Monitoring system, monitoring terminal, and program

Abstract

To enable a watcher to easily recognize state changes in presence / absence of a watching target person in the past.SOLUTION: A watching system is a system for watching a watching target person. The watching system includes a display unit 705 for displaying first display information indicating a current state including at least presence / absence of the watching target person, and a storage unit 702 for storing change history of the presence / absence of the watching target person. When the change history indicates that the presence / absence of the watching target person has changed within a past predetermined time, the display unit 705 displays second display information indicating that the presence / absence has changed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a technique for monitoring a person to be monitored.

Background Art

[0002] A system for monitoring a person to be monitored is known. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a technique for confirming the safety of an occupant by using a passive sensor that detects the movement of a person in a living room. Patent Document 2 discloses a technique for confirming the safety of a person to be monitored by using the usage history of a television receiver.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Monitors have a need to know not only the current state of the person to be monitored but also what kind of state the person has been in until the current state. In particular, when the person to be monitored has gone out or has just returned home, knowing this can enable the person to be monitored to be more appropriately monitored. However, in the conventional technology, it is difficult to immediately tell that the person to be monitored has gone out or has just returned home.

[0005] One object of the present invention is to enable a monitor to easily recognize a change in the past presence / absence state of the person to be monitored.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] One aspect of the present invention provides a monitoring system for monitoring a person being monitored who uses a management area, comprising: a display means for displaying first display information indicating the current status of the person being monitored, including at least whether they are present or absent; and a storage means for storing a history of changes in the presence or absence of the person being monitored, wherein the display means displays second display information indicating that the presence or absence of the person being monitored has changed within a predetermined time period in the past, based on the change history.

[0007] The first display information may include an image indicating whether the person being monitored is currently in the management area, and the second display information may include a transition image using a person to show the change in the presence or absence state.

[0008] The change history includes the change in the monitored person from being absent to being present upon returning home, and the transition image may be an image representing the person returning home.

[0009] The change history includes going out, which changes the monitored person from being present to being absent, and the transition image may be an image representing the person going out.

[0010] The display means may display the first display information if there is no change in presence or absence within the predetermined time, and may display the second display information followed by the first display information if there is a change in presence or absence within the predetermined time.

[0011] The first display information includes a person image corresponding to the current activity level of the person being monitored. The display means may display the first display information if there is no change in presence or absence within the predetermined time, or it may display the second display information instead of the first display information if there is a change in presence or absence within the predetermined time.

[0012] The storage means stores the security mode setting history of the security device that monitors the management area as the change history, and the display means may display the second display information if the security mode setting history indicates that the presence or absence of the person being monitored has changed within the past predetermined time period.

[0013] Another aspect of the present invention provides a monitoring terminal for monitoring a person being monitored who uses a management area, comprising: a display means for displaying first display information indicating the current status of the person being monitored, including at least whether they are present or absent; and a storage means for storing a history of changes in the presence or absence of the person being monitored, wherein the display means displays second display information indicating that the presence or absence of the person being monitored has changed within a predetermined time period in the past, based on the change history.

[0014] A further aspect of the present invention provides a program for a computer used to monitor a person being monitored in a management area, which includes the steps of: displaying first display information indicating the current status of the person being monitored, including at least whether they are present or absent; storing a history of changes in the presence or absence of the person being monitored; and, if the change history indicates that the presence or absence of the person being monitored has changed within a predetermined time period in the past, displaying second display information indicating that there has been a change in the presence or absence state. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] According to the present invention, the caregiver can easily recognize past changes in the presence or absence of the person being monitored. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0016] [Figure 1] This figure shows an example of the configuration of a monitoring system according to the embodiment. [Figure 2] This figure shows an example of a controller configuration. [Figure 3] This figure shows an example of the configuration of a server device. [Figure 4]This is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a wearable terminal. [Figure 5] This is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a user terminal. [Figure 6] This is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a user terminal. [Figure 7] This is a diagram showing an example of an operation pattern table. [Figure 8] This is a sequence chart showing an example of an operation for a caregiver to check the status of a care recipient. [Figure 9] This is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed when the care recipient has neither gone out nor returned home within a predetermined time up to the reference time and is currently in the monitoring area. [Figure 10] This is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed when the care recipient has neither gone out nor returned home within a predetermined time up to the reference time and has currently gone out from the monitoring area. [Figure 11] This is a diagram showing an example of a home top screen displayed when the care recipient has returned home within a predetermined time up to the reference time and is currently in the monitoring area. [Figure 12] This is a diagram showing an example of an out top screen displayed when the care recipient has gone out within a predetermined time up to the reference time and has currently gone out from the monitoring area.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0017] 1. Configuration FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a care system 10 according to an embodiment. The care system 10 provides a monitoring service for monitoring abnormalities such as intrusion into a monitoring area, and a care service for monitoring the status of care recipients such as the elderly who enter and leave the monitoring area (an example of the "management area" according to the present invention). In this care service, not only the current state of the care recipient (whether at home or out), but also whether the care recipient has gone out or returned home within a predetermined past time, that is, the past state of the care recipient can be known, and the caregiver can share information regarding the health state of the care recipient.

[0018] The monitoring system 10 comprises multiple sensors 100, a controller 200, a setting unit 300, a server device 400, a wearable terminal 500, a user terminal 600, and a user terminal 700. The multiple sensors 100, the controller 200, and the setting unit 300 are installed in a monitoring area such as the residence of the person being monitored and are connected via a communication network 11 such as a LAN (Local Area Network). The server device 400 is installed in a monitoring center operated by a business operator that provides monitoring and surveillance services. Both the wearable terminal 500 and the user terminal 600 are held by the person being monitored. The wearable terminal 500 is worn by the person being monitored. The user terminal 600 is held by the person being monitored. The user terminal 700 is held by the monitor and used to monitor the person being monitored. The controller 200, the server device 400, the user terminal 600, and the user terminal 700 are connected via a communication network 12 including the Internet and a mobile communication network. User terminals 600 and 700 both communicate with server device 400. The wearable terminal 500 and user terminal 600 are connected wirelessly.

[0019] The multiple sensors 100 include intrusion detection sensors 100 and monitoring sensors 100. The intrusion monitoring sensors 100 detect intruders into the monitoring area and output detection information indicating the detection result. The monitoring sensors 100 detect the movements of monitored persons in the monitoring area and output detection information indicating the detection result.

[0020] If the monitoring area 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, at openings such as front doors and windows, in areas of traffic such as corridors and living rooms within 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. Sensors 100 for intrusion monitoring include sensors that detect opening and closing, such as window / door sensors, and motion sensors that detect the presence of people. Intrusion monitoring sensors 100 may also be used as monitoring sensors 100. Monitoring sensors 100 include lighting / appliance operation detection sensors.

[0021] Window / door sensors are installed in openings such as front doors, windows, and gates to detect the opening of doors, windows, and other opening / closing mechanisms. Examples of window / door sensors include sensors that detect door opening by detecting changes in magnetic fields, 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. In addition to their use as motion sensors, 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 the person being monitored. Lighting / appliance operation detection sensors detect operations on home appliances. Lighting / appliance operation detection sensors may be installed on home appliances to 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 operation on the appliance may be detected based on these operation signals. Examples of appliances include television receivers, lighting fixtures, air conditioners, heaters, electric fans, electric kettles, radios, water, gas, and electricity. For example, if it is detected that the television has been operated, the location where the television is installed (e.g., living room) and the time of operation can be used to determine that the person being monitored turned on the television in the living room. Furthermore, a sensor that detects the usage of utilities such as water, gas, and electricity may be used as the monitoring sensor 100.

[0022] The controller 200 uses the intrusion monitoring sensor 100 to monitor for intrusion into the monitoring area where the monitored person resides, based on the security mode set according to the operator of the monitored person. The controller 200 is an example of a "security device" according to the present invention. For example, when an intruder is detected by the intrusion monitoring sensor 100, the controller 200 notifies the server device 400 that an intruder has entered the monitoring area, for example by transmitting an abnormality signal. The controller 200 has three security modes: unmanned security mode, manned security mode, and deactivation mode.

[0023] The unmanned security mode is a security mode that monitors the entire monitoring area. The unmanned security mode is used when the person being monitored is out and the monitoring area is unmanned. In unmanned security mode, when detection information is output from the intrusion monitoring sensor 100, an abnormality signal is sent from the controller 200 to the server device 400. When the unmanned security mode is set, it is preferable that the sensor 100 that monitors the exit route of the person being monitored starts detecting intruders after a predetermined time has elapsed since the unmanned security mode was set, in order to prevent false detection of the person being monitored as an intruder when they leave the building.

[0024] The manned security mode is a security mode that monitors only a portion of the monitoring area. The manned security mode is used when a person to be monitored is present in the monitoring area, and when monitoring for intruders is required in areas where the person to be monitored is not present. For example, in manned security mode, predetermined outer areas such as the front door, windows, gates, and the exterior of the residence are monitored to detect intrusion into the monitoring area from the outside. Alternatively, from among multiple areas included in the monitoring area, a designated area may be monitored according to the actions of the person to be monitored. In manned security mode, when detection information is output from an intrusion monitoring sensor 100 installed in the outer area or a designated area (such as the second floor), an abnormality 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 area or a designated area, this detection information is ignored, and no abnormality signal is sent from the controller 200 to the server device 400.

