Reward system and program

Abstract

To give motivation by which a user increases the use of a security device.SOLUTION: Acquisition means 711 acquires various types of information including operation information, information on a security target area, and security mode information, which are transmitted from a server device. Offering means 712 offers points to a user or a property based on the various types of information acquired by the acquisition means 711 and an operation type table 7023. The offering of points is performed by adding the user's points to a point DB 7022 for each type of the points. When operations related to the security of the property belong to a first type, the offering means 712 offers property points to the property. When the operations belong to a second type, the offering means 712 offers individual points to a user who has performed the operations. Transmission means 713 transmits information on the offered points to a controller 200 or a user terminal 600 that is a device operated by the user.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a technology for granting benefits to users along with the use of a security device.

Background Art

[0002] There is known a security device that receives an operation for securing a property from a user associated with the property. For example, in Patent Document 1, by a card reader reading an ID card held by an operator, it is authenticated whether the operator is a family member or the like who has the authority to operate a security device that secures an area monitoring region.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Users of security devices perform operations for using security devices in their daily lives. However, when this operation is habitually performed in days with few security abnormalities, it becomes difficult to obtain the feeling of using the security device, and it becomes difficult to obtain the motivation to make more use of the security device.

[0005] One of the objectives of the present invention is to enhance the motivation for users to make more use of security devices.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] One aspect of the present invention provides a reward granting system for granting rewards to multiple users who use a security device for monitoring property, the reward granting system comprising: granting means for granting the reward to the multiple users, including the operator who performed the operation, when the operation performed by a user on the security device belongs to a first type, and granting the reward to the operator who performed the operation when the operation belongs to a second type different from the first type; and notification means for notifying the users who have been granted the reward of information about the reward.

[0007] The operations belonging to the first category described above may include at least operations that change the monitoring status of the property.

[0008] The security device monitors for intrusion into the property based on a plurality of security modes, and the operation of setting the security mode to an unmanned security mode that monitors the property when it is unoccupied belongs to the first type, and the operation of changing the security mode to a manned security mode that monitors the property when it is occupied belongs to the second type.

[0009] The system further includes a determination means for determining which of the aforementioned users is located at the property, and the granting means may grant the benefit not only to the operator who performed the operation but also to the user who was located at the time the operation was performed, if the operation is an operation to set the property to the manned security mode.

[0010] Another aspect of the present invention provides a reward granting system for granting rewards to each of a property and a plurality of users associated with the property, the reward granting system comprising: granting means for granting a reward to the property when a user performs an operation on a security device that monitors the property, if the operation belongs to a first type, and if the operation belongs to a second type different from the first type, granting a reward to the operator who performed the operation; and notification means for notifying the user who has been granted the reward, or the user associated with the property who has been granted the reward, of information about the reward.

[0011] A further aspect of the present invention provides a program for a computer included in a reward system that grants rewards to multiple users who use a security device that monitors a property, to perform the following steps when a user performs an operation on the security device, the computer grants the reward to the multiple users, including the operator who performed the operation, when the operation belongs to a first type; the computer grants the reward to the operator who performed the operation when the operation belongs to a second type different from the first type; and the computer transmits information about the reward to the user who has been granted the reward to a device operated by the user.

[0012] A further aspect of the present invention provides a program for a computer included in a reward system that grants rewards to each property and to users associated with the property, to perform the following steps: when a user performs an operation on a security device that monitors the property, the program grants points to the property if the operation belongs to a first type; when the operation belongs to a second type different from the first type, the program grants a reward to the operator who performed the operation; and the program transmits information about the reward to the user who has been granted the reward, or to the user associated with the property that has been granted the reward, to a device operated by the user. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] According to the present invention, it is possible to increase the motivation of users to make better use of security devices. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0014] [Figure 1] A diagram showing an example of the configuration of the point awarding system 10 according to the embodiment. [Figure 2] A diagram showing an example of the configuration of controller 200. [Figure 3] A diagram showing an example of the configuration of server device 400. [Figure 4] A diagram showing an example of the configuration of user terminal 600. [Figure 5] A diagram showing an example of the configuration of the point awarding device 700. [Figure 6] A diagram showing an example of the user database 7021. [Figure 7] A diagram showing an example of the point database 7022. [Figure 8] A diagram showing an example of the operation type table 7023. [Figure 9] A sequence chart showing an example of an operation related to the controller 200. [Figure 10] A sequence chart showing an example of an operation related to the user terminal 600. [Figure 11] A sequence chart showing an example of an operation related to point awarding.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0015] 1. Configuration FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the point awarding system 10 according to the embodiment. The point awarding system 10 provides a security service for securing a security target area (hereinafter also referred to as "property") where the user resides. Here, the term "reside" is not necessarily limited to living, but also includes staying continuously for a certain period. However, the security target area is not limited to the user's residence, and may be a building such as an office building or a commercial facility. In addition to the above-described security service, the point awarding system 10 may also provide, for example, a healthcare service that is a service related to the management of the user's health, a watching service that is a service for watching over the elderly located in the user's residence, and the like.

[0016] The point awarding system 10 awards points to users according to the usage pattern of security services in order to enhance the motivation for users to make more use of security services. These points are an example of the "privileges" according to the present invention and are value information expressed numerically. A privilege refers to an incentive such as something that benefits the user or allows the user to experience the use of security services, such as goods or services. Points are numerical values that can be exchanged for these goods, services, etc. Here, "guarding a security target area" includes, for example, monitoring abnormalities such as intrusion into the security target area and performing operations such as locking the entrance and exit and reporting to security personnel.

[0017] The point awarding system 10 includes a plurality of sensors 100, a controller 200, a setting unit 300, a server device 400, a user terminal 600, and a point awarding device 700.

[0018] The plurality of sensors 100, the controller 200, and the setting unit 300 are installed in security target areas (properties) such as users' residences, workplaces, and stores, and are connected via a communication network 11 such as a LAN (Local Area Network). The server device 400 is installed in a security center operated by a business operator that provides security services and healthcare services. The user terminal 600 is possessed by the user. The controller 200, the server device 400, the user terminal 600, and the point awarding device 700 are connected via a communication network 12 including the Internet and a mobile communication network.

[0019] Multiple sensors 100 are used for intrusion monitoring to detect intruders in the area to be guarded. If the area to be guarded is a residence, the multiple sensors 100 include sensors 100 installed inside the residence (hereinafter also referred to as "indoor sensors 100") and sensors 100 installed outside the residence (hereinafter also referred to as "outdoor sensors 100"). Indoor sensors 100 are installed, for example, in openings such as front doors and windows, in areas of traffic such as corridors and living rooms inside the residence. Outdoor sensors 100 are installed, for example, in gardens and gates. In one example, the multiple sensors 100 include window / door sensors, motion sensors, TOF (Time Of Flight) sensors, ultrasonic (millimeter wave, microwave) sensors, and lighting / appliance operation detection sensors.

