Control system, processing method and program

Abstract

To shorten the time required for evacuation in the event of a disaster.SOLUTION: A control system 1 includes an acquisition unit 11 and an output processing unit 12. The acquisition unit 11 acquires occurrence information regarding a disaster requiring evacuation from a facility. The output processing unit 12, triggered by the acquisition of the occurrence information, generates route information regarding an evacuation route in the facility, and executes output according to the route information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to a control system, an information terminal, a processing method, a control method, and a program. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a control system for the occurrence of a disaster requiring evacuation from a facility, an information terminal that communicates with the control system, a processing method for the control system, a control method for the information terminal, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a residential fire alarm. This residential fire alarm includes a detection unit that detects fire factors such as smoke and heat, and a control unit that controls the output of an acoustic alarm such as a buzzer when a fire is detected. The residential fire alarm also includes a light-emitting display unit that emits light toward the floor surface simultaneously with the output of the acoustic alarm. This residential fire alarm allows people to secure their footing and quickly find an escape route when a fire occurs, such as at night. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-39818 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the event of a disaster such as a fire that requires evacuation from a facility, it is desirable to take the entire facility into consideration and shorten the time required for evacuation.

[0005] The present disclosure has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned reasons, and aims to provide a control system, an information terminal, a processing method, a control method, and a program that can shorten the time required for evacuation in the event of a disaster. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A control system according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes an acquisition unit and an output processing unit. The acquisition unit acquires occurrence information regarding the occurrence of a disaster requiring evacuation from a facility. The output processing unit generates route information regarding an evacuation route in the facility in response to acquisition of the occurrence information, and executes output according to the route information to an output destination different from a source from which the occurrence information was acquired. The output processing unit sets a starting point of the evacuation route in response to an operation input from a user. A control system according to another aspect of the present disclosure includes an acquisition unit and an output processing unit. The acquisition unit acquires occurrence information regarding the occurrence of a disaster requiring evacuation from a facility. The output processing unit generates route information regarding an evacuation route in the facility in response to acquisition of the occurrence information, and executes output according to the route information to an output destination different from a source from which the occurrence information was acquired. The output processing unit sets a starting point of the evacuation route based on the operating status of electrical equipment in the facility.

[0007] An information terminal according to one aspect of the present disclosure communicates with any one of the control systems described above, and includes a communication unit that communicates with the control system, and a display unit that displays an evacuation route based on information for displaying the evacuation route received by the communication unit.

[0008] A processing method according to one aspect of the present disclosure is a processing method for a control system. The processing method includes an acquisition step and an output processing step. In the acquisition step, occurrence information regarding the occurrence of a disaster requiring evacuation from a facility is acquired. In the output processing step, route information regarding an evacuation route in the facility is generated in response to acquisition of the occurrence information, and output according to the route information is executed to an output destination different from the source from which the occurrence information was acquired. In the output processing step, a starting point of the evacuation route is set in response to an operation input from a user. Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a processing method for a control system. The processing method includes an acquisition step and an output processing step. In the acquisition step, occurrence information regarding the occurrence of a disaster requiring evacuation from a facility is acquired. In the output processing step, acquisition of the occurrence information is used as a trigger to generate route information regarding an evacuation route in the facility, and output according to the route information is executed to an output destination different from the source from which the occurrence information was acquired. In the output processing step, a starting point of the evacuation route is set based on the operating status of electrical equipment in the facility.

[0009] A program according to one aspect of the present disclosure is a program for causing one or more processors to execute any of the above processing methods. A control method according to one aspect of the present disclosure is a control method for an information terminal including a communication unit and a display unit. The control method includes a receiving step and a display step. In the receiving step, route information regarding an evacuation route in the facility is generated in response to acquisition of occurrence information regarding the occurrence of a disaster requiring evacuation from the facility, and information for displaying the evacuation route output in accordance with the route information is received by the communication unit at an output destination different from the source from which the occurrence information was acquired. In the display step, the evacuation route is displayed by the display unit based on the information for displaying the evacuation route received by the communication unit. The starting point of the evacuation route displayed in the display step is set in response to an operational input from a user. Another aspect of the present disclosure provides a control method for an information terminal including a communication unit and a display unit. The control method includes a receiving step and a display step. In the receiving step, route information regarding evacuation routes in the facility is generated in response to acquisition of occurrence information regarding the occurrence of a disaster requiring evacuation from the facility, and information for displaying the evacuation route output in accordance with the route information is received by the communication unit at an output destination different from the source from which the occurrence information was acquired. In the display step, the evacuation route is displayed by the display unit based on the information for displaying the evacuation route received by the communication unit. The starting point of the evacuation route displayed in the display step is set based on the operating status of electrical equipment in the facility. A program according to one aspect of the present disclosure is a program for causing one or more processors to execute any one of the control methods described above. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] The present disclosure has the advantage of being able to reduce the time required for evacuation in the event of a disaster. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a disaster prevention system including a control system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram of the above-mentioned disaster prevention system applied to a facility (a detached house). [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the path information in the control system. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram of a screen display of route information in the control system. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a sequence diagram illustrating the operation of the disaster prevention system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] (1) Overview The drawings described in the following embodiments are schematic drawings, and the ratios of the sizes and thicknesses of the components in the drawings do not necessarily reflect the actual dimensional ratios.

[0013] As shown in Fig. 1, the control system 1 according to this embodiment includes an acquisition unit 11 and an output processing unit 12. Here, the control system 1 is assumed to be, for example, a single control device 10 housed in a single housing. The control device 10 is, for example, a Home Energy Management System (HEMS) controller installed in a facility 200 (see Fig. 2). However, the control system 1 is not limited to the control device 10 housed in a single housing, and may include multiple control devices each having multiple functions distributed therein, or may include a server device installed outside the facility 200.

[0014] In the following, it is assumed that facility 200 is a detached house. However, facility 200 may also be an apartment building. Furthermore, facility 200 is not limited to a house, and may also be a non-house, such as an office building, a theater, a movie theater, a public hall, an amusement park, a complex, a restaurant, a department store, a school, a hotel, an inn, a hospital, a nursing home, a kindergarten, a library, a museum, an art gallery, an underground shopping mall, a station, an airport, etc.

[0015] The acquisition unit 11 acquires occurrence information regarding the occurrence of a disaster that requires evacuation from the facility 200. In the following, the disaster is assumed to be a fire. However, the disaster is not limited to a fire and may be a flood, an earthquake, or the like. The disaster may also be a gas leak, the generation of CO (carbon monoxide) due to incomplete combustion, or the like.

[0016] Furthermore, as one example, the occurrence information is information indicating the results of disaster detection by one or more detectors that are installed in facility 200 and detect the occurrence of a disaster in facility 200. As described above, since the disaster here is a fire, it is assumed that the detector is a fire detector. In particular, it is assumed that the detector is a residential fire alarm 2 (hereinafter simply referred to as "alarm 2") that has a detection function for detecting the occurrence of a fire and an alarm function for issuing an alert when a fire is detected. The alarm device 2 outputs a sound such as an alarm when a fire occurs. In short, as one example, the source of the occurrence information here is the alarm device 2 installed in facility 200. However, the source of the occurrence information is not limited to the alarm device 2 within facility 200, but may also be a server device outside facility 200. For example, if the disaster is an earthquake, the occurrence information may be information regarding an emergency earthquake warning received from an external server device.