[0025] The deactivation mode is a security mode in which the monitored area is not monitored. The deactivation mode is used when there is a person to be monitored in the monitored area and there is no need to monitor for intruders. In deactivation mode, intruders in the monitored area are not monitored, and even if detection information is output from the intrusion monitoring sensor 100, this detection information is ignored, and no abnormal signal is sent from the controller 200 to the server device 400.

[0026] Furthermore, the controller 200 performs monitoring of the person being monitored using the monitoring sensor 100. For example, if no detection information is output from the monitoring sensor 100 for a predetermined period of time, the controller 200 notifies the server device 400 that the person being monitored has not moved for a predetermined period of time, for example by sending an abnormality signal.

[0027] The setting unit 300 accepts operations 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 the house or returning home.

[0028] When the server device 400 receives an abnormal signal from the controller 200, it outputs information about the monitoring area and the person being monitored, prompting the monitoring sensor operator to confirm the person being monitored and security guards to respond when they rush to the monitoring area. The server device 400 also provides various types of information used for monitoring the person being monitored to the user terminal 700.

[0029] The wearable device 500 detects various information about the person being monitored and is used by the person being monitored to view various information about the monitoring service and the monitoring service. Examples of the wearable device 500 include a wristwatch-type wearable device, a glasses-type wearable device, and a ring-type wearable device.

[0030] The user terminal 600 is used by the person being monitored to view the monitoring service and various information related to the monitoring service. Examples of user terminals 600 include smartphones, mobile phones, and tablet devices.

[0031] The user terminal 700 is used by the caregiver to view various information related to the monitoring service. Examples of the user terminal 700 include smartphones, mobile phones, personal computers, and tablet devices. The user terminal 700 is an example of a "caregiver terminal" according to the present invention.

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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 memory unit 202 is a memory that stores various data such as programs for realizing the functions of the device and the currently set security mode. For example, the memory 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.

[0034] The control unit 204 receives various operations on the device, such as setting the security mode. For example, the control unit 204 includes a touch sensor that receives operations on the screen of the display unit 205 and an operation button that receives an operation to set the security mode. The display unit 205 displays various information such as 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 sound unit 206 outputs various sounds such as a sound to signal the occurrence of an abnormality and message voices. For example, the sound unit 206 includes a speaker.

[0035] The control unit 201 functions as an acquisition means 211, a setting means 212, and a transmission means 213. 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.

[0036] The acquisition means 211 acquires detection information output from the sensor 100. Furthermore, when an operation to set the security mode is performed using the setting unit 300, the acquisition means 211 acquires operation information indicating this operation.

[0037] The setting means 212 sets one of several security modes in response to the operation of the person being monitored. If 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. If an operation to set a security mode is performed using the setting unit 300, the setting means 212 sets the security mode corresponding to the operation information acquired by the acquisition means 211.

[0038] The transmitting means 213 transmits to the server device 400 the detection information of the sensor 100 acquired by the acquisition means 211 and security mode information indicating the security mode set by the setting means 212. The detection information includes information indicating the type of sensor 100, the date and time of detection when the sensor 100 detected the target, and the location where the sensor 100 is installed. The detection information may be transmitted each time detection information is output from the sensor 100, or the detection information may be temporarily stored in the storage unit 202 each time detection information is output from the sensor 100 and 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 may be transmitted each time the security mode is changed, or the security mode information may be temporarily stored in the storage unit 202 each time the security mode is changed and transmitted in batches at predetermined time intervals.

[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 determination means 412, an analysis means 413, and a transmission means 414. 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, healthcare data of the person being monitored measured by the wearable terminal 500, and security mode information. This information acquired by the acquisition means 411 is stored in the storage unit 402 in association with the identifier of the person being monitored. The security mode information stored in the storage unit 402 indicates the security mode setting history by the controller 200.

[0042] The determination means 412 uses the detection information or healthcare data from the sensor 100 acquired by the acquisition means 411 to determine the activity level of the person being monitored.

[0043] The analysis means 413 analyzes the activity status of the person being monitored using the detection information from the sensor 100 and healthcare data acquired by the acquisition means 411.

[0044] The transmission means 414 transmits the activity level determined by the determination means 412, the analysis results from the analysis means 413, and security mode information to the user terminal 700.

[0045] Figure 4 shows an example of the configuration of a wearable terminal 500. The wearable terminal 500 comprises a control unit 501, a storage unit 502, a communication unit 503, an operation unit 504, a display unit 505, and a sensor unit 506. Each part of the wearable terminal 500 is connected via a bus. The control unit 501, storage unit 502, communication unit 503, operation unit 504, and display unit 505 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 502 stores an application program for realizing the functions of the wearable terminal 500. The operation unit 504 includes, for example, a touch sensor that accepts operations on the screen of the display unit 505 and operation buttons that accept various operations.

[0046] The sensor unit 506 includes various sensors that detect various types of information, including the movements and biometric information of the person being monitored. The sensor unit 506 includes a GPS (Global Positioning System) or GNSS (global navigation satellite system) receiver, a geomagnetic sensor, an altimeter, a blood oxygen saturation sensor, a heart rate sensor, an accelerometer, and a gyroscope. The GPS or GNSS receiver receives signals from GPS or GNSS satellites and measures the position of the wearable terminal 500 based on the received signals. The geomagnetic sensor measures the direction of the wearable terminal 500 by detecting the Earth's magnetic field. The altimeter measures the altitude of the wearable terminal 500. The blood oxygen saturation sensor measures the oxygen concentration in the blood of the person being monitored. The heart rate sensor measures the heart rate of the person being monitored. The accelerometer measures the acceleration of the wearable terminal 500. The gyroscope measures the angular velocity of the wearable terminal 500.

[0047] The control unit 501 functions as a measuring means 511 and a transmitting means 512. These functions are realized when the control unit 501 executes a program stored in the storage unit 502, and the control unit 501 performs calculations or controls various parts of the wearable terminal 500.

[0048] The measurement means 511 measures various measurements related to the health management of the person being monitored using the detection results of the sensor unit 506. These measurements are performed using known techniques. These measurements are divided into measurements related to the person being monitored's biological function (vital data) and measurements related to the person being monitored's activity (activity data). For example, measurements related to the person being monitored's biological function include the level of oxygen taken into the blood, heart rate at rest or while walking, and electrocardiogram. Measurements related to the person being monitored's activity include the number of steps taken, distance traveled while walking or running, gait asymmetry, stride length, walking speed, exercise time equivalent to or greater than brisk walking, time spent standing and moving, calories burned while active or at rest, and workout information.

[0049] The transmission means 512 transmits healthcare data indicating the measured values ​​measured by the measurement means 511 to the user terminal 600. The healthcare data includes the measured values ​​measured by the measurement means 511 and the date and time of the measurement. The healthcare data is transmitted, for example, at predetermined time intervals.

[0050] Figure 5 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, display unit 605, and sensor unit 606 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 and display unit 205 of the controller 200, and the sensor unit 506 of the wearable terminal 500, 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.

[0051] The control unit 601 functions as a transfer means 611. This function is achieved 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.

[0052] The transfer means 611 transfers the healthcare data received from the wearable terminal 500 to the server device 400.

[0053] Figure 6 shows an example of the configuration of a user terminal 700. The user terminal 700 comprises a control unit 701, a storage unit 702, a communication unit 703, an operation unit 704, and a display unit 705. Each part of the user terminal 700 is connected via a bus. The control unit 701, storage unit 702, communication unit 703, operation unit 704, and display unit 705 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 702 stores an application program for realizing the functions of the user terminal 700 (hereinafter referred to as the "monitoring app") and an operation pattern table 721. The storage unit 702 is an example of the "storage means" according to the present invention. The operation unit 704 includes, for example, a touch sensor that accepts operations on the screen of the display unit 705 and operation buttons that accept various operations. The display unit 705 is an example of a "display means" according to the present invention.

[0054] The control unit 701 functions as an acquisition means 711, a determination means 712, and a display control means 713. These functions are realized when the control unit 701 executes a program stored in the storage unit 702, performs calculations, or controls various parts of the user terminal 700.

[0055] The acquisition means 711 acquires information about the person being monitored from the server device 400, which is used to display information on the screen of the monitoring application. The information about the person being monitored includes the person's activity level, the results of the analysis of the person's activity status, and security mode information of the monitoring area in which the person being monitored enters and exits. The acquisition means 711 stores this information acquired from the server device 400 in the storage unit 702. As will be described later, the security mode information is an example of the "presence / absence change history" according to the present invention, as it shows past changes in the presence or absence state of the person being monitored in the monitoring area.

[0056] The determination means 712 determines whether the person being monitored is currently in the monitoring area based on the security mode information acquired by the acquisition means 711. For example, if the currently set security mode indicated by the latest security mode information is manned security mode or deactivated mode, it is assumed that the person being monitored is currently at home. In this case, the determination means 712 determines that the person being monitored is currently in the monitoring area. On the other hand, if the currently set security mode indicated by the latest security mode information is unmanned security mode, it is assumed that the person being monitored is currently out. In this case, the determination means 712 determines that the person being monitored is not currently in the monitoring area.

