Management system for batteries built into disaster prevention equipment

Abstract

To provide a management system for a disaster prevention apparatus built-in battery capable of reducing loads on a user and a constructor / checker relating to an exchange of the battery built in a disaster prevention apparatus.SOLUTION: In a management system for a disaster prevention apparatus built-in battery for managing batteries built in a plurality of disaster prevention apparatuses installed in a construction and constituting a monitoring system by means of a data processing device, the data processing device comprises: a function for calculating check timing of the disaster prevention apparatuses constituting the monitoring system and exchange timing of the batteries built in the disaster prevention apparatuses based on information relating to a cycle of a check of the disaster prevention apparatuses constituting the monitoring system and information relating to the batteries, the information being inputted from a manually operable input device; and a function for outputting a list describing information of a disaster prevention apparatus, where a battery subject to exchange is built in, in the timing of the check..SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a battery management system incorporated in disaster prevention equipment, and is applicable to the management of batteries incorporated in disaster prevention equipment driven by batteries, such as fire detectors constituting a fire alarm system and transmitters (beacons) of a position information system, and is an effective battery management system.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, many disaster prevention devices such as automatic fire alarm equipment receive power supply by wire and transmit and receive signals. However, in recent years, in response to the development of wireless communication technology, wireless sensors for fire alarm systems and equipment equipped with beacons for position information systems installed corresponding to the sensors have been put into practical use. In the above systems, a battery-driven method is adopted as the power source of the device in order to make use of the merit of not using wires. However, since a large number of wireless sensors and beacons are installed in various places in the building, the number of batteries incorporated in these disaster prevention devices also increases, and the number of target devices during the inspection of disaster prevention devices has definitely increased compared with the past. And when the built-in battery runs out, the monitoring function by the disaster prevention device is lost, so the management of the battery replacement time is very important.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In managing the built-in batteries of equipment, one might consider equipping each device with a built-in battery with a function (such as a lamp) to notify the outside when the battery level is low. However, if such a function were to be implemented in disaster prevention equipment, the battery life would differ from device to device. Therefore, it is expected that the building manager (user) would frequently need to contact the installer or inspection company (hereinafter referred to as "installer / inspector"), which would increase the user's workload and cost burden. Another possibility is to wirelessly transmit a notification of low battery level to an external party. However, this would consume power during transmission, shortening the battery replacement interval and increasing the frequency of replacements. Moreover, if battery replacement is performed based on low battery level information, a technician or inspector would have to be called each time the battery level drops, increasing the burden on both the user and the technician / inspector.

[0005] Furthermore, as prior art related to the present invention, Patent Document 1 describes an invention relating to a system for managing the built-in battery of a device (information transmission adapter) equipped with an information transmission module such as a beacon. Furthermore, Patent Document 2 describes an invention relating to a fire alarm system that includes a notification function to give advance notice of maintenance before the scheduled maintenance date, and a warning function to give a warning about maintenance when the scheduled maintenance date arrives or has passed.

[0006] However, the battery management system described in Patent Document 1 merely displays the ID of an adapter whose built-in battery life is below a predetermined threshold, as it does not eliminate the need for battery inspection and allows for batch battery replacement. However, it does not solve the problem of reducing the burden on users and installers / inspectors, as it requires on-site visits solely for battery replacement. Furthermore, while the fire alarm system described in Patent Document 2 can provide users with advance notice and warnings regarding maintenance and inspections from the fire alarm receiver, it has the drawback of not being able to provide advance notice or warnings to installers and inspectors, nor can it notify users of the time when the batteries built into the fire prevention equipment need to be replaced.

[0007] This invention was made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its objective is to provide a management system for batteries built into disaster prevention equipment that can reduce the burden on users and installers / inspectors regarding the replacement of batteries built into disaster prevention equipment. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The present invention, which solves the above problems, In a management system for batteries embedded in disaster prevention equipment, which manages batteries embedded in multiple disaster prevention devices installed in a building and constituting a monitoring system using a data processing device, The data processing device has a function to calculate the inspection timing of the disaster prevention equipment constituting the monitoring system and the replacement timing of the battery built into the disaster prevention equipment, based on information regarding the inspection cycle of the disaster prevention equipment constituting the monitoring system and information regarding the battery, which are input from an input device that can be operated manually. The system is equipped with a function to output a list of information on disaster prevention equipment containing batteries that are subject to replacement, in conjunction with the aforementioned inspection.

