Locking / unlocking management system and program

Abstract

To provide a locking / unlocking management system and program for remotely locking / unlocking a plurality of doors, which can reduce the number of power sources for relay devices.SOLUTION: A locking / unlocking management system of the present invention includes a plurality of lock operating units that are placed on doors of a building having a plurality of doors each provided with a lock and that perform locking / unlocking operations of the locks of the doors, and a relay device that communicates with the lock operating units and communicates with a server for managing locking / unlocking, wherein the relay device is capable of communicating with two or more of the plurality of lock operating units.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a locking / unlocking management system and program for managing the locking / unlocking of doors of a building. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, an operation control system for remotely locking and unlocking a lock installed on a door of a residence, office, or the like has been known (see Patent Document 1).

[0003] As shown in Figure 15, this operation control system 500 comprises a lock / unlock device 501 for locking and unlocking the door by rotating a thumb turn attached to the door lock, a relay device 502 that issues operation instructions to the lock / unlock device 501, a server 503 that performs processing such as granting authority to the relay device 502 regarding locking and unlocking, and a mobile terminal 504 such as a smartphone carried by the user.

[0004] The lock opening / closing device 501 is disposed on a thumb turn 505 of the door, and is provided with a mechanism for rotating the thumb turn 505.

[0005] The relay device 502 is installed in the facility where the lock / unlock device 501 is installed, within a range where short-range wireless communication between the relay device 502 and the lock / unlock device 501 is possible, and issues operation instructions to the lock / unlock device 501. The relay device 502 has a function of communicating via a communication line and a function of short-range wireless communication.

[0006] The server 503 provides various information to the relay device 502, or performs processing such as granting authority to lock and unlock the door.

[0007] The mobile terminal 504 is carried by the user and has a function for communicating via a communication line.

[0008] According to the operation control system 500 described above, the user can operate the mobile terminal 504 to remotely lock and unlock the lock installed on the door. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0009] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6034480 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0010] In the above-described operation control system 500, the lock / unlock device 501 and the relay device 502 communicate with each other via short-range wireless communication, so the relay device 502 needs to be located near the lock / unlock device 501. For this reason, in a building with multiple dwelling units, such as an apartment building, to remotely lock and unlock the doors of each dwelling unit, it is necessary to locate a lock / unlock device 501 and a relay device 502 for each door, and it is necessary to secure a power source for each relay device 502 (i.e., the same number of power sources as the number of doors to be locked and unlocked).

[0011] Therefore, the present invention aims to provide a locking / unlocking management system and program that remotely locks and unlocks multiple doors, and that can reduce the number of power sources for relay devices. [Means for solving the problem]

[0012] The locking / unlocking management system according to the present invention comprises: a plurality of lock operating units that are arranged on the doors of a building having a plurality of doors each having a lock and that operate to lock and unlock the locks of the doors; a relay device that communicates with the lock operation unit and with a server for managing the locking and unlocking of the lock; The relay device is capable of communicating with two or more lock operation units among the plurality of lock operation units.

[0013] With this configuration, the relay device can communicate with two or more lock operation units, so the number of relay devices is reduced compared to the number of doors to be locked and unlocked, thereby reducing the number of power sources required for the relay devices.

[0014] In the locking / unlocking management system, The communication standard between the relay device and the lock operation unit may be LPWA.

[0015] According to this configuration, power consumption related to communication between the lock operation unit and the relay device is reduced.

[0016] The locking / unlocking management system includes: The system includes the server and a plurality of terminals each capable of communicating with the server, The server may be able to grant authority to a specific terminal among the plurality of terminals so that the specific terminal can give instructions for locking and unlocking the lock.

[0017] Only specific terminals (some terminals) among a plurality of terminals can perform operations based on the authority.

[0018] In addition, in the locking / unlocking management system, The lock operation unit may have a magnet that is arranged in a position facing the door when the lock operation unit is arranged on the door.

[0019] According to this configuration, the lock operating unit can be placed on the door by being magnetically attached by the magnet, which makes it easy to attach and detach the lock operating unit to and from the door.

[0020] The locking / unlocking management system includes: an open / close detection unit that detects the open / closed state of a plurality of windows of the building that are openable and closable; The relay device may communicate with at least one of the open / close detectors.

[0021] This configuration makes it possible to manage the open / closed state of windows in addition to managing the locking and unlocking of doors.

