Control system for collective facility, control method for collective facility, and control program for collective facility

Abstract

To provide a control system applied to an apartment complex that facilitates use of an elevator while maintaining security.SOLUTION: A control system 1 for an apartment complex includes a control device. The control device functions as an acquiring unit, a first output unit, and a second output unit. The acquiring unit is for acquiring input information (a parcel slip number of a parcel to be delivered), which is to be input into a common entrance device (entrance intercom 11) installed at the common entrance of the apartment complex. The first output unit is for outputting first information for controlling the unlocking of an entrance door of the apartment complex on the basis of the input information, The second output unit is for outputting second information for controlling an elevator of the apartment complex on the basis of the input information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a collective facility control system, a collective facility control method, and a collective facility control program. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, while there is a demand for improved security in collective facilities such as apartment buildings, there is also a demand for efficient delivery of parcels and the like, and for external workers to enter the facilities when they visit to carry out various tasks inside the facilities. Patent Document 1 proposes a system for promoting the use of parcel lockers installed in collective housing. The system of Patent Document 1 is configured to notify information related to the use of the parcel locker when a call is made by an intercom device. Patent Document 2 discloses a system that allows a parcel company to unlock the front door without the permission of the visitor to the delivery destination when the parcel company comes to deliver a parcel to the collective housing. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2019-130229 A [Patent Document 2] Patent No. 6765147 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Incidentally, apartment buildings and other collective facilities are often equipped with elevators. Therefore, in order to efficiently carry out deliveries and other work, it is desirable to be able to use the elevators conveniently.

[0005] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a control system, a control method, and a control program for a collective facility that allows effective use of elevators while ensuring good security. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] One aspect of the present disclosure, a control system for a collective facility, is characterized in that it comprises an acquisition unit that acquires input information input to a shared entrance device installed at a common entrance of the collective facility, a first output unit that outputs first information for controlling the unlocking of the entrance door of the collective facility based on the input information, and a second output unit that outputs second information for controlling an elevator of the collective facility based on the input information.

[0007] One aspect of the present disclosure, a control method for an apartment building, is a control method for an apartment facility, characterized in that it includes the steps of acquiring input information input to a shared entrance device installed at a common entrance of the apartment facility, outputting first information for controlling the unlocking of the entrance door of the apartment facility based on the input information, and outputting second information for controlling an elevator of the apartment facility based on the input information.

[0008] Furthermore, a control program for a collective facility, which is one aspect of the present disclosure, is a program for implementing the control method on a computer. Effect of the Invention

[0009] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, it is possible to ensure good security for a collective facility while enabling effective use of elevators by workers and others. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram of a control system for an apartment complex according to an embodiment; [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an entrance intercom according to an embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control device according to an embodiment; [Figure 4] 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a control procedure at the time of a visit. [Diagram 5]FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an elevator 50 according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The embodiment described below is merely an example, and the present disclosure is not limited to the following embodiment. In addition, it is assumed from the beginning that multiple embodiments and modified examples described below can be selectively combined.

[0012] The subject of the device and system of the present disclosure includes a computer. The computer executes a program to realize the functions of the subject of the device and system of the present disclosure. The computer includes a processor that operates according to the program as a main hardware configuration. The type of the processor does not matter as long as it can realize the above functions by executing the program. The processor is composed of one or more electronic circuits including an integrated circuit (IC) or a large scale integrated circuit (LSI). The multiple electronic circuits may be integrated into one chip or may be provided in multiple chips. The multiple chips may be integrated into one device or may be provided in multiple devices. The program is stored in a non-transitory storage medium such as a computer-readable ROM, an optical disk, or a hard disk drive. The program may be stored in the storage medium in advance, or may be supplied to the storage medium via a wide area communication network including the Internet.

[0013] "Total System" FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of an apartment complex system incorporating an apartment complex control system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] The collective facility system includes a control system 1 installed in a collective facility such as an apartment building, and a management system 3 connected to the control system 1 via a communication line 2 such as the Internet.

[0015] The control system 1 is a system installed in a collective facility such as an apartment building, and comprises a common facility including an entrance system 10 provided at the common entrance, an dwelling unit system 20 provided in each dwelling unit which is the private area for each resident, and a control device 30 which performs various controls.

[0016] The entrance system 10 is a system installed at the shared entrance of an apartment facility, and includes an entrance intercom 11 for communicating with visitors, a key detection device 12 for detecting card keys of visitors and residents, a front door 13 which is the entrance and exit for the apartment complex, and an electric lock 14 for locking and unlocking the front door 13.

