Security system

[Technical field to which the invention belongs] The present invention<u style="single">Monitoring devices and methods, recording media, and security systems</u>In particular, it has become possible to suppress the spread of damage.<u style="single">Monitoring devices and methods, recording media, and security systems</u>Regarding.

[0002] In recent years, various security systems have been proposed in order to prevent emergencies such as robbery and fire, or to minimize damage.

[0003] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a conventional security system. The house 1 is provided with a security device 11 for detecting the occurrence of a fire or the like, and a communication device 12 connected to a public telephone line 2.

[0004] Then, when the security device 11 detects a fire or the like, the communication device 12 notifies the control center 3 of the fire via the public telephone line 2. When the control center 3 receives the notification, it notifies the depot 4 such as a security company, and the depot 4 makes an inquiry to the residents of the house 1.

[0005] For example, when the security device 11 detects a fire, an inquiry is made from the depot 4 and an inquiry is made.<u style="single">Housing 1</u>Residents report the extent of the fire and ask them to tell them how to deal with it.

[0006] [Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in the conventional security system, when an abnormal situation occurs in the house 1, an inquiry is made only to the residents of the house 1 and instructions such as a coping method are given. Is done.

[0007] Therefore, when a fire breaks out in the house 1, the residents in the house 1 are instructed to deal with it, but the residents in the neighborhood of the house 1 are not instructed to do so. .. On the contrary, it is expected that even the outbreak of a fire will not be noticed.

[0008] As a result, there is a problem that damage cannot be minimized, such as the residents in the vicinity of the house 1 being delayed in escaping.

[0009] The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and when an abnormal situation occurs, the damage can be minimized.

【0026】<u style="single">[Means for solving problems]</u> The monitoring device of the present invention<u style="single">A receiving means for receiving notification that an abnormal situation has been detected from a plurality of security terminals arranged in each area, and</u>When it is notified that an abnormal situation has been detected from the first security terminal among the plurality of security terminals, in a predetermined area where the first security terminal is installed in addition to the first security terminal, It is stored by the first notification means for notifying the occurrence of the abnormal situation to the second security terminal, the storage means for storing the report destination when the abnormal situation is detected by the first security terminal, and the storage means. It is characterized by providing a second notification means for notifying the occurrence of an abnormal situation to the reporting destination.<u style="single">The monitoring device is composed of, for example, the center device 82 shown in FIG.</u><u style="single">The security terminal is, for example, the home security devices 81-1 to 81- in FIG.</u><u style="single">N</u><u style="single">, Or the in-vehicle device 151 of FIG. 26, which is installed in a house, a vehicle, or the like. And the abnormal situation is when the security terminal is installed in the house, for example, a burglary, a fire, or a gas leak, and when the security terminal is installed in the vehicle, the vehicle is stolen or mischievous against the vehicle ( (Puncture the tires, scratch the car body, etc.). In addition, the abnormal situation includes the case where communication is impossible.</u><u style="single">Areas are preset, for example, in a range of hundreds of meters in radius, or in a range of hundreds of homes.</u><u style="single">Since the monitoring device is notified of information regarding the occurrence of an abnormal situation for each of a plurality of areas, comprehensive crime prevention information can be acquired in the monitoring device. As a result, for example, it is possible to call for caution in advance in areas where abnormal situations occur frequently. In addition, in vehicle monitoring, it is possible to identify a vehicle type that has a high probability of being damaged and call for caution in advance.</u>[0027] The first notification means is configured by, for example, the center control device 101 of FIG. 5 that executes the process of step S15 of FIG. 10, and the storage means is configured by, for example, the storage device 104 of FIG. The notification means of 2 is composed of, for example, the center control device 101 of FIG. 5 that executes the process of step S14 of FIG.

[0028] The first security terminal is a security terminal that has detected an abnormal situation, and the second security terminal is a security terminal installed in the same area as the first security terminal.

[0029] Then, the first notification means notifies the entire security terminals in the area that the security terminal that has detected the abnormal situation exists in the area, and the second notification means is the home (owned). Notifies that an abnormal situation has been detected at home (owned vehicle) to a mobile phone or the like preset as a notification destination when an abnormal situation is detected in the vehicle).

[0030] The reporting destination is, for example, an e-mail address of a mobile phone, a PHS (Personal Handy Phone) terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a personal computer, or the like, and a telephone number, which is set in advance.

[0033] The first notification means can notify the first security terminal and the second security terminal that the threatening device is to be driven, together with a message notifying the occurrence of an abnormal situation.

[0034] The threatening device is, for example,<u style="single">、</u>An external light 56, an external speaker 57, or the like. In this way, when an abnormal situation occurs, by driving and threatening the threatening device, for example, the spread of damage to the burglary can be suppressed. When the monitoring device of the present invention detects a security terminal in a non-communication state as an abnormal situation, the security installed in another house in the area including the house in which the security terminal in the non-communication state is installed. The terminal may be further provided with an instruction means for instructing the output of the alarm.

[0035] The monitoring method of the present invention is:<u style="single">A reception step for receiving notifications that an abnormal situation has been detected from multiple security terminals arranged in each area, and</u>When it is notified that an abnormal situation has been detected from the first security terminal among the plurality of security terminals, in a predetermined area where the first security terminal is installed in addition to the first security terminal, By processing the first notification step that notifies the second security terminal of the occurrence of an abnormal situation, the storage step that stores the report destination when an abnormal situation is detected by the first security terminal, and the storage step. It is characterized by including a second notification step of notifying the occurrence of an abnormal situation to the stored report destination.