[0020] Window / door sensors are installed in openings such as front doors, windows, and gates to detect the opening of doors and windows. Examples of window / door sensors include sensors that detect door opening by detecting changes in a magnetic field, and sensors that detect door opening by turning a tamper switch on or off. Motion sensors, also called spatial sensors, are installed in areas with high foot traffic or in living spaces to detect the presence of people. Examples of motion sensors include sensors that detect the presence of people by fluctuations in heat rays, sensors that detect the presence of people by sound waves or high frequencies, sensors that detect the presence of people from input images, and sensors that detect the presence of people when incident light from a light source is blocked. TOF (Time Of Flight) sensors and ultrasonic sensors are installed in areas with high foot traffic or in living spaces to detect the posture of users. Lighting / appliance operation detection sensors detect operations on home appliances. Lighting / appliance operation detection sensors may be installed on home appliances and detect operations performed using the appliance's operation buttons. Alternatively, the lighting / appliance operation detection sensor may be installed in a location where it can receive operation signals transmitted from a remote controller to the appliance, and may detect operation on the appliance based on these operation signals. Examples of appliances include television receivers, lighting fixtures, air conditioners, heaters, electric fans, and radios.

[0021] The controller 200 uses the sensor 100 to monitor for intrusion into the area to be secured where the user resides, based on a security mode that indicates the type of security for the property, which is set according to the user's operation. The controller 200 is an example of a "security device" according to the present invention. When an intruder is detected by the sensor 100, the controller 200 notifies the server device 400 that an intruder has entered the area to be secured. The controller 200 has three security modes: unmanned security mode, manned security mode, and deactivation mode. The controller 200 is mainly embedded in the wall of a living room or placed on a tabletop.

[0022] The unmanned security mode is used when the user is out and the security area is unoccupied, and it is a security mode that monitors the security area. In unmanned security mode, intrusion monitoring is performed throughout the entire security area. In unmanned security mode, if detection information is output from at least one of the multiple sensors 100, an abnormality signal is sent from the controller 200 to the server device 400. When unmanned security mode is set, it is preferable that the sensor 100 that monitors the user's exit route starts detecting intruders after a predetermined time has elapsed since the unmanned security mode was set, in order to prevent false detection of users who are leaving the building as intruders.

[0023] The manned security mode is used when a user is present in the area to be secured (i.e., when the area is occupied), and it is a security mode that monitors the area to be secured. In manned security mode, the system monitors at least a portion of the area to be secured for intrusion, to the extent that the user's actions while they are at home are tolerated and not detected as an intrusion anomaly. For example, in manned security mode, predetermined outer perimeter areas such as the front door, windows, gates, and the outside of the residence are monitored to detect intrusion into the area to be secured from the outside. Alternatively, from among multiple areas included in the area to be secured, an area designated by the user's operation may be monitored. In manned security mode, when detection information is output from a sensor 100 installed in the outer perimeter area or a designated area, an anomaly signal is sent from the controller 200 to the server device 400. On the other hand, even if detection information is output from a sensor 100 installed in a location other than the outer perimeter area or a designated area, this detection information is ignored, and no anomaly signal is sent from the controller 200 to the server device 400. Furthermore, if sensors 100 are not installed in part of the user's activity area (for example, if there are no motion sensors in living spaces or on doors, and only window / door sensors are installed), intrusion monitoring using all sensors 100 (monitoring the entire monitoring area 50) may be performed in manned security mode. Since both unmanned security mode and manned security mode are security modes that monitor the area to be guarded, they are collectively referred to as "security mode".

[0024] The deactivation mode is a security mode in which the area to be guarded is not monitored. The deactivation mode is used when there are users in the area to be guarded and there is no need to monitor for intruders. In deactivation mode, the area to be guarded is not monitored for intruders, and even if detection information is output from sensor 100, this detection information is ignored, and no abnormal signal is sent from controller 200 to server device 400.

[0025] The setting unit 300 accepts commands to set the security mode of the controller 200. For example, the setting unit 300 is installed at the entrance of a residence and is used to set the security mode when leaving or returning home. Setting the security mode is an operation to change the monitoring status of the property.

[0026] When the server device 400 receives an abnormal signal from the controller 200, it outputs information about the area under security. Upon receiving this information, the operator of the monitoring sensor contacts the user with the details of the abnormal signal or urges security personnel to rush to the area under security and take action.

[0027] The user terminal 600 is carried by the user in a bag or pocket. The user terminal 600 communicates with the controller 200 via the server device 400 and obtains the security mode setting history, which is used to analyze the usage status of the security mode. The user terminal 600 also sends an operation to set the security mode to the controller 200 via the server device 400. The user terminal 600 runs an application program that provides functions related to security services (hereinafter referred to as the "security service app"). The screen displayed by this security service app (hereinafter referred to as the "app screen") accepts user operations. Users who use multiple properties select a property within the security service app and use the security services (security mode settings, etc.) for the selected property. Examples of user terminals 600 include smartphones, mobile phones, personal computers, and tablet devices. The user terminal 600 may also be a wearable device such as a watch or glasses worn on the user's arm, head, etc. Furthermore, the user terminal 600 may measure information related to the user's health (such as steps taken, distance traveled, heart rate, and walking accuracy) and transmit the measurement results to the server device 400.

[0028] Figure 2 shows an example of the configuration of the controller 200. The controller 200 comprises a control unit 201, a storage unit 202, a communication unit 203, an operation unit 204, a display unit 205, and a sound unit 206. Each part of the controller 200 is connected via a bus.

[0029] The control unit 201 is a processor that controls each part of the device and performs various processing tasks. For example, the control unit 201 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The storage unit 202 is a memory that stores programs and various data necessary to realize the functions of the device. The data stored in the storage unit 202 includes information indicating the currently set security mode and authentication codes necessary for setting the security mode. For example, the storage unit 202 includes at least one of ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), HDD (Hard Disk Drive), and SSD (Solid State Drive). The communication unit 203 is a communication interface for connecting the device to the communication networks 11 and 12. The communication unit 203 is used to communicate with other devices connected via the communication networks 11 or 12.

[0030] The operation unit 204 receives various operations on the device. Operations received by the operation unit 204 include setting the security mode and reading an authentication code from an authentication medium. For example, the operation unit 204 includes a touch sensor that receives operations on the screen of the display unit 205, an operation button that receives the setting of the security mode, and a reader that reads an authentication code from an authentication medium such as an IC card held by the user. The display unit 205 displays various information. The information displayed by the display unit 205 includes the currently set security mode, the status of the sensor 100, and information indicating the installation location of the sensor 100. For example, the display unit 205 includes a liquid crystal display. Alternatively, the display unit 205 may be configured as a touch panel in combination with the touch sensor. The sounding unit 206 outputs various sounds, such as sounds to signal the occurrence of an abnormality and message voices. For example, the sounding unit 206 includes a speaker.