[0009] According to the management system for batteries built into disaster prevention equipment having the above configuration, a list is output that lists the information of disaster prevention equipment containing batteries to be replaced in accordance with inspections. By instructing the system to replace batteries according to this list, it is possible to replace the batteries built into the minimum necessary disaster prevention equipment in conjunction with the timing of fire alarm system inspections, thereby reducing the burden on users and installers / inspectors regarding the replacement of batteries built into disaster prevention equipment.

[0010] Here, preferably, the information on the disaster prevention equipment listed in the above list shall include at least the unique information and installation location information of the disaster prevention equipment. With this configuration, the output list includes location information for disaster prevention equipment that requires battery replacement. This eliminates the need to separately prepare tables, floor plans, or other maps that correlate the unique information of the disaster prevention equipment with its location information, thereby improving the efficiency of battery replacement work.

[0011] Furthermore, preferably, the monitoring system includes a plurality of fire detectors and a fire receiver that receives signals from the fire detectors to determine and report the occurrence of a fire, as disaster prevention equipment. The fire alarm receiver transmits information regarding the test date to the data processing device based on the operation of a specific switch in the fire alarm receiver. The data processing device is configured to update the inspection date, which serves as the basis for calculating the inspection period and the replacement period, based on the information regarding the test date received from the fire alarm receiver.

[0012] With the above configuration, in a monitoring system that has the function of detecting and reporting fires, when a test of the fire alarm system, which requires periodic testing, is performed, the inspection date, which is the basis for calculating the inspection time and battery replacement time of the fire prevention equipment, is automatically updated. This eliminates the need for installers and inspectors to manually input the inspection date, and also avoids a decrease in the reliability of data on the server due to input errors or omissions.

[0013] Furthermore, preferably, the monitoring system includes, as disaster prevention equipment, a plurality of transmitters distributed within the monitoring area that periodically transmit at least unique information to the surrounding area via wireless signals. When a portable information terminal held by a construction / inspection worker receives a signal from the transmitter, the portable information terminal transmits predetermined information indicating that it has received a signal from the transmitter to the data processing device. The data processing device is configured to update the inspection date, which serves as the basis for calculating the inspection period and the replacement period, based on the receipt of predetermined information from the mobile information terminal.

[0014] According to the above configuration, in a monitoring system that has transmitters distributed in a monitoring area and determines the position by receiving signals from the transmitters, when a construction / inspection worker conducts inspection of disaster prevention equipment, the inspection implementation date that serves as a reference for calculating the inspection time and battery replacement time of the disaster prevention equipment is automatically updated in response to the portable information terminal held by the construction / inspection worker receiving a signal from the transmitter. Therefore, it is possible to save the labor of manually inputting the inspection implementation date by the construction / inspection worker and avoid a decrease in the reliability of the data in the server due to input errors or omissions.

[0015] Furthermore, preferably, the data processing device is a server, and the input device is an information terminal connected to the server via a communication network. According to such a configuration, since the batteries of the battery-integrated disaster prevention equipment of multiple properties can be managed by one server, the construction / inspection worker can manage multiple properties collectively, thereby reducing the burden on the construction / inspection worker who manages each property.

