Security Management Device

Abstract

To provide a security management device for improving security in a facility including a plurality of visit destinations.SOLUTION: In a security system 1, an image forming apparatus 10 as a security management device includes acquisition means, issuance means, and warning means. The acquisition means acquires basic information including at least one among an attribute, family relationship information, and a visit purpose and also a stay permission time at a specific visit destination of a facility including a plurality of visit destinations, concerning a visitor to the visit destination at an entrance of the facility. The issuance means stores the basic information and the stay permission time acquired by the acquisition means and also issues a portable medium where an image for distinguishing the contents of the basic information is recorded on the front surface. The warning means receives the stay permission time from one or more reading means placed inside the facility so as to read the stay permission time from the portable medium by non-contact, and then warns the visitor who passes through the position where the reading means is placed when the stay permission time has been passed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] FIELD An embodiment of the present invention relates to a security management device. [Background technology]

[0002] In apartment complexes and other multi-unit housing, a dedicated security system using auto-locking doors is sometimes installed at the entrance to the complex, separate from the entrances to each resident's apartment. In this system, security is maintained by requiring visitors to any of the apartments to unlock the auto-locking door by entering the apartment number of the resident they are visiting into a security terminal installed near the auto-locking door and obtaining permission from the resident.

[0003] However, such security systems do not prevent authorized visitors from visiting units other than the one they are visiting once they have unlocked the auto-locking doors and entered the apartment complex.

[0004] This is true not only for apartment complexes and other collective housing, but also for research facilities, factories, companies, and other facilities that include multiple destinations. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-124622 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a security management device that can improve security in a facility that includes multiple visit locations. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] A security management device according to one embodiment comprises an acquisition means, an issuing means, and a warning means. The acquisition means acquires, at an entrance of a facility including multiple destinations, basic information including at least one of attributes, relationship information, and purpose of visit, and the permitted stay time at the destination, for a visitor to a specific destination of the facility. The issuing means issues a portable medium that stores the basic information and permitted stay time acquired by the acquisition means and has an image recorded on its surface that allows the content of the basic information to be distinguished. The warning means issues a portable medium to the facility. Door non-installed position The permitted stay time is received from each of one or more reading means that read the permitted stay time from the portable medium in a non-contact manner and is arranged in the area, and if the permitted stay time has already passed, a warning is given to a visitor passing by the position where the reading means is arranged. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a security system including an image forming apparatus as a security management apparatus according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a memory included in the image forming apparatus. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining example items of a record of dwell information stored in a dwell database provided in the memory. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating example items of a record of visitor information stored in a visitor registration unit included in the memory. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating example items of a record of pre-registration information stored in a pre-registration unit included in a memory. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining example items of RFID-written information stored in the RFID of the RFID medium issued by the image forming apparatus. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the main operation of the image forming apparatus. [Figure 8]FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the operation of the visitor processing in FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the operation of the RFID processing in FIG. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the operation of the RFID processing in FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the operation of the registration process in FIG. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining an example of a sensor input operation of the image forming apparatus. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a security system including a security management device according to the second embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a management server device that is a part of the security management device. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a memory included in the management server device. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a memory provided in an image forming apparatus that is a part of the security management apparatus. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the operation of the image forming apparatus. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the main operation of the management server device. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the operation of the visitor processing in FIG. [Figure 20] FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the operation of the image forming process in FIG. [Figure 21] FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the operation of the image forming process performed by the security management device according to the third embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] The following describes a security management device according to an embodiment, taking as an example a case where the device is applied to a multi-family dwelling such as an apartment building, with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to application to multi-family dwellings, and can of course be applied to other facilities as well.

[0010] [First embodiment] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a security system 1 including an image forming apparatus 10 as a security management apparatus according to the first embodiment.

[0011] The security system 1 includes an image forming device 10 as a security management device according to the first embodiment, one or more RFID gates 20, one or more sensors 30, an auto-lock door 40, an RFID reader 50, and a speaker 60. The image forming device 10, RFID gate 20, sensor 30, auto-lock door 40, RFID reader 50, and speaker 60 are connected to one another via a network 70. Devices in each dwelling unit 80 of the apartment building are also connected to the network 70.

[0012] Image forming device 10 is installed in the entrance hall of an apartment building in place of a conventional security terminal. Image forming device 10 is, for example, a multifunction printer (MFP) that performs various processes such as image formation while transporting a print medium. Image forming device 10 is, for example, a solid-state scanning printer (e.g., an LED printer) that scans an LED array that performs various processes such as image formation while transporting a print medium. Image forming device 10 may also be an inkjet printer that scans an inkjet head that ejects ink (inkjet printer), or a printer of another type.

[0013] The image forming device 10 forms an electrostatic latent image on the photosensitive drum by, for example, charging the photosensitive drum and irradiating the photosensitive drum with light corresponding to image data for printing. The image forming device 10 attaches toner to the latent image formed on the photosensitive drum and transfers the toner attached to the latent image to a print medium to form a toner image on the print medium. The image forming device 10 also fixes the toner image to the print medium by applying heat and pressure to the print medium to which the toner image has been transferred.

[0014] The image forming apparatus 10 includes a system controller 11, a network interface 12, a user interface 13, an image forming unit 14, an RFID reader / writer 15, a clock 16, a speaker 17, a camera 18, and a communication device 19. In Fig. 1, the network interface is abbreviated as NW I / F, and the user interface is abbreviated as UI. The system controller 11, the network interface 12, the user interface 13, the RFID reader / writer 15, the image forming unit 14, the clock 16, the speaker 17, the camera 18, and the communication device 19 are housed in a housing not shown.

[0015] The system controller 11 controls the entire image forming apparatus 10. The system controller 11 includes, for example, a processor 111 and a memory 112.

[0016] The processor 111 is a computing element (e.g., a CPU) that executes arithmetic processing. The processor 111 is the main body of the operation of the system controller 11. The processor 111 performs various processes based on data such as programs stored in the memory 112. The processor 111 functions as a control unit that can execute various operations by executing the programs stored in the memory 112. For example, the processor 111 can also control each unit of the security system 1 by executing the security management program stored in the memory 112.

[0017] The memory 112 is a storage device that stores programs, data used in the programs, etc. The memory 112 also temporarily stores data being processed by the processor 111. The memory 112 is configured as a non-volatile memory and a volatile memory.

[0018] The network interface 12 is an interface for communicating with the RFID gate 20, the sensor 30, the auto-lock door 40, the RFID reader 50, the speaker 60, and devices within the dwelling unit 80 via the network 70.

[0019] The user interface 13 includes a display and an operation interface (not shown). The display displays a screen in response to a video signal input from the system controller 11. For example, the display displays a screen for prompting a visitor to the dwelling unit 80 to input basic information. The operation interface has various operation members. The operation interface supplies operation signals to the system controller 11 in response to the operation of the operation members. The operation members may be, for example, a touch sensor, a numeric keypad, various function keys, or a keyboard. The touch sensor may be, for example, a resistive touch sensor or a capacitive touch sensor. The touch sensor acquires information indicating a specified position within a certain area. The touch sensor is configured as a touch panel integrated with the display, and inputs a signal indicating a touched position on the screen displayed on the display to the system controller 11. The user interface 13 may also include a microphone for capturing the visitor's voice and recognize the content of the acquired voice to input basic information.

[0020] Here, the basic information may include attributes, relationship information, purpose of visit, number of visitors, etc. Attributes are information indicating the visitor's occupation, such as sales, delivery, repair, etc. Relationship information is information indicating the relationship with the resident of the residence 80 being visited, such as relative, acquaintance, etc. Of the basic information, attributes, relationship information, and purpose of visit, all of them are not required, and at least one of them may be sufficient. The basic information may further include the visitor's name and affiliation, such as company.

[0021] The image forming unit 14 forms an image that allows the contents of the basic information to be distinguished on the surface of the RFID medium, which is a print medium, based on the control of the system controller 11. For example, the distinguishable image may be one whose color or pattern is changed to match the basic information.

[0022] The image forming section 14 includes, for example, a process unit, an exposure unit, a transfer mechanism, a fixing unit, and a conveying unit.

[0023] The process unit includes a photosensitive drum, a charger, and a developing device. The photosensitive drum is a photosensitive member that includes a cylindrical drum and a photosensitive layer formed on the outer peripheral surface of the drum. The photosensitive drum is rotated at a constant speed by a driving mechanism (not shown).

[0024] The main charger uniformly charges the surface of the photosensitive drum, for example, by applying a voltage to the photosensitive drum using a charging roller, thereby charging the photosensitive drum to a uniform negative potential.

[0025] The developing unit is a device that deposits toner onto a photosensitive drum. The developing unit includes a developer container, an agitation mechanism, a developing roller, and a doctor blade. The developer container receives and stores toner dispensed from a toner cartridge. A carrier is pre-stored inside the developer container. The toner dispensed from the toner cartridge is agitated with the carrier by the agitation mechanism to form a developer mixture of toner and carrier. The carrier is stored in the developer container during the manufacturing process of the developing unit. The developing roller deposits developer onto its surface by rotating within the developer container. The doctor blade is a component positioned at a predetermined distance from the surface of the developing roller. The doctor blade removes a portion of the developer deposited on the surface of the rotating developing roller. This forms a layer of developer on the surface of the developing roller with a thickness corresponding to the distance between the doctor blade and the surface of the developing roller.

[0026] The exposure unit includes a plurality of light-emitting elements. The exposure unit forms a latent image on the photosensitive drum by irradiating the charged photosensitive drum with light from the light-emitting elements. The light-emitting elements are, for example, light-emitting diodes (LEDs). One light-emitting element is configured to irradiate one point on the photosensitive drum with light. The plurality of light-emitting elements are arranged in the main scanning direction, which is a direction parallel to the rotation axis of the photosensitive drum. The exposure unit forms one line of latent image on the photosensitive drum by irradiating light onto the photosensitive drum using the plurality of light-emitting elements arranged in the main scanning direction. Furthermore, the exposure unit forms multiple lines of latent images by continuously irradiating light onto the rotating photosensitive drum.

[0027] In the above configuration, when the surface of the photosensitive drum, which has been charged by the main charger, is irradiated with light from the exposure device, an electrostatic latent image is formed. When the layer of developer formed on the surface of the developing roller approaches the surface of the photosensitive drum, the toner contained in the developer adheres to the latent image formed on the surface of the photosensitive drum. This forms a toner image on the surface of the photosensitive drum.

[0028] The transfer mechanism is configured to transfer the toner image formed on the surface of the photosensitive drum to the RFID media, which is a print medium. The transfer mechanism includes a primary transfer belt, a secondary transfer roller, and multiple other rollers. The transfer mechanism receives the toner image formed on the surface of the photosensitive drum on the outer surface of the primary transfer belt. The transfer mechanism transports the toner image on the outer surface of the primary transfer belt to a transfer nip where the secondary transfer roller and the outer surface of the primary transfer belt are in close contact with each other. The transfer mechanism transfers the toner image on the outer surface of the primary transfer belt to the surface of the RFID media by passing the RFID media supplied by the transport unit through the transfer nip.

[0029] The fuser fuses the toner image transferred to the surface of the RFID media onto the surface of the RFID media. The fuser includes a heating element (heat roller) that applies heat to the RFID media, a pressure element (press roller) that applies pressure to the RFID media, and a heater that heats the heat roller. The press roller applies pressure to the heat roller, forming a fuser nip where the press roller and the heat roller are in close contact with each other. The fuser applies heat and pressure to the RFID media by passing the RFID media, onto which the toner image has been transferred by the transfer mechanism, through the fuser nip. In this way, the fuser fuses the toner image formed on the surface of the RFID media. After passing through the fuser nip, the RFID media is ejected from the image forming apparatus 10 by a conveyor.

[0030] The conveying unit supplies RFID media stored in a storage unit (not shown) that stores RFID media, which are printing media, one by one to the transfer mechanism and the fixing unit, and discharges the RFID media with the image formed on it into an output tray outside the housing of the image forming device 10.

[0031] Under the control of the system controller 11, the RFID reader / writer 15 writes information such as basic information entered by the visitor via the user interface 13 to the RFID tag provided in the RFID media. The RFID media is a printed medium in the form of a badge, wristband, sticker, or the like.

[0032] Note that RFID reader / writer 15 may write information to the RFID tag at any timing relative to the timing of image formation by image forming unit 14. That is, RFID reader / writer 15 may write information to the RFID tag while the RFID medium is being transported from the storage unit to image forming unit 14, while an image is being formed in image forming unit 14, or while the RFID medium is being transported from image forming unit 14 to the discharge tray. Furthermore, it is desirable that RFID reader / writer 15 checks whether the information written to the RFID tag can be read correctly before discharging the RFID medium on which an image has been formed onto the discharge tray, and if there is a problem, discards the RFID medium and forms an image on another RFID medium while writing the information thereto.