[0022] In addition, the program according to the present invention is A program applied to a locking / unlocking management system comprising: a plurality of lock operation units that are arranged on the doors of a building, each having a lock, and that operate to lock and unlock the locks of the doors; a relay device that communicates with two or more of the plurality of lock operation units; a server that communicates with the relay device and manages the locking / unlocking of the locks; and a terminal that communicates with the server, A computer constituting the locking / unlocking management system, an instruction means for instructing the lock operation unit to perform a locking / unlocking operation of the lock; a viewing means for viewing information about the locking and unlocking of the lock; The method functions as at least one of the following means.

[0023] By executing this program, in a locking / unlocking management system in which the number of relay devices can be kept lower than the number of doors to be locked / unlocked, a server or terminal can be used to have the lock operating unit perform locking / unlocking operations and to view information about locking / unlocking. [Effects of the Invention]

[0024] As described above, according to the present invention, a locking / unlocking management system and program can be provided that remotely locks and unlocks multiple doors, and can reduce the number of power sources for relay devices. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0025] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a locking / unlocking management system according to this embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the lock operation unit provided in the locking / unlocking management system and the installation of the lock operation unit on the door. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the lock operating portion. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a state in which the window sensor provided in the locking / unlocking management system is attached to a window. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 shows the lock management screen. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a birdcage diagram creation screen of the lock management screen, which is a screen for inputting the number of buildings and the name of the building. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a screen for creating the cage diagram, on which the number of floors and the number of spans are input. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the birdcage diagram creation screen, which is a screen for performing the task of deleting unnecessary rooms from the birdcage diagram. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the birdcage diagram creation screen, which is a screen for changing room numbers in accordance with the deletion of unnecessary rooms in the birdcage diagram. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the birdcage diagram creation screen in a state where the room number has been changed. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the birdcage diagram creation screen, which is a screen for resetting the starting numbers of floors in the birdcage diagram. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the birdcage diagram creation screen in a state where the room number has been changed. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a history display of locking / unlocking operations by the locking / unlocking management system. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 shows the window management screen. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a conventional operation control system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0026] Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0027] The locking / unlocking management system of this embodiment is a system that manages the locking and unlocking of each door in a building with multiple doors, each with its own lock, such as an apartment building, and for example, manages the locking and unlocking of doors facing the outside, such as the front doors of each unit in an apartment building under construction.

[0028] Specifically, as shown in Fig. 1, the locking / unlocking management system 1 includes a plurality of lock operation units 2 that lock and unlock (lock and unlock) doors, a server S that can manage the locking and unlocking of locks, and a relay device 3 that communicates with the lock operation units 2 and also with the server S. The locking / unlocking management system 1 of this embodiment includes a locking / unlocking management app (program) A1 that can be installed in the server S or a terminal T that can communicate with the server S. The locking / unlocking management system 1 of this embodiment also includes a plurality of window sensors (opening / closing detection units) 5 that detect the opening and closing of windows, and a window opening / closing management app (program) A2 that can be installed in the server S or the terminal T. In the example shown in Fig. 1, the locking / unlocking management app A1 and the window opening / closing management app A2 are installed in the terminal T.

[0029] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, each of the multiple lock operating units 2 is removably attached to a position corresponding to the lock of the door 7 (more specifically, around the thumb turn 71 of the lock), and the door 7 is locked and unlocked by rotating the knob 71a of the thumb turn 71. Here, the thumb turn 71 has, for example, a plate-shaped knob 71a, and the lock built into the door 7 is activated (i.e., locked and unlocked) by rotating this knob 71a. For example, in the lock of this embodiment, when the knob 71a of the thumb turn 71 is in a nearly vertical position, it corresponds to "unlocking," and when the knob is in a nearly horizontal position, it corresponds to "locking."

[0030] Specifically, the lock operation unit 2 has a mechanism (thumb-turn rotation mechanism) 21 that rotates the thumb-turn 71 (more specifically, the knob 71a), and a communication unit 22 that communicates wirelessly with the relay device 3. The lock operation unit 2 also has an operation unit power supply 23 that is the power source for the thumb-turn rotation mechanism 21, and a connector (connection unit) 24 to which a rechargeable mobile battery or the like can be connected. The operation unit power supply 23 of this embodiment also supplies power to the communication unit 22. The connector 24 of this embodiment is, for example, a USB Type-C connector. The lock operation unit 2 also has a magnet 25 that is positioned opposite the door 7, and is magnetically attracted to the periphery of the thumb-turn 71 of the door 7 by the magnetic force of the magnet 25.

