Crime prevention system, crime prevention method, and program

Abstract

To provide a crime prevention system or the like for constructing a crime prevention network suitable for detecting a criminal vehicle by utilizing a sales network of a vehicle refueling station.SOLUTION: The crime prevention system includes a crime vehicle information acquisition unit, a monitoring image information acquisition unit, a determination unit, and a control unit. The crime vehicle information acquisition unit acquires crime vehicle information including license plate information of a crime vehicle. The monitoring image information acquisition unit acquires image information of a vehicle to be refueled at a refueling position from a monitoring device that monitors a refueling status. The determination part reads supply object vehicle information including license plate information of the supply object vehicle from the image information, and determines whether the supply object vehicle corresponds to the crime vehicle specified by the crime vehicle information based on the license plate information. The control unit stops the refueling operation of the refueling device to the refueling target vehicle based on the determination result.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a security system, a security method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] When the incident occurred, police had to go to the store where the security cameras were installed to obtain security camera footage.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a technology for stopping the power supply to a stolen vehicle. Specifically, the external authentication device in the power supply system disclosed in Patent Document 1 receives vehicle-specific information transmitted from a security unit built into the vehicle and compares the information with stolen product information. If the unique information matches the stolen product information, the external authentication device stops the power supply to the vehicle. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-134566 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The power supply system disclosed in Patent Document 1 requires a security unit to be built into the vehicle. Meanwhile, security cameras are used to monitor fuel supply stations where vehicles are refueled, but the information obtained from the security cameras is only used to a limited extent.

[0006] In view of the above-mentioned problems, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a crime prevention system or the like that constructs a suitable crime prevention network for detecting criminal vehicles by utilizing the sales network of vehicle fueling stations. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The crime prevention system according to the present disclosure includes a criminal vehicle information acquisition unit, a surveillance image information acquisition unit, a determination unit, and a control unit. The criminal vehicle information acquisition unit acquires criminal vehicle information including license plate information of the criminal vehicle. The surveillance image information acquisition unit acquires image information of a vehicle to be refueled that is located at a refueling location from a monitoring device that monitors the refueling situation. The determination unit reads refueling target vehicle information including license plate information of the vehicle to be refueled from the image information, and determines whether the vehicle to be refueled corresponds to the criminal vehicle identified by the criminal vehicle information based on the license plate information. The control unit stops the refueling operation of the refueling device to the vehicle to be refueled based on the determination result.

[0008] The crime prevention method according to the present disclosure causes a computer to execute the following processes: The computer acquires criminal vehicle information, including license plate information of the criminal vehicle; The computer acquires image information of the vehicle to be refueled that is located at the refueling location, from a monitoring device that monitors the refueling situation; The computer reads the refueling target vehicle information, including the license plate information of the vehicle to be refueled, from the image information, and determines, based on the license plate information, whether the vehicle to be refueled corresponds to the criminal vehicle identified by the criminal vehicle information; The computer stops the refueling operation of the refueling device to the vehicle to be refueled, based on the determination result.

[0009] The program disclosed herein causes a computer to execute the following crime prevention method. The computer acquires criminal vehicle information, including license plate information of the criminal vehicle. The computer acquires image information of the vehicle to be refueled at the refueling location from a monitoring device that monitors the refueling situation. The computer reads the refueling target vehicle information, including the license plate information of the vehicle to be refueled, from the image information, and determines whether the vehicle to be refueled corresponds to the criminal vehicle identified by the criminal vehicle information based on the license plate information. The computer stops the refueling operation of the refueling device to the vehicle to be refueled based on the determination result. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a crime prevention system, a crime prevention method, and a program that construct a suitable crime prevention network for detecting criminal vehicles by utilizing the sales network of vehicle fueling stations. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a security system according to the present disclosure. [Figure 2] 1 is a first flowchart of a crime prevention method according to the present disclosure. [Figure 3] 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating the configuration of a criminal vehicle detection system according to the present disclosure. [Figure 4] 10 is an example of the data configuration of license plate information of a vehicle involved in a crime according to the present disclosure. [Figure 5] 10 is an example of a data configuration of replenishment target vehicle information according to the present disclosure. [Figure 6] 10 is a second flowchart of the crime prevention method according to the present disclosure. [Figure 7] 10 is a processing flow for permitting refueling when no criminal vehicle is detected according to the present disclosure. [Figure 8] 10 is a presentation example of the detection status presentation unit according to the present disclosure when no criminal vehicle is detected. [Figure 9] 10 is a processing flow for permitting refueling when a criminal vehicle is falsely detected according to the present disclosure. [Figure 10] 10 is a presentation example of a detection status presentation unit according to the present disclosure when a criminal vehicle is detected. [Figure 11] 10 is a process flow for refueling when a criminal vehicle is erroneously detected according to the present disclosure. [Figure 12] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a computer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] The present invention will be described below through embodiments of the invention, but the invention according to the claims is not limited to the following embodiments. Furthermore, not all of the configurations described in the embodiments are necessarily essential means for solving the problems. For clarity of explanation, the following description and drawings have been omitted and simplified as appropriate. In each drawing, the same elements are assigned the same reference numerals, and duplicate explanations are omitted as necessary.

[0013] <First Embodiment> The following describes a first embodiment. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a security system 10 according to the present disclosure. The security system 10 is used to detect criminal vehicles. The security system 10 mainly comprises a criminal vehicle information acquisition unit 101, a surveillance image information acquisition unit 102, a determination unit 103, and a control unit 104. The security system 10 may be implemented as hardware. Alternatively, the security system 10 may be implemented as software using distributed processing such as cloud computing.

[0014] The criminal vehicle information acquisition unit 101 acquires criminal vehicle information including license plate information of the criminal vehicle. Typical criminal vehicle information is a vehicle registration number that functions as identification information that uniquely identifies the criminal vehicle. The license plate is also called a vehicle registration plate, and the vehicle registration number is written on the license plate. The criminal vehicle information is, for example, information about vehicles involved in crimes that has been made public by the police. The criminal vehicle information acquisition unit 101 outputs the criminal vehicle information to the determination unit 103.