[0033] As described above, the image forming apparatus 10 can issue RFID media in which basic information and other information is written to an RFID tag and an image that allows the content of the basic information to be distinguished is formed on the surface.

[0034] The clock 16 keeps track of the current date and time, and the speaker 17 produces sound in response to an audio signal from the system controller 11. The camera 18 captures images of the face of a visitor operating the user interface 13. The communication device 19 is an interface for communicating with external devices via a communication network separate from the network 70. Examples of communication networks include the well-known Internet, public communication networks, and mobile communication networks.

[0035] The RFID gate 20 is placed, for example, in front of the entrance to each dwelling unit 80. Furthermore, the RFID gate 20 can be placed discretely in the hallway of the apartment building. The RFID gate 20 can also be placed in front of a restricted area for residents that has been arbitrarily set by the manager of the apartment building. Furthermore, if a delivery box for storing delivered packages is installed or a drop-off location is designated at the boundary between the entrance hall and the hallway, the RFID gate 20 can also be placed at that location.

[0036] The RFID gate 20 includes a network interface 21, an RFID reader 22, and a speaker 23.

[0037] The network interface 21 is an interface for communicating with the image forming apparatus 10 via the network 70 .

[0038] The RFID reader 22 contactlessly reads information such as the visitor's basic information stored in the RFID from the RFID medium issued by the image forming apparatus 10 and carried by the visitor passing through the RFID gate 20, using a short-range wireless method. The short-range wireless communication method is, for example, the short-range wireless communication method specified in ISO / IEC 18000-63. However, any other short-range wireless communication method may be used as the communication method for the short-range wireless communication between the RFID reader 22 and the RFID medium. The RFID stored information read by the RFID 22 is transmitted from the network interface 21 to the image forming apparatus 10 via the network 70.

[0039] The speaker 23 generates a sound corresponding to an audio signal transmitted from the image forming apparatus 10 via the network 70 and received by the network interface 21 .

[0040] The sensor 30 can be provided corresponding to each RFID gate 20. The sensor 30 is, for example, a human presence sensor that detects a person passing through the RFID gate 20, a camera that captures the RFID gate 20, etc. Sensing information from the sensor 30 is transmitted to the image forming apparatus 10 via the network 70.

[0041] Auto-lock door 40 is installed at the boundary between the entrance hall of the apartment building and the corridors leading to each dwelling unit 80 of the apartment building. Visitors cannot enter each dwelling unit 80 unless they go through this auto-lock door 40. Image forming device 10 can unlock auto-lock door 40 via network 70.

[0042] The RFID reader 50 and speaker 60 are placed near the auto-lock door 40 in the entrance hall. The speaker 60 may be provided on the housing of the RFID reader 50. The RFID reader 50 reads information such as the visitor's basic information stored in the RFID from the RFID medium issued by the image forming apparatus 10, and transmits the read information to the image forming apparatus 10 via the network 70. The speaker 60 generates a sound corresponding to an audio signal transmitted from the image forming apparatus 10 via the network 70.

[0043] Depending on the type of apartment building, there may be cases where the auto-lock door 40 is not provided. In such cases, an RFID reader 50 and a speaker 60 are placed at the boundary between the entrance hall and the corridor of the apartment building, and the image forming device 10 is placed in the entrance hall near the RFID reader 50 and the speaker 60.

[0044] A network interface 81, an intercom 82, and an RFID writer 83 are installed in the dwelling unit 80.

[0045] The network interface 81 is an interface for communicating with the image forming apparatus 10 via the network 70 .

[0046] The intercom 82 includes a display, operating members, a speaker, a microphone, and a camera (not shown). The display displays a screen in response to a video signal transmitted from the image forming apparatus 10 and received by the network interface 81 via the network 70. For example, the display displays a facial image of a visitor captured by the camera 18 of the image forming apparatus 10. The operating members include, for example, a touch sensor, a numeric keypad, various function keys, or a keyboard. Operation signals corresponding to the operation of the operating members are transmitted to the image forming apparatus 10 via the network interface 81 and the network 70. The speaker generates sound corresponding to an audio signal transmitted from the image forming apparatus 10 and received by the network interface 81 via the network 70. For example, the speaker outputs the visitor's voice captured by the microphone of the image forming apparatus 10. The microphone captures the voice of the resident, and an audio signal corresponding to the captured voice is transmitted to the image forming apparatus 10 via the network interface 81 and the network 70. The speaker 17 of the image forming apparatus 10 can output the resident's voice corresponding to this audio signal. The camera captures an image of the resident's face, and a video signal corresponding to the captured image is transmitted to the image forming device 10 via the network 70 through the network interface 81. The display of the user interface 13 of the image forming device 10 can display the resident's face image corresponding to this video signal.

[0047] The RFID writer 83 can rewrite information that is issued by the image forming apparatus 10 and stored in the RFID of the RFID medium carried by the visitor. The RFID writer 83 also transmits a registration instruction for the rewrite content, including the RFID rewrite content, i.e., which RFID information was rewritten and how, to the image forming apparatus 10 via the network interface 81 and the network 70.

[0048] The dwelling unit 80 may also include a personal computer (hereinafter referred to as a PC) 84 and / or a smart terminal 85 owned by the resident and connectable to the network interface 81 as needed. The smart terminal 85 may include a smartphone, a smart watch, a notebook PC, a tablet PC, etc. The PC 84 and the smart terminal 85 may be connected to the network interface 81 via a wired connection or wireless communication. Examples of wireless communication methods include short-range wireless communication defined in ISO / IEC 14443 or ISO / IEC 18092, Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Wi-Fi Direct (registered trademark), and Bluetooth Low Energy (registered trademark). Note that any other communication method may be used for wireless communication between the PC 84 and the smart terminal 85 and the network interface 81.

[0049] Furthermore, there are cases where the resident carries the smart terminal 85 and takes it outside the dwelling unit 80, or even outside the apartment complex. The image forming device 10 can communicate with the smart terminal 85 taken outside via a communication network such as the Internet using the communication device 19.

[0050] 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of memory 112 of image forming apparatus 10. Memory 112 has a program storage unit 1121, a map storage unit 1122, a dwelling unit database (hereinafter referred to as dwelling unit database 1123), a visitor registration unit 1124, a pre-registration unit 1125, and a temporary storage unit 1126. Note that in FIG. 2, database is abbreviated as DB. Program storage unit 1121, map storage unit 1122, dwelling unit database 1123, visitor registration unit 1124, and pre-registration unit 1125 are configured in non-volatile memory, and temporary storage unit 1126 is configured in volatile memory. Temporary storage unit 1126 is used to temporarily store various data and information generated by processor 111 during processing.

[0051] The program storage unit 1121 stores programs for causing the processor 111 to operate as the image forming apparatus 10. The programs include a security management program for causing the processor 111 to operate as the security management apparatus according to the first embodiment.

[0052] The map storage unit 1122 stores map information of the apartment building. The map information indicates the relative positions of the entrance hall, corridors, and each dwelling unit 80. Furthermore, the map information includes the location of each RFID gate 20.

[0053] The dwelling unit database 1123 stores dwelling unit information, which is information about the residents of the dwelling unit 80. Figure 3 is a diagram for explaining example items in a record of dwelling unit information for each resident in the dwelling unit database 1123. The record includes a dwelling unit ID, a resident ID, a planned absence period, an away setting, a restricted entry location, and a delivery flag. In Figure 3, the flag is abbreviated as F.

[0054] The dwelling unit ID is identification information that uniquely identifies the dwelling unit 80. This dwelling unit ID can be, for example, a dwelling unit number. Furthermore, the resident ID is identification information that uniquely identifies each resident of the dwelling unit 80. The dwelling unit ID and the resident ID may be combined into a single ID.

[0055] The planned absence period is information indicating the period during which a resident identified by the resident ID will be absent from the dwelling unit 80. The planned absence period can be, for example, the planned date and time of returning to the dwelling unit 80 after leaving the dwelling unit. This planned absence period is transmitted from the intercom 82, PC 84, or smart terminal 85 of the dwelling unit 80 via the network interface 81 and the network 70 to the image forming device 10. Alternatively, a resident can transmit a new or changed planned absence period to the image forming device 10 from the smart terminal 85 while inside the dwelling unit 80 or away from the dwelling unit 80 via the communication network. The image forming device 10 receives this transmitted planned absence period via the network interface 12 or the communication device 19, and the processor 111 registers it in the record of the dwelling unit information of the corresponding resident in the dwelling unit database 1123.

[0056] The do-not-attend setting is information indicating a specific visitor for whom the resident wishes to play do-not-attend. Examples of do-not-attend settings include a salesperson or a specific acquaintance. Furthermore, the do-not-attend setting can be used to specify all visitors when only children are present in the dwelling unit 80, preventing careless responses to sales calls. The do-not-attend setting is transmitted from the intercom 82, PC 84, or smart terminal 85 of the dwelling unit 80 to the image forming device 10 via the network interface 81 and the network 70. Alternatively, a resident may transmit the do-not-attend setting to the image forming device 10 from the smart terminal 85 while in the dwelling unit 80 or away from home via the communication network. The image forming device 10 receives the transmitted do-not-attend setting via the network interface 12 or the communication device 19, and the processor 111 registers the transmitted do-not-attend setting in the record of the resident's dwelling unit information in the dwelling unit database 1123.

[0057] The no-entry location is information indicating a location within the apartment complex where the resident is prohibited from entering. The no-entry location can be input by, for example, the manager of the apartment complex by operating the user interface 13 of the image forming device 10. Alternatively, the no-entry location is transmitted to the image forming device 10 by the manager from the intercom 82, PC 84, or smart terminal 85 of the dwelling unit 80 or the management office of the dwelling unit 80 via the network interface 81 via the network 70, or from the smart terminal 85 via the communication network. In the image forming device 10, the processor 111 registers the manager's do-not-enter setting input via the user interface 13 or received via the network interface 12 or communication device 19 in the record of the resident's dwelling unit information in the dwelling unit database 1123.

[0058] The no-entry locations may also be set by the resident. This can be used to manage the range of movement of family members such as their children. For example, the no-entry locations may be set to all locations excluding the resident's own dwelling unit 80 and common spaces, or even excluding the dwelling units 80 of family friends. When the resident sets the no-entry locations, the resident may be allowed to register a contact person to be notified if the relevant person enters the no-entry location. The contact person may be added as a separate item to the record of the dwelling unit information. Such no-entry locations may include identification information to distinguish between no-entry locations designated by the administrator and no-entry locations set by the resident.

[0059] The delivery flag is a flag that is automatically set by the processor 111 when the delivery company places a package addressed to the resident in a delivery box or leaves it at a designated delivery location before leaving.

[0060] The visitor registration unit 1124 stores visitor information, which is information about visitors. Fig. 4 is a diagram illustrating example items in a record of visitor information for each visitor in the visitor registration unit 1124. The record includes a visitor ID, a destination, basic information, permitted stay time, and a facial image, and is added each time a visitor operates the user interface 13.

[0061] The visitor ID is identification information that uniquely identifies a visitor information record, and may be, for example, a serial number. In this embodiment, the same visitor is not assigned the same ID to identify the visitor.

[0062] The destination is a dwelling unit ID indicating the dwelling unit 80 of the destination, which is input by the visitor via the user interface 13, and the basic information is similarly basic information input by the visitor via the user interface 13. As described above, the basic information may include attributes, relationship information, purpose of visit, number of visitors, etc. The basic information may further include the visitor's name and affiliation, such as company.

[0063] The permitted stay time indicates the time until which the visitor is allowed to stay in the dwelling unit 80 or apartment building, as specified by the resident of the dwelling unit 80 that the visitor is visiting. For example, in response to an inquiry from the image forming device 10, the resident inputs the permitted date and time using the intercom 82, PC 84, or smart terminal 85, and transmits it to the image forming device 10 via the network 70 or a communication network. The processor 111 of the image forming device 10 registers the received permitted date and time in the record of the dwelling unit information of the corresponding resident in the dwelling unit database 1123. If the resident does not allow the visitor to visit, the processor 111 can register the current date and time measured by the clock 16 as the permitted stay time.

[0064] The facial image is a facial image of the visitor captured by the camera 18 of the image forming device 10. In addition to the facial image, the facial image may also include facial features of the visitor extracted by the processor 111 using a known method. By using these features, it becomes possible to quickly determine whether the current visitor has visited in the past.

[0065] When a visitor's visit is known in advance, the pre-registration unit 1125 stores pre-registration information, which is information about the visitor. Fig. 5 is a diagram illustrating example items in a record of pre-registration information for each visitor in the pre-registration unit 1125. The record includes the scheduled date and time, destination, basic information, permitted stay time, and one-time password.

