Intercom system, first intercom device, and second intercom device

Abstract

An object of the present disclosure is to reduce time and effort for setting a second intercom device.SOLUTION: An intercom system 1 includes a plurality of intercom devices which communicate with each other via intercom wiring L1. The plurality of intercom devices include a first intercom device 11 and one or more second intercom devices 12. The first intercom device 11 transmits the setting information acquired from the external storage device via the connecting portion 39 from the first communication portion (the communication portion 33) to the second communication portion (the communication portions 43, 53, 63) via the intercom wire L1. A setting part (second setting parts 410, 510, 610) performs setting of the second intercom device 12 on the basis of the setting information acquired by the second communication part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to an intercom system, a first intercom device, and a second intercom device. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to an intercom system including a plurality of intercom devices, and a first intercom device and a second intercom device that constitute the intercom system. [Background technology]

[0002] The intercom system described in Patent Document 1 is installed in, for example, an apartment building. The intercom system includes an intercom master unit. The intercom master unit has a display unit, and settings for the intercom master unit are made by a user operating an operation screen displayed on the display unit. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2023-023252 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Previously, when installing an intercom system, the installer had to operate the intercom master unit to perform the initial setup, which was time-consuming.

[0005] An object of the present disclosure is to provide an intercom system, a first intercom device, and a second intercom device that can reduce the effort required to set up the second intercom device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] An intercom system according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a plurality of intercom devices that communicate with each other via intercom wiring. The plurality of intercom devices include a first intercom device and one or more second intercom devices. The first intercom device has a connection unit to which an external storage terminal can be connected and a first communication unit. The one or more second intercom devices have a second communication unit that can communicate with the first communication unit via the intercom wiring and a setting unit. The first intercom device acquires setting information from the external storage terminal via the connection unit and transmits it from the first communication unit to the second communication unit via the intercom wiring. The setting unit configures the second intercom device based on the setting information acquired by the second communication unit.

[0007] A first intercom device according to one aspect of the present disclosure is used in the intercom system.

[0008] A second intercom device according to an aspect of the present disclosure is used in the intercom system. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] The present disclosure has the advantage of reducing the effort required to set up the second intercom device. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an intercom system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a front view of the management base unit of the intercom system. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram showing a method of using the intercom system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] (Embodiment) An intercom system 1 according to an embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiment described below is merely one of various embodiments of the present disclosure. The embodiment described below can be modified in various ways depending on the design, etc., as long as the object of the present disclosure can be achieved. Furthermore, each figure described in the embodiment described below is a schematic diagram, and the ratios of the sizes and thicknesses of the components in the figures do not necessarily reflect the actual dimensional ratios.

[0012] (overview) The intercom system 1 is installed, for example, in an apartment building. The apartment building includes multiple dwelling units. As shown in FIG. 1, the intercom system 1 includes multiple intercom devices that communicate with each other via an intercom wiring L1. The multiple intercom devices include a first intercom device 11 and one or more second intercom devices 12.

[0013] The first intercom device 11 of this embodiment is used in the intercom system 1. The second intercom device 12 of this embodiment is used in the intercom system 1.

[0014] The first intercom device 11 has a connection unit 39 to which the external storage terminal 2 can be connected, and a first communication unit (communication unit 33). One or more second intercom devices 12 have second communication units (communication units 43, 53, 63) that can communicate with the first communication unit via the intercom wiring L1, and a setting unit (second setting unit 410, 510, 610). The first intercom device 11 transmits setting information acquired from the external storage terminal 2 (see FIG. 2) via the connection unit 39 from the first communication unit to the second communication unit via the intercom wiring L1. The setting unit sets the second intercom device 12 based on the setting information acquired by the second communication unit.

[0015] According to the above configuration, the time and effort required to set up the second intercom device 12 can be reduced compared to when the second intercom device 12 is set up manually by an installer.

[0016] In particular, when there are many second intercom devices 12, it is a lot of work for an installer to operate each of the many second intercom devices 12 one by one to input setting information. In contrast, in the intercom system 1 of this embodiment, setting information is transmitted from the first intercom device 11 to the many second intercom devices 12 via the intercom wiring L1, so that the settings of the many second intercom devices 12 can be performed collectively, thereby significantly reducing the time and effort required for setting.

[0017] The external storage terminal 2 is, for example, an SD card, a microSD card, or a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory. The external storage terminal 2 is a terminal that can transmit data to the first intercom device 11 simply by mechanically and electrically connecting it to the connection unit 39. The external storage terminal 2 is also a small terminal that is convenient to carry. The external storage terminal 2 is smaller than the first intercom device 11. For example, the length, width, and height of the external storage terminal 2 are smaller than the length, width, and height of the first intercom device 11, respectively.

[0018] (detail) The intercom system 1 of this embodiment will be described in more detail below.

[0019] As shown in Fig. 1, the multiple intercom devices include a management base unit 3, a control device 4, a front door sub-unit 5, and multiple (three in Fig. 1) dwelling unit main units 6. As an example, the following describes a case where the management base unit 3 is a first intercom device 11, and the control device 4, the front door sub-unit 5, and the multiple dwelling unit main units 6 are each a second intercom device 12.

[0020] An essential function of an intercom device is the ability to communicate with other intercom devices via the intercom wiring L1. The intercom device may also have other functions, such as the ability to communicate with other intercom devices for calls. In the intercom system 1, the management master unit 3, the front door slave unit 5, and multiple dwelling unit master units 6 communicate with each other for calls. The control device 4 also has the function of communicating with the two intercom devices to control the communication for calls between the two intercom devices.