[0057] Furthermore, the determination means 712 determines, based on the security mode information acquired by the acquisition means 711, whether the person being monitored has moved between the inside and outside of the monitoring area within a predetermined time period up to the reference point. This movement includes returning home (moving from outside to inside the monitoring area) and going out (moving from inside to outside the monitoring area). "Returning home" means that the person being monitored changes from an absent state to a present state within the monitoring area, and "going out" means that the person being monitored changes from a present state to an absent state within the monitoring area. Here, "present state" means being in the monitoring area, and "absent state" means not being in the monitoring area. For example, if the security mode information indicates that the system switched from unmanned security mode to deactivation mode within a predetermined time period up to the reference point, it can be said that the person being monitored switched security modes in order to move from outside to inside the monitoring area. In this case, the determination means 712 determines that the person being monitored returned home (a change in state from absent to present) within a predetermined time period up to the reference point. Furthermore, if the security mode information indicates that the system switched from manned security mode or deactivated mode to unmanned security mode within a predetermined time period up to the reference point, it can be said that the person being monitored switched security modes in order to leave the monitoring area. In this case, the determination means 712 determines that the person being monitored left the premises (a change in status from present to absent) within a predetermined time period up to the reference point. On the other hand, if the security mode information indicates that neither a switch from unmanned security mode to deactivated mode nor a switch from manned security mode or deactivated mode to unmanned security mode occurred within a predetermined time period up to the reference point, the determination means 712 determines that the person being monitored neither left the premises nor returned home within a predetermined time period up to the reference point (no change in present / absent status). The determination means 712 then stores in the storage unit 702 the determination result of whether the presence or absence of the person being monitored changed within a predetermined time period in the past, based on the history of changes in the presence or absence of the person being monitored. In addition, the memory unit 702 may only store the security mode setting history, and the determination means 712 may determine whether or not the person being monitored has moved between the inside and outside of the monitoring area within a predetermined time period in the past, each time the monitoring application is launched.

[0058] The display control means 713 displays the first top screen of the monitoring application on the display unit 705 if the determination result of the determination means 712 stored in the memory unit 702 indicates that the presence or absence of the person being monitored has not changed within a predetermined time period in the past, that is, that the person being monitored has not moved between the inside and outside of the monitoring area within a predetermined time period up to the reference point. This first top screen indicates the current state of the person being monitored using at least one of an image and / or text. This current state includes the determination result of the determination means 712 regarding whether or not the person being monitored is currently in the monitoring area (presence or absence), and the activity level of the person being monitored acquired by the acquisition means 711. For example, the first top screen displays a presence / absence image indicating whether or not the person being monitored is currently in the monitoring area. This presence / absence image may be a combination of a background image and a person image, or it may be just a background image. The person image may also be an image that moves differently depending on the activity level of the person being monitored. Furthermore, the first top screen may also include the latest security mode information stored in the memory unit 702 and the results of the analysis of the activity status of the person being monitored. The first top screen is an example of the "first display information" according to the present invention.

[0059] On the other hand, if the determination result of the determination means 712 stored in the memory unit 702 indicates that the presence or absence of the person being monitored has changed within a predetermined time period in the past, that is, that the person being monitored has moved between the inside and outside of the monitoring area within a predetermined time period up to the reference point, the display control means 713 will display the second top screen of the monitoring application on the display unit 705 instead of the first top screen. The second top screen shows the past state changes of the person being monitored, and indicates by at least one of images and text that the person being monitored has moved between the inside and outside of the monitoring area (a change in presence or absence state, i.e., a change from absent to present or from present to absent in the management area). For example, the second top screen displays a transition image that indicates that the presence or absence of the person being monitored has changed within a predetermined time period in the past. This transition image includes a person image and background image representing the movement of the person being monitored going out or returning home, and a message indicating the person being monitored going out or returning home. Furthermore, the transition images indicate whether the person being monitored has left or returned home within a predetermined time period in the past, and can therefore be considered images indicating whether the person being monitored is currently out of the house or has returned home. The second top screen may also include the latest security mode information stored in the memory unit 702 and the results of the analysis of the person being monitored's activity status. The second top screen is an example of the "second display information" according to the present invention.

[0060] Figure 7 shows an example of an action pattern table 721. The action pattern table 721 stores presence / absence information indicating whether the person being monitored is in the monitoring area, multiple activity levels, and multiple action patterns for the person's image, all associated with each other. The presence / absence information includes "at home," indicating that the person being monitored is in the monitoring area, and "out," indicating that the person being monitored is not in the monitoring area. The multiple activity levels include degrees such as "large," "medium," and "small." The presence / absence information for "at home" is associated with three action patterns indicating actions performed indoors. These action patterns are each associated with activity levels such as "large," "medium," and "small." The presence / absence information for "out" is associated with three action patterns indicating actions performed outdoors. These action patterns are each associated with activity levels such as "large," "medium," and "small."

[0061] 2. Operation Figure 8 is a sequence chart showing an example of actions taken by a caregiver to check the status of the person being monitored. This action is initiated when the caregiver launches the monitoring app. The same applies to actions performed when the monitoring app screen is displayed, or when information on the monitoring app screen is updated (either by manual update or periodic automatic update).

[0062] In step S11, when the caregiver uses the operation unit 704 to launch the monitoring application, the control unit 701 of the user terminal 700 launches the monitoring application in response to this operation.

[0063] In step S12, the acquisition means 711 of the user terminal 700 sends a request to the server device 400 to acquire information about the person being monitored, which will be used to display the information on the monitoring application screen. This acquisition request includes the identifier of the person being monitored. The acquisition means 411 of the server device 400 receives this acquisition request.

[0064] In step S13, the determination means 412 of the server device 400 determines the current activity level of the person being monitored. Prior to this process, the transmission means 213 of the controller 200 transmits the detection information of the sensor 100 acquired by the acquisition means 211 to the server device 400. The acquisition means 411 of the server device 400 receives this detection information and stores it in the storage unit 402. In addition, the transmission means 512 of the wearable terminal 500 transmits healthcare data measured by the measurement means 511 to the server device 400 via the user terminal 600. The acquisition means 411 of the server device 400 receives this healthcare data and stores it in the storage unit 402.

[0065] The determination means 412 determines the activity level of the person being monitored using the healthcare data of the person being monitored stored in the memory unit 402. For example, the determination means 412 first identifies the identifier of the monitor being monitored by the monitor based on the monitor's identifier included in the acquisition request. The monitor's identifier and the person being monitored's identifier are pre-associated. Next, the determination means 412 extracts data measured during the target period from the healthcare data stored in the memory unit 402 in association with the person being monitored's identifier. The target period is a period up to the present time with a predetermined length, such as one or two hours. For example, if the monitoring app was launched by the monitor on April 15, 20XX at 17:00, the target period may be from 16:00 to 17:00. Then, the determination means 412 determines the activity level of the person being monitored by comparing the measured values ​​included in the extracted healthcare data with a pre-set threshold. For example, the determination means 412 determines the activity level to be "high" if the measured value is above the first threshold, determines the activity level to be "medium" if it is above the second threshold but below the first threshold, and determines the activity level to be "low" if it is below the second threshold.

[0066] Here, the activity level is determined using the number of steps included in the healthcare data. The target period is assumed to be from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM on April 15, 20XX, with a first step threshold of 2500 steps and a second step threshold of 1000 steps. For example, if the monitored person's step count from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM on April 15, 20XX, is 2000 steps, this is between 1000 and 2500 steps, so the activity level is determined to be "medium." While this example uses step count to determine the activity level, it may also be determined based on one or more other measurements such as walking distance, walking speed, or calories burned.

[0067] Furthermore, if the person being monitored is in the monitoring area during the target period, the sensor 100 installed in the monitoring area will also detect the person's movements. Therefore, if the person being monitored is in the monitoring area during the target period, the determination means 412 may determine the activity level of the person being monitored using detection information of the monitoring area into and out of which the person is stored in the storage unit 402, in addition to or instead of the healthcare data described above. For example, the determination means 412 extracts the detection information stored in the storage unit 402 in association with the identifier of the person being monitored that was detected during the target period. Subsequently, the determination means 412 uses the extracted detection information to count the number of times the person being monitored's activity was detected by the sensor 100 during the target period (hereinafter referred to as "number of detections"). Then, the determination means 412 compares the counted number of detections with a preset threshold to determine the activity level of the person being monitored. For example, the determination means 412 determines the activity level to be "high" if the number of detections is equal to or greater than the first threshold, determines the activity level to be "medium" if it is between the second threshold and the first threshold, and determines the activity level to be "low" if it is below the second threshold. The detection information detected by the sensor 100 is also included in the activity data. In other words, the sensor 100 measures the movements of the person being monitored, and the detection information is activity data that measures the movements of the person being monitored by the sensor 100.

[0068] Here, the target period is from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM on April 15, 20XX, and the first threshold for detection count is 10 times, and the second threshold is 4 times. For example, if the window sensor detects 3 times, the motion sensor detects 1 time, and the door sensor detects 1 time during the period from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM on April 15, 20XX, the total number of detections from these sensors is 5. Since this total number of detections is between 4 and 10, the activity level is determined to be "medium".