[0017] The output processing unit 12 generates route information regarding the evacuation route R1 (see FIG. 4) in the facility 200 as a trigger when the generated information is acquired, and executes output according to the route information. "Executing output according to the route information" may be, for example, sending a control signal for controlling the external device 3 (see FIGS. 1 and 2), or displaying the route information on the display unit D1 (see FIG. 1).

[0018] According to this configuration, the output processing unit 12 generates route information and executes output according to the route information, so that it is possible to shorten the time required for evacuation when a disaster occurs.

[0019] The same functions as those of the control system 1 described above may be realized as a processing method, a (computer) program, or a non-transitory recording medium on which a (computer) program is recorded.

[0020] (2)Details The overall configuration of the control system 1 according to this embodiment and the disaster prevention system 100 including the control system 1 will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS.

[0021] (2.1) Overall structure As shown in Fig. 1, the disaster prevention system 100 according to this embodiment comprises a control device 10 (control system 1) and one or more (five in this case) alarm devices 2 (detectors). The five alarm devices 2 are installed in a facility 200 and detect the occurrence of a fire (disaster) in the facility 200. As shown in Fig. 1, the disaster prevention system 100 also comprises one or more (three in this case) external devices 3, an information terminal 4, and an external server 5. As described above, the facility 200 is a detached house.

[0022] (2.2)Alarm device As an example, each alarm device 2 is a battery-powered fire alarm. However, the alarm device 2 may also be a fire alarm that is electrically connected to an external power source (for example, a commercial power system) and is driven by converting AC power (for example, an effective value of 100 V) supplied from the external power source into DC current.

[0023] The five alarm devices 2 are so-called interlocking alarm devices, and are configured so that when any of the alarm devices 2 detects a fire, it will interlock with the other alarm devices 2 (together with the other alarm devices 2) and issue an audible alarm. The alarm device 2 located in the location of the source of the fire (interlocking source) will issue an audible alarm that, for example, sounds like "Fire! Fire!" Meanwhile, the other alarm devices 2 (interlocking destinations) will issue an audible alarm that makes it possible to identify the location of the source of the fire. Here, as an example, one of the five alarm devices 2 functions as a master device, and the remaining alarm devices 2 function as slave devices. The master alarm device 2 stores the identification information of the other slave alarm devices 2. Below, the master alarm device 2 will sometimes be referred to as the first alarm device 2A, and the slave alarm device 2 will sometimes be referred to as the second alarm device 2B.

[0024] It is assumed that five alarm devices 2 are installed in three rooms, a corridor, and on the ceiling of the staircase on the first floor of the facility 200. Here, it is assumed that the facility 200 is divided into multiple management areas A0 (see Figure 3). For ease of explanation below, it is assumed that the facility 200 is divided into five management areas A0 based on the areas on the first floor of the facility 200 where alarm devices 2 are installed. In other words, the explanation will be given by excluding areas where no alarm devices 2 are installed (washroom L1 in Figure 3) from the management areas A0. However, areas where no alarm devices 2 are installed may also be included in a single management area A0.

[0025] Of the five management areas A0, three rooms are referred to as the first management area A1, second management area A2, and third management area A3, the hallway connected to the entrance L2 is referred to as the fourth management area A4, and the staircase is referred to as the fifth management area A5. The first management area A1 is the kitchen and is connected to the back door L3. The second management area A2 is a bedroom with a window L4. An electric window shutter, described below, is installed on the outside of the window L4. The third management area A3 is the living room. The first alarm device 2A (master unit) is preferably installed in a position where it can communicate with all four second alarm devices 2B (slave units). As an example, the first alarm device 2A is installed in the fifth management area A5, and the four second alarm devices 2B are installed in the first to fourth management areas A1 to A4, respectively.

[0026] The alarm device 2 will be described below with reference to Figure 1. With some exceptions, the second alarm device 2B has substantially the same functions as the first alarm device 2A. Therefore, explanations of the functions of the second alarm device 2B that are substantially the same as the first alarm device 2A will be omitted where appropriate, and functions of the second alarm device 2B that differ from the functions of the first alarm device 2A will be explained in full where appropriate.

[0027] As shown in Figure 1, each alarm device 2 has a control unit 20, a first communication unit 21, a second communication unit 22, a battery 23, a notification unit E1 (operation light 24 and sound unit 25), and a detection unit 26. However, the second alarm device 2B does not have to be equipped with the first communication unit 21. The battery 23 is, for example, a lithium battery, and the alarm device 2 operates using power supplied from the battery 23.

[0028] The control unit 20 includes, for example, a computer system. The computer system mainly comprises one or more processors and one or more memories as hardware. The functions of the control unit 20 are realized by the one or more processors executing programs recorded in one or more memories of the computer system. The programs are pre-recorded in one or more memories of the computer system. The programs may be provided via a telecommunications line, or may be provided by being recorded on a non-transitory recording medium such as a memory card, optical disc, or hard disk drive that can be read by the computer system.

[0029] The control unit 20 stores the unique identification information of its own device. In particular, the control unit 20 of the first alarm device 2A stores the unique identification information of the four second alarm devices 2B and the control device 10. The control unit 20 of the second alarm device 2B stores the unique identification information of the first alarm device 2A.

[0030] The control unit 20 controls the first communication unit 21, the second communication unit 22, the notification unit E1, the detection unit 26, etc. The control unit 20 also controls a power supply circuit that generates operating power for various circuits from DC power of the battery 23.

[0031] The detection unit 26 is configured to detect smoke accompanying the outbreak of a fire, and the detection amount (e.g., voltage value) changes according to the amount (concentration) of smoke generated. The detection unit 26 is, for example, a photoelectric sensor that detects smoke. As shown in FIG. 1, the detection unit 26 has a light-emitting unit 261 and a light-receiving unit 262. The light-emitting element of the light-emitting unit 261 irradiates light, which is reflected by smoke particles and generates scattered light, which is detected by the light-receiving element of the light-receiving unit 262, thereby detecting the occurrence of smoke. Of course, the detection unit 26 may also be configured as a heat-sensitive type that detects the occurrence of a fire in response to heat associated with the occurrence of a fire. The control unit 20 compares the amount detected by the detection unit 26 with a threshold, and determines that a fire has occurred if the detection amount exceeds the threshold.

[0032] The first communication section 21 and second communication section 22 send and receive wireless signals using radio waves as the medium. The first communication section 21 is configured to communicate with the control device 10. The second communication section 22 is configured to communicate with other alarm devices 2. The first communication section 21 and second communication section 22 each have an antenna, a transmission circuit, and a reception circuit. The transmission circuit modulates data input from the control section 20 into a wireless signal and transmits it via the antenna. The reception circuit demodulates the wireless signal received via the antenna, and outputs the demodulated data to the control section 20.

