminal output of processing information) In addition, the server stores screen display information and audio information as treatment information, and the mobile terminal either acquires the screen display information and displays it on the screen, or acquires the screen display information and audio information and displays it on the screen and outputs audio. Therefore, treatment information for events such as fires acquired from the server is not only displayed on the mobile terminal screen, but can also be output as audio in addition to the screen display if necessary, allowing the user to quickly understand the treatment method through the audio output and take the necessary action, and even if the user misses the treatment information, the treatment information can be immediately confirmed by looking at the screen display, enabling appropriate operations and actions to be taken. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0021] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of a treatment information providing system according to the present invention, taking a fire alarm system equipped with a P-type receiver as an example. [Figure 2] Block diagram showing the functional configuration of a P-type receiver [Figure 3] An explanatory diagram showing the operation panel with the small door of the P-type receiver open [Figure 4] An explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the speech content of a P-type receiver and the voice code sounds in a list format. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of treatment information stored in a database provided in the server of FIG. 1. [Figure 6] An explanatory diagram showing an outline of the functional configuration of a mobile phone terminal. [Figure 7] An explanatory diagram showing the screen display of the processing information acquired by reading the voice code sound DTMF1 corresponding to the main sound ringing of the P-type receiver or the voice guidance of the first voice guidance operation by a mobile phone terminal. [Figure 8] An explanatory diagram showing the screen display of treatment information acquired by reading the voice code sound DTMF2 corresponding to the voice guidance of fire confirmation or non-fire confirmation by a mobile phone terminal. [Figure 9] An explanatory diagram showing the screen display of treatment information acquired by reading the voice code sound DTMF3 corresponding to the voice guidance of a fire declaration by a mobile phone terminal. [Figure 10] An explanatory diagram showing the screen display of treatment information when "Proceed to recovery process" is selected on the display screen of Figure 8. [Figure 11] An explanatory diagram showing the screen display following Figure 10 [Figure 12] Flowchart showing the control operation of the P-type receiver of FIG. [Figure 13] 12. A flowchart showing details of the voice guidance process in step S7 of FIG. [Figure 14] An explanatory diagram showing the screen display of the treatment information obtained by reading the voice code sound DTMF4 corresponding to the voice guidance of the backup power supply abnormality of the P-type receiver by a mobile phone terminal. [Figure 15] An explanatory diagram showing the screen display of the treatment information obtained by reading the voice code sound DTMF5 corresponding to the voice guidance of the blown bell power fuse of the P-type receiver by a mobile phone terminal. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0022] [P-type receiver treatment information provision system] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of a treatment information providing system according to the present invention, taking a fire alarm system equipped with a P-type (Proprietary-type) receiver as an example.

[0023] As shown in Figure 1, the P-type receiver 10 is installed in a building's disaster prevention center, manager's office, etc., and is connected to a fire detector via a signal line to monitor fires, and fire doors, etc. are connected to a control line.

[0024] A display unit 12 and an operation unit 14 are arranged on a door panel located on the front of the housing of the P-type receiver 10, and a small door 16 that can be opened and closed freely is provided below the operation unit 14, which can be opened downwards as needed to operate the switches inside the door.

[0025] The display unit 12 is provided with a fire representative light, smoke prevention representative light, area indicator light, transmitter light, AC power light, standby power light, switch warning light, accumulation light, etc. Above the small door 16 of the operation unit 14, there are provided a voice guidance switch, sound stop switch, fire determination switch, area sound pause switch, etc.

[0026] Below the operation unit 14, which is provided with a small door 16, are provided a recovery switch, a collective interlocking alarm transfer switch, a collective ringing switch, a main sound stop switch, an auxiliary sound stop switch, a fault sound stop switch, and a numeric display that can display error codes. The indicator lights on the display unit 12 and the switches on the operation unit 14 are examples, and appropriate indicator lights and switches can be provided as needed.

[0027] The operation unit 14 is also provided with a speaker 15, which outputs a fire alarm sound such as "Fire simulation sound: Fire has occurred. Please check the location of the fire" when a fire is detected, and outputs a fault alarm sound such as "Trouble simulation sound: A fault has occurred" when a fault is detected.

[0028] In addition, the P-type receiver 10 has a voice guidance function, and when it detects operation of the sound stop switch, if there is guidance to be given, it flashes the voice guidance guide light to encourage operation of the voice guidance switch, and each time it detects operation of the voice guidance switch, it outputs voice guidance indicating the appropriate action to take depending on the situation.

[0029] In addition to the voice guidance output function of the P-type receiver 10, in this embodiment, the P-type receiver 10 is provided with a voice code output function that adds and outputs a predetermined voice code sound corresponding to each event following the voice output in response to the detection of an event such as a fire or an obstacle.

[0030] In response to the audio code output function of the P-type receiver 10, a server 28, for example, on the manufacturer's side, is provided on the Internet 26, and a database 30 connected to the server 28 stores in advance information on how to deal with events that occur in the P-type receiver 10, including fires and malfunctions.

