Reporting device

Abstract

To allow a user to confirm that operation was done on an operator without looking when the user uses a reporting device with the user.SOLUTION: A reporting device includes: a push button 20; a housing for storing the push button switch 20; a determination unit 411 for determining whether the housing is removed from the holder for holding the housing; a vibration unit 46 which is vibrated when the push button 20 is operated when the housing is determined to be removed from the holder; and a report unit 413 for issuing a report when the push button switch 20 is operated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a notification device. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART There is known a remote control device that vibrates when an operation button is pressed (for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-219709 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Normally, the notification device is held in a holder, but in an emergency, the user may remove the notification device from the holder and carry it in a pocket, etc. In such a case, if the user presses the push button without looking at it, the user may feel uneasy because they cannot confirm whether the push button has been pressed or not.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to enable a user to confirm that an operator has accepted an operation without looking at the operator when the user carries and uses a reporting device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] One aspect of the present invention provides a reporting device comprising an operator, a housing for accommodating the operator, a determination unit for determining whether the housing is installed, a vibration unit for vibrating when the operator is operated if the housing is determined to be in the uninstalled state, and a reporting unit for reporting to an external device when the operator is operated. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, when a notification device is carried and used, the user can confirm that the operator has accepted an operation without looking at the operator. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a front view illustrating an example of a reporting device housed in a holder according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of a holder. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of a notification device. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a left side view showing an example of a notification device. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the notification device shown in FIG. 4. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a configuration on a substrate. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a left side view showing an example of a reporting device housed in a holder. [Figure 8] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation of the notification device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the dimensions, shapes, and ratios of the drawings may differ from those of the actual ones in order to facilitate understanding of the invention.

[0010] 1. Configuration FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a reporting device 1 housed in a holder 5 according to this embodiment. The reporting device 1 issues a report in response to a user's operation. Here, the reporting device 1 is assumed to be used as an emergency report button for reporting an emergency when the emergency occurs. Normally, the reporting device 1 is housed in a holder 5 fixed to a wall. On the other hand, for example, if an intruder breaks into a house, the user may remove the reporting device 1 from the holder 5 and carry it in a pocket or the like to report the emergency while hiding from the intruder. The holder 5 may be fixed not only to a wall but also to furniture or, when installed in a store, to a cash register shelf or the like.

[0011] FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of the holder 5. The holder 5 holds the reporting device 1. The holder 5 is an example of a "holding body" according to the present invention. The holder 5 includes a main body 51, two support portions 52, and a protrusion 53. The main body 51 is a plate-shaped member larger than the reporting device 1. The main body 51 is fixed to a wall surface. The two support portions 52 are provided on the left and right ends of the main body 51 and hold the reporting device 1 by sandwiching it from the left and right. Each support portion 52 protrudes from the left or right end of the front of the main body 51. The tip of each support portion 52 curves toward the front center of the holder 5. The protrusion 53 is provided on the back surface of the main body 51. The protrusion 53 has a hollow cylindrical shape and protrudes from the back surface of the main body 51. A magnet 54 is provided on the protrusion 53. The magnet 54 may be attached by adhering the magnet 54 to the tip of the protrusion 53 or by embedding the magnet 54 in the protrusion 53.

[0012] FIG. 3 is a front view showing an example of the reporting device 1. FIG. 4 is a left side view showing an example of the reporting device 1. FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the reporting device 1 shown in FIG. 4. As shown in FIG. 5, the reporting device 1 includes a housing 10, a push button switch 20, a lid 30, a circuit board 40, and a power supply 50. The housing 10 is box-shaped with an opening 11 and houses the push button switch 20, the circuit board 40, and the power supply 50. The push button switch 20 is provided on the circuit board 40 and is a button that is operated by a user to issue a report. When pressed by a user, the push button switch 20 turns on and outputs an operation signal. The push button switch 20 is an example of an "operator" according to the present invention.

