Intercom system, calling method, program

Abstract

To provide a technology that changes effectiveness and ineffectiveness of calling in an intercom system according to a situation.SOLUTION: An input unit 460 receives input of information based on a visitor. A calling control unit 462 performs control associated with calling of a house information panel 400 on the basis of the received information. When a first condition is satisfied, the calling control unit 462 makes the calling of the house information panel 400 effective on the basis of the received information only when a second condition in which authentication of the visitor is successfully performed is satisfied. When the first condition is not satisfied, the calling control unit 462 makes the calling of the house information panel 400 effective on the basis of the received information irrespective of the second condition.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to calling technology, and particularly to an intercom system, a calling method, and a program for executing a call in an intercom.

Background Art

[0002] An intercom system includes an intercom handset with a camera and an intercom master unit with a monitor TV. When a call button is pressed on the intercom handset, an image captured by the intercom handset is displayed on the TV monitor of the intercom master unit (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] For the resident of the dwelling where the intercom master unit is installed, there are times when it is better not to receive a call. On the other hand, for a visitor operating the intercom handset, it is preferable that the call be made immediately.

[0005] The present disclosure has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a technology for changing the validity and invalidity of a call in an intercom system according to the situation.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] To solve the above problems, an intercom system according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes an input unit that receives input of information based on a visitor, and a call control unit that executes control related to calling of an information terminal based on the information received by the input unit. , a response control unit that controls response operations for visitors, The call control unit When the out mode is set In the case of authentication of a visitorand succeeds, Based on the information received by the input unit, enable the call of the information terminal, The response control unit, when the out mode is set, unlocks the locker when the authentication of the visitor is successful. The call control unit, when the out mode is set, invalidates the call to the information terminal when the authentication of the visitor fails. The call control unit, when the out mode is not set In this case, Authentication of the visitor Regardless of [specific conditions], based on the information received by the input unit, enable the call of the information terminal.

[0007] Another aspect of the present disclosure is a calling method. This method includes the steps of receiving input of information based on a visitor, and executing control regarding the call of the information terminal based on the input information and steps of controlling response operations for visitors. The step of executing control regarding the call of the information terminal is When the out mode is set In this case, authenticate the visitor and succeeds, Based on the received information, enable the call of the information terminal, The step of controlling response operations, when the out mode is set, unlocks the locker when the authentication of the visitor is successful. The step of executing control regarding the call to the information terminal, when the out mode is set, invalidates the call to the information terminal when the authentication of the visitor fails. The step of executing control regarding the call to the information terminal, when the out mode is not set In this case, Authentication of the visitor Regardless of [specific conditions], based on the received information, enable the call of the information terminal.

[0008] In addition, any combination of the above components, and those obtained by converting the expressions of the present disclosure among methods, apparatuses, systems, recording media, computer programs, etc. are also effective as aspects of the present disclosure.

Advantages of the Invention

[0009] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to change the validity of calls in an intercom system according to the situation.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0011] (Example 1) Before specifically describing the present disclosure, an overview will be given. The examples relate to an intercom system installed in collective facilities such as condominiums and apartments. In the collective facility, there are a plurality of facilities such as residences gathered together, and people can enter and exit at at least one shared entrance. When a visitor operates a shared entrance device such as a lobby intercom installed at the shared entrance, a housing information panel installed in the facility to be visited is called. In response to the call, when the resident of the facility operates the housing information panel to confirm the visitor and then responds, a conversation between the visitor and the resident becomes possible via the shared entrance device and the housing information panel.

[0012] For example, when the resident is sleeping at night, it is preferably not called by a third-party visitor. However, even when the resident is sleeping at night, if one of the residents is a visitor, the call from the visitor must be made. On the other hand, when the resident is staying in the facility during the day, it is preferably that the call is made immediately by operating the shared entrance device for the visitor.

[0013] To achieve both, when a visitor operates the communal entrance device at night, the intercom system according to this embodiment executes an authentication process, and if the authentication is successful, it calls the resident. However, if the authentication fails, it does not call the resident. On the other hand, when a visitor operates the communal entrance device during the day, it calls the resident without executing the authentication process.