[0066] The scheduled date and time is the date and time when the visitor is scheduled to arrive. The basic information and permitted stay time are the same as those of the visitor information stored in the visitor registration unit 1124. However, the scheduled date and time, destination, and basic information are information that the resident of the residence 80 to be visited sends to the image forming device 10 by operating the intercom 82, PC 84, or smart terminal 85 before the visitor's arrival, just like the permitted stay time.

[0067] The one-time password is a unique password generated by the processor 111. This one-time password is automatically generated by the processor 111 and added to the record when the scheduled date and time, destination, basic information, and permitted stay time sent by the resident are registered as a record of pre-registration information in the pre-registration unit 1125. The one-time password may be a random number of any number of digits. Alternatively, the one-time password may be a combination of a random number and at least one of the scheduled date and time, destination, basic information, and permitted stay time, or may be a processed value based on the scheduled date and time, destination, basic information, and permitted stay time.

[0068] The processor 111 can send the one-time password via e-mail or the like to a destination specified by the resident using the communication device 19. The one-time password to be sent may be a numeric value, or may be image information converted into a code image such as a one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code. When a visitor actually visits, the visitor enters the numeric value of the one-time password via the user interface 13 of the image forming device 10, or has the camera 18 capture an image of the one-time password code. In response, the processor 111 checks the record of pre-registration information stored in the pre-registration unit 1125, and if registered, adds the visitor information record to the visitor registration unit 1124 with that content. This reduces the effort required for visitors to enter information and enables the issuance of RFID media quickly.

[0069] 6 is a diagram illustrating example items of RFID-written information stored in the RFID of RFID media issued by the image forming apparatus 10. The RFID-written information includes a visitor ID, a visit destination, basic information, a visit duration, and an allowed stay duration. The visitor ID, a visit destination, basic information, and an allowed stay duration are transcribed from the contents of the visitor information record for the relevant visitor stored in the visitor registration unit 1124. The visit duration is the issuance time of the RFID media, which is the current date and time measured by the clock 16.

[0070] Each resident of the dwelling unit 80 is also required to carry RFID media when outside the dwelling unit 80. Because resident RFID media does not need to be issued every time, it can be provided in the form of a card key, for example. Furthermore, RFID media for residents who are not comfortable carrying their devices, such as children or the elderly, may be provided in the form of a wristband. The RFID-written information on the resident RFID media can be, for example, the visitor ID as the resident ID, the destination as the dwelling unit ID, and the basic information as the resident. As described below, in this embodiment, the visiting time and permitted stay time are not used for residents, so they can be any value or left blank. Similarly, the destination and basic information are not used in this embodiment, so they can be any value or left blank.

[0071] 7 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the main operation of the image forming apparatus 10. When the image forming apparatus 10 is powered on and started up, the processor 111 of the image forming apparatus 10 executes the operations shown in this flowchart in accordance with the program stored in the program storage unit 1121.

[0072] The processor 111 of the image forming apparatus 10 first determines whether or not there is a visitor (ACT1). For example, the processor 111 can determine whether or not there is a visitor based on whether or not the user interface 13 has been operated. The processor 111 may also determine whether or not there is a visitor based on an image captured by the camera 18. Alternatively, the processor 111 may determine whether or not there is a visitor by detecting the approach of a person using a sensor such as a human sensor. If it is determined that there is no visitor (ACT1, NO), the processor 111 determines whether or not RFID information has been received (ACT2). The processor 111 The processor 111 can determine whether RFID information has been received by determining whether the network interface 12 has received RFID information transmitted from the RFID reader 50 or RFID gate 20 via the network 70. The RFID information is RFID-written information read from the RFID medium by the RFID reader 50 or RFID gate 20. If it determines that RFID information has not been received (ACT2, NO), the processor 111 determines whether a registration instruction has been received (ACT3). The processor 111 can determine whether a registration instruction has been received by determining whether the network interface 12 has received a registration instruction transmitted from the dwelling unit 80 via the network 70. The registration instruction is an instruction issued by the resident via the network interface 81 from the intercom 82, RFID writer 83, PC 84, or smart terminal 85 of the dwelling unit 80. If it determines that a registration instruction has not been received (ACT3, NO), the processor 111 determines whether an expired pre-registration exists (ACT4). Processor 111 can determine whether or not there is an expired pre-registration by checking the scheduled date and time in the record of the pre-registration information stored in pre-registration unit 1125 of memory 112 and determining whether or not a predetermined time, for example, six hours, has passed since the scheduled date and time. If it is determined that there is no expired pre-registration (ACT4, NO), processor 111 proceeds to the processing of ACT1 above. In this way, processor 111 waits for any event to occur.

[0073] If the processor 111 determines that there is a visitor (ACT1, YES), it executes visitor processing (ACT5). In this visitor processing, the processor 111 notifies the residence 80 of the visitor's arrival, and issues an RFID medium with permission from the residence, as will be described in detail later. Then, the processor 111 proceeds to the processing of ACT1.

[0074] Furthermore, if the processor 111 determines that RFID information has been received (ACT2, YES), it executes RFID processing (ACT6). In this RFID processing, the processor 111 unlocks the auto-lock door 40 for the visitor and the resident based on the received RFID information, as will be described in detail later. Furthermore, for visitors, the processor 111 warns the visitor and sends an alert to each dwelling unit 80 and the manager if the visitor has strayed from the route to the visitor's destination or has exceeded the permitted stay time based on the received RFID information. Furthermore, for residents, the processor 111 warns the resident and sends an alert to the manager and to contacts set by the resident's family based on the received RFID information if the resident is attempting to enter a restricted area. Then, the processor 111 proceeds to the processing of ACT1 described above.

[0075] Furthermore, when processor 111 determines that it has received a registration instruction (ACT3, YES), it executes registration processing (ACT7). In this registration processing, processor 111, as will be described in detail later, registers pre-registration information in pre-registration unit 1125 and updates registration information in visitor registration unit 1124, etc. Then, processor 111 proceeds to the processing of ACT1.

[0076] Furthermore, if the processor 111 determines that there is an expired pre-registration (ACT4, YES), it deletes the corresponding pre-registration (ACT8). For example, the processor 111 deletes a record of pre-registration information that is determined to have expired from among the records of pre-registration information stored in the pre-registration unit 1125. This process deletes a record of pre-registration information that has not been deleted and remains in the pre-registration unit 1125 because a pre-registered visitor has not visited. Then, the processor 111 proceeds to the process of ACT1 above.

[0077] FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the operation of the visitor processing in ACT5 above.

[0078] If it is determined in ACT1 above that there is a visitor, the processor 111 acquires information (ACT501). Specifically, the processor 111 acquires visitor information, which includes the destination and basic information entered by the visitor through operation of the user interface 13, and a facial image of the visitor captured by the camera 18, and stores the acquired information in the temporary storage unit 1126 of the memory 112. The input information may be a one-time password entered by the visitor through operation of the user interface 13. Furthermore, if the camera 18 captures a code image, the processor 111 can also decode the code image to acquire the original one-time password.

[0079] Then, the processor 111 determines whether the information stored in the temporary storage unit 1126 is a one-time password (ACT 502).

[0080] If it is determined that the information is not a one-time password (ACT502, NO), the processor 111 registers the information stored in the temporary storage unit 1126 in the visitor registration unit 1124 (ACT503). For example, the processor 111 creates a record of visitor information to which a new visitor ID is assigned in the visitor registration unit 1124, and registers the visit destination, basic information, and facial image stored in the temporary storage unit 1126 in the created record. At this point, the permitted stay time is not yet registered. Once the registration in the visitor registration unit 1124 is complete, the processor 111 can delete the information stored in the temporary storage unit 1126.

[0081] Furthermore, if it is determined that the password is a one-time password (ACT 502, YES), the processor 111 reads out pre-registration information corresponding to the one-time password from the pre-registration unit 1125 and stores it in the temporary storage unit 1126 (ACT 504). For example, the processor 111 searches the pre-registration information records stored in the pre-registration unit 1125 using the one-time password stored in the temporary storage unit 1126 as a search key. Then, from the pre-registration information record in which the matching one-time password is registered, the processor 111 reads out the visit destination, basic information, and permitted stay time, and stores them in the temporary storage unit 1126. At this time, the processor 111 may compare the scheduled date and time of the corresponding record with the current date and time measured by the clock 16, and if there is a difference of a predetermined time, for example, one hour or more, the processor 111 may invalidate the pre-registration information. In this case, it is desirable that the processor 111 notify the visitor via the display or speaker 17 of the user interface 13 that they will need to input information by operating the user interface 13.

[0082] Once the pre-registration information corresponding to the one-time password has been read in this way, the processor 111 proceeds to the processing of ACT503 above, and registers the information stored in the temporary storage unit 1126 in the visitor registration unit 1124 (ACT503). For example, the processor 111 creates a record of visitor information to which a new visitor ID is assigned in the visitor registration unit 1124, and registers in that record the destination, basic information, permitted stay time, and facial image in the pre-registration information stored in the temporary storage unit 1126. Since the pre-registration information includes the permitted stay time, it can be registered.

[0083] After completing registration in the visitor registration unit 1124, the processor 111 determines whether the destination dwelling unit 80 is unoccupied (ACT 505). For example, the processor 111 checks the planned absence period and do-not-attend setting for all records of dwelling unit information having the dwelling unit ID of the destination dwelling unit 80 in the dwelling unit database 1123, i.e., for all resident records of the destination dwelling unit ID. The processor 111 can determine that a resident whose planned absence period includes the current date and time measured by the clock 16 is unoccupied. Furthermore, if the current visitor is included among visitors who are using the do-not-attend setting, the processor 111 determines that the resident is unoccupied. The processor 111 can determine whether the destination dwelling unit 80 is unoccupied based on whether there is at least one resident in the destination dwelling unit 80 who is determined not to be unoccupied.

[0084] If it is determined that the destination dwelling unit 80 is not empty (ACT 505, NO), the processor 111 notifies the destination dwelling unit 80 that a visitor has arrived (ACT 506). For example, the processor 111 transmits a call signal to the intercom 82 of the dwelling unit 80 via the network 70 using the network interface 12. The intercom 82 of the dwelling unit 80 receives this call signal via the network interface 81 and generates a ringing sound from its speaker. In response to a predetermined confirmation operation of an operating member by the resident, the intercom 82 transmits a confirmation signal from the network interface 81 to the image forming device 10 via the network 70 using the network interface 81. In response to receiving the confirmation signal via the network interface 12, the processor 111 of the image forming device 10 transmits a video signal to be displayed on the display of the intercom 82 to the destination dwelling unit 80 via the network 70 using the network interface 12. At this time, the processor 111 may perform image processing on the image captured by the camera 18, such as superimposing text based on the basic information registered in the visitor registration unit 1124. Interphone 82 of the corresponding dwelling unit 80 receives the video signal via network interface 81 and displays an image corresponding to the video signal on a display, thereby allowing the resident to confirm the visitor. If the resident accepts the visitor, he or she inputs the permitted stay time using the operation members of interphone 82. If the resident does not accept the visitor, he or she inputs denial using the operation members of interphone 82. Interphone 82 then transmits a determination signal indicating the entered permitted stay time or denial from network interface 81 to image forming device 10 via network 70.

[0085] The processor 111 determines whether or not the visitor is permitted to visit based on the determination signal received by the network interface 12 (ACT 507). For example, the processor 111 can determine whether or not the visit is permitted based on whether or not the determination signal includes an allowed stay time.

[0086] If it is determined that the visit is permitted (ACT507, YES), the processor 111 updates the registration details in the visitor registration unit 1124 (ACT508). For example, the processor 111 registers the permitted stay time transmitted as the determination signal as the permitted stay time in the visitor information record for the visitor that was not registered in the processing of ACT506 above.

[0087] The processor 111 also recognizes the face of the visitor (ACT 509). For example, the processor 111 extracts facial features of the visitor from a facial image of the visitor in the record of the visitor information in the visitor registration unit 1124 or a facial image of the visitor acquired by the camera 18, using a well-known method.

[0088] Although the facial image in the visitor information record in the visitor registration unit 1124 is registered at the time of registration in ACT503, the facial image used for face recognition may be registered at the time of face recognition in ACT509.

[0089] Then, based on the recognized face, the processor 111 counts the number of times the visitor has visited the apartment complex (ACT 510). For example, the processor 111 can use the facial feature amount extracted in ACT 509 as a search key to search for facial images in records of past visitor information registered in the visitor registration unit 1124, and obtain the number of hits as the number of visits.