[0031] The mobile phone terminal 20 carried by the fire alarm system manager or managerial staff member is pre-registered with predetermined link information that accesses the treatment information stored in the database of the server 28 in response to the audio code sound output from the speaker 15 of the P-type receiver 10.

[0032] When the P-type receiver 10 detects a fire or a fault and outputs an alarm sound including a voice code sound, or when the voice guidance switch is operated to output a guidance sound including a voice code sound, the administrator or the like inputs the voice code sound output from the P-type receiver 10 into the microphone of the mobile phone terminal 20 and reads it, and based on the link information corresponding to the read voice code sound, accesses the server 28 on the Internet 26 from the base station 22 via the mobile phone network 24, obtains the processing information from the file page of the database 30 specified by the link information, and displays it on the display.

[0033] The link information registered in the mobile phone terminal 20 in association with the voice code sound is, for example, a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) including a protocol, an IP address, a port number, a folder name, and a file name.

[0034] [Functional configuration of P-type receiver] Figure 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of the functional configuration of a P-type receiver. As shown in Figure 2, a fire alarm line 36, a control line 44, and further a smoke control line and an alarm line (not shown) are drawn from the P-type receiver 10 to the monitored area. A fire detector 38, a transmitter 40, etc. are connected to the fire alarm line 36. A fire door 45 is connected to the control line 44. The fire door 45 is held in the closed position by an automatic opening device (latch release device), and the control line 44 is connected to the automatic opening device of the fire door 45. Furthermore, a smoke control detector is connected to the smoke control line (not shown).

[0035] The P-type receiver 10 includes a control unit 32, which is configured as a computer circuit equipped with a CPU, memory, and various input / output ports. The control unit 32 is provided with a line receiving unit 34, a line control unit 42, a display unit 12, an operation unit 14, an alarm unit 46, and a report transfer unit 48.

[0036] The line receiving unit 34 supplies DC power to the fire detector 38 connected to the fire alarm line 36 to operate it, and receives, as a fire signal, the alarm current that flows when the fire detector 38 detects a fire and operates. The line receiving unit 34 also receives, as a transmission signal, the current that flows when the button of the transmitter 40 connected to the fire alarm line 36 is operated. The line control unit 42 outputs a control signal to the fire door 45, releasing the latch of the fire door 45 when it is closed and causing it to open.

[0037] The display unit 12 is equipped with various indicator lights and indicators provided on the front of the receiver as shown in Fig. 1. The operation unit 14 is equipped with various operation switches provided on the front of the receiver as shown in Fig. 1. The alarm unit 46 is equipped with a speaker 15 that outputs alarm sounds, guidance sounds, etc. The reporting unit 48 is equipped with a reporting circuit using a no-voltage relay contact that outputs a fire representative reporting signal or a line reporting signal to an externally connected display panel, for example.

[0038] The control unit 32 is a function realized by the execution of a program by the CPU, and receives fire signals from the fire detector 38 and transmission signals from the transmitter 40, and performs fire reception control to flash the fire representative light and the district indicator light, output a fire alarm sound, and activate the district sound device to output a district sound alarm.

[0039] In addition, when the control unit 32 detects the operation of the audio stop switch in response to the output of a fire alarm sound, if there is guidance to be given, it flashes the audio guidance guide light to encourage the operation of the audio guidance switch, and each time it detects the operation of the audio guidance switch, it controls the output of audio guidance indicating the appropriate action to take in accordance with the situation.

[0040] Furthermore, when the control unit 32 detects a fault such as a standby power supply abnormality or a blown fuse during normal monitoring, it controls to blink a fault indicator light and output a fault alarm sound.

[0041] Furthermore, the control unit 32 is provided with an audio code output unit 50, which controls the addition and output of a predetermined audio code sound corresponding to each event following the fire alarm sound or the failure alarm sound that is output in response to the detection of an event such as a fire or failure.

[0042] (Receiver operation section) Figure 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the operation section when the small door of the P-type receiver is opened. As shown in Figure 3, above the operation section 14, there are provided a speaker 15 that outputs alarm sounds for fires, failures, etc., a voice guidance switch 52 used for voice guidance, a voice guidance guide light 53, a fire determination switch 54, a sound stop switch 56, and a district sound pause switch 58. Also, a recovery switch 60 is provided on the right side inside the small door 16.

[0043] Additionally, the operation unit 14 inside the small door 16, which opens when the lower hinge 16a rotates, is provided with three-digit numeric displays (seven-segment displays) 62, 64 used to display error codes in the event of a malfunction. Additionally, the operation unit 14 inside the small door 16 is also provided with the interlocking / start-off switch, fire hydrant interlocking stop switch, emergency broadcast interlocking stop switch, etc.

[0044] (Warning sound and voice code sound) FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing in a list format the correspondence between the speech content of a P-type receiver and voice code sounds, with FIG. 4(A) showing the correspondence list and FIG. 4(B) showing the DTMF matrix.