[0031] The communication unit 22 performs two-way wireless communication with the relay device 3. Specifically, the communication unit 22 receives locking / unlocking operation instructions (locking instruction signal, unlocking instruction signal) from the relay device 3 and transmits information about locking / unlocking (information about whether the lock is in a locked state or an unlocked state).

[0032] Specifically, the communication unit 22 communicates with the relay device 3 in accordance with the LPWA (Low Power Wide Area) communication standard. The communication unit 22 of this embodiment communicates in accordance with the LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network, registered trademark) communication standard.

[0033] Thumb-turn rotation mechanism 21 has holding unit 21A that holds knob 71a of thumb turn 71, and drive unit 21B that rotates holding unit 21A. Drive unit 21B is powered by power supplied from operation unit power supply 23. When communication unit 22 receives a locking instruction signal from relay device 3, thumb-turn rotation mechanism 21 rotates knob 71a of thumb turn 71 to a horizontal position to lock, and when communication unit 22 receives an unlocking instruction signal from relay device 3, thumb-turn rotation mechanism 21 rotates knob 71a of thumb turn 71 to a substantially vertical position to unlock.

[0034] The operation unit power supply 23 is, for example, a dry cell or a button cell, and the operation unit power supply 23 in this embodiment is a dry cell.

[0035] Each of the multiple window sensors 5 is removably attached to the window frame 81 or glass frame 82 of the window 8 in each dwelling unit (glass frame 82 in the example shown in Figure 4), and detects whether the window 8 is open or closed.

[0036] Specifically, the window sensor 5 has a communication unit and a sensor power supply, and the communication unit performs wireless communication with the relay device 3. More specifically, the communication unit of the window sensor 5 transmits information about the open / closed state of the window 8 (information about whether the window 8 is in a closed state or an open state) to the relay device 3. In the window sensor 5 of this embodiment, for example, a button battery is used as the sensor power supply.

[0037] Like the communication unit 22 of the lock operation unit 2, the communication unit of this window sensor 5 communicates with the relay device 3 according to the LPWA (more specifically, LoRaWAN (registered trademark)) communication standard.

[0038] The server S provides various information to the relay device 3 and the terminal T, and performs processes such as granting authority to lock and unlock the locks. The server S also performs various processes for locking and unlocking the locks of each dwelling unit, and for acquiring information about the lock status (locked, unlocked) and window opening / closing status (open, closed).

[0039] The server S communicates bidirectionally with the relay device 3 via wireless communication. The server S also communicates bidirectionally with the terminal T via wireless communication. The server S of this embodiment is provided on a cloud, and communicates with the relay device 3 and the terminal T according to the LTE (Long Term Evolution) communication standard.

[0040] The relay device 3 is capable of communicating with two or more lock operation units 2 out of the multiple lock operation units 2. The relay device 3 is also capable of communicating with at least one window sensor 5. The relay device 3 of this embodiment is capable of communicating with all of the lock operation units 2 that are respectively installed on the entrance doors 7 of each dwelling unit in the apartment building under construction. The relay device 3 of this embodiment is also capable of communicating with all of the window sensors 5 that are respectively installed on the windows 8 of each dwelling unit.

[0041] This relay device 3 is a so-called base station, and enables mutual communication between LTE, which is the communication standard with the server S, and LPWA, which is the communication standard with each lock operation unit 2 and each window sensor 5. The relay device 3 also has a built-in SIM card for communication.

[0042] The relay device 3 of this embodiment is placed in a location (such as in the site office) at the construction site of an apartment building where it can communicate with the lock operation unit 2 and the window sensor 5, and operates using power supplied to the site office, etc. In other words, the relay device 3 uses power supplied from an outlet (power source) or the like in the site office.

[0043] In the locking / unlocking management system 1 of this embodiment, the locking / unlocking management app A1 is installed and executed on the server S or the terminal T, so that the terminal T can obtain or view the operation of each lock operation unit 2 and the locking / unlocking status (locking / unlocking information) of each lock operation unit 2 from a location (the location of the terminal T) away from each lock operation unit 2 (i.e., each door 7 having a lock) via the relay device 3 and the server S. The terminal T of this embodiment is, for example, a mobile terminal such as a smartphone or tablet, or a PC (Personal Computer).

[0044] In this locking / unlocking management system 1, if there are multiple terminals T1, T connected to the server S, the server S can identify each terminal T1, T by its ID number, etc., and can grant specified authority to only a specific terminal (parent device) T1 among the multiple terminals T.