[0033] The first communication unit 21 conducts wireless communication in accordance with specified low-power radio stations, for example, using radio waves in the 920 MHz band to communicate wirelessly with the control device 10. Meanwhile, the second communication unit 22 conducts wireless communication in accordance with the "low-power security system radio station" stipulated in Article 6, Paragraph 4, Item 3 of the Radio Law Enforcement Regulations, for example, using radio waves in the 426 MHz frequency band to communicate wirelessly with other alarm devices 2. In other words, the frequency band used for communication with the control device 10 and the frequency band used for communication between alarm devices 2 are different. The first communication unit 21 and second communication unit 22 may be configured as a single integrated communication unit, or at least some of the antenna, transmission circuit, and reception circuit may be shared.

[0034] The first alarm device 2A functions as a parent device that communicates with both each of the second alarm devices 2B and the control device 10, and therefore has a first communication section 21 and a second communication section 22. Meanwhile, each of the second alarm devices 2B that function as child devices does not have the function to communicate with the control device 10. In other words, each of the second alarm devices 2B does not have the first communication section 21. In short, each of the second alarm devices 2B has only the second communication section 22 of the first communication section 21 and second communication section 22, and differs in that it does not communicate with the control device 10 but communicates with the first alarm device 2A. All five alarm devices 2 are also equipped with the function to communicate with the control device 10, and each alarm device 2 can be set as a parent device or child device by switching using a dip switch or the like, in which case the first communication section 21 can be disabled in alarm devices 2 set as child devices.

[0035] The notification unit E1 is composed of an operation light 24 and an audio unit 25. The notification unit E1 has a function of notifying the occurrence of a fire.

[0036] The audio unit 25 outputs sound (sound waves). When the control unit 20 determines that a fire has occurred, the audio unit 25 outputs an alarm sound to notify the occurrence of the fire. The audio unit 25 is composed of a speaker that converts electrical signals into sound, an audio circuit, etc. The audio unit 25 outputs an alarm sound (e.g., a beep). The alarm sound may include a voice message such as "Fire! Fire!" Furthermore, when the control unit 20 determines that replacement is required, a malfunction has occurred, or the battery has run out, the audio unit 25 outputs a sound (alert sound) to notify the occurrence of such an occurrence. The audio unit 25 also outputs an alarm sound and an alert sound on a trial basis during an operation test. An operation test can be performed by pressing the operation button exposed from the housing of the alarm device 2 or by pulling the pull cord leading out from the housing. If the operation button is pressed during an alarm, the output of the alarm sound stops.

[0037] The operating light 24 has a red LED (Light Emitting Diode) 240 as a light source, an illumination circuit, and the like. The color of the light source of the operating light 24 is not particularly limited and may be a color other than red. The operating light 24 is normally off (during fire monitoring). If the control unit 20 determines that a fire has occurred, the operating light 24 begins flashing (or lighting up) as soon as an audible alarm starts to be sounded, and stops when the audible alarm stops. The light emitted from the operating light 24 is guided to the outside of the housing of the alarm device 2 via a translucent operation button. People within the facility 200 (e.g., residents) can see the flashing red operating light through the operation button and know that the alarm device 2 is activated (detecting a fire). When the control unit 20 determines that replacement is due, a malfunction has occurred, or the battery has run out, the operating light 24 flashes to notify the resident of this occurrence. As with the sound unit 25, the operation test of the operating light 24 can be performed by pressing the operation button or pulling the pull cord.

[0038] (2.3) Control device The control device 10 (control system 1) is a HEMS controller installed in the facility 200 as described above. The control device 10 is capable of communicating with a plurality of electrical devices installed in the facility 200 via wired or wireless communication. The plurality of electrical devices may include, for example, a lighting control device, a shutter control device, an air conditioner, an electric lock control device, a water heater, a smart TV, etc. Here, of the plurality of electrical devices, the shutter control device, the electric lock control device, and the lighting control device correspond to external devices 3. Hereinafter, the shutter control device may be referred to as a first external device 31, the electric lock control device may be referred to as a second external device 32, and the lighting control device may be referred to as a third external device 33.

[0039] The control device 10 also communicates wirelessly with the first alarm device 2A, which is the parent device. The control device 10 is also able to communicate with the four second alarm devices 2B via the first alarm device 2A. The control device 10 is also able to communicate with multiple external devices 3, an information terminal 4, and an external server 5 installed outside the facility 200.

[0040] The following is a specific description of the configuration of the control device 10. As shown in Fig. 1, the control device 10 includes a control unit C1, a display unit D1, a communication unit 14, a storage unit 15, and the like.

[0041] The control unit C1 includes, for example, a computer system. The computer system mainly comprises one or more processors and one or more memories as hardware. The functions of the control unit C1 are realized by the one or more processors executing a program recorded in one or more memories of the computer system. The program is pre-recorded in one or more memories of the computer system. The program may be provided via a telecommunications line, or may be provided by being recorded on a non-transitory recording medium such as a memory card, optical disc, or hard disk drive that can be read by the computer system.

[0042] The display unit D1 is a thin display device such as a liquid crystal display or organic EL (Electroluminescence) display. Under the control of the control unit C1, the display unit D1 may display device information obtained from each external device 3 and alarm device 2. The display unit D1 may also display a graph of the device information stored in the memory unit 15. The device information may include information on the operating status of the device and power consumption. The display unit D1 is assumed to be a touch panel display device. The display unit D1 accepts operational input from the user by touching the screen of the display unit D1, etc.

[0043] The communication section 14 includes a first communication interface for communicating with the first alarm device 2A. As described above, the first communication interface uses radio waves in the 920 MHz band to communicate wirelessly with the first alarm device 2A. The control section C1 acquires various information from the first alarm device 2A via the first communication interface.

[0044] The communication unit 14 also includes a second communication interface connected to a network NT1 (see FIG. 2 : for example, an Internet line) via a router or the like within the facility 200. The second communication interface communicates with the information terminal 4 and the external server 5 via the network NT1. The information terminal 4 is a smartphone, a tablet terminal, or the like owned by a user (for example, a resident) of the facility 200. In this embodiment, the information terminal 4 is assumed to be a smartphone. Dedicated application software that enables communication with the control device 10 is installed on the information terminal 4. The external server 5 may be a server managed by a security company or the like, or may be a server managed by a house manufacturer or construction company of the facility 200. The external server 5 may be configured from one server device or may be configured from multiple server devices.

[0045] Furthermore, the communication unit 14 includes a third communication interface for communicating with a plurality of external devices 3. The third communication interface may communicate with the external devices 3 via, for example, a LAN cable or the like, or may perform wireless communication with the external devices 3 using radio waves in the 920 MHz band, similar to the first communication interface.

[0046] The storage unit 15 is configured with a device selected from a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), etc. The storage unit 15 may be a memory of the control unit C1. Furthermore, at least a part of the various information stored in the storage unit 15 described below may be stored in the memory of the control unit C1.