[0015] The surveillance image information acquisition unit 102 acquires image information of the vehicle to be refueled at the refueling location from a surveillance device that monitors the refueling situation. Here, refueling includes refueling, power supply, or hydrogen filling. The surveillance device is installed at the refueling station and monitors the refueling situation of the vehicle. More specifically, the surveillance device is, for example, a security camera installed at the refueling station, such as a gas station or a hydrogen station. The surveillance image information acquisition unit 102 outputs image information of the vehicle to be refueled, which is a vehicle that uses refueling, to the determination unit 103.

[0016] The determination unit 103 receives the offense vehicle information and image information of the vehicle to be resupplied, and reads the offense vehicle information, including the license plate information of the vehicle to be resupplied, from the acquired image information. The offense vehicle information may include the vehicle model, exterior color, and exterior features. The determination unit 103 determines whether the offense vehicle identified by the offense vehicle information is a vehicle to be resupplied, based on the license plate information.

[0017] The control unit 104 stops the refueling operation of the fuel supply device, such as a fuel supply device or a hydrogen filling device, to the target vehicle based on the determination result of the determination unit 103. In this way, the security system 10 can obstruct the movement of the criminal vehicle and prevent the criminal vehicle from escaping.

[0018] Next, the processing executed by the security system 10 will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a first flowchart of the security method according to the present disclosure.

[0019] First, in step S11, the offender vehicle information acquisition unit 101 acquires offender vehicle information including license plate information of the offender vehicle. Specifically, the offender vehicle information acquisition unit 101 acquires the offender vehicle information by communicating with a police database, for example.

[0020] Next, in step S12, the monitoring image information acquisition unit 102 acquires image information of the vehicle to be refueled at the refueling location from a monitoring device such as a security camera that monitors the refueling situation, such as refueling and power supply.

[0021] In step S13, the determination unit 103 receives the criminal vehicle information and the image information of the replenishment target vehicle from the criminal vehicle information acquisition unit 101 and the surveillance image information acquisition unit 102. The determination unit 103 reads the replenishment target vehicle information including the license plate information of the replenishment target vehicle from the image information.

[0022] Furthermore, in step S14, the determination unit 103 determines whether the vehicle to be replenished corresponds to the criminal vehicle identified by the criminal vehicle information based on the license plate information. The determination unit 103 outputs the determination result to the control unit 104. If the control unit 104 determines that the vehicle to be replenished corresponds to the criminal vehicle identified by the criminal vehicle information, it starts step S15. If not, the control unit 104 ends step S15. In this case, the security system 10 suspends processing at step S15.

[0023] In step S15, the control unit 104 stops the refueling operation of the refueling device to the target vehicle. With this, the security system 10 ends the processing.

[0024] Using the above method, the security system 10 determines whether the vehicle to be refueled corresponds to the criminal vehicle based on the acquired criminal vehicle information, and if it determines that the vehicle is the criminal vehicle, stops refueling. In this way, the security system 10 can detect the criminal vehicle and stop supplying fuel to the criminal vehicle.

[0025] The security system 10 may also include a processor and a storage device (not shown). The storage device of the security system 10 may include a storage device including a nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory or a solid-state drive (SSD). In this case, the storage device stores a computer program (hereinafter simply referred to as a program) for executing the above-described method. The processor also loads the computer program from the storage device into a buffer memory such as a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) and executes the program.

[0026] Each component of the security system 10 may be implemented using dedicated hardware. Furthermore, some or all of the components may be implemented using general-purpose or dedicated circuits, processors, or a combination thereof. These may be implemented using a single chip or multiple chips connected via a bus. Some or all of the components of each device may be implemented using a combination of the above-mentioned circuits and programs. The processor may be a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or the like. At least some of the processing performed by the security system 10 may be provided as software as a service (SaaS). The configurations described herein may also be applied to other devices or systems described below in this disclosure.

[0027] As described above, according to this embodiment, it is possible to provide a crime prevention system, a crime prevention method, and a program that construct a suitable crime prevention network for detecting criminal vehicles by utilizing the sales network of vehicle fueling stations.

[0028] <Embodiment 2> Next, the configuration of the criminal vehicle detection system 1 will be described with reference to Fig. 3. Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of the configuration of the criminal vehicle detection system 1 according to the present disclosure. The criminal vehicle detection system 1 is used to detect criminal vehicles and stop refueling based on information in a criminal vehicle information database 11 (criminal vehicle information DB11). Note that DB is an abbreviation for Database. The criminal vehicle detection system 1 is also used to detect criminal vehicles and report them. The criminal vehicle detection system 1 mainly comprises the criminal vehicle information database 11, a monitoring device 12, a refueling device 13, a crime prevention system 20, and a report receiving device 21.

[0029] The criminal vehicle information database 11 contains criminal vehicle information published by the police, including license plate information 111 and license plate images 112 of criminal vehicles. The criminal vehicle information database 11 is updated periodically or whenever new information is added. The criminal vehicle information database 11 is managed by the police, a security company, or a third party, and returns information in response to inquiries. The criminal vehicle information database 11 may also output information to the security system 20.

[0030] Here, a criminal vehicle is information about a vehicle that the police or other authorities have determined to be involved in a crime. Specifically, a criminal vehicle is, for example, a stolen vehicle or a vehicle on the run. Furthermore, the license plate information 111 includes the area name, classification number, hiragana, serial number, and paint color of the license plate of the criminal vehicle. The license plate information 111 may be missing some of the area name, classification number, hiragana, serial number, and paint color. The license plate image 112 is an image that includes the license plate of the criminal vehicle within its range. Note that the license plate image 112 does not have to be registered in the criminal vehicle information database 11.