[0045] First, the outline of the control and measures to be taken when a fire is detected by the P-type receiver 10 is as follows. (1) Flashing of the fire representative light and district indicator light, output of the district acoustic alarm, and output of the fire alarm voice. (2) Confirm the location of the fire. (3) Fire determination operations in case of fire. (4) Call 119. (5) District sound shutdown and restoration operations in the absence of fire.

[0046] Correspondingly, the memory provided in the control unit 32 of the P-type receiver 10 stores the voice information shown at hexadecimal addresses 001 to 008 in Fig. 4(A). This voice information is composed of ON / OFF information indicating whether or not operation of the voice guidance switch 52 is required for voice output (ON when operation is required), the voice content, and voice code sounds, corresponding to the address.

[0047] For example, address 001 corresponds to the fire alarm and confirmation of the location of the fire in (1) and (2) above, and is a fire alarm voice that is output when a fire is detected without the need to operate the voice guidance switch 52. The voice content is registered as "A fire has occurred. Please check the location of the fire" followed by a predetermined fire simulation sound, and the voice code tone used to obtain response information from the server is, for example, DTMF1.

[0048] Address 002 corresponds to the fire alarm and confirmation of the location of the fire in (1) and (2) above, and is a fire alarm voice that is output by operating the voice guidance switch 52. The voice content does not include a fire imitation sound, and is registered as "Fire has occurred, please check the location of the fire." The voice code tone used to obtain response information from the server is DTMF1, the same as address 001.

[0049] Address 003 is the voice content instructing the operation of the fire determination switch 54 in (3) above, and the corresponding voice code tone is DTMF2.

[0050] Address 004 is the voice content corresponding to the operation result of the fire determination switch 54 in (3) above, and the corresponding voice code sound is DTMF3.

[0051] Address 005 is the voice content corresponding to the 119 call in (4) above, and the corresponding voice code tone is DTMF3, the same as address 004.

[0052] Address 006 corresponds to the procedure for cases other than fire (5) above, and is a voice message that instructs the operation of the district sound pause switch 58 when the district sound is sounding, and the corresponding voice code tone is DTMF2, the same as address 003.

[0053] Address 007 corresponds to the procedure for cases other than fire (5) above, and is a voice message that instructs the restoration of the transmitter and the operation of the restoration switch 60, provided that the local sound alarm is stopped. The corresponding voice code tone is DTMF2, the same as address 003.

[0054] Address 008 corresponds to the procedure for cases where there is no fire as described above in (5), and is a voice message that requires the stopping of local soundings, and also instructs the restoration of fire detectors and the operation of the restoration switch 60. The corresponding voice code tone is DTMF2, the same as address 003.

[0055] Addresses 009 and onward are audio information when a fault is detected by the P-type receiver 10. For example, address 009 is when a backup power supply abnormality is detected by the P-type receiver 10. In this case, the fault indicator light flashes, a predetermined fault simulation sound is played, and then a voice message stating "The backup power supply is abnormal" is spoken, and the corresponding voice code tone is DTMF4.

[0056] Address 00A corresponds to the case where the voice guidance switch 52 is operated after the P-type receiver 10 detects an abnormality in the standby power supply, and provides more detailed information about the abnormality in the standby power supply. The corresponding voice code tone is DTMF4, the same as address 009.

[0057] Address 00B is when a blown fuse is detected by the P-type receiver 10. In this case, the fault indicator light flashes, a predetermined fault dummy sound is played, and then a voice message stating "The fuse is blown" is spoken. Here, the P-type receiver 10 is equipped with various fuses, and since it is not possible to obtain response information from the server unless the blown fuse is identified, no voice code sound is provided for accessing the server.

[0058] Address 00C is the case when the P-type receiver 10 detects a blown fuse for the bell power supply, in which case the fault indicator light flashes and when the voice guidance switch 52 is operated, a voice message is generated indicating that the bell power supply fuse has blown, and the corresponding voice code tone is DTMF 5. The remaining addresses 00D to 00F are specific examples of other blown fuses, and subsequently store voice information relating to other appropriate faults.

[0059] The DTMF matrix in Figure 4(B) shows the combination of voice code tones DTMF 0, 1, 2, 3, . . . , 9, A, B, C, D, E, F and frequencies. The voice code tones DTMF are a composite sound of one of the low frequencies f1 to f4 and one of the high frequencies f5 to f8, with the low frequencies being f1 = 697 Hz, f2 = 770 Hz, f3 = 852 Hz, f4 = 941 Hz, and the high frequencies being f5 = 1209 Hz, f6 = 1336 Hz, f7 = 1477 Hz, f8 = 1633 Hz.

[0060] The voice code tone DTMF is used to send telephone numbers for push-button telephone lines, and DTMF = 0, 1 to 9, A to D are the same as for push-button telephone lines, but the "*" for push-button telephone lines is changed to "E" in this embodiment, and the "#" for push-button telephone lines is changed to "F" in this embodiment.

[0061] The voice code tone used in this embodiment is not limited to DTMF, but may be any tone of different frequencies or a composite tone of multiple frequencies.

[0062] [Server processing information] FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of treatment information stored in a database provided in the server of FIG.