[0013] The lid 30 opens and closes the opening 11 of the housing 10. A button window 31 is formed in the lid 30 at a position overlapping the push button switch 20. The button window 31 is a hole for exposing the push button switch 20 to the outside. The button window 31 is large enough to accommodate the push button switch 20 and penetrates the lid 30 in the thickness direction. As shown in FIG. 3 , a protrusion 32 is provided on the back surface of the lid 30 between the button window 31 and the left end of the lid 30. Note that the position of the protrusion 32 shown in FIG. 3 is an example and is not limited thereto. The protrusion 32 does not necessarily have to be provided adjacent to the button window 31 and may be provided at any position on the back surface of the lid 30 as long as it does not interfere with the push button switch 20. The protrusion 32 has a hollow cylindrical shape and protrudes from the back surface of the lid 30. A magnet 33 is provided on the protrusion 32. The magnet 33 may be provided by adhering it to the tip of the protrusion 32, or by embedding it in the protrusion 32. As shown in Figures 3 and 5, the push button switch 20 is exposed to the outside through a button window 31 in the lid 30. This allows the user to press the push button switch 20 without opening the lid 30.

[0014] FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration on the board 40. In addition to the push button switch 20 described above, the board 40 is provided with a control unit 41, a memory unit 42, an input / output unit 43, an open / close detection unit 44, a magnet detection unit 45, and a vibration unit 46. These components are connected via a bus. The control unit 41 controls each unit of the notification device 1 and performs various processes. The control unit 41 includes one or more processors such as a CPU. The control and processes performed by the control unit 41 are realized by the processor executing a program stored in the memory unit 42. The memory unit 42 stores various data including a program for realizing the functions of the notification device 1. The memory unit 42 includes memories such as a RAM and an EEPROM. The input / output unit 43 inputs and outputs various signals. The input / output unit 43 is wirelessly connected to an external device and transmits and receives signals to and from the external device.

[0015] The open / close detector 44 detects whether the lid 30 is open or closed by detecting the magnet 33 attached to the protrusion 32 of the lid 30. When the open / close detector 44 detects the magnet 33, it detects that the lid 30 is closed. On the other hand, when the open / close detector 44 does not detect the magnet 33, it detects that the lid 30 is open. For example, a magnetic sensor is used as the open / close detector 44. Examples of magnetic sensors include a Hall IC, a magnet switch, and a reed switch. However, the magnetic sensor is not limited to these examples and may be any sensor that can detect the magnet 33.

[0016] The magnet detection unit 45 detects the magnet 54 provided on the protrusion 53 of the holder 5. For example, a magnetic sensor is used as the magnet detection unit 45. Examples of magnetic sensors include a Hall IC, a magnet switch, and a reed switch. However, the magnetic sensor is not limited to these examples, and any sensor that can detect the magnet 54 may be used.

[0017] FIG. 7 is a left side view showing an example of the reporting device 1 housed in the holder 5. The open / close detector 44 is provided on the front side of the substrate 40 at a position where it can detect the magnet 33 attached to the protrusion 32. That is, the open / close detector 44 is provided at a position where its detection range includes the magnet 33 attached to the protrusion 32. If the open / close detector 44 has directional sensitivity, the size of its detection range may vary depending on the direction. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the open / close detector 44 may be provided at a position where its detection range includes at least the tip of the protrusion 32 and faces the protrusion 32. Alternatively, the open / close detector 44 may be provided at a position where its detection range includes at least the tip of the protrusion 32 and does not face the protrusion 32. However, the open / close detector 44 is provided at a position where it does not detect the magnet 54 attached to the protrusion 53, that is, where its detection range does not include the magnet 54 attached to the protrusion 53.

[0018] The magnet detection unit 45 is provided on the rear surface of the substrate 40 at a position where it can detect the magnet 54 attached to the protrusion 53 of the holder 5. That is, the magnet detection unit 45 is provided at a position where its detection range includes the magnet 54 attached to the protrusion 53. If the magnet detection unit 45 has directional sensitivity, the size of its detection range may vary depending on the direction. For example, as shown in FIG. 7 , the magnet detection unit 45 may be provided at a position where its detection range includes at least the tip of the protrusion 53 and faces the protrusion 53. Alternatively, the magnet detection unit 45 may be provided at a position where its detection range includes at least the tip of the protrusion 53 and does not face the protrusion 53. However, the magnet detection unit 45 is provided at a position where it does not detect the magnet 33 attached to the protrusion 32, that is, where its detection range does not include the magnet 33 attached to the protrusion 32.

