Building and building security systems

Abstract

To provide a building where a crime prevention capability is guaranteed and both convenience and privacy of residents can be ensured, and a security system of the building.SOLUTION: An area is divided into a segment door 36 to be opened and a segment door 36 to be closed, according to a type of a service. An area segmented by the closed segment doors 36 is regarded as an entry enabled area B. Utilization within the entry enabled area B is permitted. Since the entry enabled area B is segmented by the closed segment doors 36, a visitor is prevented from entering an entry inhibited area through the closed segment door 36. Accordingly, a crime prevention capability is guaranteed, and privacy of residents can be ensured. Moreover, locks 56 of the segment doors 36 to be opened in the entry enabled area B can be unlocked at a time. This is quite convenient.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to buildings and building security systems.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 below discloses an invention related to a locking control system. In this locking control system, a lock master unit that acquires a key identifier to perform locking and unlocking and transmits information on the key identifier, a relay that receives the information on the key identifier and transmits an instruction for locking and unlocking based on the received information on the key identifier, and a lock slave unit that receives the instruction for locking and unlocking and performs locking and unlocking based on the instruction for locking and unlocking are provided.

[0003] In this prior art, a person entering or leaving the front door where the lock master unit is installed transmits information on the key identifier corresponding to the key identifier held by the person to the relay. The relay receives the information on the key identifier from the lock master unit and transmits an instruction for locking and unlocking to the lock slave unit based on the received information on the key identifier. That is, in the prior art, the internal door where the lock slave unit is installed can be locked and unlocked according to the security level.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] As described above, in the prior art, a security level is set for a person entering or leaving the front door, and the locking or unlocking of the internal door is set according to the security level.

[0006] However, since the key identifier information is transmitted to the lock slave unit via a relay unit based on the key identifier information when unlocking the master lock unit installed on the front door, if the front door is unlocked but the key identifier information is not transmitted to the relay unit due to radio interference or other reasons, the interior door where the lock slave unit is installed may remain unlocked. In this case, a security problem arises.

[0007] The present invention aims to provide a building and a building security system that, taking the above facts into consideration, can ensure crime prevention while simultaneously ensuring convenience and protecting the privacy of residents. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] A building according to the first embodiment includes: a plurality of partition doors provided within the building body that demarcate an accessible area and a restricted area within the building body; a plurality of locking units provided for each partition door that allow the partition door to be opened and closed by unlocking or locking; a first portable terminal that allows the building manager to set a first locking unit to be unlocked from among the plurality of locking units; and a control unit that is generated based on information from the first portable terminal and is capable of receiving electronic key information transmitted from a second portable terminal carried by an entrant into the building body, and unlocks the first locking unit upon receipt of the electronic key information.

[0009] The building according to the first embodiment includes a plurality of partition doors, a plurality of locking mechanisms, and a first portable terminal and control unit. Multiple partition doors are provided within the building body, and these partition doors demarcate the accessible area and the restricted area within the building body. Each of these partition doors is provided with a locking mechanism, and each partition door can be opened and closed by unlocking or locking the locking mechanism.

[0010] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first mobile terminal allows the building administrator to set a first lock unit to be unlocked from among multiple lock units. In this way, in this embodiment, electronic key information is generated based on the information of the first mobile terminal on which the first lock unit has been set. This electronic key information is then transmitted to a second mobile terminal carried by the person entering the building.

[0011] Meanwhile, the control unit is capable of receiving electronic key information transmitted from the second mobile terminal, and unlocks the first lock unit upon receiving this electronic key information. This allows the partition door equipped with the first lock unit to be opened.

[0012] Generally, delivery services and housekeeping services utilize different areas within the building. With delivery services, service can be received using only the front door. On the other hand, with housekeeping services, for example, cooking services require access to the kitchen, meaning the area from the front door to the kitchen must be accessible. In other words, the area within the building that requires access varies depending on the type of service received.

[0013] Therefore, in this embodiment, depending on the type of service, the partition doors within the building are divided into partition doors that are opened and partition doors that are closed, dividing the building into areas where entry is permitted and areas where entry is prohibited, and the locking mechanism (first locking mechanism) of the partition doors that are opened can be unlocked by external operation.

[0014] This allows service providers to offer services within accessible areas, depending on the type of service. Since the accessible areas are demarcated by closed partition doors, visitors are prevented from crossing these doors into restricted areas. Therefore, this configuration ensures security and protects the privacy of residents.

[0015] As a comparative example, if the front door has a first electronic lock, the hallway has a second electronic lock, and the kitchen has a third electronic lock, then a housekeeping service would need to unlock the first electronic lock first, then the second, and then the third electronic locks, which would be time-consuming to operate.

[0016] In contrast, in this embodiment, the building is divided into areas that can be accessed and areas that are restricted, with separate partition doors that are opened and closed. The locking mechanism (first locking mechanism) of the partition doors that can be opened can be unlocked at once, thus saving time and improving convenience.

[0017] In the building according to the second embodiment, the first mobile terminal is configured to allow the first lock to be set for each person entering the building.

[0018] In the building according to the second embodiment, the first mobile terminal can be used to set a first lock for each person entering the building, thus improving convenience. Here, "people entering the building" includes not only service providers such as delivery services, housekeeping services, and nursing care services, but also friends and relatives of residents.