[0036] The first notification step is configured by, for example, step S15 in FIG. 10, and the storage step is, for example, in step S13 of FIG. The notification step is configured by, for example, step S15 of FIG. The recording medium of the present invention is<u style="single">A reception step for receiving notifications that an abnormal situation has been detected from multiple security terminals arranged in each area, and</u>When it is notified that an abnormal situation has been detected from the first security terminal among the plurality of security terminals, in a predetermined area where the first security terminal is installed in addition to the first security terminal, A first notification control step that controls notification of the occurrence of an abnormal situation to the second security terminal, a storage control step that controls the memory of the report destination when an abnormal situation is detected by the first security terminal, and storage. It is characterized in that a computer-readable program including a second notification control step that controls notification of the occurrence of an abnormal situation to the notification destination stored by the processing of the control step is recorded.

[0037] The security terminal of the security system of the present invention has a detection means for detecting the occurrence of an abnormal situation, and when the occurrence of the abnormal situation is detected by the detecting means, the first is to notify the monitoring device of the occurrence of the abnormal situation. It is characterized in that it is provided with a notification means of. In addition, when the monitoring device is notified that an abnormal situation has been detected from the security terminal, the monitoring device notifies the occurrence of the abnormal situation to other security terminals in the area where the security terminal is installed in addition to the security terminal. The second notification means to be used, the storage means for storing the report destination when an abnormal situation is detected by the first security terminal, and the report destination stored by the storage means are notified of the occurrence of the abnormal situation. It is characterized in that it is provided with a third notification means.<u style="single">At least one security terminal can be installed in the home and at least one security terminal can be installed in the vehicle.</u><u style="single">The report destination can be a mobile phone.</u>[0038] In the security system of the present invention, the occurrence of an abnormal situation is detected, and when the occurrence of the abnormal situation is detected, the occurrence of the abnormal situation is notified to the monitoring device. In addition, when the security terminal notifies that an abnormal situation has been detected, in addition to the security terminal, other security terminals in the area where the security terminal is installed are notified of the occurrence of the abnormal situation, and the security terminal is notified. When an abnormal situation is detected, the reporting destination is memorized, and the memorized reporting destination is notified of the occurrence of the abnormal situation.

[0039] Thereby, for example, when an abnormal situation occurs, not only the party (if the abnormal situation occurs in the house, its inhabitants, or if the abnormal situation occurs in the vehicle, its owner) but also the neighbors. Since the occurrence of an abnormal situation is notified to the residents, the spread of damage can be suppressed. That is, neighboring residents can also prepare for abnormal situations.<u style="single">。</u> The monitoring device of the present invention<u style="single">A receiving means for receiving notification that an abnormal situation has been detected from a plurality of security terminals arranged in each area, and</u>When the first security terminal of the plurality of security terminals notifies the first security terminal of the device ID preset and the content of the detected abnormal situation, the abnormal situation is based on the device ID. Instruction to instruct the driving of the external device to the specific means for identifying the house where the problem occurred and the area including the house, and the second security terminal installed in the other house in the area specified by the specific means. It is characterized by having means<u style="single">。</u>[Embodiment of the Invention] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a concept of a security system to which the present invention is applied.

As shown in the figure, houses 41-1 to 41-N (hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish each of the houses 41-1 to 41-N individually, they are collectively referred to as a house 41. The same applies to)) is set as area 31-1. Home security communication devices 42-1 to 42-N are provided in each of the houses 41, and each of the home security communication devices 42 wirelessly communicates with the in-area communication management device 32-1.

Then, the intra-area communication management device 32-1 wirelessly communicates with the management center 33 that monitors the occurrence of an abnormal situation.

As shown in the figure, areas 31-2 and 31-3 having the same configuration are set, and the area communication management devices 32-2 and 32-3 that manage the communication in the area are also in the area. Similar to the internal communication management device 32-1, it communicates wirelessly with the monitoring center 33, respectively. Each area is set, for example, in a range of hundreds of meters in radius, or in a range of hundreds of houses. Then, the communication management device 32 in the area is installed on a predetermined utility pole or the like in the area.

[0044] A device for detecting the occurrence of various abnormal situations is connected to the home security communication device 42 installed in each house. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a device installed in each house.

[0045] Sensors are installed in each part of the house 41 (houses 41-1 to 41-N), and when an abnormal situation is detected, each sensor outputs the sensor to the home security control device 51. Sensors, for example, a gas sensor 52 for detecting gas leakage, emergency button 53 residents is operated when confirming the occurrence of an abnormal situation of the housing 41, the security despite the ON utility mode, the closed and has state windows 41A When the lock is unlocked or the window 41A is broken, a magnet switch 54 for detecting it and a fire sensor 55 for detecting the occurrence of a fire are installed. Hereinafter, it is not necessary to individually distinguish between the gas leak detected by the gas sensor 52, the signal output when the emergency button 53 is operated, the abnormality of the window 41A detected by the magnet switch 54, and the fire detected by the fire sensor 55. In these cases, they are collectively referred to as an abnormal situation.

The home security control device 51 controls the home security communication device 42 and communicates with the monitoring center 33 (center device 82 (see FIG. 5) described later) via the in-area communication management device 32.

[0047] Further, the house 41 is provided with an external light 56 and an external speaker 57 outdoors, and is driven under the control of the home security control device 51 as described later, for example, to drive an intruder or the like. Intimidate.

[0048] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the operation of the security system of FIG. For example, the case where the occurrence of an abnormal situation is detected in the house 41-1 will be described.

[0049] For example, when the magnet switch 54-1 detects the presence of an intruder (burglary), the home security control device 51-1 controls the home security communication device 42-1, and an abnormal situation occurs in the house 41-1. Is notified to the monitoring center 33 via the intra-area communication management device 32-1.

[0050] This notification also includes the device ID of the home security control device 51-1, and the monitoring center 33 can identify in which house the abnormal situation occurred.

[0051] When the monitoring center 33 confirms that an abnormal situation has occurred in the house 41-1, it notifies a predetermined organization such as a security company or the police, and is designated in advance as a report destination. Notify the mobile phone 71 of the house by e-mail or voice that an abnormal situation has occurred in the house 41-1. This mobile phone 71 is owned by, for example, a resident of a house 41-1. As a result, the residents of House 41-1 can confirm that an abnormal situation has occurred at home on the go and can return to their home.

