Containment devices, programs, containment systems

Abstract

This invention provides a storage device that can be unlocked without the need for an administrator to be present during a disaster, and that is energy-efficient. [Solution] The storage device comprises a storage room, a lock unit capable of controlling the locking and unlocking of the storage room, a control unit that controls the lock unit, an operating unit that receives manual operation, and a communication unit that communicates with an external server device via a network. The control unit is further activated in response to manual operation on the operating unit, checks whether unlocking is permitted by the external server device, and unlocks the storage room if unlocking is permitted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a storage device, a program, and a storage system.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a technique for controlling the unlocking of a storage device via communication has been known. For example, in the storage device disclosed in Patent Document 1, there are provided a storage vault, an electronic lock for locking and unlocking the storage vault, a power supply circuit supplied with power from an external power source, a communication unit for communicating with an external device, and a control unit. Then, the control unit controls the locking and unlocking of the electronic lock based on any one or more of the information received by communication via the communication unit, the power supply state of the power from the external power source supplied to the power supply circuit, and the communication state of the communication unit.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the storage device described in Patent Document 1, when it is set to the emergency mode, pressing the emergency button enables the unlocking of the electronic lock. Thus, in the emergency mode, a person other than the administrator of the storage device can unlock the electronic lock simply by pressing the emergency button. However, in the storage device described in Patent Document 1, since it is not known when the management organization changes the setting from the normal mode to the emergency mode, there is a constraint that it must always be in a state where a command for changing the mode setting can be received.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and an object thereof is to provide a storage device that can be unlocked and the stored items can be taken out without the administrator having to rush to the site in case of a disaster, and that can achieve power saving. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A storage device according to one aspect of the present invention for solving the above problems comprises a storage chamber, a lock unit capable of controlling the locking and unlocking of the storage chamber, a control unit for controlling the lock unit, an operating unit for receiving manual operation, and a communication unit for communicating with an external server device via a network. The control unit is further configured to be activated in response to manual operation on the operating unit, to confirm whether or not unlocking is permitted by the external server device, and to unlock the storage chamber if unlocking is permitted (first configuration). Note that "unlocking permitted" above includes not only changing from a state where unlocking is not permitted to a state where unlocking is permitted, but also maintaining the state where unlocking is already permitted. This is the same for other configurations as well.

[0007] According to the first configuration, the control unit determines whether or not unlocking is permitted in response to manual operation. For example, in the event of a disaster, if unlocking is permitted, anyone can manually unlock the storage device and retrieve the contents without the need for an administrator to be present.

[0008] The accommodation device of the first configuration described above may further include a storage unit capable of storing a signal indicating whether or not to allow the unlocking of the accommodation chamber (second configuration).

[0009] According to the second configuration, even if communication between the external server device and the communication unit is malfunctioning or impossible, the unlocking of the housing device can be controlled based on the unlocking permission or denial signal stored in the storage unit of the housing device.

[0010] Alternatively, the housing device in the first configuration described above may further include a battery that serves as the power source for the housing device, and may transition from a sleep state to an active state in response to manual operation of the control unit (third configuration).

[0011] According to the third configuration, the power consumption of the housing device can be reduced by maintaining a sleep state until manual operation is performed.

[0012] A program according to one aspect of the present invention for achieving the above objective may be configured to cause a computer to perform the following steps: determine the result of matching a string of characters contained in disaster occurrence information transmitted by an external management device with a word that is a condition for allowing the unlocking of the containment room; and set whether or not to allow the unlocking of the containment room according to the result of the determination step (fourth configuration).

[0013] According to the fourth configuration, the unlocking of the containment device can be controlled according to the determination result between a string of characters contained in the disaster occurrence information and a word that is a condition for allowing the unlocking of the containment room. For example, if the string of characters contained in the disaster information and the word match, unlocking can be permitted, and if they do not match, unlocking can be denied. Therefore, highly accurate unlocking control based on disaster information can be achieved, and unnecessary unlocking can be prevented.

[0014] To achieve the above objective, a housing system according to one aspect of the present invention may be configured to include a housing device having any of the first to third configurations described above, and an external server device (a fifth configuration).

[0015] According to the fifth configuration, unlocking can be controlled based on disaster occurrence information via an external server device. For example, if the external server device sends an unlocking permission signal to the storage device, the storage device can be unlocked and the contents can be removed.