[0031] The license plate information 111 of a vehicle involved in a crime will be described in detail with reference to Figure 4. Figure 4 shows an example of the data configuration of the license plate information 111 of a vehicle involved in a crime according to the present disclosure. Here, the license plate information consists of seven items: vehicle number, area name code, color code, kana, reason for prohibition, registration date, and image code. The vehicle number indicates the serial designation number and classification number of the automobile registration number. The area name code indicates the area name written on the license plate. The color code indicates the paint color of the license plate. The kana indicates distinguishing characters such as hiragana written on the license plate. The image code indicates the image code of the license plate image.

[0032] The item IDs (identifiers) for each item are CAR_NB, KYAKU_PN, KYAKU_CD, KYAKU_HL, KINSI_RIYU, TOROKU_YMD, and GAZOU_CD. Here, the type and number of digits for attribute 1 describes the attribute type and number of digits for each item in the database. In other words, the 9(8) shown as attribute 1 for the vehicle number indicates that the vehicle number data is an attribute named 9 in the database and is data starting from 8 digits. In attribute 1, each item has the following attributes, from top to bottom: 9(8), 9(2), 9(2), 9(2), 9(1), no attribute, and no attribute.

[0033] Additionally, the attribute type indicates the type of variable for each item. Here, the attribute items indicate that all items are of char type, and the number of digits for each item is 8, 2, 2, 2, 1, 8, and 1 digit. Next, the primary key items indicate the importance of each item, and the marked vehicle number, area code, color code, and kana information are the main key data. NOT_NULL items indicate that the items are required for data registration. In this case, information for which no data is entered in the vehicle number, area code, and color code marked in the NOT_NULL item cannot be registered in the crime vehicle information database 11.

[0034] Finally, the item description column provides additional information about each item. Specifically, data for each item other than the reason for prohibition is updated by information from the police. Furthermore, the vehicle number information consists of a classification number, vehicle number, and a 0. Furthermore, the reason for prohibition is entered as a number from 0 to 4, with 0 indicating unavailable, 1 indicating stolen, 2 indicating wanted, 3 indicating dangerous vehicle, and 4 indicating other reasons.

[0035] The monitoring device 12 is a device that monitors the refueling situation in a refueling facility, with a monitoring image including a target vehicle at a refueling location. The monitoring device 12 outputs the monitoring image to the security system 20. Specifically, the monitoring device 12 is, for example, a security camera installed at a gas station. In particular, the security camera is used by a self-service gas station attendant to issue permission for refueling requests from customers for each individual lane. The individual lane corresponds to a refueling location. Refueling can be, for example, refueling, power supplying, or hydrogen filling. The refueling facility can be, for example, a gas station, a charging station, or a hydrogen station.

[0036] The refueling device 13 is a device that refuels vehicles at a refueling facility. Specifically, the refueling device 13 is, for example, a fueling device, a charging device, or a hydrogen filling device. At a self-service gas station, the refueling device can refuel a vehicle when a store clerk issues permission in response to a customer's request for refueling. The refueling operation of the refueling device 13 is controlled by the security system 20.

[0037] The crime prevention system 20 mainly comprises a criminal vehicle information acquisition unit 101, a surveillance image information acquisition unit 102, a determination unit 103, a control unit 104, a detection status presentation unit 105, an operation reception unit 106, and a transmission unit 107.

[0038] The criminal vehicle information acquisition unit 101 acquires criminal vehicle information from the criminal vehicle information database 11. More specifically, the criminal vehicle information acquisition unit 101, for example, receives periodic output from the criminal vehicle information database 11 to acquire criminal vehicle information. The criminal vehicle information acquisition unit 101 may also periodically acquire criminal vehicle information from the connected criminal vehicle information database 11. This allows the security system 20 to always refer to the latest information to detect criminal vehicles. The criminal vehicle information acquisition unit 101 outputs the criminal vehicle information to the determination unit 103. The surveillance image information acquisition unit 102 acquires surveillance image information of a vehicle to be refueled that is located at a refueling location from the monitoring device 12. The image information of the vehicle to be refueled is output to the determination unit 103.

[0039] The determination unit 103 receives the offense vehicle information and image information of the vehicle to be replenished, and reads the offense vehicle information, including the license plate information of the vehicle to be replenished, from the image information acquired from the monitoring device. The offense vehicle information may include the vehicle model, exterior color, and exterior features. The determination unit 103 determines whether the vehicle to be replenished corresponds to the offense vehicle identified by the offense vehicle information based on the license plate information. The determination unit 103 outputs the determination result to the control unit 104. The determination unit 103 may also extract and store an image of the license plate of the vehicle to be replenished from the image information acquired from the monitoring device of the vehicle to be replenished.

[0040] The replenishment target vehicle information will now be described in detail with reference to Figure 5. Figure 5 shows an example of the data configuration of the replenishment target vehicle information according to the present disclosure. Here, the replenishment target vehicle information consists of five items: the vehicle number, the area name code which is the area name written on the license plate, the color code which is the color of the license plate, the hiragana or kana written, and the registration date. The item IDs (identifiers) of each item are CAR_NB, KYAKU_PN, KYAKU_CD, KYAKU_HL, and TOROKU_YMD.

[0041] The attribute 1 type + number of digits describes the attribute type and number of digits for each item in the database. In other words, the notation 9(8) for the car number indicates that the data has an attribute named 9 in the database and is made up of 8 digits. In attribute 1, each item has the attributes 9(8), 9(2), 9(2), 9(2) and no attribute.

[0042] Additionally, the attribute type indicates the variable type of each item. Here, the attribute items indicate that all items are char type, and the number of digits is 8, 2, 2, 2, and 8 for each item. Next, the primary key items indicate the importance of each item, and the marked vehicle number, area code, color code, and kana information are the main key data. NOT_NULL items indicate that they are required items for data registration. In this case, information that does not have data entered in the vehicle number, area code, and color code marked in the NOT_NULL item will not be registered.

[0043] Finally, an explanation of each item is added in the item description column. Specifically, the data for each item is updated using camera images. Also, the vehicle number information consists of a classification number, a vehicle number, and a 0.

[0044] The control unit 104 stops the refueling operation of the refueling device 13 to the vehicle to be refueled, based on the received determination result of the determination unit 103. The control unit 104 also controls the detection status presentation unit 105, the operation reception unit 106, and the transmission unit 107 based on the determination result.