[0047] The storage unit 15 stores the identifiers (identification information such as IP addresses) of each of the multiple external devices 3 and multiple alarm devices 2. The storage unit 15 also stores information relating to the information terminal 4, external server 5, etc. (for example, IP addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers, etc.).

[0048] (2.4) Route information 1, the control unit C1 of the control device 10 (control system 1) has an acquisition unit 11, an output processing unit 12, and a setting unit 13. That is, the control unit C1 has the function of the acquisition unit 11, the function of the output processing unit 12, and the function of the setting unit 13. In other words, the control system 1 has the acquisition unit 11, the output processing unit 12, and the setting unit 13.

[0049] The acquisition unit 11 acquires occurrence information regarding the occurrence of a fire (disaster) that requires evacuation from the facility 200. Specifically, the acquisition unit 11 acquires, via the first communication interface of the communication unit 14, from the first alarm device 2A, information indicating a detection result that a fire has occurred, as occurrence information.

[0050] The output processing unit 12 generates route information regarding the evacuation route R1 in the facility 200, triggered by the acquisition of the occurrence information, and executes output according to the route information.

[0051] Here, we will first explain "generation of route information." In this embodiment, the output processing unit 12 generates route information based on installation information related to the installation locations of one or more (here, five) alarm devices 2 (detectors). The storage unit 15 stores the installation information in advance. The installation information can be registered by operating the user interface. The "user interface" referred to in this disclosure corresponds to any of the touch panel display unit D1, the operation buttons provided next to the display unit D1, and the information terminal 4, but is not limited thereto. The storage unit 15 also stores image information in advance for outputting a floor plan of the facility 200 as an image on the display unit D1. The image information is not limited to a floor plan (plan view) of the facility 200, but may also be image information related to a three-dimensional view of the facility 200. The image information may be downloaded from an external server 5 managed by a home builder or the like of the facility 200.

[0052] The user (resident, installer of the control device 10 or alarm device 2, etc.) may be able to register the installation location of the alarm device 2 by touching a specified area while viewing an image of the floor plan of the facility 200 displayed on the display unit D1. The user may also be able to register the management area A0 while viewing an image of the floor plan of the facility 200 displayed on the display unit D1. Based on operational input by the user, the control unit C1 stores information on the correspondence that associates the five alarm devices 2 with the five management areas A0 on a one-to-one basis in the storage unit 15 as installation information.

[0053] In this embodiment, the output processing unit 12 identifies the installation location of the alarm device 2 (detector) that detected the occurrence of a fire (disaster) out of one or more (here, five) alarm devices 2 (detectors) based on the occurrence information and installation information. Furthermore, the output processing unit 12 determines that the identified installation location is the location where the fire (disaster) occurred, and generates route information based on the occurrence location.

[0054] In this embodiment, the occurrence information includes, in addition to information indicating the detection result that a fire has occurred, the identification information of the alarm device 2 located at the source of the fire (i.e., the interlock source). In other words, the first alarm device 2A also transmits to the control device 10 the identification information of the interlock source alarm device 2 that detected the fire. The output processing unit 12 references the installation information in the memory unit 15 to identify in which management area A0 the interlock source alarm device 2 is installed. When the output processing unit 12 identifies the relevant management area A0, it determines that management area A0 is the location of the fire, and generates route information based on the location of the fire. Specifically, the output processing unit 12 generates route information for an evacuation route R1 that avoids the location of the fire, or an evacuation route R1 that heads toward the exit B0 (see Figure 3) that is farthest from the location of the fire. Here, the candidates for exit B0 correspond to the front door L2, the back door L3, and the window L4. That is, the output processing unit 12 determines an emergency exit from among a plurality of (here, three) exits B0 in the facility 200 based on the location of the fire (disaster), and generates route information based on the location of the emergency exit.

[0055] In this embodiment, the output processing unit 12 generates route information based on pattern information regarding evacuation routes R1 when evacuating from each of the multiple management areas A0 as a starting point P1 (see FIG. 3). The memory unit 15 stores the pattern information in advance. The pattern information can be registered by operating the user interface. The user may be able to register the pattern information by touching a predetermined area while viewing an image of the floor plan of the facility 200 displayed on the display unit D1. Note that FIGS. 3 and 4 show an example of an image of the floor plan of the facility 200 that can be displayed on the display unit D1, the information terminal 4, or the like.

[0056] For example, as shown in FIG. 3, candidates for the evacuation route R1 for evacuation from the second management area A2 (bedroom) as the starting point P1 may include a first route R11, a second route R12, and a third route R13. The first route R11 is a route from the starting point P1 to the first management area A1 to the fourth management area A4 to the entrance L2. The second route R12 is a route from the starting point P1 to the first management area A1 to the back door L3. The third route R13 is a route from the starting point P1 to the window L4. The control unit C1 can register information about the first route R11, the second route R12, and the third route R13 as pattern information for the second management area A2 (bedroom) in response to a user's operational input. The control unit C1 can similarly register pattern information for other management areas A0. In addition to being registered in response to a user's operational input, the pattern information may also be automatically generated by the control unit C1. The control unit C1 may automatically generate pattern information from the relative positions of the management area A0 and the exit B0 (the entrance L2, the back door L3, and the window L4).

[0057] Furthermore, if there is a person in any of the multiple (here, five) management areas A0, the output processing unit 12 generates route information for an evacuation route R1 with the management area A0 as the starting point P1. Specifically, if a fire actually breaks out, the output processing unit 12 determines the starting point P1 from which people (e.g., residents) in the facility 200 will begin evacuation. The output processing unit 12 determines whether there is a person in each management area A0 based on at least one of the following first information and second information.

[0058] The first information is information including the detection results of one or more human presence sensors that are installed in multiple management areas A0 of the facility 200 and detect infrared rays emitted from people. For example, when the output processing unit 12 receives a detection signal indicating the presence of a person from a certain human presence sensor, it determines that a person is present in the management area A0 in which the human presence sensor is installed, and sets the management area A0 as the starting point P1. Note that instead of a human presence sensor, an imaging device such as a camera may be installed, and people may be detected from images captured by the imaging device.

[0059] The second information is information relating to the operating status of a plurality of external devices 3 (electrical devices) installed in a plurality of management areas A0 of the facility 200. The second information may also be information relating to the power consumption of the external devices 3. For example, when the output processing unit 12 receives a signal indicating that a certain air conditioning device is operating from the controller of the air conditioning device, it determines that a person is present in the management area A0 in which the air conditioning device is installed, and sets the management area A0 as the starting point P1.

[0060] In short, the output processing unit 12 of this embodiment determines the location of a fire from the occurrence information and installation information, and if a person is present in the facility 200, sets the management area A0 where the person is present as the starting point P1. The output processing unit 12 then selects an optimal evacuation route R1 corresponding to the exit B0 that avoids the location of the fire (or is the farthest) from the pattern information corresponding to the starting point P1. However, the configuration of the output processing unit 12 described above is merely an example, and determining the location of a fire is not a required configuration. If a fire occurs, route information regarding a single fixed evacuation route R1 may be generated regardless of the location of the fire. Furthermore, setting the starting point P1, determining the presence or absence of a person, and selecting the optimal evacuation route R1 are not required configurations. Route information regarding multiple fixed evacuation routes R1 may also be generated.