[0019] In the third embodiment of the building, in the building according to the first embodiment, the control unit locks the second lock unit among the plurality of lock units upon receiving the electronic key information transmitted from the second mobile terminal.

[0020] In the third type of building, the second locking mechanism among the multiple locking mechanisms is locked upon receipt of electronic key information transmitted from the second mobile terminal, thereby preventing residents from forgetting to lock the locking mechanism (second locking mechanism) of the partition door in the restricted area.

[0021] In the fourth embodiment of the building, the control unit is configured to transmit unlocking information to the first mobile terminal upon unlocking of the first lock unit, as described in the first embodiment of the building.

[0022] In the building according to the fourth aspect, when unlocking information is transmitted to the first mobile terminal by unlocking the first lock unit, the building manager can know that an entrant has entered the building even when outside the building, thus improving convenience.

[0023] The building according to the fifth aspect is the building according to the first aspect, wherein the control unit is set to transmit locking information to the first mobile terminal when the first lock unit is locked.

[0024] In the building according to the fifth aspect, when locking information is transmitted to the first mobile terminal by locking the first lock unit, the building manager can know that an entrant has left the building body even when outside the building, thus improving convenience.

[0025] The building according to the sixth aspect is the building according to the first aspect, wherein an indoor camera is provided in the building body, and the control unit is set to operate the indoor camera when the first lock unit is unlocked.

[0026] In the building according to the sixth aspect, an indoor camera is provided in the building body, and the indoor camera operates when the first lock unit is unlocked. Therefore, the building manager can know the movements of the entrants and enhance the security of the building.

[0027] The building according to the seventh aspect is the building according to the first aspect, wherein a speaker is provided in the building body, and the control unit is set to emit a warning sound from the speaker when an external force equal to or greater than a preset value acts on a partition door other than the partition door where the first lock unit is provided.

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[0029] The building security system according to the eighth embodiment comprises a building according to any one of claims 1 to 7, and a server that generates electronic key information based on information from the first mobile terminal and transmits the electronic key information to a second mobile terminal carried by a person entering the building, wherein the control unit unlocks the first lock unit upon receiving the electronic key information transmitted from the second mobile terminal and opens only the partition door to which the first lock unit is provided.

[0030] In the eighth embodiment of the building security system, the building and a server are provided. The server generates electronic key information based on information from a first mobile terminal and transmits this electronic key information to a second mobile terminal carried by the person entering the building. Upon receiving the electronic key information transmitted from the second mobile terminal by a control unit installed in the building, the first lock is unlocked, and only the partition door equipped with the first lock can be opened. Therefore, in this embodiment, security is ensured and the privacy of residents can be protected.

[0031] In the building according to the ninth embodiment, the security system of the building according to the eighth embodiment is configured such that the control unit sends a warning instruction to an external outsourced server when an external force exceeding a predetermined value is applied to a partition door other than the partition door on which the first locking unit is provided.

[0032] In the building according to the ninth embodiment, if an external force exceeding a predetermined value is applied to a partition door other than the partition door equipped with the first locking mechanism, a warning instruction is sent to an external server, thereby further enhancing the security of the building. Here, "external server" refers to a contracted security company, etc. [Effects of the Invention]

[0033] As explained above, the building according to the first type has the excellent effect of ensuring security, while simultaneously achieving both convenience and privacy for residents.

[0034] In the building according to the second embodiment, a first locking mechanism can be set to be unlocked for each person entering the building. This allows for the setting of the first locking mechanism to be changed for each person entering, which has the excellent effect of broadening the range of services and improving convenience.

[0035] The building according to the third embodiment has the excellent effect of preventing the second locking mechanism from being forgotten and improving security measures.

[0036] In the fourth type of building, notifying visitors of their entry into the building itself has the excellent effect of improving convenience and providing security measures.

[0037] In the fifth type of building, notifying visitors to exit the building has the excellent effect of improving convenience and providing security measures.

[0038] In the sixth type of building, the building's security can be further enhanced by monitoring the movements of visitors using indoor cameras, which is a significant advantage.

[0039] In the building according to the seventh type, the excellent effect is that by emitting a warning sound through a speaker, it is possible to alert service providers and also take crime prevention measures.

[0040] The building security system according to the eighth aspect has the excellent effect of ensuring crime prevention while simultaneously ensuring convenience and protecting the privacy of residents.

[0041] The building security system according to the ninth aspect has the excellent effect of further enhancing the security of the building by entrusting the work to a security company. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0042] [Figure 1]This is a floor plan showing the layout of the building according to this embodiment. [Figure 2] This block diagram shows the hardware configuration of a locking device that constitutes part of the building security system according to this embodiment. [Figure 3] This block diagram shows the functional configuration of a locking device and a server that constitute part of the building security system according to this embodiment. [Figure 4] This block diagram shows the hardware configuration of a server that constitutes part of the building security system according to this embodiment. [Figure 5] The images show the display screen of a mobile terminal transmitted by the building security system according to this embodiment, where (A) is a front view of a mobile terminal owned by a delivery person of a home delivery service, (B) is a front view of a mobile terminal owned by a provider of a housekeeping service, and (C) is a front view of a mobile terminal owned by another provider of a housekeeping service. [Figure 6] This is a floor plan corresponding to Figure 1, showing the accessible area set by the building's security system according to this embodiment, when the person entering is a delivery person for a courier service. [Figure 7] This is a floor plan corresponding to Figure 1, showing the accessible area set by the building's security system according to this embodiment, in the case where the person entering is a provider of housekeeping services. [Figure 8] This is a floor plan corresponding to Figure 1, showing the accessible area set by the building's security system according to this embodiment, when the entrant is a provider of other housekeeping services. [Figure 9] This flowchart shows an example of the processing flow in the building security system according to this embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0043] An example of an embodiment of the building security system according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0044] In this embodiment, we will explain using the building 10 shown in Figure 1 as an example. The building 10 is a modular building composed of multiple building units that are formed in a box shape by columns and beams, but it is not limited to modular buildings and may also be applied to buildings constructed using the steel frame construction method.