[0014] Figure 1 shows the configuration of the intercom system 1000. The collective facility 100 includes the first facility 110a to the third facility 110c, collectively referred to as the facility 110. The number of facilities 110 in the collective facility 100 is not limited to "3". The intercom system 1000 includes a communal entrance device 200, a control device 300, a shared trunk line 350, an occupancy trunk line 360, a management room terminal 370, the first to third residential information panels 400a to 400c, collectively referred to as the residential information panel 400, and the first to third entrance sub-units 500a to 500c, collectively referred to as the entrance sub-unit 500. The number of the residential information panel 400 and the entrance sub-unit 500 in the intercom system 1000 is not limited to "3". Here, (1) the basic operation of the intercom system 1000 and (2) the switching operation of enabling and disabling calls will be described in order.

[0015] (1) Basic operation of the intercom system 1000 In the collective facility 100, a plurality of facilities 110 are gathered. An example of the collective facility 100 is an apartment building, and an example of the facility 110 is a residence. The communal entrance device 200 is installed at the communal entrance of the collective facility 100. The communal entrance device 200 is, for example, a lobby intercom installed in the lobby of an apartment building. Figures 2(a)-(b) show the configurations of the communal entrance device 200 and the control device 300. Figure 2(a) shows the configuration of the communal entrance device 200. The communal entrance device 200 includes a processing unit 210, an operation unit 230, a control unit 240, and a communication unit 250. The processing unit 210 includes an imaging unit 212, a microphone 214, a speaker 218, a monitor 220, and an IF unit 222.

[0016] The operation unit 230 of the common entrance device 200 is a user interface for receiving the operations of visitors, such as a call button. When the operation unit 230 receives the number of the facility 110 to be visited from the visitor, it outputs a call request to the control unit 240. Also, when the operation unit 230 is operated by the visitor, the processing unit 210 operates.

[0017] The imaging unit 212 is for photographing visitors and includes a solid-state imaging device such as a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensor or a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor. The solid-state imaging device outputs the video signal converted by photoelectric conversion to the IF unit 222. The IF unit 222 performs various signal processes on the video signal from the imaging unit 212. Since known techniques may be used for the various signal processes, the description is omitted here. The IF unit 222 outputs the video signal (hereinafter, this is also referred to as the "video signal") on which the signal process has been performed to the control unit 240.

[0018] The microphone 214 and the speaker 218 are user interfaces for visitors to talk to the residents. The microphone 214 collects the voice of the visitor, converts it into an electrical signal, and outputs it to the IF unit 222. The speaker 218 reproduces the electrical signal from the IF unit 222 and outputs sound. The IF unit 222 receives the electrical signal from the microphone 214 and converts it into a signal in a format for transmission (hereinafter, referred to as the "voice signal"). The IF unit 222 outputs the voice signal to the control unit 240. On the other hand, the IF unit 222 inputs the voice signal from the control unit 240 and converts the voice signal into an electrical signal. The IF unit 222 outputs the electrical signal to the speaker 218.

[0019] Monitor 220 displays messages and the like. IF unit 222 receives a message signal from control unit 240 and outputs the message signal to monitor 220. The message signal may be generated in the common entrance device 200. Control unit 240 controls the operation of the common entrance device 200. Control unit 240 is connected to communication unit 250. Communication unit 250 is connected to control device 300 via the shared trunk line 350 and executes communication with the residential information panel 400 via control device 300. Specifically, communication unit 250 transmits and receives the aforementioned call request, video signal, audio signal, and message signal to and from residential information panel 400, but the signals transmitted and received are not limited to these. Returning to FIG. 1.

[0020] Control device 300 is installed in a shared space such as a machine room or a superintendent's room and relays signals between the common entrance device 200 and the residential information panel 400. The shared trunk line 350 and the occupied trunk line 360 are transmission paths for transmitting call requests from the common entrance device 200, response signals from the residential information panel 400, and the like. The aforementioned call request, video signal, audio signal, and message signal are transmitted on the shared trunk line 350 and the occupied trunk line 360.

[0021] Residential information panel 400 is installed in facility 110 and is also called a dwelling unit machine, a dwelling unit terminal, a facility master unit, a living room master unit, a residential master unit, and an information terminal. FIG. 2(b) shows the configuration of residential information panel 400. Residential information panel 400 includes a processing unit 410, an operation unit 430, a control unit 440, and a communication unit 450. Processing unit 410 includes a microphone 414, a speaker 418, a monitor 420, and an IF unit 422. Control unit 440 includes an input unit 460, a call control unit 462, a response control unit 464, and a condition setting unit 466.