[0017] The dwelling unit system 20 includes an intercom 22, an electric lock 23 for locking and unlocking the dwelling unit door, various sensors 24, various electrical devices 25, etc. Here, the intercom 22 includes an intercom master unit 22a installed in the living room and a door phone slave unit 22b installed at the front door, and this intercom master unit 22a functions as a control unit that controls the various devices in each dwelling unit. The various sensors 24 include a fire detector, a thermometer, and a hygrometer, and the various electrical devices 25 include an air conditioner, and the intercom master unit 22a can control the air conditioner, etc.

[0018] Also, a delivery box 40 is provided corresponding to each dwelling unit. The delivery boxes 40 may be provided together for each dwelling unit in a common area near the common entrance, or may be provided at the entrance to each dwelling unit. The delivery box 40 provided in the common area is connected to the control device 30, and when provided in each dwelling unit, it can be connected to the intercom master unit 22a.

[0019] The control device 30 is connected to the entrance system 10 and the dwelling unit system 20, as well as to a management room master unit 15 that functions as an intercom connected to the entrance intercom 11, and an elevator 50. In addition, the control device 30 is connected to a communication line 2 via a gateway 61 and a router 62, and the control device 30 can communicate with the outside.

[0020] The management system 3 connected to the communication line 2 has a management server 3a and a verification server 3b, and performs various management of a plurality of apartment buildings, etc. As will be described later, the management system 3, including the control device 30, can also be formed as a device on the cloud.

[0021] "Management System" The management system 3 manages, for example, a plurality of facilities, but may be compatible with only one facility or with only one company such as a delivery company.

[0022] The management server 3a performs communication and various processes. The verification server 3b stores data for various verifications, performs data verification according to information provided by the management server 3a, and returns the verification result to the management server 3a. For example, when a slip number is provided as input information for a parcel, the verification server 3b returns the delivery destination room number. The verification server 3b may store various data necessary for authentication of visitors to the collective facility targeted by the management system 3 and perform the necessary verification process. For example, when a construction worker, a cleaning worker, a dry cleaning worker (collection), etc. visits, the data necessary for authentication (each contractor's ID, password, etc.) can be received and stored in advance and verified at the time of the visit. In addition, the work schedule of each contractor may be stored and verification may be performed against the scheduled time. Furthermore, the contractor ID and its password may be input and verified to authenticate the contractor. Furthermore, the employee ID of each person entering the facility may be registered and verification may be performed. At least a part or the whole of the management system 3 may be included in the control system 1. As described above, the management server 3a is supplied with a slip number as input information and returns a room number, but the following information can be provided to the management system 3. The provided information should be stored in the collation server 3b as appropriate, but it may also be stored in the management server 3a. In this case, the management server 3a may be able to transmit information in response to a request for necessary information from the collation server 3b or another server. Identification information for the complex, such as property ID - If the complex consists of multiple buildings, identification information for the buildings Room number Information on the presence or absence of elevator security, such as floor stop restrictions Information regarding the availability of delivery boxes or delivery lockers, and information regarding their usage, such as the state in which items are stored Information regarding the presence or absence of delivery boxes in each residence, and information regarding their usage, such as the state in which items are stored Information on whether or not each residence has security features Information regarding the presence or absence of collection requests for each residence (collection requests from at least one of the residences subject to delivery and those not subject to delivery) These pieces of information may be sent to the management server 3a when the entrance intercom 11 receives input of unlocking information and transmits the input information, or may be sent periodically at a predetermined timing. Furthermore, the information may be provided when the associated collective facility is registered in the management system. Also, the information may be provided when a company operating the verification server 3b or the like registers the server to be associated with the management server 3a or the control system. Furthermore, this information may be provided voluntarily, or may be provided based on a request from any of the management system 3, the management server 3a, the matching server 3b, or any of the external systems connected thereto. When a delivery person or the like visits and the delivery person ID, room number, and slip number are entered through the entrance intercom 11, the management server 3a does not need to return the room number, and in this case it is sufficient to return only an instruction indicating whether or not to permit unlocking (OK / NG).In addition, a separate verification server 3b is often provided for each delivery person, and in that case, it is advisable to assign the verification server 3b to be used for verification according to the delivery person ID.

[0023] "Assembly facility" Examples of collective facilities to which the control system 1 can be applied include apartment buildings, dormitories, company housing, and other collective housing, but the facility is not limited to collective housing as long as it has a shared entrance. The control system 1 can be applied to facilities that are configured by integrating multiple facilities (multiple companies, departments, divisions, etc.), such as offices, factories, research facilities, medical facilities, and accommodation facilities.

