Information Generation System

Abstract

To provide a watching device corresponding to various types of lighting apparatuses.SOLUTION: An information generation system A comprises: a transmitter 10 for transmitting a radio wave 40 including an identifier when receiving light from a lighting apparatus 30 or the like arranged on a ceiling 20 of a room; a repeating device 65 for receiving the radio wave from the transmitter; a receiver 70 for receiving the radio wave 40 from the transmitter 10 via the repeating device 65; and an information generation device for generating life information related to a life of a watched person in a place where the transmitter is installed based on the radio wave received by the receiver. The system also includes an illuminance sensor for measuring illuminance of light. The transmitter transmits the radio wave including illuminance information, and the receiver receives the illuminance information from the transmitter. The information generation device generates the life information related to the life of the watched person in the place where the transmitter is installed based on the radio wave and illuminance information received by the receiver.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information generating system and a monitoring device. [Background technology]

[0002] The monitoring system using the light of the lighting fixture allows you to check the on / off operation of the lighting fixture from a remote location, making it possible to check the safety of people who need monitoring, such as the elderly and people living alone. The light is compatible with E26 sockets. If the bulb socket is E17, there are commercially available sockets that convert it to E26, so you can convert it and use it.

[0003] A technique has been proposed in which a communication unit is incorporated in a light to transmit on / off operation information to the outside (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 7051275 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, in today's homes, there are more and more lights that are recessed into the walls, making it difficult to replace the light bulbs (lighting parts). Also, in the case of ceiling lights, they cannot be replaced with socket-type lights.

[0006] Therefore, an object of the present disclosure is to obtain a monitoring device that is compatible with various types of lighting fixtures. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In one aspect, the following solution is provided. (1) An information generation system comprising: a transmitting device that transmits radio waves including an identifier when exposed to light; a receiving device that receives the radio waves from the transmitting device; and an information generation device that generates lifestyle information regarding the lifestyle of a person being monitored at a location where the transmitting device is installed based on the radio waves received by the receiving device. (2) In the configuration of (1) above, the transmitting device includes a photovoltaic element, and the power generated by the photovoltaic element is stored in a capacitor or a storage battery, and radio waves are transmitted based on this power. (3) An information generating system in the configuration of (1) above, further comprising an illuminance sensor for measuring the illuminance of light, wherein the transmitting device further transmits radio waves including illuminance information, the receiving device further receives the illuminance information from the transmitting device, and the information generating device generates lifestyle information regarding the lifestyle of the person being monitored at the location where the transmitting device is installed based on the radio waves and illuminance information received by the receiving device. (4) An information generating system in which the illuminance sensor for measuring the illuminance of light in the configuration of (3) above is replaced with a device for generating electricity using light. (5) In the information generating system according to the above configuration (1), the transmitting device and the receiving device are installed in a room of the person being watched over. (6) In the above configuration (1), the transmitting device is installed in a position where light from a lighting in the room of the person being monitored reaches the transmitting device. (7) In the configuration of (1) above, the receiving device is in the form of a communication repeater installed in the room of the person being monitored and powered by commercial power, and transmits information related to the received radio waves to the information generating device. (8) In the information generating system configured as above in (1) to (7), the information generating device generates the life information based on a generation history of radio waves from the transmitting device. (9) A monitoring device including: a receiving device that receives radio waves from a transmitting device that transmits radio waves including an identifier when exposed to light; and an information processing device that generates lifestyle information regarding the lifestyle of a person being monitored at a location where the transmitting device is installed based on the received radio waves. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to understand the living conditions of the person being watched over by checking whether various lighting fixtures are turned on or off. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an overview of an information generating system. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a photovoltaic device. [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a first embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a second embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a third embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a substrate of the transmitting device. [Figure 7] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a substrate (with an illuminance sensor) of the transmitting device. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a learning function of the information generation system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] Each embodiment will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0011] The embodiments shown below are merely examples of devices and methods for embodying the technical ideas of the invention, and the technical ideas of the present invention are not limited to those described below. The technical ideas of the present invention can be modified in various ways within the scope of the matters described in the claims. In particular, it should be noted that the drawings are schematic and may differ from the actual product. Descriptions of parts that are already known technologies have been omitted.

[0012] <Embodiment> FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of a basic information generating system A of this embodiment. A lighting fixture (e.g., a ceiling light) 30 is installed on the ceiling 20 of a room. Meanwhile, a transmitting device 10 is attached to an appropriate position on the wall (a position where the on / off of the ceiling light can be detected by light) and transmits radio waves 40 including an identifier when light from the lighting fixture 30 or the like is received. The system includes a receiving device 70 that receives the radio waves 40 from the transmitting device 10 via a relay device 65, and an information generating device 80 (e.g., a cloud server: see FIG. 5, etc.) that generates life information on the life of a person to be watched over at the place where the transmitting device 10 is installed based on the radio waves 40 received by the receiving device 70. The receiving device 70 may be in the form of a base station.

