Collective housing system

Abstract

To provide a collective housing system capable of responding to a trouble that has occurred to a resident in an early stage.SOLUTION: A collective housing system includes: a first recognition unit 11 for recognizing a resident of a collective housing who is present at an entrance of the collective housing; a second recognition unit 12 for recognizing the resident who is present at an entrance door of a dwelling unit of the resident; and a control unit 16 for detecting, on the basis of recognition results of the first recognition unit 11 and the second recognition unit 12, whether or not the resident has arrived from one of the entrance and the dwelling unit to the other, the control unit 16 detecting that a resident N has arrived at a dwelling unit 4 from an entrance 2 when the second recognition unit 12 recognizes the resident after the first recognition unit 11 recognizes the resident.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to technology for apartment complex systems. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, technology for an apartment building system that performs various processes in an apartment building has been publicly known, as described in Patent Document 1, for example.

[0003] The apartment complex system described in Patent Document 1 includes a reader placed outside the automatic entrance door and a control device that controls the opening and closing of the automatic door. The reader communicates with RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags carried by residents of the apartment complex and can acquire information stored in the RFID tags. If the information acquired by the reader from the RFID tag matches pre-registered information, the control device detects the presence of a person carrying the RFID tag (e.g., a resident) and controls the automatic door to open. This allows the person carrying the RFID tag (e.g., a resident) to enter the entrance of the apartment complex.

[0004] The reader described in Patent Document 1 is installed at the entrance. Therefore, although the control unit can grasp (detect) the presence of a resident at the entrance, it is difficult to grasp whether the resident has arrived at the dwelling unit. In this case, if a problem occurs with a resident heading from the entrance to the dwelling unit (for example, the resident collapses), it may not be possible to discover this early, and as a result, it may not be possible to respond to the problem early. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-348698 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The present invention was made in consideration of the above-mentioned circumstances, and the problem it aims to solve is to provide an apartment complex system that can respond quickly to problems that arise with residents. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The problem to be solved by the present invention is as described above, and the means for solving this problem will now be described.

[0008] That is, in claim 1, the device comprises a first recognition unit that recognizes a resident of the apartment building at the entrance of the apartment building, a second recognition unit that recognizes the resident at the entrance to the resident's apartment, and a detection unit that detects whether the resident has arrived from the entrance or one of the apartments to the other based on the recognition results of the first recognition unit and the second recognition unit.

[0009] In claim 2, the detection unit detects that the resident has arrived at the dwelling unit from the entrance when the second recognition unit recognizes the resident after the first recognition unit recognizes the resident.

[0010] In claim 3, the detection unit detects that the resident has arrived at the entrance from the dwelling unit when the first recognition unit recognizes the resident after the second recognition unit recognizes the resident.

[0011] In claim 4, the system further comprises a control unit that controls target devices used by the resident in the dwelling unit based on the detection result of the detection unit.

[0012] In claim 5, the control unit is configured to, when multiple residents reside in one dwelling unit, manage whether each of the multiple residents has returned home based on the detection results of the detection unit, and, when a specific resident among the multiple residents has not returned home, control the target device in a first mode that restricts at least some of the functions of the target device.

[0013] In claim 6, the specific resident includes an adult resident, the target device includes an intercom, and in the first mode, the output of a ring tone from the intercom is restricted.

[0014] In claim 7, the control unit controls the target device in the first mode when an execution condition is satisfied, which is a condition for executing the first mode when the specific resident has returned home.

[0015] In claim 8, the execution condition is satisfied when the specific resident who has returned home is engaged in a specific task, or when the current time period is a preset time period.

[0016] In claim 9, when the execution condition is not satisfied, the control unit controls the target device in a second mode that does not limit the function of the target device.

[0017] In claim 10, the system further includes a locking device configured to lock and unlock the entrance door of the dwelling unit from the outside only when the second recognition unit recognizes the resident. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] The present invention has the following effects.

[0019] Claim 1 allows for early response to any problems that arise with tenants.

[0020] In claim 2, it is possible to appropriately detect whether or not a resident has arrived at a dwelling unit according to the order in which the resident is recognized.

[0021] According to claim 3, it is possible to appropriately detect whether or not a resident has arrived at the entrance depending on the order in which the resident is recognized.

[0022] In claim 4, convenience can be improved.

[0023] According to claim 5, when a specific resident has not returned to the dwelling unit, at least some of the functions of the target device can be restricted.

[0024] In claim 6, children can be prevented from interacting with visitors, thereby improving the crime prevention level.

[0025] In claim 7, the first mode can be executed even when a specific resident is at home, thereby improving convenience.

[0026] In claim 8, the first mode can be executed during a specific task or during a preset time period.

[0027] In claim 9, the second mode can be executed at an appropriate timing.

[0028] According to claim 10, it is possible to prevent a third party from opening the front door from the outside, thereby improving the crime prevention level. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0029] [Figure 1] (a) Diagram showing the entrance to the apartment building. (b) Diagram showing the apartment building. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an apartment building system. [Figure 3] 4 is a flowchart showing steps S10 to S60 of the control process. [Figure 4] 10 is a flowchart showing steps S70 to S140 of the control process. [Figure 5] 10 is a flowchart showing steps S150 to S210 of the control process. [Figure 6] (a) A diagram showing a resident arriving at the entrance after being out. (b) A diagram showing a resident arriving at their apartment. [Figure 7] (a) A diagram showing a resident locking the front door after leaving the apartment. (b) A diagram showing a resident passing through the entrance door. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the control of the intercom depending on the situation of the dwelling unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0030] An apartment building system 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

[0031] The apartment building system 10 is a system that performs various processes in the apartment building 1. More specifically, the apartment building system 10 is a system that performs a process to detect the arrival of a resident N (see FIG. 6) from one of the entrance 2 or dwelling unit 4 of the apartment building 1 to the other. The apartment building system 10 of this embodiment is configured to further perform processes such as controlling target devices in accordance with the detection results of the above processes. The target devices are devices that the resident N uses in the dwelling unit 4. The target device in this embodiment is assumed to be an intercom 5.