[0024] "Entrance system" The common entrance is provided with an entrance intercom 11, which is a common entrance device for calling each dwelling unit. The entrance intercom 11 is used by visitors, including delivery people. A visitor can enter the name of the dwelling unit he or she is visiting into the entrance intercom 11 to call the visitor. The common entrance is also provided with an entrance door 13 and an electric lock 14 for locking the entrance door 13. The electric lock 14 is, for example, an autolock device that automatically locks the entrance door 13 when the entrance door 13 is closed, and the electric lock 14 is locked and unlocked under the control of the control device 30. The entrance door 13 is, for example, an automatic door, and is basically kept locked under normal circumstances. The entrance intercom 11 is connected to the control device 30 and the intercom master unit 22a of each dwelling unit so as to be able to communicate with each other.

[0025] The entrance intercom 11 is installed outside the entrance door 13 of the common entrance. Therefore, in order for a visitor to enter inside the entrance door 13 of the collective facility, the visitor must call the residence of the visitor using the entrance intercom 11 and ask the resident of that residence to unlock the electric lock on the entrance door 13. The resident can confirm the visitor using the intercom master unit 22a and operate the intercom master unit 22a to unlock the electric lock 14. In addition, the electric lock 14 can be unlocked by having the visitor authenticated by the control device 30, as described below.

[0026] In the example shown in Fig. 1, a key detection device 12 is installed at the shared entrance. Similar to the entrance intercom 11, the key detection device 12 is installed outside the front door 13 of the shared entrance. The key detection device 12 is, for example, configured with an IC card reader, and when it detects a pre-registered card key, it transmits a door unlock signal to the electric lock 14. This unlocks the electric lock 14 and opens the front door 13.

[0027] "Entrance intercom" FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the entrance intercom 11, which is a shared entrance device. As shown in FIG. 2, the entrance intercom 11 has a numeric keypad 11a for inputting a dwelling unit number and a slip number, and a call button 11b for making a call. A visitor can call the dwelling unit he or she is visiting by inputting the dwelling unit number using the numeric keypad 11a and pressing the call button 11b. The entrance intercom 11 also has a camera 11d, a microphone 11e, a speaker 11f, a monitor 11g, and a reverse master key insertion section 11h. A resident or the like who owns a key can insert the key into the reverse master key insertion section 11h to unlock the electric lock on the entrance door 13.

[0028] The entrance intercom 11 captures an image of the visitor with the camera 11d and transmits the image to the intercom master unit 22a where the call was made. The speaker 11f outputs a ringtone, and when the resident answers, the voice of the visitor. The visitor's voice is picked up by the microphone 11e and transmitted to the intercom master unit 22a, so that the visitor can converse with the resident of the destination. The monitor 11g may display, for example, the dwelling unit number entered with the numeric keypad 11a, or may display an image captured by the camera 11d. The speaker 11f and monitor 11g may be used to output information regarding the usage status of the delivery box 40, which will be described later.

[0029] The entrance intercom 11 may further include a delivery button 11c used by a delivery company. When the delivery button 11c is operated, for example, a call may be made to the intercom master unit 22a in a manner different from that for general visitors so that the visitor can be identified as a delivery company. In addition, the delivery button 11c may be used to unlock the delivery box 40 or to check information regarding the usage status, as described below.

[0030] Furthermore, the entrance intercom 11 is connected to the management system 3 via the control device 30 , and therefore input information inputted at the entrance intercom 11 can be supplied to the management system 3 .

[0031] For example, the slip number of the parcel to be delivered can be supplied to the management system 3 as input information by pressing and holding or double-pressing the home delivery button 11c, pressing a separate home delivery communication button, or selecting authentication with the management system 3 by the slip number from a menu display by pressing the home delivery button 11c, and then inputting the slip number from the numeric keypad. The management system 3 can control various devices (e.g., elevators) using the input information. The slip number may be input by obtaining a photographed image of a code such as a barcode of the slip number displayed on the slip using the camera 11d of the entrance intercom 11, and the control device 30 or management server 3a may recognize the slip number. If the verification data is transferred in advance, the control device 30 can verify and authenticate the slip number. Furthermore, if the entrance intercom 11 does not have the home delivery button 11c, it is possible to (i) enter a specific number including numbers and symbols (#, *) using, for example, the numeric keypad 11a to transition to an input screen for the slip number, etc., or (ii) transition to an input screen for the slip number, etc., when there is no response to a call made by entering a normal room number. The home delivery company can enter the company ID, room number, and slip number using the numeric keypad 11a, etc., and the control device 30 can process this input information. In this case, authentication for unlocking the electric lock 14 may be performed in the management system 3, or authentication in the management system 3 may be omitted.