[0019] 6, the vibrating unit 46 generates vibrations. This vibration realizes a vibration function. As the vibrating unit 46, for example, a vibration motor is used.

[0020] The control unit 41 functions as a determination unit 411, a vibration control unit 412, and a notification unit 413. These functions are realized by the processor of the control unit 41 executing a program stored in the storage unit 42 to perform calculations or control each unit of the device itself.

[0021] The determination unit 411 determines whether or not the reporting device 1 is detached from the holder 5, based on the detection result of the magnet detection unit 45. For example, when the magnet detection unit 45 detects the magnet 54, the determination unit 411 determines that the reporting device 1 is not detached from the holder 5. On the other hand, when the magnet detection unit 45 does not detect the magnet 54, the determination unit 411 determines that the reporting device 1 is detached from the holder 5.

[0022] The vibration control unit 412 controls the vibration of the vibration unit 46 in response to the operation of the push button switch 20, based on the determination result of the determination unit 411 and the detection result of the open / close detection unit 44. When the push button switch 20 is operated after the determination unit 411 has determined that the reporting device 1 is detached from the holder 5, the vibration control unit 412 vibrates the vibration unit 46. However, even when the determination unit 411 has determined that the reporting device 1 is detached from the holder 5, the vibration control unit 412 may not vibrate the vibration unit 46 in response to the operation of the push button switch 20 when the open / close detection unit 44 has detected that the lid 30 is open. On the other hand, when the determination unit 411 has determined that the reporting device 1 is not detached from the holder 5 and the push button switch 20 is operated, the vibration control unit 412 does not vibrate the vibration unit 46.

[0023] The notification unit 413 notifies an external device when the push button switch 20 is pressed. For example, the notification unit 413 wirelessly transmits an emergency signal to the external device to notify that an emergency has occurred.

[0024] 5, the power supply 50 is connected to each component provided on the substrate 40 via power lines, and supplies power to each component. The power supply 50 includes a battery.

[0025] 2.Operation 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the notification device 1. This operation is started, for example, at predetermined time intervals.

[0026] In step S11, the determination unit 411 determines whether or not the reporting device 1 is removed from the holder 5, based on the detection result of the magnet detection unit 45. For example, under normal circumstances, the reporting device 1 is housed in the holder 5. When the reporting device 1 is housed in the holder 5, the magnet detection unit 45 detects the magnet 54, and the determination unit 411 determines that the reporting device 1 is housed in the holder 5, i.e., has not been removed from the holder 5 (NO in step S11). In this case, the process proceeds to step S12.

[0027] In step S12, the vibration control unit 412 determines whether the push button switch 20 has been pressed. For example, if the push button switch 20 is not pressed within a predetermined time, the determination in step S12 becomes NO, and this process ends. On the other hand, if the user presses the push button switch 20 to report an emergency while the reporting device 1 is still housed in the holder 5, an operation signal is supplied from the push button switch 20 to the vibration control unit 412. In this case, the determination in step S12 becomes YES, and the process proceeds to step S13.

[0028] In step S13, vibration control unit 412 prohibits vibration of vibration unit 46. When vibration control unit 412 prohibits vibration, vibration unit 46 does not vibrate even if the user presses push button switch 20. In this way, when notification device 1 is housed in holder 5, vibration unit 46 does not vibrate even if the user presses push button switch 20.

[0029] In step S14, the notification unit 413 notifies the external device that an emergency has occurred. When the push button switch 20 is pressed, an operation signal is supplied from the push button switch 20 to the notification unit 413. The notification unit 413 wirelessly transmits an emergency signal notifying the external device that an emergency has occurred. Upon receiving the notification from the notification device 1, for example, a person in charge at the external device takes action in accordance with the emergency signal.

