Security devices and system for security equipment

TW202632126AActive Publication Date: 2026-08-01TAIWAN SECOM CO LTD
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TW · TW
Patent Type
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Current Assignee / Owner
TAIWAN SECOM CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-01-24
Publication Date
2026-08-01

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Technical Problem

Existing safes rely solely on mechanical or electronic locks for security, offering no secondary protection once the key or combination is stolen, leading to inefficient recovery processes and limited success rates.

Method used

A safety device integrating a heat source sensor, door switch sensor, camera, and weight sensor, connected to a security host that transmits activation signals, environmental images, and weight change information to a server for real-time monitoring and anomaly detection, with additional features like facial recognition and alarm modules.

Benefits of technology

Enhances safety and management efficiency by providing real-time monitoring, anomaly warnings, and data management, allowing for immediate detection of unauthorized access and weight changes within the safe.

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Abstract

The security device and system of the insurance equipment in this creation combines a heat source sensor, door switch sensor, camera, and weight sensor. It integrates data through the security main unit and transmits activation signals, environmental images, and weight change information to a server, where it is stored and processed. The server then generates security status messages and notifies mobile devices. In other words, the system enables real-time monitoring, anomaly alerts, and data management when someone approaches the safe unit. It also allows for the management of weight change information of the contents within the safe, enhancing both the security and management efficiency of the safe.
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Description