[0013] Please refer to Fig. 2. The transmitting device 10 has a main body, and a photovoltaic power generation device 12 that receives light and generates power is provided outside the main body. The photovoltaic power generation device 12 has a plurality of photovoltaic panels (e.g., solar panels) 11. A radio wave transmitter (not shown: e.g., a beacon) that transmits radio waves based on the power generated by the photovoltaic power generation device 12 is provided inside the main body. The radio wave standard may be, for example, Bluetooth (Bluetooth (registered trademark)), which is suitable for short-distance communication. Here, the transmitting device 10 transmits radio waves when power is generated by the photovoltaic power generation device 12, and does not transmit radio waves when no power is being generated.

[0014] It is configured to be able to receive radio waves (eg, Bluetooth) via a relay device 65 and communicate with a base station in LTE (Long Term Evolution).

[0015] Alternatively, the information generating system A may have a photovoltaic element in the transmitting device 10, and the power generated by the photovoltaic element is stored in a capacitor or a storage battery, and radio waves are transmitted based on this power. The information generating system A may further include an illuminance sensor that measures the illuminance of light, the transmitting device 10 further transmits radio waves including illuminance information, the receiving device 70 further receives the illuminance information from the transmitting device 10, and the information generating system 80 generates lifestyle information regarding the lifestyle of the person being watched over in the place where the transmitting device 10 is installed, based on the radio waves and illuminance information received by the receiving device 70. The information generating system A may also be one in which the illuminance sensor that measures the illuminance of light is replaced by a device that generates electricity using light.

[0016] <First Example> Please refer to Fig. 3. It is a schematic diagram showing an overview of the information generating system 1 of this embodiment. It has the same configuration as the basic embodiment described above, but a lighting fixture 30 is attached to the ceiling 20 of the room. Meanwhile, at an appropriate position on the wall, there are provided a transmitting device 10 that transmits radio waves (e.g., Bluetooth) including an identifier when it receives light from the lighting fixture 30 or the like, and a relay device 65 that receives the radio waves from the transmitting device 10. The relay device 65 is configured to be able to receive the radio waves (e.g., Bluetooth) and communicate with a base station by LTE (Long Term Evolution).

[0017] Furthermore, the transmitting device 10 includes a receiving device 70 that receives radio waves from the relay device 65 to a public line network (e.g., the Internet), and an information generating device 80 (e.g., a cloud server) that generates life information related to the life of the person being watched over at the location where the transmitting device 10 is installed, based on the radio waves received by the receiving device 70. The life information related to the life of the person being watched over generated by the information generating device 80 can be displayed on a mobile terminal, personal computer, etc. 90 of an individual, etc.

[0018] The transmitting device 10 has a main body, and a photovoltaic power generating device 12 that receives light and generates power is provided outside the main body. A radio wave transmitter (not shown: for example, a beacon) that transmits radio waves based on the generated power is provided inside the main body. The radio wave standard may be, for example, Bluetooth, which is suitable for short-distance communication.

[0019] Furthermore, the information generating device 80 is configured to be able to monitor using an AI (Artificial Intelligence) function. That is, the information generating device 80 executes machine learning using the actual behavior of the person being watched over as teacher data and the on / off data from the transmitting device 10 as input data to generate a learning model 162.

[0020] <Second Example> Please refer to Fig. 4. It is a schematic diagram showing an overview of the information generating system 2 of this embodiment. A lighting fixture 30 is attached to the ceiling 20 of a room. Meanwhile, at an appropriate position on the wall, there are provided a transmitting device 10 that transmits radio waves (e.g., Bluetooth) including an identifier when it receives light from the lighting fixture 30 or the like, and a relay light 66 that receives the radio waves from the transmitting device 10. The relay light 66 is configured to be able to receive the radio waves (e.g., Bluetooth) and communicate with a base station by LTE (Long Term Evolution).

[0021] The relay light 66 is a light that is attached to the socket of a lighting fixture and turns on / off in response to the on / off operation of the lighting fixture. It comprises a light-emitting unit that turns on / off in response to the on / off operation, a communication unit that transmits information about the on / off operation to the outside, and a case that houses the light-emitting unit and the communication unit. An illuminance sensor that detects illuminance is provided inside the case, and the communication unit transmits detection information from the illuminance sensor to the outside.