[0031] The control unit 201 functions as an acquisition means 211, a setting means 212, a transmission means 213, and a display control means 214. These functions are realized when the control unit 201 executes a program stored in the storage unit 202, performs calculations, or controls various parts of the controller 200.

[0032] The acquisition means 211 acquires detection information output from the sensor 100. Furthermore, when an operation to set a security mode is performed using the setting unit 300, the acquisition means 211 acquires operation information indicating this operation. This operation to set a security mode is an operation indicating an instruction to the controller 200, which is a security device, and is one of the operations related to the security of the property. Once a security mode is set, the controller 200 performs security for the property according to the set security mode.

[0033] Furthermore, the acquisition means 211 acquires operation information indicating an operation performed by a user on the user terminal 600 to the controller 200 via the server device 400. Therefore, this acquisition means 211 is an example of a receiving means that accepts operations related to property security from a user.

[0034] Furthermore, when a registration information confirmation operation is performed on the controller 200 using the setting unit 300, the acquisition means 211 acquires user information indicating that the registration information confirmation or update has been completed in response to this operation. This registration information confirmation operation is an operation that indicates an instruction to the controller 200, which is a security device, and is one of the operations related to the security of the property.

[0035] The setting means 212 sets one of several security modes according to the user's operation. When an operation to set a security mode is performed using the operation unit 204, the setting means 212 sets the security mode corresponding to this operation. When an operation to set a security mode is performed using the setting unit 300, the setting means 212 sets the security mode according to the operation information acquired by the acquisition means 211.

[0036] The transmission means 213 transmits security mode information, which indicates the security mode set by the setting means 212, to the server device 400. The security mode information may be transmitted each time the security mode is changed, or it may be stored in the storage unit 202 each time the security mode is changed and then transmitted in batches at predetermined time intervals. The security mode information includes information indicating the type of security mode set and the date and time that security mode was set. The security mode information also includes operation information indicating the user operation that triggered the change in security mode.

[0037] Furthermore, when the acquisition means 211 acquires user information, the transmission means 213 transmits this user information to the server device 400. The user information includes operation information indicating the user's actions that triggered the execution of the security test.

[0038] The display control means 214 displays various information, such as operation images used for operation or currently registered user information, on the display unit 205, or outputs it to the sound unit 206.

[0039] Figure 3 shows an example of the configuration of the server device 400. The server device 400 comprises a control unit 401, a storage unit 402, and a communication unit 403. Each part of the server device 400 is connected via a bus. The control unit 401, storage unit 402, and communication unit 403 are basically the same as the control unit 201, storage unit 202, and communication unit 203 of the controller 200, respectively. However, the communication unit 403 is a communication interface for connecting its own device to the communication network 12 and is used to communicate with other devices connected via the communication network 12.

[0040] The control unit 401 functions as an acquisition means 411, a processing means 412, and a transmission means 413. These functions are realized when the control unit 401 executes a program stored in the storage unit 402, performs calculations, or controls various parts of the server device 400.

[0041] The acquisition means 411 acquires detection information from the sensor 100 and security mode information from the controller 200. The acquisition means 411 also acquires operation information from the user terminal 600, including the content of the user's operations and the user's identification information.

[0042] The processing means 412 performs security processing according to the detection information acquired by the acquisition means 411. For example, if the detection information includes an abnormal signal, the processing means 412 identifies the information of the area to be guarded and identifies the controller who should be sent to the transmission means 413 for output.

[0043] Furthermore, the processing means 412 determines whether or not the operation information acquired by the acquisition means 411 indicates an instruction to the controller 200, which is a security device.

[0044] Furthermore, the processing means 412 stores the measurement information acquired by the acquisition means 411 in the storage unit 402.

[0045] Furthermore, the processing means 412 stores the security mode specified by the user in the storage unit 402 according to the security mode information acquired by the acquisition means 411. The security mode information includes information indicating the type of security mode set and the date and time that security mode was set.

[0046] The transmitting means 413 transmits the operation information acquired by the acquisition means 411 to the point awarding device 700. Furthermore, if the transmitting means 413 determines that the operation information acquired by the acquisition means 411 indicates an instruction to the controller 200, it also transmits this operation information to the controller 200.

[0047] Furthermore, if the detection information acquired by the acquisition means 411 contains an abnormal signal, the transmission means 413 transmits information about the area to be guarded to the controller identified by the acquisition means 411.

[0048] Furthermore, when a security mode is specified by a user and stored in the storage unit 402, the transmission means 413 transmits operation information indicating the user's operation that triggered the specification of that security mode to the point awarding device 700.

[0049] Figure 4 shows an example of the configuration of a user terminal 600. The user terminal 600 comprises a control unit 601, a storage unit 602, a communication unit 603, an operation unit 604, a display unit 605, and a sensor unit 606. Each part of the user terminal 600 is connected via a bus. The control unit 601, storage unit 602, communication unit 603, operation unit 604, and display unit 605 are basically the same as the control unit 201 and storage unit 202 of the controller 200, the communication unit 403 of the server device 400, the operation unit 204 of the controller 200, and the display unit 205, respectively. However, the storage unit 602 stores an application program for realizing the functions of the user terminal 600. The operation unit 604 includes, for example, a touch sensor that accepts operations on the screen of the display unit 605, and operation buttons that accept various operations.

[0050] The sensor unit 606 includes various sensors for detecting various information about the user terminal 600 or the user. The sensor unit 606 includes a GPS (Global Positioning System) or GNSS (global navigation satellite system) receiver, a geomagnetic sensor, an altimeter, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, and an ambient light sensor. The GPS or GNSS receiver receives signals from GPS or GNSS satellites and measures the position of the user terminal 600 based on the received signals. The geomagnetic sensor measures the direction of the user terminal 600 by detecting the Earth's magnetic field. The altimeter measures the altitude of the user terminal 600. The accelerometer measures the acceleration of the user terminal 600. The gyroscope measures the angular velocity of the user terminal 600. The ambient light sensor measures the brightness around the user terminal 600.

[0051] The sensors included in the sensor unit 606 are not limited to those described above. Other sensors may be included in the sensor unit 606. For example, the sensor unit 606 may have sensors that measure the user's health, such as a blood oxygen saturation sensor to measure the oxygen concentration in the user's blood, or a heart rate sensor to measure the user's heart rate. Furthermore, the communication unit 603 may be used to communicate wirelessly with a device such as a wearable terminal equipped with the aforementioned sensors that measure the user's health, in accordance with wireless communication standards. Although healthcare services are different from security services that guard properties, the measurement results may be notified to the user via a security service app.

[0052] The control unit 601 functions as a determination means 611, a reception means 612, a display control means 613, and a transmission means 614. These functions are realized when the control unit 601 executes a program stored in the storage unit 602, performs calculations, or controls various parts of the user terminal 600.