[0016] To achieve the above object, a storage system according to one aspect of the present invention, in addition to the above fifth configuration, an external server device communicates with an external management device and records disaster occurrence information regarding the occurrence of a disaster transmitted by the external management device. A first recording unit, a second recording unit for recording words that are conditions for permitting the unlocking of the storage room, and a determination unit for determining a collation result between a character string included in the disaster occurrence information recorded in the first recording unit and a word registered in the second recording unit. It may be configured (sixth configuration) to include a setting unit that sets whether to permit the unlocking of the storage room according to the determination result of the determination unit.

[0017] According to the sixth configuration, based on the disaster occurrence information recorded in the first recording unit and the collation result of the words registered in the second recording unit, for example, when the character string of the disaster occurrence information and the word match, the unlocking of the storage device is permitted. If they do not match, it is possible to disallow the unlocking of the storage device, thereby preventing unnecessary unlocking.

Effect of the Invention

[0018] According to the present invention, at the time of a disaster, the administrator can unlock and take out the stored items without rushing to the site, and a storage device capable of power saving can be realized.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0019] [Figure 1] It is a block diagram showing the configuration of the storage system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2A] It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the storage device. [Figure 2B] It is a perspective view of the opened storage device. [Figure 3A] It is a flowchart for explaining an example of the operation of the storage device. [Figure 3B] It is a flowchart for explaining an example of the operation of the external server device.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0020] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0021] <1. First Embodiment> <1-1. Storage System> FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a storage system 500 according to the first embodiment. The storage system 500 includes a storage device 100 and an external server device 300.

[0022] The storage device 100 is a key box that stores a key K, for example, used in an evacuation facility or a disaster prevention supply storage, as an item to be stored in a storage room 111. The storage device 100 enables the storage room 111 to be unlocked.

[0023] In this specification, "enable unlocking" not only means being changed from a non-unlockable state to an unlockable state, but also includes maintaining an already unlockable state. Also, "disable unlocking" not only means being changed from an unlockable state to a non-unlockable state, but also includes maintaining an already non-unlockable state.

[0024] For example, at the time of a disaster or the like, a disaster victim or the like can open the storage room 111 and take out the key K as the item to be stored. Note that the item to be stored is not limited to the above example. The item to be stored may be, for example, emergency tools or equipment such as helmets, clothes, masks, or emergency food. The configuration of the storage device 100 will be described later.

[0025] The external server device 300 can transmit an unlock permission or unlock prohibition signal to the storage device 100 to control the unlocking of the storage room 111 by remote operation based on disaster occurrence information transmitted by an external management device (not shown). Examples of the external management device include an emergency warning system and a disaster prevention information transmission system.

[0026] The external server device 300 includes a communication unit 310, a network I / F 320, a memory 330, and a control unit 340.

[0027] The communication unit 310 communicates wirelessly with the housing device 100 via the antenna 311.

[0028] Network NT is connected to network I / F320. Network NT is, for example, the internet.

[0029] The memory 330 is a non-transient storage medium that retains memory even when the power supply is interrupted, and stores information and programs used by each component of the external server device 300. The memory 330 can also store information transmitted and received by the communication unit 310. The memory 330 has a first recording unit 331 and a second recording unit 332 as its components.

[0030] The first recording unit 331 acquires information from network NT via network I / F 320, and in particular acquires disaster occurrence information transmitted by an external management device. Disaster occurrence information transmitted by an external management device includes, for example, the title and body text of emails, etc., that specify the name of the region or municipality where the disaster occurred (hereinafter referred to as "region name, etc.").

[0031] The second recording unit 332 registers words that serve as conditions for authorizing the unlocking of the containment chamber 111. The words to be registered may include the name of the region where the containment device is installed, or, in addition to the name of the region where the containment device is installed, the type of disaster. Examples of disaster types include words such as "earthquake" and "fire."

[0032] The control unit 340 controls each component of the external server device 300 using information and programs stored in the memory 330. The control unit 340 is a computer that includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and an MPU (Micro-processing Unit). The control unit 340 has a determination unit 343 and a setting unit 344 as components. In this embodiment, the components of the control unit 340 are functional elements of the control unit 340, but are not limited to this example, and at least one of the components may be a physical component such as an electrical circuit.