[0022] Furthermore, a receiving device 70 that receives radio waves from the relay light 66 to a public line network (e.g., the Internet) and an information generating device 80 (e.g., a cloud server) that generates life information related to the life of the person being watched over at the location where the transmitting device 10 is installed based on the radio waves received by the receiving device 70. The life information related to the life of the person being watched over generated by the information generating device 80 can be displayed on a mobile terminal, personal computer, etc. 90 of an individual, etc.

[0023] The transmitting device 10 has a main body, and a photovoltaic power generating device 12 that receives light and generates power is provided outside the main body. A radio wave transmitter (not shown: for example, a beacon) that transmits radio waves based on the generated power is provided inside the main body. The radio wave standard may be, for example, Bluetooth, which is suitable for short-distance communication.

[0024] Furthermore, the information generating device 80 is configured to be able to monitor using an AI (Artificial Intelligence) function. That is, the information generating device 80 executes machine learning using the actual behavior of the person being watched over as teacher data and the on / off data from the transmitting device 10 as input data to generate a learning model 162.

[0025] <Third Example> 5 is a schematic diagram showing an overview of the information generating system 3 of this embodiment. A lighting fixture 30 is attached to the ceiling 20 of a room. Meanwhile, at appropriate positions on a wall, there are provided a transmitting device 15 that transmits radio waves including an identifier when it receives light from the lighting fixture 30 or the like, a receiving device 70 that receives the radio waves from the transmitting device 15, and an information generating device 80 (e.g., a cloud server) that generates life information about the life of the person being watched over at the place where the transmitting device 15 is installed, based on the radio waves received by the receiving device 70.

[0026] The transmitting device 15 has a main body, and a photovoltaic power generating device 12 that receives light and generates power is provided outside the main body. A radio wave transmitter is provided inside the main body, which transmits radio waves that are directly connected to a base station for the Internet or the like based on the generated power. The radio waves may be, for example, LTE (Long Term Evolution).

[0027] 6, transmitting device 15 is provided with a board 150. Board 150 is provided with an antenna 151, a communication module 152, and a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) 153. SIM 153 is provided inside communication module 152.

[0028] The antenna 151 is provided so as to extend in the longitudinal direction of the substrate 150. This allows the antenna 151 to transmit radio waves to the outside and receive radio waves from the outside.

[0029] Communications module 152 performs mobile data communication (2G, 3G, LTE, etc.) based on the unique information written in SIM 153. For example, communications module 152 transmits on / off operation information to the outside in response to power generation by photovoltaic device 12 in response to reception of light from a room. In other words, by turning lighting device 30 on / off, it becomes possible to determine the on / off state of lighting device 30 from the outside.

[0030] 6 has been described as an example in which illuminance sensor 154 is not provided, but illuminance sensor 154 may be provided. As shown in FIG. 7, transmitting device 15 is provided with substrate 150. Substrate 150 is provided with antenna 151, communication module 152, SIM 153, and illuminance sensor 154. SIM 153 is provided inside communication module 152.

[0031] The antenna 151 is provided so as to extend in the longitudinal direction of the substrate 150. This allows the antenna 151 to transmit radio waves to the outside and receive radio waves from the outside.

[0032] Communications module 152 performs mobile data communication (2G, 3G, LTE, etc.) based on the unique information written in SIM 153. For example, communications module 152 transmits on / off operation information to the outside in response to power generation by transmitting device 15 accompanying reception of light in a room. In other words, by turning lighting device 30 on / off, it becomes possible to determine the on / off state of lighting device 30 from the outside.

[0033] Furthermore, illuminance sensor 154 detects the illuminance in the room. Communication module 152 acquires the detection value of illuminance sensor 154 as a digital signal with 256 levels (0 to 255), for example, and transmitting device 15 transmits this to the outside. By adding the data from illuminance sensor 154, it becomes possible to generate more detailed monitoring data. On the other hand, one effect of omitting illuminance sensor 154 is that it becomes possible to reduce the size.

[0034] Please refer to FIG. 8. The information generating device 80 is configured to be able to monitor using the function of AI (Artificial Intelligence). That is, machine learning is performed using the actual behavior of the person being monitored as teacher data and the on / off data from the transmitting device 15 as input data to generate a learning model 162. A more detailed explanation will be given. The information generating device 80 has a storage unit 160 that stores the on / off data from the transmitting device 15, a data input unit 161 that reads and inputs the on / off data from the storage unit 160, a learning model 162, a data output unit 163 that outputs output data that best matches the input data input from the data input unit 161, and a storage unit 164 that stores the output data as actual monitoring data. Then, the learning model 162 is updated every time using the actual monitoring data as teacher data. For example, if off data is input to the learning model 162 at 9 p.m. every day and the teacher data is that the resident goes to bed, the learning model 162 will determine that the off data is the resident going to bed at 9 p.m. every day from the next time. Also, although the learning data here includes both on / off data, the learning data may include only on data.