Safety devices and systems for insurance equipment The present invention relates to a safety device and system, in particular to a safety device and system for fuse equipment. Most existing safes used by individuals to store valuables rely solely on simple mechanical or electronic locks for security. If the key or combination is stolen, the safe has no secondary protection. Once a theft or damage occurs, the owner often waits until they are about to retrieve their belongings to discover the theft. By this time, a significant amount of time has passed, making the recovery process inefficient and the success rate limited. In one embodiment, a safety device security device is provided. The safety device security device is connected to a safe unit. The safe unit includes a safe body and a safe door. The safety device security device primarily includes a heat source sensor, a door switch sensor, a camera, a weight sensor, and a security host. The heat source sensor senses the thermal state surrounding the safe unit and generates an activation signal upon sensing heat. The door switch sensor is connected to the heat source sensor and senses the open or closed state of the safe door based on the activation signal. It generates an open signal when the sensing result indicates an open state and a close signal when the sensing result indicates a closed state. The camera is connected to the heat source sensor and captures an image of the safe unit's environment based on the activation signal. The weight sensor is connected to the heat source sensor and is activated based on the activation signal or the door open signal to continuously sense the weight of the safe unit and generate weight change information based on the sensing result. The security host is connected to the heat source sensor, the camera, and the weight sensor. The security host receives the activation signal, the environmental image, and the weight change information and transmits the environmental image and weight change information to a server. In one embodiment, a safety system for a safe device is provided. The safety system primarily comprises the aforementioned safe device, a safe unit, and a server. The server may include a communication module, a storage module, and a processing module. The communication module receives activation signals, environmental images, and weight change information from the safe device. The storage module, connected to the communication module, stores the activation signals, environmental images, and weight change information transmitted by the safe device. The processing module, connected to the storage module, processes the activation signals, weight change information, and environmental images to generate a security status message. The present invention's safe device and system integrates heat sensors, door switch sensors, cameras, and weight sensors. Data is integrated through a security host computer, and activation signals, environmental images, and weight change information are transmitted to a server for storage and processing. The server ultimately generates a security status message and notifies a mobile device. This allows for real-time monitoring, anomaly warnings, and data management when someone approaches the safe unit. Furthermore, information on weight changes within the safe contents can be managed, enhancing both safety and management efficiency. The detailed features and advantages of the present invention are described in detail in the following embodiments. The content is sufficient to enable anyone skilled in the relevant art to understand the technical content of the present invention and implement it accordingly. Moreover, based on the content disclosed in this specification, the scope of the patent application and the drawings, anyone skilled in the relevant art can easily understand the relevant purposes and advantages of the present invention. 100: Insurance equipment safety system 1: Safety device of insurance equipment 11: Heat source sensor 111:Photography module 12: Door switch sensor 13: Camera 14:Weight sensor 15: Security Host 151: List storage module 152:Facial Recognition Module 16: Control unit 17: Alarm module 18: Fire sensor 2: Safe unit 21: Safe body 22: Safe Door 3: Server 31: Communication module 32: Storage module 33: Processing module 4: Mobile devices 41: Search Program 42: Operation Procedure FIG1 is a schematic diagram of a safe unit according to the present invention. FIG2 is a schematic diagram of the safety device and system of the safety device of the present invention. FIG3 is a block diagram of the safety device of the fuse device of the present invention. FIG4 is a block diagram of the fuse device safety system of the present invention. The following specific embodiments are given to illustrate the present invention in detail, and the drawings are used as auxiliary explanations. The symbols mentioned in the specification are referred to in the symbol description. 1 through FIG. The insurance equipment safety device 1 of the present invention is connected to the safe unit 2 which comprises the safe body 21 and the safe door 22. The safety equipment safety device 1 mainly comprises a heat source sensor 11, a door opening sensor 12, a camera 13, a weight sensor 14 and a security host 15 . Here, the safe unit 2 may be, but is not limited to, insurance equipment equipped with items such as safes, safes, vaults, etc.; The heat source sensor 11 senses the thermal energy state around the vault unit 2 , which generates a start signal when thermal energy is sensed. Herein, the heat source sensor 11 may be any sensor provided on the vault body 21 for sensing the thermal energy state around the vault unit 2. In other words, it is used to sense thermal energy (such as body temperature) around the vault unit 2, such as Infrared Sensors or Microwave Thermal Sensors, provided that the foregoing is not limited to this description. The door switch sensor 12 is connected to a heat source sensor 11 which senses the open or closed status of the safe door 22 according to the start signal and generates an open door signal when the sensing result is the open state and a door closing signal when the sensing result is the closed state. Herein, the door opening sensor 12 may be provided in the safe unit 2 any sensor used to sense the opening and closing situation of the safe door 22, such as a door magnetic sensor or a vibration sensor, provided that the foregoing is illustrative only and not limited to this. The camera 13 is connected to a heat source sensor 11 , which retrieves the environmental image of the vault unit 2 based on the start signal. Herein, the video camera 13 may be any video camera such as a digital camera, monitor, wireless network camera or concealed micro camera provided on the vault body 21 , provided that the foregoing is illustrative only and not limited to this. The weight sensor 14 is connected to a heat source sensor 11, which continuously senses the weight of the vault unit 2 based on the activation of the start signal or the door opening signal, and generates weight change information based on the sensing results. Herein, the weight sensor 14 may be a scale, wireless scale or any sensor that can be used to measure weight provided in the safe unit 2, provided that the foregoing is illustrative only and not limited to this. Security host 15 is connected to heat sensor 11, camera 13, and weight sensor 14. Security host 15 receives the activation signal, environmental images, and weight change information, and transmits the environmental images and weight change information to server 3. Security host 15 can be a small computer with a microcontroller (MCU) or various processors, but the above description is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting. For example, the