Effect of the Invention

[0016] According to the disaster prevention equipment integrated battery management system of the present invention, by performing battery replacement in the necessary minimum disaster prevention equipment in accordance with the timing of inspection of the fire alarm system, it is possible to reduce the burden on the user and the construction / inspection worker regarding the replacement of the depleted battery. In addition, there is an effect that it is possible to avoid a situation where the battery built into some disaster prevention equipment runs out during the inspection cycle and the function is impaired.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0017] [Figure 1] It is a system configuration diagram showing an embodiment when the disaster prevention equipment integrated battery management system according to the present invention is applied to a system having a position information display function. [Figure 2] It is a diagram showing an example of property information and information of equipment with built-in batteries registered in the database of the battery management server. [Figure 3]FIG. 0 is a system configuration diagram showing an embodiment when the disaster prevention device built-in battery management system according to the present invention is applied to a system having an automatic fire notification function and a position information display function. [Figure 4] FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure for calculating and outputting the battery replacement timing executed in the disaster prevention device built-in battery management system of the embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an inspection of devices constituting a fire notification system and a management schedule of battery built-in devices. [Figure 6] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a battery replacement report created by a battery management server or an information terminal. [Figure 7] FIG. 12 is a system configuration diagram showing a configuration example when the disaster prevention device built-in battery management system of the third modification of the embodiment is applied.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0018] Hereinafter, embodiments of the disaster prevention device built-in battery management system according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing an embodiment when the disaster prevention device built-in battery management system according to the present invention is applied to a position information system as a monitoring system having a position information display function. As shown in FIG. 1, the position information system to which the disaster prevention device built-in battery management system of the present embodiment is applied includes beacons (transmitters) 10 arranged at a plurality of locations inside a building such as a ceiling in a monitoring area (the building to be monitored), a portable information terminal 20 capable of receiving signals (radio waves) from the beacons 10, and a position information server 40 that performs data communication with the portable information terminal 20 via a communication network N such as a radio base station 30 and the Internet. A disaster prevention device built-in battery management system including a battery management server 50 and an information terminal 60 is added to this position information system.

[0019] The beacon 10, which transmits wireless signals (unique information such as device ID and equipment information) to the mobile information terminal 20, is a device that has a built-in battery and operates on battery power, and transmits signals using known communication methods such as Bluetooth® communication, wireless LAN such as WiFi compliant with the IEEE 802.11 standard, infrared communication, and visible light communication. The spacing between the beacons 10 is not particularly limited, but for example, they are arranged so that the communication range of each adjacent beacon 10 covers the space inside the building. The beacons 10 also have a transmission function that periodically transmits their own identification information (device ID), which is unique information, to the surrounding area via a wireless signal. The signal (beacon signal) transmitted wirelessly by the beacon 10 only needs to include at least the identification information of the beacon 10.

[0020] The personal information terminal 20 is a device equipped with data processing functions, such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), non-volatile memory storing programs executed by the CPU, and RAM (Random Access Memory) for work, as well as wireless communication functions, and can utilize known smartphones and the like. The personal information terminal 20 also has a receiving function to receive signals from the beacon 10. The internal memory of the mobile information terminal 20 stores an application program (location information display application) that performs the following processes: receiving beacon signals transmitted wirelessly from beacon 10 periodically, extracting identification information (device ID, etc.) contained in the beacon signals, and transmitting the beacon information including the identification information to the location information server 40 via the wireless base station 30 and the communication network N; and displaying a floor plan image on the screen based on floor plan information transmitted from the location information server 40 via the communication network N and the wireless base station 30.

[0021] The location information server 40 has a database 41 that stores map information (floor plans) for each floor of the building managed by the location information server 40. The map information (floor plans) for each floor includes identification information (device ID) and installation location information of the beacons 10 installed on each floor. When the location information server 40 receives the device ID of the beacon 10 from the mobile information terminal 20, it calculates the location of the mobile information terminal 20 on the floor plan based on the received beacon's device ID and the information stored in the database 41. The floor plan showing the location of the mobile information terminal 20 calculated by the location information server 40 is then transmitted to the mobile information terminal 20 or a location display terminal (not shown) and displayed on the display unit.

[0022] The battery management system for disaster prevention equipment in this embodiment consists of a battery management server 50 equipped with a storage device (database) that manages information on batteries built into disaster prevention equipment such as beacons 10, and an information terminal 60 such as a personal computer (PC) that can access the battery management server 50 via a communication network N. The information terminal 60 is connected to a display device 61 such as an LCD display and an input device 62 such as a keyboard or mouse that can be operated by the installer or inspector. The internal memory of the information terminal 60 stores a server access application or a server management application, and is configured to allow access to the battery management server 50 via this application.