[0052] Further, the monitoring center 33 has a housing 41- with respect to the home security control devices 51-2 to 51-N installed in the housings 41-2 to 41-N of other housings in the area 31-1. Notify that an abnormal situation has occurred in 1.

[0053] Each of the home security control devices 51-2 to 51-N that received this notification outputs to the display unit or the like that an abnormal situation has occurred in the house 41-1 and confirms it to the residents of each house. Let me. As a result, the residents in the vicinity of the house 41-1 can also confirm that the abnormal situation has occurred in the house 41-1 and can deal with it. For example, neighboring residents can work together to catch burglars that have entered housing 41-1 or lock doors to prevent damage to their homes.

[0054] Further, in response to an instruction from the monitoring center 33, external lights 56-1 to 56-N and external speakers 57-N installed in each of the houses 41-1 to 41-N in the area 31-1. 1 to 57-N are driven. As a result, for example, when the surroundings are dark, the entire area 31-1 becomes bright, and the spread of damage can be suppressed. In addition, by outputting an alarm that calls attention, people walking in the vicinity can also take measures such as leaving the place.

[0055] FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the security system described above.

[0056] The home security device 81-1 is a device installed in the house 41-1, and is the above-mentioned home security communication device 42-1, home security control device 51-1, and gas sensor 52-1 to fire sensor 55. It consists of a sensor device 91-1 consisting of -1 and an external device 92-1 consisting of an external light 56-1 and an external speaker 57-1.

[0057] The home security devices 81-2 to 81-N are installed in the houses 41-2 to 41-N, respectively, and are configured in the same manner as the home security devices 81-1.

The intra-area communication management device 32-1 wirelessly communicates with the home security devices 81-1 to 81-N, and communicates with the center device 82 via the communication network 83, which is a wireless communication network, as described above. Realize communication regarding the occurrence of abnormal situations and the output of alarms.

[0059] The center device 82 is basically composed of a center control device 101 and a center communication device 102. The center control device 101 controls the center communication device 102 and communicates with the home security devices 81-1 to 81-N, and the residents of the house 41-1 have, for example, that an abnormal situation has occurred at home. Notify mobile phone 71. In the figure, only the mobile phone 71 owned by the residents of the houses 41-1 is shown, but the mobile phones owned by the residents of the houses 41-2 to 41-N are also connected to the communication network 83.

[0060] FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration example of the home security device 81. In addition to the above, the home security device 81 is operated when the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 94, the external speaker 57, the speaker 95 installed indoors, and various operations are input to the home security device 81. It consists of operation buttons 96. Further, the home security control device 51 receives the output of the sensor 91 via the input / output device 93 and controls the operation of the external device 92.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the center device 82. The center control device 101 controls the overall operation of the center device 82 via the input / output bus 103. The storage unit 104 corresponds to the device ID of the home security device 81 installed in each house, and various information such as a mobile phone telephone number as a notification destination for notifying that an abnormal situation has occurred at home, for example. Remember. When one of the home security devices 81 notifies the occurrence of an abnormal situation, the CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) 105 displays map information of the vicinity of the occurrence site based on the control of the center control device 101, and the center. Presented to the administrator who manages the device 82. The keyboard 106 and the mouse 107 are operated by the administrator of the center 82, and a signal corresponding to the operation content is output to the center control device 101 via the input / output bus 103.

[0062] FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the mobile phone 71. The control unit 121 controls each unit via the input / output bus 123, and controls the overall operation of the mobile phone 71. The communication unit 122 communicates with various devices via the communication network 83, and outputs the received packet to the control unit 121. The memory 124 is made of a non-volatile flash memory or the like, and stores information such as a registered telephone number, and also stores, for example, an e-mail sent from the center device 82 for notifying the occurrence of an abnormal situation. The LCD 125 displays various information based on the instruction from the control unit 121. For example, the LCD125 displays a message notifying that an abnormal situation has occurred at home. The input unit 126 includes a numeric keypad, a cross key, and the like, and receives input from the user of the mobile phone 71. The microphone 127 and the speaker 128 operate when the control unit 121 is executing the call mode, and the microphone 127 collects the speech of the user of the mobile phone 71 and outputs it to the control unit 121 via the input / output bus 123. Then, when the speaker 128 receives the sound transmitted from another telephone or the like from the control unit 121 via the input / output bus 123, it outputs the sound.

[0063] Next, the operation of the security system to which the present invention is applied will be described. First, the report processing of the home security device 81 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

[0064] In step S1, the home security control device 51 determines whether or not the security mode is on, and waits until it is determined that the security mode is on. As will be described later, residents of each house can change their home security mode by, for example, operating the operation button 96 or accessing a predetermined setting page or the like with their own mobile phone. it can.

When the home security control device 51 determines that the security mode is on, the home security control device 51 proceeds to step S2, determines whether or not an abnormality has been detected in the sensor device 91, and returns to step S1 until the abnormality is determined. , Repeats the subsequent processing.

[0066] When the home security control device 51 determines in step S2 that the sensor device 91 has detected an abnormal situation, the home security control device 51 proceeds to step S3 and proceeds to the device of the home security control device 51 via the intra-area communication management device 32. The ID and the content of the detected abnormality (for example, information on which sensor detected the abnormality) are transmitted to the center device 82. Then, the process returns to step S1 and the subsequent processes are repeatedly executed.

Next, the alarm processing of the center device 82 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

[0068] In step S11, the center control device 101 determines whether or not an abnormality has been notified from any of the home security devices 81 based on the output from the center communication device 102, and notifies the occurrence of the abnormality. Wait until it is determined that it has been done.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S11 that the occurrence of an abnormality has been notified, the center control device 101 enters the alarm mode, proceeds to step S12, and is based on the device ID included in the notified information. , Identify the house where the abnormal situation occurred and the area including the house, and display it on the CRT105 with a message to ask the administrator to confirm the occurrence of the abnormality.