[0021] The intercom system 1 includes a plurality of intercom devices and a plurality of dwelling units 7 (three in FIG. 1).

[0022] (1) Main functions The management master unit 3, the control device 4, the entrance slave unit 5, and the plurality of dwelling unit master units 6 are connected to an intercom wiring L1. The intercom wiring L1 is a wired line.

[0023] The management master unit 3 is installed in the manager's room of the apartment building. The control device 4 is installed in a common area of ​​the apartment building (for example, the manager's room). The entrance slave unit 5 is installed in the common entrance of the apartment building. The multiple dwelling unit master units 6 correspond one-to-one to the multiple dwelling units. Each of the multiple dwelling unit master units 6 is installed inside the corresponding dwelling unit.

[0024] The control device 4 controls communication between the front door slave unit 5 and the dwelling unit master unit 6 by communicating with them via intercom wiring L1. For example, when a call operation is performed on the front door slave unit 5 to call a resident of a dwelling unit, a call signal is sent from the front door slave unit 5 to the control device 4. The call signal includes information about the room number of the dwelling unit to be called. In response to the call signal, the control device 4 sends a control signal to call the dwelling unit master unit 6 to the dwelling unit master unit 6 corresponding to the room number. Upon receiving the control signal, the dwelling unit master unit 6 calls the resident by emitting a call tone. In this way, the control device 4 relays communication between the front door slave unit 5 and the dwelling unit master unit 6.

[0025] The caretaker can use the caretaker main unit 3 to communicate with visitors at the common entrance and with residents of the units. Visitors can use the entrance handset 5 to communicate with the caretaker and residents of the units. Residents of the units can use the unit main unit 6 to communicate with the caretaker and visitors at the common entrance.

[0026] The dwelling unit base unit 6 is connected to the dwelling unit handset 7 via a dedicated line L2. The dwelling unit base unit 6 communicates with the dwelling unit handset 7 via the dedicated line L2. Multiple dwelling unit handset 7 correspond one-to-one to multiple dwelling unit base units 6. Each dwelling unit handset 7 is connected to a corresponding dwelling unit base unit 6. Each dwelling unit handset 7 is installed in front of the entrance to the dwelling unit in which the corresponding dwelling unit base unit 6 is installed. A resident of the dwelling unit can use the dwelling unit base unit 6 to communicate with a visitor who is in front of the entrance to the dwelling unit. A visitor who is in front of the entrance to the dwelling unit can use the dwelling unit handset 7 to communicate with the resident of the dwelling unit.

[0027] In addition, the dwelling unit master unit 6 has functions such as notifying the dwellers of information obtained from devices such as security devices, alarms, and cameras connected to the dwelling unit master unit 6, and information obtained from the management master unit 3, and accepting operations related to controlling the devices.

[0028] (2) Management parent unit As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the management parent device 3 has, for example, a processing unit 31, a memory unit 32, a communication unit 33, an operation unit 34, a camera 35, a display unit 36, a microphone 37, a speaker 38, and a connection unit 39.

[0029] The management master unit 3 includes a computer system having one or more processors and a memory. At least some of the functions of the management master unit 3 are realized by the processor of the computer system executing a program recorded in the memory of the computer system. The program may be recorded in the memory, or may be provided via a telecommunications line such as the Internet, or may be recorded and provided on a non-transitory recording medium (such as a memory card) that can be read by the computer system.

[0030] The storage unit 32 includes a memory of the computer system. The processing unit 31 includes one or more processors of the computer system. The processing unit 31 executes a program to realize a predetermined function.

[0031] The processing unit 31 has a function as a first setting unit 310. The first setting unit 310 sets the management master unit 3 (first intercom device 11) based on the setting information acquired from the external storage terminal 2 via the connection unit 39. In other words, the first intercom device 11 sets its own device (first intercom device 11) based on the setting information acquired from the external storage terminal 2 via the connection unit 39.

[0032] The storage unit 32 is a storage device configured by a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), etc. The storage unit 32 stores setting information related to the setting of the management parent device 3. The processing unit 31 performs processing based on the setting information stored in the storage unit 32.

[0033] If the memory unit 32 has previously stored therein the setting information, the first setting unit 310 configures the management master unit 3 by overwriting the setting information stored in the memory unit 32 with the setting information acquired from the external memory terminal 2 via the connection unit 39. If the memory unit 32 has not previously stored therein the setting information, the first setting unit 310 configures the management master unit 3 by storing in the memory unit 32 the setting information acquired from the external memory terminal 2 via the connection unit 39.

[0034] The communication unit 33 includes a communication interface device for performing wired communication using the intercom wiring L1. The management master unit 3 is capable of communicating with other intercom devices via the communication unit 33.

[0035] The operation unit 34 accepts operations from a user (such as a manager or installer). By operating the operation unit 34, the user can, for example, start and end a call, check the settings of the management master unit 3, and manually configure the settings of the management master unit 3. The operation unit 34 may include physical buttons or a touch panel.

[0036] The camera 35 captures an image of the administrator who is making a call using the administration base unit 3. The camera 35 may be provided outside the administration base unit 3.

[0037] The display unit 36 ​​displays information. For example, when the management master unit 3 is communicating with another intercom device (entrance slave unit 5) for a call, the display unit 36 ​​displays an image captured by a camera of the intercom device. The display unit 36 ​​also displays the settings of the management master unit 3 in response to, for example, an operation on the operation unit 34. The display unit 36 ​​also displays a setting screen for setting the management master unit 3 in response to, for example, an operation on the operation unit 34.