[0023] Specifically, the input device 62 is used to input information about the managed property, such as the name of the building, the address of the building, the inspector of the equipment constituting the system, the name of the inspector's company, the size of the property, the inspection cycle, and the date of the previous inspection, as shown in Figure 2(A). This information is then sent to the battery management server 50 and stored in the database 51. Additionally, the input device 62 is used to input information about batteries embedded in disaster prevention equipment such as beacons 10, such as the type (item name), ID, installation location, start date of use, replacement date, number of batteries, battery capacity, current consumption, power consumption, and replacement date of the battery-embedded equipment installed in the managed building, as shown in Figure 2(B). This equipment information is then sent to the battery management server 50 and stored in the database.

[0024] Furthermore, the above device information may include information about the built-in battery, such as the battery type and rated values ​​such as rated current. Furthermore, for each item, as shown in the example below, the system may refer to a table that already stores numerical data for device names and battery information, depending on the content of other input items, so that when a device name is entered and specified, the numerical data is automatically entered. • Device current consumption: Automatically inputs the corresponding current consumption according to the device name. • Equipment replacement time: The corresponding replacement time will be automatically entered according to the equipment name. • Battery capacity: Automatically enters the corresponding battery capacity based on the number of batteries and the device name. • Device power consumption: Power consumption is automatically entered according to the device name and type of battery.

[0025] Furthermore, the information terminal 60 is configured to obtain information on batteries built into disaster prevention equipment such as beacons 10 installed at the target property from the battery management server 50 based on property information, and to display a list of equipment (beacons) that have batteries to be replaced on the display device 61. Furthermore, battery-powered disaster prevention equipment is not limited to beacons for location information systems that can be used during evacuations, etc., but may also include fire alarm receivers with backup power supplies, wireless detectors and repeaters, exit and passage guidance lights, emergency alarm systems or equipment enclosures equipped with transmitters and indicator lights. In addition, the communication network to which the battery management server 50 and the information terminal 60 are connected may be different from the communication network to which the location information server is connected.

[0026] The key feature of this embodiment of the battery management system for disaster prevention equipment is that, based on the premise that the replacement of batteries built into disaster prevention equipment constituting fire alarm systems and location information systems is carried out periodically, for example every six months, in conjunction with system inspections, the battery management server 50 extracts the equipment whose built-in batteries need to be replaced, transmits this information to the information terminal 60, and displays it on the display device 61.

[0027] Figure 3 is a system configuration diagram showing the application of the disaster prevention equipment built-in battery management system according to the present invention to a monitoring system that uses the location information system and fire alarm system of Figure 1 in combination. The fire alarm system in this embodiment of the monitoring system consists of fire detectors 71 installed at multiple locations inside the building, an emergency alarm system or equipment housing box 72 equipped with push-button transmitters 72a and indicator lights 72b, and a fire alarm receiver 74 capable of receiving fire detection signals from the fire detectors 71 and fire alarm signals from the transmitters 72a via a detector line 73. Furthermore, although not particularly limited, the fire alarm receiver 74 is connected to a communication network N via a gateway (repeater) 80.

[0028] Each fire detector 71 is connected to a fire receiver 74 via a different detector line 73 for each protected area. When it detects the generation of heat, smoke, flames, harmful gases, etc., it transmits a fire detection signal to the fire receiver 74 via the detector line 73. The fire detector 71 may be a type that adds its own installation address to the fire detection signal (so-called R-type detector), or a type that does not add its installation address (so-called P-type detector). In the system shown in Figure 3, the fire detector 71 and the emergency alarm system or equipment housing box 72 are wired, but they may also be wireless devices with built-in batteries and wireless communication modules.