[0063] As shown in Figure 5, a main homepage 66 is stored in the database 30 connected to the server 28, and for the homepage 66, a fire outbreak page 68, a fire location confirmation page 70, a fire determination page 72, and a fire recovery page 74 are provided in response to the link information obtained by reading the voice code sounds DTMF1 to 3 in Figure 4(A), and predetermined treatment information is stored.

[0064] Also, troubleshooting pages 76-1, 76-2... are provided corresponding to the link information obtained by reading the voice code sounds DTMF 4, 5... in FIG. 4(A), and store error codes, the details of the faults, and troubleshooting information.

[0065] Each page of the database 30 stores voice processing information as needed in addition to screen information in the form of characters and figures.

[0066] [Mobile phone terminal] FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the functional configuration of a mobile phone terminal, taking as an example a smartphone, which is known as a mobile phone terminal that also has the functions of a personal portable computer.

[0067] In FIG. 6, the mobile phone terminal 20 includes a control unit 80, a mobile phone communication unit 82, a wireless LAN communication unit 84, a high-speed mobile communication unit 86, a GPS communication unit (Global Positioning System communication unit) 88, a camera unit 90, a SIM card 92, a display 94, a touch panel 96, an audio input / output unit 98, a USB terminal unit 100, an operation unit 102, and a memory card 104.

[0068] The control unit 80 is realized by an LSI having a CPU constituting a processor, a memory, and various input / output interfaces, and executes installed programs.

[0069] The mobile phone communication unit 82 performs mobile phone communication using OFDMA, known as the fourth generation mobile communication system (4G).

[0070] The wireless LAN communication unit 84 performs wireless communication conforming to IEEE802.11 based on a wireless network using Ethernet (registered trademark). The wireless LAN communication unit 84 also has a wireless LAN communication function, such as a tethering function, that functions as an access point for a wireless LAN.

[0071] The high-speed mobile communication unit 86 performs mobile high-speed mobile communication using Mobile WiMAX (registered trademark) conforming to IEEE802.16e.

[0072] The GPS communication unit 88 performs communication to acquire the longitude and latitude of the current position using the Global Positioning System, which uses orbiting satellites operated by the United States.

[0073] The camera unit 90 uses a CMOS image sensor to capture images and obtain still and moving images, and in this embodiment captures an image of a two-dimensional code placed inside the small door 16 in FIG.

[0074] The SIM card 92 is a card that stores an IMSI (International Mobile Subscriber Identity) number, which is a number used to identify a mobile phone number, and by replacing the SIM card 92, the same mobile phone number can be used on multiple mobile phone terminals.

[0075] The display 94 uses a display device such as a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel, and has a touch panel 96 on its surface. The audio input / output unit 98 includes a microphone (MC) 98a, a speaker (SP) 98b, and an audio codec, and performs audio input and output.

[0076] The USB terminal unit 100 is used to connect a digital interface connector for connecting appropriate peripheral devices. The operation unit 102 accepts user operations via the keypad or operation buttons and notifies the control unit 80. The memory card 104 is a removable external memory and is used for externally storing various data such as images captured by the camera unit 90.

[0077] The control unit 80 controls communication connections such as call connections, email connections, and internet connections, as well as various related controls.

[0078] The control unit 80 also has the function of a voice code processing unit 106, and the memory of the control unit 80 has pre-registered link information for accessing the treatment page of the treatment information stored in the database 30 of the server 28 shown in Figure 5 corresponding to each of the voice code sounds DTMF1, 2, 3, 4, etc. shown in the voice information of Figure 4(A).

[0079] For this reason, the voice code processing unit 106 inputs and reads the voice code sound DTMF following the alarm sound output from the P-type receiver 10 from the microphone 98a of the voice input / output unit 98, obtains corresponding link information from the read voice code sound DTMF, accesses the server 28 via the mobile phone communication unit 82 based on this link information to obtain corresponding treatment information, displays it on the display 94, and, if necessary, instructs the voice input / output unit 98 to output the treatment information by voice.

[0080] [Acquisition and display of fire prevention information] Figure 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the screen display of treatment information obtained by a mobile phone terminal reading the voice code tone DTMF1 corresponding to the main sound ringing of a P-type receiver or the voice guidance by the first voice guidance operation, Figure 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the screen display of treatment information obtained by a mobile phone terminal reading the voice code tone DTMF2 corresponding to the voice guidance for fire confirmation or non-fire confirmation, Figure 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the screen display of treatment information obtained by a mobile phone terminal reading the voice code tone DTMF3 corresponding to the voice guidance for fire confirmation, and Figure 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the screen display of treatment information when recovery processing is selected on the display screen of Figure 8.

[0081] (Measures to be taken in the event of a fire) When the P-type receiver 10 shown in Figures 1 and 2 receives a fire signal, for example, due to a fire alarm from the fire detector 38, it outputs a fire alarm sound including an audio code sound from the speaker 15, flashes the fire representative light on the display unit 12, and flashes the area indicator light indicating the location of the fire.