[0038] The microphone 37 converts sound into an electrical signal and picks up the voice of the caretaker.

[0039] The speaker 38 converts the sound data into sound (air vibrations) and outputs it. For example, when the management master unit 3 is communicating with another intercom device (entrance slave unit 5 or dwelling master unit 6), the speaker 38 converts the sound data acquired by the microphone of that intercom device into sound and outputs it.

[0040] The management base unit 3 has a receiver 3a (see FIG. 2) in which a microphone 37 and a speaker 38 are built.

[0041] The management master unit 3 also has a housing 3b (see FIG. 2) in which a connection unit 39 is built.

[0042] The connection unit 39 can connect to the external storage terminal 2. The external storage terminal 2 and the connection unit 39 are, for example, an SD card and an SD card slot, a microSD card and a microSD card slot, or a USB memory and a USB port, respectively.

[0043] (3) Control device The control device 4 includes, for example, a processing unit 41, a storage unit 42, and a communication unit 43.

[0044] The control device 4 includes a computer system having one or more processors and a memory. At least some of the functions of the control device 4 are realized by the processor of the computer system executing a program recorded in the memory of the computer system. The program may be recorded in the memory, or may be provided via a telecommunications line such as the Internet, or may be provided by being recorded on a non-transitory recording medium (such as a memory card) that can be read by the computer system.

[0045] The storage unit 42 includes a memory of the computer system. The processing unit 41 includes one or more processors of the computer system. The processing unit 41 executes a program to realize a predetermined function.

[0046] The processing unit 41 has a function as a second setting unit 410. The second setting unit 410 sets the control device 4 based on the setting information acquired from the external storage terminal 2 by the first intercom device 11 (management master device 3) and transmitted to the control device 4.

[0047] The storage unit 42 is a storage device configured by a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), etc. The storage unit 42 stores setting information related to the settings of the control device 4. The processing unit 41 performs processing based on the setting information stored in the storage unit 42.

[0048] If the memory unit 42 has previously stored setting information, the second setting unit 410 sets the control device 4 by overwriting the setting information stored in the memory unit 42 with the setting information acquired from the first intercom device 11. If the memory unit 42 has not previously stored setting information, the second setting unit 410 sets the control device 4 by storing the setting information acquired from the first intercom device 11 in the memory unit 42.

[0049] The communication unit 43 includes a communication interface device for performing wired communication using the intercom wiring L1. The control device 4 is capable of communicating with other intercom devices via the communication unit 43.

[0050] (4) Entrance door unit The entrance slave unit 5 includes, for example, a processing unit 51, a storage unit 52, a communication unit 53, an operation unit 54, a camera 55, a display unit 56, a microphone 57, and a speaker 58.

[0051] The front door slave unit 5 includes a computer system having one or more processors and a memory. At least some of the functions of the front door slave unit 5 are realized by the processor of the computer system executing a program stored in the memory of the computer system. The program may be stored in the memory, or may be provided via a telecommunications line such as the Internet, or may be provided by being recorded on a non-transitory recording medium (such as a memory card) that can be read by the computer system.

[0052] The storage unit 52 includes a memory of the computer system. The processing unit 51 includes one or more processors of the computer system. The processing unit 51 executes a program to realize a predetermined function.

[0053] The processing unit 51 has a function as a second setting unit 510. The second setting unit 510 sets the front door slave unit 5 based on the setting information acquired from the external storage terminal 2 by the first intercom device 11 (management master unit 3) and transmitted to the front door slave unit 5.

[0054] The storage unit 52 is a storage device configured by a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), etc. The storage unit 52 stores setting information related to the setting of the front door slave unit 5. The processing unit 51 performs processing based on the setting information stored in the storage unit 52.

[0055] If the memory unit 52 has previously stored therein the setting information, the second setting unit 510 sets the front door sub-unit 5 by overwriting the setting information stored in the memory unit 52 with the setting information acquired from the first intercom device 11. If the memory unit 52 has not previously stored therein the setting information, the second setting unit 510 sets the front door sub-unit 5 by storing the setting information acquired from the first intercom device 11 in the memory unit 52.

[0056] The communication unit 53 includes a communication interface device for performing wired communication using the intercom wiring L1. The front door slave unit 5 is capable of communicating with other intercom devices via the communication unit 53.

[0057] The operation unit 54 accepts operations from a user (visitor, installer, etc.). By operating the operation unit 54, the user can, for example, start and end a call, check the settings of the front door sub-unit 5, and manually configure the settings of the front door sub-unit 5. The operation unit 54 may include physical buttons or a touch panel.

[0058] The camera 55 captures an image of a visitor who is talking on the phone using the front door slave unit 5. The camera 55 may be provided outside the front door slave unit 5.

[0059] Display unit 56 displays information. For example, when front door slave unit 5 is communicating with another intercom device (management master unit 3), display unit 56 displays an image captured by a camera of the intercom device. Display unit 56 also displays settings for front door slave unit 5 in response to an operation on operation unit 54. Display unit 56 also displays a setting screen for setting front door slave unit 5 in response to an operation on operation unit 54.

[0060] The microphone 57 converts sound into an electrical signal and picks up the voice of the visitor.