[0090] The processor 111 issues an RFID medium based on the contents of the visitor information record for the relevant visitor in the visitor registration unit 1124 (ACT 511). For example, the processor 111 controls the RFID reader / writer 15 to write the visitor ID, destination, basic information, visit time, and permitted stay time as RFID writing information into the RFID of the RFID medium. The processor 111 also controls the image forming unit 14 to form an image on the surface of the RFID medium that allows the contents of the basic information to be distinguished by color or pattern. For example, characters such as attributes and name, an image of the company logo, etc. are formed on the surface of the RFID medium in blue for sales and pink for delivery. The processor 111 may also control the image forming unit 14 to form an image representing the number of visits on the surface of the RFID medium based on the counted number of visits. For example, an image of a star mark or a line corresponding to the number of visits is formed on the surface of the RFID medium. The image of the star mark or line can also be formed in a color based on the content of the basic information. If the basic information indicates that there are multiple visitors, the processor 111 issues the same number of RFID media as the number of visitors. Then, the processor 111 ends the visitor processing operation in ACT5 and proceeds to the processing in ACT1.

[0091] On the other hand, if it is determined that the visitor is not at home in the residence 80 (ACT505, YES), or if it is determined that the visit is not permitted (ACT507, NO), the processor 111 determines whether or not the visitor is a delivery person (ACT512). For example, the processor 111 can determine whether or not the visitor is a delivery person based on the attributes in the basic information in the visitor information record in the visitor registration unit 1124 for the visitor.

[0092] If it is determined that the visitor is not a delivery person (ACT512, NO), the processor 111 displays on the display of the user interface 13 that the visitor is not at the residence 80 to be visited (ACT513). Then, the processor 111 ends the visitor processing operation of ACT5 and proceeds to the processing of ACT1 above.

[0093] On the other hand, if the processor 111 determines that the visitor is a delivery person (ACT 512, YES), the processor 111 issues an RFID medium based on the contents of the visitor information record for the visitor in the visitor registration unit 1124 (ACT 514). For example, the processor 111 controls the RFID reader / writer 15 to write the visitor ID, destination, basic information, visit time, and permitted stay time as RFID writing information to the RFID of the RFID medium. If the processor 111 determines in the processing of ACT 505 that the visitor is absent from the residence 80, it can determine the planned absence period. Therefore, the processor 111 determines the permitted stay period, such as the planned absence period + 1 hour, based on the planned absence period. If there are multiple residents in the residence 80, the permitted stay period may be determined based on the shortest or longest planned absence period. The processor 111 also controls the image forming unit 14 to form an image on the surface of the RFID medium that allows the contents of the basic information to be distinguished by color or pattern. In this case, since it is a home delivery, an image showing the destination, for example in pink, is formed on the surface of the RFID medium.

[0094] Then, the processor 111 displays a drop-off instruction on the display of the user interface 13 (ACT 515). The drop-off instruction is, for example, a message encouraging the user to attach the issued RFID medium to the package and place the package in a predetermined drop-off location such as a delivery box. At this time, the processor 111 may not only display the drop-off instruction, but also output it as a voice message from the speaker 17. The processor 111 may also display a map indicating the drop-off location on the display.

[0095] The processor 111 also sets the delivery flag for all records of dwelling unit information having the dwelling unit ID of the corresponding dwelling unit 80 in the dwelling unit database 1123, i.e., for all resident records of the corresponding dwelling unit ID (ACT516). Then, the processor 111 ends the visitor processing operation of ACT5 and proceeds to the processing of ACT1 above.

[0096] The RFID media for visitors and the RFID media for delivery may be portable media in different forms. For example, the RFID media for visitors may be a wristband, and the RFID media for delivery may be a sticker.

[0097] Conversely, the RFID media for visitors and the RFID media for delivery may be the same portable media in the form of a sticker. In this case, image forming device 10 issues the RFID media and ejects a wristband at the same time, allowing visitors to attach the RFID media to the wristband and use it.

[0098] 9 and 10 are flowcharts for explaining an example of the operation of the RFID processing in ACT6.

[0099] If it is determined in ACT 2 above that RFID information has been received, the processor 111 temporarily stores the received RFID information together with transmission source information that identifies the transmission source in the temporary storage unit 1126 (ACT 601). The RFID information is RFID write information that has been read from an RFID medium by the RFID reader 50 or the RFID gate 20. The transmission source information can be a reader / gate ID that can uniquely identify the RFID reader 50 and each RFID gate 20.

[0100] The processor 111 determines whether the person carrying the RFID medium from which the RFID information was read is a resident (ACT 602). For example, the processor 111 can determine whether the person carrying the RFID medium is a resident by determining whether the visitor ID in the RFID information stored in the temporary storage unit 1126 is a resident ID.

[0101] If it is determined that the RFID media carrier is not a resident, that is, a visitor (ACT 602, NO), the processor 111 determines whether or not the visitor is still within the permitted stay time allowed (ACT 603). For example, the processor 111 can determine whether or not the visitor is still within the permitted stay time by comparing the permitted stay time in the RFID information stored in the temporary storage unit 1126 with the current date and time kept by the clock 16.

[0102] If it is determined that the visitor is not within the permitted stay time (ACT603, NO), the processor 111 generates a warning sound for the visitor (ACT604). For example, the processor 111 determines the sender of the RFID information based on the reader / gate ID, which is sender information stored in the temporary storage unit 1126. If the sender is the RFID reader 50, the processor 111 transmits an audio signal of a warning sound to the speaker 60 via the network 70 using the network interface 12, causing the speaker 60 to generate the warning sound. If the sender is the RFID gate 20, the processor 111 transmits an audio signal of a warning sound to the corresponding RFID gate 20 via the network interface 12 via the network 70. The RFID gate 20, which receives this audio signal via the network interface 21, generates a warning sound from the speaker 23. Then, the processor 111 ends the RFID processing operation of ACT6 and proceeds to the processing of ACT1 above.

[0103] Furthermore, if it is determined that the stay is within the permitted stay time (ACT603, YES), the processor 111 determines whether the sender of the RFID information is the RFID gate 20 (ACT605).

[0104] If it is determined that the sender is not the RFID gate 20, i.e., the RFID reader 50 (ACT605, NO), the processor 111 opens the autolock door 40 (ACT606). For example, the processor 111 controls the autolock door 40 via the network 70 using the network interface 12 to unlock and open the door. If the autolock door 40 is not an automatic door, it only unlocks the door. This allows the visitor to proceed from the entrance hall to the hallway leading to the residence 80 of the visitor. Also, in ACT515, a delivery company delivering a package to an empty house that has received a delivery instruction such as "Please attach the issued media to the package and place it in the delivery box inside the door" can similarly leave the package at a predetermined delivery location, such as through the autolock door 40. Then, the processor 111 ends the RFID processing operation in ACT6 and proceeds to the processing in ACT1.

[0105] Furthermore, if it is determined that the sender is an RFID gate 20 (ACT605, YES), the processor 111 acquires the locations of RFID gates 20 that exist between the entrance hall and the location of the destination dwelling unit 80 (ACT607). For example, the processor 111 acquires the location of the dwelling unit 80 that has the dwelling unit ID that is the destination in the RFID information stored in the temporary storage unit 1126 based on the map information stored in the map storage unit 1122, and acquires the gate ID of each RFID gate 20 that is located between the entrance hall and the location of that dwelling unit 80.

[0106] Then, the processor 111 determines whether the visitor has deviated from the route to the destination (ACT 608). For example, the processor 111 can determine whether the visitor has deviated from the route to the destination by determining whether the gate ID of the RFID gate 20 that sent the signal, which is stored in the temporary storage unit 1126, is included in the gate ID acquired in ACT 607. If it is determined that the visitor has not deviated from the route (ACT 608, NO), the processor 111 ends the RFID processing operation of ACT 6 and proceeds to the processing of ACT 1 above.

[0107] If it is determined that the visitor is off the route (ACT608, YES), the processor 111 generates a warning sound for the visitor (ACT609). For example, the processor 111 transmits an audio signal of the warning sound to the RFID gate 20 that sent the signal via the network interface 12 and the network 70. The RFID gate 20 receives this audio signal via the network interface 21 and generates a warning sound from the speaker 23.

[0108] The processor 111 also transmits a suspicious person alarm to each dwelling unit 80 and / or the manager (ACT 610). For example, the processor 111 transmits an audio signal of a predetermined suspicious person alarm sound to the intercom 82 of each dwelling unit 80 or to the intercom 82 of the dwelling unit 80 designated as the manager's management room via the network interface 12 and the network 70. The intercom 82 of the dwelling unit 80 that receives this audio signal via the network interface 81 generates the suspicious person alarm sound from its speaker. The processor 111 may also transmit the suspicious person alarm via the communication device 19 to email addresses or other addresses that are preset as contact addresses for each resident or the manager. The processor 111 then terminates the RFID processing operation of ACT 6 and proceeds to the processing of ACT 1 above.

[0109] On the other hand, if it is determined that the RFID media carrier is a resident (ACT602, YES), the processor 111 determines whether the sender of the RFID information is the RFID gate 20 (ACT611).

[0110] If it is determined that the sender is not the RFID gate 20, that is, the RFID reader 50 (ACT611, NO), the processor 111 opens the auto-lock door 40 (ACT612).

[0111] The processor 111 clears the planned absence period registered in the dwelling unit information record of the relevant resident in the dwelling unit database 1123 (ACT613). For example, the processor 111 clears the planned absence period in the dwelling unit information record corresponding to the resident ID registered in the dwelling unit database 1123 and set as the visitor ID in the RFID information stored in the temporary storage unit 1126.

[0112] Then, the processor 111 determines whether or not there is a delivery to the resident (ACT614). For example, the processor 111 can determine whether or not there is a delivery to the resident by checking whether or not the delivery flag is set in the record of the corresponding dwelling unit information in the dwelling unit database 1123. If it is determined that there is no delivery to the resident (ACT614, NO), the processor 111 ends the RFID processing operation of this ACT6 and proceeds to the processing of ACT1 above.

[0113] If it is determined that a parcel will be left at the door (ACT614, YES), the processor 111 generates a delivery report to report that the parcel will be left at the door (ACT615). For example, the processor 111 transmits an audio signal indicating a message voice indicating that a parcel will be left at the door to the speaker 60 via the network 70 through the network interface 12, and causes the speaker 60 to generate the message voice. This allows the resident who has returned home to know that a parcel has been left at the door and to take the parcel home. Then, the processor 111 ends the RFID processing operation of ACT6 and proceeds to the processing of ACT1 above.

[0114] Furthermore, if it is determined that the sender is an RFID gate 20 (ACT611, YES), the processor 111 checks the location of the sender RFID gate 20 (ACT616). For example, the processor 111 checks the location in the map information stored in the map storage unit 1122 of the RFID gate 20 indicated by the gate ID of the sender RFID gate 20 stored in the temporary storage unit 1126.

[0115] Then, the processor 111 determines whether the confirmed location is a no-entry location (ACT617). For example, the processor 111 can determine whether the confirmed location is a no-entry location by determining whether the confirmed location is registered as a no-entry location in the record of the corresponding dwelling unit information in the dwelling unit database 1123. If it is determined that the location is not a no-entry location (ACT617, NO), the processor 111 ends the RFID processing operation of ACT6 and proceeds to the processing of ACT1 above.

[0116] If it is determined that the location is off-limits (ACT617, YES), the processor 111 generates a warning sound for the resident (ACT618). For example, the processor 111 transmits an audio signal of a warning sound to the RFID gate 20 that sent the signal via the network interface 12 and the network 70. The RFID gate 20 receives this audio signal via the network interface 21 and generates a warning sound from the speaker 23.

[0117] Furthermore, the processor 111 determines whether or not the prohibited location is a location set by the resident (ACT619).

[0118] If the processor 111 determines that the location is not the one set by the resident, i.e., that the location is the one set by the manager (ACT619, NO), the processor 111 transmits an intrusion alarm to the manager indicating that a resident has entered a restricted location (ACT620). For example, the processor 111 transmits an audio signal of a predetermined intrusion alarm sound to the intercom 82 of the dwelling unit 80 set as the manager's management room via the network interface 12 and the network 70. The intercom 82 of the dwelling unit 80 receives this audio signal via the network interface 81 and generates an alarm sound from its speaker. The processor 111 may also transmit the intrusion alarm via the communication device 19 to an email address or the like that is preset as the manager's contact address. The processor 111 then terminates the RFID processing operation of ACT6 and proceeds to the processing of ACT1 above.

[0119] On the other hand, if it is determined that the location is the one set by the resident (ACT619, YES), the processor 111 sends an entry report indicating that a family member has entered a restricted location to the contact resident (ACT621). For example, the processor 111 sends the entry report to an email address or the like that has been set as a contact in advance via the communication device 19. Then, the processor 111 ends the RFID processing operation of ACT6 and proceeds to the processing of ACT1 above.

[0120] FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the operation of the registration process in ACT7.