[0069] In step S14, the analysis means 413 of the server device 400 analyzes the activity status of the person being monitored over a predetermined period. The predetermined period may be, for example, one week, one day, one month, or at least two of these periods.

[0070] The analysis means 413 performs a first analysis to analyze the activity status of the person being monitored using the detection information stored in the memory unit 402. The results of this first analysis include, for example, a history of activity levels for each time period included in a predetermined period, statistics of activity levels during the predetermined period, and trend information of the person being monitored's activity status during the predetermined period. The activity level for each time period is obtained, for example, by determining the activity level of the person being monitored for each time period divided into predetermined time intervals such as one hour or two hours, using the method described above for determining the activity level of the person being monitored using the detection information. Statistics of activity levels are obtained, for example, by applying statistical processing to the activity levels. Statistics of activity levels include, for example, the average value and the sum. Trend information of the activity status is obtained, for example, by analyzing the statistics of activity levels using a predetermined algorithm. Trend information of the activity status may include characteristic detection information of sensor 100, such as the detection information of sensor 100 that last detected the person being monitored.

[0071] Furthermore, the analysis means 413 performs a second analysis using healthcare data stored in the memory unit 402 to analyze the activity status of the person being monitored. The results of this second analysis include, for example, a history of activity levels for each time period included in a predetermined period, statistics of activity levels during the predetermined period, statistics of each measurement value during the predetermined period, trend information of the person being monitored's activity status during the predetermined period, and the most recent representative measurement value. The activity level for each time period is obtained, for example, by determining the activity level of the person being monitored for each time period divided into predetermined time intervals such as one hour or two hours, using the method described above for determining the activity level of the person being monitored using healthcare data. Statistics of activity levels are obtained, for example, by applying statistical processing to the activity levels. Statistics of activity levels include, for example, the average value and the sum. Statistics of each measurement value are obtained, for example, by applying statistical processing to each measurement value. Statistics of each measurement value include, for example, the average value and the sum. Trend information of activity status is obtained, for example, by analyzing the statistics of activity levels using a predetermined algorithm. Trend information of activity status includes, for example, the rate of change compared with the statistics of activity levels in the previous period. Representative measurements are pre-selected measurement values ​​from among multiple types of measurement values ​​included in healthcare data.

[0072] In step S15, the transmitting means 414 of the server device 400 transmits information about the person being monitored, which is used to display on the monitoring application screen, to the user terminal 700. This information includes the activity level determined in step S13, the analysis results in step S14, and security mode information for the monitoring area in which the person being monitored enters and exits. Prior to this processing, the transmitting means 213 of the controller 200 transmits security mode information indicating the security mode set by the setting means 212 to the server device 400. The acquisition means 411 of the server device 400 receives this security mode information and stores it in the storage unit 402. The security mode information may be transmitted each time the security mode is changed, or it may be transmitted in batches at predetermined time intervals. The transmitting means 414 reads from the storage unit 402 of the server device 400 the security mode information associated with the identifier of the person being monitored whose setting date and time are within a predetermined time period and transmits it to the user terminal 700. This predetermined time period is, for example, 30 minutes. The user terminal 700's acquisition means 711 receives this information from the server device 400 and stores it in the storage unit 702.

[0073] In step S16, the determination means 712 of the user terminal 700 determines whether the person being monitored is currently in the monitoring area based on the security mode information stored in the memory unit 702. For example, if the currently set security mode indicated by the latest security mode information is the unmanned security mode, the determination means 712 determines that the person being monitored has left the monitoring area. On the other hand, if the currently set security mode indicated by the latest security mode information is the manned security mode or the deactivated mode, the determination means 712 determines that the person being monitored is in the monitoring area. The determination means 712 then stores this determination result in the memory unit 702.

[0074] In step S17, the determination means 712 of the user terminal 700 determines, based on the security mode information stored in the memory unit 702, whether the person being monitored went out or returned home within a predetermined time period up to the reference time when the monitoring application was launched (the current time when the monitoring application was launched). Here, it is assumed that the time when the monitoring application was launched is 17:00 on April 15, 20XX, and the predetermined time period is 30 minutes. For example, if the security mode information indicates that the system was switched from unmanned security mode to deactivated mode at 16:45 on April 15, 20XX, the determination means 712 determines that the person being monitored returned home within the predetermined time period up to the reference time. Also, if the security mode information indicates that the system was switched from manned security mode to unmanned security mode at 16:45 on April 15, 20XX, the determination means 712 determines that the person being monitored went out within the predetermined time period up to the reference time. On the other hand, if the security mode information indicates that neither a switch from unmanned security mode to deactivation mode nor a switch from manned security mode or deactivation mode to unmanned security mode occurred between 16:30 and 17:00 on April 15, 20XX, the determination means 712 determines that the person being monitored neither left nor returned home within the predetermined time period up to the reference point. The determination means 712 then stores this determination result in the storage unit 702.

[0075] If, in step S17, it is determined that the person being monitored has neither left nor returned home within the predetermined time period up to the reference point (the determination in step S17 is NO), the process proceeds to step S18, where the display control means 713 of the user terminal 700 displays the first top screen of the monitoring application on the display unit 705 based on the information stored in the memory unit 702. The first top screen shows the current status of the person being monitored, that is, whether or not the person being monitored is currently in the monitoring area, and the activity level of the person being monitored. The first top screen includes a home top screen 800 and an out top screen 850. If the determination result in step S16 indicates that the person being monitored is currently in the monitoring area, the display control means 713 displays the home top screen 800. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S16 indicates that the person being monitored is currently out of the monitoring area, the display control means 713 displays the out top screen 850.

[0076] Figure 9 shows an example of a screen displayed when the person being monitored has neither left nor returned home within the specified time period up to the reference point, and is currently in the monitoring area. In this case, the home top screen 800 is displayed first. The home top screen 800 includes a background image 801 indicating the indoors, a person image 802, current security mode information 803, and a summary 804 of the analysis results of the monitoring person's activity status in the monitoring area.

[0077] Background image 801 is, for example, an image showing a living room. Person image 802 is an image resembling a person and is placed in front of background image 801 to indicate that a person is in the room. Person image 802 is a video that performs different movements depending on the current activity level of the person being monitored. For example, if the activity level is "medium," the action pattern "sit and drink tea or read" is determined in the action pattern table 721 shown in Figure 7, which is associated with the presence / absence information "at home" and the activity level "medium." According to this action pattern, person image 802 performs the movements of sitting and drinking tea or reading. By displaying background image 801 and person image 802, the monitor can easily understand that the person being monitored is currently in the monitoring area and the person's activity level. Note that person image 802 may also be a character resembling a person.

[0078] Note that the action patterns shown in Figure 7 are just examples and are not limited to these examples. The multiple action patterns that represent actions performed indoors can be any action patterns that represent different actions depending on the level of activity. For example, the action pattern associated with the presence / absence information "at home" and the activity level "in progress" could be an action pattern that represents sitting and knitting.

[0079] The current security mode information 803 displays the currently set security mode and the date and time that security mode was set. For example, if the security mode indicated by the latest security mode information is manned security mode, and the date and time that manned security mode was set is April 15th, 16:00, then the current security mode information 803 will contain the strings "Manned Security Mode" and "4 / 15 16:00". The display of the current security mode information 803 makes it easy for the monitor to understand the currently set security mode.

[0080] The analysis summary 804 shows a summary of the results of the first analysis, which was performed using the detection information from sensor 100. For example, if the activity trend information of the monitored person obtained from the first analysis indicates that the monitored person does not go out often and tends to stay within the monitoring area, the analysis summary 804 will include the message "We often see you inside your home." Also, if the last time the monitored person was detected by sensor 100 was around 4:00, the analysis summary 804 will include the message "The last sensor detection was around 4:00." By displaying the analysis summary 804, the caregiver can understand the activity status of the monitored person.

[0081] Furthermore, if the caregiver swipes horizontally on the home top screen 800 to switch to another top screen, the away top screen 810 will be displayed instead of the home top screen 800. Similarly, if the caregiver swipes in the opposite direction on the away top screen 810, the display will switch back to the home top screen 800.

[0082] The "Outside" top screen 810 includes a background image 811 indicating the outdoors, the current security mode information 803 mentioned above, representative measurement values ​​813, and a summary 814 of the analysis results of the activity status of the monitored person while they are out. The "Outside" top screen 810 does not include any images of people. The background image 811 indicating the outdoors is, for example, an image showing the exterior of a house. By displaying the background image 811 and hiding the images of people, the monitor can easily understand that the monitored person is not currently outside the monitoring area and is still within the monitoring area.

[0083] The representative measurement 813 represents the most recent measurement of a predetermined type. In the example shown in Figure 9, the representative measurement 813 is used for steps taken, time spent standing and moving, and resting or walking heart rate.

[0084] Summary of Analysis Results 814 summarizes the results of the second analysis, which was conducted using healthcare data. For example, if the trend information on the activity status of the monitored individuals (health trend information of the monitored individuals) obtained from the second analysis shows that the monitored individuals' activity level this week is increasing compared to last week's activity level, then Summary of Analysis Results 814 will include the message, "It appears that activity levels have increased compared to last week."