[0053] The determination means 611 determines whether the user has left the security area, returned to the security area, or approached the security area. Here, "returning home" means returning to the security area. The security area is not necessarily limited to the user's home and may be a place other than the user's home. Therefore, "returning home" includes returning to a place other than one's own home.

[0054] One method for determining when a user leaves the security area is to pre-set a nearby area around the security area, and if the position measured by the GPS or GNSS receiver of the sensor unit 606 moves outside of this nearby area, it can be determined that the user has left the security area. Another method for determining when a user approaches the security area is to determine when the position measured by the GPS or GNSS receiver of the sensor unit 606 moves from outside to inside the nearby area, it can be determined that the user has approached the security area. Another method for determining when a user returns to the security area is to determine when a user has approached the security area and the security mode has been changed from alert mode to deactivation mode in response to an operation received from the user, indicating that the user is now able to enter the security area, and thus it can be determined that the user has returned to the security area. However, the method for determining a return is not limited to these; a controller installed in the property may read a terminal containing information that identifies the user (such as an ID card or user terminal 600), or a return may be determined based on biometric information such as facial recognition.

[0055] The reception means 612 receives operations from the user via the operation unit 604 and generates operation information that includes information about the user who performed the operation and the content of that operation. Therefore, this reception means 612 is an example of a reception means that receives operations from a user. The user information includes the user's identification information as well as the determination result of the determination means 611, which determines whether or not the user has returned to the security target area.

[0056] The display control means 613 displays various types of information on the display unit 605, such as operation images used for operation, or information on points awarded by the point awarding device 700.

[0057] The transmitting means 614 transmits the operation information generated by the receiving means 612 to the server device 400.

[0058] Figure 5 shows an example of the configuration of the point-issuing device 700. The point-issuing device 700 is a device that awards points to properties and to users associated with those properties. The point-issuing device 700 comprises a control unit 701, a storage unit 702, and a communication unit 703. Each part of the point-issuing device 700 is connected via a bus. The control unit 701, storage unit 702, and communication unit 703 are basically the same as the control unit 401, storage unit 402, and communication unit 403 of the server device 400, respectively. However, the storage unit 702 stores an application program for realizing the functions of the point-issuing device 700. The point-issuing device 700 may reside on the internet, such as in the cloud.

[0059] Furthermore, the storage unit 702 stores the user database 7021, the points database 7022, and the operation type table 7023.

[0060] The user database 7021 is a database that stores the correspondence between users to whom points are awarded by the point awarding device 700 and the properties. Figure 6 shows an example of the user database 7021. The user database 7021 shown in Figure 6 consists of a table having columns for user ID, attribute, and corresponding property ID.

[0061] The User ID field is where the User ID, which is the identifying information for the user, is stored. The Attributes field is where the attributes of the user identified by the corresponding User ID are stored. Here, the user's attributes include, for example, the user's age, gender, medical history, affiliated organization, role, etc.

[0062] The "Corresponding Property ID" field stores the property ID, which is the identification information of the property associated with the user identified by the corresponding user ID. Each user ID is associated with one or more properties, each with its own property ID. For example, in the user DB7021 shown in Figure 6, the user identified by user ID "U1" is associated with properties identified by property IDs "J1" and "J2".

[0063] In the user database 7021 shown in Figure 6, property ID "J1" is associated with user IDs "U1", "U2", and "U3". In other words, in this user database 7021, a property is associated with multiple users. For example, if a property is a house (also called a living space), that house is associated with each family member living in it.

[0064] The points database 7022 is a database that stores points awarded to users. Figure 7 shows an example of the points database 7022. The points database 7022 shown in Figure 7 has a personal points table 70221 and a property points table 70222.

[0065] The individual points table 70221 shown in Figure 7 is a table that stores the basic points (also called individual points) and bonus points awarded to each user. The individual points table 70221 shown in Figure 7 has columns for User ID, Individual Points, and Bonus Points. The User ID column stores the User ID that identifies each user. The Individual Points column stores the cumulative value of individual points awarded to the user identified by the corresponding User ID. The Bonus Points column stores the cumulative value of bonus points awarded to the user identified by the corresponding User ID.

[0066] For example, in the example shown in Figure 7, the user identified by user ID "U1" is awarded "100" as personal points and "50" as bonus points. Here, personal points are points awarded when a user performs a predetermined type of operation.

[0067] Bonus points are awarded to users who meet special conditions when performing a specified type of operation. These bonus points may be awarded to the user who performed the operation, or to a user who did not perform the operation.

[0068] The property points table 70222 shown in Figure 7 is a table that stores the points (called property points) assigned to each property for each user and each property associated with that user. One property points table 70222 is provided for each user ID described in the personal points table 70221. Each property points table 70222 has a property ID column and a property points column. The property ID column stores the property ID, which is the identification information of one or more properties associated with the user identified by the corresponding user ID in the user DB 7021. The property points column stores the cumulative value of property points assigned to each property identified by the property ID associated with the above user.

[0069] For example, in the example shown in Figure 7, the user identified by user ID "U1" is associated with properties identified by property IDs "J1" and "J2," respectively. The property points assigned to this user for the property identified by property ID "J1" is "250." On the other hand, the property points assigned to this user for the property identified by property ID "J2" is "120."

[0070] The operation type table 7023 is a table that stores the type and value of points to be awarded, associating them with the type of operation. Figure 8 shows an example of the operation type table 7023. The operation type table 7023 shown in Figure 8 has columns for operation type ID, operation type, point type, point value, and bonus value.

[0071] The Operation Type ID field stores the Operation Type ID, which identifies the type of operation (also called the operation type) performed by the user. The Operation Type field stores the details of the type of operation performed by the user. Here, an operation refers to an operation received from the user via the setting unit 300 or the user terminal 600 in the point awarding system 10.

[0072] For example, the operation types include "Change to unmanned security mode," "Change to deactivation mode," "Sensor operation confirmation," "Registration information confirmation," "Change to manned security mode," "Mode change history confirmation," "Notification confirmation," and "Login to security service app," as shown in Figure 8. In the example shown in Figure 8, each of these operation types is assigned an operation type ID from "T1" to "T8."

[0073] "Changing to unmanned security mode" is the operation of changing the security mode from another mode to unmanned security mode. "Changing to deactivation mode" is the operation of changing the security mode from another mode to deactivation mode. "Sensor operation check" is an operation to check the operating status of sensor 100 (such as whether the sensor is working properly). "Registration Information Confirmation" is an operation to verify that user information, such as emergency contact information, registered on the controller 200, user terminal 600, etc., is up-to-date. "Changing to Manned Security Mode" is the operation of changing the security mode from another mode to manned security mode. "Mode Change History Confirmation" is an operation that allows you to check the history of when the security mode was changed and the type of security mode after the change. "Notification confirmation" is an operation to check various notifications provided by the server device 400 on the controller 200 or user terminal 600. Notifications include, for example, surveys, usage rates of monitoring services, reports on the activity levels of monitored individuals in the monitoring service, and crime prevention news (seasonal crime prevention information, advice tailored to each property, etc.). "Logging in to the security service app" refers to the operation of logging into the security service app.