[0061] The output processing unit 12 may further generate route information based on environmental information related to at least the environment surrounding the facility 200. In this case, the storage unit 15 stores the environmental information in advance. The environmental information may be downloaded from the external server 5. The environmental information may include map information related to roads surrounding the facility 200, nearby facilities (houses, parks, commercial facilities, stations, etc.), streetlights, etc. The output processing unit 12 assigns priorities to multiple exits B0 based on the environmental information. For example, a high priority is assigned to an exit B0 facing a relatively wide road or an exit B0 facing a road with streetlights. On the other hand, a low priority is assigned to an exit B0 facing a relatively narrow road or an exit B0 facing a road that is a dead end. When there are multiple candidate evacuation exits, the output processing unit 12 may determine the exit B0 with the highest priority as the evacuation exit. The priority of each exit B0 may be set by a user input operation.

[0062] Next, we will explain "executing output according to route information." Here, as an example, the output processing unit 12 executes three outputs: a first output, a second output, and a third output, but it may execute only one of the outputs.

[0063] The first output includes sending a control signal for controlling the external device 3. That is, the output processing unit 12 sends a control signal for controlling at least one external device 3 in the facility 200 as an execution of output according to the route information. The external device 3 is a device other than the alarm device 2 that detects the occurrence of a fire (disaster) in the facility 200. The output processing unit 12 sends a control signal for controlling one or more first external devices 31 (shutter control devices), one or more second external devices 32 (electric lock control devices), and multiple third external devices 33 (multiple lighting control devices). The control device 10 transmits the control signal to the external device 3 to be controlled via the communication unit 14. In the following, the number of first external devices 31 is assumed to be one and the number of second external devices 32 is assumed to be two, but these numbers are not particularly limited.

[0064] The first external device 31 controls an electric window shutter installed on the outside of the window L4 in the second management area A2 (bedroom). The first external device 31 is installed, for example, on a wall surface of the second management area A2. The first external device 31 communicates wirelessly (wired communication is also acceptable) with the electric window shutter and transmits a drive signal to open or close the electric window shutter. When the first external device 31 receives a control signal from the control device 10, it transmits a drive signal to the electric window shutter to cause it to perform an operation (for example, an opening operation) in accordance with the control signal.

[0065] The two second external devices 32 control the electric locks on the doors of the front door L2 and the back door L3, respectively. One of the second external devices 32 is installed, for example, on a wall of the fourth management area A4 (corridor), and the other second external device 32 is installed on a wall of the first management area A1 (kitchen). Each second external device 32 communicates with the corresponding electric lock via wired communication (or wireless communication) and transmits a drive signal to lock or unlock the electric lock. When each second external device 32 receives a control signal from the control device 10, it transmits a drive signal to the corresponding electric lock to cause the corresponding electric lock to perform an operation (e.g., unlocking) in accordance with the control signal.

[0066] A plurality of third external devices 33 are respectively installed on the walls or the like of the first management area A1 to the fifth management area A5. Each third external device 33 communicates wirelessly (or by wire) with a lighting fixture installed on the ceiling or the like of the corresponding management area A0, and transmits a signal to turn on, dim, or turn off the lighting fixture. When each third external device 33 receives a control signal from the control device 10, it transmits a signal to the corresponding lighting fixture to cause it to perform an operation corresponding to the control signal (for example, turning all lighting fixtures on with a dimming rate of 100%).

[0067] The second output includes displaying route information on the display unit D1. That is, the display unit D1 displays the route information. The output processing unit 12 executes output according to the route information, causing the display unit D1 to display the route information. Specifically, the output processing unit 12 causes the display unit D1 to present the route information together with an image of a floor plan of the facility 200. The route information may be presented so that the evacuation route R1 can be identified by an arrow H1 superimposed on the image of the floor plan, as shown in FIG. 4, or may be presented by flashing an image area of ​​one or more managed areas A0 and exits B0 corresponding to the evacuation route R1. In the example of FIG. 4, the exit B0 (the back door L3 and the window L4) determined as the evacuation exit is flashing. It is desirable that the display unit D1 display the managed area A0 corresponding to the starting point P1 so that it can be distinguished from other managed areas A0 (in the example of FIG. 4, the second managed area A2, which is the starting point P1, is indicated by dot hatching). It is desirable that the display unit D1 display so that the location of the fire can be identified. The display unit D1 may present, as route information, a message such as "Go out into the hallway and evacuate through the entrance" in text form.

[0068] The second output may further include outputting a voice message. The output processing unit 12 may cause the control device 10 to output a voice message specifying the evacuation route R1 from a speaker or the like provided on the control device 10.

[0069] The second output may include displaying the route information on a display unit of an information terminal 4 carried by the resident. The output processing unit 12 may transmit the route information from the communication unit 14 to the information terminal 4, and display it on the display unit of the information terminal 4 so that the evacuation route R1 can be identified by an arrow H1 superimposed on the image of the floor plan, similar to the presentation on the display unit D1. The second output may also include displaying the route information on a display unit of an internet-connectable television receiver (smart TV).

[0070] The third output includes sending route information to the external server 5 as information provision. The output processing unit 12 transmits the route information to the external server 5 from the communication unit 14. Specifically, for example, the control device 10 notifies the external server 5 that a fire has occurred in the facility 200, and also notifies the external server 5 of the evacuation route R1 selected by the control device 10. The external server 5 can perform data analysis on the evacuation route R1 selected by the control device 10, etc.

[0071] However, there may be cases where a resident of the facility 200 does not want all of the above-mentioned first to third outputs to be executed. Specifically, there may be cases where a resident does not want a control signal to be sent to a specific external device 3. There may also be cases where a resident does not want route information to be displayed on an information terminal 4 owned by a child in the resident's family.

[0072] Therefore, the setting unit 13 of the control unit C1 of this embodiment sets the first to third outputs as enabled or disabled. That is, the setting unit 13 sets whether or not to send a control signal to each external device 3. The setting unit 13 also sets whether or not to display route information on the display unit D1 and the display unit of the information terminal 4. The setting unit 13 also sets whether or not to send route information to the external server 5. The setting unit 13 displays a setting screen via a user interface, for example, on the display unit D1 (which may be the display unit of the information terminal 4), and accepts input from the user by touching the display unit D1, etc. Since the control unit C1 has the setting unit 13 in this way, it is possible to easily set whether or not to control the external device 3.

[0073] In particular, the control device 10 may be configured to accept an operation input for reporting "in (at home)" or "out (away)" via a user interface. The control device 10 may switch execution of at least the first output to disabled by receiving a "away" report from the resident when the resident leaves the house. In other words, if the alarm device 2 detects a fire while the resident is out, the security of the facility 200 may be compromised if the electric door lock is unlocked without permission even though the resident is not present in the facility 200. By disabling execution of the first output in response to a "away" report in this way, a decline in security of the facility 200 is suppressed. The control device 10 switches execution of the first output to enabled by receiving a "in" report from the resident when the resident returns home.