[0121] When it is determined in ACT 3 above that a registration instruction has been received, the processor 111 determines whether or not the registration instruction is an instruction for pre-registration (ACT 701). For example, the processor 111 can determine whether or not the registration instruction is an instruction for pre-registration by determining whether or not the registration instruction has been sent from the interphone 82, the PC 84, or the smart terminal 85.

[0122] If it is determined that the instruction is for pre-registration (ACT701, YES), the processor 111 accepts pre-registration information included in the registration instruction or transmitted following the registration instruction (ACT702). For example, the processor 111 receives the pre-registration information via the network interface 12 and temporarily stores it in the temporary storage unit 1126. In addition to the pre-registration information, the processor 111 also receives contact information such as an email address of a prospective visitor to whom a one-time password is to be sent, transmitted from the intercom 82, PC 84, or smart terminal 85, and temporarily stores this information in the temporary storage unit 1126.

[0123] Then, the processor 111 stores the pre-registration information stored in the temporary storage unit 1126 in the pre-registration unit 1125 (ACT 703). For example, the processor 111 generates a new record of pre-registration information in the pre-registration unit 1125, and registers the pre-registration information stored in the temporary storage unit 1126 therein. At this stage, the one-time password field of the record is blank.

[0124] Therefore, the processor 111 generates a one-time password (ACT 704).

[0125] Then, the processor 111 updates the registration information based on the generated one-time password (ACT 705). For example, the processor 111 registers the one-time password generated in ACT 704 as the one-time password of the record generated in ACT 703.

[0126] The processor 111 also transmits the one-time password generated in ACT704 to the prospective visitor (ACT706). For example, the processor 111 transmits the one-time password via the communication device 19 to the contact information, such as the email address, of the prospective visitor stored in the temporary storage unit 1126. The processor 111 then terminates the registration process in ACT7 and proceeds to the process in ACT1 above.

[0127] On the other hand, if it is determined that the instruction is not a pre-registration instruction, that is, that the instruction is a registration instruction for rewriting the RFID content of the RFID medium by the RFID writer 83 (ACT701, NO), the processor 111 accepts the rewrite content included in the registration instruction (ACT707). For example, the processor 111 receives the rewrite content sent from the RFID writer 83 via the network interface 12 and temporarily stores it in the temporary storage unit 1126. The rewrite content includes rewriting the permitted stay time written in the RFID of the RFID medium carried by the visitor, clearing the RFID content of the RFID medium attached to the left-behind luggage, etc.

[0128] The processor 111 updates the registration information according to the rewrite content stored in the temporary storage unit 1126 (ACT 708). For example, if the rewrite content indicates a rewrite of the permitted stay time written in the RFID tag of the RFID medium carried by the visitor, the processor 111 updates the permitted stay time in the visitor information record of the corresponding visitor stored in the visitor registration unit 1124 to the rewritten time. At this time, if there are multiple visitors, the processor 111 waits for rewrite content for each visitor to be transmitted before updating the registration information. If rewrite content for each visitor is not transmitted, the processor 111 can transmit a warning to the intercom 82 of the corresponding dwelling unit 80 requesting that the information be rewritten for each visitor. Furthermore, if the rewrite content indicates clearing the content of the RFID tag of the RFID medium attached to the delivered package, the processor 111 clears the delivery flag in the record of the corresponding dwelling unit information in the dwelling unit database 1123. Then, the processor 111 ends the registration process in ACT7 and moves to the process in ACT1.

[0129] 12 is a flowchart for explaining an example of a sensor input operation that is executed in parallel with the main operation of the image forming apparatus 10. The operation shown in this flowchart corresponds to each of the multiple sensors 30.

[0130] The processor 111 acquires sensing information transmitted from the sensor 30 via the network 70 through the network interface 12, and stores the information in the temporary storage unit 1126 (ACT11).

[0131] The processor 111 determines whether a person has been detected based on the sensing information stored in the temporary storage unit 1126 (ACT12). For example, if the sensor 30 is a human presence sensor that detects people passing through the RFID gate 20, the processor 111 can determine whether a person has been detected based on the sensing information itself. Also, if the sensor 30 is a camera whose imaging range is the RFID gate 20, the processor 111 can determine whether a person has been detected based on whether a moving object has been detected from the camera image, which is the sensing information, using a well-known moving image detection method. If the sensor 30 is a thermal camera, the processor can determine whether a person has been detected based on whether a subject with body temperature equivalent to that of the body is detected. If it is determined that a person has not been detected (ACT12, NO), the processor 111 proceeds to the processing of ACT11 above.

[0132] Furthermore, if it is determined that a person has been detected (ACT12, YES), the processor 111 checks the position of the sensor 30 (ACT13). Then, the processor 111 determines whether or not there is RFID information for the RFID gate 20 corresponding to the position of the sensor 30 (ACT14). For example, the processor 111 can determine whether or not there is RFID information by determining whether or not RFID information from the corresponding RFID gate 20 is stored in the temporary storage unit 1126 through ACT601 of the main operation described above. A case where there is no RFID information would be when a person not carrying an RFID medium passes through the corresponding RFID gate 20. If it is determined that there is RFID information (ACT14, YES), the processor 111 proceeds to the processing of ACT11 above.

[0133] On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no RFID information (ACT14, NO), the processor 111 generates a warning sound at the corresponding RFID gate 20 (ACT15). For example, the processor 111 transmits an audio signal of a warning sound to the corresponding RFID gate 20 via the network 70 through the network interface 12. When the RFID gate 20 receives this audio signal through the network interface 21, the speaker 23 generates a warning sound.

[0134] Furthermore, the processor 111 transmits a suspicious person alert to each dwelling unit 80 and / or the manager (ACT 16), similar to ACT 610 of the main operation described above. Note that the suspicious person alert for a visitor who has exceeded the permitted stay time and the suspicious person alert in response to the detection of a person not carrying RFID media may be differentiated in terms of content and destination. In other words, a person not carrying RFID media is more likely to be a suspicious person. Therefore, the suspicious person alert may be sent to all residents, not just the manager, or may be set to sound from the speakers 23 of all RFID gates 20, or may also be sent to a security company or the police. Then, the processor 111 proceeds to the processing of ACT 11 described above.

[0135] A collection box for collecting used RFID media is placed in the entrance hall of the apartment complex. When visitors finish their business and return home, they return the RFID media to this collection box. Residents also return RFID media attached to packages that have been left behind to the collection box. The RFID media attached to packages may be collected by a caretaker or other person who periodically visits each dwelling unit 80.

[0136] It should be noted that an RFID gate 20 may be placed instead of the RFID reader 50 and the speaker 60. In this case, the determination process of ACT605 and ACT611 may be a process of determining whether or not the RFID gate 20 is placed near the auto-lock door 40.

[0137] As described above, image forming device 10 as a security management device according to this embodiment acquires basic information, including at least one of attributes, relationship information, and purpose of visit, and the permitted stay time at a specific dwelling unit 80, etc., of a visitor to a specific destination, such as a condominium or other multi-family residence, at an entrance, for example, in the entrance hall. The basic information includes at least one of attributes, relationship information, and purpose of visit, and the permitted stay time at the destination dwelling unit 80, etc. Then, image forming device 10 issues a portable RFID medium that stores the acquired basic information and permitted stay time and has an image recorded on its surface that allows the content of the basic information to be distinguished. Furthermore, image forming device 10 receives the permitted stay time read from a reading device, such as RFID reader 50 or RFID gate 20, that is installed in the facility, for example, in the entrance hall, and that contactlessly reads the permitted stay time from the portable medium. If the permitted stay time has already passed, image forming device 10 issues a warning voice or message from speakers 60, 23, etc. to alert the visitor passing the location where the reading device is installed. This system is expected to have a psychological deterrent effect on intruders, as even if an intruder attempts to enter a facility using a previously issued portable medium, a warning will be issued after checking the permitted stay time. Furthermore, the warning will be recognized by residents or others who happen to be near the entrance, preventing an intruder from attempting to enter. This can improve security in facilities that include multiple destinations.

[0138] Furthermore, in this embodiment, reading devices such as RFID gates 20 that contactlessly read the permitted stay time from portable media are placed in various locations within the facility other than the entrance hall, and the image forming device 10 receives the permitted stay time read at various locations within the facility, and if the permitted stay time has already passed, it issues a warning voice or message from a speaker 23 or the like to warn visitors who pass the location where the reading device is placed. Therefore, even if a visitor attempts to visit a dwelling unit 80 or the like other than the one he or she visited after completing his or her business at the destination, the same effect as in the case of an intruder can be obtained.

[0139] In this embodiment, the image forming apparatus 10 issues a warning and also transmits a suspicious person alert to each resident and a manager. Therefore, this suspicious person alarm allows residents and managers to know of any intrusions by suspicious people, further improving security.

[0140] In addition, in this embodiment, the image forming device 10 accepts input of basic information from the visitor via the user interface 13, makes an inquiry to the destination based on the basic information via the network interface 12, and receives the permitted stay time from the destination, thereby obtaining the permitted stay period specified by the destination. Therefore, the length of stay can be set appropriately according to the needs of each visitor, rather than being uniform.

[0141] In this embodiment, the image forming apparatus 10 issues RFID media in the form of patches, wristbands, stickers, or the like that can always present an image that allows the contents of basic information to be distinguished. Therefore, residents who pass by visitors within the facility can determine the visitor's attributes by checking an image that distinguishes the contents of the basic information recorded on the surface of the RFID media, thereby reducing the risk of feeling uneasy.

[0142] In addition, in this embodiment, the image forming device 10 receives and stores the expected period of absence or the setting of the do-not-attend setting from the resident or the like, and by referring to this, determines whether the visitor is absent at the destination, and if so, notifies the visitor that the visitor is absent. Therefore, the visitor can be notified of the visitor's absence without making unnecessary or undesired inquiries to the dwelling unit 80, etc., that is, without ringing the intercom 82 of the dwelling unit 80. At this time, the visitor may be informed of the absence by hearing a ringing sound as if an inquiry were being made.

[0143] In addition, in this embodiment, if the visitor is a delivery person and the person being visited is not at home, the image forming device 10 issues a portable medium such as an RFID medium and instructs the delivery person via the user interface 13 or the like to attach the portable medium to the package to be delivered. This makes it possible to accommodate delivery of parcels to the addressee.

[0144] Furthermore, the image forming device 10 stores the permitted stay time based on the expected absence period for the portable medium attached to the package for delivery to a designated location. Therefore, the permitted stay time according to the period of absence of the resident or the like can be stored in the portable medium, so that even if the resident or the like returns home and carries his / her luggage towards the dwelling unit 80, no warning will be issued.

[0145] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the image forming device 10 detects a person passing through a location where a reading device such as an RFID reader 50 or an RFID gate 20 is installed, based on sensing information from the sensor 30, and when a person is detected, if no permitted stay time is received from the reading device, an alarm is issued within the facility. Therefore, an intruder who does not have a portable medium such as an RFID medium can be detected and an alarm can be issued, further improving security.

[0146] The portable medium is an RFID medium, the reading device is an RFID gate 20 equipped with an RFID reader 22 that wirelessly reads the permitted stay time stored in the RFID medium and an alarm generating device such as a speaker 23, and the image forming device 10 includes an RFID reader / writer 15 that writes the basic information and the permitted stay time to the RFID medium and an image forming unit 14 that forms an image on the surface of the RFID medium, and if the permitted stay time read by the RFID gate 20 has passed, an alarm is generated in the alarm generating device of the RFID gate 20. Therefore, by using RFID technology, the burden on visitors of carrying portable media can be reduced, and security can be improved.

[0147] In addition, in this embodiment, the image forming device 10 grasps the visitor's location and issues a warning and / or an alarm if the visitor deviates from the route to the destination or moves to a restricted area. Therefore, security can be further improved.

[0148] In addition, in this embodiment, the image forming device 10 accepts and stores pre-registered basic information and permitted stay time for the prospective visitor from the visitor's destination, transmits a one-time password to the prospective visitor via the communication device 19, and when the visitor inputs the one-time password via the user interface 13 or the like, issues a portable medium such as an RFID medium using the pre-registered basic information and permitted stay time that have been stored. Therefore, if a visitor is known in advance, by registering them in advance, it becomes possible to omit inputting the visitor's basic information when the visitor arrives, and it also becomes unnecessary to inquire about the permitted length of stay from facility residents.