[0022] The communication unit 450 is connected to the control device 300 via the occupied trunk line 360 and executes communication with the shared entrance device 200 via the control device 300. A control unit 440 is connected to the communication unit 450, and the control unit 440 controls the operation of the residential information panel 400. An IF unit 422 and an operation unit 430 are connected to the control unit 440, and a microphone 414, a speaker 418, and a monitor 420 are connected to the IF unit 422. Here, the microphone 414, the speaker 418, the IF unit 422, and the operation unit 430 are configured in the same manner as the microphone 214, the speaker 218, the IF unit 222, and the operation unit 230. The monitor 420 displays the video captured by the imaging unit 212 of the shared entrance device 200.

[0023] The control unit 440 receives a call request, a video signal, and an audio signal from the shared entrance device 200 via the communication unit 450. When the control unit 440 receives a call request, it causes the speaker 418 to output a ringing tone via the IF unit 422. Subsequently, the control unit 440 causes the monitor 420 to display the video obtained by playing back the video signal via the IF unit 422, and causes the speaker 418 to output the audio obtained by playing back the audio signal via the IF unit 422. When the resident who hears the ringing tone operates the operation unit 430 to respond to the call, the control unit 440 causes the communication unit 450 to execute communication with the shared entrance device 200. As a result, a video signal and an audio signal are communicated between the communication unit 250 and the communication unit 450, thereby enabling a call between the visitor operating the shared entrance device 200 and the resident operating the residential information panel 400. Return to FIG. 1.

[0024] An entrance sub-unit 500 installed outside the entrance of the facility 110 is connected to the residential information panel 400. The entrance sub-unit 500 is also called a door intercom, a room sub-unit, or a facility sub-unit. The entrance sub-unit 500 may be configured in the same manner as the shared entrance device 200. The management room terminal 370 is connected to the control device 300 and is installed in the manager's room. Also, the management room terminal 370 is also called a shared master unit. The management room terminal 370 is used by the manager of the apartment house to, for example, check the settings of the control device 300 or perform the settings of the control device 300.

[0025] (2) Switching operation between enabling and disabling a call Here, a period during which the call is switched between enabled and disabled (hereinafter referred to as the "first period") and a period during which the call continues to be enabled without switching between enabled and disabled (hereinafter referred to as the "second period") are defined. Here, the first period and the second period are set to different periods from each other.

[0026] The resident operates the operation unit 430 of the housing information panel 400 to input the first period. For example, the first period is set from 22:00 to 6:00 the next morning. Therefore, the second period is set from 6:00 to 22:00. This corresponds to setting the first period at night and the second period during the day. The operation unit 430 outputs the received first period to the condition setting unit 466. The condition setting unit 466 stores the first period as the first condition in the call control unit 462. The first condition here relates to at least one of the date and time.

[0027] As described above, when the visitor operates the operation unit 230 of the shared entrance device 200 and the shared entrance device 200 transmits a call request, the communication unit 450 of the housing information panel 400 receives the call request. The input unit 460 receives the call request from the operation unit 430. The call request is information regarding the operation of the visitor and can be said to be information based on the visitor.

[0028] When the input unit 460 receives a call request, the call control unit 462 executes control regarding the call of the housing information panel 400. FIG. 3 shows the data structure of the table stored in the call control unit 462. "22:00 - 6:00" is shown as the first condition, and "authentication successful" is shown as the second condition. The first condition is the first period as described above, and the call control unit 462 determines whether the time when the call request is received satisfies the first condition. If the time is not included in the first period, the first condition is not satisfied. When the first condition is not satisfied, regardless of the second condition, the call control unit 462 enables the call of the housing information panel 400 based on the call request. The operation when enabling the call of the housing information panel 400 corresponds to the basic operation of the intercom system 1000 described in (1) above.

[0029] On the other hand, when the time satisfies the first condition by being included in the first period, the call control unit 462 executes the authentication process for the visitor. The authentication process for the visitor is performed on the video signal captured by the imaging unit 212 of the shared entrance device 200. For example, the call control unit 462 authenticates whether the visitor shown in the image of the video signal is a person registered in advance. Since a known technique may be used for this authentication process, the description thereof is omitted here. When the visitor shown in the image is a person registered in advance, the call control unit 462 determines that the second condition is satisfied because the authentication is successful. On the other hand, when the visitor shown in the image is not a person registered in advance, the call control unit 462 determines that the second condition is not satisfied because the authentication fails.