[0032] First, referring to Figure 1, we will briefly explain the configuration of an apartment building 1. The apartment building 1 is a building that is partitioned into multiple dwelling units 4. The apartment building 1 is equipped with an entrance 2, a hallway 3, multiple dwelling units 4, an intercom 5, etc.

[0033] The entrance 2 shown schematically in FIG. 1(a) is provided with a door 2a and the like. The door 2a is configured, for example, as an automatic door that detects the presence of a person and opens and closes automatically. The configuration of the door 2a is not limited to this embodiment and can be modified as appropriate. For example, the door 2a may be configured as an auto-lock door that opens and closes manually. The door 2a can be opened from the outdoor side when a resident N is recognized by a first recognition unit 11 installed on the outdoor side. The first recognition unit 11 will be described later.

[0034] FIG. 1(b) schematically shows a corridor 3 and the entrance of one dwelling unit 4. An entrance door 4a is provided at the entrance. The intercom 5 shown in FIG. 1 is used to call a resident N in the dwelling unit 4 from the entrance 2. The intercom 5 comprises an entrance unit 5a and a dwelling unit unit 5b. The entrance unit 5a is installed on the outside side of the door 2a. The dwelling unit unit 5b is installed inside the dwelling unit 4. The entrance unit 5a and the dwelling unit unit 5b are equipped with a microphone, a speaker, buttons, etc.

[0035] By operating the button on the entrance unit 5a, a visitor can cause a call tone to be output from the speaker of the dwelling unit unit 5b, thereby calling the resident N. The visitor can also converse with the resident N via the entrance unit 5a and the dwelling unit unit 5b (microphone and speaker). The resident N can remotely open the door 2a of the entrance 2 from inside the dwelling unit 4 by operating the button on the dwelling unit unit 5b.

[0036] Next, we will explain the configuration of the apartment building system 10. As shown in Figure 2, the apartment building system 10 includes a first recognition unit 11, a second recognition unit 12, a locking device 13, a sensor 14, a setting unit 15, and a control unit 16.

[0037] The first recognition unit 11 shown in Fig. 1(a) and Fig. 2 recognizes a resident N at the entrance 2. The first recognition unit 11 is disposed on the outdoor side of the door 2a. The first recognition unit 11 of this embodiment is configured to recognize the resident N using an RFID tag (storage medium) capable of wireless communication. This will be explained in detail below.

[0038] The first recognition unit 11 includes a calculation device capable of executing calculations, a reader, and the like (not shown). The first recognition unit 11 (reader) communicates with an RFID tag (hereinafter referred to as "tag T") by outputting radio waves and can read information stored in the tag T. In this embodiment, identification information that can identify a resident N is stored in the tag T. The tag T is distributed to each of multiple residents N. The first recognition unit 11 identifies the resident N by, for example, checking whether the identification information read from the tag T is registered in a predetermined database. This allows the first recognition unit 11 to determine which of the multiple residents N the tag T distributed to has been read (recognize the resident N and the tag T). Furthermore, the first recognition unit 11 reads the information on the tag T on the outdoor side of the door 2a of the entrance 2, and therefore can recognize the resident N who is on the outdoor side of the door 2a.

[0039] The first recognition unit 11 can also output information (such as identification information) about the recognized resident N to an external device. For example, the first recognition unit 11 outputs the information to a control device that controls the opening and closing of the door 2a of the entrance 2. When information is input from the first recognition unit 11, the control device controls the door 2a (automatic door) to open. This allows the resident N carrying the tag T to pass through the door 2a by moving close to the door 2a (having the first recognition unit 11 read the identification information of the tag T).

[0040] The second recognition unit 12 shown in Figures 1(b) and 2 recognizes a resident N who is at the entrance of the dwelling unit 4. The second recognition unit 12 can output information about the recognized resident N to an external device. The second recognition unit 12 is disposed on the outdoor side of the entrance door 4a, and recognizes the resident N with a configuration similar to that of the first recognition unit 11. Therefore, the second recognition unit 12 of this embodiment can recognize a resident N who carries a tag T and is at the outdoor side of the entrance door 4a.

[0041] The locking device 13 locks and unlocks the front door 4a. For example, the locking device 13 is configured to be able to read information stored in a card key K (see FIG. 6(b)) on the outdoor side of the front door 4a. When the locking device 13 reads the information on the card key K, it switches between a locked state in which the front door 4a is locked and an unlocked state in which the front door 4a is unlocked. The locking device 13 can also output the key state of the front door 4a (information that can be used to determine whether the door is locked or unlocked) to an external device.

[0042] Note that the card key K and the tag T are separate entities. Furthermore, the information on the card key K is different from the identification information stored in the tag T. Therefore, if the resident N does not carry the tag T (for example, even if he or she carries only the card key K), he or she will not be recognized by the first recognition unit 11 and the second recognition unit 12. Furthermore, of the card key K and the tag T, the locking device 13 will not switch the front door 4a between an unlocked state and a locked state using only the tag T.

[0043] The locking device 13 of this embodiment operates with the card key K when the second recognition unit 12 recognizes the resident N. For example, when the second recognition unit 12 recognizes the resident N, it outputs information to the locking device 13. The locking device 13 switches between a locked state and an unlocked state when it reads the information of the card key K after information is input from the second recognition unit 12. Furthermore, if the information is not input, the locking device 13 does not switch between the locked state and the unlocked state even if it reads the information of the card key K. In this way, the locking device 13 is configured to be able to lock and unlock the front door 4a from the outside of the dwelling unit 4 only when the second recognition unit 12 recognizes the resident N.

[0044] The sensor 14 shown in Fig. 2 is for detecting whether an adult resident N who is at home can respond to a visitor using the dwelling unit unit 5b of the intercom 5. For example, if the adult resident N is at work in the dwelling unit 4, it is assumed that he or she will not be able to respond to a visitor. For this reason, the sensor 14 of this embodiment is configured to detect whether the adult resident N is at work.