[0074] The "Point Type" column stores the type of points awarded based on the type of security operation performed by the user. For example, in the operation type table 7023 shown in Figure 8, the point type awarded for the four operations "Change to Unmanned Security Mode," "Change to Deactivation Mode," "Sensor Operation Confirmation," and "Registered Information Confirmation" is "Property." In other words, when the point awarding device 700 receives an operation of these types, it awards property points to the property. That is, if the operation applies to all users associated with the property, property points are awarded. For example, unmanned security mode is set when the user is away and provides monitoring while the user is away, so it applies to all users. Deactivation mode is set when the user returns home, and allows not only the user but also third parties to enter and exit, so it applies to all users. Registered information confirmation is an operation to confirm or update contact information linked to the property, such as emergency contact information, and it applies to all users associated with the property.

[0075] On the other hand, in the operation type table 7023 shown in Figure 8, the type of points awarded for the four operations "change to manned security mode," "check mode change history," "check notifications," and "log in to security service app" is "individual." In other words, when the point awarding device 700 receives an operation of these types, it awards individual points to the user who performed the operation. That is, if the operation targets an individual or some users, rather than all users associated with the property, individual points are awarded. For example, manned security mode is set when a user is at home and is set for monitoring by users at home, so it is an operation that targets some users (users at home). Also, checking mode change history, checking notifications, and logging in to the security service app are operations that each individual checks by operating the user terminal 600, etc., so these operations target the individual user who performed the operation. Points may also be awarded according to the amount of user activity (steps, distance traveled, etc.) measured by the user terminal 600, which can increase the motivation for users to operate the security device on a daily basis or to take proactive action themselves.

[0076] The "Point Value" column stores the numerical value of points awarded according to the type of security-related operation performed by the user. Therefore, in the example shown in Figure 8, point values ​​"P1" to "P4" are the property points. Also, in the example shown in Figure 8, point values ​​"P5" to "P8" are the personal points.

[0077] The bonus value field is for storing the value of bonus points that are awarded to users who meet predetermined special conditions when they perform a specified type of security operation. The bonus point value (bonus value) is, for example, represented by a fixed positive value.

[0078] Please note that bonus points may not be awarded for certain types of operations. In such cases, the bonus value for that operation type is set to "0". Special conditions imposed on users to receive bonus points include, for example, being present (returning home) to the property being monitored when the operation is performed.

[0079] The control unit 701 shown in Figure 5 functions as an acquisition means 711, a point awarding means 712, and a transmission means 713. These functions are realized when the control unit 701 executes a program stored in the storage unit 702, and the control unit 701 performs calculations or controls each part of the point awarding device 700.

[0080] The acquisition means 711 acquires various information such as operation information, information on the area to be guarded, and security mode information sent from the server device 400. The operation information acquired by the acquisition means 711 includes operations related to the security of the property by the security device. In other words, this acquisition means 711 is an example of an acquisition means that acquires operation information indicating operations related to the security of the property by the security device received from a user.

[0081] The granting means 712 grants points to users or properties based on the various information acquired by the acquisition means 711 and the operation type table 7023. Points are granted by adding the user's points to the points database 7022 according to their type.

[0082] The point awarding means 712 awards individual points or bonus points only to the user who performed the operation.

[0083] On the other hand, the awarding means 712 awards property points to a property if the security operation for that property received from a user belongs to a predetermined type (referred to as the first type). In this case, the awarding means 712 awards property points of equal value to all users associated with that property. In other words, the property points awarded to a property by the awarding means 712 are an example of the points awarded to all users associated with that property. Furthermore, this awarding means 712 is an example of an awarding means that awards points to a property when the security operation for that property indicated in the acquired operation information belongs to the first type.

[0084] For example, in the operation type table 7023 shown in Figure 8, the four operation type IDs "T1" through "T4" are associated with the point type "Property". This means that the operations identified by these four operation type IDs belong to the first type.

[0085] Even when the awarding means 712 receives an operation related to property security from a user, if the operation belongs to a different category (referred to as the second category) than the first category described above, it awards personal points to the user who performed the operation. In other words, this awarding means 712 is an example of an awarding means that awards points to the user who performed the operation when the operation indicated in the acquired operation information belongs to a second category that is different from the first category.

[0086] For example, in the operation type table 7023 shown in Figure 8, the four operation type IDs "T5" through "T8" are associated with the point type "Individual". This means that the operations identified by these four operation type IDs belong to the second type.

[0087] Therefore, this point-granting system 10, which uses the operation type table 7023 shown in Figure 8, is an example of a reward-granting system in which the operation of changing the security mode, which indicates the style of security for the property, to an unmanned security mode that guards the entire property belongs to the first type, and the operation of changing the security mode to a manned security mode that guards a part of the property belongs to the second type.

[0088] Furthermore, when the awarding means 712 receives an operation from a user that belongs to a predetermined operation type, it identifies users who meet special conditions at that time. The awarding means 712 then awards personal points to the user who performed the operation, or to the property that is guarded by the operation, and also awards bonus points to users who meet special conditions when the operation is performed.

[0089] For example, in the operation type table 7023 shown in Figure 8, the operation type ID "T5" is associated with a bonus value "P11", which is a fixed positive value other than "0". This means that when an operation identified by this operation type ID (in this case, "change to manned security mode") is accepted, bonus points indicated by the bonus value (in this case, "P11") will be awarded to users who meet special conditions at the time of the operation.

[0090] Furthermore, the granting means 712 may grant the user items corresponding to the user's points. In one example, the items are components of objects included in the app screen of the security service app (for example, different shapes and colors of houses, windows, doors, plants, mailboxes, animals, etc. that mimic the area to be guarded). The points required to use each item (hereinafter referred to as "required points") are predetermined and stored in the storage unit 702. When the points granted to the user reach the required points for a certain item, the granting means 712 releases this item to the user. "Release" here means making the item usable. This allows the user to customize objects on the app screen using this item. The user's points may or may not be consumed when the item is released. If points are not consumed, the granting means 712 releases the item without requiring a request from the user and does not reduce the points granted to the user when the item is released. On the other hand, when points are consumed, the granting means 712 releases the item in response to a request from the user and performs a process of deducting the required points for the released item from the user's points stored in the points DB 7022.

[0091] The transmission means 713 transmits the information of the awarded points to the controller 200 or user terminal 600, which is a device operated by the user. In other words, this transmission means 713 is an example of a transmission means that transmits information of the points to a device operated by a user who has been awarded points or a user associated with an item to which points have been awarded. The transmission means 713 may transmit information of the points and items awarded in this use, or it may transmit information of the points and items in the updated point DB 7022.