[0061] The speaker 58 converts the sound data into sound (air vibrations) and outputs it. For example, when the front door slave unit 5 is communicating with another intercom device (the management master unit 3 or the dwelling unit master unit 6), the speaker 58 converts the sound data acquired by the microphone of that intercom device into sound and outputs it.

[0062] (5) Residential base unit The dwelling unit master unit 6 includes, for example, a processing unit 61, a storage unit 62, a communication unit 63, an operation unit 64, a display unit 66, a microphone 67, and a speaker 68.

[0063] The dwelling unit master unit 6 includes a computer system having one or more processors and memory. At least some of the functions of the dwelling unit master unit 6 are realized by the processor of the computer system executing a program stored in the memory of the computer system. The program may be stored in the memory, or may be provided via a telecommunications line such as the Internet, or may be provided by being recorded on a non-transitory recording medium (such as a memory card) that can be read by the computer system.

[0064] The storage unit 62 includes a memory of the computer system. The processing unit 61 includes one or more processors of the computer system. The processing unit 61 executes a program to realize a predetermined function.

[0065] The processing unit 61 has a function as a second setting unit 610. The second setting unit 610 sets the dwelling unit master unit 6 based on setting information acquired from the external storage terminal 2 by the first intercom device 11 (management master unit 3) and transmitted to the dwelling unit master unit 6.

[0066] The storage unit 62 is a storage device configured by a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), etc. The storage unit 62 stores setting information related to the settings of the dwelling unit master unit 6. The processing unit 61 performs processing based on the setting information stored in the storage unit 62.

[0067] If the memory unit 62 has previously stored therein the setting information, the second setting unit 610 sets up the dwelling unit master unit 6 by overwriting the setting information stored in the memory unit 62 with the setting information acquired from the first intercom device 11. If the memory unit 62 has not previously stored therein the setting information, the second setting unit 610 sets up the dwelling unit master unit 6 by storing the setting information acquired from the first intercom device 11 in the memory unit 62.

[0068] The communication unit 63 includes a communication interface device for performing wired communication using the intercom wiring L1. The dwelling unit master unit 6 is capable of communicating with other intercom devices via the communication unit 63.

[0069] The operation unit 64 accepts operations from a user (a resident, a builder, etc.). By operating the operation unit 64, the user can, for example, start and end a call, check the settings of the dwelling unit master unit 6, and manually configure the settings of the dwelling unit master unit 6. The operation unit 64 may include physical buttons or a touch panel.

[0070] The display unit 66 displays information. For example, when the dwelling unit master unit 6 is communicating for a call with another intercom device (the management master unit 3 or the entrance slave unit 5), the display unit 66 displays an image captured by the camera of that intercom device. The display unit 66 also displays the settings of the dwelling unit master unit 6, for example, in response to an operation on the operation unit 64. The display unit 66 also displays a setting screen for setting the dwelling unit master unit 6, for example, in response to an operation on the operation unit 64.

[0071] The microphone 67 converts sound into an electrical signal and picks up the voices of the residents.

[0072] The speaker 68 converts the sound data into sound (air vibrations) and outputs it. For example, when the dwelling unit master unit 6 is communicating with another intercom device (the management master unit 3 or the entrance slave unit 5) or the dwelling unit slave unit 7, the speaker 68 converts the sound data acquired by the microphone of the intercom device or the dwelling unit slave unit 7 into sound and outputs it.

[0073] (6) Residential Sub-unit The dwelling unit sub-unit 7 has, for example, an operation unit, a camera, a microphone, and a speaker. The operation unit accepts operations to call the resident of the dwelling unit. The camera takes a picture of the visitor. The microphone picks up the sound emitted by the visitor. The speaker converts sound data acquired by the microphone 67 of the dwelling unit main unit 6 into sound and outputs it.

[0074] (7) Setting up multiple second intercom devices As described above, in the intercom system 1 of this embodiment, setting information is transmitted from the first intercom device 11 to the multiple second intercom devices 12 via the intercom wiring L1, thereby configuring the multiple second intercom devices 12 collectively.

[0075] The setting information transmitted from the first intercom device 11 to the second intercom device 12 may differ for each second intercom device 12. For example, the setting information transmitted from the first intercom device 11 to the control device 4 may differ from the setting information transmitted from the first intercom device 11 to the front door sub-unit 5 and the setting information transmitted from the first intercom device 11 to the dwelling unit main unit 6. Furthermore, the setting information transmitted from the first intercom device 11 to a certain dwelling unit main unit 6 may differ from the setting information transmitted from the first intercom device 11 to another certain dwelling unit main unit 6.

[0076] That is, the first intercom device 11 acquires multiple pieces of setting information from the external storage terminal 2 via the connection unit 39. The first intercom device 11 transmits the setting information corresponding to the target second intercom device 12 from the first communication unit (communication unit 33) to the second communication unit of the target second intercom device 12 among the multiple second intercom devices 12 via the intercom wiring L1.

[0077] Setting information selected from multiple patterns of setting information may be transmitted to the second intercom device 12. For example, the multiple patterns of setting information may include setting information of a first pattern and setting information of a second pattern. Setting information of the first pattern may be transmitted to one or more of the multiple dwelling unit master units 6, and setting information of the second pattern may be transmitted to another one or more dwelling unit master units 6.

[0078] (8) Setting items for the main unit The setting items for each of the multiple dwelling unit master units 6 will be explained below.

[0079] In the dwelling unit master unit 6, based on the setting information acquired from the first intercom device 11, for example, each setting item listed in [Table 1] is set.