[0074] (2.5) Operation explanation The operation of the disaster prevention system 100 will be described below with reference to Fig. 5. As an example, it is assumed below that a fire breaks out in the third management area A3 (living room) while a resident of the facility 200 is sleeping in the second management area A2 (bedroom) at night.

[0075] The alarm device 2 (second alarm device 2B) installed in the third management area A3 detects a fire (step S1). The alarm device 2 issues an audible alarm (step S2) and sends an alarm signal to the parent device, the first alarm device 2A (step S3). When the first alarm device 2A receives the alarm signal from the alarm device 2, it also issues an audible alarm itself and sends an alarm signal to the other alarm devices 2, linking the issuance of audible alarms (step S4). Furthermore, the first alarm device 2A sends a signal including the alarm generation information to the control device 10 (step S5).

[0076] When the control device 10 receives a signal containing the fire occurrence information, it determines that the location of the fire is the third management area A3 (living room) based on the occurrence information and the installation information (step S6). Furthermore, the control device 10 determines that a resident is present in the second management area A2 based on a detection signal received from a motion sensor or the like installed in the second management area A2 (bedroom), and sets the second management area A2 as the starting point P1 (step S7). Because the location of the fire is the living room, which is relatively close to the front door L2, the control device 10 excludes the first route R11, whose evacuation exit is set to the front door L2, from the pattern information corresponding to the starting point P1. Here, as an example, the control device 10 selects two evacuation routes R1: a second route R12, whose evacuation exit is set to the back door L3, and a third route R13, whose evacuation exit is set to the window L4 (step S8). The control device 10 generates route information for these two evacuation routes R1 (step S9).

[0077] Then, the control device 10 executes the first to third outputs according to the route information.

[0078] The control device 10, as a first output, designates the external devices 3 present on these two evacuation routes R1 among the multiple external devices 3 in the facility 200 as control targets and transmits a control signal to them (step S10). That is, the control device 10 transmits a control signal to the first external device 31 to open the electric window shutter of the window L4. The control device 10 also transmits a control signal to the second external device 32 on the back door L3 side to unlock the electric lock on the door of the back door L3. The control device 10 also transmits a control signal to the third external devices 33 installed in the first management area A1, the second management area A2, and the back door L3 to turn on the corresponding lighting fixtures. When the external devices 3 designated as control targets receive the control signal, they execute the corresponding control (step S11).

[0079] The control device 10 displays the route information on the display unit D1 as a second output (step S12). The control device 10 also transmits a signal including the route information from the communication unit 14 to the information terminal 4 as a second output (step S13). When the information terminal 4 receives the signal including the route information, it displays the route information on its own display unit (step S14). The control device 10 notifies the external server 5 of the route information from the communication unit 14 as a third output (step S15).

[0080] As described above, in this embodiment, the output processing unit 12 generates route information regarding the evacuation route R1 in the facility 200, triggered by the acquisition of the occurrence information, and executes output according to the route information. This makes it possible to shorten the time required for evacuation in the event of a fire (disaster). Furthermore, because the occurrence information is information indicating the fire detection results of the alarm device 2, the time required for evacuation can be further shortened. Furthermore, because the route information is generated based on the installation information of the alarm device 2, it is possible to generate more reliable route information. Furthermore, because the output processing unit 12 determines an escape route based on the location of the fire, and generates route information based on the location of that escape route, it is possible to generate more reliable route information.

[0081] Furthermore, since the output processing unit 12 generates route information after identifying the location of the fire, it is possible to reduce the possibility that, for example, a person evacuating will mistakenly head toward the location of the fire. Furthermore, since the output processing unit 12 generates route information based on pattern information for cases in which evacuation is carried out with each of multiple managed areas A0 as the starting point P1, it is possible to generate route information corresponding to that managed area A0. In particular, since the output processing unit 12 generates route information regarding an evacuation route R1 with the managed area A0 in which a person is present as the starting point P1, it is possible to generate more reliable route information. Note that, when multiple people are present across multiple managed areas A0, the output processing unit 12 may generate multiple evacuation routes R1 with the managed area A0 in which each person is present as the starting point P1.

[0082] For example, during times when the residents of the facility 200 are asleep, such as at night, it is highly likely that the facility's lighting fixtures are off and the electric locks on the doors of the facility 200 are locked. Similarly, the facility's electric window shutters may also be closed. When a fire actually breaks out and residents attempt to evacuate, actions such as searching for a wall switch to turn on the lighting fixtures in the dark, unlocking the door, and opening the electric window shutters can delay the evacuation time. These actions can significantly delay the evacuation time, especially for children, elderly residents, and other residents. In this regard, in this embodiment, the output processing unit 12 transmits a control signal to the external device 3 to be controlled as the first output in accordance with the route information. In other words, the output processing unit 12 is configured to control the external device 3 to secure the evacuation route R1. This further reduces the time required for evacuation. Because the lighting fixtures along the evacuation route R1 are turned on, residents not only avoid the need to operate a wall switch but also visually recognize the light as pointing to the evacuation route R1.

[0083] In addition, in this embodiment, as the execution of the second output according to the route information, the output processing unit 12 displays the route information on the display unit D1 or the display unit of the information terminal 4. That is, since the route information is visually output, the recognizability of the evacuation route R1 is improved.

[0084] (3) Variations The above embodiment is merely one of various embodiments of the present disclosure. The above embodiment can be modified in various ways depending on the design, etc., as long as the object of the present disclosure can be achieved. The control system 1 according to the above embodiment may be embodied as a processing method, a computer program, or a non-transitory recording medium on which a computer program is recorded. The processing method includes an acquisition step and an output processing step. In the acquisition step, occurrence information regarding the occurrence of a disaster that requires evacuation from the facility 200 is acquired. In the output processing step, route information regarding an evacuation route R1 in the facility 200 is generated in response to the acquisition of the occurrence information, and output is performed according to the route information.

[0085] Modifications of the above embodiment are listed below. The modifications described below can be applied in appropriate combinations. Hereinafter, the above embodiment may also be referred to as a "basic example."

[0086] The control system 1 (control device 10) in the present disclosure includes a computer system. The computer system is primarily composed of a processor and memory as hardware. The processor executes a program stored in the memory of the computer system to realize the functions of the control system 1 in the present disclosure. The program may be pre-stored in the memory of the computer system, provided via a telecommunications line, or provided in a non-transitory recording medium readable by the computer system, such as a memory card, optical disk, or hard disk drive. The processor of the computer system is composed of one or more electronic circuits including a semiconductor integrated circuit (IC) or a large-scale integrated circuit (LSI). The integrated circuits, such as ICs and LSIs, are referred to by different names depending on the degree of integration, and include integrated circuits called system LSIs, very large-scale integrations (VLSIs), or ultra-large-scale integrations (ULSIs). Furthermore, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), which are programmed after the LSI is manufactured, or logic devices that allow the reconfiguration of internal connections or internal circuit partitions of the LSI, can also be used as processors. The electronic circuits may be integrated into one chip or distributed across multiple chips. The chips may be integrated into one device or distributed across multiple devices. The computer system referred to here includes a microcontroller having one or more processors and one or more memories. Therefore, the microcontroller is also composed of one or more electronic circuits including a semiconductor integrated circuit or a large-scale integrated circuit.