[0045] If the security system 20 is equipped with a security device such as an electric gate, the control unit 104 may control the security device upon detecting a criminal vehicle. The control unit 104 may also gradually change the control of the security device based on the reason for prohibition in the criminal vehicle information. This allows the security system 20 to take security measures according to the priority set for the criminal vehicle.

[0046] The detection status presentation unit 105 presents the criminal vehicle detection status to the manager of the refueling device based on the determination result of the determination unit 103. The presentation method may be visual presentation such as display on a monitor. The presentation method may also be auditory presentation by sound or tactile presentation by vibration.

[0047] The detection status presentation unit 105 may present the license plate image 112 of the detected offending vehicle together with the detection of the offending vehicle. In this case, the detection status presentation unit 105 may also simultaneously present an image of the license plate of the vehicle to be refueled near the license plate image 112 of the offending vehicle. This allows the manager of the refueling device 13 to quickly and easily verify whether the vehicle to be refueled is the offending vehicle.

[0048] Furthermore, the detection status presentation unit 105 may forcibly transition the operation screen of the manager of the refueling device 13 to a refueling permission / prohibition screen upon detection of a criminal vehicle. This makes it less likely that the manager will overlook the detection of a criminal vehicle. Here, the manager of the refueling device 13 is, for example, a clerk at a self-service gas station.

[0049] The operation reception unit 106 receives operations from an administrator of the refueling device 13 that uses the system. The operation reception unit 106 receives predetermined information from, for example, an information input device such as a keyboard or switch that the administrator uses to input various instructions. Specifically, the operation reception unit 106, for example, releases the suspension of the refueling operation of the refueling device 13 in response to an operation by the administrator. This can avoid problems that may occur if the security system 20 halts refueling due to an erroneous determination.

[0050] Furthermore, when a refueling permission / prohibition screen is displayed on the administrator's operation screen, the operation reception unit 106 may request the administrator to perform a task that imposes a high workload when canceling the refueling permission / prohibition screen. Specifically, the task that imposes a high workload may be, for example, pressing and holding a button, pressing multiple buttons simultaneously, operating another terminal, or entering a PIN. In this way, the security system 20 can prevent the administrator from mistakenly canceling the suspension of the refueling operation due to a series of tasks.

[0051] The transmitting unit 107 transmits to the notification receiving device 21 notification information including the target vehicle information of the target vehicle determined to correspond to the criminal vehicle information and the location information of the monitoring device. The transmitting unit 107 may also receive the name and registration number of the registered person associated with the non-cash payment method registered for refueling and include them in the notification information. Non-cash payment methods include, for example, credit cards or mobile payments. This makes it easier for the police to identify the criminal vehicle and prevent fraudulent use of credit cards.

[0052] The notification receiving device 21 is a device that receives notification information transmitted from the transmitting unit 107 of the security system 20. Specifically, the notification receiving device 21 is, for example, a receiving terminal installed in a police station.

[0053] Next, the processing executed by the security system 20 will be described with reference to Fig. 6. Fig. 6 is a second flowchart of the security method according to the present disclosure. Note that, as an example, the processing of the security system 20 at a self-service gas station will be described here.

[0054] First, in step S21, the offense vehicle information acquisition unit 101 acquires offense vehicle information such as license plate information 111 and license plate image 112 from the police offense vehicle information database 11. For example, the offense vehicle information acquisition unit 101 connects to the police offense vehicle information database 11 to acquire the offense vehicle information. The offense vehicle information acquisition unit 101 may acquire the offense vehicle information by receiving distribution from the police offense vehicle information database 11. The offense vehicle information acquisition unit 101 outputs the acquired offense vehicle information to the determination unit 103.

[0055] Next, in step S22, the monitoring image information acquisition unit 102 acquires image information of the vehicle to be refueled that is located at the refueling position from the monitoring device 12. The monitoring device 12 monitors the lane in which a refueling device, which is the refueling device 13, is installed. The monitoring image information acquisition unit 102 outputs the acquired image information to the determination unit 103.

[0056] In step S23, the determination unit 103 determines whether the replenishment target vehicle corresponds to the offending vehicle identified by the offending vehicle information based on the license plate information. Specifically, the determination unit 103 receives the offending vehicle information and image information of the replenishment target vehicle from the offending vehicle information acquisition unit 101 and the surveillance image information acquisition unit 102. The determination unit 103 reads the replenishment target vehicle information, including the license plate information of the replenishment target vehicle, from the image information. Furthermore, the determination unit 103 determines whether the license plate information 111 of the offending vehicle matches the license plate information of the replenishment target vehicle read from the image information of the replenishment target vehicle.

[0057] If the two pieces of license plate information match, the security system 20 determines that the replenishment target vehicle corresponds to the criminal vehicle, and starts step S24. If not, the security system 20 starts step S27.

[0058] Furthermore, in step S24, the transmitting unit 107 transmits notification information including the refueling target vehicle information of the refueling target vehicle determined to correspond to the criminal vehicle and the location information of the monitoring device to the police notification receiving device 21. At this time, the transmitting unit 107 may include in the notification information the registered name and PAN (Primary Account Number) of the credit card or the like registered for payment for the refueling read by the control unit 104. Next, in step S25, the control unit 104 performs processing to stop the operation of the refueling device in the individual lane where the refueling target vehicle determined to correspond to the criminal vehicle is located.

[0059] In step S24, the determination unit 103 may extract an image of the driver of the vehicle to be replenished that has been determined to be a criminal vehicle, and output the image to the transmission unit 107. In this case, the transmission unit 107 includes the image of the driver in the report information and transmits it to the police report receiving device 21. This allows the crime prevention system 20 to report information about people who are likely to be involved in a crime.