[0085] The system returns to the home top screen 800, which includes a details button 805. When the caregiver presses the details button 805 using the control unit 704, the details screen 820 is displayed instead of the home top screen 800.

[0086] The details screen 820 contains information showing the detailed results of the analysis of the monitored person's activity status within the monitoring area. In the example shown in Figure 9, the details screen 820 includes a graph showing the monitored person's activity level and the set security mode for each time period on each day of the week. The horizontal axis of this graph represents each day of the week, and the vertical axis represents the time of day. In addition, the activity level of the monitored person and the set security mode are indicated by the color of the bars in this graph. Furthermore, the details screen 820 may also include a graph showing the monitored person's activity level and the set security mode for each time period of the day. In this case, the display of the weekly graph and the display of the daily graph may be switched depending on the monitored person's operation. By checking the set security mode (such as unattended security mode) on the details screen 820, the monitor can understand the time periods when the monitored person returned home / went out.

[0087] Figure 10 shows an example of a screen displayed when the person being monitored has not left or returned home within the specified time period up to the reference point, and is currently outside the monitoring area. In this case, the "Outside Top Screen" 850 is displayed first. The "Outside Top Screen" 850 includes the background image 811 indicating the outdoors, the person image 812, the current security mode information 806, and the summary 814 of the analysis results of the activity status of the person being monitored while outside.

[0088] The person image 812 is an image that mimics a person and is placed in front of the background image 811 to indicate that the person is outdoors. The person image 812 is a video that moves differently depending on the current activity level determined using healthcare data. For example, if the activity level is "medium," the motion pattern table 721 shown in Figure 7 determines the motion pattern "walking," which is associated with the presence / absence information "outside" and the activity level "medium." The person image 812 moves in a walking motion according to this motion pattern. By displaying the background image 811 and the person image 812, the caregiver can easily see that the person being monitored is currently outside the monitoring area and is not in the monitoring area, as well as the person's activity level.

[0089] The current security mode information 806, like the current security mode information 803 included in the above-mentioned outing top screen 810, shows the currently set security mode and the date and time that security mode was set. For example, if the security mode shown by the latest security mode information is unmanned security mode, and the date and time that unmanned security mode was set is April 15th, 16:00, then the current security mode information 803 will contain the strings "unmanned security mode" and "4 / 15 16:00". The display of the current security mode information 803 makes it easy for the caretaker to see the currently set security mode.

[0090] Furthermore, if the caregiver swipes horizontally on the "Out of Home" top screen 850 to switch to another top screen, the "Home" top screen 860 will be displayed instead of the "Out of Home" top screen 850. Similarly, swiping in the opposite direction on the "Home" top screen 860 will switch the display back to the "Out of Home" top screen 850.

[0091] The home-visit top screen 860 includes the background image 801 indicating the indoor environment, the current security mode information 806, and a summary 804 of the analysis results regarding the monitored person's activity status within the monitoring area. The home-visit top screen 860 does not include any images of people. By hiding the background image 801 and the images of people, the caregiver can easily see that the monitored person is currently out of the monitoring area and is not present within it.

[0092] The home top screen 860 includes the details button 805 mentioned above. When the caregiver presses the details button 805 using the control unit 704, the details screen 820 mentioned above is displayed instead of the home top screen 860.

[0093] Returning to Figure 8, if it is determined in step S17 that the person being monitored has left or returned home within a predetermined time (the determination in step S17 is YES), the process proceeds to step S19, where the display control means 713 of the user terminal 700 displays the second top screen of the monitoring application on the display unit 705 based on the information stored in the memory unit 702. The second top screen indicates whether the person being monitored is currently in the monitoring area and whether the person being monitored has left or returned home. The second top screen includes a home top screen 830 and an out top screen 870. If the determination result in step S16 indicates that the person being monitored is currently in the monitoring area, the display control means 713 displays the home top screen 830. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S16 indicates that the person being monitored is currently out of the monitoring area, the display control means 713 displays the out top screen 870.

[0094] Figure 11 shows an example of the home top screen 830 displayed when the person being monitored has returned home within a predetermined time frame up to the reference point and is currently in the monitoring area. The home top screen 800 includes the aforementioned background image 801 indicating the indoors, a person image 832, current security mode information 833, and an explanation field 831. The person image 832, like the person image 802 described above, is placed in front of the background image 801 to indicate that a person is inside the room. However, unlike the person image 802 described above, the person image 832 is a video that moves according to the judgment result of step S17. If the judgment result of step S17 indicates that the person being monitored has returned home within a predetermined time frame, the person image 832 moves to indicate that the person has returned home. For example, as shown in Figures 11(a) to (c), the person image 832 walks from the edge of the room indicated by the background image 801 towards a table placed inside the room.

[0095] As shown in Figures 11(a) to 11(c), the image 832 of a person walking from the edge of the room towards a table placed inside the room, when combined with the background image 801, indicates that the person being monitored has returned home. On the other hand, the image 832 of a person who has walked towards the table and is positioned near the table, as shown in Figure 11(c), when combined with the background image 801, indicates that the person being monitored who has returned home is currently in the monitoring area.

[0096] The current security mode information 833, like the current security mode information 803 described above, shows the currently set security mode and the date and time that security mode was set. For example, if the security mode shown by the latest security mode information is deactivation mode, and the date and time that deactivation mode was set is April 15th, 16:45, then the current security mode information 833 will contain the strings "deactivation mode" and "4 / 15 16:45". The display of the current security mode information 833 makes it easy for the monitor to understand the currently set security mode.

[0097] Description field 831 includes the message "The person under surveillance has just returned home," indicating that the person under surveillance has returned home within the designated time. Description field 831 may also include at least a portion of the summary of the analysis results of the person under surveillance's activity status within the monitoring area. The display of background image 801, person image 832, and the message in description field 831 makes it easy for the caregiver to understand that the person under surveillance has returned home within the designated time up to the reference point and is currently in the monitoring area.

[0098] Furthermore, the screen transitions when the caregiver switches to another top screen on the home top screen 830, and when the caregiver presses the details button 805 using the control unit 704, are the same as those for the home top screen 800 described above, so their explanation will be omitted.

[0099] Figure 12 shows an example of the outing top screen 870, which is displayed when the person being monitored has left the house within a predetermined time period up to the reference point and is currently outside the monitoring area. The home top screen 800 includes the background image 811 indicating the outdoors as described above, a person image 872, current security mode information 876, the representative measurement value 813 as described above, and an explanation field 871. The person image 872, like the person image 812 described above, is placed in front of the background image 811 to indicate that the person is outdoors. However, unlike the person image 812, the person image 872 is a video that moves according to the judgment result of step S17. If the judgment result of step S17 indicates that the person being monitored has left the house within a predetermined time period, the person image 872 moves to indicate that the person has left. For example, as shown in Figure 11, the person image 872 walks gradually away from the front of the house indicated by the background image 811.

[0100] As shown in Figures 12(a) to 12(c), the image 872 of a person walking gradually away from the front of the house, when combined with the background image 811, indicates that the person being monitored is out. On the other hand, the image 872 of a person located away from the house after walking gradually away, as shown in Figure 12(c), when combined with the background image 811, indicates that the person being monitored is out and is not currently in the monitoring area.

[0101] The current security mode information 876, like the current security mode information 806 described above, shows the currently set security mode and the date and time that security mode was set. For example, if the security mode shown by the latest security mode information is unmanned security mode, and the date and time that unmanned security mode was set is April 15th, 16:45, then the current security mode information 876 will contain the strings "unmanned security mode" and "4 / 15 16:45". The display of the current security mode information 876 makes it easy for the monitor to understand the currently set security mode.

[0102] Description field 871 contains the message "The person being monitored left the house a short while ago," indicating that the person being monitored left the house within the specified time frame. Description field 871 may also contain at least a portion of the summary of the analysis results regarding the person being monitored's activity within the monitoring area. The display of the background image 811, the person image 872, and the message in description field 871 makes it easy for the monitor to understand that the person being monitored left the house within the specified time frame up to the reference point and is currently outside the monitoring area.

[0103] Note that the outing top screen 870 is not limited to the example shown in Figure 12. In another example, the outing top screen 870 may include a background image 801 indicating an indoor setting instead of a background image 811 indicating an outdoor setting, and may include another person image instead of a person image 872. The other person image, for example, walks from near a table placed in the room indicated by the background image 801 to the edge of the room, in the opposite direction to the movement of the person image 832 shown in Figure 11, and then disappears. The other person image, in combination with the background image 801, indicates that the person being monitored has left the monitoring area. Furthermore, the other person image that disappears after walking to the edge of the room, in combination with the background image 801, indicates that the person being monitored is not currently in the monitoring area.

[0104] In yet another example, the outing top screen 870 initially includes a background image 801 indicating an indoor setting and another person image, as in the other example described above, and then may include a background image 811 indicating an outdoor setting and a person image 872, as shown in Figure 12, instead of background image 801 and the other person image. While the indoor setting background image 801 is displayed, the other person image walks from near a table in the room indicated by background image 801 to the edge of the room, as described above. When the background image changes from indoor setting 801 to outdoor setting 811, person image 872 walks gradually away from the front of the house indicated by background image 811, as shown in Figure 12. The other person image and person image 872, through their movements and in combination with background images 801 and 811, respectively, indicate that the person being monitored has left the monitoring area. In addition, person image 872, in combination with background image 811, indicates that the person being monitored has left the monitoring area and is not currently in the monitoring area.