[0030] When the call control unit 462 satisfies the first condition and the second condition, based on the call request, it enables the call of the house information panel 400. On the other hand, even when the call control unit 462 satisfies the first condition, if the second condition is not satisfied, it disables the call of the house information panel 400. At that time, the house information panel 400 does not execute a call to the resident.

[0031] The subject of the apparatus, system, or method in the present disclosure includes a computer. By executing a program on this computer, the functions of the subject of the apparatus, system, or method in the present disclosure are realized. The computer mainly includes a processor that operates according to the program as a hardware configuration. The type of the processor is not limited as long as it can realize functions by executing the program. The processor is composed of one or more electronic circuits including a semiconductor integrated circuit (IC) or LSI (Large Scale Integration). The plurality of electronic circuits may be integrated on one chip or provided on a plurality of chips. The plurality of chips may be integrated into one device or provided in a plurality of devices. The program is recorded on a non-transitory recording medium such as a computer-readable ROM, optical disk, or hard disk drive. The program may be pre-stored in the recording medium or supplied to the recording medium via a wide area communication network including the Internet or the like.

[0032] The operation of the intercom system 1000 with the above configuration will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the calling procedure by the residential information panel 400. When the first condition is satisfied (Y in S10) and the second condition is satisfied (Y in S12), the call control unit 462 enables the call (S14). When the second condition is not satisfied (N in S12), the call control unit 462 disables the call (S16). When the first condition is not satisfied (N in S10), the call control unit 462 enables the call (S14).

[0033] According to the present embodiment, when the first condition is satisfied, taking the authentication of the visitor as the second condition, based on the received call request, the call of the residential information panel 400 is enabled, so that the validity of the call can be appropriately set. Also, even when the first condition is satisfied, if the second condition is not satisfied, based on the received call request, the call of the residential information panel 400 is disabled, so that the invalidity of the call can be appropriately set. Further, when the first condition is not satisfied, regardless of the second condition, based on the call request, the call of the residential information panel 400 is enabled, so that the call can be executed immediately.

[0034] Also, since the first condition is set, the first condition can be changed according to the situation. Also, since the first condition includes at least one related to the date and time, settings according to time can be executed. Also, since the call request includes information related to the operation of the visitor, it is possible to switch the validity and invalidity of the call at the timing when the visitor makes a call. Also, since the authentication of the visitor is performed using the image of the visitor, the operation of the visitor can be made unnecessary.

[0035] The summary of one aspect of the present disclosure is as follows. The summary of one aspect of the present disclosure is as follows. An intercom system (1000) according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes an input unit (460) that receives input of information based on a visitor, and a call control unit (462) that executes control related to the call of the information terminal (400) based on the information received by the input unit (460). When the first condition is satisfied, the call control unit (462) validates the call of the information terminal (400) based on the information received by the input unit (460), taking the fact that the authentication of the visitor has been performed as the second condition. When the first condition is not satisfied, the call control unit (462) validates the call of the information terminal (400) based on the information received by the input unit (460) regardless of the second condition.

[0036] It may further include a condition setting unit (466) for setting the first condition.

[0037] The first condition may include at least one related to the date and time.

[0038] The first condition may include that it is set that the authentication of the visitor is required.

[0039] The information based on the visitor may include information related to the operation of the visitor.

[0040] The information based on the visitor may include information related to the image of the visitor.

[0041] The authentication of the visitor may include being performed using the image of the visitor.

[0042] Another aspect of the present disclosure is a calling method. This method includes a step of receiving input of information based on a visitor, and a step of performing control regarding calling of the information terminal (400) based on the input information. The step of performing control regarding calling of the information terminal (400) enables calling of the information terminal (400) based on the received information when a first condition is satisfied, with the authentication of the visitor being a second condition, and enables calling of the information terminal (400) based on the received information regardless of the second condition when the first condition is not satisfied.

[0043] (Example 2) Next, Example 2 will be described. Example 2 is the same intercom system 1000 as in Example 1. Compared with Example 1, the first condition is different, and the processing when the second condition is satisfied is also different. Since the collective facility 100, the shared entrance device 200, and the residential information panel 400 according to Example 2 are of the same type as in FIGS. 1 and 2(a)-(b), the differences from Example 1 will be mainly described here.