[0030] On the other hand, if an intruder breaks into the house and the user removes the reporting device 1 from the holder 5 in order to make a report while hiding from the intruder, the magnet 54 will no longer be detected by the magnet detection unit 45. When the magnet 54 is no longer detected, in step S11 described above, the determination unit 411 determines that the reporting device 1 has been removed from the holder 5 (the determination in step S11 is YES). In this case, the process proceeds to step S21.

[0031] In step S21, the vibration control unit 412 determines whether the open / close detection unit 44 detects that the lid 30 is open. This indicates that if the user removes the notification device 1 from the holder 5 and opens the lid 30, the user has removed the notification device 1 from the holder 5 not to hide from an intruder and make a notification, but to perform maintenance work. The vibration function does not need to be activated when the user is performing maintenance work, so the vibration function is disabled. When the user opens the lid 30, the open / close detection unit 44 no longer detects the magnet 33 attached to the lid 30, thereby detecting that the lid 30 is open. If the lid 30 is detected to be open, the determination in step S21 becomes YES, and the process proceeds to step S12 described above. In the processes of steps S12 to S14 described above, the vibration unit 46 does not vibrate even if the user presses the push button switch 20. In this way, if it is indicated that the user has removed the notification device 1 from the holder 5 to perform maintenance work, the vibration unit 46 does not vibrate even if the user presses the push button switch 20.

[0032] On the other hand, if the user removes the reporting device 1 from the holder 5 to report an intruder while hiding, the lid 30 remains closed, and the open / close detector 44 detects the magnet 33 provided on the lid 30 and detects that the lid 30 is closed. If the lid 30 is detected to be closed, the determination in step S21 becomes NO, and the process proceeds to step S22.

[0033] In step S22, the vibration control unit 412 determines whether the push button switch 20 has been pressed. For example, if the push button switch 20 is not pressed within a predetermined time, the determination in step S22 becomes NO, and this process ends. On the other hand, when the user removes the notification device 1 from the holder 5 and presses the push button switch 20 to report an emergency, an operation signal is supplied from the push button switch 20 to the vibration control unit 412. In this case, the determination in step S22 becomes YES, and the process proceeds to step S23.

[0034] In step S23, vibration control unit 412 permits vibration of vibration unit 46. When vibration control unit 412 permits vibration, vibration unit 46 vibrates. For example, the user may remove notification device 1 from holder 5 and press push button switch 20 without looking at it while it is in a pocket or the like. In this case, vibration unit 46 also vibrates, allowing the user to confirm that push button switch 20 has accepted the press. Next, the processing of step S14 described above is performed.

[0035] According to the embodiment described above, even if a user removes the notification device 1 from the holder 5 and presses the push button switch 20 without looking at it while it is in a pocket or the like, the push button switch 20 vibrates, allowing the user to confirm that the push button switch 20 has accepted the press. On the other hand, when a user presses the push button switch 20 while the notification device 1 is housed in the holder 5, the user can see the push button switch 20, so the vibration function does not need to be activated. In such a case, the notification device 1 does not vibrate, which prevents the user from being annoyed by the generation of unpleasant noises and reduces the risk of a suspicious person noticing that a notification has been made. Furthermore, when a user removes the notification device 1 from the holder 5 for maintenance work, the notification device 1 does not vibrate, which prevents the user from being annoyed and reduces the risk of the notification device 1 falling and being damaged due to the vibration.

[0036] 3. Variations The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. The above-described embodiment may be modified as in the following modified examples. Two or more of the following modified examples may be used in combination. The embodiment and one or more modified examples may be used in combination, or may be switched depending on the implementation.