[0045] As shown in Figure 1, the building 10 in this embodiment is a single-story building with a 3LDK layout. However, the building 10 is not limited to a single-story building; it may be a building with two or more stories.

[0046] Building 10 is composed of eight standard-sized standard units (building units) 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, and 26, and one half-unit 28 formed by halving the gable-side dimension of the standard unit 11, and these units are connected to each other. In this way, by including one half-unit 28, an inner corner 30 is formed between the half-unit 28 and the standard unit 22 in building 10.

[0047] An entrance porch 32 is formed on the girder side and standard unit 22 side of the building 10, including the inner corner 30. Inside the building 10 of the entrance porch 32, an entrance 34 is formed on the standard unit 22 side of the half unit 28, and an entrance door (partition door) 36A is provided between the entrance porch 32 and the entrance 34, with the entrance door 36A separating the entrance porch 32 and the entrance 34.

[0048] The entrance 34 extends to a portion of the standard unit 26, and a hall 38 is formed in the standard unit 26 at the rear (gable end) of the entrance 34. Adjacent to the entrance 34 and hall 38 (in the girder direction), a living room 40 is formed by a half unit 28 and a standard unit 26, and the living room 40 is connected to the hall 38. A partition door 36B is provided between the living room 40 and the hall 38, and this partition door 36B separates the living room 40 from the hall 38.

[0049] At the back of room 40 is room 42, formed by a standard unit 24, and room 42 is connected to hall 38. A partition door 36C is provided between room 42 and hall 38, and this partition door 36C separates room 42 from hall 38. In other words, hall 38 is connected to both room 40 and room 42.

[0050] Standard units 20 and 22 are provided adjacent to the standard unit 26 and half unit 28 along the girder direction of the building 10. Standard unit 18 is provided behind standard unit 20, and standard units 18, 20, and 22 form a single large continuous space called LDK44.

[0051] In other words, an LDK 44 is provided on the opposite side of the living room 40, with the entrance 34 and hall 38 in between, and the LDK 44 is connected to the hall 38. A partition door 36D is provided in the standard unit 20 of the LDK 44, and this partition door 36D separates the LDK 44 from the hall 38.

[0052] A standard unit 16 is provided adjacent to the standard unit 22 along the girder direction of the building 10, and this standard unit 16 forms a living room 46. The living room 46 extends to a part of the standard unit 14, and a corridor 48 is formed in the other part of the standard unit 14. The corridor 48 is connected to the living room 46, and a partition door 36E is provided between the corridor 48 and the living room 46. This partition door 36E separates the corridor 48 from the living room 46.

[0053] On the other side of the standard unit 14, a toilet 50 is formed, including the standard unit 14 and a part of the standard unit 12. Behind the toilet 50 in the standard unit 12, a bathroom 52 is formed, and next to the bathroom 52, a washroom 54 including a washbasin is provided.

[0054] This washroom 54 is connected to the standard unit 18 and the corridor 48, and a partition door 36F is provided between the washroom 54 and the corridor 48. The partition door 36F separates the washroom 54 from the corridor 48. The washroom 54 is also connected to the standard unit 18, and a partition door 36G is provided between the washroom 54 and the standard unit 18. The partition door 36G separates the washroom 54 from the standard unit 18.

[0055] In this embodiment, the building 10 has the floor plan described above as an example, and the entrance door 36A and partition doors 36B, 36C, 36D, 36E, 36F, and 36G are each provided with locking parts 56A, 56B, 56C, 56D, 56E, 56F, and 56G. In this embodiment, the entrance door 36A and partition doors 36B, 36C, 36D, 36E, 36F, and 36G can be opened and closed by unlocking or locking the locking parts 56A, 56B, 56C, 56D, 56E, 56F, and 56G.

[0056] In the following explanation, if the entrance door 36A and the partition doors 36B, 36C, 36D, 36E, 36F, and 36G are all included, they will be collectively referred to as partition door 36. Similarly, if the locking parts 56A, 56B, 56C, 56D, 56E, 56F, and 56G are all included, they will be collectively referred to as locking part 56.

[0057] As shown in Figure 2, the locking unit 56 is provided in a locking device 70 that constitutes part of the security system 72 of the building 10 in this embodiment. The locking device 70 includes a lock control unit (control unit) 74 used to control the locking unit 56, and in addition to the locking unit 56, it includes a drive source such as a motor (not shown) and a driver that controls the drive source. Based on various command signals from the lock control unit 74, these are driven, making it possible to unlock and lock the locking unit 56 provided on the partition door 36.