[0149] A security system 1 including an image forming device 10 as a security management device according to this embodiment includes the image forming device 10 installed at the entrance of a facility with multiple destinations, such as an apartment building, e.g., in the entrance hall; RFID writers 83 installed at each of the destinations; and RFID readers, such as RFID gates 20, installed along the route from the facility entrance to each destination. The image forming device 10 acquires basic information about visitors to a specific destination, such as a specific dwelling unit 80, including at least one of attributes, relationship information, and purpose of visit, as well as the permitted stay time at the destination dwelling unit 80, and issues a portable RFID medium storing the acquired basic information and the permitted stay time. The image forming device 10 receives the permitted stay time read from the portable medium by the reader, and if the permitted stay time has already passed, issues a warning voice or message from a speaker 60, 23, or the like to alert the visitor passing the location where the reader is installed. The rewriting device rewrites the permitted stay time stored in the portable medium. As a result, even if a visitor attempts to enter a facility using a previously issued portable medium, a warning is issued by checking the permitted stay time, which is expected to have a psychological deterrent effect on the intruder. Furthermore, the warning is also recognized by residents or others who happen to be near the entrance, preventing an intruder from attempting to enter. This can improve security in facilities that include multiple destinations. Furthermore, if a visitor extends their stay at a destination and the permitted stay time expires, the permitted stay time stored in the portable medium can be rewritten by the destination's rewriting device, preventing the visitor from being warned if their stay has extended.

[0150] [Second embodiment] Next, a second embodiment will be described. Note that the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment will be used to designate the same configurations and operations as in the first embodiment, and descriptions thereof will be omitted. Below, differences from the first embodiment will be described.

[0151] 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a security system 1 including a security management device according to a second embodiment. In this embodiment, the image forming device 10 is only responsible for accepting visitors and issuing RFID media, and the management server device 90 performs security management operations using the issued RFID media. In other words, this embodiment is an example in which the security management device is composed of the image forming device 10 and the management server device 90.

[0152] The management server device 90 is connected to a network 70, and is capable of communicating with the image forming device 10, each RFID gate 20, each sensor 30, auto-lock door 40, RFID reader 50, speaker 60, and equipment in each dwelling unit 80 via this network 70.

[0153] In this embodiment, the image forming apparatus 10 does not necessarily have to include the communication device 19.

[0154] Fig. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a management server device 90, which is part of the security management device. The management server device 90 includes a processor 91, memory 92, a network interface 93, a display 94, an operation interface 95, a clock 96, and a communication device 97. Note that in Fig. 14, the network interface is abbreviated as NW I / F. The processor 91, memory 92, network interface 93, display 94, operation interface 95, clock 96, and communication device 97 are housed in a housing not shown.

[0155] The processor 91 controls the entire image forming apparatus 10 .

[0156] The processor 91 is a computing element (e.g., a CPU) that executes arithmetic processing. The processor 91 performs various processes based on data such as programs stored in the memory 92. The processor 91 executes the programs stored in the memory 92, thereby functioning as a control unit that can execute various operations.

[0157] The memory 92 is a storage device that stores programs, data used in the programs, etc. The memory 92 also temporarily stores data being processed by the processor 91. The memory 92 is configured as a non-volatile memory and a volatile memory.

[0158] The network interface 93 is an interface for communicating with the image forming apparatus 10, the RFID gate 20, the sensor 30, the auto-lock door 40, the RFID reader 50, the speaker 60, and devices within the dwelling unit 80 via the network 70.

[0159] The display 94 displays a screen in accordance with the video signal input from the processor 91 .

[0160] The operation interface 95 has various operation members. The operation interface 95 supplies the processor 91 with operation signals corresponding to the operation of the operation members. The operation members are, for example, a touch sensor, a numeric keypad, various function keys, or a keyboard. The touch sensor is, for example, a resistive touch sensor or a capacitive touch sensor. The touch sensor acquires information indicating a specified position within a certain area. The touch sensor is configured as a touch panel integral with the display 94, and inputs a signal indicating a touched position on the screen displayed on the display 94 to the processor 91.

[0161] The clock 96 keeps track of the current date and time.

[0162] The communication device 97 is an interface for communicating with external devices via a communication network separate from the network 70. The communication network includes, for example, the well-known Internet, a public communication network, a mobile communication network, and the like.

[0163] FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example configuration of memory 92 included in management server device 90. Memory 92 has a program storage unit 921, a map storage unit 922, a dwelling unit database (hereinafter referred to as dwelling unit database 923), a visitor registration unit 924, a pre-registration unit 925, and a temporary storage unit 926. Note that in FIG. 15, database is abbreviated as DB. Program storage unit 921, map storage unit 922, dwelling unit database 923, visitor registration unit 924, and pre-registration unit 925 are configured in non-volatile memory, and temporary storage unit 926 is configured in volatile memory. Temporary storage unit 926 is used to temporarily store various data and information generated by processor 91 during processing.

[0164] The program storage unit 921 stores programs for causing the processor 91 to operate as the management server device 90. The programs include a security management program for causing the processor 91 to perform operations related to the security management device according to the second embodiment.

[0165] The map storage unit 922, the dwelling unit database (hereinafter referred to as the dwelling unit database 923), the visitor registration unit 924, and the pre-registration unit 925 are similar to the map storage unit 1122, the dwelling unit database 1123, the visitor registration unit 1124, and the pre-registration unit 1125 of the image forming apparatus 10 in the first embodiment.

[0166] Therefore, in this embodiment, the memory 112 of the image forming apparatus 10 does not have these. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining an example configuration of the memory 112 of the image forming apparatus 10, which is part of the security management device. In this embodiment, the memory 112 has a program storage unit 1121 and a temporary storage unit 1126. The program storage unit 1121 is configured as a non-volatile memory, and the temporary storage unit 1126 is configured as a volatile memory. The temporary storage unit 1126 is used to temporarily store various data and information generated by the processor 111 during processing. For example, the temporary storage unit 1126 has a temporary registration unit 11261 that temporarily stores basic information, etc. input via the user interface 13.

[0167] 17 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the operation of image forming apparatus 10. When image forming apparatus 10 is powered on and started up, processor 111 of image forming apparatus 10 executes the operation shown in this flowchart in accordance with the program stored in program storage unit 1121.

[0168] As in the first embodiment, the processor 111 of the image forming apparatus 10 determines whether or not there is a visitor (ACT1). If it is determined that there is no visitor (ACT1, NO), in this embodiment, the processor 111 repeats the processing of ACT1. In this way, the processor 111 waits for a visitor to arrive.

[0169] If the processor 111 determines that a visitor has been detected (ACT1, YES), it executes visitor processing (ACT5). The visitor processing in this embodiment is slightly different from that in the first embodiment, and the details will be described later. Thereafter, the processor 111 proceeds to the processing in ACT1.

[0170] 18 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the main operation of management server device 90. When processor 91 of management server device 90 is started by powering on management server device 90, it executes the operations shown in this flowchart in accordance with the program stored in program storage unit 921.

[0171] The processor 91 of the management server device 90 first determines whether the network interface 93 has received a signal from the image forming device 10 transmitted via the network 70 (ACT91). If it is determined that a signal from the image forming device 10 has not been received (ACT91, NO), the processor 91 determines whether RFID information has been received (ACT92). The processor 91 can determine whether RFID information has been received by determining whether the network interface 93 has received RFID information transmitted from the RFID reader 50 or the RFID gate 20 via the network 70. The RFID information is RFID write information read from an RFID medium by the RFID reader 50 or the RFID gate 20. If it is determined that RFID information has not been received (ACT92, NO), the processor 91 determines whether a registration instruction has been received (ACT93). The processor 91 can determine whether a registration instruction has been received by determining whether the network interface 93 has received a registration instruction transmitted from the dwelling unit 80 via the network 70. The registration instruction is an instruction in response to a resident's operation of the network interface 81 from the intercom 82, RFID writer 83, PC 84, or smart terminal 85 of the dwelling unit 80. If it is determined that a registration instruction has not been received (ACT93, NO), the processor 91 determines whether or not there is an expired pre-registration (ACT94). The processor 91 can determine whether or not there is an expired pre-registration by checking the scheduled date and time in the record of the pre-registration information stored in the pre-registration unit 925 of the memory 92 and determining whether or not a predetermined time, for example, six hours, has passed since the scheduled date and time. If it is determined that there is no expired pre-registration (ACT94, NO), the processor 91 proceeds to the processing of ACT91 described above. In this way, the processor 91 waits for any event to occur.

[0172] When the processor 111 determines that it has received a signal from the image forming apparatus 10 (ACT91, YES), it executes image formation processing (ACT95). In this image formation processing, the processor 91 performs various processing operations in response to the signal received from the image forming apparatus 10. Details of this image formation processing will be described later. Then, the processor 91 proceeds to the processing of ACT91.

[0173] Furthermore, when the processor 91 determines that RFID information has been received (ACT92, YES), it executes RFID processing (ACT96). This RFID processing is similar to ACT5 in the first embodiment, except that the processor 91 is the main operator and various pieces of information are registered in the memory 92. Then, the processor 91 proceeds to the processing of ACT91.

[0174] Furthermore, when the processor 111 determines that a registration instruction has been received (ACT93, YES), it executes registration processing (ACT97). This registration processing is also similar to ACT7 in the first embodiment, except that the processor 91 is the main operator and various pieces of information are registered in the memory 92. Then, the processor 91 proceeds to the processing of ACT91.

[0175] Furthermore, if the processor 111 determines that there is an expired pre-registration (ACT94, YES), it deletes the corresponding pre-registration (ACT98). For example, the processor 91 deletes the record of pre-registration information that it determines to be expired from among the records of pre-registration information stored in the pre-registration unit 925. Then, the processor 91 proceeds to the processing of ACT91 above.

[0176] FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the operation of the visitor processing in ACT5 above.

[0177] In ACT502 above, if it is determined that the acquired information stored in the temporary storage unit 1126 is not a one-time password (ACT502, NO), the processor 111 registers the information stored in the temporary storage unit 1126 in the temporary registration unit 11261 of the temporary storage unit 1126 (ACT521). For example, the processor 111 creates a record of visitor information to which a new visitor ID is assigned in the temporary registration unit 11261, and temporarily registers the visited destination, basic information, and facial image stored in the temporary storage unit 1126 in the created record. At this point, the permitted stay time is not yet registered. Once the registration in the temporary registration unit 11261 is complete, the processor 111 can delete the temporary registration content stored in the temporary storage unit 1126.

[0178] Furthermore, if it is determined that the password is a one-time password (ACT502, YES), the processor 111 transmits the one-time password to the management server device 90 via the network interface 12 and the network 70 (ACT522).

[0179] FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the operation of the image forming process of ACT 95, which is executed by the processor 91 when the management server device 90 receives a signal from the image forming device 10.

[0180] First, the processor 91 of the management server device 90 determines whether or not a one-time password has been received (ACT 9501).

[0181] When it is determined that a one-time password has been received (ACT9501, YES), the processor 91 reads out the pre-registration information corresponding to the one-time password from the pre-registration section 925 of the memory 92, and stores it in the temporary storage section 926 (ACT9502). For example, the processor 91 searches the pre-registration information records stored in the pre-registration section 925 using the one-time password stored in the temporary storage section 926 as a search key. Then, the processor 91 reads out the destination, basic information, and permitted stay time from the pre-registration information record in which the matching one-time password is registered, and stores them in the temporary storage section 926.

[0182] The processor 91 transmits the pre-registration information stored in the temporary storage unit 926 to the image forming apparatus 10 via the network 70 using the network interface 93 (ACT9503). Then, the processor 91 ends the image formation processing operation of ACT95 and proceeds to the processing of ACT91.

[0183] Returning to the explanation of Figure 19, the processor 111 of the image forming device 10 receives the pre-registration information sent from the management server device 90 via the network 70 through the network interface 12 and stores it in the temporary memory unit 1126 (ACT523).

[0184] Then, the processor 111 proceeds to the processing of ACT521 above, and temporarily registers the information stored in the temporary storage unit 1126 in the temporary registration unit 11261 of the temporary storage unit 1126 (ACT521). For example, the processor 111 creates a record of visitor information to which a new visitor ID is assigned in the temporary registration unit 11261, and registers the destination, basic information, permitted stay time, and facial image in the pre-registration information stored in the temporary storage unit 1126. Since the pre-registration information includes the permitted stay time, it can be registered.

[0185] In ACT9502, the processor 91 of the management server device 90 may compare the scheduled date and time of the record with the current date and time measured by the clock 16, and invalidate the pre-registered information if they differ by a predetermined time, for example, one hour or more. In this case, the processor 91 may return an invalid response indicating that the pre-registered information is invalid to the image forming device 10, and the processor 111 of the image forming device 10, upon receiving the response, may notify the visitor via the display or speaker 17 of the user interface 13 that they should input information by operating the user interface 13.

[0186] After completing the registration in the temporary registration unit 11261, the processor 111 of the image forming apparatus 10 sends an inquiry to the management server device 90 via the network 70 through the network interface 12 to inquire whether the visitor is out or not (ACT522). For example, the processor 111 reads out the dwelling unit ID of the visitor that is the visitor in the visitor information temporarily registered in the temporary registration unit 11261 and the visitor's basic information, and sends an inquiry including these.