[0033] The determination unit 343 determines the result of comparing the string of disaster occurrence information acquired by the first recording unit 331 with the words registered in the second recording unit 332, and notifies the setting unit 344 of the determination result. For example, if the string of region name etc. included in the disaster occurrence information acquired by the first recording unit 331 matches the region name etc. registered in the second recording unit 332, the determination unit 343 generates a determination that permits unlocking of the storage device 100, and notifies the setting unit 344 of the determination result.

[0034] The setting unit 344 sets whether to allow or deny unlocking of the storage room 111 according to the determination result notified by the determination unit 343. The setting unit 344 further communicates with the control unit 9 via the communication unit 310 and notifies the storage device 100 of the setting to allow or deny unlocking.

[0035] <1-2. Containment Equipment> Next, the configuration of the containment device 100 will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 2B. Figure 2A is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the containment device 100. Figure 2B is a perspective view of the containment device 100 when it is open.

[0036] The housing device 100 comprises a housing casing 110, a door 120, an open sensor 130, an indicator light 140, an operating unit 150, and an electrical room 160. The housing device 100 further comprises a lock unit 1, a communication unit 3, an external connection interface 4, a power supply unit 5, an interior light 6, a storage unit 8, and a control unit 9.

[0037] Inside the housing casing 110, there is a storage chamber 111 for storing the key K. The storage chamber 111 has an opening 112.

[0038] The door 120 can open and close the opening 112 of the containment chamber 111.

[0039] The open sensor 130 detects whether the storage compartment 111 is open or closed. In this embodiment, the open sensor 130 is a distance measuring sensor that measures the shortest distance to the inner surface of the door 120, and detects the opening or closing of the storage compartment 111 by detecting the opening or closing of the door 120 according to the measured shortest distance. However, the open sensor 130 is not limited to this example and may be other types of sensors such as contact detection sensors. For example, the open sensor 130 may detect the opening or closing of the storage compartment 111 by detecting whether an electrode provided near the edge of the opening 112 of the storage compartment 111 makes electrical contact with an electrode provided on the inner surface of the door 120.

[0040] The indicator light 140 is a light-emitting device provided on the outer surface of the door 120 to indicate the status of the storage device 100. In this embodiment, an LED light is used for the indicator light 140. The indicator light 140 flashes when the operation unit 150 is manually operated, indicating that the control unit 9 has been activated. The indicator light 140 also lights up when unlocking the storage compartment 111 is permitted, and turns off when unlocking the storage compartment 111 is not permitted, or when a predetermined time has elapsed since it was lit. The state of being off is maintained until the operation unit 150 is manually operated.

[0041] The operating unit 150 is provided on the outer side of the door 120 and is subject to manual operation. The control unit 9 is activated when the operating unit 150 is manually operated. In this embodiment, the operating unit 150 is a pressing member, and the control unit 9 is activated when the pressing member is pressed by a victim or the like. However, the operating unit 150 is not limited to a pressing member, and may be, for example, a tactile input member.

[0042] The electrical room 160 is located within the housing room 111. In this embodiment, the electrical room 160 houses the communication unit 3, the external connection interface 4, the power supply unit 5, the interior lighting 6, and the control unit 9. The electrical room 160 has a translucent window 161.

[0043] Next, the lock unit 1 can unlock and lock the storage compartment 111. In this embodiment, the lock unit 1 is installed on the door 120.

[0044] In this embodiment, the lock unit 1 includes a switching unit 11 and a locking unit 12.

[0045] The switching unit 11 switches the locking or unlocking of the lock unit 12 according to the control by the control unit 9. For example, in the event of a disaster, the control unit 9 performs unlocking control according to the disaster information, and the switching unit 11 puts the lock unit 12 into an unlocked state, allowing victims to open the storage room 111 and use the contents (key K) inside the storage room 111.

[0046] Furthermore, for example, if the lock is made unusable based on disaster information, the lock unit 9 can prevent the lock part 12 from being unlocked in response to the locking control. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the storage room 111 from being unlocked and opened and the contents (key K) inside the storage room 111 from being used, even when a disaster has not occurred.