[0032] The function of the entrance intercom 11 can also be substituted by a smartphone or the like. In this case, it is advisable to perform authentication involving the reading of an image (e.g., a barcode) between the smartphone and entrance intercom 11 to confirm that the smartphone is at the shared entrance. Authentication can be performed by displaying a barcode on the smartphone screen and having entrance intercom 11 read and authenticate the barcode, or vice versa, by having the smartphone read a barcode displayed on entrance intercom 11. Authentication can also be performed by short-range communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark).

[0033] "Dwelling System" Each dwelling unit is provided with an intercom 22 including an intercom master unit 22a and a door phone slave unit 22b. Each dwelling unit may also be provided with, for example, a sub-master unit communicably connected to the door phone slave unit 22b via the intercom master unit 22a, and may also be provided with a plurality of delivery boxes 40.

[0034] The intercom master unit 22a is connected to the control device 30 so as to be able to communicate with the control device 30. The intercom master unit 22a is equipped with a microphone, a speaker, a monitor, a call button, etc., and allows a resident to talk to a visitor via the door phone device using the intercom master unit and to check an image of the visitor.

[0035] Intercom master unit 22a further includes an unlock button for unlocking electric lock 23 at the entrance to the residence. Intercom master unit 22a may also be provided with an input function for making settings related to unlocking delivery box 40. For example, when a package is stored in delivery box 40, the information is preferably transmitted to intercom master unit 22a and displayed on a monitor. Intercom master unit 22a may be connected to a wide area communication network such as the Internet, and may be configured to transmit a notification to a communication terminal of a resident to inform the resident that a package has arrived.

[0036] The intercom slave unit 22b is provided outside each dwelling unit and includes a call button for calling the intercom master unit 22a. Similarly to the entrance intercom 11, the intercom slave unit 22b includes a camera, a microphone, and a speaker. When the call button is operated, the intercom master unit 22a is called, and the visitor is photographed by the camera of the intercom slave unit 22b, and the image is displayed on the monitor of the intercom master unit 22a. The intercom master unit 22a may be provided with a function for recording the image of the visitor. When the delivery box 40 is operated, the intercom master unit 22a may record an image of the operator photographed by the camera of the intercom slave unit 22b.

[0037] "Control device" 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control device 30. The control device 30 includes a processor 31 that executes arithmetic processing for controlling the control system 1, and a memory 32 in which a control program and the like are stored. The memory 32 is configured, for example, from a RAM, a ROM, a hard disk, and the like, and is built into a computer including the processor 31. The control device 30 may be configured from one computer or may be configured from multiple computers. Also, some or all of the functions of the control device 30 may exist in a server or the like outside the collective facility, such as a cloud server, similar to the management system 3.

[0038] The control device 30 is a device that controls the control system 1 of the collective facility in an integrated manner, and is communicatively connected to the entrance intercom 11, the intercom master unit 22a, the management room master unit 15, etc., receives signals from each device to obtain various information, and outputs control signals to each device to control each device. The control device 30 is also communicatively connected to the door phone slave unit 22b via the intercom master unit 22a. Furthermore, the control device 30 is connected to the communication line 2 via the communication unit 38 of the control device 30 (the gateway 61 and the router 62 are not shown in FIG. 3), and can perform desired communication with the outside. In particular, since the control device 3 includes the management server 3a and the verification server 3b, various communications can be performed using these, and various devices in the collective facility can be controlled in response to signals from the management system 3. The control device 30 may be included in the entrance intercom 11.

[0039] The processor 31 reads out and executes the control program installed in the memory 32, thereby realizing the functions of the first processing unit 33, the second processing unit 34, the third processing unit 35, the fourth processing unit 36, and the fifth processing unit 37. That is, the control program installed in the memory 32 includes various control programs, and also includes a program for realizing the control of the elevator 50 by a computer. In addition, the communication unit 38 controls communication with the management server 3a via the communication line 2 and communication with the entrance system 10. The first to fifth processing units 33 to 37 function as first to fifth output units.