[0029] When the fire alarm receiver (R-type or P-type) 74 receives a fire detection signal from the fire detector 71, it determines that a fire has occurred, displays a fire alarm on the display unit, and also controls the sounding of the district bell and the smoke control system. Here, if the fire detection signal includes the installation address of the fire detector 71, the fire receiver 74 identifies the location of the fire based on that installation address. On the other hand, if the fire detection signal does not include the installation address of the fire detector 71, the fire receiver 74 identifies the location of the fire (warning area) based on the detector line 73 that transmitted the fire detection signal. The configuration of the location information system and the battery management system built into the disaster prevention equipment is the same as the system in Figure 1, so the explanation will be omitted. The beacon 10 that constitutes the location information system may be configured together with the fire detector 71, or it may be configured separately and installed on its own.

[0030] The following describes the basic operations and processing flow of the battery management system for disaster prevention equipment according to this embodiment, using the flowchart shown in Figure 4. In the following description, the battery management server 50 and the information terminal 60 that has the authority to access the battery management server 50, which constitute the battery management system for disaster prevention equipment, are assumed to be managed by installers and inspectors who install and perform periodic inspections of disaster prevention equipment (e.g., beacons) that contain batteries.

[0031] First, the installer / inspector of the disaster prevention equipment operates the input device 62 of the information terminal 60 to input information about the target property, information about the installation / inspection, and information about the built-in battery, and transmits it to the battery management server 50 (step S1). Here, information about the property in question includes the building's name and address, information indicating the location of disaster prevention equipment (e.g., beacons) (such as the floor number and installation location within the floor), information about construction and inspection includes the date the disaster prevention equipment was installed in the property (construction date) and the date the last inspection was performed (final inspection date), and information about the built-in battery includes the start date of use, battery type, rated value, number of batteries, power consumption of the built-in equipment, or information indicating the approximate period before battery replacement.

[0032] Upon receiving the information entered in step S1, the battery management server 50 calculates the next scheduled inspection date, the next scheduled inspection date, and the battery replacement date based on the entered information (step S2). The next scheduled inspection date is calculated by adding the inspection cycle period (e.g., 6 months) to the construction date and the last inspection date, which are construction and inspection information. The next scheduled inspection date is calculated by adding the inspection cycle period (e.g., 6 months) to the above next scheduled inspection date. On the other hand, the battery replacement date is calculated by adding the battery life or estimated battery replacement period, which is calculated based on the battery's rated value and the power consumption of the corresponding disaster prevention equipment, to the date of commencement of use.

[0033] Next, the installer / inspector operates the input device 62 of the information terminal 60 to request the battery management server 50 to provide a list of batteries in the disaster prevention equipment installed in the target property that are due for replacement between the next scheduled inspection and the inspection after that (step S3). The battery management server 50 then refers to the database, extracts the IDs of the disaster prevention equipment containing batteries that are due for replacement between the next scheduled inspection and the inspection after that, creates a list, and sends it to the information terminal 60. The information terminal 60, having received the list, outputs it to the display device 61 for display (step S4).

[0034] To explain in more detail, for a property with a 6-month inspection cycle and an inspection schedule as shown in Figure 5(A), if the current date is March 2022 and the last inspection was conducted in February 2022, the next inspection is scheduled for 6 months later, in August-September 2022, and the inspection after that is scheduled for 12 months later, in February-March 2023. Furthermore, the lifespan of the built-in batteries in the fire alarm receiver and beacon, which are disaster prevention equipment with built-in batteries, is assumed to be the boundary between the light gray and dark gray areas on the right side of the equipment column in Figure 5(A). Note that the test implementation date and inspection implementation date are not necessarily limited to days; a specific period, such as months as in this embodiment, may be treated as the test implementation date or inspection implementation date. Then, the batteries of the beacons with IDs "00", "01", "02", and "03" will reach the end of their lifespan between the next scheduled inspection and the inspection after that. Therefore, the battery management server 50 extracts the beacons with IDs "00", "01", "02", and "03" as devices that require battery replacement, and creates a list indicating the target devices and their installation locations, or a battery replacement report with a list of devices to be replaced, as shown in Figure 6, and sends it to the information terminal 60. Alternatively, the battery management server 50 may create only the list, and the information terminal 60 may create the battery replacement report shown in Figure 6.