[0045] For example, one terminal T1 of the multiple terminals T is connected to the server S as a parent device, and the remaining terminals T are connected to the server S as child devices. This parent device T1 is, for example, a PC, and is placed in the field office, similar to the relay device 3. Each child device T is, for example, a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, and is held (carried) by a worker or the like on the field.

[0046] This master unit T1 has the authority to manage and configure the locking / unlocking management system 1. For example, the master unit T1 can create and edit the screen for the management function described below, view and output the logs of the master unit T1 and each slave unit T, grant and revoke permission for slave unit T to connect to the server S, and issue alerts to slave unit T. The master unit T1 can also lock the operation of the lock operation unit 2 of each dwelling unit, preventing operation of the lock operation unit 2 from other terminals (slave units) T. Each slave unit T can only operate the lock operation unit 2 to lock and unlock the lock, and view the lock operation / unlock status through the lock operation unit 2 and the open / close status of the window through the window sensor 5.

[0047] When a management function is selected on the screen of the terminal T1 or T in the parent unit T1 or each child unit T (each terminal T), a lock management screen 100 such as that shown in Fig. 5 is displayed on the screen of the terminal T1 or T. This lock management screen 100 displays a birdcage diagram 101, a floor-by-floor all-lock button 103 and all-unlock button 104, an all-unit all-lock button 105 and all-unit all-unlock button 106.

[0048] In the birdcage diagram 101, whether the door 7 of each dwelling unit is locked or unlocked is displayed for each dwelling unit based on the lock status signal or unlock status signal transmitted from the lock operating unit 2 installed on the door 7 of each dwelling unit.

[0049] When a button 102 (a button that says "locked" or "unlocked") displayed on each dwelling unit in this birdcage diagram 101 is pressed, the lock operating unit 2 located on the door 7 of the dwelling unit corresponding to the pressed button 102 is activated, and the door 7 of that dwelling unit is locked or unlocked.

[0050] Specifically, when the button 102 displaying "locked" is pressed, an unlock instruction signal is sent via the relay device 3 to the lock operation unit 2 arranged on the door 7 of the dwelling unit corresponding to that button 102, and upon receiving the unlock instruction signal, the lock operation unit 2 operates to unlock the door 7 of that dwelling unit. At this time, an unlocked status signal is sent from the lock operation unit 2 to the server S etc. via the relay device 3, and the display of the pressed button 102 on the birdcage diagram 101 of terminals T1 and T becomes "unlocked."

[0051] On the other hand, when a button 102 that displays "unlocked" is pressed, a lock instruction signal is sent via the relay device 3 to the lock operation unit 2 that is located on the door 7 of the dwelling unit that corresponds to that button 102, and upon receiving the lock instruction signal, the lock operation unit 2 operates to lock the door 7 of that dwelling unit. At this time, a lock status signal is sent from the lock operation unit 2 to the server S etc. via the relay device 3, and the display of the pressed button 102 on the birdcage diagram 101 of terminals T1 and T becomes "locked."

[0052] The collective lock button 103 and collective unlock button 104 are arranged side by side to form a set of buttons, and on the lock management screen 100, the set is arranged vertically on the side of the birdcage diagram 101 so as to correspond to each floor of the birdcage diagram 101.

[0053] When the collective lock button 103 is pressed on the lock management screen 100, the lock operation units 2 arranged on the doors 7 of each dwelling unit on the corresponding floor are activated, and the doors 7 of each dwelling unit on that floor are locked.

[0054] More specifically, when the general locking button 103 is pressed, a locking instruction signal is sent via the relay device 3 to the lock operation units 2 installed on the doors 7 of each dwelling unit on the floor corresponding to the general locking button 103, and the lock operation units 2 that receive the locking instruction signal operate to lock the doors 7 of each dwelling unit on that floor. At this time, a locking status signal is sent from the lock operation units 2 installed in each dwelling unit on that floor to the server S etc. via the relay device 3, and the buttons 102 for each dwelling unit on the corresponding floor in the birdcage diagram 101 of terminals T1 and T each display "locked."

[0055] In addition, when the collective unlock button 104 is pressed on the lock management screen 100, the lock operation units 2 arranged on the doors 7 of each dwelling unit on the corresponding floor are activated, and the doors 7 of each dwelling unit on that floor are unlocked.