[0058] On the other hand, the lock control unit 74 is located within the building 10 and includes an example of a processor, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 74A, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 74B, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 74C, storage 74D, a communication interface 74E, and an input / output interface 74F. The CPU 74A, ROM 74B, RAM 74C, storage 74D, communication interface 74E, and input / output interface 74F are interconnected via a bus 74G so that they can communicate with each other.

[0059] The CPU 74A is a central processing unit and is capable of executing various programs related to the control of various devices connected to the lock control unit 74. Specifically, the CPU 74A reads programs from the ROM 74B and executes various programs using the RAM 74C as a working area. When the execution program stored in the ROM 74B is read by the CPU 74A and executed, the lock control unit 74 is able to perform various functions as described later.

[0060] The storage unit 74D is comprised of an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive) and stores the operating system and various programs related to the control of the locking device 70. The storage unit 74D also stores an authentication code C used for verification with the electronic key information K (described later) and various sound data emitted from the speaker 76. Furthermore, the storage unit 74D is capable of storing video and images captured by the indoor camera 78 and detection results from the acceleration sensor 80.

[0061] The communication interface 74E is an interface used for communication with the network N, and communication standards such as Ethernet (registered trademark), FDDI, Wi-Fi (registered trademark), and Bluetooth (registered trademark) are used. The communication interface 74E may also include, for example, a wireless device placed around the partition door 36. The communication interface 74E is capable of communicating with the server 82 (described later) shown in Figure 3, which constitutes part of the building 10's security system 72, and a mobile terminal 84 such as a smartphone owned by resident A of building 10, via the network N.

[0062] The input / output interface 74F serves as an interface for enabling communication between the lock control unit 74 and various devices. The lock control unit 74 is then connected to the aforementioned mobile terminal 84, lock unit 56, speaker 76, indoor camera 78, and acceleration sensor 80 via the input / output interface 74F.

[0063] The mobile terminal 84 is capable of outputting operation input from resident A of building 10 to the lock control unit 74. In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 3, the operation input (electronic key information K') from resident A of building 10 generates electronic key information K via the server 82, and this electronic key information K is temporarily stored in the storage 74D (see Figure 2).

[0064] As shown in Figure 2, the speaker 76 is located inside the building 10 and is capable of emitting warning sounds, including voices stored in the storage 74D, under the control of the lock control unit 74.

[0065] The indoor camera 78 is positioned to capture images of the entrance 34 and the living room / dining room / kitchen (LDK) 44, as shown in Figure 1, and is capable of transmitting the captured image data to the lock control unit 74. The indoor camera 78 is configured to start capturing images of the entrance 34 and the living room / dining room / kitchen (LDK) 44 when the lock unit 56 is released.

[0066] The acceleration sensor 80 is positioned near the partition door 36 inside the building 10 shown in Figure 1, and is capable of detecting the impact value acting on the partition door 36. When the acceleration sensor 80 detects an external force exceeding a predetermined value, the detection result is transmitted to the lock control unit 74.

[0067] Next, the functional configuration of the lock control unit 74 will be described.

[0068] The lock control unit 74 shown in Figure 2 functions as a collection of the communication unit 86, key generation instruction unit 88, key verification unit 90, lock control unit 92, and movement detection unit 94, as shown in Figure 3, by having the CPU 74A read and execute the execution program stored in the ROM 74B.

[0069] The communication unit 86 is capable of sending and receiving various information with the server 82, the mobile terminal 84, and the mobile terminal 96 (described later) via the network N.

[0070] The key generation instruction unit 88 transmits the electronic key information K' input by the mobile terminal 84 to the server 82 via the network N as a signal to generate the electronic key information K'. In this embodiment, as an example, the destination of the electronic key information K is set to a predetermined mobile terminal 96 owned by a service provider G, such as a delivery person G1 for a courier service, a provider of a housekeeping service G2, G3, or a provider of a nursing care service.

[0071] The key verification unit 90 is configured to compare the electronic key information K received from the mobile terminal 96 with the authentication code C. If the authentication code contained in the electronic key information K received from the mobile terminal 96 matches the authentication code C, it sends an unlock signal to the lock control unit 92.

[0072] When the lock control unit 92 receives an unlock signal from the key verification unit 90, it allows the mobile terminal 96 to operate the lock device 70. The lock control unit 92 then drives the lock device 70 by transmitting a command signal to the lock device 70 based on the operation signal from the mobile terminal 96.

[0073] The movement detection unit 94 is capable of detecting the unlocking and locking of the locking mechanism 56 (see Figure 2) of the partition door 36 (see Figure 1), which is set by the operation of the mobile terminal 96, based on the command signal transmitted from the lock control unit 92.

[0074] Furthermore, the movement detection unit 94 is configured to control the speaker 76 (see Figure 2) to emit a warning sound when the acceleration sensor 80 (see Figure 2) detects an external force exceeding a predetermined value while the lock 56 of the partition door 36 is unlocked by operation of the mobile terminal 96.

[0075] At this time, the motion detection unit 94 transmits the video and images captured by the indoor camera 78 (see Figure 2) along with an alarm to the mobile terminal 84 of resident A in the building 10 via the communication unit 86. Alternatively, the video and images captured by the indoor camera 78 may be transmitted to the mobile terminal 84 via the server 82.

[0076] On the other hand, server 82 is mainly responsible for generating electronic key information K, and as shown in Figure 4, it is composed of a CPU 82A, ROM 82B, RAM 82C, storage 82D, and communication I / F 82E, which are examples of processors. The CPU 82A, ROM 82B, RAM 82C, storage 82D, and communication I / F 82E communicate with each other via bus 82F.