[0037] In the above-described embodiment, the method for detecting that the reporting device 1 has been removed from the holder 5 is not limited to the method using the magnet 54 and the magnet detection unit 45. For example, a method using a switch may be adopted. The switch includes a detection switch and a push button switch. The detection switch is provided, for example, on the back surface of the reporting device 1. When the reporting device 1 is housed in the holder 5, the detection switch comes into contact with the holder 5 and slides to turn on. On the other hand, when the reporting device 1 is removed from the holder 5, the detection switch loses contact with the holder 5 and returns to its original position to turn off. When the detection switch turns off, the state in which the reporting device 1 has been removed from the holder 5 is detected. The push button switch is provided, for example, on the bottom surface of the reporting device 1. When the reporting device 1 is housed in the holder 5, the push button switch is pressed by the holder 5 to turn on. On the other hand, when the reporting device 1 is removed from the holder 5, the push button switch is no longer pressed by the holder 5 and turns off. When the push button switch turns off, the state in which the reporting device 1 has been removed from the holder 5 is detected.

[0038] As another example, a method using light may be employed. In this method, an optical sensor or a proximity sensor is used. The light-emitting unit of the optical sensor is provided in the holder 5, and the light-receiving unit is provided in the reporting device 1 at a position where it can receive light emitted from the light-emitting unit. When the reporting device 1 is housed in the holder 5, the light emitted from the light-emitting unit is received by the light-receiving unit. When the light emitted from the light-emitting unit is no longer received by the light-receiving unit, it is detected that the reporting device 1 has been removed from the holder 5. Alternatively, the light-emitting unit and the light-receiving unit of the optical sensor may be provided in the reporting device 1, and a reflective material may be provided in the holder 5. When the reporting device 1 is housed in the holder 5, the light emitted from the light-emitting unit is reflected by the reflective material and received by the light-receiving unit. When the light emitted from the light-emitting unit is no longer received by the light-receiving unit, it is detected that the reporting device 1 has been removed from the holder 5. The proximity sensor is provided on the surface of the reporting device 1 at a position facing the holder 5. When the reporting device 1 is housed in the holder 5, the proximity sensor detects the approach of the holder 5. On the other hand, when the notification device 1 is removed from the holder 5, the proximity sensor does not detect the approach of the holder 5. When the proximity sensor does not detect the approach of the holder 5, it detects that the notification device 1 has been removed from the holder 5.

[0039] As another example, a method using an IC chip and an IC card reader may be adopted. The IC chip is provided in one of the reporting device 1 and the holder 5, and the IC card reader is provided in the other. The IC card reader reads the IC chip when the reporting device 1 is placed in the holder 5. On the other hand, the IC card reader cannot read the IC chip when the reporting device 1 is removed from the holder 5. If the IC chip cannot be read by the IC card reader, it is detected that the reporting device 1 has been removed from the holder 5.

[0040] In short, any method may be used to detect that the reporting device 1 has been removed from the holder 5. Even with the configuration according to this modified example, it is possible to detect that the reporting device 1 has been removed from the holder 5.

[0041] In the above-described embodiment, when the notification device 1 is out of the range of wireless communication, there is a risk that an emergency signal will not be transmitted from the notification device 1 to the external device even if the user presses the push button switch 20. Therefore, the user may want to confirm whether the external device has accepted the notification in addition to confirming that the push button switch 20 has been accepted. Therefore, the notification device 1 may notify the user that the external device has accepted the notification by using vibration. When the external device receives the emergency signal from the notification device 1, it transmits an acknowledgement to the notification device 1. When the vibration control unit 412 receives the acknowledgement from the external device, it switches the vibration operation of the vibration unit 46. This switching of the vibration operation includes stopping vibration, restarting vibration, and changing the vibration pattern. Changing the vibration pattern includes changing the amplitude and the vibration period.

[0042] In one example, the vibration control unit 412 vibrates the vibration unit 46 from when the push button switch 20 is pressed until an acknowledgment is received from the external device. When the acknowledgment is received from the external device, the vibration control unit 412 stops the vibration of the vibration unit 46.

[0043] In another example, the vibration control unit 412 vibrates the vibration unit 46 for a predetermined time when the push button switch 20 is pressed. When the vibration control unit 412 receives an acknowledgment from the external device, it again vibrates the vibration unit 46 for a predetermined time.