[0087] Furthermore, it is not essential for the control system 1 and the disaster prevention system 100 that multiple functions of the control system 1 and the disaster prevention system 100 are concentrated in a single housing. The components of the control system 1 and the disaster prevention system 100 may be distributed across multiple housings. Conversely, multiple functions of the control system 1 and the disaster prevention system 100 may be concentrated in a single housing. Furthermore, at least some of the functions of the control system 1 and the disaster prevention system 100, for example, some of the functions of the control system 1 and the disaster prevention system 100, may be realized by the cloud (cloud computing) or the like.

[0088] In the basic example, the output processing unit 12 determines the management area A0 where a person is present based on the operation status of a motion sensor, an imaging device, or electrical equipment, and sets the starting point P1. However, the output processing unit 12 may also set the starting point P1 in response to an operation input from a person (resident) via a user interface. For example, when the control device 10 receives an operation input from a resident via the user interface to request "going to bed," it may automatically set the starting point P1 to the second management area A2 (bedroom) if a fire breaks out thereafter.

[0089] In the basic example, the output processing unit 12 transmits control signals to turn on multiple lighting fixtures located on the evacuation route R1 as the execution of the first output. However, the output processing unit 12 may also transmit control signals to turn off multiple lighting fixtures as the execution of the first output. For example, the output processing unit 12 may transmit control signals to turn on multiple lighting fixtures located on the evacuation route R1 and turn off the other lighting fixtures. Furthermore, the output processing unit 12 may transmit control signals to flash multiple lighting fixtures located on the evacuation route R1, or to dim the lighting fixtures at a dimming rate of less than 100% as the execution of the first output. Furthermore, the output processing unit 12 may control the lighting fixtures to be fully on, dimmed, flashing, and off in a combination to make the evacuation route R1 visible. For example, the output processing unit 12 may turn on all lighting fixtures other than those located on the evacuation route R1 and flash the lighting fixtures located on the evacuation route R1, or may dim the lighting fixtures other than those located on the evacuation route R1 at a dimming rate of 50% and turn on all lighting fixtures located on the evacuation route R1.

[0090] Each alarm device 2 in the basic example may have, for example, a lighting unit that outputs illumination light. In this case, the output processing unit 12 may, when executing the first output, for example, instead of turning on the lighting fixtures on the evacuation route R1, send a control signal to the first alarm device 2A, which is the parent device, to turn on the lighting unit of an alarm device 2 on the evacuation route R1. Based on the received control signal, the first alarm device 2A sends a signal to turn on the lighting unit to the alarm device 2 that has been selected as the object of control.

[0091] Incidentally, in the basic example, it is assumed that the disaster is a fire, and all five alarm devices 2 are fire alarms. However, as explained in the "(1) Overview" section, the disaster may also be a gas leak, the generation of CO (carbon monoxide) due to incomplete combustion, etc. The disaster prevention system 100 may also be equipped with at least one gas detector as a detector. In other words, the multiple alarm devices 2 in the basic example may include, for example, one or more fire alarm devices and one or more gas alarm devices, or all of the alarm devices 2 may be gas alarms instead of fire alarms.

[0092] The following provides a specific explanation of the case where the multiple alarm devices 2 include one or more gas alarm devices. The gas alarm device (alarm device 2) is installed in facility 200 and detects the generation of gas within facility 200. There are no particular restrictions on the gas to be detected, and it can include flammable gases such as LP (Liquefied Petroleum) gas, methane, propane, hydrogen, and gasoline, as well as toxic gases such as CO.

[0093] The output processing unit 12 determines an evacuation exit from among multiple exits B0 in the facility 200 based on the location of the fire (disaster) and the location of the gas (disaster), and generates route information based on the location of the evacuation exit. In particular, when generating the route information, the output processing unit 12 may determine the degree of gas danger for multiple candidate evacuation routes R1 from the detection results of the gas alarm (which may include information on gas concentration), and select the evacuation route R1 with the lowest degree of danger.

[0094] In the basic example, it has been described that pattern information regarding the evacuation route R1 can be registered in the storage unit 15 by operating the user interface. Here, pattern information regarding the evacuation route R1 that also takes into consideration the degree of danger of flammable gas, toxic gas, etc. may be registered in the storage unit 15.

[0095] For example, the user may be able to register parking lots (taking gasoline into consideration) adjacent to facility 200, locations of gas cylinders, and the like in storage unit 15 while viewing a map image of facility 200 and its surroundings displayed on display unit D1. When generating route information, output processing unit 12 may select an evacuation route R1 that avoids the registered parking lots and locations of gas cylinders. Furthermore, output processing unit 12 may obtain the detection results of gas alarms (alarm 2) installed in positions relatively close to the registered parking lots or locations of gas cylinders, and reflect these results in the selection of evacuation route R1.

[0096] (4) Summary As described above, the control system (1) according to the first aspect includes an acquisition unit (11) and an output processing unit (12). The acquisition unit (11) acquires occurrence information regarding the occurrence of a disaster that requires evacuation from the facility (200). The output processing unit (12) generates route information regarding an evacuation route (R1) in the facility (200) in response to the acquisition of the occurrence information, and executes output according to the route information. According to the first aspect, it is possible to shorten the time required for evacuation when a disaster occurs.

[0097] Regarding the control system (1) according to the second aspect, in the first aspect, the occurrence information is information indicating the disaster detection results of one or more detectors (alarm devices 2) that are installed in the facility (200) and detect the occurrence of a disaster in the facility (200). According to the second aspect, the acquisition of the disaster detection results in the facility (200) is used as a trigger to execute output according to the route information, thereby further shortening the time required for evacuation.

[0098] In the control system (1) according to the third aspect, in the second aspect, the output processing unit (12) generates route information based on installation information relating to the installation locations of one or more detectors (alarm devices 2). According to the third aspect, it is possible to generate route information with higher reliability.

[0099] With respect to the control system (1) according to the fourth aspect, in the third aspect, the output processing unit (12) identifies the installation location of one or more detectors (alarm devices 2) that detected the occurrence of a disaster, based on the occurrence information and installation information. Furthermore, the output processing unit (12) determines that the identified installation location is the location where the disaster occurred, and generates route information based on the location of the disaster. According to the fourth aspect, since the route information is generated after identifying the location where the disaster occurred, it is possible to reduce the possibility that, for example, people seeking evacuation will head to the location where the disaster occurred.

[0100] With respect to the control system (1) according to the fifth aspect, in any one of the first to fourth aspects, the facility (200) is divided into a plurality of management areas (A0). The output processing unit (12) generates route information based on pattern information relating to evacuation routes (R1) when evacuation is performed from each of the plurality of management areas (A0) as a starting point (P1). According to the fifth aspect, regardless of which management area (A0) is the starting point (P1) from which evacuation begins, route information corresponding to that management area (A0) can be generated.