[0070] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a display example of the CRT 105, and in this example, it is assumed that the outbreak of a fire is detected by the fire sensor 55.

As shown in the figure, a map of the neighboring area including the house where the fire has been detected is displayed, and the house where the fire has occurred is designated by the pointer 105A. Then, as a message to the administrator of the center device 82, "A fire broke out at B, C house in A town. An abnormality was notified to the neighboring residence." Is displayed. The administrator confirms this message, accesses the home security device 81 of the house where the report was made, and executes a predetermined process such as confirming whether or not the resident is at home.

[0072] In step S13, the center control device 101 reads the registered report destination designation information from the storage device 104 based on the notified device ID. That is, the user who uses the security system needs to register in advance the telephone number, e-mail address, etc. of the mobile phone he / she uses as a report destination when an abnormal situation occurs at home. In addition to mobile phones, e-mail addresses of PHS terminals, personal computers, PDAs, etc. can be registered as report destinations.

[0073] Then, in step S14, the center control device 101 notifies the mobile phone 71 designated by the report destination designation information read in step S13 that the occurrence of an abnormal situation has been detected at home. Send information including. This information is output from the center communication device 102 and transmitted to the mobile phone 71 via the communication network 83.

[0074] In step S15, the center control device 101 indicates that an abnormal situation has occurred in the vicinity of another home security device 81 in the area where the house in which the occurrence of the abnormal situation has been detected exists. report. For example, the center control device 101 displays a message calling attention to the LCD 94 of the home security device 81, and instructs the external device 92 to be driven.

[0075] For example, when a fire is detected in the home security device 81-1 installed in the house 41-1, the home security devices 81-2 to 81-N are instructed to do so. A message such as "There is a possibility of a fire in the house 41-1. Please be careful." Is displayed on each LCD94 of the home security devices 81-2 to 81-N. In addition, the external speaker 57 outputs voice guidance indicating the same content, and the external light 56 illuminates the surroundings. In addition, the external device 92-1 installed in the house 41-1 is also driven in the same manner.

[0076] In step S16, the center control device 101 determines whether or not the mobile phone 71 used by the resident of the house in which the occurrence of the abnormal situation is detected is instructed to cancel the alarm mode. That is, the user who confirms that the occurrence of an abnormal situation has been detected at home on the mobile phone 71 returns to the home and confirms the situation. Then, for example, the user who confirms that the abnormal situation such as a fire has been resolved or the sensor has malfunctioned instructs the center device 82 to cancel the alarm mode from the mobile phone 71.

[0077] The center control device 101 continues to output an alarm until the mobile phone 71 instructs to release the alarm mode, and when it is determined that the alarm mode is to be released, the process proceeds to step S17 and an alarm is given. Cancel the mode. As a result, for example, the external light 56 and the external speaker 57 of the house in the driven area 31-1 are stopped. After that, the process returns to step S1 and the subsequent processes are repeatedly executed.

Next, the alarm output process of the mobile phone 71 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

[0079] In step S31, the control unit 121 determines whether or not the center device 82 has notified that an abnormal situation has been detected at home based on the output from the communication unit 122, and determines that the notification has been made. Wait until you do.

[0080] When the control unit 121 determines in step S31 that the detection of the abnormal situation has been notified, the control unit 121 proceeds to step S32, controls the LCD 125 via the input / output bus 123, and indicates that the abnormal situation has been detected at home. Message is displayed.

[0081] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a message displayed in step S32. As shown in the figure, for example, a message such as "There is a possibility of a fire at home. Please check immediately." Is displayed.

[0082] The user who confirms this message returns to his / her home, for example, confirms the situation of the fire, and deals with it.

[0083] In step S33, the control unit 121 determines whether or not the instruction to the center device 82 to release the alarm mode is input from the user based on the output from the input unit 126, and releases the alarm mode. Waits until it is determined that is entered. Then, when the control unit 121 determines that it has been input to cancel the alarm mode, the center device 82 proceeds to step S34, controls the communication unit 122, and releases the alarm mode via the communication network 83. Instruct. After that, the process returns to step S31, and the subsequent processes are repeatedly executed.

Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 14, the alarm output process of the home security device 81 installed in the house near the house where the occurrence of the abnormal situation is detected will be described.

[0085] In step S41, the home security control device 51 determines whether or not the information instructing the output of the alarm has been transmitted from the center device 82 based on the output from the home security communication device 42, and is transmitted. Wait until it is determined that it has arrived. When the home security control device 51 determines that the information instructing the output of the alarm has been transmitted from the center device 82, the home security control device 51 enters the alarm mode, proceeds to step S42, and an abnormal situation included in the received information is nearby. Display a message on LCD94 to confirm that it has occurred.

[0086] FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a message displayed in step S42. As shown in the figure, a message such as "There is a possibility of a fire in the neighborhood. Please check the situation before evacuating." Is displayed. Further, a predetermined warning sound is output from the speaker 95.

Then, in step S43, the home security control device 51 drives the external light 56 and the external speaker 57. As a result, a warning having the same content as the message shown in FIG. 15 is output from the external speaker 57, and the surroundings are illuminated by the external light 56.

[0088] In step S44, the home security control device 51 determines whether or not the center device 82 has instructed to release the alarm mode, returns to step S43 until it is instructed to release the alarm mode, and returns to the external device 92. To drive. Then, when the home security control device 51 determines that it is instructed to cancel the alarm mode, the home security control device 51 proceeds to step S45 and cancels the alarm mode. After that, the process returns to step S41, and the subsequent processes are repeatedly executed.

[0089] As described above, when the occurrence of an abnormal situation is detected, an alarm is given to the residents in the neighborhood other than the inhabitants of the house. It is possible to prepare for the abnormal situation and prevent the damage from spreading.