[0080] [Table 1]

[0081] The call settings allow you to set whether or not the dwelling handset 7 has a camera. The call settings also allow you to set the size of the display range and the center position of the image when video captured by the camera of the dwelling handset 7 is displayed on the display unit 66, as well as whether or not the lights on the dwelling handset 7 are turned on when the camera of the dwelling handset 7 is operating. The call settings also allow you to register the management base unit 3 that can be called from the dwelling handset 7. The call settings also allow you to set whether or not video captured by a camera installed in the common area can be displayed on the display unit 66.

[0082] The broadcast setting allows the user to set whether or not the dwelling unit master unit 6 can receive broadcasts aimed at residents of the apartment complex.

[0083] The extension abnormality setting allows the user to set whether or not to notify the dwelling unit base unit 6 when an abnormality occurs in the extension equipment installed in the dwelling unit.

[0084] The circuit settings allow you to set whether or not to output an alarm sound or display from the dwelling unit master unit 6 when the call button of a device connected to the dwelling unit master unit 6 is pressed, as well as the volume of the alarm sound and the content of the alarm display.The circuit settings also allow you to set whether or not to output an alarm sound or display when an abnormality is detected in a circuit or device connected to the dwelling unit master unit 6, as well as the volume of the alarm sound and the content of the alarm display.The circuit settings also allow you to register the detection method of the sensor connected to the dwelling unit master unit 6 (whether the contact is an A contact or a B contact, etc.).

[0085] The alarm settings allow the user to set whether or not disaster information is to be reported from the dwelling unit master unit 6 and whether or not an alarm sound is to be output.

[0086] The security settings allow you to set the delay time before a security alarm is output to the dwelling unit master unit 6 when a security device connected to the dwelling unit master unit 6 detects an intruder entering the dwelling unit, and the length of time the alarm will sound. The security settings also allow you to set whether or not the security device will report to the outside when it detects an intruder entering the dwelling unit. The security settings also allow you to set the length of the alert delay time (the grace period for the resident to go out) during which security detection is disabled after an operation is performed to start security detection by the security device. The security settings also allow you to set whether or not an alarm will sound when there is little time left in the alert delay time.

[0087] The electric lock setting allows you to set whether or not an electric lock is installed at the entrance of the dwelling unit, and the type of electric lock.

[0088] By setting up the network, the dwelling unit base unit 6 can be connected to a network such as the Internet.

[0089] The sound settings allow you to set the type of ring tone that will be output when the dwelling unit master unit 6 receives a call, the volume of the ring tone, the number of times the ring tone will be repeated, whether or not to output an operation sound when operating the operation unit 64 of the dwelling unit master unit 6, the volume of the broadcast, the volume of the security alarm, the volume of the disaster alert sound, etc.

[0090] The call settings allow you to set the content to be displayed when the dwelling unit master unit 6 receives a call. The call settings also allow you to set the answering machine message to be played when the dwelling unit master unit 6 receives a call when the resident is away from home. The call settings also allow you to set whether or not to receive calls or incoming calls from other dwelling units.

[0091] The recording settings allow you to set a storage location for the video captured by the camera of the dwelling unit sub-unit 7 when you receive a call from the dwelling unit sub-unit 7. The recording settings also allow you to set whether or not the dwelling unit main unit 6 will notify the resident that the video has been saved.

[0092] The screen settings allow you to set the brightness of the screen of the display unit 66 and the content to be displayed at startup. Also, if the display unit 66 includes a touch panel, the screen settings allow you to set the response position of the touch panel.

[0093] The language setting allows you to set the language of the audio and display output from the dwelling unit master unit 6.

[0094] Mobile settings allow users to register mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers. The dwelling unit base unit 6 sends alerts and notifications to the registered mobile devices.

[0095] In this way, the dwelling unit master unit 6 (second intercom device 12) has a plurality of setting items. Here, the plurality of setting items include a first setting item that can be set based on a first authority and a second setting item that can be set based on a second authority that is higher than the first authority. The first authority is, for example, authority held by all users or authority held by residents of the dwelling unit. The second authority is, for example, administrator authority held by the manager or builder of the apartment building. For example, the second authority is authenticated by entering an ID and password into the dwelling unit master unit 6. Furthermore, if the first authority is authority held by a resident of the dwelling unit, the first authority is authenticated by, for example, entering an ID and password associated with the resident into the dwelling unit master unit 6.

[0096] The first authority allows only the first setting item to be set, and the second authority allows both the first setting item and the second setting item to be set.

[0097] The second setting unit 610 of the dwelling unit master unit 6 (second intercom device 12) sets at least the second setting items based on the setting information acquired by the second communication unit (communication unit 63). Preferably, the second setting unit 610 sets both the first setting items and the second setting items based on the setting information acquired by the second communication unit.

[0098] For example, the first setting items include the above-mentioned sound settings, call settings, recording settings, screen settings, language settings, and the like.

[0099] For example, the second setting items include registering the management base unit 3 that can be called from the dwelling unit sub-unit 7, setting whether or not images captured by a camera installed in the common area can be displayed on the display unit 66, setting whether or not calls or incoming calls can be received from other dwelling units, and at least some of the circuit settings described above.

[0100] (9) Setting items for the management base unit, control unit, and entrance unit Based on the setting information stored in the external memory terminal 2 connected to the connection unit 39 of the management master unit 3, not only the settings of the multiple dwelling unit master units 6 but also the settings of the management master unit 3, the control device 4 and the entrance slave unit 5 are performed. At least some of the setting items of the management master unit 3, the control device 4 and the entrance slave unit 5 may be the same as at least some of the setting items of the dwelling unit master unit 6.