[0045] For example, when resident N works while sitting in a chair in a room in dwelling unit 4 where he or she works (hereinafter referred to as the "work room"), sensor 14 is configured with a sensor that can detect when a person sits on the chair. In this case, sensor 14 may be configured with a sensor that detects the chair sinking due to sitting. As a result, the detection result of sensor 14 changes depending on whether resident N is working (sitting) or not working (not sitting), and therefore it is possible to detect whether resident N is working or not based on the detection result of sensor 14.

[0046] If there is a possibility that multiple residents N will work in the dwelling unit 4, the sensor 14 is configured to detect whether each of the multiple residents N is working. For example, if multiple residents N work in different work rooms, the sensor 14 is installed in each work room.

[0047] The above-described configuration of the sensor 14 is an example and can be changed as appropriate. The sensor 14 may be configured, for example, as a human presence sensor that detects the presence of a person in the workplace. Furthermore, for example, the sensor 14 may be configured to detect the operation of a button or the like (input unit) that can be operated by the resident N. With this configuration, the resident N can freely switch the detection result of the sensor 14 (whether or not the resident N is working).

[0048] The setting unit 15 is for setting a time period. More specifically, the setting unit 15 is for setting a time period during which the control unit 16, which will be described later, controls the dwelling unit 5b so that the call sound does not sound. An example of the configuration of the setting unit 15 will be described below.

[0049] The setting unit 15 includes a calculation device capable of executing calculation processing, a storage device storing programs and the like, and a communication device capable of communication (not shown), and is configured to receive input of time periods from an external device. By communicating with the setting unit 15 using a predetermined device, the resident N can input to the setting unit 15 the time periods during which the resident N does not want the dwelling unit 5b to ring. For example, the resident N can input to the setting unit 15 the time periods during which the child takes a nap, late-night periods (time periods when all the resident N are asleep), etc. The setting unit 15 can set the time periods by appropriately storing the input time periods.

[0050] The control unit 16 controls the intercom 5. The control unit 16 includes a calculation unit capable of executing calculation processing, a storage device in which programs and the like are stored, and a communication device capable of communication (not shown). The control unit 16 can communicate with the first recognition unit 11, the second recognition unit 12, the locking device 13, the sensor 14, the setting unit 15, and the intercom 5.

[0051] The control unit 16 communicates with the first recognition unit 11 and the second recognition unit 12 to obtain information about the resident N recognized by the first recognition unit 11 and the second recognition unit 12. The control unit 16 communicates with the locking device 13 to obtain the lock status of the front door 4a.

[0052] The control unit 16 can acquire the detection result of the sensor 14 by communicating with the sensor 14. The control unit 16 can acquire the time period set by the setting unit 15 by communicating with the setting unit 15.

[0053] By communicating with the intercom 5, the control unit 16 can switch between a state in which at least some of the functions of the intercom 5 are restricted and a state in which they are not restricted. The control unit 16 of this embodiment can switch between a state in which a call tone cannot be output from the dwelling unit unit 5b and a state in which a call tone can be output. Furthermore, when the entrance unit 5a of the intercom 5 is pressed (a call is made to the dwelling unit 4), the control unit 16 can switch between a state in which the history of the call is not recorded and a state in which the history is recorded.

[0054] The control unit 16 can also communicate with the notification unit 20. The notification unit 20 is a device that notifies information from an external device. The notification unit 20 includes a communication device and an output device (not shown). The notification unit 20 is configured, for example, by a smartphone, tablet terminal, or the like owned by the resident N. By communicating with the notification unit 20, the control unit 16 can notify the resident N via the notification unit 20.

[0055] 3 to 5 show an example of a detection process for detecting whether or not resident N has arrived at dwelling unit 4 from entrance 2 based on the recognition results of first recognition unit 11 and second recognition unit 12. In this example of the detection process, intercom 5 is controlled based on the detection results. In the following, the contents of the detection process will be explained using an example in which a husband, wife, one child, and grandmother move into one dwelling unit 4 of an apartment building 1. In the following, the one dwelling unit 4 will be referred to as "dwelling unit 4A" (see FIGS. 6 and 7).

[0056] Of the residents N of dwelling unit 4A, the husband and wife may work in dwelling unit 4A. For this reason, sensor 14 is configured to detect whether the husband and wife are at work. For example, sensor 14 is installed on a chair in the husband's workroom and a chair in the wife's workroom, respectively, and can detect whether someone is sitting in the chair.

[0057] The detection process is executed by the control unit 16. During the execution of the detection process, the first recognition unit 11 and the second recognition unit 12 stand by in a state in which they can recognize the resident N based on the tag T. Furthermore, when the first recognition unit 11 and the second recognition unit 12 recognize the resident N, they output information about the resident N to the control unit 16.

[0058] 3, when the control unit 16 starts the detection process, it proceeds to step S10. Step S10 is a step for determining whether or not tag T (resident N at entrance 2, etc.) has been recognized at the entrance 2 or the front door of the dwelling unit 4A. If tag T is not recognized at either the entrance 2 or the front door (if information is not input from the first recognition unit 11 and the second recognition unit 12, step S10: NO), the control unit 16 proceeds again to step S10.

[0059] On the other hand, if the tag T is recognized at the entrance 2 or the front door in step S10 (step S10: YES), the control unit 16 proceeds to step S20. Then, the control unit 16 switches the step to proceed to depending on the location where the tag T is recognized. Specifically, if the tag T is recognized at the entrance 2 (step S20: YES), the control unit 16 proceeds to step S30. On the other hand, if the tag T is recognized at the front door (step S20: NO), the control unit 16 proceeds to step S150 shown in FIG. 5.

[0060] When the control unit 16 proceeds to step S30, it is considered that the resident N recognized in step S10 will likely be moving from the entrance 2 to the dwelling unit 4A (returning home). For this reason, the control unit 16 monitors whether the resident N has arrived at the dwelling unit 4A in the processing from step S30 onwards. Furthermore, when the resident N has arrived at the dwelling unit 4A, the control unit 16 controls the intercom 5. This will be explained in detail below.