[0092] 2.Operation Figure 9 is a sequence chart showing an example of operations related to the controller 200. These operations are initiated at predetermined time intervals. Note that the operations performed on the controller 200 can also be performed on the user terminal 600.

[0093] In step S10, the acquisition means 211 of the controller 200 receives an operation from the user via the setting unit 300. In step S11, the setting means 212 of the controller 200 determines whether the security mode has been changed. For example, if the user has not performed an operation to change the security mode, the determination in step S11 is NO. In this case, steps S12 and S13, described later, are not performed. On the other hand, if the user performs an operation to change the security mode and the setting means 212 changes the security mode in response to this operation, the determination in step S11 is YES. In this case, the process proceeds to step S12.

[0094] In step S12, the transmitting means 213 of the controller 200 transmits security mode information to the server device 400. For example, if the security mode is changed from manned security mode to unmanned security mode at 10:00 on December 1, 20XX, the security mode information will include information indicating the type, "unmanned security mode," and the set date and time, "10:00 on December 1, 20XX." The acquiring means 411 of the server device 400 receives the security mode information from the controller 200.

[0095] In step S13, the acquisition means 411 of the server device 400 receives (acquires) security mode information. The processing means 412 of the server device 400 stores the security mode information acquired by the acquisition means 411 in the storage unit 402. In this way, each time the security mode is changed, the security mode information received from the controller 200 is stored in the storage unit 402, and the storage unit 402 stores the security mode setting history of the controller 200.

[0096] In step S14, the transmitting means 413 of the controller 200 transmits operation information to the point awarding device 700 that indicates the user operation that triggered the designation of the security mode, as indicated by the security mode information acquired by the acquisition means 411.

[0097] In step S50, the point awarding means 712 of the point awarding device 700 identifies the type of operation indicated by the operation information acquired in step S14.

[0098] Figure 10 is a sequence chart showing an example of operations related to user terminal 600. These operations are initiated at predetermined time intervals.

[0099] In step S41 in Figure 10, the receiving means 612 of the user terminal 600 receives a login operation from the user to the security service application. In step S42, the transmitting means 614 of the user terminal 600 transmits login information to the server device 400 when the login process is executed based on the login operation received in step S41.

[0100] In step S43, the acquisition means 411 of the server device 400 receives (acquires) login information. The processing means 412 of the server device 400 stores the login information acquired by the acquisition means 411 in the storage unit. In step S45, the transmission means 413 of the server device 400 transmits the operation information included in the login information acquired by the acquisition means 411 to the point awarding device 700. In step S45, the acquisition means 711 of the point awarding device 700 acquires this operation information. The processing of the point awarding device 700 in the following step S50 is the same as described above.

[0101] Figure 11 is a sequence chart showing an example of the operation related to point awarding. In step S50, the awarding means 712 of the point awarding device 700 identifies the type of operation indicated by the acquired operation information based on the operation type table 7023. In step S51, the awarding means 712 of the point awarding device 700 awards points of the type and numerical value specified in the operation type table 7023 to the user who performed the operation, or to the property that is the subject of security related to that operation, according to the result identified in step S50.

[0102] The granting means 712 identifies the type of operation indicated by the operation information based on, for example, the operation type table 7023 shown in Figure 8. At this time, if the identified operation type is a first type identified by operation type IDs "T1", "T2", "T3", and "T4" respectively in the operation type table 7023, the granting means 712 grants property points of point values ​​"P1", "P2", "P3", and "P4" stored in the operation type table 7023 to the property that is the target of security. For example, if the operation to set to unmanned security mode is performed, 5 property points are granted; if the operation to set to deactivate mode is performed, 3 property points are granted; if the sensor operation is confirmed, 1 property point is granted; and if the registration information is confirmed, 2 property points are granted.

[0103] Furthermore, if the identified operation type is a second type identified by operation type IDs "T5", "T6", "T7", and "T8" respectively in the operation type table 7023, the granting means 712 grants the user who performed the operation personal points of the point values ​​"P5", "P6", "P7", and "P8" stored in the operation type table 7023, respectively. For example, if the user performs the operation to set the system to manned security mode, 8 personal points are granted; if the user checks the mode change history, 1 personal point is granted; if the user checks the notification, 2 personal points are granted; and if the user logs into the security service app, 1 personal point is granted.

[0104] Here, if the operation type identified by the granting means 712 is "change to manned security mode," the granting means 712 determines whether the user who performed the operation and the circumstances at the time of the operation meet special conditions. Only if it determines that the user meets special conditions, the granting means 712 adds bonus points of the bonus point value "P11" stored in the operation type table 7023 to that user's bonus points. In the operation type table 7023 shown in Figure 8, when the operation type is "change to manned security mode," the operation type is identified by the operation type ID "T5."

[0105] Special conditions are determined, for example, by the user's attributes, location, and status when a predetermined operation is received. For example, the point awarding device 700 may define a special condition imposed on the user that the user must be present at the property being guarded when the operation "change to manned security mode" is performed. In this case, when the controller 200 changes the security mode of the target property to manned security mode, the awarding means 712 of the point awarding device 700 awards bonus points of bonus point value "P11" to all users among the multiple users associated with that property that the determination means 611 determines to be present at that property. For example, all present users are awarded 8 points (the same number of points as the individual points awarded to the operator). Note that points different from the individual points awarded to the operator (points lower than the individual points) may be awarded.

[0106] In this case, the awarding means 712 is an example of an awarding means that, when the property is a living space, and the security operation received is an operation to change the security mode to a manned security mode, awards bonus points to a user located in the property that are different from the points awarded to the user who performed the operation.

[0107] In step S52, the transmitting means 713 of the point awarding device 700 transmits the awarded points information (referred to as point information) to the user terminal 600. In step S53, the transmitting means 713 of the point awarding device 700 transmits the awarded points information to the controller 200.

[0108] In other words, this transmission means 713 is an example of a transmission means that transmits information about the points to a device operated by a user who has been awarded points, or a user associated with an item to which points have been awarded.

[0109] In step S54, the display control means 613 of the user terminal 600 displays the content of the point information transmitted from the point awarding device 700 on the display unit 605. Also, in step S55, the display control means 214 of the controller 200 displays the content of the point information transmitted from the point awarding device 700 on the display unit 205, or outputs it to the sound unit 206. For users using multiple properties, the points awarded for each property are displayed. In this case, personal points are awarded usable for all properties, and property points are awarded usable only for the property to which they were awarded. Personal points may be transferable between users.

[0110] These displays or outputs notify the user of the content of the point information. In other words, this point awarding system 10 is an example of a reward awarding system that has a notification means for notifying the user who has been awarded points, or the user associated with the property to which the points have been awarded, of this point information.