[0090] FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the concept of another security system to which the present invention is applied. In this security system, the monitoring center 33 checks whether the home security device 81 installed in each house is operating normally.

[0091] Then, when a device that is not operating normally is detected, the monitoring center 33 normally operates the home security device 81 at home to the report destination such as a mobile phone owned by the inhabitants of the house. In addition to notifying that it has not been done, it also notifies neighboring residents that a home security device 81 that is not operating normally has been confirmed in the area.

[0092] As a result, as shown in the figure, other devices existing in the area 31-1, for example, when the home security communication device 42-1 installed in the house 41-1 is destroyed by someone. It is possible to prevent damage to the home security device 81.

First, the communication state detection process of the center device 82 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

[0094] In step S51, the center control device 101 confirms the status of each of the home security devices 81 stored in the storage device 104, and selects the communication status from the devices whose security mode is turned on. Select the home security device 81 to detect. Then, in step S52, the center control device 101 notifies the in-area communication management device 32 of the information regarding the selected home security device 81, and instructs the center control device 101 to detect the communication status.

[0095] The in-area communication management device 32 accesses the home security device 81 in response to this instruction, determines whether or not it is operating normally, and outputs the determination result to the center device 82. In step S53, the center control device 101 determines whether or not the home security device 81 selected in step S51 is notified that communication is possible based on the output from the in-area communication management device 32, and can communicate. If it is determined that, the process returns to step S51, and the subsequent processes are repeatedly executed.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S53 that the center control device 101 is not in a communicable state (communication is not possible), the process proceeds to step S54 and stores the report destination designation information registered in advance as the report destination. Read from device 104. Then, in step S55, the center control device 101 notifies the mobile phone 71 of the report destination designated by the report destination designation information that the home security device 81 at home is in a non-communication state.

[0097] FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a message output to the mobile phone 71 by the process of step S55. As shown in the figure, for example, a message such as "Home security device at home cannot communicate. Please check immediately." Is displayed. The user who confirms this display returns to his / her home and confirms the state of the home security device 81. For example, if the home security communication device 42 is destroyed by an intruder or processed so that radio waves do not reach it, the damage can be minimized.

[0098] In step S56, the center control device 101 notifies other home security devices in the area that the home security device 81, which is considered to be incommunicable, has been confirmed in the neighboring house.

[0099] For example, if the home security communication device 42-1 of the house 41-1 is destroyed by someone, the mobile phone 71 owned by the inhabitants of the house 41-1 is notified and the houses 41-2 to 41- As mentioned above, a message calling attention is displayed to the residents of N. Further, the external device 92 may be driven. After that, the process returns to step S51, and the subsequent processes are repeatedly executed.

[0100] Thereby, the home security communication device 42 can suppress damage such as continuous destruction in the neighboring area.

[0101] Next, the communication state detection process of the in-area communication management device 32 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

[0102] In step S71, the intra-area communication management device 32 determines whether or not the information regarding the home security device 81 for detecting the communication status has been transmitted from the center device 82 via the communication network 83, and is transmitted. Wait until it is determined that it has arrived. Then, if it is determined that the transmission has been performed, the intra-area communication management device 32 proceeds to step S72 to access the designated home security device 81.

[0103] In step S73, the intra-area communication management device 32 determines whether or not the home security device 81 is communicable as a result of access, and if it is determined that communication is possible, proceeds to step S74. Notifies the center device 82 that the specified home security device 81 is accessible.

[0104] On the other hand, if the intra-area communication management device 32 determines in step S73 that the designated home security device 81 cannot communicate, the process proceeds to step S75 and notifies the center device 82 of this. After that, in the center device 82, an alarm is given to the mobile phone 71.

Next, the communication state detection process of the home security device 81 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

[0106] In step S91, the home security control device 51 determines whether or not a communication state detection signal has been transmitted from the in-area communication management device 32, waits until it is determined that the signal has been transmitted, and has been transmitted. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S92 and responds to it.

[0107] Through this series of processes, the center device 82 can detect whether or not the selected home security device 81 can communicate. In addition, when it is confirmed that communication is not possible, an alarm is given to the residents of the house where the home security device 81 is installed and the residents in the vicinity, so that the damage can be minimized.

[0108] As described above, the user (resident) can set the security mode of the home security device 81 at home by using his / her own mobile phone 71. Next, the mode setting process of the mobile phone 71 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

[0109] In step S101, the control unit 121 accesses a predetermined setting page prepared in the center device 82 in response to the input from the input unit 126 to perform the mode setting, and in step S102, the control unit 121 accesses the predetermined setting page. The setting page acquired from the center device 82 is displayed on the LCD125.

[0110] FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a mode setting screen displayed on the LCD 125. The user who has confirmed this screen can turn on the security mode by operating the first button of the numeric keypad constituting the input unit 126, and turn it off by operating the second button. The current setting mode and the like are also displayed.

[0111] In step S103, the control unit 121 determines whether or not the setting has been input from the input unit 126, and waits until the setting is input. Then, when it is determined that the setting has been input, the control unit 121 proceeds to step S104 and requests the center device 82 to change the setting. For example, on the screen as shown in FIG. 22, when the second button of the numeric keypad is operated, the control unit 121 requests that the security mode be turned from on to off.

[0112] Then, in step S105, the changed current mode setting status is displayed, and the user confirms it.

Next, the mode setting process of the center device 82 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 23.

[0114] In step S121, the center control device 101 determines whether or not the access is made from the mobile phone 71, and waits until it is determined that the access is made. Then, if it is determined that the access has been made, the center control device 101 proceeds to step S122, confirms the current mode of the accessed home security device 81 stored in the storage device 104, and together with the mode setting page, It transmits to the mobile phone 71 via the communication network 83. Then, in the mobile phone 71, the setting screen as shown in FIG. 22 is displayed, and the setting is input by the user.