[0035] Although each embodiment has been described above in detail, it is not limited to a specific embodiment, and various modifications and changes are possible within the scope of the claims. It is also possible to combine all or a plurality of the components of the above-mentioned embodiments. For example, although the above description has been given as an information generating system, the present invention may be a monitoring device including a receiving device that receives radio waves from a transmitting device that transmits radio waves including an identifier when it receives light, and an information processing device that generates life information regarding the life of a person to be monitored at a location where the transmitting device is installed based on the received radio waves. In addition, the following supplementary notes are disclosed regarding the above embodiment.

[0036] (Appendix 1) (1) An information generation system comprising: a transmitting device that transmits radio waves including an identifier when exposed to light; a receiving device that receives the radio waves from the transmitting device; and an information generation device that generates lifestyle information regarding the lifestyle of a person being monitored at a location where the transmitting device is installed based on the radio waves received by the receiving device. In this case, the receiving device may be located at the location where the transmitting device is installed, or may be located at a remote location away from the location. In this case, communication between the receiving device and the transmitting device may be realized through any network (including, for example, a wireless communication network). (2) In the information generating system according to the above (1), the transmitting device includes a charging means capable of being charged based on received light, and transmits radio waves based on the power from the charging means. For example, the transmitting device may include a photovoltaic element, and the power generated by the photovoltaic element may be stored in a capacitor or a storage battery, and radio waves may be transmitted based on this power. (3) An information generating system in the configuration of (1) above, further comprising an illuminance sensor for measuring the illuminance of light, wherein the transmitting device further transmits radio waves including illuminance information, the receiving device further receives the illuminance information from the transmitting device, and the information generating device generates lifestyle information regarding the lifestyle of the person being monitored at the location where the transmitting device is installed based on the radio waves and illuminance information received by the receiving device. (4) An information generating system in which the illuminance sensor for measuring the illuminance of light in the configuration of (3) above is replaced with a device for generating electricity using light. (5) In the information generating system according to the above configuration (1), the transmitting device and the receiving device are installed in a room of the person being watched over. (6) In the above configuration (1), the transmitting device is installed in a position where light from a lighting in the room of the person being monitored reaches the transmitting device. (7) In the configuration of (1) above, the receiving device is in the form of a communication repeater installed in the room of the person being monitored and powered by commercial power, and transmits information related to the received radio waves to the information generating device. (8) In the information generating system configured as above in (1) to (7), the information generating device generates the life information based on a generation history of radio waves from the transmitting device. (9) A monitoring device including: a receiving device that receives radio waves from a transmitting device that transmits radio waves including an identifier when exposed to light; and an information processing device that generates lifestyle information regarding the lifestyle of a person being monitored at a location where the transmitting device is installed based on the received radio waves. [Explanation of symbols]

[0037] 1 Information Generation System 10 Transmitting device 20 Ceiling 30 Lighting equipment 40 Radio Waves 50 ground 60 Steel Tower 70 Receiving device

Claims

1. A transmitter that emits radio waves when it receives light; a receiving device for receiving radio waves from the transmitting device; An information generating device that generates life information regarding the life of a person being watched over at a place where the transmitting device is installed, The transmitting device includes an illuminance sensor for measuring the illuminance of light, The transmitting device acquires the illuminance measured by the illuminance sensor, and transmits the radio wave including the illuminance and an identifier; the receiving device receives the radio wave including the illuminance and the identifier from the transmitting device; The information generating system generates lifestyle information regarding the life of the person being monitored at the location where the transmitting device is installed based on the radio waves including the illuminance and the identifier received by the receiving device.

2. 2. The information generating system according to claim 1, wherein the transmitting device includes a charging means capable of being charged based on received light, and transmits radio waves based on power from the charging means.

3. The information generating system according to claim 1 , wherein the transmitting device and the receiving device are installed in a room of the person being watched over.

4. The information generating system according to claim 1 , wherein the transmitting device is installed in a position where light from a lighting source in the room of the person being watched over reaches the transmitting device.

5. The information generating system of claim 1 , wherein the receiving device is in the form of a communication repeater installed in the room of the person being monitored and powered by commercial power, and transmits information related to the received radio waves to the information generating device.

6. The information generating system according to claim 1 , wherein the information generating device generates the life information based on a generation history of radio waves from the transmitting device.

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