[0111] By performing the above actions, when the point awarding system 10 receives an operation related to property security from a user, if the operation belongs to the first type, it awards property points to the user associated with that property. Furthermore, when the point awarding system 10 receives an operation related to property security from a user, if the operation belongs to a second type different from the first type, it awards personal points to the user who performed the operation. The information of the awarded points is then notified to the user. As a result, the user knows that in order to obtain property points, they must perform an operation related to property security of the first type, thus increasing their motivation to perform operations related to the first type.

[0112] 3. Variant The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. The embodiments described above may be modified and implemented as shown in the following examples. In this case, two or more of the following modifications may be used in combination.

[0113] Variation 1 In the embodiment described above, the bonus value was a constant positive value, but it may also be a value that changes depending on a numerical value that can be identified when the operation is performed (referred to as the independent variable). In this case, the operation type table 7023 may include a function using the independent variable described above in the bonus value column. This function may be a monotonically increasing function that always increases with increasing independent variable, or a monotonically decreasing function that always decreases. Furthermore, this function may have extrema.

[0114] Here, the independent variable may be, for example, the number of users located in the residential space, which is the property, when the operation is performed. In this case, the point-granting device 700 can determine whether or not a user is located in the residential space using the return-home determination result from the determination means 611 of the user terminal 600 worn by that user. The users included in the count may be limited to those associated with this property in the user database 7021.

[0115] For example, when the point awarding device 700 is operated to give instructions to the controller 200 that guards the property, it may award higher bonus points to each user depending on the number of users present at the property.

[0116] Variation 2 In the embodiments described above, the operation to change the security mode to the unmanned security mode belonged to the first type, and the operation to change it to the manned security mode belonged to the second type. However, the classification of operation types is not limited to these. For example, the point awarding system 10 may define all operations that change the security mode as belonging to the first type.

[0117] Variation 3 In the embodiments described above, the main functions of the point awarding system 10 are illustrative and not limited to this example. The functions of the point awarding device 700 may also be possessed by the controller 200, the server device 400, or the user terminal 600. In other words, the processing performed by the point awarding device 700 may be performed by the server device 400, the controller 200, or the user terminal 600.

[0118] Variation 4 In the embodiments described above, the operation of the point awarding system 10 is not limited to the examples described above. The processing steps of the point awarding system 10 may be rearranged as long as they do not contradict each other. In addition, some of the processing steps of the point awarding system 10 may be omitted.

[0119] Variation 5 In the embodiment described above, the point-granting system 10 awarded points to users as a reward, but the rewards awarded are not limited to points. For example, the point-granting system 10 may award items to properties or users as rewards in lieu of or in addition to points. For example, these may include items such as keychains, money, coupons, prize entry tickets, economic benefits such as reductions in security service fees, items used in application programs or games, titles such as security master class, currency, electronic data such as characters, controllers, wearable terminals, and icons for security service apps displayed on at least one of the menu screens (home screens) of a user terminal, healthcare-related diagnoses (diagnosis of health status from the user's activity level, use of medical checkups, etc.), unlocking of application use (launching an app that visualizes the user's health status, etc.), and digital content such as games, music, and videos. These items may be awarded in proportion to points or by consuming points.

[0120] Variation 6 Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, property points were awarded to all family members associated with the property, but this is not limited to this. For example, property points may be awarded and managed for each property, and may be common points that can be used by users associated with that property.

[0121] Variation 7 In the embodiment described above, the point awarding system 10 determines the points to be awarded when it receives an operation of the security device, but this is not limited to this. For example, when a predetermined reference time (e.g., 6:00) arrives, the system may refer to the operation history of the security device (such as security mode setting operations or security service app login operations) and determine the points to be awarded according to the user's operations within a predetermined period (such as 24 hours). Alternatively, the system may determine the points to be awarded each time an operation of the security device is received and award (notify) the points to the user when the reference time arrives.

[0122] Variation 8 Furthermore, in the embodiments described above, the points notified to the user were managed and notified separately as personal points, bonus points, and property points, but this is not limited to this. For example, each type of point may be totaled and managed and notified together. Alternatively, the total points (personal points and bonus points) may be managed and notified separately from the property points.

[0123] Modification 9 Furthermore, in the embodiments described above, property points were awarded for use per property, and personal points were awarded for use across all properties, but this is not limited to this. For example, property points may also be usable across all properties.

[0124] Variation 10 Furthermore, while the above-described embodiment shows examples of operations in which property points and personal points are awarded, this is not limited to these examples. For instance, property points may be awarded when operations such as battery replacement (battery charging or battery replacement, etc.) or monitoring camera footage are performed (since the controller 200 and monitoring cameras are terminals operated / checked by all family members, battery replacement and monitoring of recorded footage are operations that apply to all family members), or personal points may be awarded according to the user's special occasions (birthday, wedding anniversary, etc.). Points may also be awarded according to the user's activity level (steps, distance traveled, etc.) measured by the user terminal 600. This allows for increased motivation for daily use by awarding points not only for operations on the security device but also according to the user's own information.

[0125] Variation 11 Another embodiment of the present invention may provide a method having steps of processing performed in at least one of the following: point awarding system 10, sensor 100, controller 200, setting unit 300, server device 400, user terminal 600, and point awarding device 700. Yet another embodiment of the present invention may provide a program executed in sensor 100, controller 200, setting unit 300, server device 400, user terminal 600, or point awarding device 700.

[0126] This program is, for example, a program that causes a computer included in a reward system that grants rewards to multiple users who use a security device that monitors a property to execute the following steps when a user performs an operation on the security device, and the operation belongs to a first type, the reward is granted to the multiple users, including the operator who performed the operation; when the operation belongs to a second type different from the first type, the reward is granted to the operator who performed the operation; and the program transmits information about the reward to the user who has been granted the reward to a device operated by that user. This program is also, for example, a program that causes a computer included in a reward system that grants rewards to each of a property and a user associated with that property to execute the following steps when a user performs an operation on a security device that monitors the property, and the operation belongs to a first type, the reward is granted to the operator who performed the operation when the operation belongs to a second type different from the first type; and the program transmits information about the reward to the user who has been granted the reward, or to a user associated with the property that has been granted the reward, to a device operated by that user. This program may be provided stored on a computer-readable recording medium, or it may be provided via download over the Internet or other means. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0127] 10: Point awarding system, 100: Sensor, 11: Communication network, 12: Communication network, 200: Controller, 201: Control unit, 202: Memory unit, 203: Communication unit, 204: Operation unit, 205: Display unit, 206: Sounding unit, 211: Acquisition means, 212: Setting means, 213: Transmission means, 214: Display control means, 300: Setting unit, 400: Server device, 401: Control unit, 402: Memory unit, 403: Communication unit, 411: Acquisition means, 412: Processing means, 413: Transmission means, 600: User terminal 601: Control Unit, 602: Memory Unit, 603: Communication Unit, 604: Operation Unit, 605: Display Unit, 606: Sensor Unit, 611: Determination Means, 612: Reception Means, 613: Display Control Means, 614: Transmission Means, 700: Point Granting Device, 701: Control Unit, 702: Memory Unit, 7021: User DB, 7022: Point DB, 70221: Personal Point Table, 70222: Property Point Table, 7023: Operation Type Table, 703: Communication Unit, 711: Acquisition Means, 712: Granting Means, 713: Transmission Means