[0035] In step S4, the information terminal 60 may either display the received list or print out the list along with the display. Alternatively, instead of outputting the list, it may output a checklist on a floor plan showing marks representing disaster prevention equipment that requires battery replacement, with check boxes placed near them. In the battery management system of this embodiment, by performing the operations and processes according to the above procedure, the batteries built into various disaster prevention equipment can be replaced at the appropriate time in accordance with the timing of inspections, thereby reducing the burden on users and installers / inspectors. Furthermore, the battery replacement report shown in Figure 6 includes a checklist, allowing it to be used as a work checklist by checking off items when the replacement batteries are ordered or when the replacement work is completed. In addition, since the batteries to be replaced can be grouped together, battery replacement proposals to users can be centralized, and even if a disaster prevention device malfunctions, it can be managed separately from the grouped devices, making it easy to track replacement records.

[0036] Next, a modified example of the above embodiment will be described. The first modification involves notifying users of the replacement time for equipment that is nearing the end of its product life, taking its product life into consideration. Specifically, for example, as shown by the "blacked-out pattern" in Figure 5(B), if the product life of a battery-powered beacon is after the next inspection period (February-March 2023), beacons with IDs "02" and "03" will be subject to battery replacement at the next inspection period (August-September 2022). However, since they will reach the end of their product life immediately afterward, replacing the batteries would result in unnecessary costs as the entire product would need to be replaced soon after. In such cases, a message would be displayed prompting the user to replace the product earlier than the next inspection period (August-September 2022). At this time, it may also be possible to encourage the user to replace the batteries at the next inspection period, replace the entire product at the next inspection period, and continue using the batteries that were just replaced at the time of the product replacement. On the other hand, in the example in Figure 5(B), the beacons with IDs "00" and "01" will not reach the end of their battery life during the period from the next inspection period (February-March 2023) to the inspection period after that (August-September 2023). However, the beacons themselves will reach the end of their product life during that period, so a message will be displayed indicating that the product should be replaced at the inspection period after that (February-March 2023).

[0037] A second modification involves a fire alarm system in which system tests are conducted periodically, and during these tests, batteries are replaced in battery-powered devices. If the fire alarm receiver 74 is connected to the battery management server 50 via a communication network, when a switch used for maintenance and inspection (maintenance switch, test reset switch, etc.) is operated in the fire alarm receiver 74, this information, along with property information, is sent to the battery management server 50 as test implementation information. When the battery management server 50 receives this test implementation information, it updates the last inspection date for that property. In this case, the fire alarm receiver may be provided with a dedicated switch, such as the "maintenance and inspection completion switch" described in Patent Document 2, as the switch used for the aforementioned maintenance and inspection.

[0038] A third modification, as shown in Figure 7, involves a construction / inspector carrying an inspector's mobile terminal 90 while on the move. When the inspector's mobile terminal 90 receives a signal from the beacon 10, it transmits its own unique information and the received beacon's unique information to the battery management server 50 as test implementation information. Upon receiving this test implementation information, the battery management server 50 identifies the property to be inspected from the beacon's unique information and updates the final inspection date for that property. By doing so, the manual input effort required by construction and inspection personnel can be reduced, and the reliability of data on the server can be avoided due to input errors or omissions.

[0039] Although the present invention has been described above based on embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments and can be modified as appropriate. For example, in the above embodiments, it was explained that the beacon 10 transmits its own identification information (device ID), which is unique information, but the signal (beacon signal) transmitted wirelessly by the beacon 10 may include information on the remaining battery level in addition to the unique information. As a result, in a monitoring system in which the beacon is installed together with or near a sensor, when inspecting all sensors during periodic inspections, information from the beacon 10 can be collected using the inspector's portable device 90. Therefore, even if the beacon itself does not have a long-range communication function, the collection of beacon information can be carried out without omission, and the battery replacement time can be calculated based on the collected battery level information and updated appropriately.