[0044] FIG. 5 shows the data structure of the table stored in the call control unit 462. "Going out mode" is shown as the first condition, and "authentication successful" is shown as the second condition. The going out mode is a mode in which various sensors in the facility are set to a setting suitable for when the resident is absent. When going out, the resident operates the operation unit 430 of the residential information panel 400 to select the going out mode. It can also be said that this going out mode is set to require authentication of the visitor. The call control unit 462 determines whether the going out mode is set when a call request is received. If the going out mode is not set, the first condition is not satisfied. When the first condition is not satisfied, the call control unit 462 enables calling of the residential information panel 400 based on the call request regardless of the second condition. The operation when enabling calling of the residential information panel 400 corresponds to the basic operation of the intercom system 1000 described above in (1).

[0045] On the one hand, when the first condition is satisfied by setting the out mode, the call control unit 462 executes the authentication process for the visitor. The authentication process for the visitor is executed by a known technique as before. When the visitor shown in the image is a person registered in advance, the call control unit 462 determines that the second condition is satisfied because the authentication is successful. At that time, the call control unit 462 identifies the name of the visitor. When the visitor is a resident, information on the name of the resident is attached to the pre-registered image (hereinafter referred to as the "reference image"), and the call control unit 462 identifies the name from the reference image used when the authentication is successful. On the other hand, when the visitor is a merchant such as a delivery company, information on the mark attached to the merchant's hat is attached to the reference image, and the call control unit 462 identifies the name of the merchant from the reference image used when the authentication is successful. On the other hand, when the visitor shown in the image is not a person registered in advance, the call control unit 462 determines that the authentication has failed and the second condition is not satisfied.

[0046] Such processing in the call control unit 462 may be performed in the common entrance device 200 or the control device 300. In particular, since the authentication of a delivery company or the like may be commonly performed in the collective facility 100, it is preferably performed in the common entrance device 200 or the control device 300. Further, the authentication may be performed by an authentication device (not shown) that cooperates with the intercom system 1000. The authentication device is connected to the common entrance device 200 or the control device 300. In this case, the data of the table is stored in the common entrance device 200 or the control device 300.

[0047] When the call control unit 462 satisfies the first condition and the second condition, it enables the call of the house information panel 400 based on the call request. In addition, the call control unit 462 outputs the name of the authenticated visitor to the response control unit 464. On the other hand, when the call control unit 462 satisfies the first condition but does not satisfy the second condition, it disables the call of the house information panel 400. At that time, the house information panel 400 does not execute a call to the resident.

[0048] When the response control unit 464 receives the name of the visitor from the call control unit 462, it controls the response operation for the visitor. When the name of the visitor is one of the residents or a person registered with the resident, the response control unit 464 determines, as a response operation, the unlocking of an electric lock (not shown) that enables the visitor to enter the area. The electric lock is the key installed at the common entrance. When the response control unit 464 determines the unlocking of the electric lock, it outputs a signal (hereinafter referred to as the "unlocking signal") for instructing the unlocking of the electric lock to the communication unit 450. The communication unit 450 transmits the unlocking signal to the common entrance device 200 and the electric lock via the control device 300.

[0049] When the communication unit 250 of the common entrance device 200 receives the unlocking signal, the control unit 240 causes the monitor 220 to display a message for notifying the unlocking. FIGS. 6(a)-(b) show the screens displayed on the monitor 220 of the common entrance device 200. FIG. 6(a) is a message for notifying the unlocking, and "Please enter" is displayed. FIG. 6(b) will be described later. When the electric lock receives the unlocking signal, it unlocks for a certain period.

[0050] When the name of the visitor is a previously registered operator such as a delivery service, the response control unit 464 determines, as a response operation, the unlocking of the locker. When the response control unit 464 determines the unlocking of the locker, it outputs a signal (hereinafter also referred to as the "unlocking signal") for instructing the unlocking of the locker to the communication unit 450. The communication unit 450 transmits the unlocking signal to the common entrance device 200 and the locker via the control device 300.

[0051] When the communication unit 250 of the common entrance device 200 receives the unlocking signal, the control unit 240 causes the monitor 220 to display a message for notifying the unlocking. FIG. 6(b) is a message for notifying the unlocking, and "Please use locker No. 10" is displayed. This message can also be said to be guidance information for the visitor. When the locker (locker No. 10) receives the unlocking signal, it unlocks for a certain period. As described above, when the second condition is satisfied, the response control unit 464 executes a response operation according to the visitor.