[0115] In step S123, the center control device 101 determines whether or not it is instructed to change the mode setting, and if it is determined that it is not instructed, the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S123 that the mode change is instructed, the center control device 101 proceeds to step S124 with respect to the home security device 81 installed in the home of the user who uses the mobile phone 71. Instructs to change the mode setting via the communication network 83 and the intra-area communication management device 32.

[0116] The home security device 81 changes the setting in response to the change instruction, and notifies the center device 82 that the setting has been changed.

[0117] In step S125, the center control device 101 determines whether or not the home security device 81 has notified that the mode setting has been changed, and if not, proceeds to step S126. Then, the center control device 101 repeatedly determines whether or not the home security device 81 has been repeatedly instructed to change the change a predetermined number of times, for example, three times, and steps S124 until it is determined that the instruction has been repeated. Return to, and repeat the subsequent processing.

[0118] On the other hand, in step S126, the center control device 101 determines that the home security device 81 has not notified that the mode setting has been changed even though the change has been repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times. If so, the process proceeds to step S127 to execute error handling. For example, it memorizes the instruction repeated a plurality of times and notifies the mobile phone 71 of it. Thereby, for example, when the home security communication device 42 is out of order, the user of the mobile phone 71 can confirm it. Further, as described above, an alarm may be output to nearby residents.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S125 that the home security device 81 has notified that the mode setting has been changed, the information regarding the mode setting state stored in the storage device 104 is updated, and step S128 is performed. Proceed to, and notifies the mobile phone 71 that the mode setting is completed normally. Then, the process proceeds to step S129, and the in-area communication management device 32 is notified that the setting of the target home security device 81 has been changed.

Next, the mode setting process of the home security device 81 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 24.

[0121] In step S141, the home security control device 51 determines whether or not the center device 82 has instructed to change the mode based on the output from the home security communication device 42, and determines that the instruction has been given. Wait until you do. Then, when the home security control device 51 determines that it is instructed to change the mode, the process proceeds to step S142, the mode is changed, and in step S143, the home security communication device 42 is controlled and the setting is changed. Is notified to the center device 82.

[0122] Through the series of processes as described above, the user can change the home security mode on the mobile phone 71 even when he / she is out. Further, of course, the user can change the setting by operating the operation button 96 provided on the home security device 81.

[0123] FIG. 25 is a diagram showing the concept of yet another security system to which the present invention is applied.

[0124] Although the above has described reporting an abnormal situation that has occurred in a house, the present invention can also be applied to reporting an abnormal situation of a vehicle such as theft or mischief.

[0125] The vehicle 141 is provided with a device having the same function as the home security device 81 as described above as the in-vehicle device 151. For example, a person who tries to steal the vehicle appears and is detected by a sensor. When this happens, the monitoring center 33 is notified via the intra-area communication management device 32-1. It is assumed that the vehicle 141 is owned by the residents of the house 41-1 and is parked in the parking lot near the house 41-1.

[0126] When an abnormal situation is detected in the vehicle 141, the monitoring center 33 electronically responds to the mobile phone 71 registered in advance as a report destination and the home security device 81-1 of the house 41-1. Notify by email or voice. Then, the owner of the vehicle 141 (resident of the house 41-1) who confirmed the notification can prevent the vehicle 141 from being stolen by going to check the vehicle 141.

Further, since the owner of the vehicle 141 is not in the vicinity of the vehicle 141, if the vehicle 141 cannot be confirmed immediately, the horn of the vehicle 141 can be sounded by remote control using the mobile phone 71, for example. , Can intimidate anyone trying to steal vehicle 141.

[0128] Further, as described above, the monitoring center 33 indicates that there is a person who intends to steal the vehicle 141 in the area 31-1 via the intra-area communication management device 32-1. Notify the home security device 81 of. As a result, it is possible to prevent the damage from spreading and to catch a person who tries to steal the vehicle 141 in cooperation with neighboring residents.

[0129] FIG. 26 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the security system of FIG. 25. The description of the same part as in FIG. 5 will be omitted as appropriate. In FIG. 26, as the home security device 81, only the home security device 81-1 installed in the house 41-1 is shown, but as in FIG. 5, the in-area communication management device 32-1 is used. It is assumed that it is connected to the communication network 83 via the communication network 83.

[0130] The in-vehicle device 151 basically includes an in-vehicle communication device 161, an in-vehicle control device 162, a sensor 163 for detecting an abnormal situation, and an external device such as a horn or a light that threatens a person who tries to steal the vehicle. It consists of device 164.

[0131] The in-vehicle control device 162 controls the overall operation of the in-vehicle device 151, and when an abnormality is detected by the sensor 163, the in-vehicle control device 162 controls the in-vehicle communication device 161 via the in-area communication management device 32-1. Notify the center device 82 of it. Further, the in-vehicle control device 162 controls the external device 164 when instructed by the center device 82 to drive the external device 164 in order to intimidate a person who intends to steal the vehicle.

[0132] FIG. 27 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration example of the in-vehicle device 151.

The vehicle-mounted control device 162 controls the overall operation of the vehicle-mounted device 151 via the input / output device 171. The remote control unit 172, GPS173, the sensor 163 described above, and the external device 164 are connected to the input / output device 171.

[0134] The remote control unit 172 includes an operation unit and a light receiving unit that receives a signal thereof, and for example, a change in a security mode is input. The GPS 173 detects the current position based on the instruction from the vehicle-mounted control device 162, and notifies the vehicle-mounted control device 162 of the current position via the input / output device 171. For example, when the vehicle 141 is stolen and is in the tracking mode, the in-vehicle control device 162 notifies the center device 82 of the position information via the communication network 83 at predetermined time intervals.

[0135] The sensor 163 is composed of, for example, an acceleration sensor 174 that detects the overall acceleration and shaking of the vehicle 141, a door sensor 175 that detects the opening and closing of the door, and a trunk sensor 176 that detects the opening and closing of the trunk, and detects an abnormality. At that time, the output is output to the in-vehicle control device 162 via the input / output device 171. The external device 164 is composed of a horn 177 and a lamp 178.