[0060] In step S26, the security system 20 performs a process to cancel the refueling suspension of the individual lane in response to an operation by the administrator of the refueling device 13. Specifically, the detection status presentation unit 105 of the security system 20 presents, on an operation screen of the administrator of the refueling device 13, that a refueling target vehicle corresponding to the criminal vehicle has been detected. If the administrator confirms that the refueling target vehicle does not correspond to the criminal vehicle, the administrator performs an operation to cancel the refueling suspension. The operation reception unit 106 accepts the administrator's operation to cancel the refueling suspension and cancels the refueling suspension. In this case, the transmission unit 107 may transmit a signal to the police report receiving device 21 to cancel the report information transmitted in step S24. Thereafter, the security system 20 starts step S27. Furthermore, if the operation reception unit 106 does not accept the operation to cancel the suspension, the security system 20 interrupts the process.

[0061] In step S27, the control unit 104 permits the refueling device 13 to refuel the vehicle to be refueled. The refueling device 13 refuels the vehicle to be refueled. This completes the processing of the security system 20.

[0062] As explained above, the security system 20 performs refueling operations and detects criminal vehicles in steps S21 to S27. This makes it possible to provide a security system, a security method, and a security program that build a suitable security network for detecting criminal vehicles by utilizing the sales network of vehicle fueling stations.

[0063] Next, with reference to Figure 7, we will explain the operation of each element when granting permission for refueling when a criminal vehicle is not detected. Figure 7 shows the processing flow for granting permission for refueling when a criminal vehicle is not detected according to the present disclosure. Here, a POS (Point of Sale) system 32 is one implementation example of the security system 20. Also, an SSC (Self Service Console) 33 is one implementation example of the detection status presentation unit 105 and operation reception unit 106 of the security system 20. The store clerk corresponds to the manager of the refueling device.

[0064] First, in step S301, the fueling device operator 31 lifts (nozzle up) the fueling nozzle of a fueling device corresponding to the fueling device 13 at a self-service gas station. Next, in step S302, the POS system 32 sets the fueling device to a state of waiting for permission to refuel. In step S303, the POS system 32 checks whether the vehicle to be refueled matches the criminal vehicle based on the criminal vehicle information. The details of the match check are as described above.

[0065] If there is no information about the offending vehicle that matches the information about the vehicle to be refueled, in step S304, SSC 33 displays an image from a lane camera, which corresponds to a monitoring device, for confirmation. The store clerk 34 operating SSC 33 checks the image from the lane camera in response to the request for permission to refuel. In step S305, SSC 33 and its operating store clerk 34 confirm that there are no problems with preparations for refueling and press the lane button for the relevant lane.

[0066] In step S306, based on the pressing of the lane button, the POS system 32 permits the fuel dispenser to dispense fuel. In step S307, the fuel dispenser operator 31 completes refueling using the fuel dispenser. Thereafter, in step S308, the fuel dispenser operator 31 returns the fuel dispenser nozzle to a predetermined position (nozzle down). Finally, in step S309, the POS system 32 cancels the permission issued to the fuel dispenser and sets it to a state where permission is required again.

[0067] The screen of the SSC 33 at this time will be described with reference to Fig. 8. Fig. 8 is an example of a presentation by the detection status presentation unit 105 according to the present disclosure when no criminal vehicle is detected.

[0068] If no criminal vehicle is detected, the SSC 33 displays a screen 40A shown in Fig. 8. The SSC 33 displays lane buttons 41, 42, and 43 corresponding to three lanes side by side at the top of the screen 40A. The SSC 33 indicates the fuel supply status and payment method for each lane on the lane buttons 41, 42, and 43.

[0069] For example, in lane 1, the SSC 33 displays "High Octane" at the top of the lane button 41 and "Partner Credit" at the bottom. This means that the fueling device operator 31 in lane 1 is requesting high octane fueling and that a partner credit is registered for payment. Also, for example, in lane 3, the SSC 33 displays "Transit" at the top of the lane button 43 and "Debit" at the bottom. This means that the fueling device operator 31 in lane 3 is requesting transit fueling and that payment by credit has been contracted. Note that nothing is displayed on the lane button 42 for lane 2, which is not in use. Note that there may be one or more lanes.

[0070] The attendant can give permission for refueling by pressing the lane button for the corresponding lane. Specifically, when the attendant wants to give permission for refueling at the refueling device for lane 1, the attendant presses lane button 41 for lane 1.

[0071] Next, the operation of each element in granting permission for refueling when a criminal vehicle is erroneously detected will be described with reference to Fig. 9. Fig. 9 shows a processing flow for granting permission for refueling when a criminal vehicle is erroneously detected according to the present disclosure.

[0072] First, in step S401, the fueling device operator 31 lifts (nozzle up) the fueling nozzle of a fueling device corresponding to the fueling device 13 at a self-service gas station. Next, in step S402, the POS system 32 sets the fueling device to a state of waiting for permission to refuel. In step S403, the POS system 32 checks whether the vehicle to be refueled matches the criminal vehicle based on the criminal vehicle information. If information on a criminal vehicle that matches the vehicle to be refueled obtained from security camera images is detected, the POS system 32 transmits report information to the police report receiving device 21, including information on the vehicle to be refueled and location information of the security camera.

[0073] If a criminal vehicle is detected, in step S404, SSC 33 forcibly transitions the operation screen to a refueling permission / prohibition screen. SSC 33 also displays the license plate image 112 of the detected criminal vehicle on the screen. This allows the store clerk 34 to cancel the refueling suspension when a criminal vehicle is detected based on erroneously registered license plate information 111, thereby avoiding trouble. SSC 33 may also display the license plate information 111 of the detected criminal vehicle on the screen. This allows the store clerk 34 to easily check the information of the detected criminal vehicle.

[0074] In step S405, the SSC 33 displays an image from a lane camera, which is equivalent to a monitoring device, for confirmation. The store clerk 34, who is the operator of the SSC 33, checks the image from the lane camera in response to the request for permission to refuel.