[0044] In yet another example, upon receiving an acknowledgment from an external device, the vibration control unit 412 changes the vibration pattern of the vibration unit 46. When the push button switch 20 is pressed, the vibration control unit 412 vibrates the vibration unit 46 in one vibration pattern. Upon receiving an acknowledgment from the external device, the vibration control unit 412 vibrates the vibration unit 46 in another vibration pattern. The one vibration pattern and the other vibration pattern may have different vibration amplitudes or periods.

[0045] According to this modification, the user not only knows that the push button switch 20 has been pressed, but also knows that a message has reached the external device, which gives the user a sense of security.

[0046] In the above-described embodiment, after the external device receives a notification from the notification device 1, the external device may notify the user that an action is being taken in response to the notification by vibrating the notification device 1. For example, when the person in charge starts moving toward the user's location, the external device notifies the notification device 1 of this. Upon receiving this notification from the external device, the vibration control unit 412 vibrates the vibration unit 46. Furthermore, when the person in charge arrives within a predetermined range from the user's location, the external device notifies the notification device 1 of this. This predetermined range may be multiple ranges of different sizes. Upon receiving this notification from the external device, the vibration control unit 412 may change the vibration pattern of the vibration unit 46 from the vibration pattern used when the push button switch 20 is pressed or the vibration pattern used in response to the notification that the person in charge has started moving toward the user's location. For example, the vibration control unit 412 may increase the vibration amplitude of the vibration unit 46 or shorten the vibration period of the vibration unit 46 as the person in charge approaches the user's location. Furthermore, if the reporting device 1 has a sound output unit such as a speaker or a light-emitting unit such as an LED, when the person in charge approaches the user's location, the sound output unit may output sound and the light-emitting unit may emit light in addition to vibrating the vibration unit 46. According to this modification, the user can feel reassured because they know that action is being taken in response to the report.

[0047] In the above-described embodiment, the use of the notification device 1 is not limited to use as an emergency notification button. For example, the use of the notification device 1 may be any use that transmits information in response to a user's operation, such as use as a rescue button for requesting rescue when rescue is necessary, use as a fire notification button for reporting a fire when a fire occurs, use to report an intruder, use to report an abnormality in a person's health condition, use as a request button for requesting monitoring using camera footage and location information of the notification device 1, etc.

[0048] In the above-described embodiment, a detection switch, a rocker switch, or an operation image displayed on a touch panel may be used instead of the push button switch 20. The detection switch, rocker switch, and operation image are also examples of the "operator" according to the present invention. In short, the operator according to the present invention may be any type that accepts a user's operation. Even with the configuration according to this modification, a notification can be issued in response to a user's operation.

[0049] In the above-described embodiment, the configuration of the reporting device 1 is not limited to the above-described example. The reporting device 1 may be configured to include one or more of the above-described components, or may be configured without including some of the components. Furthermore, the structures and arrangements of the reporting device 1 and holder 5 are merely examples and are not limited to these. For example, the holder 5 may have any structure as long as it can hold the reporting device 1.

[0050] In the above-described embodiment, the control unit 41 of the notification device 1 includes a circuit such as a DSP, an ASIC, a PLD, or an FPGA, and at least a part of the functions of the notification device 1 may be realized by this circuit.

[0051] In the above-described embodiment, the operation of the notification device 1 is not limited to the above-described example. The order of the processing steps of the notification device 1 may be changed as long as there is no contradiction. Furthermore, some of the processing steps of the notification device 1 may be omitted.

[0052] Another aspect of the present invention may provide a method having processing steps performed in the notification device 1. Furthermore, yet another aspect of the present invention may provide a program executed in the notification device 1. This program may be provided by being stored in a computer-readable recording medium, or may be provided by downloading via the Internet or the like.