operation of the safe device security device 1 provided by the present invention can be described as follows: When there is a change in thermal energy in the environment surrounding the safe unit 2 (e.g., due to a person approaching), the heat source sensor 11 senses this heat and generates an activation signal. After receiving the activation signal, the door switch sensor 12 further senses the open or closed state of the safe door 22. If the door 22 is sensed to be open, it generates a door opening signal. Simultaneously, the camera 13 begins capturing images of the environment surrounding the safe unit 2 in response to the activation signal to record the current situation. The weight sensor 14, in response to the activation signal or the door opening signal, continuously monitors the weight changes of the items inside the safe unit 21 and generates corresponding weight change information. Both the environmental images and weight change information are processed by the security host 15 and transmitted to the server 3 for immediate review by the owner of the safe unit 2 or security personnel. This safe device security device 1 can effectively and instantly detect abnormal events and integrates weight sensing functions to enhance the security device's protection capabilities. In some embodiments, the security host 15 includes a list storage module 151 and a facial recognition module 152. The list storage module 151 stores facial feature data of the safe list, and the facial recognition module 152 is connected to the list storage module 151. The facial recognition module 152 receives environmental images and identifies facial feature data. It then compares the identified facial feature data with the facial feature data of the safe list stored in the list storage module 151. If the comparison does not match, the facial recognition module 152 generates a comparison non-match signal. If the comparison does match, the facial recognition module 152 generates a comparison match signal. The security host 15 transmits the comparison non-match signal or the comparison match signal to the server 3. In other words, based on the comparison result of the facial recognition module 152, the security host 15 transmits a corresponding signal (match or non-match) to the server 3 for server 3 to record or trigger other processes. For example, an administrator (e.g., Mr. Zhang) approaches a safe. Security host 15 receives an activation signal, and facial recognition module 152 captures the administrator's facial image from camera 13. It extracts facial feature data (such as eye position and mouth shape). Facial recognition module 152 compares the extracted facial feature data with facial features on the safe list stored in list storage module 151. A match is found when any facial feature on the safe list is found. Facial recognition module 152 generates a match signal and transmits it to server 3. Security host 15 authorizes Mr. Zhang to access safe unit 2 and records the time and identity of the user. This is an example of authorized personnel opening safe unit 2. However, the above description is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting. For another example, an unauthorized person (such as a thief) approaches the safe. The security host 15 receives the activation signal, and the facial recognition module 152 captures the image and extracts facial features. The facial recognition module 152 compares the extracted facial feature data with the facial features on the safe list in the list storage module 151. If no facial features on the safe list are matched, the comparison does not match. The facial recognition module 152 generates a comparison mismatch signal and transmits it to the server 3. This is an example of an unauthorized person attempting to approach the safe unit 2. However, the above description is only for example and is not limited to this. In some embodiments, the security host 15 has a secured state and a non-secure state. In the non-secure state, an alarm event signal is generated based on the mismatch signal. In the secured state, an alarm event signal is generated based solely on the activation signal. In other words, the operating logic of the security host 15 varies depending on its state, and accordingly determines which signals trigger the alarm event signal. For example, in the secured state, the safe unit 2 is at high alert, so the activation signal may indicate an abnormal condition requiring an alarm. However, the foregoing description is merely illustrative and not limiting. In some embodiments, the safety device 1 further includes a control unit 16. The control unit 16 is connected to the security host 15 and generates and transmits a control signal to the security host 15. The security host 15 can then be in a secured state or a non-secure state. The security host 15 can switch from the secured state to the non-secure state, or vice versa, based on the control signal. The control unit 16 can be, for example, but not limited to, a card reader. That is, the control unit 16 is used to control the security host 15 between the secured state and the non-secure state. However, the foregoing description is merely illustrative and not limiting. In some embodiments, the safety device 1 further includes an alarm module 17 . Alarm module 17 is connected to the security host 15 . Security host 15 generates an alarm signal based on the activation signal and an abnormality signal based on the weight change information. Alarm module 17 generates an audio warning based on the alarm signal and an alarm based on the abnormality signal. Alarm module 17 may be, for example, but not limited to, a buzzer or an alarm. However, the foregoing description is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting. In some embodiments, the safe device safety device 1 further includes a fire sensor 18 connected to the security host 15. Upon detecting fire characteristics, the fire sensor 18 generates a fire message and transmits it to the server 3. Here, the fire sensor 18 can be a smoke, flame, or any other sensor capable of sensing fire characteristics (such as smoke or high temperature) installed on the safe unit 2. However, the above description is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting. In some embodiments, weight sensor 14 has an active state and a dormant state. Weight sensor 14 enters the active state in response to an activation signal or a door-opening signal, continuously sensing the weight of safe unit 2, and enters the dormant state in response to a door-closing signal. In other words, weight sensor 14 can switch states based on the usage scenario of safe unit 2 to conserve energy. The activation signal can be triggered by a variety of means, such as a user command, an internal system timing schedule, or a startup command from an external control device. However, the foregoing description is merely illustrative and not limiting. In some embodiments, the heat source sensor 11 has an active state and a dormant state. When heat energy is sensed, the sensor enters the active state and continues to sense the heat energy. When heat energy is not sensed, the sensor enters the dormant state. However, the above description is for illustration only and is not intended to be limiting. In some embodiments, the heat sensor 11 includes a camera module 111. When heat is sensed, the camera module 111 is activated to take a picture. Furthermore, the camera module 111 takes pictures in response to a camera command from a host device. In other words, the camera module 111 of the heat sensor 11 has a dual activation mechanism: it can automatically activate the camera based on the sensed heat, or it can manually activate the camera based on a command from the host device. When the heat sensor 11 senses heat