[0105] Furthermore, if the caregiver switches to another top screen on the outing top screen 870, or if the caregiver presses the details button 805 using the control unit 704 on another top screen, the screen transitions will be the same as those for the outing top screen 850 described above, so their explanation will be omitted.

[0106] According to the embodiment described above, if the person being monitored moves between the inside and outside of the monitoring area within a predetermined time period up to the reference point, the home-based top screen 830 shown in Figure 11 or the out-of-home top screen 870 shown in Figure 12 is displayed, allowing the caregiver to easily recognize past changes in the monitored person's presence or absence. In the embodiment described above, since the home-based top screen 830 or out-of-home top screen 870 of the monitoring app displays that the monitored person has moved between the inside and outside of the monitoring area within a predetermined time period, the caregiver can easily recognize not only the monitored person's current state but also past changes in their presence or absence without having to transition to the details screen 820. This reduces the burden on the caregiver. Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the process shown in Figure 8 is initiated when the caregiver starts the monitoring app. Therefore, compared to a configuration that notifies the caregiver every time the monitored person goes out or returns home, this configuration allows for more flexible monitoring by the caregiver while respecting the monitored person's privacy. Furthermore, when monitoring a person who will be returning home or going out (to a hospital, extracurricular activities, etc.) at a predetermined time, opening the app immediately after that time (within a set time frame) allows users to intuitively understand, through animation alone, that the person is acting according to their schedule.

[0107] Furthermore, the home-based top screen 830 shown in Figure 11 and the out-of-home top screen 870 shown in Figure 12 include background images 801 and 811 indicating the current location of the person being monitored, as well as a person image 832 indicating the person returning home and a person image 872 indicating the person leaving, respectively. Therefore, the caregiver can intuitively recognize whether the person being monitored has left or returned home and their current location within a predetermined time period up to the reference point. In addition, the home-based top screen 830 shown in Figure 11 includes a person image 832 walking from the edge of the room towards a table placed inside the room, so the caregiver can intuitively recognize that the person being monitored is currently within the monitoring area after returning home. Similarly, the out-of-home top screen 870 shown in Figure 12 includes a person image 872 walking gradually away from the front of the house, so the caregiver can intuitively recognize that the person being monitored is currently outside the monitoring area after leaving.

[0108] Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, if the person being monitored moves between the inside and outside of the monitoring area within a predetermined time until the reference point, the home top screen 830 shown in Figure 11 or the outing top screen 870 shown in Figure 12 is displayed instead of the home top screen 800 shown in Figure 9 or the outing top screen 850 shown in Figure 10. As described above, the home top screen 830 shown in Figure 11 and the outing top screen 870 shown in Figure 12 do not display information indicating the activity level of the person being monitored. If, for example, information indicating the activity level of the person being monitored after leaving or returning home were displayed, similar to the home top screen 800 shown in Figure 9 or the outing top screen 850 shown in Figure 10, when the person being monitored leaves or returns home within a predetermined time until the reference point, the activity level of the person being monitored over a relatively short period would be displayed. This could result in insufficient data for analyzing the activity level, leading to an underestimation of the activity level, which is not necessarily appropriate. Since the caregiver wants to know whether the person being monitored is active, an inappropriate display could cause anxiety. According to the embodiment described above, it is possible to prevent the display of the activity level of the person being monitored over such a relatively short period. Furthermore, since going out itself is an activity that involves a significant amount of activity, if the caregiver is aware that the person being monitored has gone out, they can understand that the person was active.

[0109] Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, since the departure or return of the monitored person is determined based on the security mode information, it is possible to determine the departure or return of the monitored person without providing a separate means for detecting the departure or return of the monitored person.

[0110] 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.

[0111] Variation 1 In the embodiments described above, even if the person being monitored goes out or returns home within a predetermined time frame up to the reference point, information corresponding to the current activity level of the person being monitored may be displayed. For example, in the home top screen 830 shown in Figure 11, the person image 832 may perform a movement indicating returning home, and then perform a movement corresponding to the current activity level of the person being monitored. Specifically, if the current activity level of the person being monitored is "medium," the person image 832 may walk from the edge of the room shown by the background image 801 towards a table placed in the room (an example of second display information), and then perform a movement to sit down and drink tea or read (an example of first display information). Similarly, in the out top screen 870 shown in Figure 12, the person image 872 may perform a movement indicating going out (an example of second display information), and then perform a movement corresponding to the current activity level of the person being monitored (an example of first display information). Specifically, if the current activity level of the person being monitored is "medium," the person image 872 may walk gradually away from the front of the house shown by the background image 811, and then continue walking. With this configuration, even if the person being monitored leaves or returns home within a predetermined time frame up to the reference point, the caregiver can easily recognize the person's current activity level.

[0112] Variation 2 In the embodiment described above, if the person being monitored leaves or returns home within a predetermined time frame up to a reference point, in addition to information indicating whether the person being monitored is currently in the monitoring area and the person's activity level, information indicating whether the person being monitored has left or returned home may be displayed. For example, if the person being monitored leaves or returns home within a predetermined time frame, the home-visit top screen 800 shown in Figure 9 or the out-of-visit top screen 850 shown in Figure 10 will be displayed. As described above, the background image 801 and person image 802 included in the home-visit top screen 800, or the background image 811 and person image 812 included in the out-of-visit top screen 850, indicate whether the person being monitored is currently in the monitoring area. Furthermore, the person image 802 included in the home-visit top screen 800 or the person image 812 included in the out-of-visit top screen 850 indicates the person's activity level through their movement. In this modified example, the home-visit top screen 800 or the out-of-visit top screen 850 further includes a message indicating that the person being monitored left or returned home within a predetermined time frame up to a reference point. With this configuration, if the person being monitored leaves or returns home within a predetermined time frame up to the reference point, the monitor can easily recognize both the person's current state and the fact that they left or returned home within the predetermined time frame up to the reference point.

[0113] Variation 3 In the embodiments described above, it is not necessary to display information corresponding to the current activity level of the person being monitored. For example, in the home top screen 800 shown in Figure 9, the person image 802 may be a still image placed in front of the background image 801. Similarly, in the out top screen 850 shown in Figure 10, the person image 812 may be a still image placed in front of the background image 811.

[0114] Variation 4 In the embodiments described above, the person images 832 and 872 do not necessarily have to be moving images. For example, in the home top screen 830 shown in Figure 11, a still image of a person located at the edge of the room, as shown in Figure 11(a), and a still image of a person located near the table, as shown in Figure 11(c), may be displayed alternately. Similarly, in the out top screen 870 shown in Figure 12, a still image of a person located in front of the house, as shown in Figure 12(a), and a still image of a person located away from the house, as shown in Figure 12(c), may be displayed alternately. Even in this example, the person images included in the home top screen 830 and the person images included in the out top screen 870 indicate the return home and departure of the person being monitored, respectively. In another example, the person images included in the home top screen 830 and the person images included in the out top screen 870 may be still images placed in front of the background images 801 and 811, respectively. However, as explained in the embodiments described above, the explanation fields 831 and 871 each contain a message indicating the return home or departure of the person being monitored. Therefore, in this example, this message indicates whether the person being monitored has left or returned home. Even with this modified configuration, the monitor can easily recognize whether the person being monitored has left or returned home within the predetermined time period up to the reference point.

[0115] Variation 5 In the embodiments described above, the home-visit top screens 800 and 830 may include a background image indicating the room in which the person being monitored is currently located. In this modified version, the information about the person being monitored transmitted from the server device 400 to the user terminal 700 includes detection information from sensors 100 installed in the monitoring area where the person being monitored enters and exits. The determination means 712 of the user terminal 700 identifies the room in which the person being monitored is currently located based on the detection information from sensors 100 received from the server device 400. The display control means 713 of the user terminal 700 uses the background image indicating the identified room instead of the background image 801 when displaying the home-visit top screen 800 or 830 of the monitoring application. According to this modified version, the caregiver can easily recognize the room in which the person being monitored is currently located.

[0116] Variation 6 In the embodiments described above, the predetermined time used for the determination in step S17 is not limited to 30 minutes. The predetermined time may be shorter or longer than 30 minutes. For example, the predetermined time may be 1 hour, 3 hours, or the same day.

[0117] Variation 7 In the embodiment described above, the predetermined time used for the determination in step S17 may be changed if a condition is met. This condition may be based on the time of day when the monitoring app was launched. When the monitor launches the monitoring app during the daytime, they may want to know if the person being monitored has recently gone out or returned home, but when the monitor launches the app at night, they may want to know if the person being monitored went out or returned home during the daytime or evening. Therefore, the determination means 712 may, for example, set the predetermined time to 30 minutes if the time the monitoring app was launched during the daytime, and change the predetermined time to a longer period than 30 minutes, for example, 3 hours or the same day, if the time the monitoring app was launched at night. According to this modification, when the monitor launches the monitoring app at night, they can recognize whether the person being monitored went out or returned home during the daytime or evening.