[0187] Returning to the explanation of FIG. 20, when the processor 91 of the management server device 90 determines that a one-time password has not been received (ACT9501, NO), it determines whether or not an inquiry has been received (ACT9504).

[0188] If it is determined that an inquiry has been received (ACT9504, YES), the processor 91 reads out the dwelling unit information corresponding to the dwelling unit ID included in the inquiry from the dwelling unit database 923, and stores it in the temporary storage unit 926 (ACT9505). For example, the processor 91 stores the received inquiry in the temporary storage unit 926. Then, all records of dwelling unit information having the dwelling unit ID included in the inquiry stored in the temporary storage unit 926 are read out from the dwelling unit database 1123, and stored in the temporary storage unit 926.

[0189] The processor 91 checks the away setting based on the dwelling unit information stored in the temporary storage unit 926 (ACT9506). For example, the processor 91 checks the planned absence period and away setting for the dwelling unit information of all residents of the corresponding dwelling unit ID. The processor 91 can determine that a resident whose planned absence period includes the current date and time measured by the clock 96 is away is away. The processor 91 also reads the basic information of the visitor included in the inquiry stored in the temporary storage unit 926 and checks whether the visitor is included in the visitors who are using the away setting. If the visitor is using the away setting, the processor 91 determines that the resident is away. The processor 91 can determine whether the dwelling unit 80 to be visited is away based on whether at least one resident who is determined not to be away is present in the dwelling unit 80 to be visited.

[0190] The processor 91 transmits the confirmation result of the away setting to the image forming apparatus 10 via the network 70 using the network interface 93 (ACT9507). Then, the processor 91 ends the image forming process operation of ACT95 and proceeds to the process of ACT91.

[0191] Returning to the explanation of Figure 19, the processor 111 of the image forming device 10 receives the confirmation result sent from the management server device 90 via the network 70 through the network interface 12 and stores it in the temporary storage unit 1126 (ACT525).

[0192] Then, the processor 111 determines whether the residence 80 of the visit destination is empty (ACT 505). In this embodiment, the processor 111 can easily determine whether the residence 80 is empty or not based on the confirmation result of the empty setting stored in the temporary storage unit 1126.

[0193] If it is determined that the residence 80 to be visited is not empty (ACT505, NO), the processor 111 notifies the residence 80 to be visited that there is a visitor, as explained in the first embodiment (ACT506).

[0194] Then, as described in the first embodiment, the processor 111 determines whether the visitor is permitted to visit based on a determination signal received by the network interface 12 from the intercom 82 of the dwelling unit 80 indicating the permitted stay time or denial of permission (ACT507).

[0195] If it is determined that the visit is permitted (ACT507, YES), the processor 111 updates the temporary registration content temporarily registered in the temporary registration unit 11261 (ACT526). For example, the processor 111 registers the permitted stay time transmitted as the determination signal as the permitted stay time in the visitor information for the visitor that was not registered in the processing of ACT506 above.

[0196] Thereafter, the processor 111 transmits the facial image of the visitor to the management server device 90 via the network interface 12 and the network 70 (ACT 527). For example, the processor 111 transmits the facial image in the visitor information temporarily registered in the temporary registration unit 11261 for the visitor or the facial image of the visitor acquired by the camera 18.

[0197] Returning to the explanation of FIG. 20, when the processor 91 of the management server device 90 determines that an inquiry has not been received (ACT9504, NO), it determines whether a face image has been received (ACT9508).

[0198] When it is determined that a facial image has been received (ACT508, YES), the processor 91 stores the received facial image in the temporary storage unit 926 and recognizes the visitor's face from the facial image (ACT9509). For example, the processor 91 extracts facial features of the visitor from the facial image of the visitor stored in the temporary storage unit 926 using a well-known method.

[0199] Then, based on the recognized face, the processor 91 counts the number of times the visitor has visited the apartment complex (ACT9510). For example, the processor 111 can use the facial feature amount extracted in ACT9509 as a search key to search for facial images in records of past visitor information registered in the visitor registration unit 924, and obtain the number of hits as the number of visits.

[0200] The processor 91 transmits the counted number of visits to the image forming apparatus 10 via the network 70 using the network interface 93 (ACT9511). Then, the processor 91 ends the image forming process operation of ACT95 and proceeds to the process of ACT91.

[0201] Returning to the explanation of FIG. 19, the network interface 12 of the image forming apparatus 10 receives the count number transmitted from the management server device 90 via the network 70 and stores it in the temporary storage unit 1126 (ACT 528).

[0202] Then, the processor 111 issues an RFID medium based on the visitor information for the visitor temporarily registered in the temporary registration unit 11261 and the number of visits indicated by the count stored in the temporary storage unit 1126 (ACT 511). For example, the processor 111 controls the RFID reader / writer 15 to write the visitor ID, destination, basic information, visit time, and permitted stay time as RFID writing information into the RFID of the RFID medium. The processor 111 also controls the image forming unit 14 to form, on the surface of the RFID medium, an image that allows the content of the basic information to be distinguished by color or pattern, and an image that indicates the number of visits. For example, an image of stars or lines corresponding to the number of visits is formed on the surface of the RFID medium in blue for sales and pink for delivery. If the basic information indicates multiple visitors, the processor 111 issues RFID media for the number of visitors.

[0203] Once the RFID medium has been issued in this manner, the processor 111 transmits an issuance report of the RFID medium to the management server device 90 via the network interface 12 and the network 70 (ACT 529). For example, the processor 111 transmits an issuance report including the visitor information temporarily registered in the temporary registration unit 11261 and issuance purpose information indicating that the RFID medium for the visitor has been issued.

[0204] Thereafter, the processor 111 deletes the visitor information temporarily registered in the temporary registration unit 11261 (ACT530). Then, the processor 111 ends the visitor processing operation of ACT5, and proceeds to the processing of ACT1.

[0205] Returning to the explanation of Fig. 20, when the processor 91 of the management server device 90 determines that a facial image has not been received (ACT9508, NO), it determines that the received signal is an issuance report and updates the registration contents based on the issuance report (ACT9512). For example, the processor 111 stores the received issuance report in the temporary storage unit 926. Then, when the issuance purpose information included in the issuance report indicates that an RFID medium for a visitor has been issued, the processor 91 adds a record based on the visitor information included in the issuance report to the visitor registration unit 924. Then, the processor 91 ends the image formation processing operation of ACT95 and proceeds to the processing of ACT91 above.

[0206] On the other hand, if it is determined that the visitor's residence 80 is empty (ACT505, YES), or if it is determined that the visit has been denied (ACT507, NO), the processor 111 determines whether the visitor is a delivery person (ACT512), as in the first embodiment.

[0207] If it is determined that the visitor is not a delivery person (ACT512, NO), the processor 111 displays on the display of the user interface 13 a message indicating that the visitor is not at the residence 80 to be visited (ACT513), as in the first embodiment. After that, in this embodiment, the processor 111 proceeds to the processing of ACT530, and deletes the visitor information temporarily registered in the temporary registration unit 11261.

[0208] On the other hand, if it is determined that the visitor is a delivery company (ACT512, YES), the processor 111 issues an RFID medium (ACT514), as in the first embodiment. However, in this embodiment, the processor 111 issues an RFID medium based on the contents of the visitor information temporarily registered in the temporary registration unit 11261. For example, the processor 111 controls the RFID reader / writer 15 to write the visitor ID, destination, basic information, visit time, and permitted stay time as RFID writing information into the RFID of the RFID medium. In this case, the permitted stay time is left blank. The processor 111 also controls the image forming unit 14 to form an image on the surface of the RFID medium that allows the contents of the basic information to be distinguished by color or pattern. In this case, since it is a delivery, an image indicating the destination, for example, in pink, is formed on the surface of the RFID medium.

[0209] Then, the processor 111 displays a drop-off instruction on the display of the user interface 13, similarly to the first embodiment (ACT 515).

[0210] Thereafter, in this embodiment, the processor 111 proceeds to the processing of ACT529, and transmits an issuance report of the RFID medium to the management server device 90 via the network 70 using the network interface 12 (ACT529). For example, in this case, the processor 111 transmits an issuance report including the visitor information temporarily registered in the temporary registration unit 11261 and issuance purpose information indicating that an RFID medium for drop-off delivery has been issued.

[0211] Therefore, in ACT9512, the processor 91 of the management server device 90 that has received this issuance report updates the registration contents based on the issuance report. For example, the processor 111 stores the received issuance report in the temporary storage unit 926. If the issuance purpose information included in the issuance report indicates that an RFID medium for drop-off delivery has been issued, the processor 91 adds a record based on the visitor information included in the issuance report to the visitor registration unit 924, and based on the dwelling unit ID that is the destination in the visitor information, sets a drop-off flag for all records of dwelling unit information having the corresponding dwelling unit ID in the dwelling unit database 1123, i.e., for the records of all residents with the corresponding dwelling unit ID.

[0212] As described above, even if the security management device is configured by the management server device 90 and the image forming device 10, the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be achieved.

[0213] [Third embodiment] Next, a third embodiment will be described. Note that the same reference numerals as in the second embodiment will be used to designate the same configurations and operations as in the second embodiment, and descriptions thereof will be omitted. Below, differences from the second embodiment will be described.

[0214] Instead of configuring the security management device from a management server device 90 and an image forming device 10 as in the second embodiment, the image forming device 10 can be treated as a terminal that only interfaces with visitors and issues RFID media, with the management server device 90 performing all control. In this case, the processor 111 of the image forming device 10 transmits to the management server device 90 the destination and basic information entered by the visitor via the user interface 13, as well as a facial image captured by the camera 18, and receives from the management server device 90 RFID write information to be written to the RFID of the RFID media and print data for the image to be formed on the surface of the RFID media, and issues the RFID media.

[0215] FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the image forming processing of ACT95 executed by the processor 91 when the management server device 90 serving as the security management device in the third embodiment receives a signal from the image forming device 10.

[0216] First, the processor 91 of the management server device 90 determines whether or not a one-time password and a facial image have been received from the image forming device 10 (ACT 9501).

[0217] If it is determined that a one-time password and a facial image have not been received (ACT9501, NO), the processor 91 temporarily stores the received signal in the temporary storage unit 926 and registers the stored signal in the visitor registration unit 924 (ACT9521). The received signal that does not include a one-time password is the visitor's destination and basic information, which are input information entered by the visitor. Therefore, the processor 91 creates a visitor information record in the visitor registration unit 924 to which a new visitor ID is assigned, and registers the visitor's destination, basic information, and facial image stored in the temporary storage unit 926 in the created record. At this point, the permitted stay time is not yet registered. Once registration in the visitor registration unit 924 is complete, the processor 91 can delete the information stored in the temporary storage unit 926.

[0218] Also, if it is determined that a one-time password has been received (ACT9501, YES), the processor 91 reads the pre-registration information corresponding to the one-time password from the pre-registration section 925 of the memory 92 and stores it in the temporary storage section 926, as described in the second embodiment (ACT9502).

[0219] Once the pre-registration information corresponding to the one-time password has been read in this manner, the processor 91 proceeds to the processing of ACT9521 above, and registers the information stored in the temporary storage unit 926 in the visitor registration unit 924 (ACT9521). For example, the processor 91 creates a record of visitor information to which a new visitor ID is assigned in the visitor registration unit 924, and registers in that record the destination, basic information, permitted stay time, and facial image in the pre-registration information stored in the temporary storage unit 926. Since the pre-registration information includes the permitted stay time, it can be registered.

[0220] After completing the registration in the visitor registration unit 924, the processor 91 determines whether the visitor is absent from the residence 80 (ACT95225). This processing operation is the same as the processing of ACT505 in the image forming apparatus 10 described in the first embodiment, except that the processor 91 is the main operator and the residence database 923 is used as the reference during the operation.

[0221] If it is determined that the residence 80 to be visited is not empty (ACT9522, NO), the processor 91 notifies the residence 80 to be visited that there is a visitor (ACT9523). This processing operation is also similar to the processing of ACT506 in the image forming apparatus 10 described in the first embodiment, except that the processor 91 is the main operator.

[0222] The processor 91 determines whether or not the visitor is permitted to visit based on the determination signal received by the network interface 93 (ACT9524). This processing operation is performed by the processor 91, but the processing content is the same as the processing of ACT507 in the image forming apparatus 10 described in the first embodiment.

[0223] If it is determined that the visit is permitted (ACT9524, YES), the processor 91 updates the registration details of the visitor registration unit 924 (ACT9525). This processing operation is the same as the processing of ACT508 in the image forming apparatus 10 described in the first embodiment, except that the processor 91 is the main operator and the visitor registration unit 924 is the destination of the update.