[0061] In step S30, the control unit 16 recognizes that the resident N recognized in step S10 is "on his / her way home." In this embodiment, "on his / her way home" indicates that the resident N is in the process of moving from the entrance 2 to the dwelling unit 4A.

[0062] Furthermore, recognizing that resident N is "on his way home" means performing processing in the system so that the control unit 16 can understand that resident N recognized in step S10 is "on his way home." For example, the control unit 16 recognizes that resident N is "on his way home" by storing information indicating "on his way home" and information that can identify resident N recognized in step S10 in a storage device in association with each other. When the control unit 16 completes the processing of step S30, it proceeds to step S40.

[0063] In step S40, the control unit 16 determines whether the tag T (resident N at entrance 2) recognized at entrance 2 in step S10 is recognized at the front door of the dwelling unit 4A within a certain time period. An example of the determination process in step S40 will be described below.

[0064] The control unit 16 has received input of information about the resident N recognized by the first recognition unit 11 (entrance 2) (step S10: YES, step S20: YES). The second recognition unit 12 is installed at the entrance of the dwelling unit 4A, and therefore does not recognize the resident N while the resident N is heading from entrance 2 to the dwelling unit 4A. When the resident N arrives at the entrance, the second recognition unit 12 recognizes the resident N and outputs the information to the control unit 16. Therefore, in step S40, when the information about the resident N is received from the second recognition unit 12, the control unit 16 determines whether the information matches the information about the resident N recognized by the first recognition unit 11. This determination process enables the control unit 16 to determine whether the tag T recognized at entrance 2 was recognized at the entrance of the dwelling unit 4A.

[0065] If tag T is recognized at the entrance within a certain time after transitioning to step S40 (if the information of resident N matches, step S40: YES), the control unit 16 transitions to step S60. On the other hand, if tag T is not recognized at the entrance within the certain time (step S40: NO), the control unit 16 transitions to step S50. In this way, the control unit 16 monitors whether resident N recognized in step S10 has arrived at dwelling unit 4A from entrance 2.

[0066] In step S50, the control unit 16 notifies the resident N of dwelling unit 4A of the information via the notification unit 20. For example, the control unit 16 communicates with the notification unit 20 owned by each resident N of dwelling unit 4A, and causes the notification unit 20 to output a sound indicating that the resident N recognized in step S10 has not returned home after entering the premises of the apartment complex 1. This notifies all resident N of the information, allowing for early detection of any problems that occur while traveling to dwelling unit 4A. For example, it can be detected early if resident N loses consciousness and collapses, falls and becomes unable to move, or is called out to by a suspicious person. Furthermore, it is possible to respond to any problems early.

[0067] The recipient of the information in step S50 is not particularly limited and can be changed as appropriate. For example, in step S50, the information may be notified to a person other than resident N of dwelling unit 4A (such as the manager of apartment building 1). When the processing of step S50 is completed, control unit 16 proceeds to step S30.

[0068] In step S60, the control unit 16 recognizes that the resident N recognized in step S10 has "returned home." Note that recognizing that the resident N has "returned home" means performing processing on the system so that the control unit 16 can grasp that the resident N has "returned home." By recognizing that the resident N has "returned home," the control unit 16 can detect that the resident N has arrived at the dwelling unit 4 from the entrance 2. When the control unit 16 completes the processing of step S60, it proceeds to step S70 shown in FIG. 4.

[0069] Note that the control unit 16 may also recognize "returning home" in step S60, taking into consideration other conditions. For example, the control unit 16 may also recognize that the resident N has "returned home" by taking into consideration that the front door 4a has been unlocked.

[0070] In step S70, the control unit 16 determines whether or not only children are present at home. Here, step S60 described above is executed each time each resident N of dwelling unit 4A returns home. Therefore, step S60 allows the control unit 16 to recognize that each resident N has "returned home." Furthermore, step S180, which will be described later, is executed each time each resident N goes out, allowing the control unit 16 to recognize that each resident N has not "returned home." In this way, the control unit 16 can determine whether each resident N has "returned home" (manage the present at home).

[0071] Therefore, if the only people at home (resident N recognized as having "returned home") are children (step S70: YES), the control unit 16 proceeds to step S110. On the other hand, if the only people at home are not children (step S70: NO), the control unit 16 proceeds to step S80.

[0072] In step S80, if the people at home are either a couple only, a husband only, or a wife only (step S80: YES), the control unit 16 proceeds to step S90. On the other hand, in other cases (step S80: NO), the control unit 16 proceeds to step S100. In this way, the control unit 16 switches the step to proceed to depending on whether resident N, who may work in dwelling unit 4A, is at home (step S80: YES) or not (step S80: NO).

[0073] In step S90, the control unit 16 determines whether all husbands or wives at home (recognized as having "returned home") are at work based on the detection results of the sensor 14. For example, when the husband is at home, the control unit 16 acquires the detection results of the sensor 14 installed on a chair in the husband's workroom, and if the detection results detect that a person is sitting in the chair, determines that the husband is at work. Also, when the control unit 16 detects that no person is sitting in the chair, determines that the husband is not at work. Also, for example, when the wife is at home, the control unit 16 determines whether she is at work based on the detection results of the sensor 14, just as when the husband is at home. In this way, the control unit 16 determines whether all husbands or wives at home are at work.

[0074] In step S90, if the control unit 16 determines that all husbands or wives at home are at work (step S90: YES), the control unit 16 proceeds to step S110. On the other hand, in other cases (step S90: NO), the control unit 16 proceeds to step S100.

[0075] In step S100, the control unit 16 acquires the specific time period set by the resident N from the setting unit 15, and if the current time period is the specific time period (step S100: YES), the control unit 16 proceeds to step S110. On the other hand, if the current time period is not the specific time period (step S100: NO), the control unit 16 proceeds to step S140.