[0077] They are reliably connected. Furthermore, the CPU 82A, ROM 82B, RAM 82C, storage 82D, and communication I / F 82E have essentially the same functions as those that constitute the lock control unit 74 described above.

[0078] CPU82A is capable of executing various programs related to the generation of electronic key information K. When the executable program stored in ROM82B is read and executed by CPU82A, server82 is able to perform various functions as described later.

[0079] In other words, the server 82 functions as a combination of the communication unit 98 and the key information generation unit 100 shown in Figure 3, by having the CPU 82A read the executable program stored in the ROM 82B and execute it.

[0080] As shown in Figure 3, the communication unit 98 is capable of sending and receiving various information via the network N with the mobile terminal 84 of resident A of building 10, the locking device 70, and the mobile terminal 96 of service provider G.

[0081] The key information generation unit 100 generates electronic key information K, including an authentication code C, when a generation instruction signal is input to the communication unit 98 from the mobile terminal 84. The key information generation unit 100 then transmits the electronic key information K included in the generation instruction signal to the recipient (mobile terminal 96) via the communication unit 98.

[0082] On the other hand, the mobile terminal 96 is a communication device capable of communicating with the locking device 70 and the server 82, and has application software (hereinafter referred to as the dedicated app) installed that enables the mobile terminal 96 to function as a key corresponding to the locking device 70.

[0083] Then, the mobile terminal 96, which has the electronic key information K stored in it, communicates with the locking device 70, and the electronic key information K and the authentication code C are compared. If the authentication code of the electronic key information K and the authentication code C match, the dedicated application is launched. When the dedicated application is running, the display surface 96A (see Figure 4) of the mobile terminal 96 shows, for example, an unlock / lock button, as shown in Figure 4. (Lock / unlock button) The number 102 is displayed.

[0084] Then, when the service provider G touches the unlock / lock button 102 on the display surface 96A of the mobile terminal 96, an operation signal (unlock signal) indicating the unlocking of the set lock section 56 is transmitted from the mobile terminal 96. When the locking device 70 (see Figure 3) receives this unlock signal, the locking device 70 is activated and the lock section 56 of the set partition door 36 shown in Figure 1 is unlocked.

[0085] Furthermore, when the locking mechanism 56 of the partition door 36 is unlocked, if the service provider G touches the unlock / lock button 102 on the display surface 96A of the mobile terminal 96, the locking mechanism 56 is locked, and an operation signal (locking signal) indicating locking is transmitted from the mobile terminal 96. When the locking device 70 (see Figure 3) receives this locking signal, the locking device 70 is activated, and the locking mechanism 56 of the partition door 36 shown in Figure 1 is locked.

[0086] <Operation and Effects of This Embodiment> (Control flow of the building's security system)

[0087] First, referring to Figures 1 to 3 and using the flowchart shown in Figure 9, we will explain the control flow for managing entrants and exiters (for example, service providers G) in the security system 72 of building 10.

[0088] In step S100, the CPU 74A functions as a movement detection unit 94 and determines whether or not an unlocking signal has been received for the locking unit (first locking unit) 56 provided on the partition door 36 which is set to be openable and closable.

[0089] In step S100, if the CPU 74A determines that an unlocking signal has been received for the locking unit 56 (step S100: YES), it proceeds to step S102 and unlocks the configured locking unit 56.

[0090] In step S100, this process is continued until it is determined that an unlocking signal has been received from the locking unit 56.

[0091] Next, in step S104, the CPU 74A locks the locking mechanism (second locking mechanism) 56, which is not set to be unlocked, and is located on the partition door 36 that is not set to be openable (it remains closed).

[0092] Furthermore, steps S102 and S104 are performed almost simultaneously. In addition, even if the locking section 56 is locked beforehand, step S104 locks any locking sections 56 that are not set to unlock, thereby preventing users from forgetting to lock it.

[0093] Next, in step S106, the CPU 74A sends a message to the mobile terminal 84 owned by resident A of building 10 indicating that the lock unit 56 has been unlocked.

[0094] Furthermore, in step S108, the CPU 74A activates the indoor camera 78, and in step 110, it activates the acceleration sensor 80.

[0095] Note that steps S106, S108, and S110 are performed almost simultaneously.

[0096] Next, in step S112, the CPU 74A determines whether or not an external force exceeding a predetermined value has been detected by the acceleration sensor 80.

[0097] In step S112, if the CPU 74A determines that an external force exceeding a predetermined value has been detected (step S112: YES), the system proceeds to step S114, and a warning is issued from the speaker 76.

[0098] Then, in step S116, a message is sent to resident A's mobile terminal 84 indicating that an external force exceeding a predetermined value has been detected by the acceleration sensor 80.

[0099] On the other hand, in step S112, if no external force exceeding a predetermined value is detected by the CPU 74A (step S112: NO), the system proceeds to step S118.

[0100] In step S118, the CPU 74A determines whether or not a locking signal for the partition door 36 has been received.

[0101] In step S118, if the CPU 74A determines that a locking signal has been received from the locking unit 56 (step S118: YES), it proceeds to step S120, where it sends a message to resident A's mobile terminal 84 indicating that the locking unit 56 has been locked, and this control flow ends.