[0040] As described above, the control device 30 is communicably connected to the entrance intercom 11 at the shared entrance and the intercom master unit 22a at each residence, and has the function of controlling these devices. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the control device 30 is connected to the management server 3a of the management system 3 via a gateway 61, a router 62, and a communication line 2. The control device 30 can acquire information required for controlling the control system 1 from the management server 3a. The control unit 30 also functions as an information acquisition unit. The control device 30 is also communicably connected to the management room master unit 15 in the management room. The management room master unit 15 can transmit various information to the entrance intercom 11 and the multiple intercom master units 22a via the control device 30, for example.

[0041] The control device 30 includes a first processing unit 33 that executes calling the intercom master unit 22a, unlocking the electric lock of the front door 13, and the like. The first processing unit 33 is configured to call a predetermined intercom master unit 22a when a call operation is performed on the front door intercom 11, and to output a door unlock signal to the electric lock 14 based on the operation of the intercom master unit 22a. When the door unlock signal is output to the electric lock 14, the electric lock of the front door 13 is unlocked. Note that the electric lock 14 may be connected to the front door intercom 11, and output a signal for unlocking from the front door intercom 11 (unlock control). The first processing unit 33 also executes a call to the intercom master unit 22a when a call button on the doorphone slave unit 22b is operated.

[0042] <Linkage with management systems> As described above, the control device 30 has the first processing unit 33, the second processing unit 34, the third processing unit 35, the fourth processing unit 36, and the fifth processing unit 37. The first processing unit 33 performs an unlocking process for the electric lock 14 in the entrance system 10. The second processing unit 34 performs control related to the elevator 50. The third processing unit 35 outputs unlocking information as additional information, the fourth processing unit 36 ​​unlocks the delivery box 40, and the fifth processing unit 37 processes the one-time password. The first to fifth processing units 33 to 37 are configured to communicate with the management system 3 and perform various processes according to the obtained information. Note that the units of the control device 30 may be distributed among multiple devices included in the control system 1.

[0043] When connection with the management server a of the management system 3 is requested in the entrance system 10, the first processing unit 33 to the fifth processing unit 37 connect to the management server 3a through communication and supply an input signal (e.g., a slip number) to the management server 3a. Also, the first processing unit 33 to the fifth processing unit 37 perform operation of the elevator 50 and various unlocking controls according to information (control signals) from the management server 3a.

[0044] "Elevator control" When the second processing unit 34 acquires addressee residence specification information (for example, the room number of the residence) from the management server 3a, it performs processing to control the elevator 50, etc. That is, when it is confirmed that the elevator 50 will be used based on the contents stored in the memory 32 (the relationship between the room number and the floor), the elevator 50 car is called to the entrance floor, which is the floor where the common entrance is located. Normally, the entrance floor is the first floor where the common entrance is located, but there are cases where the common entrance is not on the first floor, so the entrance floor is the floor corresponding to the common entrance (the location of the common entrance device). Normally, it is the floor closest to the common entrance when entering from the common entrance and heading towards the elevator 50.

[0045] In addition, when the floor of the delivery destination is known, the floor number can be displayed on the entrance intercom 11 or output by voice.

[0046] It is also advisable to provide assistance when a delivery person who has entered through the front door gets on the elevator 50. For example, since the control device 30 knows the room to which the delivery person is to be delivered, when the delivery person gets into the elevator car at the entrance floor, it can automatically select and specify the destination floor for the room as the destination floor. Also, it is possible to prohibit the delivery person from pressing the button for the destination floor, but from pressing buttons for other floors.

[0047] A process may be performed to confirm that an authenticated visitor (delivery person) is getting on the elevator 50 at the shared entrance. For example, a surveillance camera may be installed in the corridors of the collective facility to confirm that an authenticated delivery person is getting on the elevator 50. Also, an image acquired by the entrance intercom 11 may be received by the control device 30, and when the delivery person gets on the elevator 50, the image may be compared with an image acquired by a camera installed in the elevator hall or inside the elevator 50 car to recognize the delivery person. This recognition may be performed by the management system 3.

[0048] Depending on the complex, additional information may be required for authentication of the elevator's destination floor. Usually, the destination floor button can be pressed only when a specific card is read by a card reader or the like in the elevator. If the delivery destination floor requires additional information, authentication of the additional information may be omitted, and the destination floor button may be pressed, or the floor may be specified automatically.

[0049] "One-time password output" Also, when processing at the entrance, a one-time password may be output by the entrance intercom 11. That is, when the management system 3 recognizes that the delivery is legitimate based on the input signal, it not only transmits a signal to unlock the entrance door, but also outputs a one-time password and displays it on the entrance intercom 11 to inform the delivery person.