[0076] In step S110, the control unit 16 recognizes that resident N of dwelling unit 4A is "absent." In this embodiment, the "absent" recognized by the control unit 16 means that dwelling unit 4A is not in a position to respond to visitors using the dwelling unit unit 5b of the intercom 5. Recognizing the "absent" also means performing processing on the system so that the control unit 16 can determine that dwelling unit 4A is "absent." For example, the control unit 16 recognizes that dwelling unit 4A is "absent" by correlating information indicating the "absent" status with information that can identify dwelling unit 4A and storing the information in a storage device. After completing the processing of step S110, the control unit 16 proceeds to step S120.

[0077] In step S120, the control unit 16 controls the dwelling unit unit 5b of the dwelling unit 4A so that the intercom 5 does not ring. Note that even when the processing of step S120 is executed, the functionality of the entrance unit 5a is not limited. Therefore, visitors can operate the entrance unit 5a without feeling uncomfortable. When the processing of step S120 is completed, the control unit 16 proceeds to step S130.

[0078] In step S130, the control unit 16 controls the dwelling unit unit 5b of the dwelling unit 4A so that when the entrance unit 5a of the intercom 5 is pressed (when a call is made to the dwelling unit 4A), the control unit 16 records the history of the call. When the processing of step S130 is completed, the control unit 16 proceeds to step S10 shown in FIG. 3.

[0079] In step S140 shown in Figure 4, the control unit 16 recognizes that the dwelling unit 4A is "at home." In this embodiment, the "at home" recognized by the control unit 16 means that the dwelling unit 4A is in a state where it can respond to visitors using the dwelling unit unit 5b of the intercom 5. Also, recognizing that the dwelling unit 4A is "at home" means that processing is performed on the system so that the control unit 16 can understand that the dwelling unit 4A is "at home."

[0080] Furthermore, in step S140, the control unit 16 controls the dwelling unit unit 5b of the dwelling unit 4A to ring the intercom 5. When the processing of step S140 is completed, the control unit 16 proceeds to step S130, where it controls the dwelling unit unit 5b to record the history of presses on the entrance unit 5a, and then proceeds to step S10 shown in FIG.

[0081] The following describes the processing from step S150 onward shown in Figure 5. When the control unit 16 recognizes the resident N at the entrance of the dwelling unit 4A in step S10 shown in Figure 3 (step S10: YES, step S20: NO), the control unit 16 proceeds to step S150. It is considered that the resident N will often leave the dwelling unit 4A through the entrance 2. For this reason, in the processing from step S150 onward, the control unit 16 monitors whether the resident N has left door 2a of the entrance 2. Furthermore, when the resident N has left door 2a, the control unit 16 controls the intercom 5. A specific description will be given below.

[0082] In step S150, the control unit 16 obtains the lock status of the front door 4a of the dwelling unit 4A from the locking device 13 and determines whether the front door 4a has been locked within a certain time period since the transition to step S150. If the control unit 16 determines that the front door 4a has been locked within the certain time period (step S150: YES), the control unit 16 transitions to step S170. On the other hand, if the control unit 16 determines that the front door 4a has not been locked within the certain time period (step S150: NO), the control unit 16 transitions to step S160.

[0083] In step S160, the control unit 16 notifies the information to the resident N via the notification unit 20. For example, the control unit 16 notifies all of the resident N in the dwelling unit 4A of the information, as in step S50. The notification unit 20 also outputs a sound indicating that the front door 4a has been locked. This can prevent the resident N from forgetting to lock the front door 4a. The destination of the information notification in step S160 is not particularly limited and can be changed as appropriate. When the control unit 16 completes the processing of step S160, it proceeds to step S150.

[0084] In step S170, the control unit 16 recognizes that the resident N recognized in step S10 is "getting ready to go out." In this embodiment, "getting ready to go out" indicates that the resident N is in the process of moving from the dwelling unit 4A to the entrance 2. Recognizing that the resident N is "getting ready to go out" means performing processing on the system so that the control unit 16 can understand that the resident N is "getting ready to go out." When the control unit 16 completes the processing of step S170, the control unit 16 proceeds to step S180.

[0085] In step S180, the control unit 16 determines whether the tag T (resident N at the entrance) recognized at the entrance in step S10 has been recognized at the entrance 2 within a certain time. For example, information about the resident N recognized by the second recognition unit 12 (entrance) is output to the control unit 16 (step S10: YES, step S20: NO). Because the first recognition unit 11 is installed at the entrance 2, it does not recognize the resident N while the resident N is heading from the dwelling unit 4A to the entrance 2. Furthermore, when the resident N arrives at the entrance 2, the first recognition unit 11 recognizes the resident N and outputs the information to the control unit 16.

[0086] Therefore, the control unit 16 determines whether or not tag T was recognized at the entrance 2 by processing similar to that of step S40. Specifically, when information about resident N is input from the first recognition unit 11, the control unit 16 determines whether the information matches the information about resident N recognized by the second recognition unit 12. If tag T is recognized at the entrance 2 within a certain time after transitioning to step S180 (step S180: YES), the control unit 16 recognizes that the resident N recognized in step S10 has not "returned home" (e.g., has gone out). This allows the control unit 16 to detect that the resident N has arrived at the entrance 2 from the dwelling unit 4A. After the control unit 16 recognizes that the resident N has not "returned home," it transitions to step S200.

[0087] Furthermore, if the tag T is not recognized at the entrance 2 within a certain time (step S180: NO), the control unit 16 proceeds to step S190. In this way, the control unit 16 monitors whether the resident N who has left the dwelling unit 4A has also left the door 2a of the entrance 2.

[0088] In step S190, the control unit 16 notifies the information to resident N via the notification unit 20. For example, the control unit 16 notifies all resident N in dwelling unit 4A of the information, as in step S50. Furthermore, for example, the notification unit 20 outputs a sound indicating that resident N has not left the grounds of the apartment building 1 after leaving dwelling unit 4A. This allows for early detection of any problems that occur while moving to the entrance 2. Note that the destination of the information notification in step S190 is not particularly limited and can be changed as appropriate. When the processing of step S190 is completed, the control unit 16 proceeds to step S170.