[0082] In response to the output of such a fire alarm sound from the P-type receiver 10, the manager or the like, if necessary, activates the voice code processing unit 106 provided in the mobile phone terminal 20 shown in Figure 6, and inputs and reads the voice code sound DTFM1 output following the fire alarm sound using the microphone 98a of the mobile phone terminal 20.

[0083] When this voice code sound DTFM1 is read, the mobile phone terminal 20 generates link information from the read voice code sound DTMF1, accesses the server 28 shown in Figure 5, obtains the fire outbreak page 68 from the database 30, and displays a fire treatment screen 110 showing treatment information for the fire outbreak on the display 94 of the mobile phone terminal 20, as shown in Figure 7.

[0084] The fire treatment screen 110 of this embodiment displays "A fire has broken out" as an occurrence event 112, followed by a treatment instruction 114 to check the location of the fire using the area indicator light, and a treatment instruction 116 to go to the location of the fire and check the site, and indicates items to be checked during this site check, such as the location of the fire, whether there are any injured or wounded, the status of the fire, and whether there are any hazardous materials.

[0085] When a fire alarm is output from the P-type receiver 10, the voice guidance guide light 53 provided on the operation unit 14 shown in Figure 4 flashes to prompt the operation of the voice guidance switch 52. If the voice guidance switch 52 is operated at this time, the fire alarm voice and voice code tone DTMF1 of the voice content shown at address 002 in Figure 4(A) are output, and by inputting and reading the voice code tone DTMF1 with the microphone 98a of the mobile phone terminal 20, the fire treatment screen 110 showing the treatment information shown in Figure 7 can be displayed in the same manner.

[0086] (Procedures to be taken when a fire is confirmed) When a management person or the like goes to the location of a fire and confirms the fire, he or she returns to the P-type receiver 10 side or contacts another management person, and if necessary, the management person operates the voice guidance switch 52 of the P-type receiver 10 shown in Fig. 4. This causes the guidance and voice code sound DTMF2 of the voice content to be spoken in the event of a fire shown at address 003 in Fig. 4(A) to be output, and after a one-second pause, if, for example, a district sound is being sounded, the guidance and voice code sound DTMF2 of the voice content to be spoken at address 006 is output.

[0087] The mobile phone terminal 20 carried by the manager or the like generates link information from the read voice code sound DTFM2, accesses the server 28 shown in Figure 5, obtains the fire location confirmation page 70 from the database 30, and displays a fire treatment screen 120 showing treatment information for the fire location confirmation on the display 94 of the mobile phone terminal 20, as shown in Figure 8.

[0088] In the present embodiment, the fire treatment screen 120 displays, as the first treatment instruction 122, an instruction to operate the fire determination switch 54 shown in Fig. 3 in the case of a fire. In addition, the next treatment instruction 124 displays an instruction to perform recovery processing if there is no fire, and provides an operation button 126 for transitioning to the next recovery processing.

[0089] When the manager operates the fire determination switch 54 shown in Figure 3 in accordance with the treatment instructions 122 on the fire treatment screen 120, the P-type receiver 10 outputs guidance on the voice content of the fire determination process shown at address 004 in Figure 4 and the voice code sound DTMF3.

[0090] The mobile phone terminal 20 carried by the manager or the like reads the voice code sound DTMF3 to generate link information, accesses the server 28 shown in Figure 5, obtains the treatment information from the fire determination page 72 of the database 30, and displays a fire treatment screen 130 showing treatment information for the fire location confirmation on the display 94 of the mobile phone terminal 20, as shown in Figure 9.

[0091] The fire treatment screen 130 states that a fire has been determined as treatment instruction 132, and the next treatment instruction 134 instructs the user to call 119 and indicates items 1 to 8 that should be communicated in the call, thereby enabling the fire department to quickly and appropriately convey the information they need. Next, treatment instruction 136 displays instructions for initial fire extinguishing and evacuation guidance.

[0092] (Procedures to be taken when no fire is confirmed) If the manager or the like goes to the location of the fire and confirms that it is not a fire, he or she returns to the P-type receiver 10 side, and if necessary, the manager or the like operates the voice guidance switch 52 of the P-type receiver 10 shown in Fig. 4. This causes the guidance and voice code tone DTMF2 of the voice content to be spoken in the event of a fire shown at address 003 in Fig. 4(A) to be output, and after a one-second pause, if, for example, a district acoustic alarm is in effect, the guidance and voice code tone DTMF2 of the voice content to be spoken at address 006 is output.

[0093] The mobile phone terminal 20 of the manager or the like generates link information from the read voice code sound DTMF2, accesses the server 28 shown in Figure 5, obtains the fire location confirmation page 70 from the database 30, and displays a fire treatment screen 120 showing treatment information for the fire location confirmation on the display 94 of the mobile phone terminal 20, as shown in Figure 8.

[0094] In this embodiment, the treatment instructions 124 on the fire treatment screen 120 display an operation instruction to perform fire recovery treatment if there is no fire, and an operation button 126 is provided for transitioning to the next recovery treatment. Therefore, when the operation button 126 is clicked, the server 28 shown in FIG. 5 is accessed, the fire recovery page 74 stored in the database 30 is obtained, and a recovery treatment screen 140a showing the recovery treatment is displayed on the display 94 of the mobile phone terminal 20, as shown in FIG. 10(A).