[0050] This allows the delivery person to use the received one-time password for subsequent authentication within the facility.

[0051] "Elevator configuration" 5 shows the configuration of the elevator 50. As described above, the elevator 50 has a communication unit 51, and communicates with the control device 30 through this communication unit 51. A processing unit 52 is connected to the communication unit 51, and this processing unit 52 is responsible for various controls of the elevator 50. A mechanical unit 53 is connected to the processing unit 52. This mechanical unit 53 includes a motor that moves the elevator car 54 up and down, and an operating mechanism that opens and closes the doors on the car and floor side. Therefore, by the processing unit 52 controlling the operation of the mechanical unit 53, the car of the elevator 50 moves to the destination floor, and the opening and closing of the doors for getting on and off the car is controlled.

[0052] "Delivery box" The delivery box 40 includes a receiving room for storing packages, a door for opening and closing the receiving room, and a locking mechanism for the door. In general, the delivery box 40 includes a door opening button operated when the door is opened, a display unit for displaying whether or not packages can be stored, an insertion slot for inserting a slip, a stamping mechanism for stamping the slip, and a stamping button operated when stamping. The delivery box 40 also includes at least one of an insertion unit for a key (dedicated key) for unlocking the door and an input unit for inputting an unlocking password. It is sufficient that the delivery box 40 includes a door locking mechanism, and it is not necessary, for example, to include a stamping mechanism.

[0053] The delivery box 40 is mainly used by a delivery company when the resident who is the recipient of the package is not at home, but a delivery method in which the delivery box 40 is used to receive packages without meeting the recipient is also becoming established. The delivery company operates the door open button of the delivery box 40 to open the door, stores the package in the receiving compartment, and locks the door. When the package is stored and the door is locked, the display changes to show that the box is in use. The resident can open the door using a special key or an unlocking password and remove the package. The delivery box 40 can also be used to store packages to be collected by delivery companies, etc.

[0054] The door of the delivery box 40 is locked not only after the package is stored (after the package is received) but also before the package is received. This prevents items other than the delivery item from being stored in the box due to tampering or the door from being locked and made unusable, ensuring good security. On the other hand, if the door of the delivery box 40 is locked before the package is received, the delivery company will not be able to use the box, so it is necessary to unlock the door in an appropriate manner that takes security into consideration. The control system 1 executes a process related to unlocking the delivery box 40 so as to ensure good security for the delivery box 40 while not impairing the convenience of the delivery company.

[0055] Control device 30 can be configured to output an unlocking signal for unlocking delivery box 40 corresponding to a specific dwelling unit under specific conditions when information for unlocking electric lock 14 of front door 13 is acquired together with information identifying the specific dwelling unit (e.g., room number). In other words, delivery box 40 may be automatically unlocked in association with the unlocking of electric lock 14 of front door 13. Delivery box 40 may be configured to be unlocked upon receiving an unlocking signal.

[0056] "Operation Description" Hereinafter, the process performed by the control device 30 in the collective facility control system having the above-described configuration when a visitor visits the collective facility will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

[0057] First, the operation is started when the entrance intercom 11 detects a person or when the screen is touched.

[0058] First, it is determined whether input information authentication has been selected (S11). When the front door intercom 11 starts operating, it is advisable to first display a menu screen and determine from there whether input information authentication has been selected. If NO in S11, for example, room number input has been selected, the process moves to normal processing. That is, input of the room number connects the front door intercom 11 to the intercom master unit 22a of the dwelling unit, and authentication of the resident unlocks the electric lock 14 of the front door 13. If the resident is not at home, for example, the process returns to S11 and input information authentication is selected. Alternatively, the menu may be displayed only when the menu button is touched, and normal processing may be performed if the menu button is not touched.

[0059] If the determination in S11 is YES, the input information is taken in (S12). That is, the entrance intercom 11 waits for the entry of the slip number, and the input information such as the slip number is entered using the numeric keypad 11a, and the information is taken in. The input information may be selectable, for example, an employee ID may be entered. In addition, the delivery company may have a dedicated card or password for releasing the autolock, and in that case, the entry of these may be required. For example, the delivery company may be authenticated in the management system 3 by pressing the delivery button 11c, entering the slip number using the numeric keypad 11a, and holding the dedicated key over the key detection device 12. In addition to entering the slip number, it is also possible to enter an ID, password, and room number dedicated to the delivery company, or a card and room number dedicated to the delivery company. In addition, the cleaning company may also be required to enter an ID, password, and the like, or to present (read) a card.