[0089] In step S200, if there is a resident N in dwelling unit 4A (a resident N who is recognized as having "returned home") (step S200: YES), the control unit 16 proceeds to step S70 shown in Fig. 4, and controls the intercom 5 so that the dwelling unit unit 5b does not ring if only a child is present at home (steps S70 to S120).In other cases, the control unit 16 controls the intercom 5 so that the dwelling unit unit 5b rings (step S140).

[0090] Furthermore, if resident N is not present in dwelling unit 4A (step S200: NO), control unit 16 proceeds to step S210. In this case, control unit 16 recognizes that dwelling unit 4A is "vacant" (step S210), proceeds to step S120 shown in FIG. 4, and controls intercom 5 so that the call tone does not sound.

[0091] A specific example of the detection process of this embodiment will be described below. First, a specific example of the case where resident N returns home will be described with reference to FIG.

[0092] 6(a), when a resident N carrying a tag T arrives in front of door 2a of entrance 2, first recognition unit 11 recognizes the resident N (step S10: YES, step S20: YES). Having arrived in front of door 2a, resident N passes through door 2a and moves toward dwelling unit 4A.

[0093] If some kind of trouble occurs during this movement (for example, resident N collapses), the second recognition unit 12 will not recognize the resident N even after a certain time has passed since the first recognition unit 11 recognized the resident N. In this case, the control unit 16 notifies the resident N via the notification unit 20 (step S40: NO, step S50).

[0094] When resident N shown in FIG. 6(a) arrives at the entrance of dwelling unit 4A (in front of front door 4a), the second recognition unit 12 recognizes resident N, as shown in FIG. 6(b). As described above, when the second recognition unit 12 recognizes resident N, the locking device 13 operates with the card key K. With this configuration, even if resident N loses the card key K, as long as the tag T is not lost, it is possible to prevent a third party from opening the front door 4a. This improves the level of crime prevention.

[0095] If the second recognition unit 12 recognizes resident N within a certain time period (step S40: YES), the control unit 16 controls the intercom 5 according to the situation in the dwelling unit 4A (steps S70 to S140). For example, if a child returns home to an empty dwelling unit 4A (step S70: YES), the control unit 16 controls the intercom 5 so that the ringtone does not sound (step S120). Also, for example, if the wife (or husband) returns home at a time other than the specific time period and is not working in the dwelling unit 4A (step S70: NO, step S80: YES, step S90: NO, step S100: NO), the control unit 16 controls the intercom 5 so that the ringtone sounds (step S140).

[0096] Furthermore, for example, even if the husband who is at home is not at work (step S80: YES, step S90: NO), if the current time period is a specific time period (step S110: YES), the control unit 16 controls the intercom 5 so that the ring tone does not sound (step S120). In this way, even if the person at home includes an adult, the control unit 16 determines whether to limit the output of the ring tone by taking into account predetermined conditions (at work, specific time period). This allows the output of the ring tone to be limited as needed when the person at home includes an adult, thereby improving convenience. For example, by preventing the ring tone from sounding during a child's nap time, it is possible to prevent the child from waking up due to the ring tone.

[0097] Next, a specific example in which resident N goes out will be described with reference to FIG.

[0098] 7(a) shows a resident N who has opened the front door 4a and gone outside the dwelling unit 4A. The resident N is carrying a tag T. Therefore, the second recognition unit 12 recognizes the resident N (step S10: YES, step S20: NO). The locking device 13 operates with the card key K when the second recognition unit 12 recognizes the resident N.

[0099] According to this configuration, if the resident N does not have the tag T with him / her, he / she cannot operate the locking device 13 (cannot lock the door) with the card key K. Based on the control of this locking device 13, the resident N can realize that he / she has forgotten the tag T, which prevents the resident N from forgetting the tag T and going outside the apartment building 1.

[0100] The locking device 13 may be configured to notify the resident N that they have forgotten their tag T when the front door 4a is about to be locked with the card key K while the second recognition unit 12 has not recognized the resident N. This effectively prevents the resident N from forgetting their tag T and going outside the apartment building 1.

[0101] After locking the front door 4a, the resident N moves from the dwelling unit 4A toward the entrance 2 (step S150: YES). If some kind of trouble occurs during this movement, the first recognition unit 11 will not recognize the resident N even after a certain amount of time has passed since the second recognition unit 12 recognized the resident N. In this case, the notification unit 20 will notify the resident N (step S180: NO, step S190). This allows for early detection of the trouble.

[0102] When resident N shown in Fig. 7(a) passes through door 2a of entrance 2, as shown in Fig. 7(b), first recognition unit 11 recognizes resident N. If first recognition unit 11 recognizes resident N within a certain time period (step S180: YES), control unit 16 controls intercom 5 according to the situation of dwelling unit 4A.

[0103] For example, when resident N shown in Fig. 7 goes out and is no longer in dwelling unit 4A, control unit 16 controls intercom 5 so that the ringtone does not sound (step S200: NO, step S120). Also, for example, when a child goes out during a time period different from the specific time period and only the grandmother is at home (step S70: NO, step S80: NO, step S100: NO), control unit 16 controls intercom 5 so that the ringtone sounds.

[0104] Fig. 8 is a table showing the status of dwelling unit 4A in the above-mentioned detection process and the control details of intercom 5. Note that Fig. 8 shows the control details of intercom 5 during time periods other than the specific time period set by resident N (time period during which resident N wishes the call not to ring). Also, Fig. 8 omits descriptions of some of the statuses of dwelling unit 4A (for example, when all resident N of dwelling unit 4A are out, etc.).

[0105] The first line of Fig. 8 shows the person at home in dwelling unit 4A (resident N who is recognized as "returned home" by the control unit 16). The "Determination by system" line of Fig. 8 also shows whether the control unit 16 recognizes the person at home shown in the first line as "at home" or "not at home."