[0101] For example, the setting items of the management base unit 3 include at least some of the above-mentioned internal line abnormality settings, circuit settings, alarm settings, network settings, sound settings, call settings, recording settings, screen settings, and language settings.

[0102] Specifically, for example, the setting items of the management base unit 3 include internal line abnormality settings (whether to notify the management base unit 3 when an abnormality occurs in an internal line device installed in an apartment building), circuit settings (whether to output an alarm sound or alarm display when an abnormality is detected in a circuit or device connected to the management base unit 3, the volume of the alarm sound, the content of the alarm display; detection method of the sensor connected to the management base unit 3), alarm settings (whether to notify disaster information from the management base unit 3, and whether to output an alarm sound), etc.

[0103] For example, the setting items of the control device 4 include at least some of the above-mentioned circuit settings and network settings.

[0104] Specifically, for example, the setting items of the control device 4 include circuit settings (whether to output an alarm sound or alarm display when an abnormality is detected in a circuit or device connected to the control device 4, the volume of the alarm sound, the content of the alarm display, and the detection method of the sensor connected to the control device 4), and network settings (settings for connecting the control device 4 to a network such as the Internet).

[0105] For example, the setting items of the front door slave unit 5 include at least some of the above-mentioned circuit settings, sound settings, screen settings, and language settings.

[0106] Specifically, for example, the setting items of the front door sub-unit 5 include circuit settings (whether to output an alarm sound or display when an abnormality is detected in a circuit or device connected to the control device 4, the volume of the alarm sound, the content of the alarm display; detection method of the sensor connected to the front door sub-unit 5), sound settings (whether to output an operation sound when the operation unit 54 of the front door sub-unit 5 is operated), screen settings (brightness of the screen of the display unit 56 and the content displayed at startup; if the display unit 56 includes a touch panel, the response position of the touch panel), language settings (language of the voice and display output from the front door sub-unit 5), etc.

[0107] (10) Operation sequence Next, with reference to Fig. 3, a series of processes for setting up the first intercom device 11 and multiple (two in Fig. 3) second intercom devices 12 based on the setting information stored in the external storage terminal 2 will be described. However, the sequence shown in Fig. 3 is merely an example, and the order of the processes may be changed as appropriate, and processes may be added or omitted as appropriate.

[0108] First, the installer stores multiple pieces of setting information corresponding to the first intercom device 11 and multiple second intercom devices 12 in the external storage terminal 2. Specifically, the installer starts a dedicated tool using a computer terminal such as a personal computer, and generates multiple pieces of setting information using the dedicated tool. Then, the installer stores the multiple pieces of setting information in the external storage terminal 2 connected to the computer terminal. The dedicated tool is built, for example, on a web server accessible from the computer terminal.

[0109] A first intercom device 11 and a plurality of second intercom devices 12 are installed in the apartment building. Furthermore, the first intercom device 11 and each of the plurality of second intercom devices 12 are connected via intercom wiring L1. The first intercom device 11 can identify the plurality of second intercom devices 12 by the identification information of each second intercom device 12. The identification information is, for example, the device ID of the second intercom device 12 and / or the room number registered in the dwelling unit master unit 6 serving as the second intercom device 12.

[0110] Furthermore, the external storage terminal 2 stores the identification information of each second intercom device 12 in association with the setting information.

[0111] After connecting the first intercom device 11 and each of the plurality of second intercom devices 12 via the intercom wiring L1, the installer connects the external storage terminal 2 to the connection unit 39 of the first intercom device 11. Then, the first intercom device 11 recognizes the external storage terminal 2 (step ST1).

[0112] The first intercom device 11 reads out setting information corresponding to the first intercom device 11 from the external storage terminal 2 (step ST2). That is, the first intercom device 11 reads out setting information associated with the identification information of the first intercom device 11 from the external storage terminal 2. The first intercom device 11 sets up the first intercom device 11 based on the read setting information (step ST3).

[0113] Furthermore, the first intercom device 11 reads out setting information corresponding to the other devices from the external storage terminal 2 (step ST4). More specifically, the first intercom device 11 reads out a plurality of pieces of setting information corresponding to the plurality of second intercom devices 12 from the external storage terminal 2. The first intercom device 11 outputs the read out plurality of pieces of setting information to the corresponding second intercom devices 12 (step ST5).

[0114] Each of the plurality of second intercom devices 12 sets its own device (second intercom device 12) based on the setting information acquired from the first intercom device 11 (step ST6).

[0115] With the above, the setting of the first intercom device 11 and the plurality of second intercom devices 12 is completed.

[0116] The computer terminal also stores a plurality of pieces of setting information corresponding to the first intercom device 11 and the plurality of second intercom devices 12. Therefore, the installer can view the setting information for each intercom device.

[0117] (Modification of the embodiment) Modifications of the embodiment are listed below. The following modifications may be implemented in appropriate combination. Hereinafter, the configuration of the above-described embodiment will be referred to as a basic example.