[0095] The recovery procedure screen 140a of this embodiment displays the title of the recovery procedure as the first procedure instruction 142, and displays an instruction to operate the local sound pause switch 58 shown in Fig. 3 as the next procedure instruction 144. If the local sound is ringing at this time, the local sound pause switch 58 shown in Fig. 3 is operated to stop the local sound such as the in-building emergency bell. If the local sound has already been stopped, this procedure is not necessary.

[0096] Next, instructions to restore the activated fire detectors and transmitters are displayed as treatment instructions 146 as treatment to be performed before restoring the receiver. Upon receiving these instructions, the administrator goes to the location of the incident, finds the activated fire detectors and transmitters, and removes the cause of their activation.

[0097] Next, clicking the "Next" operation button switches to the restoration action screen 140b in Fig. 10(B). The restoration action screen 140b displays, as action instructions 148, an instruction to operate the restoration switch 60 by opening the small door 16, as shown in Fig. 3, and a confirmation instruction that this will turn off the fire representative light and the area indicator light.

[0098] Upon receiving this instruction, the manager opens the small door 16 of the P-type receiver 10 and operates the recovery switch 60 located on the right side, which turns off the fire representative light and area indicator light located on the display unit 12.

[0099] Next, as a treatment instruction 150, a confirmation instruction is displayed as to whether the switch warning light provided on the display unit 12 in Figure 1 is flashing, and if the switch warning light is flashing, since there is a switch that is not in the correct position among the switches arranged inside the small door 16 in Figure 3, an instruction to release the switch that is not in the correct position is displayed.

[0100] When the switch provided on the inside of the small door 16 of the P-type receiver 10 is switched from the normal position by operating the switch, an indicator light provided adjacent to the switch lights up, which allows the user to confirm that the switch is not in the normal position and to return it to the normal position by operating the release switch.

[0101] Next, when the "Next" operation button is clicked, the screen switches to the recovery action screen 140c of Figure 11(C), and as action instruction 152, if the fire representative light and / or area indicator light do not turn off after the previous action instructions 144 to 150 have been carried out, an instruction to contact the inspection contract party and carry out a maintenance inspection is displayed, since there is a possibility that the receiver is malfunctioning.

[0102] [Receiver control operation] FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the control operation of the P-type receiver of FIG. 2, and FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing details of the voice guidance process in step S7 of FIG.

[0103] (Fire reception operation) As shown in Figure 12, the control unit 32 of the P-type receiver 10 shown in Figure 2 checks whether or not a fire signal has been received in step S1, and when a fire signal from the fire detector 38 or a transmission signal from the transmitter 40 is received on a line-by-line basis, it proceeds to step S2, flashes the fire representative light, and at the same time flashes the district indicator light corresponding to the line that received the fire signal, and then in step S3 outputs the voice content and voice code sound DTMF1 shown at address 001 in Figure 4(A) as the main sound.

[0104] Next, the process proceeds to step S4, where it is determined whether the sound stop switch 56 has been operated. If it is determined that the sound stop switch 56 has been operated, the main sound is stopped in step S5, i.e., the output of the fire alarm sound and voice code sound DTMF1 output in step S3 is stopped.

[0105] Next, in step S6, the voice guidance indicator 53 provided on the operation unit 14 is flashed to indicate that there is voice guidance to be output by operating the voice guidance switch 52, and the process proceeds to voice guidance processing in step S7.

[0106] (Voice guidance operation) As shown in FIG. 13, the details of the voice guidance process in step S7 in FIG. 12 are as follows: when operation of the voice guidance switch 52 is detected in step S11, the process proceeds to step S12, and the voice guidance "Fire has broken out, please check the location" and the voice code tone DTMF1 at address 002 in FIG. 4(A) are output.

[0107] Next, the process proceeds to step S13, where it is checked whether or not the local sound is ringing, and if it is ringing, the process proceeds to step S14, and if it is stopped, the process proceeds to step S24. If the process proceeds to step S14 while the local sound is ringing, the voice guidance and voice code tone DTMF2 of address 003 in Figure 4(A) "After checking, if there is a fire, please press the fire determination switch" are output, and after one second of silence, the voice guidance and voice code tone DTMF2 of address 006 in Figure 4(A) "If there is no fire, please press the local sound pause switch No. 2" are output in step S15.

[0108] When the fire determination switch 54 is pressed in accordance with the instructions of the voice guidance in step S14, the switches that have been set to stop by previous switch operations, such as the sound alarm stop, alarm transfer stop, and linked stop, are automatically released and return to their normal positions. Also, if an on-site check shows that there is no fire, the district sound pause switch 58 is operated in accordance with the voice guidance in step S15 to stop the district sound.