[0118] Furthermore, the above conditions may also be conditions that use the time elapsed from the last time the monitoring app was launched to the time it is launched now. If the time elapsed from the last time the monitoring app was launched to the time it is launched now is short, it may be necessary to know that the person being monitored has recently gone out or returned home, but not information that they went out or returned home some time ago. Therefore, the determination means 712 may, for example, set the predetermined time to 6 hours if the time elapsed from the last time the monitoring app was launched to the time it is launched now exceeds 12 hours, and change the predetermined time to a shorter time, such as 1 hour, if this time is 12 hours or less. This modification allows for a display that is appropriate to the status of the monitoring app's operation.

[0119] Furthermore, if the time elapsed between the last time the monitoring app was launched and the current time it is launched is short, the caregiver may want to know the current activity level of the person being monitored rather than whether or not the person being monitored went out or returned home within a predetermined time frame up to a reference point. Therefore, if the time elapsed between the last time the monitoring app was launched and the current time it is launched is below a threshold, the person being monitored went out or returned home does not need to be displayed. For example, if the time elapsed between the last time the monitoring app was launched and the current time it is launched is below a threshold, the display control means 713 may display the home top screen 800 shown in Figure 9 or the out top screen 850 shown in Figure 10 on the display unit 705, regardless of whether or not the person being monitored went out or returned home within a predetermined time frame up to a reference point. This modification allows for a display that is appropriate to the status of the monitoring app's launch.

[0120] Furthermore, the above conditions may also be conditions based on the frequency of launching the monitoring app. If the monitoring app is launched frequently, it may be necessary to know when the person being monitored recently went out or returned home, but not information about when they went out or returned home some time ago. Therefore, for example, the user terminal 700 stores the history of the monitoring app's launch by the caregiver and estimates the caregiver's launch frequency based on this launch history. The determination means 712 may set the predetermined time to 30 minutes if the caregiver's launch frequency exceeds a predetermined frequency, and change the predetermined time to a time longer than 30 minutes if it is below the predetermined frequency. This modification allows for a display that is appropriate to the frequency with which the caregiver launches the monitoring app.

[0121] Variation 8 In the embodiment described above, the trigger for initiating the process shown in Figure 8 is not limited to launching the monitoring application or operating the screen. For example, after the monitoring application is launched, the processes from step S12 onward may be performed at predetermined time intervals. In this case, the first or second top screen of the monitoring application is updated in step S15 based on newly received information from the server device 400. According to this modified example, even if the screen is not operated after the monitoring application is launched, the first or second top screen is updated based on the latest information of the person being monitored, so the monitor can know the latest status of the person being monitored.

[0122] Modification 9 In the embodiments described above, the method for determining whether the person being monitored has left or returned home is not limited to a method using security mode information. In one example, the determination means 712 may perform this determination using the location information of the wearable terminal 500 and the radio wave strength received by the wearable terminal 500 or user terminal 600 from a device such as a beacon installed in the monitoring area. Specifically, the determination means 712 determines that the person being monitored has left the monitoring area if the radio wave strength received by the wearable terminal 500 or user terminal 600 from a device such as a beacon installed in the monitoring area falls below a threshold, and the position measured by the GPS or GNSS receiver of the sensor unit 606 has moved from inside the monitoring area or a nearby area set around the monitoring area to outside. On the other hand, the determination means 712 determines that the person being monitored has returned to the monitoring area when the position measured by the GPS or GNSS receiver of the sensor unit 606 moves from outside to inside the monitoring area or nearby area, and the radio wave strength received by the wearable terminal 500 or user terminal 600 from a device such as a beacon installed in the monitoring area exceeds a threshold.

[0123] In another example, the determination means 712 may use the location information of the wearable terminal 500 and the operation of an electric lock installed at the entrance of the monitoring area to determine whether the person being monitored has left or returned home. Specifically, the determination means 712 determines that the person being monitored has left the monitoring area if the electronic lock is locked and the position measured by the GPS or GNSS receiver of the sensor unit 606 has moved from inside to outside the monitoring area or a nearby area set around the monitoring area. On the other hand, the determination means 712 determines that the person being monitored has returned home to the monitoring area if the position measured by the GPS or GNSS receiver of the sensor unit 606 has moved from outside to inside the monitoring area or a nearby area and the electronic lock has been unlocked.

[0124] Furthermore, the method described in this modified example may be used in place of the method using security mode information described in the above-described embodiment, or it may be used in combination with the method using security mode information described in the above-described embodiment. This modified example improves the accuracy of determining whether the person being monitored has gone out or returned home.

[0125] Variation 10 In the embodiment described above, the user terminal 700 or the server device 400 may store a flag indicating whether the monitored person has gone out or returned home within a predetermined time period up to a reference point. The storage unit 702 of the user terminal 700 or the storage unit 402 of the server device 400 stores a return-home flag and an out-of-home flag for each monitored person. The return-home flag is turned on when security mode information indicating that the system has switched from unmanned security mode to deactivation mode is received. The out-of-home flag is turned on when security mode information indicating that the system has switched from manned security mode or deactivation mode to unmanned security mode is received. In addition, each of the return-home flag and the out-of-home flag turns off after a predetermined time has elapsed since they were turned on. The display control means 713 of the user terminal 700 displays the first top screen of the monitoring application on the display unit 705 when the return-home flag and the out-of-home flag are off. On the other hand, the display control means 713 of the user terminal 700 displays the second top screen of the monitoring application on the display unit 705 when the return-home flag or the out-of-home flag is on. Furthermore, if the outing flag and the return-to-home flag are stored in the server device 400, information indicating the status of the return-to-home flag or the outing flag is transmitted from the server device 400 to the user terminal 700. Even with this modified configuration, if the person being monitored moves between the inside and outside of the monitoring area within a predetermined time period up to the reference point, the monitor can easily recognize that the person being monitored has made this movement.

[0126] Variation 11 In the embodiment described above, if it is determined that the person being monitored has left the monitoring area, the activity level of the person being monitored may be determined using healthcare data stored in the memory unit 402 that was measured during the period of absence. The period of absence is the time from when it is determined that the person being monitored has left the area until when it is determined that the person has returned home or until the present time. For example, if the period of absence is from 16:00 to 17:00 on April 15, 20XX, the activity level will be determined using healthcare data measured during this period of absence. According to this modification, if the person being monitored has left the monitoring area, the activity level of the person being monitored is determined using healthcare data measured during the period of absence, thus improving the accuracy of the activity level determination.

[0127] Furthermore, if it is determined that the person being monitored is in the monitoring area, the activity level of the person being monitored may be determined using both the detection information from the sensor 100 and the healthcare data stored in the memory unit 402 that was measured during the period spent at home. The period spent at home is the period from the time it is determined that the person being monitored has returned home until the time it is determined that the person is going out again or until the present time. For example, if the period spent at home is from 4:00 to 17:00 on April 15, 20XX, the activity level will be determined using the detection information detected during this period and the healthcare data measured during this period. As for the method of determining the activity level using the detection information and healthcare data, first, the activity level is determined using the detection information by the method described in the above embodiment. Subsequently, the activity level is determined using the healthcare data by the method described in the above embodiment. If these activity levels are the same, that activity level is determined. On the other hand, if these activity levels are different, for example, the activity level with the higher predetermined priority is used. According to this modified version, when the person being monitored is in the monitoring area, the activity level of the person being monitored is determined using the detection results from sensor 100 and healthcare data measured during the period of time spent at home, thus improving the accuracy of the activity level measurement.

[0128] Variation 12 In the embodiment described above, when analyzing the activity status of the person being monitored outside the monitoring area, the analysis may be performed using healthcare data stored in the storage unit 402 that was measured during the period the person was away from home. On the other hand, when analyzing the activity status of the person being monitored within the monitoring area, the analysis may be performed using the detection information from the sensor 100 and healthcare data stored in the storage unit 402 that was measured during the period the person was at home. This modification improves the accuracy of the analysis of the activity status of the person being monitored.

[0129] Variation 13 In the embodiment described above, the person image may be a still image. In this modified example, the memory unit 702 stores presence / absence information, such as "at home," and associated levels of activity, such as "small," "medium," and "large," with a plurality of first person images. The memory unit 702 stores presence / absence information, such as "out," and associated levels of activity, such as "small," "medium," and "large," with a plurality of second person images. The first person images and the second person images differ in at least one of the following attributes of a person, such as size, posture, facial expression, gender, and age. For example, the first person image associated with the activity level "small" is in a sleeping position, the first person image associated with the activity level "medium" is in a sitting position, and the first person image associated with the activity level "large" is in a standing position. On the other hand, the second person image associated with the activity level "small" is in a sitting position, the second person image associated with the activity level "medium" is in a walking position, and the second person image associated with the activity level "large" is in a running position. The home screen 800 includes a first-person image from among several first-person images, corresponding to the activity level. For example, if the activity level is "medium," the home screen 800 includes a first-person image in a sitting position. The out-of-home screen 850 includes a second-person image from among several second-person images, corresponding to the activity level. For example, if the activity level is "medium," the out-of-home screen 850 includes a second-person image in a walking position. This variation also allows the caregiver to easily recognize the activity status of the person being monitored. Note that the number of activity level stages is not limited to "small," "medium," and "large," but may be two or fewer, or four or more. Also, the expression of activity level is not limited to "small," "medium," and "large," but may be any expression that indicates the magnitude of the activity level, such as numerical expressions.