[0106] Furthermore, "ON" shown in the "Residential Unit" row in Fig. 8 means that the intercom 5 is controlled to ring when the person at home is identified in the first row. "OFF" means that the intercom 5 is controlled not to ring when the person at home is identified in the first row. Furthermore, "◯" shown in the "Intercom History" row in Fig. 8 means that the resident unit 5b is controlled to record the history of the entrance unit 5a of the intercom 5 being pressed when the person at home is identified in the first row.

[0107] 8, according to the detection process, even if at least one of the husband or wife is at home, if the husband or wife is at work, the control unit 16 recognizes this as "not at home" and controls the intercom 5 so that the call does not ring. This makes it possible to prevent, for example, a situation where the call rings during a meeting and the participants cannot hear what is being said.

[0108] Furthermore, for example, if only a child is at home, the control unit 16 recognizes this as "not at home" and controls the intercom 5 so that the call sound does not sound. This prevents a child from accidentally operating the dwelling unit 5b in response to the call sound. For example, it prevents a child from accidentally operating the dwelling unit 5b in response to a call from the entrance unit 5a about a suspicious person and opening the door 2a of the entrance 2. This improves the level of crime prevention.

[0109] In other cases (when the husband or wife is not at work, or when only the grandmother is at home), the control unit 16 recognizes this as "at home" and controls the intercom 5 so that the dwelling unit 5b rings. This allows the intercom 5 to be (appropriately) controlled so that the ring tone will sound when the adult resident N is available to respond to a visitor.

[0110] As described above, the apartment building system 10 of this embodiment comprises a first recognition unit 11 that recognizes a resident N of the apartment building 1 who is at the entrance 2 of the apartment building 1, a second recognition unit 12 that recognizes the resident N who is at the entrance to the dwelling unit 4A of the resident N, and a detection unit (control unit 16) that detects whether the resident N has arrived from one of the entrance 2 or the dwelling unit 4A to the other based on the recognition results of the first recognition unit 11 and the second recognition unit 12.

[0111] With this configuration, it is possible to quickly respond to any trouble that occurs to the resident N. For example, it is possible to quickly respond to any trouble that occurs to the resident N who is heading from the dwelling unit 4 to the entrance 2.

[0112] In addition, when the second recognition unit 12 recognizes the resident N after the first recognition unit 11 recognizes the resident N (step S20: YES, step S40: YES), the detection unit (control unit 16) detects that the resident N has arrived at the dwelling unit 4 from the entrance 2 (step S60).

[0113] By configuring in this way, it is possible to appropriately detect whether or not the resident N has arrived at the dwelling unit 4A, depending on the order in which the resident N is recognized.

[0114] In addition, the detection unit (control unit 16) detects that resident N has arrived at the entrance 2 from the dwelling unit 4A when the first recognition unit 11 recognizes resident N after the second recognition unit 12 recognizes resident N (step S20: NO, step S180: YES).

[0115] By configuring in this way, it is possible to appropriately detect whether or not resident N has arrived at the entrance 2, depending on the order in which resident N was recognized. Also, any trouble that occurs with resident N heading from the dwelling unit 4 to the entrance 2 can be discovered and dealt with early on.

[0116] The apartment building system 10 further includes a control unit 16 that controls the target device (intercom 5) used by the resident N in the dwelling unit 4 based on the detection result of the detection unit.

[0117] By configuring in this manner, the control of the target devices can be switched between when resident N returns home (arrives at dwelling unit 4A from entrance 2) and when he / she goes out (arrives at entrance 2 from dwelling unit 4A), thereby improving convenience.

[0118] In addition, when multiple residents N (husband, wife, one child, and grandmother) reside in one dwelling unit 4A, the control unit 16 is configured to manage whether each of the multiple residents N has returned home or not based on the detection results of the detection unit (steps S60-S180), and if a specific resident N (husband, wife, and grandmother) among the multiple residents N has not returned home (step S70: YES), it controls the target device (intercom 5) in a first mode that restricts at least some of the functions of the target device. In this embodiment, a control state in which the intercom 5 cannot output a ring tone is described as an example of the first mode.

[0119] By configuring in this way, when a specific resident N is not at home in the dwelling unit 4, it is possible to restrict at least some of the functions of the target devices.

[0120] Furthermore, the specific resident N includes adult resident N (husband, wife, and grandmother), the target device includes an intercom 5, and in the first mode, the output of ringtones from the intercom 5 is restricted (step S120).

[0121] By configuring in this way, the crime prevention level can be improved.

[0122] In addition, when the specific resident N has returned home (step S80: YES), and the execution conditions for executing the first mode are met (step S90: YES, step S100: YES), the control unit 16 controls the target device (intercom 5) in the first mode (step S120).

[0123] By configuring in this way, the first mode can be executed even when a specific resident N is at home, thereby improving convenience.

[0124] Furthermore, the execution condition is met when the specific resident N who has returned home is engaged in a specific task (at work in this embodiment), or when the current time period is a pre-set time period (step S90: YES, step S100: YES).

[0125] By configuring in this way, the first mode can be executed during a specific task or during a preset time period.

[0126] In addition, if the execution condition is not met (step S90: NO, step S100: NO), the control unit 16 controls the target device (intercom 5) in a second mode that does not restrict the function of the target device (step S140). In this embodiment, a control state in which a ring tone of the intercom 5 can be output is described as an example of the second mode.

[0127] This configuration allows the second mode to be executed at an appropriate time. For example, when adult resident N is at home and not at work, the intercom 5 can be controlled to ring, allowing the visitor to be dealt with appropriately.

[0128] In addition, the apartment building system 10 further includes a locking device 13 configured to lock and unlock the front door 4a of the dwelling unit 4 from the outside of the dwelling unit 4 only when the second recognition unit 12 recognizes the resident N.

[0129] This configuration can prevent a third party (a person not residing in the dwelling unit 4A) from opening the front door 4a from the outside, thereby improving the level of crime prevention.

[0130] The control unit 16 according to this embodiment is one embodiment of a detection unit according to the present invention. The sensor 14 and the control unit 16 according to this embodiment are one embodiment of a determination unit according to the present invention.

[0131] Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above configuration, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the invention described in the claims.