[0052] The operation of the intercom system 1000 configured as described above will be described. FIGS. 7(a)-(b) are flowcharts showing the calling procedure by the housing information panel 400. In FIG. 7(a), when the first condition is satisfied (Y in S50) and the second condition is satisfied (Y in S52), the call control unit 462 enables the call (S54), causes a message to be displayed on the monitor 220 (S56), and unlocks the electric lock (S58). When the first condition is not satisfied (N in S50), the call control unit 462 enables the call (S60). When the second condition is not satisfied (N in S52), the call control unit 462 disables the call (S62).

[0053] In FIG. 7(b), when the first condition is satisfied (Y in S100) and the second condition is satisfied (Y in S102), the call control unit 462 enables the call (S104), causes a message to be displayed on the monitor 220 (S106), and unlocks the locker (S108). When the first condition is not satisfied (N in S100), the call control unit 462 enables the call (S110). When the second condition is not satisfied (N in S102), the call control unit 462 disables the call (S112).

[0054] According to the present embodiment, since the first condition includes that authentication of a visitor is required to be set, it is possible to make a setting as needed. Further, when the second condition is satisfied, a response operation corresponding to the visitor is executed, so that an appropriate process can be executed for the visitor. Further, since an appropriate process is executed for the visitor, the convenience of the visitor can be improved. Further, since the response operation includes unlocking an electric lock that allows the visitor to enter the area, the visitor can be allowed to enter immediately. Further, since the response operation includes notification of guidance information to the visitor, the visitor can be instructed to perform an operation.

[0055] The outline of one aspect of the present disclosure is as follows. A response control unit (464) for controlling a response operation to a visitor may be further provided. The response control unit (464) may execute a response operation corresponding to the visitor when the second condition is satisfied.

[0056] The response operation may include unlocking an electric lock that allows a visitor to enter the area.

[0057] The response operation may include notifying guidance information to the visitor.

[0058] (Example 3) Next, Example 3 will be described. Example 3 is the same intercom system 1000 as before. Different from before, Example 3 relates to imaging a reference image that is pre-registered for use in the authentication process. Since the collective facility 100, the shared entrance device 200, and the housing information panel 400 according to Example 3 are of the same type as those in FIGS. 1 and 2(a)-(b), here, the description will focus on the differences from before. For imaging the reference image, the housing information panel 400 and the entrance sub-unit 500 in the facility 110 are used.

[0059] FIGS. 8(a)-(c) show an overview of the operations of the housing information panel 400 and the entrance sub-unit 500. This shows the process of the resident imaging using a self-timer. As shown in FIG. 8(a), the resident operates the operation unit 430 of the housing information panel 400 to instruct the housing information panel 400 to start registering the reference image. The housing information panel 400 instructs the entrance sub-unit 500 to perform imaging using a self-timer. The time of the self-timer can be set, for example, between 10 and 60 seconds. As shown in FIG. 8(b), after the resident moves outside the facility 110, the resident moves in front of the entrance sub-unit 500. The entrance sub-unit 500 images the resident using a self-timer. At that time, the entrance sub-unit 500 may output voice guidance. The entrance sub-unit 500 transmits the captured image to the housing information panel 400, and the monitor 420 of the housing information panel 400 displays the image. If there are no problems, the resident operates the operation unit 430 to register the image as a reference image. At that time, information such as an image ID, a registration name, and a registration type is added to the reference image.

[0060] Figs. 9(a)-(c) show another operation overview of the housing information panel 400 and the entrance sub-unit 500. This shows the process of a resident imaging alone using the automatic guidance. As shown in Fig. 9(a), the resident operates the operation unit 430 of the housing information panel 400 to instruct the housing information panel 400 to start registering a reference image. The housing information panel 400 instructs the entrance sub-unit 500 to perform imaging. As shown in Fig. 9(b), after the resident moves outside the facility 110 and then moves in front of the entrance sub-unit 500. The entrance sub-unit 500 indicates the face position of the resident by voice guidance. The resident adjusts the face position according to the voice guidance. As shown in Fig. 9(c), when the face position of the resident is adjusted correctly, the entrance sub-unit 500 automatically images the resident. The subsequent process is the same as that in Fig. 8(c), so the description is omitted here.