[0109] Next, in step S16, it is checked whether the fire determination switch 54 instructed in step S14 has been operated, and if the fire determination switch 54 has not been operated, it is checked in step S17 whether the recovery switch 60 has been operated. If the recovery switch 60 has not been operated, it proceeds to step S18 to check whether the voice guidance switch 52 has been operated, and if the voice guidance switch 52 is operated again, it returns to step S14 and outputs the same voice guidance and voice code sound again in steps S14 and S15.

[0110] If it is determined in step S16 that the fire determination switch 54 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S19, where the voice guidance "Fire determination processing has been performed" and the voice code tone DTMF3 are output at address 004 in Fig. 4(A). Next, it proceeds to step S20, and if it is determined that the voice guidance switch 52 has been operated, the voice guidance "Please call 119. Please carry out initial fire extinguishing or evacuation guidance depending on the situation" and the voice code tone DTMF3 are output at address 005 in Fig. 4(A) in step S21.

[0111] Subsequently, the voice guidance and voice code sound output in step S21 are repeated each time the voice guidance switch 52 is operated in step S20 until operation of the recovery switch 60 is determined in step S22. When operation of the recovery switch is determined in step S22, the voice guidance is terminated in step S23, and recovery processing is performed in step S29.

[0112] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S13 that the local sound system is temporarily suspended and the process proceeds to step S24, the voice guidance and voice code tone DTMF2 of address 003 in Figure 4(A) "If it turns out that there is a fire, please press the fire determination switch" are output, followed by one second of silence and then in step S25 the voice guidance and voice code tone DTMF2 of address 007 in Figure 4(A) "If there is no fire, please remove the cause of the detector activation and then press the recovery switch No. 3" are output.

[0113] Therefore, if the on-site check reveals a fire, the fire determination switch 54 is operated in step S28 in accordance with the audio guidance in step S24, the process proceeds to step S19, and the subsequent steps are the same as when the local sound alarm is activated. On the other hand, if there is no fire, it is determined in step S28 that the fire determination switch 54 has not been operated, and the recovery switch 60 is operated in accordance with the audio guidance in step S25.

[0114] Next, in step S26, it is determined whether the recovery switch 60 has been operated, and if the recovery switch 60 has not been operated, it is determined in step S27 whether the voice guidance switch 52 has been operated, and if the voice guidance switch 52 is operated again, voice guidance and voice code sounds are output in steps S24 and S25. If it is determined in step S26 that the recovery switch 60 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S23, where the voice guidance is terminated, and recovery processing is performed in step S29.

[0115] In addition, the voice guidance process when the transmitter is activated is the voice guidance process in step S25 of FIG. The only difference is that the guidance is "If there is no fire, please return the transmitter to its original position and press the recovery switch No. 3" at address 007 in Figure 4(A); other processing and voice guidance are the same as when a fire detector is activated.

[0116] [Procedures to be taken when a problem occurs] When the P-type receiver 10 shown in Figures 1 and 2 detects a fault, it flashes the fault indicator light, outputs a fault warning sound from the speaker 15, and further displays a predetermined error code on the numeric displays 62, 64 inside the small door 16 shown in Figure 3.

[0117] When such a fault warning sound is output, the voice guidance guide light 53 flashes to prompt the user to operate the voice guidance switch 52, and when the voice guidance switch 52 is operated, voice guidance indicating the nature of the detected fault and a voice code sound are output for the mobile phone terminal 20 to obtain and display treatment information from the server 28.

[0118] (Backup power supply failure) FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen display of treatment information acquired by reading, by a mobile phone terminal, the voice code sound DTMF4 corresponding to the voice guidance of the standby power supply abnormality of the P-type receiver.

[0119] For example, if a backup power supply abnormality is detected in the P-type receiver 10, the voice guidance and voice code tone DTMF4 at address 009 in Fig. 4(A) are output. Based on this fault alarm voice, the voice guide light 53 flashes, and when a manager or the like operates the voice guide switch 52, the voice guidance and voice code tone DTMF4 at address 00A in Fig. 4(A) are output.

[0120] At this time, if the administrator operates the voice code processing unit 106 of the mobile phone terminal 20 shown in Figure 6, the server 28 is accessed using the link information generated by reading the voice code sound DTMF4, the corresponding troubleshooting page 76-1, for example, is obtained from the database 30, and a troubleshooting screen 160 showing troubleshooting information for the occurrence of the fault is displayed on the display 94 of the mobile phone terminal 20, as shown in Figure 14.

[0121] The fault troubleshooting screen 160 of this embodiment displays "E02 001" as the error code 162, followed by error details 164, and then displays the troubleshooting instructions divided into items 1 and 2 in the next troubleshooting instructions 166, allowing the administrator to know the cause of the fault and take the necessary measures in accordance with the troubleshooting information instructions. Note that the troubleshooting instructions 166 show the contents displayed in a scrollable format.

[0122] (Blown fuse) FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen display of treatment information acquired by reading, by a mobile phone terminal, the voice code sound DTMF5 corresponding to the voice guidance of a blown fuse in a P-type receiver.