[0132] For example, the detailed device configuration of the apartment building system 10 is not limited to that of this embodiment as long as it can detect that a resident N has arrived from either the entrance 2 or the dwelling unit 4 to the other. For example, the apartment building system 10 may include a notification unit 20, target devices, etc. in addition to the first recognition unit 11, etc.

[0133] For example, the first recognition unit 11 and the second recognition unit 12 recognize the resident N by the tag T, but the method of recognizing the resident N is not limited to this embodiment. For example, it is also possible to recognize the resident N by biometric authentication (face authentication, etc.), password matching, etc.

[0134] Furthermore, although the first recognition unit 11 is configured to recognize the resident N who is on the outdoor side of the door 2a, it is also possible to recognize the resident N in other locations where it is possible to recognize the resident N who is at the entrance 2. For example, the first recognition unit 11 can also recognize the resident N who is on the indoor side of the door 2a.

[0135] Furthermore, the configuration of the locking device 13 is not limited to that of the present embodiment. For example, although the locking device 13 is described as being operated using a card key K, it may be operated using a different type of key (such as a cylinder lock) than the card key K. Furthermore, although the locking device 13 is described as being operated using a card key K when the second recognition unit 12 recognizes the resident N, it may be operated using the card key K regardless of whether the second recognition unit 12 recognizes the resident N. In this case, the second recognition unit 12 can also recognize the resident N at a location other than the entrance where the resident N can be recognized. For example, the second recognition unit 12 can also recognize the resident N located inside the entrance door 4a. In this way, the location at the entrance where the second recognition unit 12 recognizes the resident N can be changed as appropriate depending on the configuration (specifications) of various devices in the apartment building 1 and the apartment building system 10.

[0136] Furthermore, although the control unit 16 controls the intercom 5 so that the call does not ring during specific hours or when the husband or wife is at home (see FIG. 8), the control of the intercom 5 when the husband or wife is at home is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the control unit 16 can also control the intercom 5 so that the call does not ring even when the husband or wife is at home and at work. It is also possible that the husband or wife will be unable to respond to the intercom 5 if they are performing work other than work while at home. Therefore, the control unit 16 can also control the intercom 5 so that the call does not ring when the husband or wife is performing work other than work while at home, based on the detection result of a sensor that can detect the work.

[0137] Furthermore, the control unit 16 controls the intercom 5 so that a ring tone sounds when only the grandmother (an adult who does not work in the dwelling unit 4) is at home (see FIG. 8), but the control of the intercom 5 when only the grandmother is at home is not limited to this embodiment. For example, if the grandmother is unable to respond to visitors (because she has difficulty walking, for example), the control unit 16 can also control the intercom 5 so that a ring tone does not sound when only the grandmother is at home.

[0138] Furthermore, the control unit 16 controls the intercom 5 so that the ringtone does not sound when only a child is present at home (see FIG. 8), but the control of the intercom 5 when only a child is present at home is not limited to this embodiment. For example, if a child is able to respond appropriately to visitors (such as when the child is a high school student), the control unit 16 can also control the intercom 5 so that the ringtone sounds when only a child is present at home.

[0139] In this way, which of the resident N in the dwelling unit 4A has some of the functions of the intercom 5 restricted when the resident N returns home (the "specific resident" according to the present invention) can be changed as appropriate depending on the resident N's status, etc.

[0140] Furthermore, although the control unit 16 is configured to limit the output of the ring tone among the various functions of the intercom 5, there is no particular limitation on which functions of the intercom 5 are limited. For example, the control unit 16 can also limit the function of opening the door 2a of the entrance 2, etc.

[0141] Furthermore, although the control unit 16 is described as controlling the intercom 5, the target device controlled by the control unit 16 may be a device other than the intercom 5. For example, the target device may be a heating device such as a gas stove or an induction heater. [Explanation of symbols]

[0142] 1 Apartment complex 2 Entrance 4 dwelling units 5 Intercom 10. Apartment complex systems 11 1st recognition part 12 Second recognition part 16 Control Unit N Resident

Claims

1. a first recognition unit that recognizes a resident of the apartment building who is at an entrance of the apartment building; a second recognition unit that recognizes the resident at the entrance of the resident's residence; a detection unit that detects whether the resident has arrived from one of the entrance and the dwelling unit to the other based on the recognition results of the first recognition unit and the second recognition unit; Equipped with Multifamily housing system.

2. The detection unit when the second recognition unit recognizes the resident after the first recognition unit recognizes the resident, detecting that the resident has arrived at the dwelling unit from the entrance; The apartment building system of claim 1 .

3. The detection unit When the first recognition unit recognizes the resident after the second recognition unit recognizes the resident, it detects that the resident has arrived at the entrance from the dwelling unit.

3. The apartment building system according to claim 1 or 2.

4. and a control unit that controls the target devices used by the resident in the dwelling unit based on the detection result of the detection unit. The apartment building system of claim 3 .

5. The control unit When a plurality of residents reside in one dwelling unit, the system is configured to manage whether or not each of the plurality of residents has returned home based on the detection result of the detection unit, When a specific resident among the plurality of occupants has not returned home, the target device is controlled in a first mode that restricts at least some of the functions of the target device. The apartment building system of claim 4.

6. The specific tenants include: Adult residents included, The target device is: Includes intercom, In the first mode, The output of the ring tone from the intercom is limited. The apartment building system of claim 5 .

7. The control unit controlling the target device in the first mode when an execution condition is satisfied that is a condition for executing the first mode when the specific resident has returned home; The apartment building system of claim 5 .

8. The execution condition is: This condition is satisfied when the specific resident who has returned home is engaged in a specific task, or when the current time period is a preset time period. The apartment building system of claim 7.

9. The control unit When the execution condition is not satisfied, the target device is controlled in a second mode in which functions of the target device are not restricted. The apartment building system of claim 7.

10. The method further includes a locking device configured to lock and unlock the entrance door of the dwelling unit from the outside of the dwelling unit only when the second recognition unit recognizes the resident.

3. The apartment building system according to claim 1 or 2.

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