[0075] In step S406, the clerk 34 confirms that the vehicle to be refueled corresponds to the offending vehicle based on the license plate information 111 of the offending vehicle displayed on the operation screen of the SSC 33 and the license plate information of the vehicle to be refueled in the corresponding lane. If the clerk 34 cannot confirm that the vehicle to be refueled corresponds to the offending vehicle, the clerk 34 confirms that there are no problems with the preparation for refueling and presses the corresponding lane button. Note that if the clerk 34 confirms in step S406 that the vehicle to be refueled corresponds to the offending vehicle, the clerk 34 does not press the corresponding lane button and does not cancel the refueling suspension. In this case, the security system 20 does not start step S407.

[0076] In step S407, the POS system 32 receives a signal to cancel the refueling suspension from the SSC 33, cancels the refueling suspension, and allows the refueling device to refuel. In this case, the POS system 32 may transmit a signal to the police report receiving device 21 to cancel the report information transmitted in step S403.

[0077] In step S408, the fuel supply device operator 31 completes fuel supply using the fuel supply device. Thereafter, in step S409, the fuel supply device operator 31 returns the fuel supply nozzle to a predetermined position (nozzle down). Finally, in step S410, the POS system 32 cancels the permission issued to the fuel supply device and sets it to a state where permission is required again.

[0078] The screen of the SSC 33 at this time will be described with reference to Fig. 10. Fig. 10 shows an example of a presentation when the detection status presentation unit 105 according to the present disclosure detects a criminal vehicle.

[0079] If a criminal vehicle is detected, the SSC 33 displays a screen 40B shown in FIG. 10. The SSC 33 displays lane buttons 41, 42, and 43 corresponding to three lanes at the top of the screen 40B. The lane buttons 41, 42, and 43 indicate the fuel supply status and payment method for each lane. When the POS system 32 detects a criminal vehicle in lane 1, the SSC 33 changes the display of the lane button 41 for lane 1 to "cancel." This allows the store clerk 34 to know that a criminal vehicle has been detected in lane 1. Note that the screen 40B corresponds to the refueling permission / prohibition screen described with reference to FIG. 9.

[0080] Furthermore, SSC 33 displays license plate image 112 of the offending vehicle along with the lane number, such as Lane 1, at the bottom of screen 40B. This makes it easier for store clerk 34 to check whether the vehicle to be refueled in Lane 1 is registered as the offending vehicle. SSC 33 may also display an image of the license plate of the vehicle to be refueled, acquired from a security camera, near license plate image 112. This makes it easier for store clerk 34 to compare the license plate information of the vehicle to be refueled and the offending vehicle.

[0081] The attendant can cancel the fuel suspension and allow refueling by performing the procedure to cancel the fuel suspension for the lane button of the corresponding lane. Specifically, when the attendant wants to cancel the fuel suspension for lane 1, the attendant can cancel the fuel suspension and allow refueling by pressing and holding the lane button 41 for lane 1.

[0082] Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the flow of refueling when a criminal vehicle is erroneously detected will be described in detail. FIG. 11 shows the processing flow of refueling when a criminal vehicle is erroneously detected according to the present disclosure. Here, POS-SSC 52 corresponds to security system 20 of embodiment 2, and is a combination of POS system 32 and SSC 33 described with reference to FIG. 7. Furthermore, SIB (SS-LAN Interface Box) terminal 53 connects POS-SSC 52 and weighing machine 54 via a network. Here, SS is an abbreviation for Self Service. Furthermore, LAN is an abbreviation for Local Area Network. The weighing machine 54 is incorporated into a fuel supply device corresponding to fuel supply device 13 of embodiment 2, measures the amount of fuel supplied, and controls the fuel supply device.

[0083] In step S51, the POS-SSC 52 periodically acquires criminal vehicle information from the police criminal vehicle information database 11. In addition, in step S52, the POS-SSC 52 acquires image information of the vehicle to be refueled from a security camera and reads the license plate information of the vehicle to be refueled. The POS-SSC 52 continuously processes steps S51 and S52 except when other processing is inserted and the processing is interrupted.

[0084] First, in step S501, the fuel supply device operator 51 stops the vehicle to be refueled at a predetermined position in a certain lane and issues a refueling instruction operation from the fuel supply device. In step S502, if there is no problem with the payment method or parking position of the fuel supply device operator 51, the POS-SSC 52 transmits a refueling preparation permission to the SIB terminal 53 in response to the refueling instruction operation. The SIB terminal 53 instructs the fuel supply device in the corresponding lane to prepare for refueling and returns a refueling preparation permission response to the POS-SSC 52. In step S503, the POS-SSC 52 waits until refueling permission is issued.

[0085] Next, in step S504, the fuel supply device operator 31 lifts the fuel supply nozzle of the fuel supply device corresponding to the fuel supply device 13 at the self-service gas station (nozzle up). The metering device 54 detects the nozzle up and notifies the POS-SSC 52 of the nozzle up via the SIB terminal 53. Then, in step S505, the POS-SSC 52 transitions to a state of waiting for fueling permission while the nozzle is up, and starts a match check.

[0086] In step S506, the POS-SSC 52 acquires the offending vehicle information and the refueling target vehicle information as a match check, and determines whether the refueling target vehicle corresponds to the offending vehicle based on a match of the license plate information. If it is determined that the refueling target vehicle corresponds to the offending vehicle, in step S507, the POS-SSC 52 transmits customer information, including information on the registered payment method of the refueling device operator, as report information to the police report receiving device 21. At this time, the POS-SSC 52 includes in the report information image information of the refueling target vehicle acquired from the security camera and the address where the POS-SSC 52 is installed.

[0087] In step S508, the POS-SSC 52 forcibly switches the operation screen of the SSC to a refueling permission / prohibition screen. In step S509, the POS-SSC 52 transmits a refueling stop signal to the weighing machine 54 and the refueling device of the corresponding individual lane via the SIB terminal 53. Thereafter, the store clerk confirms that the vehicle to be refueled corresponds to the criminal vehicle in accordance with the display of the refueling permission / prohibition screen.