[0047] The communication unit 3 communicates wirelessly with the external server device 300 via the antenna 31. The communication unit 3 can, for example, receive signals that control whether or not to allow the unlocking of the containment room 111 based on disaster occurrence information.

[0048] Furthermore, if the opening of the storage room 111 is detected, the communication unit 3 transmits the information that the storage room 111 is open to the external server device 300. Whether or not the door 120 of the storage room 111 is open is detected by the open sensor 130. If the door 120 is open, the communication unit 3 transmits this information to the external server device 300. This allows the administrator of the external server device 300 to know that the door 120 is open, and can, for example, go to the location where the storage device 100 is installed and close the door 120. If the storage device 100 has a mechanism for automatically opening and closing the door 120, the administrator of the external server device 300 can close the door 120 remotely.

[0049] Preferably, the communication unit 3 communicates with the external server device 300 using LPWA (Low Power Wide Area) wireless communication. In this way, the receiving device 100 and the external server device 300 can stably perform bidirectional long-distance communication with low power consumption through LPWA wireless communication between the communication unit 3 and the external server device 300.

[0050] Furthermore, the communication unit 3 may also communicate with the external server device 300 via wireless communication relayed by an LTE (Long Term Evolution) base station. For example, wireless communication between the communication unit 3 and the external server device 300 may be a so-called licensed LPWA communication method, and in particular may be a cellular LPWA communication method (or an LTE-M communication method). In this case, the communication unit 3 can utilize the communication network operated by an existing telecommunications carrier, and in particular, it can utilize the cellular network operated by a mobile carrier. The communication network relayed by an LTE base station is used by, for example, mobile phones and smartphones, and its coverage area almost completely covers all of Japan. Therefore, the communication unit 3 of the accommodation device 100 can communicate with the external server device 300 over a wide range of distances without installing a new relay station.

[0051] Alternatively, wireless communication between the communication unit 3 and the external server device 300 may use so-called unlicensed LPWA communication methods such as LoRaWAN® or Sigfox®. This communication method does not utilize existing communication networks operated by telecommunications carriers (e.g., cellular networks), requiring the independent installation of base stations for wireless communication. However, it is limited to wireless communication contracted with the same unlicensed LPWA communication carrier. Therefore, it prevents delays, interference, and interruptions in wireless communication caused by network congestion. Consequently, stable wireless communication can be maintained even during disasters. Furthermore, while cellular LPWA communication methods require a radio station license, unlicensed LPWA communication methods do not. Therefore, a high degree of operational flexibility is possible.

[0052] However, the communication unit 3 may also perform wireless communication with the external server device 300 using a communication method other than LPWA, without being limited to the examples given above. For example, the communication method may be Wi-Fi.

[0053] External devices can be connected to the external connection interface 4. The external connection interface 4 has a lighting terminal section 41 and an external connection terminal section 42.

[0054] An emergency exit sign system GL can be connected to the light terminal section 41. The emergency exit sign system GL directs disaster victims to evacuation routes. The emergency exit sign system GL includes lights, electronic signs, etc., that guide disaster victims and others in the event of a disaster. These are installed along the evacuation routes.

[0055] An information processing device (PC), such as a personal computer, can be connected to the external connection terminal 42. The information processing device PC is used for inspection and repair of the housing device 100 and can perform various settings on the housing device 100. In this embodiment, the information processing device PC is connected according to the USB (Universal Serial Bus) standard. However, the invention is not limited to this example, and the information processing device PC may be connected to the external connection I / F4 according to a standard other than the USB standard.

[0056] The power supply unit 5 has a primary battery and supplies DC current to each component of the housing device 100. Examples of components of the housing device 100 include an open sensor 130, an indicator light unit 140, an operation unit 150, a communication unit 3, an interior light 6, a memory unit 8, and a control unit 9. The power supply unit 5 may have a secondary battery instead of a primary battery. In addition, the power supply unit 5 may have a power conversion unit that converts AC power supplied from an external source into DC power, either instead of or in addition to the primary or secondary battery.

[0057] The interior light 6 turns on based on the light emission control signal output from the control unit 9, illuminating the interior of the storage room 111 through the window 161. In this embodiment, the interior light 6 is located inside the electrical room 160. However, the interior light 6 may be located outside the electrical room 160 within the storage room 111, although it is not limited to this example. For example, the interior light 6 may be located on the ceiling of the storage room 111.