[0101] Regarding the control system (1) according to the sixth aspect, in any one of the first to fifth aspects, the output processing unit (12) determines an evacuation exit from among a plurality of exits (B0) in the facility (200) based on the location of the disaster occurrence, and generates route information based on the location of the evacuation exit. According to the sixth aspect, it is possible to generate more reliable route information.

[0102] Regarding the control system (1) according to the seventh aspect, in any one of the first to sixth aspects, the output processing unit (12) generates route information based on environmental information relating to at least the environment surrounding the facility (200). According to the seventh aspect, it is possible to generate route information with higher reliability.

[0103] With respect to the control system (1) according to the eighth aspect, in any one of the first to seventh aspects, the facility (200) is divided into a plurality of management areas (A0). When a person is present in any one of the management areas (A0), the output processing unit (12) generates route information regarding an evacuation route (R1) with the management area (A0) as the starting point (P1). According to the eighth aspect, it is possible to generate more reliable route information.

[0104] With respect to the control system (1) according to the ninth aspect, in any one of the first to eighth aspects, the output processing unit (12) transmits a control signal for controlling at least one external device (3) in the facility (200) as an output execution in accordance with the route information. The external device (3) is a device other than a detector (alarm device 2) that detects the occurrence of a disaster in the facility (200). According to the ninth aspect, the time required for evacuation can be further shortened.

[0105] Regarding the control system (1) according to the tenth aspect, in the ninth aspect, the output processing unit (12) controls the external device (3) to secure the evacuation route (R1). According to the tenth aspect, the time required for evacuation can be further reduced.

[0106] The control system (1) according to an eleventh aspect is the control system (1) according to the ninth or tenth aspect, further including a setting unit (13) that sets whether or not to send a control signal to the external device (3). According to the eleventh aspect, it is possible to easily set whether or not to control the external device (3).

[0107] The control system (1) according to a twelfth aspect is the control system (1) of any one of the first to eleventh aspects, further including a display unit (D1) that displays route information. The output processing unit (12) causes the display unit (D1) to display the route information as an output execution according to the route information. According to the twelfth aspect, the route information is visually output, thereby improving the recognizability of the evacuation route.

[0108] A disaster prevention system (100) according to a thirteenth aspect includes the control system (1) according to any one of the first to twelfth aspects and one or more detectors (alarm devices 2). The one or more detectors are installed in a facility (200) and detect the occurrence of a disaster in the facility (200). The occurrence information is information indicating the results of detection of a disaster by the one or more detectors. According to the thirteenth aspect, it is possible to provide a disaster prevention system (100) including a control system (1) that can shorten the time required for evacuation when a disaster occurs.

[0109] A processing method according to a fourteenth aspect is a processing method for a control system (1). The processing method includes an acquisition step and an output processing step. In the acquisition step, occurrence information regarding the occurrence of a disaster requiring evacuation from the facility (200) is acquired. In the output processing step, acquisition of the occurrence information is used as a trigger to generate route information regarding an evacuation route (R1) in the facility (200), and output is performed according to the route information. According to the fourteenth aspect, a processing method can be provided that can shorten the time required for evacuation when a disaster occurs.

[0110] A program according to a fifteenth aspect is a program for causing one or more processors to execute the processing method according to the fourteenth aspect. According to the fifteenth aspect, it is possible to provide a function that can shorten the time required for evacuation in the event of a disaster.

[0111] The configurations according to the second to twelfth aspects are not essential for the control system (1) according to the first aspect, and can be omitted as appropriate. [Explanation of symbols]

[0112] 1. Control System 11 Acquisition Department 12 Output Processing Section 13 Setting section 2 Alarms (detectors) 3 External equipment 100 Disaster Prevention System 200 facilities A0 management area B0 exit D1 display section P1 Starting point R1 Evacuation Route

Claims

1. an acquisition unit that acquires occurrence information regarding the occurrence of a disaster that requires evacuation from the facility; an output processing unit that generates route information regarding evacuation routes in the facility using acquisition of the generated information as a trigger, and executes output according to the route information to an output destination different from a source from which the generated information was acquired; Equipped with the output processing unit sets a starting point of the evacuation route in response to an operation input from a user. Control system.

2. an acquisition unit that acquires occurrence information regarding the occurrence of a disaster that requires evacuation from the facility; an output processing unit that generates route information regarding evacuation routes in the facility using acquisition of the generated information as a trigger, and executes output according to the route information to an output destination different from a source from which the generated information was acquired; Equipped with the output processing unit sets a starting point of the evacuation route based on an operation status of electrical equipment in the facility. Control system.

3. the occurrence information includes information indicating a detection result of the disaster by one or more detectors that are installed in the facility and detect the occurrence of the disaster in the facility; 3. A control system according to claim 1 or 2.

4. the output processing unit executes output for displaying the evacuation route to an information terminal. A control system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The information terminal communicating with the control system according to claim 4, a communication unit that communicates with the control system; a display unit that displays the evacuation route based on the information for displaying the evacuation route received by the communication unit; Equipped with Information terminal.

6. A processing method for a control system, comprising: an acquisition step of acquiring occurrence information regarding the occurrence of a disaster requiring evacuation from the facility; an output processing step of generating route information regarding evacuation routes in the facility using the acquisition of the generated information as a trigger, and executing output according to the route information to an output destination different from a source from which the generated information was acquired; Including, In the output processing step, a starting point of the evacuation route is set in response to an operation input from a user. Processing method.

7. A processing method for a control system, comprising: an acquisition step of acquiring occurrence information regarding the occurrence of a disaster requiring evacuation from the facility; an output processing step of generating route information regarding evacuation routes in the facility using the acquisition of the generated information as a trigger, and executing output according to the route information to an output destination different from a source from which the generated information was acquired; Including, In the output processing step, a starting point of the evacuation route is set based on an operation status of electrical equipment in the facility. Processing method.

8. A program for causing one or more processors to execute the processing method according to claim 6 or 7.

9. A method for controlling an information terminal including a communication unit and a display unit, a receiving step in which route information regarding an evacuation route in the facility is generated in response to acquisition of occurrence information regarding the occurrence of a disaster requiring evacuation from the facility, and information for displaying the evacuation route output in accordance with the route information is received by the communication unit at an output destination different from the source from which the occurrence information is acquired; a display step of displaying the evacuation route on the display unit based on the information for displaying the evacuation route received by the communication unit; Including, the starting point of the evacuation route displayed in the display step is set in response to an operation input from a user. Control method.

10. A method for controlling an information terminal including a communication unit and a display unit, a receiving step in which route information regarding an evacuation route in the facility is generated in response to acquisition of occurrence information regarding the occurrence of a disaster requiring evacuation from the facility, and information for displaying the evacuation route output in accordance with the route information is received by the communication unit at an output destination different from the source from which the occurrence information is acquired; a display step of displaying the evacuation route on the display unit based on the information for displaying the evacuation route received by the communication unit; Including, the starting point of the evacuation route displayed in the display step is set based on the operation status of electrical equipment in the facility. Control method.

11. A program for causing one or more processors to execute the control method according to claim 9 or 10.

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