[0088] If it cannot be confirmed that the vehicle to be refueled is the vehicle involved in the crime, the store clerk confirms that there are no problems with the preparations for refueling and presses the corresponding lane button to cancel the refueling suspension. In step S510, the POS-SSC 52 accepts the operation to cancel the refueling suspension. Then, in step S511, the POS-SSC 52 transmits a refueling suspension cancellation signal and a refueling permission signal to the weighing machine 54 and the refueling device of the corresponding lane via the SIB terminal 53. In this case, the POS-SSC 52 transmits a signal to cancel the report information transmitted in step S507 to the police report receiving device 21.

[0089] In step S512, the fuel supply device operator 51 uses the fuel supply device to supply fuel. The metering device 54 measures the amount of fuel supplied during refueling. Thereafter, in step S513, the fuel supply device operator 31 returns the fuel supply nozzle of the fuel supply device to a predetermined position (nozzle down). The metering device 54 detects the nozzle down and notifies the POS-SSC 52 of the nozzle down state via the SIB terminal 53. Finally, in S514, the POS-SSC 52 transmits a fuel supply permission cancellation signal to the metering device 54 and the fuel supply device of the corresponding lane via the SIB terminal 53, and sets the state to one in which permission is required again.

[0090] This allows the security system 20 to check whether the vehicle to be refueled is a criminal vehicle registered in the criminal vehicle information database 11, and if a criminal vehicle is detected, it can stop refueling and notify the police. Therefore, according to this embodiment, it is possible to provide a security system, a security method, and a program that build a suitable security network for detecting criminal vehicles using the sales network of vehicle fueling stations.

[0091] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be modified as appropriate within the scope of the invention.

[0092] <Example of hardware configuration> Hereinafter, an example will be described in which each functional configuration of an information processing device according to the present disclosure is realized by a combination of hardware and software.

[0093] FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a computer. The information processing device of the present disclosure can realize the above-described functions by a computer 500 including the hardware configuration shown in the figure. The computer 500 may be a portable computer such as a smartphone or tablet terminal, or a stationary computer such as a PC. The computer 500 may be a dedicated computer designed to realize each device, or may be a general-purpose computer. The computer 500 can realize desired functions by installing a predetermined application.

[0094] The computer 500 has a bus 502, a processor 504, a memory 506, a storage device 508, an input / output interface (I / F) 510, and a network interface (I / F) 512. The bus 502 is a data transmission path for the processor 504, the memory 506, the storage device 508, the input / output interface 510, and the network interface 512 to transmit and receive data to and from each other. However, the method for connecting the processor 504 and the like to each other is not limited to a bus connection.

[0095] The processor 504 is one of various processors such as a CPU, a GPU, an FPGA, etc. The memory 506 is a main storage device realized using a RAM (Random Access Memory) or the like.

[0096] The storage device 508 is an auxiliary storage device realized using a hard disk, an SSD, a memory card, a ROM (Read Only Memory), or the like. The storage device 508 stores programs for realizing desired functions. The processor 504 reads the programs into the memory 506 and executes them to realize the respective functional components of each device.

[0097] The input / output interface 510 is an interface for connecting the computer 500 to an input / output device. For example, an input device such as a keyboard and an output device such as a display device are connected to the input / output interface 510. The network interface 512 is an interface for connecting the computer 500 to a network.

[0098] Although the present disclosure has been described above with reference to the embodiments, the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Various modifications that can be understood by those skilled in the art can be made to the configuration and details of the present disclosure within the scope of the present disclosure. Furthermore, each embodiment can be combined with other embodiments as appropriate.

[0099] Each drawing is merely an example for describing one or more embodiments. Each drawing may relate not only to one particular embodiment, but also to one or more other embodiments. As will be understood by those skilled in the art, various features or steps described with reference to any one drawing can be combined with features or steps shown in one or more other drawings to create, for example, an embodiment not explicitly shown or described. Not all features or steps shown in any one drawing are necessary to describe an exemplary embodiment, and some features or steps may be omitted. The order of steps described in any drawing may be changed as appropriate.

[0100] A part or all of the above-described embodiments can be described as, but not limited to, the following supplementary notes. (Appendix 1) a crime vehicle information acquisition unit that acquires crime vehicle information including license plate information of the crime vehicle; a monitoring image information acquiring unit that acquires image information of a vehicle to be refueled that is located at a refueling location from a monitoring device that monitors a refueling situation; reading, from the image information, information about the vehicle to be replenished, including license plate information about the vehicle to be replenished; a determination unit that determines whether the replenishment target vehicle corresponds to the offending vehicle identified by the offending vehicle information based on the license plate information; a control unit that stops a refueling operation of the refueling device to the refueling target vehicle based on a determination result; A security system equipped with. (Appendix 2) The security system of Appendix 1 further includes a detection status presentation unit that presents the detection of the criminal vehicle to the manager of the refueling device based on the judgment result. (Appendix 3) The security system according to claim 2, further comprising an operation receiving unit that releases the suspension of the refueling operation by operation of an administrator of the refueling device. (Appendix 4) The crime vehicle information includes an image of the license plate of the crime vehicle, A crime prevention system as described in Appendix 3, wherein the detection status presentation unit presents an image of the license plate of the detected criminal vehicle together with the detection of the criminal vehicle. (Appendix 5) The determination unit extracts an image of a license plate of the vehicle to be replenished from the image information of the vehicle to be replenished, A crime prevention system as described in Appendix 4, wherein the detection status presentation unit presents an image of the license plate of the vehicle to be replenished near an image of the license plate of the crime vehicle. (Appendix 6) The crime prevention system described in Appendix 3, wherein the detection status presentation unit forcibly transitions the administrator's operation screen to a replenishment permission prohibition screen upon detection of the criminal vehicle. (Appendix 7) The security system according to claim 6, wherein the operation reception unit requests the administrator to perform a task that requires a high workload when canceling the replenishment permission / prohibition screen. (Appendix 8) The security system described in any one of Appendices 1 to 7, further comprising a transmitting unit that transmits report information to the police, including the supply target vehicle information of the supply target vehicle determined to correspond to the criminal vehicle and the location information of the monitoring device. (Appendix 9) The control unit reads a registered user name and a registration number associated with a non-cash payment method registered for refueling; A security system as described in Appendix 8, wherein the reporting information includes the registrant's name and the registration number. (Appendix 10) The license plate information includes the area name, classification number, hiragana, serial number and paint color of the license plate. A crime prevention system described in any one of appendices 1 to 7, wherein the determination unit determines that the vehicle to be replenished corresponds to the crime vehicle if the license plate information matches. (Appendix 11) A crime prevention system as described in any one of appendices 1 to 7, wherein the criminal vehicle information acquisition unit periodically acquires the criminal vehicle information from a connected database. (Appendix 12) The computer a crime vehicle information acquisition step of acquiring crime vehicle information including license plate information of the crime vehicle; a monitoring image information acquisition step of acquiring image information of a vehicle to be refueled at a refueling location from a monitoring device that monitors a refueling situation; reading, from the image information, information about the vehicle to be replenished, including license plate information about the vehicle to be replenished; a determining step of determining whether the replenishment target vehicle corresponds to the criminal vehicle identified by the criminal vehicle information based on license plate information; a control step of stopping a refueling operation of the refueling device to the refueling target vehicle based on a result of the determination; A crime prevention method comprising: (Appendix 13) On the computer, a crime vehicle information acquisition step for acquiring crime vehicle information including license plate information of the crime vehicle; a monitoring image information acquisition step for acquiring image information of a vehicle to be refueled at a refueling location from a monitoring device that monitors a refueling situation; reading supply vehicle information including license plate information of the supply target vehicle from the image information; a determination step of determining whether the replenishment target vehicle corresponds to the criminal vehicle identified by the criminal vehicle information based on license plate information; a control procedure for stopping a refueling operation of the refueling device to the refueling target vehicle based on the determination result; A program to execute.