[0058] The memory unit 8 is a non-transient memory medium that retains data even when the power supply is interrupted, and stores information and programs used by each component of the housing device 100 (especially the control unit 9). The memory unit 8 can also store signals and information transmitted and received by the communication unit 3.

[0059] The control unit 9 controls each component of the housing device 100 using information and programs stored in the memory unit 8. For example, the control unit 9 controls the indicator light unit 140, the lock unit 1, the power supply unit 5, and the interior light 6. In this embodiment, the control unit 9 is, for example, a computer including a CPU, MPU, etc.

[0060] The control unit 9 includes a lighting control unit 91, a power control unit 92, a determination unit 93, and a unit control unit 94. The control unit 9 also further includes a timer (not shown) for measuring the current time and elapsed time. Although these components are functional elements of the control unit 9 in this embodiment, the system is not limited to this example. At least some of the above-mentioned components may be physical components such as electrical circuits.

[0061] The lighting control unit 91 controls the indicator light unit 140 and the interior light 6. For example, when the operation unit 150 receives a manual operation, the lighting control unit 91 causes the indicator light unit 140 to flash. Also, when the unlocking of the storage room 111 is permitted, the lighting control unit 91 illuminates the indicator light unit 140. Furthermore, if the unlocking of the storage room 111 is not permitted, or if a certain amount of time has elapsed since the unlocking was permitted, the lighting control unit 91 turns off the indicator light unit 140. The lighting control unit 91 also controls the emergency exit sign device GL by outputting a control signal to the lighting terminal unit 41. When the storage room 111 is made unlockable, the lighting control unit 91 illuminates the emergency exit sign device GL. In this way, the storage device 100 can indicate evacuation routes to disaster victims by illuminating the emergency exit sign device GL in the event of a disaster.

[0062] The power control unit 92 controls the power supply unit 5. More specifically, for example, if the power supply unit 5 has a secondary battery, the power control unit 92 controls the charging and discharging of the secondary battery, as well as the power conversion unit of the secondary battery. The power control unit 92 can convert the power output from the AC power supply AC to AD and store it in the secondary battery. The power control unit 92 can also set either the discharge power of the secondary battery or the AC power supply AC as the power source for the housing device 100, and supply power from that power source to each component of the housing device 100. For example, when the housing room 111 is made unlockable, the power control unit 92 sets the discharge power of the secondary battery as the power source for the housing device 100. In this way, even if the power supply from the power grid operated by the electric utility company is stopped in the event of a disaster, the housing device 100 can operate by receiving power from the secondary battery.

[0063] The storage unit 8 acquires and stores the unlocking permission signal or denial signal transmitted from the external server device 300 to the communication unit 3.

[0064] The unit control unit 94 controls the lock unit 1 and, in this embodiment, controls the switching unit 11. For example, if an unlocking permission signal is stored in the memory unit 8, the unit control unit 94 of the control unit 9 makes the storage compartment 111 unlockable. This allows victims and others to open the storage compartment 111 as needed in the event of a disaster and retrieve the contents.

[0065] Furthermore, if an unlocking prohibition signal is stored in the memory unit 8, the unit control unit 94 of the control unit 9 will make it impossible to unlock the storage room 111.

[0066] <1-3. Examples of the operation of the housing device> Next, with reference to Figure 3A, an example of the operation of the accommodation device 100 in the accommodation system 500 will be described. Figure 3A is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the accommodation device 100.

[0067] If the operation unit 150 detects manual operation (YES in step S101), the control unit 9 starts up and the housing device 100 switches from sleep state to active state (step S102). The sleep state of the housing device 100 is a state in which only the function of detecting manual operation in the control unit 9 is operating. The active state of the housing device 100 is a state in which all functions of the control unit 9 are operating. In step S103, following step S102, the indicator light unit 140 flashes to indicate that the housing device 100 has switched to the active state.