[0053] In the above-described embodiment, the notification device 1 may further include a light-emitting unit such as an LED. In this modification, the control unit 41 controls the light emission of the light-emitting unit. The light-emitting unit emits light under the control of the control unit 41. Similar to the vibration unit 46 described above, the behavior of the light-emitting unit when the push button switch 20 is pressed differs depending on whether the notification device 1 is detached from the holder 5. When the determination unit 411 determines that the notification device 1 is housed in the holder 5, i.e., not detached from the holder 5, and the push button switch 20 is pressed, the control unit 41 causes the light-emitting unit to emit light without vibrating the vibration unit 46. As a result, when the notification device 1 is housed in the holder 5, the user can recognize that the push button switch 20 has been pressed, i.e., that a notification is being sent to an external device, without experiencing annoyance such as unpleasant noise due to vibration. On the other hand, when the determination unit 411 determines that the notification device 1 is detached from the holder 5, and the push button switch 20 is pressed, the control unit 41 vibrates the vibration unit 46 but does not cause the light-emitting unit to emit light. As a result, when the notification device 1 is removed from the holder 5, the user can recognize that a notification is being sent to an external device without being noticed by those around (an intruder).

[0054] Furthermore, the reporting device 1 may use vibration or light emission to notify the user that the external device has received the report, or that the external device is taking action in response to the report after receiving the report from the reporting device 1. For example, if the push button switch 20 vibrates when pressed, the user may be notified by changing the vibration pattern, and if the push button switch 20 emits light when pressed, the user may be notified by changing the light emission pattern or the color pattern of the light, or by stopping the light emission. Note that even if the push button switch 20 vibrates when pressed, it may stop vibrating and emit light if it is subsequently attached to the holder 5.

[0055] In the above-described embodiment, the notification device 1 may determine whether the notification device 1 is placed on a stand such as a desk or cash register (a state in which the housing 10 is installed) instead of determining whether the holder 5 or other holder is attached. For example, a proximity sensor or a pressure sensor that utilizes light or magnetism may be used to determine whether the notification device 1 is installed or not. The state in which the housing 10 of the notification device 1 is installed refers to a state in which the housing 10 of the notification device 1 is located in a predetermined installation location. The state in which the housing 10 of the notification device 1 is installed includes a state in which the housing 10 of the notification device 1 is housed in the holder 5 and a state in which the housing 10 of the notification device 1 is placed on a stand. Conversely, the state in which the housing 10 of the notification device 1 is not installed refers to a state in which the housing 10 of the notification device 1 is away from the predetermined installation location. The state in which the housing 10 of the notification device 1 is not installed includes a state in which the housing 10 of the notification device 1 is removed from the holder 5 and a state in which the housing 10 of the notification device 1 is removed from the stand. [Explanation of symbols]

[0056] 1: reporting device, 5: holder, 10: housing, 11: opening, 20: push button switch, 30: lid, 31: button window, 32: protrusion, 33: magnet, 40: board, 41: control unit, 42: memory unit, 43: input / output unit, 44: open / close detection unit, 45: magnet detection unit, 46: vibration unit, 50: power supply, 51: main body, 52: support unit, 53: protrusion, 54: magnet, 411: determination unit, 412: vibration control unit, 413: reporting unit

Claims

1. An operator, a housing that houses the operator; a determination unit that determines whether the housing is in an installed state; a vibration unit that vibrates when the operator is operated when the operator is determined to be in the non-installed state; a reporting unit that reports to an external device when the operator is operated; A reporting device comprising:

2. When the vibration unit is determined to be in the installed state, the vibration unit does not vibrate when the operator is operated. The notification device according to claim 1.

3. a light-emitting unit that emits light when the operator is operated when the operator is determined to be in the installed state; The notification device according to claim 2.

4. The determination unit determines a state in which the housing is removed from a holder that holds the housing as the non-installed state. The notification device according to claim 1.

5. The holder has a magnet, Further, a magnet detector that detects the magnet is provided. The determination unit determines that the magnet has been removed when the magnet detection unit no longer detects the magnet. The notification device according to claim 4.

6. the housing has an opening, a lid for opening and closing the opening; an open / close detection unit that detects whether the lid is open or closed, When the open / close detection unit detects that the cover is in the detached state, the vibration unit does not vibrate in response to the operation of the operator. The notification device according to claim 4.

7. The notification unit transmits a signal notifying that an emergency has occurred when the operator is operated. The notification device according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. The vibration unit switches vibration operation when it receives an acknowledgement from the external device that confirms reception of the signal. The notification device according to claim 7.

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