[0056] More specifically, when the all-at-once unlock button 104 is pressed, an unlock command signal is sent via the relay device 3 to the lock operation units 2 installed on the doors 7 of each dwelling unit on the floor corresponding to the all-at-once unlock button 104, and the lock operation units 2 that receive the unlock command signal operate to unlock the doors 7 of each dwelling unit on that floor. At this time, an unlock status signal is sent from the lock operation units 2 installed in each dwelling unit on that floor to the server S etc. via the relay device 3, and the buttons 102 for each dwelling unit on the corresponding floor in the birdcage diagram 101 of terminals T1 and T each show "unlocked."

[0057] Furthermore, when the all-unit lock button 105 is pressed on the lock management screen 100, the lock operating units 2 arranged on the doors 7 of all the dwelling units are activated, and the doors 7 of all the dwelling units are locked.

[0058] More specifically, when the all-unit lock button 105 is pressed, a lock instruction signal is sent via the relay device 3 to each lock operation unit 2 installed on the doors 7 of all the dwelling units, and the lock operation units 2 that receive the lock instruction signal operate to lock the doors 7 of all the dwelling units. At this time, a lock status signal is sent from the lock operation unit 2 installed in each dwelling unit to the server S etc. via the relay device 3, and the buttons 102 for each dwelling unit on the birdcage diagram 101 of terminals T1 and T each show that they are locked.

[0059] Furthermore, when the all-unit unlock button 106 is pressed on the lock management screen 100, the lock operating units 2 arranged on the doors 7 of all the dwelling units are activated, and the doors 7 of all the dwelling units are unlocked.

[0060] More specifically, when the all-unit unlock button 106 is pressed, an unlock command signal is sent via the relay device 3 to the lock operation units 2 installed on the doors 7 of all the dwelling units, and the lock operation units 2 that receive the unlock command signal operate to unlock the doors 7 of all the dwelling units. At this time, an unlock status signal is sent from the lock operation units 2 installed in each dwelling unit to the server S etc. via the relay device 3, and the buttons 102 for each dwelling unit on the birdcage diagram 101 on terminals T1 and T each display "unlocked."

[0061] When the birdcage creation function is selected on the screen of the terminal T1 in the parent unit T1, a screen for creating a birdcage diagram is displayed. Details of this birdcage diagram creation function are as follows.

[0062] When the birdcage diagram creation function is selected on the screen of the parent unit T1, for example, a creation screen (first screen) 111 as shown in Fig. 6 is displayed on the screen of the parent unit T1. When the number of buildings and the names of the buildings (for example, Building A, Building B, Building C, etc. or Building A1, Building A2, Building B1, etc.) are designated or input on this creation screen (first screen) 111, the screen switches to a second screen 112 as shown in Fig. 7.

[0063] When the number of floors and the number of spans for each building are specified or input on this second screen 112, the screen switches to a third screen 113 as shown in Fig. 8. On this third screen 113, rooms that do not exist in setbacks or common areas are deleted. For example, as shown in Fig. 8, when the cursor is positioned on the deletion box 114 of the room to be deleted, a balloon Sb is displayed, and by selecting Yes in response to the question in the balloon Sb as to whether to delete, the room at the cursor position is deleted. In the example shown in Fig. 8, rooms 101 to 105, room 1401, and room 1501, indicated by the solid or dashed cursor lines, are deleted (see Fig. 9 after deletion).

[0064] When this room is deleted, the room number at the left end of the floor where the deleted room was located becomes an intermediate number (i.e., the first digit is a number other than 1), so the room number is changed (corrected). For example, as shown in Fig. 9, when the cursor is positioned on the room change box 115 at the left end of the floor where the deleted room was located, a balloon Sb is displayed, and by inputting the room number according to the contents of the balloon Sb, the room numbers are changed so that they are in ascending order from the room where the cursor is located to the right, as shown in Fig. 10.

[0065] Next, by pressing the "Done" button on the screen of the parent unit T1, the birdcage diagram 101 reflecting this corrected state is completed.

[0066] In creating the above-mentioned birdcage diagram, it is possible to make settings for each building (such as deleting rooms or modifying room numbers). The room numbers are initially arranged in ascending order from left to right, but this can be reversed by pressing the order reverse button 116 (see FIG. 8). Depending on the building, room numbers may start with an intermediate number, so it is also possible to reset the room numbers, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12. On the screen shown in FIG. 11, when the cursor is placed on the leftmost room number setting box and the first digit of the room number ("8" in the example shown in FIG. 11) is entered in the balloon Sb, the first digit of the room number of the leftmost dwelling unit becomes 8, and the room numbers ascend to the right, as shown in FIG. 12.