[0118] In the basic example, the management master unit 3 is a first intercom device 11, and each of the control device 4, the front door sub-unit 5, and the multiple dwelling unit master units 6 is a second intercom device 12. Alternatively, the management master unit 3 may be a second intercom device 12, or at least one of the control device 4, the front door sub-unit 5, or the multiple dwelling unit master units 6 may be a first intercom device 11. However, to reduce the effort required to set up the multiple (numerous) dwelling unit master units 6, it is preferable that each of the multiple dwelling unit master units 6 is a second intercom device 12. Furthermore, since the management master unit 3 and the control device 4 are devices that communicate with the multiple dwelling unit master units 6 after installation, communication settings between the multiple dwelling unit master units 6 are configured during installation. Therefore, it is preferable that the management master unit 3 or the control device 4 is a first intercom device 11, because this communication setting can be used to send setting information from the first intercom device 11 to the multiple dwelling unit master units 6.

[0119] More preferably, the first intercom device 11 is one of the control device 4 and the management master unit 3, and the multiple second intercom devices 12 include the other of the control device 4 and the management master unit 3, a front door sub-unit 5, and an apartment master unit 6.

[0120] In the first intercom device 11 and the second intercom device 12, at least some of the setting items may already be set at the time of shipping from the factory. In this case, the default setting items may be overwritten with the setting information stored in the external storage terminal 2.

[0121] The intercom system 1 may include a plurality of management master units 3. The intercom system 1 may include a plurality of control units 4. The intercom system 1 may include a plurality of entrance slave units 5.

[0122] The intercom system 1 may include a plurality of first intercom devices 11.

[0123] The intercom system 1 of the present disclosure includes a computer system. The computer system is primarily composed of a processor and memory as hardware. At least a portion of the functions of the intercom system 1 of the present disclosure are realized by the processor executing a program stored in the computer system's memory. The program may be pre-stored in the computer system's memory, provided via a telecommunications line, or provided in a non-transitory recording medium readable by the computer system, such as a memory card, optical disk, or hard disk drive. The processor of the computer system is composed of one or more electronic circuits, including a semiconductor integrated circuit (IC) or a large-scale integrated circuit (LSI). The integrated circuits, such as ICs and LSIs, are referred to by different names depending on the degree of integration, and include integrated circuits called system LSIs, very large-scale integrations (VLSIs), or ultra-large-scale integrations (ULSIs). Furthermore, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), which are programmed after the LSI is manufactured, or logic devices that allow the reconfiguration of internal connections or circuit partitions within the LSI, can also be used as processors. The electronic circuits may be integrated into one chip or distributed across multiple chips. The chips may be integrated into one device or distributed across multiple devices. The computer system referred to here includes a microcontroller having one or more processors and one or more memories. Therefore, the microcontroller is also composed of one or more electronic circuits including a semiconductor integrated circuit or a large-scale integrated circuit.

[0124] (summary) The above-described embodiments and the like disclose the following aspects.

[0125] The intercom system (1) according to the first aspect includes a plurality of intercom devices that communicate with each other via an intercom wiring (L1). The plurality of intercom devices include a first intercom device (11) and one or more second intercom devices (12). The first intercom device (11) has a connection unit (39) to which an external storage terminal (2) can be connected, and a first communication unit (communication unit 33). The one or more second intercom devices (12) have second communication units (communication units 43, 53, 63) that can communicate with the first communication unit via the intercom wiring (L1), and a setting unit (second setting unit 410, 510, 610). The first intercom device (11) transmits setting information acquired from the external storage terminal (2) via the connection unit (39) from the first communication unit to the second communication unit via the intercom wiring (L1). The setting unit sets the second intercom device (12) based on the setting information acquired by the second communication unit.

[0126] According to the above configuration, the time and effort required for setting the second intercom device (12) can be reduced compared to when the second intercom device (12) is set up manually by an installer.

[0127] In the intercom system (1) according to the second aspect, in the first aspect, the first intercom device (11) is the control device (4) or the management master unit (3). The control device (4) controls communication between the entrance slave unit (5) and the dwelling unit master unit (6) by communicating with the entrance slave unit (5) and the dwelling unit master unit (6) via the intercom wiring (L1). The entrance slave unit (5) is installed at the common entrance of the apartment building. The dwelling unit master unit (6) is installed in a dwelling unit of the apartment building. The management master unit (3) is installed in a manager's room of the apartment building.

[0128] According to the above configuration, compared to when the first intercom device (11) is the dwelling unit master unit (6), it is easier for the installer to go to the location where the first intercom device (11) is installed to connect the external memory terminal (2) to the connection part (39).

[0129] In the intercom system (1) according to the third aspect, in the first or second aspect, the one or more second intercom devices (12) include a dwelling unit master unit (6) installed in a dwelling unit of the apartment building.

[0130] According to the above configuration, even if the dwelling unit master unit (6) has a large number of setting items, the setting can be easily completed.

[0131] In addition, in an intercom system (1) according to a fourth aspect, in any one of the first to third aspects, the multiple intercom devices include a front door sub-unit (5), a dwelling unit main unit (6), a control device (4), and a management main unit (3). The front door sub-unit (5) is installed at a common entrance of the apartment building. The dwelling unit main unit (6) is installed in a dwelling unit of the apartment building. The control device (4) controls communication between the front door sub-unit (5) and the dwelling unit main unit (6) by communicating with the front door sub-unit (5) and the dwelling unit main unit (6) via intercom wiring (L1). The management main unit (3) is installed in a caretaker's room of the apartment building. The first intercom device (11) is one of the control device (4) and the management main unit (3). One or more second intercom devices (12) include the other of the control device (4) and the management main unit (3), the front door sub-unit (5), and the dwelling unit main unit (6).