[0060] The control device 30 performs this authentication based on the input information that has been captured (S13). This authentication is performed by the control device 30 transmitting the input information to the management system 3 and receiving the authentication result. That is, the control device 30 transmits the input information to the management server 3a of the management system 3, and the management server 3a uses the verification server 3b to check the slip number and recognize the room number. The verification server 3b returns the room number corresponding to the transmitted slip number, and the management server 3a transmits the room number to the control device 30. Note that the control device 30 may receive data related to the collective facility from the verification server 3b from the management server 3a and store it in the memory 32, and the control device 30 may perform the authentication process independently. Note that, as described above, the management system 3 has not only the slip number but also various other information, and based on this information, various control signals and information can be provided to the control device 30.

[0061] It is determined whether authentication based on the input information has been successful (S14). If the determination in S14 is successful (YES), the control device 30 unlocks the electric lock 14 at the entrance (S15). If authentication has not been completed (NO), the process ends. If the input information needs to be re-entered, the authentication of the input information is started over again from S11.

[0062] <Elevator operation assistance> The control device 30 also sends a control signal to the elevator 50 to move the car to the entrance floor (S16). That is, the control device 30 confirms that the visitor has been authenticated at the entrance and has entered the collective facility. For example, as described above, it is advisable to track the visitor with a camera or the like installed on the path to the elevator 50 landing, such as in a lobby in the collective facility, and recognize that the person getting on the elevator 50 is the visitor who has been authenticated at the entrance. It is also possible to recognize the visitor by comparing an image acquired at the entrance with an image of the person getting on the elevator car.

[0063] (Destination floor designation) Next, the control device 30 performs processing regarding the destination floor of the elevator 50 (S17). The control device 30 is notified of the room number from the management server 3a. The control device 30 then checks the floor stored in memory in association with the room number, and supplies a destination control signal to the elevator 50. Then, based on this destination control signal, the elevator 50 assists the delivery person or the like who has entered the elevator to input the destination floor.

[0064] For example, the destination floor is automatically set. That is, when it is confirmed by a camera or the like that a person who has been authenticated at the entrance has boarded the vehicle, the destination floor included in the destination control signal is automatically specified. This eliminates the need for a delivery person to press a destination floor button once they have boarded the vehicle, and also eliminates the inconvenience of pressing the wrong floor button. Furthermore, when delivering packages, for example, the person may have both hands full, and it is often convenient to have the destination floor specified automatically.

[0065] (Select floor for destination selection) Also, instead of automatically designating the destination floor, a designable destination floor may be designated and the destination floor may be input manually. In other words, the destination button may be pressed only for the destination floor included in the destination designation signal, and pressing other destination floors is invalid. This allows the delivery person or the like to get on and confirm that the elevator 50 car is ready to move before starting to move the car.

[0066] In addition, the destination floor button may be configured to flash the floor number specified by the destination control signal to notify the delivery person, etc., of the button to be operated.

[0067] In this way, input assistance for the destination floor is provided, making it easier for users such as delivery personnel to use the elevator.

[0068] When such assistance for the destination floor is completed, the elevator assistance operation is terminated.

[0069] The delivery person from the delivery company can simply place the package in a delivery box next to the entrance of the delivery destination or leave the package in front of the entrance and then contact the recipient to inform them of this.

[0070] "Unlocking electronic locks on doors other than the front door" (Specific floor) In this example, the control device 30 has a fourth processing unit 36, and uses this fourth processing unit 36 ​​to perform additional unlocking control.

[0071] The top floor of an apartment building may be a special floor and require additional card authentication when specifying the destination floor of the elevator 50, or authentication of additional information may be required for a particular floor for other reasons.

[0072] When such a specific floor is set as the destination floor, a destination permission for the specific floor can be included in the destination control signal from the control device 30. This makes it possible to perform the above-mentioned destination floor input assistance.

[0073] Thus, according to this embodiment, when the resident of the residence is absent or does not respond even if the resident is present, an instruction to unlock the front door is received from the management server 3a by inputting a slip number, etc., and the door is unlocked without the resident having to perform an unlocking operation, and the elevator 50 is controlled. Also, in the case of a delivery company, the package can be stored in the delivery box 40 of each residence or in the delivery box 40 in the common space (storage room), or left in front of the entrance of each residence (so-called "Oki-hai"). In the case of Oki-hai, bags for Oki-hai can also be prepared.