Next, the operation of the security system of FIG. 25 will be described. First, the notification process of the in-vehicle device 151 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 28.

[0137] In step S151, the vehicle-mounted control device 162 determines whether or not the security mode is on, and waits until it is determined that the security mode is on. Then, when the in-vehicle control device 162 determines that the security mode is on, the process proceeds to step S152, and determines whether or not an abnormality has been detected by the sensor 163.

[0138] When the vehicle-mounted control device 162 determines in step S152 that no abnormality has been detected, the vehicle-mounted control device 162 returns to step S151 and repeatedly executes the subsequent processes. On the other hand, when the in-vehicle control device 162 determines that an abnormality has been detected, the process proceeds to step S153, and the device ID of the in-vehicle device 151 and the content of the abnormality (by any sensor) via the in-area communication management device 32-1 Information about whether an abnormality has been detected) is transmitted to the center device 82. Further, the in-vehicle control device 162 controls GPS173, acquires the current position information, and transmits the acquired position information to the center device 82.

Next, the alarm processing of the center device 82 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 29.

[0140] In step S161, the center control device 101 determines whether or not the occurrence of the abnormality has been notified from the vehicle-mounted device 151, and waits until it is determined that the notification has been made. Then, when the center control device 101 determines that the occurrence of the abnormality has been notified from the in-vehicle device 151, the process proceeds to step S162, and confirms the current position of the vehicle based on the position information notified from the in-vehicle device 151. The map information of the area in the vicinity is displayed on CRT105.

[0141] FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a display example of the CRT 105, and in this example, it is an example when an abnormal situation is detected in a vehicle parked in a parking lot.

[0142] As shown in the figure, a map of the neighboring area including the place where the occurrence of the abnormal situation is detected is displayed, and the position of the vehicle is specified by the pointer 105B. Then, as a message to the administrator of the center device 82, "An abnormality has occurred in the parking lot at B, C, A town. The abnormality has been notified to the neighboring residences." Is displayed.

[0143] In the case of monitoring only the abnormal situation that occurs in the parking lot in this way, as described above, the notified device ID is used without specifying the area based on the position information detected by GPS173. Based on this, it is only necessary to display the area in the vicinity of the pre-registered parking lot.

[0144] In step S163, the center control device 101 reads the registered report destination designation information from the storage device 104 based on the notified device ID. That is, as described above, the user who uses the security system of FIG. 25 registers in advance the telephone number of the mobile phone he / she uses as a report destination when an abnormal situation occurs.

[0145] Then, in step S164, the center control device 101 notifies the mobile phone designated by the report destination designation information read in step S163 that an abnormal situation may have occurred in the owned vehicle. .. This information is output from the center communication device 102 and transmitted to the mobile phone 71 via the communication network 83.

[0146] In step S165, the center control device 101 instructs the in-vehicle device 151 to drive the external device 164, and causes an abnormality in the neighborhood with respect to another home security device 81 in the area where the parking lot exists. Each LCD 94 indicates that a situation has occurred and instructs the external device 92 to be driven.

[0147] For example, as shown in FIG. 30, when the occurrence of an abnormal situation is detected in the in-vehicle device 151 parked in the parking lot near the house 41-1, the home security devices 81-1 to 81- N is instructed to display a warning message, and the external light 56 and external speaker 57 provided in each home security device 81 are driven to the person who tries to steal the vehicle 141. You are urged to be vigilant. Further, if the vehicle 141 is stolen and is located in a place other than the normal parking lot, the area around the current position of the vehicle 141 may be urged to be vigilant.

[0148] FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of a message displayed by the home security device 81 installed in the home of the owner of the vehicle 141 in which the abnormal situation is detected. As shown in the figure, a message such as "A mischief or abnormality has been detected in the parked vehicle. Please check the vehicle." Is displayed on the LCD94.

[0149] Based on the message displayed on the mobile phone 71 by the process of step S164, or based on the message displayed on the home security device 81 at home by the process of step S165, the abnormality of the owned vehicle 141 was confirmed. The user confirms the vehicle 141.

[0150] In step S166, the center controller 101 determines whether or not it has been instructed to track the vehicle. That is, the owner of the vehicle 141 should access the center device 82 from the mobile phone 71 and track the position of the vehicle 141, such as when the owner of the vehicle 141 has already been stolen when he / she goes to check the vehicle 141. Can be instructed.

[0151] When the center control device 101 determines in step S166 that the tracking is not instructed, the center control device 101 returns to step S161 and repeatedly executes the subsequent processes. On the other hand, when the center control device 101 determines in step S166 that it is instructed to track the vehicle, it executes the tracking mode, proceeds to step S167, accesses the in-vehicle device 151, and requests transmission of position information. .. The tracking process is executed until the mobile phone 71 instructs the end of the tracking mode, and the center device 82 inquires about the current position of the vehicle 141 at predetermined time intervals.

[0152] The center control device 101 notifies the mobile phone 71 of the position information of the vehicle 141 notified via the communication network 93. As a result, the user of the mobile phone 71 can confirm the current position of the vehicle 141, which changes from moment to moment.

[0153] In step S169, the center control device 101 determines whether or not the end of the tracking mode is instructed by the mobile phone 71 based on the output from the center communication device 102, and until it is determined that the end is instructed. Return to step S167, and repeat the subsequent processing. On the other hand, when the center control device 101 determines in step S169 that the end of the tracking mode is instructed by the mobile phone 71, the center control device 101 proceeds to step S170 and instructs the in-vehicle device 151 to end the detection of the position information. Then, the process returns to step S161, and the subsequent processes are repeatedly executed.

Next, the alarm output process of the mobile phone 71 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 32.