[0101] Some or all of the elements (e.g., configurations and functions) described in Supplementary Notes 2 to 11 that are dependent on Supplementary Note 1 may also be dependent on Supplementary Notes 12 and 13 in the same dependency relationship as Supplementary Notes 2 to 11. Some or all of the elements described in any Supplementary Note may be applied to various hardware, software, recording means for recording software, systems, and methods. [Explanation of symbols]

[0102] 1. Crime Vehicle Detection System 10, 20 Security system 11 Crime Vehicle Information Database 12 Monitoring equipment 13 Refueling device 21 Notification receiving device 31 Fueling equipment operator 32 POS systems 33 SSC 34 Store Clerk 40A, 40B screen 41, 42, 43 Lane buttons 51 Fueling Equipment Operator 52 POS-SSC 53 SIB terminal 101 Crime Vehicle Information Acquisition Department 102 Surveillance image information acquisition unit 103 Judgment section 104 Control Unit 105 Detection status presentation unit 106 Operation reception section 107 Transmitter 111 license plate information 112 License Plate Image 500 computers 502 Bus 504 processor 506 memory 508 Storage Devices 510 Input / Output Interface 512 network interface

Claims

1. a crime vehicle information acquisition unit that acquires crime vehicle information including license plate information of the crime vehicle; a monitoring image information acquiring unit that acquires image information of a vehicle to be refueled that is located at a refueling location from a monitoring device that monitors a refueling situation; reading, from the image information, information about the vehicle to be replenished, including license plate information about the vehicle to be replenished; a determination unit that determines whether the replenishment target vehicle corresponds to the offending vehicle identified by the offending vehicle information based on the license plate information; a control unit that stops a refueling operation of the refueling device to the refueling target vehicle based on a determination result; A security system equipped with.

2. The security system according to claim 1 , further comprising a detection status notification unit that notifies a manager of the refueling device of the detection of the criminal vehicle based on the determination result.

3. The security system according to claim 2 , further comprising an operation receiving unit that cancels the suspension of the refueling operation through an operation by a manager of the refueling device.

4. The crime vehicle information includes an image of the license plate of the crime vehicle, The crime prevention system according to claim 3 , wherein the detection status presentation unit presents an image of the license plate of the detected criminal vehicle together with the detection of the criminal vehicle.

5. The crime prevention system according to claim 3 , wherein the detection status presentation unit forcibly transitions the operation screen of the administrator to a refueling permission / prohibition screen upon detection of the criminal vehicle.

6. The security system described in any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a transmitting unit that transmits report information to the police, including the supply target vehicle information of the supply target vehicle determined to correspond to the criminal vehicle and location information of the monitoring device.

7. The control unit reads a registered user name and a registration number associated with a non-cash payment method registered for refueling; The security system according to claim 6 , wherein the notification information includes the name of the registrant and the registration number.

8. The license plate information includes the area name, classification number, hiragana, serial number and paint color of the license plate. The crime prevention system according to claim 1 , wherein the determination unit determines that the replenishment target vehicle corresponds to the crime vehicle when the license plate information matches.

9. The computer a crime vehicle information acquisition step of acquiring crime vehicle information including license plate information of the crime vehicle; a monitoring image information acquisition step of acquiring image information of a vehicle to be refueled at a refueling location from a monitoring device that monitors a refueling situation; reading, from the image information, information about the vehicle to be replenished, including license plate information about the vehicle to be replenished; a determining step of determining whether the replenishment target vehicle corresponds to the criminal vehicle identified by the criminal vehicle information based on license plate information; a control step of stopping a refueling operation of the refueling device to the refueling target vehicle based on a result of the determination; A crime prevention method comprising:

10. On the computer, a crime vehicle information acquisition step for acquiring crime vehicle information including license plate information of the crime vehicle; a monitoring image information acquisition step for acquiring image information of a vehicle to be refueled at a refueling location from a monitoring device that monitors a refueling situation; reading supply vehicle information including license plate information of the supply target vehicle from the image information; a determination step of determining whether the replenishment target vehicle corresponds to the criminal vehicle identified by the criminal vehicle information based on license plate information; a control procedure for stopping a refueling operation of the refueling device to the refueling target vehicle based on the determination result; A program to execute.

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