Claims

1. A reward system that grants benefits to multiple users who use a security device that monitors intrusion into a property based on multiple security modes, When the aforementioned user performs an operation on the security device, the granting means grants the aforementioned benefit to the aforementioned multiple users, including the operator who performed the operation, if the operation belongs to a first type, and grants the aforementioned benefit to the operator who performed the operation if the operation belongs to a second type different from the first type. A notification means for notifying users who have been granted a benefit of information about that benefit, It has, The operation belonging to the first category includes at least an operation to change the security mode set in the property, The operations belonging to the second type described above include at least one of the following: checking the mode change history to confirm the change history of the security mode; checking notifications to confirm various notifications provided by an external device; or logging in to an application that can operate the security mode. A reward system.

2. An operation belonging to the first type includes at least one of the following: setting the security mode to an alert mode that monitors for intrusion into the property, or setting it to a deactivation mode that does not monitor for intrusion into the property. The reward granting system according to claim 1.

3. The system further includes a determination means for determining which users are located within the property based on the positioning function or communication status of the mobile terminal possessed by the user, or the user's biometric information. The aforementioned granting means is If the operation to change the security mode is an operation to set the security mode to a manned security mode that monitors the property when it is occupied, the operator who performed the operation and the user who was in the area at the time the operation was performed shall be granted the aforementioned benefits. The reward granting system according to claim 1 or 2.

4. A reward system that grants benefits to multiple users who use a security device that monitors intrusion into a property based on multiple security modes, When the aforementioned user performs an operation on the security device, the granting means grants the aforementioned benefit to the aforementioned multiple users, including the operator who performed the operation, if the operation belongs to a first type, and grants the aforementioned benefit to the operator who performed the operation if the operation belongs to a second type different from the first type. A notification means for notifying users who have been granted a benefit of information about that benefit, It has, An operation belonging to the first type is an operation to set the security mode to an unmanned security mode that monitors the property when the property is unmanned, An operation belonging to the second type described above is an operation to set the security mode to a manned security mode, which monitors the property when the property is occupied. A reward system.

5. A reward system that grants rewards to each property and each of the multiple users associated with said property, When the user performs an operation on a security device that monitors intrusion into the property based on multiple security modes, the granting means grants a benefit to the property if the operation belongs to a first type, and grants a benefit to the operator who performed the operation if the operation belongs to a second type different from the first type. A notification means for notifying users who have been granted a benefit, or users associated with the aforementioned property to which the benefit has been granted, of information about the benefit, It has, The operation belonging to the first category includes at least an operation to change the security mode set in the property, A reward granting system in which operations belonging to the second type include at least one of the following: mode change history confirmation to check the history of changes in the security mode, notification confirmation to check various notifications provided by an external device, or logging in to an application that can operate the security mode.

6. A computer included in a rewards system that grants benefits to multiple users who utilize a security device that monitors intrusion into a property based on multiple security modes, When the aforementioned user performs an operation on the security device, if the operation belongs to the first type, the steps include granting the aforementioned benefits to the aforementioned multiple users, including the operator who performed the operation, When the operation described above belongs to a second category different from the first category, the operator who performed the operation is granted a benefit; The steps include transmitting information about the benefit to a device operated by the user who has been granted the benefit, A program to execute, The operation belonging to the first category includes at least an operation to change the security mode set in the property, The operations belonging to the second type described above include at least one of the following: checking the mode change history to confirm the change history of the security mode; checking notifications to confirm various notifications provided by an external device; or logging in to an application that can operate the security mode. program.

7. A computer included in a benefit granting system that grants benefits to both the property and the user associated with that property, When the user performs an operation on a security device that monitors intrusion into the property based on multiple security modes, if the operation belongs to the first type, the property is granted a privilege; When the operation described above belongs to a second category different from the first category, the operator who performed the operation is granted a benefit; The steps include transmitting information about the benefit to a device operated by a user who has been granted the benefit, or a user associated with the property to which the benefit has been granted, A program to execute, The operation belonging to the first category includes at least an operation to change the security mode set in the property, The operations belonging to the second type described above include at least one of the following: checking the mode change history to confirm the change history of the security mode; checking notifications to confirm various notifications provided by an external device; or logging in to an application that can operate the security mode. program.

8. A reward system that grants rewards to each property and each of the multiple users associated with said property, When the user performs an operation on a security device that monitors intrusion into the property based on multiple security modes, the granting means grants a benefit to the property if the operation belongs to a first type, and grants a benefit to the operator who performed the operation if the operation belongs to a second type different from the first type. A notification means for notifying users who have been granted a benefit, or users associated with the aforementioned property to which the benefit has been granted, of information about the benefit, It has, An operation belonging to the first type is an operation to set the security mode to an unmanned security mode that monitors the property when the property is unmanned, An operation belonging to the second type described above is an operation to set the security mode to a manned security mode, which monitors the property when the property is occupied. A reward system.

9. A computer included in a rewards system that grants benefits to multiple users who utilize a security device that monitors intrusion into a property based on multiple security modes, When the aforementioned user performs an operation on the security device, if the operation belongs to the first type, the steps include granting the aforementioned benefits to the aforementioned multiple users, including the operator who performed the operation, When the operation described above belongs to a second category different from the first category, the operator who performed the operation is granted a benefit; The steps include transmitting information about the benefit to a device operated by the user who has been granted the benefit, A program to execute, An operation belonging to the first type is an operation to set the security mode to an unmanned security mode that monitors the property when the property is unmanned, An operation belonging to the second type described above is an operation to set the security mode to a manned security mode, which monitors the property when the property is occupied. program.

10. A computer included in a benefit granting system that grants benefits to both the property and the user associated with that property, When an operation is performed on a security device that monitors intrusion into the property based on multiple security modes, if the operation belongs to the first type, the step of granting a privilege to the property, When the operation described above belongs to a second category different from the first category, the operator who performed the operation is granted a benefit; The steps include transmitting information about the benefit to a device operated by a user who has been granted the benefit, or a user associated with the property to which the benefit has been granted, A program to execute, An operation belonging to the first type is an operation to set the security mode to an unmanned security mode that monitors the property when the property is unmanned, An operation belonging to the second type described above is an operation to set the security mode to a manned security mode, which monitors the property when the property is occupied. program.

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