[0061] Figs. 10(a)-(b) show the housing information panel 400 and the entrance sub-unit 500, which show yet another operation overview of the housing information panel 400 and the entrance sub-unit 500. This shows the process of two residents imaging. As shown in Fig. 9(a), the operator (resident) operates the operation unit 430 of the housing information panel 400 to instruct the housing information panel 400 to start registering a reference image. At that time, the microphone 414 is used to indicate the face position by voice. The resident is in front of the entrance sub-unit 500 of the facility 110 and adjusts the face position according to the indication of the face position. As shown in Fig. 9(b), the operator (resident) operates the operation unit 430 of the housing information panel 400 to input an imaging instruction to the housing information panel 400. The entrance sub-unit 500 images the resident according to the instruction from the housing information panel 400. The subsequent process is the same as that in Fig. 8(c), so the description is omitted here.

[0062] According to this embodiment, since the reference image is registered using the housing information panel 400 and the entrance sub-unit 500, the accuracy of the reference image can be improved. Also, since the accuracy of the reference image is improved, the accuracy of the authentication process can be improved.

[0063] The above has described the present disclosure based on the embodiments. These embodiments are illustrative, and it is understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible for each of these components or combinations of each processing process, and such modifications are also within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0064] In this embodiment, the input unit 460 receives a call request as information based on a visitor, and the call control unit 462 executes processing for a call based on the call request. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the input unit 460 may receive an image of the visitor as information based on the visitor, and the call control unit 462 may execute processing for a call based on the image. According to this modification example, the degree of freedom of the configuration can be improved.

[0065] The call control unit 462 in this embodiment executes image authentication processing as authentication. However, it is not limited to this. For example, password authentication may be executed as authentication. According to this modification example, the processing of the residential information panel 400 can be simplified.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0066] 100 Collective facility, 110 Facility, 200 Common entrance device, 210 Processing unit, 212 Imaging unit, 214 Microphone, 218 Speaker, 220 Monitor, 222 IF unit, 230 Operation unit, 240 Control unit, 250 Communication unit, 300 Control device, 350 Shared trunk line, 360 Occupied trunk line, 370 Management room terminal, 400 Residential information panel, 410 Processing unit, 414 Microphone, 418 Speaker, 420 Monitor, 422 IF unit, 430 Operation unit, 440 Control unit, 450 Communication unit, 460 Input unit, 462 Call control unit, 464 Response control unit, 466 Condition setting unit, 500 Entrance sub - unit, 1000 Intercom system.

Claims

1. An input unit that receives input of information based on a visitor; A call control unit that executes control regarding calling of an information terminal based on the information received by the input unit; A response control unit that controls a response operation for the visitor, the intercom system comprising: When the out mode is set, the call control unit enables the calling of the information terminal based on the information received by the input unit when the authentication of the visitor is successful; When the out mode is set, the response control unit unlocks a locker when the authentication of the visitor is successful; When the out mode is set, the call control unit disables the calling of the information terminal when the authentication of the visitor fails; When the out mode is not set, the call control unit enables the calling of the information terminal based on the information received by the input unit regardless of the authentication of the visitor.

2. The intercom system according to claim 1, wherein the information based on the visitor includes information regarding an operation of the visitor.

3. The intercom system according to claim 1, wherein the information based on the visitor includes information regarding an image of the visitor.

4. The intercom system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the authentication of the visitor is performed using an image of the visitor.

5. The intercom system according to claim 1, wherein the response operation includes notification of the number of the unlocked locker.

6. A step of receiving input of information based on a visitor; A step of executing control regarding calling of an information terminal based on the input information; A step of controlling a response operation for the visitor, the method comprising: When the out mode is set, the step of executing control regarding calling of the information terminal enables the calling of the information terminal based on the received information when the authentication of the visitor is successful; When the out mode is set, the step of controlling the response operation unlocks a locker when the authentication of the visitor is successful; When the out mode is set, the step of executing control regarding calling of the information terminal disables the calling of the information terminal when the authentication of the visitor fails; When the out mode is not set, the step of executing control regarding calling of the information terminal enables the calling of the information terminal based on the received information regardless of the authentication of the visitor.

7. A program for causing a computer to execute the calling method according to claim 6.

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