[0102] In step S118, the processes from steps S108 to S112 are carried out until it is determined that a locking signal has been received from the locking unit 56.

[0103] (Mechanism of Action and Effects) Generally, delivery services and housekeeping services utilize different areas within the building (as described below). With delivery services, service can be received using only the front door. On the other hand, with housekeeping services, for example, if cooking is being provided, the kitchen will be used, requiring access to the area from the front door to the kitchen. In other words, the area within the building that requires access varies depending on the type of service received.

[0104] Therefore, in the building 10 according to this embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, there are multiple partition doors 36, multiple locking units 56, a portable terminal 84, and a lock control unit 74. Each partition door 36 is provided with a locking unit 56, and each partition door 36 can be opened and closed by unlocking or locking the locking unit 56.

[0105] In this embodiment, the partition door 36 divides the building 10 into an accessible area and a restricted area, and the locking mechanism (first locking mechanism) 56 of the partition door 36 that divides the areas can be unlocked by external operation.

[0106] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the mobile terminal 84 allows resident A of building 10 to set one of the multiple locking parts 56 to be unlocked (first locking part) 56. The electronic key information K generated based on the information of the mobile terminal 84 in which the locking part 56 has been set is then transmitted to the mobile terminal 96 carried by the person entering building 10, G.

[0107] On the other hand, the lock control unit 74 is capable of receiving electronic key information K transmitted from the mobile terminal 96, and upon receiving the electronic key information K, it can unlock the lock unit (first lock unit) 56. This makes it possible to open the partition door 36 to which the first lock unit 56 is provided.

[0108] The above points will be explained in detail according to the content of the services provided.

[0109] (For delivery services)

[0110] First, in the case of delivery person G1 of the delivery service, since they only need to carry the package into building 10, as shown in Figure 6, the entrance 34 including the hall 38 becomes the accessible area A (the area indicated by the dots), and the lock part 56A of the entrance door 36A can be unlocked and locked. On the other hand, the lock parts 56B, 56C, and 56D of the partition doors 36B, 36C, and 36D are locked, respectively.

[0111] In other words, for delivery person G1 of the delivery service, the white areas other than the accessible area A are off-limits. Note that since movement to the LDK 44 side is restricted when the lock part 56D of partition door 36D is locked, it is not necessarily required to lock the lock parts 56E, 56F, and 56G of partition doors 36E, 36F, and 36G.

[0112] In this case, as shown in Figure 5(A), the display surface 96A of the mobile terminal 96 owned by delivery person G1 displays, for example, a front door lock 104, and below the front door lock 104, an unlock / lock button 102 is displayed.

[0113] When delivery person G1 touches the unlock / lock button 102, an operation signal (unlock signal) indicating the unlocking of the lock part 56A of the front door 36A, as shown in Figure 6, is transmitted from the mobile terminal 96. When the locking device 70 (see Figure 2) receives this unlock signal, the locking device 70 is activated and the lock part 56A of the front door 36A is unlocked.

[0114] When the lock 56A of the front door 36A is unlocked, the delivery person G1 can carry the package into the entrance 34 or hall 38 inside the building 10.

[0115] Then, after the package has been brought inside, the front door 36A is locked again when the delivery person G1 touches the unlock / lock button 102.

[0116] (In the case of housekeeping service 1)

[0117] Next, in the case of provider G2 of housekeeping service 1, the areas that can be accessed differ depending on the type of housework being performed. For example, if the housekeeping service is only cooking, as shown in Figure 7, the entrance 34, hall 38, and LDK 44 become the accessible area B. The toilet 50 is also accessible. Therefore, the corridor 48 connecting the LDK 44 and the toilet 50 is also accessible.

[0118] In this embodiment, the locking mechanisms 56A and 56D of the entrance door 36A and partition door 36D can be unlocked and locked, respectively. The remaining areas become restricted areas, and the locking mechanisms 56B, 56C, 56E, 56F, and 56G of the partition doors 36B, 36C, 36E, 36F, and 36G are locked, respectively.

[0119] In this case, as shown in Figure 5(B), the display surface 96A of the mobile terminal 96 owned by the service provider G2 displays, for example, the front door lock 104 and the living room / dining room / kitchen lock 106, and below the living room / dining room / kitchen lock 106, the unlock / lock button 102 is displayed.

[0120] When the service provider G2 touches the unlock / lock button 102, an unlock signal is transmitted from the mobile terminal 96 indicating the unlocking of the locking parts 56A and 56D of the entrance door 36A and partition door 36D shown in Figure 7. When the locking device 70 (see Figure 2) receives this unlock signal, the locking device 70 is activated and the locking parts 56A and 56D of the entrance door 36A and partition door 36D are unlocked, respectively.

[0121] When the locks 56A and 56D of the entrance door 36A and partition door 36D are unlocked, the service provider G2 can provide household services (in this case, cooking) within the living room / dining room / kitchen (LDK) 44.

[0122] Then, after the housekeeping service is completed, the service provider G2 touches the unlock / lock button 102 again, and the locks 56A and 56D of the front door 36A and partition door 36D are locked.

[0123] (In the case of housekeeping service 2)

[0124] On the other hand, if the housekeeping service 2 includes cooking, bathroom cleaning, and laundry, then, as shown in Figure 8, the entrance 34, living room / dining room / kitchen 44, bathroom 52, and washroom 54 become the accessible area C.