[0067] Furthermore, when the door 7 is locked or unlocked by each terminal T1, T, the time of locking or unlocking and the ID of the terminal T1, T1 are recorded in the history, and only the master unit T1 has the authority to access this history. This allows the master unit T1 to output (display, etc.) when, who (which terminal T) locked or unlocked the door 7, and for which dwelling unit (see Figure 13).

[0068] Furthermore, by installing and executing the window opening / closing management application A2 on the server S or the terminal T, the terminals T1 and T can view the open / closed state (open / closed information) of the window 8 detected by the window sensor 5 through the relay device 3 and the server S. Here, viewing includes the case where the terminals T1 and T acquire the open / closed information and display it on the screen (i.e., the terminals T1 and T hold the open / closed information of the window 8), and the case where the server S acquires the open / closed information and the terminal T simply displays the open / closed information on the screen of the server S (i.e., the server S holds the open / closed information of the window).

[0069] When a management function is selected on the screen of each terminal T1, T, a window management screen 200 such as that shown in Fig. 14 is displayed on the screen of the terminal T1, T. This window management screen 200 displays a birdcage diagram 201.

[0070] The birdcage diagram 201 displays for each dwelling unit whether the window 8 of each dwelling unit is closed or open based on the closed or open state signal transmitted from the window sensor 5 placed on the window 8 of each dwelling unit.

[0071] Specifically, when the server S etc. receives a closed state signal from the window sensor 5 of each dwelling unit via the relay device 3, the corresponding display box 202 displays "closed." Also, when the server S etc. receives an open state signal from the window sensor 5 of each dwelling unit via the relay device 3, the corresponding display box 202 displays "open." In addition, in dwelling units with multiple windows 8, the number of display boxes 202 displayed corresponds to the number of windows 8 (see, for example, room 801, room 810, etc.).

[0072] Furthermore, when the birdcage creation function is selected on the screen of terminal T1, T, a screen for creating a birdcage diagram 201 is displayed. The birdcage creation function of this embodiment is similar to the locking / unlocking management application A1, but the number of windows in each dwelling unit can be input (or selected) on a screen equivalent to the screen shown in FIG.

[0073] The locking / unlocking management system 1 described above comprises a plurality of lock operation units 2 that are placed on the doors 7 of a building that has a plurality of doors 7, each with a lock, and that operate the locking and unlocking of the doors 7, and a relay device 3 that communicates with the lock operation units 2 and also communicates with a server S for locking / unlocking management. The relay device 3 can communicate with two or more of the plurality of lock operation units 2.

[0074] In this way, since the relay device 3 can communicate with two or more lock operation units 2, the number of relay devices 3 can be reduced compared to the number of doors 7 to be locked and unlocked. Also, since the relay device 3 can communicate with two or more window sensors 5, the number of relay devices 3 can be reduced compared to the number of windows 8 in the building. Therefore, the number of power sources for the relay devices 3 can be reduced.

[0075] In this embodiment, one relay device 3 can communicate with all of the lock operation units 2. Therefore, the number of power sources for the relay device 3 is one.

[0076] In addition, in the locking / unlocking management system 1 of this embodiment, the communication standard between the relay device 3 and the lock operation unit 2 is LPWA. This reduces the power consumption related to communication between the lock operation unit 2 and the relay device 3, and as a result, the power source for the lock operation unit 2 can be sufficiently powered by a dry cell battery, button cell battery, or the like.

[0077] Furthermore, in the locking / unlocking management system 1 of this embodiment, the communication standard between the relay device 3 and the window sensor 5 is also LPWA. This reduces the power consumption related to communication between the window sensor 5 and the relay device 3, and as a result, the power source for the window sensor 5 can be sufficiently powered by a dry cell battery, a button cell battery, or the like.

[0078] The locking / unlocking management system 1 of this embodiment includes a server S and a plurality of terminals T, each of which can communicate with the server S. The server S can grant authority to a specific terminal (parent device) T1 among the plurality of terminals T so that the specific terminal can issue instructions for locking / unlocking operations. As a result, when authority is granted to a specific terminal (parent device) T1, only a specific terminal (some terminals) T1 among the plurality of terminals T can perform operations based on the authority.