[0132] According to the above configuration, the settings of the plurality of second intercom devices (12) can be performed collectively.

[0133] In addition, in the intercom system (1) according to the fifth aspect, in any one of the first to fourth aspects, the first intercom device (11) configures the first intercom device (11) based on the configuration information acquired from the external storage terminal (2) via the connection unit (39).

[0134] According to the above configuration, it is possible to reduce the time and effort required for setting up the first intercom device (11).

[0135] In addition, in the intercom system (1) according to a sixth aspect, in any one of the first to fifth aspects, the one or more second intercom devices (12) are a plurality of second intercom devices (12). The first intercom device (11) acquires a plurality of pieces of setting information from the external storage terminal (2) via the connection unit (39). The first intercom device (11) transmits setting information corresponding to a target second intercom device (12) from the first communication unit (communication unit 33) via the intercom wiring (L1) to a second communication unit (communication unit 43, 53, 63) of a target second intercom device (12) among the plurality of second intercom devices (12).

[0136] According to the above configuration, the settings of the plurality of second intercom devices (12) can be performed collectively.

[0137] In addition, in the intercom system (1) according to a seventh aspect, in any one of the first to sixth aspects, the second intercom device (12) has a plurality of setting items. The plurality of setting items include a first setting item that can be set based on a first authority and a second setting item that can be set based on a second authority that is higher than the first authority. A setting unit (second setting unit 410, 510, 610) sets at least the second setting item based on setting information acquired by a second communication unit (communication unit 43, 53, 63).

[0138] According to the above configuration, the second setting items that need to be set at the time of installation can be easily set.

[0139] In addition, in the intercom system (1) according to the eighth aspect, in the seventh aspect, the setting unit (second setting unit 410, 510, 610) sets both the first setting item and the second setting item based on the setting information acquired by the second communication unit (communication unit 43, 53, 63).

[0140] According to the above configuration, the first setting item can also be set easily.

[0141] The configurations other than the first aspect are not essential for the intercom system (1) and can be omitted as appropriate.

[0142] Moreover, a first intercom device (11) according to the ninth aspect is used in the intercom system (1) according to any one of the first to eighth aspects.

[0143] According to the above configuration, it is possible to reduce the time and effort required for setting up the second intercom device (12).

[0144] A second intercom device (12) according to a tenth aspect is used in the intercom system (1) according to any one of the first to eighth aspects.

[0145] According to the above configuration, it is possible to reduce the time and effort required for setting up the second intercom device (12). [Explanation of symbols]

[0146] 1. Intercom System 2 External storage device 3 Management unit 4. Control device 5. Entrance door unit 6. Residential base unit 11 First intercom device 12 Second intercom device 33 Communications Department (First Communications Department) 39 Connection 43, 53, 63 Communication Department (Second Communication Department) 410, 510, 610 Second setting unit (setting unit) L1 intercom wiring

Claims

1. A plurality of intercom devices are provided which communicate with each other via intercom wiring, The plurality of intercom devices a first intercom device having a connection unit to which an external storage terminal can be connected and a first communication unit; one or more second intercom devices having a second communication unit capable of communicating with the first communication unit via the intercom wiring and a setting unit, the first intercom device transmits the setting information acquired from the external storage terminal via the connection unit from the first communication unit to the second communication unit via the intercom wiring; the setting unit sets the second intercom device based on the setting information acquired by the second communication unit. Intercom system.

2. The first intercom device is A control device that controls communication between a front door slave unit installed at a common entrance of an apartment building and a dwelling unit master unit installed in a dwelling unit of the apartment building by communicating with the front door slave unit and the dwelling unit master unit via the intercom wiring, or A management base unit is installed in the manager's room of the apartment complex.

2. The intercom system according to claim 1.

3. The one or more second intercom devices include a dwelling unit base unit installed in a dwelling unit of the apartment building.

2. The intercom system according to claim 1.

4. The plurality of intercom devices A door sub-unit installed at the common entrance of an apartment building; a dwelling unit master unit installed in a dwelling unit of the apartment building; a control device that controls communication between the entrance slave unit and the dwelling unit master unit by communicating with the entrance slave unit and the dwelling unit master unit via the intercom wiring; a management base unit installed in a manager's room of the apartment building, the first intercom device is one of the control device and the management base device, The one or more second intercom devices include the other of the control device and the management master device, the entrance slave device, and the dwelling unit master device.

2. The intercom system according to claim 1.

5. the first intercom device configures the first intercom device based on the configuration information acquired from the external storage terminal via the connection unit; 2. The intercom system according to claim 1.

6. the one or more second intercom devices are a plurality of the second intercom devices, The first intercom device is acquiring a plurality of pieces of the setting information from the external storage terminal via the connection unit; transmitting setting information corresponding to the target second intercom device from the first communication unit to the second communication unit of a target second intercom device among the plurality of second intercom devices via the intercom wiring; 2. The intercom system according to claim 1.

7. the second intercom device has a plurality of setting items, The plurality of setting items are: a first setting item that can be set based on a first authority; a second setting item that can be set based on a second authority that is higher than the first authority, the setting unit sets at least the second setting item based on the setting information acquired by the second communication unit.

2. The intercom system according to claim 1.

8. the setting unit sets both the first setting item and the second setting item based on the setting information acquired by the second communication unit.

8. The intercom system according to claim 7.

9. 10. The intercom system according to claim 1, First intercom device.

10. 10. The intercom system according to claim 1, Second intercom device.

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