[0068] In step S104, following step S103, the determination unit 93 of the control unit 9 determines whether the communication unit 3 can communicate with the external server device 300. If the communication unit 3 can communicate with the external server device 300 (YES in step S104), the communication unit 3 receives a signal transmitted from the external server device 300 after querying the external server device 300, or receives a signal transmitted from the external server device 300 without querying. Next, the determination unit 93 checks whether the communication unit 3 has received an unlock permission signal from the external server device 300. If an unlock permission signal has been received (YES in step S105), the indicator light unit 140 is lit (step S106), the lock unit 12 is unlocked (step S107), and the storage room 111 can be unlocked. The unlock permission signal or unlock denial signal received by the communication unit 3 is stored in the storage unit 8 of the control unit 9. If communication between the communication unit 3 and the external server device 300 is malfunctioning or impossible (NO in step S104), the process proceeds to step S111. If communication with the external server device 300 is possible (YES in step S104), but the communication unit 3 has not received an unlock permission signal (NO in step S105), the process proceeds to step S112.

[0069] In step S108, following step S107, the control unit 9 determines whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the indicator light 140 was illuminated in step S106. If the predetermined time has not elapsed since the light was illuminated (NO in step S108), the unlocked state of the storage compartment 111 is maintained. Therefore, the victim can open the storage compartment 111 and take out and use the contents (key K) inside the storage compartment 111. In this embodiment, the predetermined time is set to 10 seconds, but this is not limited to this example, and any desired predetermined time can be set. If the predetermined time has elapsed since the light was illuminated (YES in step S108), the process proceeds to step S112.

[0070] The determination of whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the indicator light 140 lit up is intended to reduce the risk that, if a long period of time has passed since the communication unit 3 received an unlocking permission signal from the external server device 300 and communication with the external server device 300 was interrupted, the storage compartment 111 would be opened based on the unlocking permission signal stored in the storage unit 8, and the stored items would be unnecessarily removed.

[0071] If a predetermined amount of time has not elapsed since the indicator light unit 140 was lit (NO in step S108), the open sensor 130 detects whether or not the door 120 has been opened. If an open door is detected (YES in step S109), the communication unit 3 transmits information to the external server device 300 indicating that the door 120 has been opened (step S110). The process then proceeds to step S112. If an open door is not detected (NO in step S109), the process returns to step S108. In this embodiment, the case where an open door is not detected includes the state in which the door 120 has been opened and then closed again.

[0072] If communication between the communication unit 3 and the external server device 300 is malfunctioning or impossible (NO in step S104), the determination unit 93 checks whether an unlocking permission signal or a disallowance signal is stored in the storage unit 8 of the control unit 9. If the determination unit 93 confirms that an unlocking permission signal is stored (YES in step S111), the indicator light unit 140 lights up (step S106), the lock unit 12 is unlocked (step S107), and the storage room 111 can be unlocked.

[0073] If the communication unit 3 has not received an unlocking permission signal (NO in step S105), if the storage unit 8 has not stored an unlocking permission signal (NO in step S111), if a predetermined amount of time has elapsed since the indicator light unit 140 lit up (YES in step S108), or if information indicating that the door 120 has been opened has been transmitted to the external server device 300 (step S110), the indicator light unit 140 is turned off (step S112), the control unit 9 is stopped and put into sleep mode (step S113), and the accommodation device 100 returns to the state before manual operation was performed on the operation unit 150. When the indicator light unit 140 is turned off while the door 120 is not open, victims and others can visually understand that the accommodation device 100 cannot be unlocked.

[0074] <1-4. Examples of operation of external server devices> Next, an example of the operation of the external server device 300 will be described with reference to Figure 3B. Figure 3B is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the external server device 300.

[0075] If a disaster occurs in the area surrounding the location where the containment device 100 is installed, the communication unit 310 of the external server device 300 communicates with the external management device. If the communication unit 310 receives disaster occurrence information regarding the occurrence of a disaster, either as a result of the external management device querying the external management device or transmitted by the external management device without querying (YES in step S201), the first recording unit 331 records the string of disaster occurrence information (step S202).

[0076] Next, in step S202, the string recorded in the first recording unit 331 is compared with a word pre-registered in the second recording unit 332 (step S203). If the string and the word match (YES in step S203), an unlocking permission signal is set (step S204), and the unlocking permission signal is sent to the communication unit 3 of the housing device 100 (step S205). The unlocking permission signal sent to the communication unit 3 is stored in the storage unit 8. After that, the process returns to step S201. If the strings do not match (NO in step S203), an unlocking disallowance signal is set (step S206), and the unlocking disallowance signal is sent to the communication unit 3 of the housing device 100 (step S207). The unlocking disallowance signal sent to the communication unit 3 is stored in the storage unit 8. After that, the process returns to step S201. If communication between the external server device 300 and the communication unit 3 is malfunctioning or impossible, the unlocking of the storage room 100 is controlled based on an unlocking permission or denial signal stored in the storage unit 8.