in the environment (such as from a human body or other heat source), the camera module 111 automatically activates. Furthermore, the camera module 111 can also receive a camera command from a host device to take a picture. The host device can be an electronic device such as a computer, mobile phone, or tablet. The electronic device transmits a message to the security host 15 to trigger the camera module 111 to take a picture. However, the foregoing description is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting. Figure 4 is a block diagram of the safe device security system of the present invention. The safe device security system 100 of the present invention primarily comprises any of the aforementioned safe device security devices 1, a safe unit 2, and a server 3. The components of the safe device security device 1 and their interconnections have been previously described and will not be further elaborated here. Here, the safe device security device 1 connects to the safe unit 2 to sense the status of the safe unit 2 and its surroundings. The safe device security device 1 and the server 3 can utilize wireless technology, such as Wi-Fi signals, for data transmission. However, the above description is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting. In some embodiments, server 3 is connected to the safety device 1 and may include a communication module 31, a storage module 32, and a processing module 33. Communication module 31 receives activation signals, environmental images, and weight change information from the safety device 1. Storage module 32 is connected to communication module 31 and stores the activation signals, environmental images, and weight change information transmitted by the safety device 1. Processing module 33 is connected to storage module 32 and processes the activation signals, weight change information, and environmental images to generate security status information. Server 3 may be a server, cloud server, or embedded system with an independent CPU, memory, and hard drive. However, the foregoing description is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting. In some embodiments, the environmental image may include images or image data of the environment surrounding the safe unit 2 captured by the camera 13. The environmental image or image data may be combined with a timestamp or spatial location information. In other words, the environmental image may include a dynamic image clip or a static image combined with time or location information. However, the above description is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting. In some embodiments, weight change information may include data reflecting changes in the weight of a load or object, such as specific increases or decreases, trends over time, trigger condition signals (such as exceeding a preset threshold), cumulative changes, and abnormal detection results. However, the foregoing description is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting. In some embodiments, the processing module 33 can analyze the activation signal, environmental image and weight change information transmitted by the safe device safety device 1 according to preset rules or algorithms and generate corresponding security status messages. For example, when the activation signal or the environmental image detects the presence of unauthorized entry, a security status message about intrusion warning can be generated; when the activation signal shows that the safe unit 2 is activated but the environmental image or weight change does not meet expectations, a security status message about abnormal operation warning can be generated. However, the above description is only an example and is not limited to this. In some embodiments, the insurance device security system 100 further includes a search program 41 installed on a mobile device 4. When the mobile device 4 is connected to the server 3, the search program 41 may include a query interface for querying security status information. In some embodiments, the server 3 proactively transmits security status information to the mobile device 4 based on one of an activation signal, environmental images, and weight change information. Here, the search program 41 is, for example, but not limited to, an application program APP. In other words, the search program 41 may proactively search for security status information from the server 3 via wireless communication such as a mobile network or Wi-Fi; alternatively, the server 3 may proactively transmit security status information to the search program 41 via wireless communication such as a mobile network or Wi-Fi. However, the foregoing description is merely illustrative and is not intended to be limiting. For example, a user can use a search program 41 installed on a mobile device 4 to query the security status information of the safe unit 2 stored on the server 3. Alternatively, for example, upon receiving an activation signal from the safe device security device 1, the server 3 can proactively transmit a security status message regarding an intrusion warning to the mobile device 4. In other words, if someone approaches the safe unit 2 without permission, the server 3 can immediately transmit a security status message regarding an abnormal operation warning to the mobile device 4 via the wireless network. In some embodiments, the safe device security system 100 further includes an operating program 42 installed on a mobile device 4. The operating program 42 provides an interface for the mobile device user to manually input commands, which are then transmitted via the server 3 to the security host 15, allowing the security host 15 to control the safe unit 2 according to the activation commands. The operating program 42 is, for example, but not limited to, an application program (APP). In other words, the mobile device 4 can remotely control the opening or closing status of the safe door 22. However, the foregoing description is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting. For example, the user can send a door closing operation instruction to the server 3 through the operating program 42, and the server 3 then transmits the door closing operation instruction to the security host 15. The security host 15 can control the closing of the safe door 22. In other words, the opening or closing status of the safe door 22 can be remotely controlled through the operating program 42 to ensure the safety of the safe unit 2. In summary, the present invention's safety device and system for safety equipment integrates heat sensors, door switch sensors, cameras, and weight sensors. Data is integrated through a security host computer, and activation signals, environmental images, and weight change information are transmitted to a server for storage and processing. The server ultimately generates a security status message and notifies a mobile device. This invention provides real-time monitoring, abnormality warnings, and data management capabilities, enhancing the safety and management efficiency of safety equipment. The above detailed description fully demonstrates the progressive nature of the present invention's objectives and effects, its immense industrial applicability, and its unprecedented market value. This invention fully meets the patent requirements, and we hereby file this application in accordance with the law. However, the foregoing description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and should not be construed to limit the scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent variations and modifications within the scope of the present invention are intended to fall within the scope of the present invention. We sincerely request your careful consideration and approval. 15: Security Host 2: Safe unit 3: Server