[0125] Therefore, in this embodiment, the locking mechanisms 56D, 56F, and 56G of the entrance door 36A and partition doors 36D, 36F, and 36G can be unlocked and locked. The remaining areas become restricted areas, and the locking mechanisms 56B, 56C, and 56E of the partition doors 36B, 36C, and 36E are locked, respectively.

[0126] In this case, as shown in Figure 5(C), the display surface 96A of the mobile terminal 96 owned by the service provider G3 displays, for example, the front door lock 104, the living room / dining room / kitchen lock 106, the bathroom lock 108, and the washroom lock 110, with an unlock / lock button 102 displayed below the washroom lock 110.

[0127] When the service provider G3 touches the unlock / lock button 102, an unlock signal is transmitted from the mobile terminal 96 indicating the unlocking of the locking parts 56A, 56D, 56F, and 56G of the entrance door 36A and partition doors 36D, 36F, and 36G, as shown in Figure 8. When the locking device 70 (see Figure 2) receives this unlock signal, the locking device 70 activates and the locking parts 56A, 56D, 56F, and 56G of the entrance door 36A and partition doors 36D, 36F, and 36G are unlocked, respectively.

[0128] When the locks 56A, 56D, 56F, and 56G of the entrance door 36A and the partition doors 36D, 36F, and 36G are unlocked, the service provider G3 can provide household services (in this case, cooking, bathroom cleaning, and laundry) in the living room / dining room / kitchen 44, bathroom 52, and washroom 54.

[0129] Then, after completing the housekeeping service, the service provider G3 touches the unlock / lock button 102 again, which locks the locking mechanisms 56A, 56D, 56F, and 56G of the front door 36A and the partition doors 36D, 36F, and 36G, respectively.

[0130] In addition to the service providers G1, G2, and G3, visitors G to building 10 may also include friends and relatives of resident A. Furthermore, access areas can be set for visitors other than the service providers G1, G2, and G3, similar to the access areas for the service providers G1, G2, and G3.

[0131] As described above, in this embodiment, the partition doors 36 can be divided into those that are opened and those that are closed, depending on the type of service. The area partitioned by the closed partition doors 36 becomes an accessible area, and use is possible within the accessible area.

[0132] In this way, the accessible area is demarcated by a closed partition door 36, preventing visitors G from entering the restricted area beyond the closed partition door 36. Therefore, in this embodiment, security is ensured and the privacy of resident A can be secured.

[0133] As a comparative example, although not shown in the diagram, if the front door has a first electronic lock, the hallway has a second electronic lock, and the kitchen has a third electronic lock, then the housekeeping service would need to first unlock the first electronic lock, then the second electronic lock, and then the third electronic lock.

[0134] In this case, the process involves communicating with the first electronic lock, performing authentication, and upon approval, sending an unlock request for the first electronic lock, which then unlocks it. Next, it is necessary to communicate with the second electronic lock, perform authentication, and upon approval, send an unlock request for the second electronic lock, which then unlocks it. Furthermore, it is necessary to communicate with the third electronic lock, perform authentication, and upon approval, send an unlock request for the third electronic lock, which then unlocks it.

[0135] Therefore, in the comparative example, the unlocking process is time-consuming. Furthermore, in the comparative example, communication is performed multiple times, so there is a possibility that communication may be interrupted midway through the process due to input errors or communication failures. In this case, the unlocking process becomes even more time-consuming, and the burden on the service provider is also significant.

[0136] In contrast, in this embodiment, the lock is divided into a first lock section 56 that unlocks and a second lock section 56 that locks, corresponding to the accessible and restricted areas within the building 10 shown in Figures 1 and 4. By touching the unlock / lock button 102 displayed on the mobile terminal 96 owned by the service provider G, the lock sections 56 of the partition door to be opened can be unlocked all at once, regardless of the extent of the accessible area A (see Figure 6), accessible area B (see Figure 7), and accessible area C (see Figure 8).

[0137] Therefore, there is no need to perform the unlocking process multiple times, saving time and effort. Consequently, in this embodiment, the processing time until unlocking can be shortened, resulting in improved convenience.

[0138] Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the lock control unit 74 receives electronic key information K transmitted from the mobile terminal 96, it locks the locking part (second locking part) 56 of the partition door 36 that demarcates the restricted area, thus preventing the locking part 56 of the partition door 36 in the restricted area from being forgotten.

[0139] Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the lock unit (first lock unit) 56 is unlocked, the lock control unit 74 transmits unlocking information to the mobile terminal 84 owned by resident A of building 10. Therefore, the building manager can know that visitor G has entered building 10 even when they are outside building 10.

[0140] Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the locking unit (first locking unit) 56 is locked, the locking control unit 74 transmits locking information to the mobile terminal 84. Therefore, the building manager can know that visitor G has left the building even when they are outside the building 10. In other words, they can know that the service has been provided, improving convenience.

[0141] Furthermore, in this embodiment, an indoor camera 78 is installed inside the building 10, and when the lock unit (first lock unit) 56 is unlocked, the lock control unit 74 activates the indoor camera 78. As a result, the building manager can know the movements of visitors G even when outside the building 10, thereby enhancing the security of the building 10.