[0123] If the P-type receiver 10 detects that a fuse has blown, it outputs a voice guidance that corresponds to the voice content of the representative fuse blown at address 00B in Fig. 4(A). Based on this voice guidance for the representative fuse blown, the voice guidance guide light 53 flashes, and when a manager or the like operates the voice guidance switch 52, a voice guidance indicating that the bell power supply fuse at address 00C in Fig. 4(A) has blown and a voice code tone DTMF5 are output.

[0124] At this time, if the administrator operates the voice code processing unit 106 of the mobile phone terminal 20 shown in Figure 6, the server 28 is accessed using the link information generated by reading the voice code sound DTMF4, the corresponding troubleshooting page 76-2, for example, is obtained from the database 30, and a troubleshooting screen 170 showing troubleshooting information for the occurrence of the fault is displayed on the display 94 of the mobile phone terminal 20, as shown in Figure 15.

[0125] The fault handling screen 170 of this embodiment displays "E03 001" as the error code 172, followed by the error content 174 and the next handling instruction 176, so that the administrator can know the cause of the fault and take the necessary measures according to the handling information instructions.

[0126] If any other fault is detected in the P-type receiver 10, the mobile phone terminal 20 can similarly obtain and display response information from the server 28.

[0127] [Modifications of the present invention] (Disaster prevention equipment monitoring panel) The above embodiment has been described as an example of a fire alarm system that monitors fires, but the present invention can also be applied to disaster prevention and protection systems that detect and issue an alarm for appropriate abnormalities other than fires, such as gas leaks and theft.

[0128] Furthermore, as a monitoring panel for disaster prevention equipment, in addition to a receiver for a fire alarm system, the present invention can also be applied to an appropriate monitoring panel, such as a control panel for a fire extinguishing system, which has an operation unit and a display unit.

[0129] (Event occurrence) The above embodiment uses fire and failure as examples of occurring events, but other appropriate occurring events such as gas leaks and emergency calls can also be included, and the server can be accessed by the mobile terminal reading the audio code sound that follows the audio guidance output in response to each occurring event, to obtain treatment information, which can then be displayed on the mobile terminal.

[0130] (Treatment screen) The contents of the treatment screen displayed on the mobile phone terminal shown in the above embodiment are only an example, and any appropriate display form can be adopted as needed using characters, figures, symbols, etc.

[0131] (Mobile phone terminal) In the above embodiment, a mobile phone terminal such as a smartphone is used as an example of the mobile terminal, but instead of a mobile phone terminal, a mobile terminal without a telephone function such as a tablet with an Internet communication function may be used.

[0132] (others) Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but includes appropriate modifications that do not impair the objects and advantages thereof, and is not limited by the numerical values ​​shown in the above-described embodiments. [Explanation of symbols]

[0133] 10: P-type receiver 12: Display section 14:Operation unit 15: Speaker 16: Small door 20: Mobile phone terminal 22:Base station 24: Mobile phone network 26: Internet 28: Server 30: Database 32: Control unit 34: Line receiving unit 36: Fire alarm line 38:Fire detector 40: Transmitter 42: Line control unit 44: Control line 45: Fire door 46:Alarm section 48:Transfer Department 50: Audio code output unit 52: Voice guidance switch 54: Fire detection switch 56: Sound stop switch 58: District sound pause switch 60: Recovery switch 62,64:Numeric display 80: Control unit 82: Mobile phone communication department 94: Display 96: Touch panel 98: Audio input / output section 98a:Mike 98b:Speaker 106: Audio coding processing unit

Claims

1. a control device that, when a predetermined event is detected, outputs an alarm sound corresponding to the content of the event; a server that stores processing information corresponding to the event detected by the control device; a voice code output unit that outputs a voice code sound corresponding to the event detected by the control device; a mobile terminal in which predetermined link information for accessing the processing information of the server corresponding to the voice code sound is registered in advance; Equipped with When there is content to be given voice guidance in response to the detection of the event, the control device activates a voice guidance guide light to prompt the operation of a voice guidance switch, and outputs voice guidance indicating a procedure corresponding to the event every time the operation of the voice guidance switch is detected; the voice code output unit outputs a voice code sound corresponding to the event indicated by the voice guidance; A treatment information providing system characterized in that the mobile terminal receives the voice code sound output from the voice code output unit, and accesses the server based on link information corresponding to the voice code sound, to obtain and output the treatment information.

2. When a predetermined event is detected by the control device, an alarm sound corresponding to the content of the event is output, and when there is content to be given voice guidance in response to the detection of the event, a voice guidance guide light is activated to prompt the operation of a voice guidance switch, and every time operation of the voice guidance switch is detected, voice guidance indicating a procedure corresponding to the event is output; a server stores processing information corresponding to the event detected by the control device; a voice code output unit outputs a voice code sound corresponding to an event detected by the control device and also outputs a voice code sound corresponding to an event indicated by the voice guidance; A treatment information providing method characterized by: pre-registering predetermined link information for accessing treatment information on the server corresponding to the voice code sound using a mobile terminal; receiving the voice code sound output from the voice code output unit; and accessing the server based on the link information corresponding to the voice code sound to obtain and output the treatment information.

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