Claims

1. A safety device for an insurance device is connected to a safe unit, which includes a safe body and a safe door. The safety device for an insurance device includes: a heat source sensor, which senses the heat energy state around the safe unit and generates a startup signal when heat energy is sensed; a door switch sensor, which is connected to the heat source sensor and senses an open state or a closed state of the safe door according to the startup signal, and generates a door opening signal when the sensing result is the open state, and generates a door closing signal when the sensing result is the closed state; a camera, which is connected to the heat source sensor and captures an environmental image of the safe unit according to the startup signal; a weight sensor, which is connected to the heat source sensor and is activated according to the startup signal or the door opening signal to continuously sense the weight of the safe unit, and generates weight change information according to the sensing result; and a security host, which is connected to the heat source sensor, the camera and the weight sensor, receives the startup signal, the environmental image and the weight change information, and transmits the environmental image and the weight change information to a server.

2. The security device of the insurance equipment as described in claim 1, wherein the security host includes: a list storage module, storing facial feature data of a security list; and a facial recognition module, connected to the list storage module, receiving the environmental image and identifying facial feature data, comparing the facial feature data with the facial feature data of the security list, generating a comparison mismatch signal when the comparison does not match, and generating a comparison match signal when the comparison matches, and the security host transmits the comparison mismatch signal or the comparison match signal to the server.

3. The safety device of the insurance equipment as described in claim 2, wherein the security host has a security state and a non-security state, in the non-security state, an alarm event signal is generated based on the comparison mismatch signal, and in the security state, the alarm event signal is generated only based on the start signal.

4. The safety device of the insurance equipment as described in claim 1 further includes a control unit connected to the security host, generating a control signal and transmitting it to the security host, the security host having a security state and a non-security state, and switching from the security state to the non-security state according to the control signal, or switching from the non-security state to the security state according to the control signal.

5. The safety device of the insurance equipment as described in claim 1 further includes an alarm module connected to the security host, the security host generates an alarm signal based on the start signal, generates an abnormal signal based on the weight change information, the alarm module generates a warning voice based on the alarm signal, and generates an alarm based on the abnormal signal.

6. The insurance equipment safety device as described in claim 1 further includes a fire sensor connected to the security host, which generates a fire message and transmits it to the server when a fire feature is detected.

7. The safe device safety device as described in claim 1, wherein the weight sensor has an activation state and a sleep state, the weight sensor enters the activation state according to the activation signal or the door opening signal and continuously senses the weight of the safe unit, and enters the sleep state according to the door closing signal.

8. The safety device of the fuse equipment as described in claim 1, wherein the heat source sensor has an active state and a dormant state, enters the active state when the heat energy is sensed and continues to sense the heat energy, and enters the dormant state when the heat energy is not sensed.

9. The safety device for the safety equipment as described in claim 1, wherein the heat source sensor includes a camera module, which is activated to take pictures when the heat energy is sensed, and the camera module takes pictures according to a camera command from a host device.

10. A safe equipment security system comprises: a safe unit, which comprises a safe body and a safe door; a safe equipment security device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, connected to the safe unit; and a server, connected to the safe equipment security device, comprising: a communication module, which receives the start-up signal, the environmental image and the weight change information; a storage module, which is connected to the communication module and stores the start-up signal, the environmental image and the weight change information; and a processing module, which is connected to the storage module and processes the start-up signal, the weight change information and the environmental image to generate a security status message.

11. The insurance device safety system as described in claim 10 further includes a search program installed on a mobile device. When the mobile device is connected to the server, the search program provides a query interface for querying the security status information.

12. The insurance device safety system as described in claim 10, wherein the server actively transmits the security status message to a mobile device based on one of the activation signal, the environmental image, and the weight change information.

13. The safe device security system as described in claim 10 further includes an operating program installed on a mobile device, which is connected to the server. The operating program provides an operating interface for a user to manually input commands to remotely control the open state or the closed state of the safe door.