[0040] Furthermore, in the system of the above embodiment, an information terminal 60 is provided to access the battery management server 50 separately from the server. However, if a server capable of connecting a keyboard and display device is used as the battery management server 50, the information terminal 60 can be omitted. Also, although the above embodiment described a system configured to manage the batteries of battery-equipped disaster prevention equipment in multiple properties, for example, if a system is configured to manage the batteries of battery-equipped disaster prevention equipment for each property, the battery management server 50 may be omitted, and the battery management application program may be stored on a PC as the information terminal 60, so that the battery replacement timing is managed only by the information terminal 60. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0041] 10. Beacon (transmitter) 20 Mobile Information Terminals 30 Wireless base stations 40 Location information server 50 Battery Management Server 60 Information terminals 61 Display device 62 Input devices 71 Fire detector 72 Emergency alarm system or equipment housing box 73 Detector circuit 74 Fire alarm receiver 80 Gateway (Repeater)

Claims

1. A management system for batteries embedded in disaster prevention equipment, which manages batteries embedded in multiple disaster prevention devices installed in a building and constituting a monitoring system using a data processing device, The data processing device has a function to calculate the inspection timing of the disaster prevention equipment constituting the monitoring system and the replacement timing of the battery built into the disaster prevention equipment, based on information regarding the inspection cycle of the disaster prevention equipment constituting the monitoring system and information regarding the battery, which are input from an input device that can be operated manually. In conjunction with the aforementioned inspection, the system includes a function to output a list containing information on disaster prevention equipment that has batteries to be replaced, and Equipped with, A management system for batteries built into disaster prevention equipment, characterized in that the information of the disaster prevention equipment listed in the above list includes at least unique information and installation location information of the disaster prevention equipment.

2. A management system for batteries built into disaster prevention equipment, which manages batteries built into multiple disaster prevention equipment installed in a building and constituting a monitoring system using a data processing device, The monitoring system includes, as disaster prevention equipment, a plurality of fire detectors and a fire receiver that receives signals from the fire detectors to determine the occurrence of a fire and issue a notification. The fire alarm receiver transmits information regarding the test date to the data processing device based on the operation of a specific switch in the fire alarm receiver. The aforementioned data processing device is The system includes a function to calculate the inspection timing of the disaster prevention equipment and the replacement timing of the batteries built into the disaster prevention equipment, based on information regarding the inspection cycle of the disaster prevention equipment and information regarding the batteries, which are input from an input device that can be operated manually. A battery management system for disaster prevention equipment, characterized in that it updates the inspection date, which serves as the basis for calculating the inspection period and the replacement period, based on the information regarding the test date received from the fire alarm receiver.

3. A management system for batteries built into multiple disaster prevention devices installed in a building and constituting a monitoring system, which is managed by a data processing device, The aforementioned monitoring system includes, as disaster prevention equipment, multiple transmitters that are distributed within the monitoring area and periodically transmit at least unique information to the surrounding area via wireless signals. When the portable information terminal held by the inspector receives a signal from the transmitter, the portable information terminal transmits predetermined information to the data processing device indicating that it has received a signal from the transmitter. The aforementioned data processing device is The system includes a function to calculate the inspection timing of the disaster prevention equipment and the replacement timing of the batteries built into the disaster prevention equipment, based on information regarding the inspection cycle of the disaster prevention equipment and information regarding the batteries, which are input from an input device that can be operated manually. A management system for batteries built into disaster prevention equipment, characterized in that it updates the inspection date, which serves as the basis for calculating the inspection period and the replacement period, based on the receipt of predetermined information from the aforementioned mobile information terminal.

4. A management system for batteries built into multiple disaster prevention devices installed in a building and constituting a monitoring system, which is managed by a data processing device, The data processing device is a server and has a function to calculate the inspection timing of the disaster prevention equipment constituting the monitoring system and the replacement timing of the batteries built into the disaster prevention equipment, based on information regarding the inspection cycle of the disaster prevention equipment constituting the monitoring system and information regarding the batteries, which are input from an input device that can be operated manually. A management system for batteries built into disaster prevention equipment, characterized in that the input device is an information terminal connected to the server via a communication network.

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