[0079] Furthermore, in the locking / unlocking management system 1 of this embodiment, the lock operation unit 2 has a magnet 25 that is placed in a position facing the door 7 when placed on the door 7. This allows the lock operation unit 2 to be placed on the door 7 by being magnetically attracted by the magnet 25, making it easy to attach and detach the lock operation unit 2 to and from the door 7.

[0080] The locking / unlocking management system 1 of this embodiment also includes a window sensor (open / close detection unit) 5 that detects the open / closed state of a building that has multiple openable / closable windows 8, and the relay device 3 communicates with at least one (in this embodiment, all) of the window sensors 5. This allows the locking / unlocking management system 1 to manage the open / closed state of the windows 8 in addition to managing the locking / unlocking of the doors 7.

[0081] The locking / unlocking management application (program) A1 of this embodiment is a program applied to a locking / unlocking management system 1 that includes a plurality of lock operation units 2 that are arranged on the doors 7 of a building that has a plurality of doors 7, each with a lock, and that operate the locking and unlocking of the doors 7, a relay device 3 that communicates with two or more of the lock operation units 2, a server S for managing the locking and unlocking that communicates with the relay device 3, and a terminal T that communicates with the server S. The locking / unlocking management application (program) A1 causes the CPU (computer) of the server S or the terminal T that constitutes the locking / unlocking management system 1 to function as at least one of an instruction means that instructs the lock operation units 2 to perform locking / unlocking operations and a viewing means that views information about the locking and unlocking.

[0082] According to this configuration, by executing the locking / unlocking management app A1, the number of relay devices 3 can be reduced to less than the number of doors 7 to be locked / unlocked in the locking / unlocking management system 1, and the server S or terminal T can be used to cause the lock operating unit 2 to perform locking / unlocking operations and to view information about locking / unlocking.

[0083] Furthermore, the window opening / closing management application (program) A2 of this embodiment is a program applied to a locking / unlocking management system 1 that includes a window sensor (opening / closing detection unit) 5 that detects the open / closed states of windows 8 of a building that has multiple openable / closable windows 8, a relay device 3 that communicates with at least one window sensor 5, a server S that communicates with the relay device 3, and a terminal T that communicates with the server S. The window opening / closing management application (program) A2 causes the CPU (computer) of the server S or the terminal T that constitutes the locking / unlocking management system 1 to function as a viewing means for viewing information about the open / closed states of windows.

[0084] According to this configuration, by executing the window opening / closing management app A2, in the locking / unlocking management system 1, which can reduce the number of relay devices 3 to less than the number of doors 7 to be locked and unlocked, information about the open / closed status of the windows 8 can be viewed using the server S or terminal T.

[0085] The locking / unlocking management system and program of the present invention are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the configuration of one embodiment can be added to the configuration of another embodiment, or part of the configuration of one embodiment can be replaced with the configuration of another embodiment. Furthermore, part of the configuration of one embodiment can be deleted.

[0086] The locking / unlocking management system 1 of the above embodiment can manage the locking / unlocking of the door 7 (monitoring the locking / unlocking operation and the locking / unlocking state) and manage the opening and closing of the windows (monitoring the opening and closing state), but is not limited to this configuration. The locking / unlocking management system 1 only needs to be able to manage the locking / unlocking of the locks.

[0087] The locking / unlocking management system 1 may also include a window lock sensor capable of detecting the locked / unlocked state of the window 8. That is, the locking / unlocking management system 1 may include an open / close detection unit that detects the open / closed state of windows 8 of a building that has multiple openable / closable windows 8, and the open / close detection unit may include a window sensor 5 and a window lock sensor.

[0088] Furthermore, in the locking / unlocking management system 1 of the above embodiment, the terminals T1 and T are general-purpose terminals such as smartphones, and programs for the locking / unlocking management system 1 (locking / unlocking management app A1 and window opening / closing management app A2) are installed on the server S or the terminals T1 and T, thereby enabling operation instructions for the lock operation unit 2 of the locking / unlocking management system 1 and status monitoring of the locking / unlocking state of the door 7, but this configuration is not limiting. The terminals T1 and T may also be dedicated terminals that can be used only by the locking / unlocking management system 1. In other words, the locking / unlocking management system 1 may include terminals (dedicated terminals) T1 and T that can communicate with the server S. Even with this configuration, instructions for locking / unlocking the door 7 and viewing information about the locking / unlocking state can be given and performed at the locations of the terminals T1 and T (locations distant from the server S).