[0130] Variation 14 In the embodiment described above, each time the screen display is switched, information about the person being monitored to be used for the display of the new screen may be obtained from the server device 400. For example, when the display is switched from the home top screen 800 shown in Figure 9 to the out top screen 810, information about the person being monitored to be used for the display of the out top screen 810 may be obtained from the server device 400, and the out top screen 810 may be displayed based on this information. In this modified example, in step S14, only the information about the person being monitored to be used for the display of the first screen displayed is transmitted, and information used for the display of other screens does not need to be transmitted.

[0131] Furthermore, if the information displayed on the screen changes while the screen is being displayed, the updated information may be obtained from the server device 400, and the screen may be updated based on the updated information. For example, if the security mode is changed from manned security mode to deactivation mode while the home top screen 800 shown in Figure 9 is being displayed, the controller 200 will notify the user terminal 700 of the latest security mode information via the server device 400. In response to this notification, the latest security mode information 803 included in the home top screen 800 will be updated to the latest information. Similarly, if a new determination is made regarding whether or not the person being monitored is in the monitoring area, the latest determination result will be notified, and the screen will be updated in response to this notification. According to this modified example, even if the information changes while the screen is being displayed, the updated information can be quickly recognized. In addition, the home screen displayed may be changed according to the latest determination result. For example, if the system determines that the person being monitored is outside the monitoring area after displaying the home screen 800 as the home screen (e.g., by obtaining updated information through screen display operations such as switching the screen displayed by the monitor, or by sending updated information by the server device 400), the system may switch the screen from the home screen 800 to the away screen 850 (updating it as the home screen). Note that screen display operations also include launching the monitoring application.

[0132] Variant 15 In the embodiment described above, the user terminal 600 may determine at predetermined time intervals whether there is an abnormality in the healthcare data received from the wearable terminal 500 and stored in the storage unit 602, and if there is an abnormality, it may notify the user terminal 700 of the abnormality via push notification through the server device 400. In this modified example, a normal range is set in advance for each measurement value included in the healthcare data. If at least one of the measurement values ​​included in the healthcare data falls outside the normal range, the user terminal 600 determines that there is an abnormality in the healthcare data. In this case, the user terminal 600 sends an abnormality notification to the user terminal 700 via the server device 400. When the user terminal 700 receives the abnormality notification, it displays an abnormality message on the display unit 705. When the caregiver selects the abnormality message by touching it, a detailed screen is displayed. At this time, the detailed screen includes information showing the analysis results of the measurement values ​​that fell outside the normal range. According to this modified example, the caregiver can quickly recognize that an abnormality has occurred in the health condition of the person being monitored.

[0133] Variation 16 In the embodiments described above, the configuration of the monitoring system 10 is not limited to the example shown in Figure 1. For example, in the monitoring system 10, user terminals 600 and 700 may communicate directly with the controller 200 without going through the server device 400.

[0134] Variation 17 In the embodiments described above, the functions of one device may be distributed among multiple devices, or the functions of multiple devices may be combined into one device. For example, the controller 200 does not necessarily have to have both the function of monitoring intrusion into the monitoring area and the function of monitoring the person being monitored. Instead of the controller 200, a first controller having the function of monitoring intrusion into the monitoring area and a second controller having the function of monitoring the person being monitored may be used.

[0135] Variation 18 In the embodiments described above, the main functions of each function in the monitoring system 10 are illustrative and not limited to these examples. The user terminal 700 may have at least some of the functions of the server device 400. For example, the user terminal 700 may have a determination means 412 and an analysis means 413. Also, the user terminal 600 may have at least some of the functions of the server device 400. For example, the user terminal 600 may have an acquisition means 411, a determination means 412, an analysis means 413, and a transmission means 414. Furthermore, the server device 400 may have at least some of the functions of the wearable terminal 500 or the user terminal 600. For example, the server device 400 may have a measurement means 511. Furthermore, both the server device 400 and the user terminal 600 may have a determination means 412 and an analysis means 413, with the server device 400 determining the activity level and analyzing the activity status using detection information from the sensor 100, and the user terminal 600 determining the activity level and analyzing the activity status using healthcare data. Furthermore, information is exchanged between the devices of the monitoring system 10 as needed.

[0136] Variation 19 In the embodiments described above, the operation of the monitoring system 10 is not limited to the examples described above. The processing steps of the monitoring system 10 may be rearranged as long as they do not contradict each other. In addition, some of the processing steps of the monitoring system 10 may be omitted.

[0137] Variation 20 Another embodiment of the present invention may provide a method having steps of processing performed in at least one of the following: a monitoring system 10, a sensor 100, a controller 200, a setting unit 300, a server device 400, a wearable terminal 500, a user terminal 600, and a user terminal 700. Yet another embodiment of the present invention may provide a program to be executed in the sensor 100, the controller 200, the setting unit 300, the server device 400, the wearable terminal 500, the user terminal 600, or the user terminal 700. This program may be provided stored on a computer-readable recording medium or provided by download via the Internet or the like.

[0138] The monitoring system according to the embodiment of the present invention can contribute to solving social issues such as the increase in elderly people living alone in a super-aging society, improving the quality of life (QoL) of the elderly, and extending healthy life expectancy. [Explanation of symbols]

[0139] 10: Monitoring system, 100: Sensor, 200: Controller, 211: Acquisition means, 212: Setting means, 213: Transmission means, 300: Setting unit, 400: Server device, 411: Acquisition means, 412: Determination means, 413: Analysis means, 414: Transmission means, 500: Wearable terminal, 506: Sensor unit, 511: Measurement means, 512: Transmission means, 600: User terminal, 611: Transfer means, 700: User terminal, 702: Storage unit, 705: Display unit, 711: Acquisition means, 712: Determination means, 713: Display control means

Claims

1. A monitoring system for individuals who use a managed area, A display means capable of displaying a first screen showing the current status of the person being monitored, including at least whether they are present or absent, and a second screen showing that there has been a change in the presence or absence status of the person being monitored within a predetermined time period in the past, A storage means for storing the history of changes in the presence or absence of the person being monitored, In response to the monitoring app being launched by the caregiver, a display control means switches the screen displayed on the display means, such that the time when the launch operation was performed is used as the reference time, and if the change history indicates that the presence or absence of the person being monitored has not changed within a predetermined time up to the reference time, the first screen is displayed; and if the change history indicates that the presence or absence of the person being monitored has changed within a predetermined time up to the reference time, the second screen is displayed instead of the first screen. A monitoring system characterized by having the following features.

2. The first screen includes an image indicating whether or not the person being monitored is currently in the management area. The second screen includes a transition image that shows the change in the presence or absence state using a person. The monitoring system according to claim 1.

3. The aforementioned change history includes the return home of the person being monitored, which changes from being absent to being present. The aforementioned transition image is an image representing the person returning home. The monitoring system according to claim 2, as described above.

4. The aforementioned change history includes going out, which changes the monitored person from being present to being absent. The aforementioned transition image is an image representing the person going outside. The monitoring system according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that it is the same as described above.

5. The display control means is If there is no change in presence or absence within the predetermined time period up to the aforementioned reference time, the first screen is displayed. If there is a change in presence or absence within the predetermined time period up to the aforementioned reference time, the second screen will be displayed, followed by the first screen. The monitoring system according to any one of claims 2 to 4.

6. The first screen includes a person image corresponding to the current activity level of the person being monitored. The second screen does not include information indicating the current activity level of the person being monitored. The monitoring system according to any one of claims 2 to 4.

7. The storage means stores the history of security mode settings by the security device that monitors the management area as the change history. The display control means, if the security mode setting history indicates that the presence or absence of the person being monitored has changed within the predetermined time period up to the reference time, will display the second screen instead of the first screen. A monitoring system according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. A monitoring terminal for monitoring individuals who are being monitored and who are using the management area, A display means capable of displaying a first screen showing the current status of the person being monitored, including at least whether they are present or absent, and a second screen showing that there has been a change in the presence or absence status of the person being monitored within a predetermined time period in the past, A storage means for storing the history of changes in the presence or absence of the person being monitored, In response to the monitoring app being launched by the caregiver, a display control means switches the screen displayed on the display means, such that the time when the launch operation was performed is used as the reference time, and if the change history indicates that the presence or absence of the person being monitored has not changed within a predetermined time up to the reference time, the first screen is displayed; and if the change history indicates that the presence or absence of the person being monitored has changed within a predetermined time up to the reference time, the second screen is displayed instead of the first screen. A monitoring terminal characterized by being equipped with the following features.

9. A computer used to monitor individuals in the managed area, The steps include: recording the history of changes in the presence or absence of the person being monitored, In response to the guardian's operation to launch the monitoring app, the change history indicates that the presence or absence of the person being monitored has not changed within a predetermined time period up to the launch operation, with the time of the launch operation being used as the reference time. If this indicates that the change history indicates that the presence or absence of the person being monitored has changed within a predetermined time period up to the reference time, a second screen indicating that there has been a change in the presence or absence of the person being monitored within a predetermined time period in the past is displayed in place of the first screen. This is a step of switching the screen displayed on the display means. A program to execute.

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