[0142] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a speaker 76 is provided inside the building 10, and if an external force exceeding a predetermined value is applied to the partition door 36 that is not meant to be opened, the lock control unit 74 will emit a warning sound from the speaker 76. This allows a warning to be issued to an entrant G if they mistakenly attempt to open the partition door 36 that is not meant to be opened.

[0143] Furthermore, in this embodiment, if an external force exceeding a predetermined value is applied to the partition door 36 that is not to be opened, the lock control unit 74 sends a warning instruction to an external server, such as a security company, thereby further enhancing the security of the building 10.

[0144] Based on the above, in this embodiment, it is possible to allow free movement of outsiders in areas accessible to outsiders within the building 10, thereby enabling the provision of diverse services, while also ensuring the privacy of residents and reducing their psychological burden.

[0145] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and it is of course possible to implement it in various modified forms without departing from the spirit of the invention, in addition to the embodiments described above.

[0146] <Note> Furthermore, the following configurations may be combined as appropriate to form the building according to the present invention.

[0147] (Composition 1) The building comprises: a plurality of partition doors provided within the building body that demarcate accessible areas and restricted areas within the building body; a plurality of locking units provided for each partition door that allow the partition door to be opened and closed by unlocking or locking; a first portable terminal that allows the building manager to set a first locking unit to be unlocked from among the plurality of locking units; and a control unit that is generated based on information from the first portable terminal and is capable of receiving electronic key information transmitted from a second portable terminal carried by an entrant into the building body, and unlocks the first locking unit upon receipt of the electronic key information.

[0148] (Configuration 2) The first mobile terminal is capable of setting the first lock for each person entering the building.

[0149] (Composition 3) The control unit, upon receiving the electronic key information transmitted from the second mobile terminal, locks the second locking unit among the plurality of locking units.

[0150] (Composition 4) The control unit is configured to transmit unlocking information to the first mobile terminal when the first lock unit is unlocked.

[0151] (Composition 5) The building according to claim 1, wherein the control unit is configured to transmit locking information to the first mobile terminal when the first lock unit is locked.

[0152] (Composition 6) An indoor camera is installed inside the building, and the control unit is configured to activate the indoor camera when the first lock is unlocked.

[0153] (Composition 7) A speaker is provided inside the building body, and the control unit is configured to emit a warning sound from the speaker when an external force exceeding a predetermined value is applied to a partition door other than the partition door on which the first locking unit is provided. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0154] 10. Building (Main building) 36 compartment doors 36A Entrance door (partition door) 36B Compartment Door 36C Partition Door 36D Partition Door 36E Partition Door 36F Section Door 36G partition door 56 Locking part 56A Locking section 56B Lock section 56C Locking part 56D Locking part 56E Locking part 56F Lock section 56G locking mechanism 70 Locking device 72 Security Systems 74 Lock Control Unit (Control Unit) 76 speakers 78 Indoor Cameras 80 Accelerometer 82 servers 84. Mobile devices (first mobile devices) 96. Mobile device (second mobile device) A Accessible Area A Resident (Manager of the building) B Accessible Area C. Accessible Area G Visitors G1 Delivery service delivery person (attendee) G2 Providers of housekeeping services (attendees) G3 Providers of housekeeping services (attendees) K Electronic key information

Claims

1. Multiple partition doors are provided within the building to separate the accessible area from the restricted area within the building, Each of the aforementioned partition doors is provided with a plurality of locking mechanisms that allow each partition door to be opened and closed by unlocking or locking, A first portable terminal that allows the building manager to set a first lock unit to be unlocked from among the multiple lock units, A control unit is provided which is generated based on information from the first mobile terminal and is capable of receiving electronic key information transmitted from a second mobile terminal carried by a person entering the building, and which unlocks the first lock unit upon receiving the electronic key information. It has, The control unit, when multiple first lock units are set, receives an unlocking signal transmitted from the second mobile terminal based on an operation of touching the lock / unlock button displayed on the display surface of the second mobile terminal, thereby unlocking multiple first lock units at once.

2. The building according to claim 1, wherein the first mobile terminal is capable of setting the first lock unit for each person entering the building.

3. The building according to claim 1, wherein the control unit locks the second locking unit among the plurality of locking units upon receiving the electronic key information transmitted from the second mobile terminal.

4. The building according to claim 1, wherein the control unit is configured to transmit unlocking information to the first mobile terminal when the first lock unit is unlocked.

5. The building according to claim 1, wherein the control unit is configured to transmit locking information to the first mobile terminal when the first lock unit is locked.

6. An indoor camera is installed inside the building. The building according to claim 1, wherein the control unit is configured to activate the indoor camera when the first lock is unlocked.

7. A speaker is installed inside the building itself. The building according to claim 1, wherein the control unit is configured to emit a warning sound from the speaker when an external force exceeding a predetermined value is applied to a partition door other than the partition door on which the first locking unit is provided.

8. A building according to any one of claims 1 to 7, A server that generates electronic key information based on the information of the first mobile terminal and transmits the electronic key information to a second mobile terminal carried by a person entering the building; Equipped with, The control unit, upon receiving the electronic key information transmitted from the second mobile terminal, unlocks the first lock unit, thereby opening only the partition door on which the first lock unit is installed. This is a building security system.

9. The building security system according to claim 8, wherein the control unit is configured to send a warning instruction to an external outsourced server when an external force exceeding a predetermined value is applied to a partition door other than the partition door on which the first locking unit is provided.

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