[0224] The processor 91 also recognizes the face of the visitor (ACT9509). This processing operation is the same as the processing of ACT509 in the image forming apparatus 10 described in the first embodiment, except that the processor 91 is the main operator and the visitor registration unit 924 is the reference destination during the operation.

[0225] Then, based on the recognized face, the processor 111 counts the number of times the visitor has visited the apartment complex (ACT9510). This processing operation is the same as the processing of ACT510 in the image forming apparatus 10 described in the first embodiment, except that the processor 91 is the main operator and the visitor registration unit 924 is the reference during the operation.

[0226] The processor 91 transmits an instruction to issue an RFID medium to the image forming apparatus 10 via the network 70 through the network interface 93 (ACT 9526). For example, the processor 91 transmits an RFID medium issuance instruction including the contents of the visitor information record for the relevant visitor in the visitor registration unit 924 and the number of visits counted in the above ACT 9510. Upon receiving this instruction to issue an RFID medium, the image forming apparatus 10 writes the visitor ID, destination, basic information, visit time, and permitted stay time as RFID writing information into the RFID of the RFID medium, as described in ACT 511 of the first embodiment, and issues the RFID medium by forming an image on the surface of the RFID medium that allows the contents of the basic information to be distinguished by color or pattern. Then, the processor 91 ends the image formation processing operation of ACT 95 and proceeds to the processing of the above ACT 91.

[0227] On the other hand, if it is determined that the visitor is not at home in the residence 80 (ACT9522, YES), or if it is determined that the visit has been denied (ACT9524, NO), the processor 91 determines whether the visitor is a delivery person (ACT9527). This processing operation is the same as the processing of ACT512 in the image forming apparatus 10 described in the first embodiment, except that the processor 91 is the main operator and the visitor registration unit 924 is used as a reference during the operation.

[0228] If it is determined that the recipient is not a delivery company (ACT9527, NO), the processor 91 sends an absence display instruction to the image forming device 10 via the network 70 using the network interface 93 (ACT9528). Upon receiving this absence display instruction, the image forming device 10 displays on the display of the user interface 13 a message indicating that the recipient is absent from the residence 80 to be visited, as in ACT513 in the first embodiment. Then, the processor 91 ends the image formation processing operation of ACT95 and proceeds to the processing of ACT91 above.

[0229] On the other hand, if it is determined that the visitor is a delivery company (ACT9527, YES), the processor 91 transmits an instruction to issue an RFID medium to the image forming apparatus 10 via the network 70 using the network interface 93 (ACT9526). For example, the processor 91 transmits an RFID medium issuance instruction including the contents of the visitor information record for the relevant visitor in the visitor registration unit 924. Upon receiving this RFID medium issuance instruction, the image forming apparatus 10 writes the visitor ID, destination, basic information, visit time, and permitted stay time as RFID writing information into the RFID of the RFID medium, as described in ACT514 of the first embodiment, and forms an image on the surface of the RFID medium that allows the contents of the basic information to be distinguished by color or pattern, thereby issuing the RFID medium.

[0230] Then, the processor 91 transmits a drop-off display instruction to the image forming apparatus 10 via the network 70 through the network interface 93 (ACT9530). Upon receiving this drop-off display instruction, the image forming apparatus 10 displays, on the display of the user interface 13, a drop-off instruction, which is a message encouraging the user to attach the issued RFID medium to the package and place the package in a predetermined drop-off location such as a delivery box, as in ACT515 in the first embodiment.

[0231] The processor 91 also sets the drop-off flag for all records of dwelling unit information having the dwelling unit ID of the corresponding dwelling unit 80 in the dwelling unit database 923, i.e., for all resident records of the corresponding dwelling unit ID (ACT9531). This processing operation is the same as the processing of ACT516 in the image forming device 10 described in the first embodiment, except that the processor 91 is the main operator and the dwelling unit database 923 is the target of the operation. The processor 91 then ends the image formation processing operation of ACT95 and proceeds to the processing of ACT91 above.

[0232] As described above, the management server device 90 as a security management device according to this embodiment acquires basic information about a visitor to a specific destination, such as a specific dwelling unit 80, including at least one of attributes, relationship information, and purpose of visit, from the image forming device 10 as a first input device located at the entrance of a facility that includes multiple destinations, such as an apartment building or other collective housing complex, for example in an entrance hall, and also acquires the permitted stay time from a second input device, such as an intercom 82 at the destination dwelling unit 80. The management server device 90 then transmits the acquired basic information and permitted stay time to the image forming device 10 as an issuing device, and causes the issuing device to issue RFID media, which is a portable medium that stores the basic information and permitted stay time and has an image recorded on its surface that allows the content of the basic information to be distinguished. The management server device 90 also receives the permitted stay time read from a reading device such as an RFID reader 50 or RFID gate 20 that is placed within the facility, for example in the entrance hall, and which reads the permitted stay time from a portable medium without contact, and if the permitted stay time has already passed, it issues a warning voice or message from a speaker 60, 23, etc. to warn visitors passing by the location where the reading device is placed.

[0233] Therefore, the security management device according to this embodiment can also achieve the same effects as the first embodiment.

[0234] [Other embodiments] In each of the above-described embodiments, the sensor 30 is used to detect suspicious individuals passing through the RFID gate 20 without carrying an RFID medium and to generate a warning or alarm, but it is also possible to not have this and generate a warning or alarm based solely on reading the RFID medium.

[0235] Furthermore, the image forming apparatus 10 may be an image forming apparatus that can use erasable toner for image formation. In this way, by making it possible to use erasable toner, it becomes possible to reuse the RFID medium.

[0236] Although the above-described embodiments use RFID technology, other technologies may be used. For example, the image forming device 10 records the basic information and permitted stay time as a two-dimensional code image on the surface of the portable medium, in addition to an image that distinguishes the contents of the basic information. In this case, a two-dimensional code reader may be installed instead of the RFID reader 22, 50. This method can also achieve the same effects as the above-described embodiments.

[0237] Alternatively, a visitor's smart device may be used as a portable medium. For example, the image forming device 10 can transfer basic information and permitted stay time to a smart device equipped with a near-field communication (NFC) or other short-range wireless communication device, and display an image on the smart device's display that distinguishes the basic information, replacing the RFID media. This can reduce the cost of RFID media.

[0238] Furthermore, if an RFID gate 20 is placed in the hallway leading from the entrance hall to each dwelling unit 80, the RFID reader 50 or RFID gate 20 placed on the entrance hall side of the auto-lock door 40 at the boundary between the entrance hall and the hallway may be omitted. In this case, the image forming device 10 unlocks or automatically opens the auto-lock door 40 simultaneously with issuing the RFID media or after waiting for a waiting time based on the distance from the image forming device 10 to the auto-lock door 40, so it does not matter if the door is an auto-lock door 40.

[0239] The processing order shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 7 to 12 and 17 to 21 is merely an example and is not limited to this order. For example, ACT514 and ACT515 in FIG. 8 may be reversed. The processing order of each process may be changed or parallel processing may be performed as long as there is no discrepancy with the preceding or subsequent process. Furthermore, the functions described in each of the above embodiments may be implemented not only using hardware but also by loading a program describing each function into a computer using software. Furthermore, each function may be implemented by selecting either software or hardware as appropriate.

[0240] Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described above, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be embodied in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included within the scope and spirit of the invention, and are also included in the scope of the invention and its equivalents as defined in the claims. The inventions described in the original claims of this application are set forth below. [1] At the entrance of a facility including a plurality of destinations, an acquisition means for acquiring basic information including at least one of attributes, relationship information, and purpose of visit, and permitted stay time at the destination, for visitors to a specific destination of the facility; an issuing means for issuing a portable medium storing the basic information and the permitted stay time acquired by the acquiring means and having an image recorded on its surface that allows the content of the basic information to be distinguished; a warning means for receiving the permitted stay time from one or more reading means arranged within the facility, each reading the permitted stay time from the portable medium in a non-contact manner, and for warning the visitor who passes by the position where the reading means is arranged if the permitted stay time has already passed; A security management device comprising: [2] The acquisition means: an input means for receiving input of the basic information from the visitor; an inquiry means for making an inquiry to the destination based on the basic information and receiving the permitted stay time from the destination; The security management device according to [1], [3] A detection means for detecting a person passing through the position where the reading means is disposed; an alarm means for issuing an alarm within the facility when the passing person is detected and the permitted stay time is not received from the reading means; The security management device according to [1] or [2], further comprising: [4] The portable medium is an RFID medium; the reading means is an RFID gate including an RFID reader that wirelessly reads the permitted stay time stored in the RFID medium, and an alarm generating device; The issuing means an RFID writer that writes the basic information and the permitted stay time into the RFID medium; an image forming unit that forms the image on the surface of the RFID medium; Including, The security management device according to any one of [1] to [3], wherein the warning means causes the warning generating device of the RFID gate to generate the warning. [5] The portable medium is an RFID medium; the reading means is an RFID gate including an RFID reader that wirelessly reads the permitted stay time stored in the RFID medium, and an alarm generating device; the issuing means transmits the basic information and the permitted stay time to an image forming apparatus including an RFID writer that writes the basic information and the permitted stay time to the RFID medium and an image forming unit that forms the image on the surface of the RFID medium, and causes the image forming apparatus to issue the RFID medium; The security management device according to any one of [1] to [3], wherein the warning means causes the warning generating device of the RFID gate to generate the warning. [Explanation of symbols]

[0241] 1...security system, 10...image forming apparatus, 11...system controller, 12,21,81,93...network interface, 13...user interface, 14...image forming unit, 15...RFID reader / writer, 16,96...clock, 17,23,60...speaker, 18...camera, 19,97...communication device, 20...RFID gate, 22,50...RFID reader, 30...sensor, 40...auto-lock door, 70...network, 80...dwelling unit, 82...intercom, 83...RFID writer, 84...PC, 85...smart terminal, 90...management server device, 91,111...processor, 92,112...memory, 94...display, 95...operation interface, 921,1121...program storage unit, 922,1122...Map memory unit, 923,1123...Dwelling unit database, 924,1124...Visitor registration unit, 925,1125...Pre-registration unit, 926,1126...Temporary memory unit, 11261...Temporary registration unit.

Claims

1. an acquisition means for acquiring, at an entrance of a facility including a plurality of destinations, basic information including at least one of attributes, relationship information, and purpose of visit, and an allowed stay time at the destination, for a visitor to a specific destination of the facility; an issuing means for issuing a portable medium storing the basic information and the permitted stay time acquired by the acquiring means and having an image recorded on its surface that allows the content of the basic information to be distinguished; a warning means for receiving the permitted stay time from one or more reading means that are arranged at non-door locations within the facility and that read the permitted stay time from the portable medium in a non-contact manner, and for warning the visitor who passes the location of the reading means if the permitted stay time has already passed; A security management device comprising:

2. The acquisition means an input means for receiving input of the basic information from the visitor; an inquiry means for making an inquiry to the destination based on the basic information and receiving the permitted stay time from the destination; The security management device of claim 1 , comprising:

3. An acquisition means for acquiring, at an entrance of a facility including a plurality of destinations, basic information including at least one of attributes, relationship information, and purpose of visit, and permitted stay time at the destination, for visitors to a specific destination of the facility; an issuing means for issuing a portable medium storing the basic information and the permitted stay time acquired by the acquiring means and having an image recorded on its surface that allows the content of the basic information to be distinguished; a warning means for receiving the permitted stay time from one or more reading means arranged within the facility, each reading the permitted stay time from the portable medium in a non-contact manner, and for warning the visitor who passes by the position where the reading means is arranged if the permitted stay time has already passed; a detection means for detecting a person passing through the position where the reading means is disposed; an alarm means for issuing an alarm within the facility when the passing person is detected and the permitted stay time is not received from the reading means; A security management device comprising:

4. the portable medium is an RFID medium; the reading means disposed at a non-door location within the facility is an RFID gate including an RFID reader that wirelessly reads the permitted stay time stored in the RFID medium, and an alarm generating device; The issuing means an RFID writer that writes the basic information and the permitted stay time into the RFID medium; an image forming unit that forms the image on the surface of the RFID medium; Including, 4. The security management device according to claim 1, wherein the warning means causes the warning generating device of the RFID gate to generate the warning.

5. the portable medium is an RFID medium; the reading means disposed at a non-door location within the facility is an RFID gate including an RFID reader that wirelessly reads the permitted stay time stored in the RFID medium, and an alarm generating device; the issuing means transmits the basic information and the permitted stay time to an image forming apparatus including an RFID writer that writes the basic information and the permitted stay time to the RFID medium and an image forming unit that forms the image on the surface of the RFID medium, and causes the image forming apparatus to issue the RFID medium; 4. The security management device according to claim 1, wherein the warning means causes the warning generating device of the RFID gate to generate the warning.

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