[0077] Furthermore, although not shown in this embodiment, in order to prevent the storage compartment 100 from being unnecessarily unlocked due to the unlocking permission signal being stored for a long period of time, a step may be provided in which, after a certain period of time has elapsed since the unlocking permission signal was transmitted, the unlocking permission signal stored in the storage unit 8 is canceled and a new unlocking denial signal is transmitted.

[0078] <2. Remarks> The embodiments of the present invention have been described above. It should be noted that the embodiments described above are illustrative, and various modifications are possible in the combination of each component and each process, and this will be understood by those skilled in the art as being within the scope of the present invention.

[0079] For example, in the embodiment described above, the door 120 is opened and closed manually. However, the accommodation device 100 may have a mechanism that allows the door 120 to be opened and closed automatically under the control of the control unit 9.

[0080] Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to a storage device 100 that stores items such as a key K in the storage chamber 111. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and may be applied to evacuation facilities or disaster prevention facilities. It may also be applied to disaster relief supply storage facilities.

[0081] Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the indicator light 140 is turned off and the unit control unit 9 is put into sleep mode after a predetermined time has elapsed since the indicator light 140 was turned on. However, the invention is not limited to this example, and for example, in order to save power, a mechanism may be implemented in which, after an administrator opens the storage device 100 and takes out the contents, the administrator operates the operation unit 150 to turn off the indicator light 140 and put the unit control unit 9 into sleep mode. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0082] 100 Containment device 110 Enclosures 111 Confinement Room 112 Aperture 120 doors 130 Open sensor 140 Lighting display section 150 Operation section 160 Electrical Room 161 windows 300 External Server Devices 310 Communications Department 311 Antenna 320 Network Interfaces 330 memory 331 First Record Section 332 Second Record Section 340 Control Unit 343 Judgment section 344 Settings Section 500 containment systems 1 tablet unit 11 Switching section 12. Tablet portion 3 Communications Department 31 Antenna 4. External Connection Interface 41 Lighting terminal section 42 External connection terminal section 5 Power supply section 6. Interior lights 8 Memory section 9 Control Unit 91 Lighting Control Unit 92 Power Control Unit 93 Judgment section 94 Unit Control Unit K key Microsoft Network GL guide light system PC Information Processing Device

Claims

1. The containment chamber and, A locking unit that can switch between locking and unlocking the aforementioned storage room, A control unit that controls the aforementioned lock unit, A control unit that receives manual operation, A communication unit that communicates with an external server device via a network, Equipped with, The control unit checks whether unlocking is permitted by the external server device in response to the manual operation on the operating unit, and unlocks the storage chamber if unlocking is permitted.

2. The control unit further comprises a memory unit, The storage device is capable of storing a signal indicating whether or not to permit the unlocking of the storage chamber.

3. The aforementioned housing device further includes a battery that serves as a power source, The housing device according to claim 1 or claim 2, which transitions from a sleep state to an active state in response to the manual operation on the control unit.

4. The steps include determining the result of matching a string of characters contained in disaster occurrence information transmitted by an external management device with a word that is a condition for allowing the unlocking of the containment room, A step of setting whether or not to allow unlocking of the containment room according to the determination result of the determination step, A program that causes a computer to execute something.

5. The housing device according to claim 1 or claim 2, The aforementioned external server device, A containment system equipped with these features.

6. The external server device communicates with the external management device. A first recording unit for recording disaster occurrence information related to the occurrence of a disaster transmitted by the external management device, A second recording unit for recording a word that is a condition for permitting the unlocking of the aforementioned containment chamber, A determination unit that determines the result of matching a string of characters contained in the disaster occurrence information recorded in the first recording unit with a word registered in the second recording unit, A setting unit that sets whether or not to allow unlocking of the storage room according to the determination result of the determination unit, Equipped with, The accommodation system according to claim 5.

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