[0089] Furthermore, although the locking / unlocking management system 1 of the above embodiment is used in an apartment building under construction, the buildings in which it can be used are not limited to this. The buildings in which it can be used may also be schools, rental conference rooms, hotels, offices, etc. In other words, the buildings in which it can be used are any buildings that have at least multiple doors, each with a lock.

[0090] In addition, although the locking / unlocking management system 1 of the above embodiment has one relay device 3, it may have multiple relay devices 3. Even in this case, if the number of relay devices 3 is less than the number of lock operation units 2, the number of power supplies for the relay devices 3 can be reduced.

[0091] In the locking / unlocking management system 1 of the above embodiment, the communication between the relay device 3 and the server S is wireless communication (LTE), but it may be wired communication, or both wireless communication and wired communication. Also, the server S does not have to be on the cloud.

[0092] Furthermore, although the lock operation unit 2 of the locking / unlocking management system 1 in the above embodiment is attached to the door 7 by being magnetically attached with the magnet 25, this configuration is not limiting. The lock operation unit 2 may also be removably attached to the door 7 with other members such as double-sided tape or masking tape.

[0093] Furthermore, the locking / unlocking management system 1 of the above embodiment locks and unlocks the door 7, monitors the locked / unlocked state of the door 7, and monitors the open / closed state of the window 8, i.e., it is possible to manage the door 7 and the window 8, but it is not limited to this configuration and may be configured to only manage the door 7, or may be configured to only manage the window 8.

[0094] The locking / unlocking management system 1 may also include a window opening / closing unit that opens and closes the window 8. This window opening / closing unit includes a drive device such as an actuator that can reciprocate (move the window 8 back and forth) in the opening and closing directions, and a communication unit that can communicate with the relay device 3, and opens and closes the window 8 in response to a window opening / closing operation from the terminals T1 and T. [Explanation of symbols]

[0095] 1...locking / unlocking management system, 2...lock operation unit, 21...thumbturn rotation mechanism, 21A...holding unit, 21B...drive unit, 22...communication unit, 23...operation unit power supply, 24...connector, 25...magnet, 3...relay device, 5...window sensor (opening / closing detection unit), 7...door, 71...thumbturn, 71a...knob, 8...window, 81...window frame, 82...glass frame, 100...lock management screen, 101...birdcage diagram, 102...button, 103...all-lock button, 104...all-unlock button, 105...all-house-lock button, 106...all-house-lock Unlock button, 111...creation screen (first screen), 112...second screen, 113...third screen, 114...delete box, 115...change box, 116...reverse order button, 200...window management screen, 201...birdcage diagram, 202...display box, 500...operation control system, 501...lock opening / closing device, 502...relay device, 503...server, 504...mobile terminal, 505...thumb turn, A1...locking / unlocking management application (program), A2...window opening / closing management application, S...server, Sb...speech bubble, T, T1...terminal

Claims

1. a plurality of lock operating units that are arranged on the doors of a building having a plurality of doors each having a lock and that operate to lock and unlock the locks of the doors; a relay device that communicates with the lock operation unit and with a server for managing the locking and unlocking of the lock; A locking / unlocking management system in which the relay device is capable of communicating with two or more lock operation units among the plurality of lock operation units.

2. The locking / unlocking management system according to claim 1 , wherein the communication standard between the relay device and the lock operation unit is LPWA.

3. The system includes the server and a plurality of terminals each capable of communicating with the server, 3. The locking / unlocking management system according to claim 1, wherein the server can grant authority to a specific terminal among the plurality of terminals so that the specific terminal can instruct the locking / unlocking operation of the lock.

4. The locking and unlocking management system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the lock operation unit has a magnet that is arranged in a position facing the door when the lock operation unit is arranged on the door.

5. an open / close detection unit that detects the open / closed state of a plurality of windows of the building that are openable and closable; The locking / unlocking management system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the relay device communicates with at least one of the opening / closing detection units.

6. A program applied to a locking / unlocking management system comprising: a plurality of lock operation units that are arranged on the doors of a building, each having a lock, and that operate to lock and unlock the locks of the doors; a relay device that communicates with two or more of the plurality of lock operation units; a server that communicates with the relay device and manages the locking / unlocking of the locks; and a terminal that communicates with the server, A computer constituting the locking / unlocking management system, an instruction means for instructing the lock operation unit to perform a locking / unlocking operation of the lock; a viewing means for viewing information about the locking and unlocking of the lock; A program that functions as a means for at least one of the above.

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