[0074] (Shared facilities) In collective facilities such as apartment buildings, the entrance space from the front door is often a lobby space, and an elevator hall is connected to this entrance space. In some cases, a shared lounge space or shared facilities such as a shared event room are provided in the entrance space. Here, a partition door with an electric lock may be provided at the boundary between such shared facilities and the entrance space, which is the internal area of ​​the shared facilities, and further authentication may be required. In other words, residents of the collective facility may be authenticated by their card key or the like to enter the shared facilities. In addition, the shared facilities may also include a manager's room or the like.

[0075] It is necessary to enter the common facilities when delivering packages to the manager's office, carrying out construction work, cleaning, etc. In such cases, it is necessary to unlock the partition door to the common facilities. A dedicated card for the contractor may be provided and used to unlock the partition door, but it may also be unlocked by authentication via communication with the management server 3a in the same manner as described above.

[0076] In this case, too, it is advisable to input a slip number as input information. The control device 30 will unlock the partition door accordingly. By issuing slip numbers for collection and delivery by construction companies, cleaners, and dry cleaners, the same processing as for delivery companies can be performed.

[0077] (Private area) In addition to the above-mentioned common facilities, there may be a partition door at the boundary to the corridor to the resident's residence, which is also an internal area of ​​the collective facility, and this partition door may also require a different authentication from the front door. In this case, the elevator 50 is often also included in the corridor to the residence. Also, the corridor may be separate from the above-mentioned common facilities, but the common facilities and the corridor may be considered to be the same space. In such a case, the partition door to the corridor may be treated in the same way as the partition door of the above-mentioned common facility.

[0078] If there is a porch in front of the entrance to each dwelling unit and an electronic lock is installed on the gate of this porch, the electronic lock on this gate can be unlocked in the same way as the common facilities. [Explanation of symbols]

[0079] 1 control system, 2 communication line, 3 management system, 3a management server, 3b matching server, 10 entrance system, 11 entrance intercom, 11a numeric keypad, 11b call button, 11c delivery button, 11d camera, 11e microphone, 11f speaker, 11g monitor, 11h reverse master key insertion unit, 12 non-contact key detection device, 13 entrance door, 14 electric lock, 15 management room master unit, 20 dwelling system, 22a intercom master unit, 22b door phone slave unit, 30 control device, 31 processor, 32 memory, 33 first processing unit, 34 second processing unit, 35 third processing unit, 36 fourth processing unit, 37 fifth processing unit, 38 communication unit, 40 delivery box, 50 elevator, 51 communication unit, 52 processing unit, 53 machine unit, 54 cage, 61 gateway, 62 Router.

Claims

1. an acquisition unit that acquires input information input to a shared entrance device installed at a shared entrance of the collective facility; a first output unit that outputs first information for controlling unlocking of an entrance door of the collective facility based on the input information; a second output unit that outputs second information for controlling an elevator of the collective facility based on the input information without an operation by a resident in the room; Equipped with The input information includes a voucher number issued for each case, the control system for the collective facility.

2. The control system according to claim 1 , wherein the second output unit outputs information for moving the elevator to an entrance floor corresponding to the shared entrance based on the input information.

3. 3. The control system according to claim 1, wherein the second output unit outputs information for specifying a destination floor based on the input information, at least one of before the elevator stops at an entrance floor corresponding to the shared entrance and after the elevator stops at the entrance floor.

4. The control system according to claim 3 , wherein the information for designating the destination floor includes additional information when the destination floor requires additional information for its designation.

5. A control system as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a third output unit that outputs, based on the input information, information for unlocking an entrance space that can be entered by unlocking the front door and a partition door located at the boundary between the entrance space and the internal area of ​​the collective facility.

6. The control system of claim 5 , wherein the interior area includes at least one of a caretaker's office and a common facility.

7. The control system of claim 5 or 6, wherein the interior area includes an area reserved for a resident of the complex associated with the input information.

8. The control system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a fourth output unit that outputs, based on the input information, information for unlocking a storage system associated with the input information.

9. The control system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising a fifth output unit that outputs information for unlocking doors other than the common entrance door based on the input information.

10. A method for controlling an assembly facility, comprising the steps of: acquiring input information to be input to a common entrance device installed at a common entrance of the collective facility; outputting first information for controlling unlocking of an entrance door of the collective facility based on the input information; outputting second information for controlling an elevator of the collective facility based on the input information without an operation by a resident in the room; Including, A method for controlling a collective facility, wherein the input information includes a slip number issued for each case.

11. A control program for an apartment complex for implementing the control method according to claim 10 on a computer.

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