[0155] In step S181, the control unit 121 determines whether or not the center device 82 has notified that the occurrence of the abnormal situation has been detected in the vehicle 141, and waits until it is determined that the notification has been made. Then, when it is determined that the occurrence of the abnormal situation has been notified, the control unit 121 proceeds to step S182 and displays a message for notifying that the abnormality has occurred and a screen for selecting a countermeasure method on the LCD 125.

[0156] As described above, the owner of the vehicle 141 may instruct the center device 82 to track the position of the vehicle 141 if it has already been taken away when going to check the vehicle 141. it can. Therefore, for example, the LCD 125 displays a screen for selecting whether or not to execute the tracking mode.

[0157] FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of a message notifying the owner of the vehicle 141 that an abnormality has been detected and a selection screen for selecting a coping method thereof. As shown in the figure, for example, a message such as "Abnormality has been detected in the vehicle. Do you want to switch to tracking mode?" Is displayed, and the owner operates the input unit 126 according to this screen to perform tracking mode. You can choose whether or not to execute.

[0158] In step S183, the control unit 121 determines whether or not tracking the vehicle 141 is selected on the selection screen as shown in FIG. 33, and if it is determined that the tracking is selected, the process proceeds to step S184. Requests the center device 82 to control the communication unit 122 and track the vehicle 141.

[0159] In response to this request, since the position information of the vehicle 141 is transmitted from the center device 82 at predetermined time intervals, the control unit 121 displays it on the LCD 125 in step S185.

[0160] In step S186, the control unit 121 determines whether or not the user has input to end the tracking of the vehicle 141 based on the input from the input unit 126, and steps until it is determined that the input has been input. Return to S185 and repeat the subsequent processing.

[0161] For example, when the user inputs to end the tracking of the vehicle 141, for example, when the safety of the vehicle is confirmed, the control unit 121 sets the center device to end the tracking of the vehicle in step S187. Request for 82. After that, the process returns to step S181, and the subsequent processes are repeatedly executed.

[0162] On the other hand, if the control unit 121 determines in step S183 that tracking the vehicle 141 is not selected, the process proceeds to step S188. As described above, the owner of the vehicle 141 can drive the horn 177 and the lamp 178, which are the external devices 164 of the vehicle 141, by remote control using the mobile phone 71. The owner of the vehicle 141 may be able to access a predetermined page of the center device 82 with the mobile phone 71 and remotely control the external device 164.

[0163] In step S188, the control unit 121 determines whether or not it is input to drive the external device 164, and if it is determined that the input is input, the control unit 121 proceeds to step S189, accesses the in-vehicle device 151, and determines that the external device 164 is driven. Remotely control 164. Thereby, for example, the horn 177 can be driven to intimidate a person attempting to steal the vehicle 141.

Next, the remote processing of the vehicle-mounted device 151 executed in response to the instruction from the center device 82 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 34.

[0165] In step S201, the vehicle-mounted control device 162 determines whether or not the position information is requested to be transmitted from the center device 82. When the vehicle 141 is parked in the parking lot, the center device 82 communicates with the in-vehicle device 151 via the in-area communication management device 32. For example, when the vehicle 141 is stolen, the communication destination is in-vehicle. Switch to a base station accessible to device 151 to perform this remote processing.

[0166] If it is determined in step S201 that the in-vehicle control device 162 is requested to transmit the position information from the center device 82, the vehicle proceeds to step S202, drives GPS173, and acquires the position information. Then, in step S203, the vehicle-mounted control device 162 transmits the position information acquired in step S202 from the vehicle-mounted communication device 161 to the center device 82.

[0167] In step S204, the vehicle-mounted control device 162 determines whether or not the center device 82 has instructed to end the detection of the position information, returns to step S202, and repeatedly detects the current position at predetermined time intervals. And notify the center device 82 of it. Then, when it is determined that it is instructed to end the detection of the position information, the process returns to step S201, and the subsequent processes are repeatedly executed.

On the other hand, in step S201, when the vehicle-mounted control device 162 determines that the transmission of the position information is not requested from the center device 82 (when it is determined that the tracking mode is not selected), the vehicle-mounted control device 162 proceeds to step S205. , It is determined whether or not the mobile phone 71 has been instructed to drive the external device 164, and if it is determined that the instruction has been made, the process proceeds to step S206 to drive the instructed external device 164. For example, when instructed to drive the horn 177, the vehicle-mounted control device 162 drives the horn 177 and continues to sound the horn 177 until it is determined in step S207 that a predetermined time has elapsed. If it is determined in step S207 that a predetermined time has elapsed since the external device 164 was driven, the vehicle-mounted control device 162 returns to step S201 and repeatedly executes the subsequent processes.

[0169] In the above, the vehicle-mounted device 151 notifies that the abnormality has occurred. However, the center device 82 may access the vehicle-mounted device 151 to check the state of the vehicle 141.

A process of accessing the in-vehicle device 151 from the center device 82 and confirming the state of the vehicle 141 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 35.

[0171] In step S221, the center control device 101 communicates with the in-vehicle device 151 and instructs to detect the state of the vehicle 141. For example, in response to this instruction, the current state of each sensor 163 or the history of the detection signal of the sensor 163 stored in the memory (not shown) is notified, and the center control device 101 is based on this. , In step S222, the presence or absence of abnormality is analyzed.

[0172] In step S223, the center control device 101 determines whether or not an abnormality has been confirmed, and if it has not been confirmed, ends the process. On the other hand, for example, when the acceleration sensor 174 detects acceleration (sway) equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold value based on the past history, the center control device 101 recognizes that an abnormality has occurred and proceeds to step S224.

[0173] In step S224, the center control device 101 reads out the report destination designation information stored in the storage device 104 in association with the device ID of the vehicle-mounted device 151, and the mobile phone set as the first report destination. In response to the above, a predetermined message is transmitted as described above to notify the occurrence of an abnormality.

[0174] In step S225, the center control device 101 determines whether or not the mobile phone that has reported the occurrence of the abnormal situation has notified that the message has been confirmed. Then, the center control device 101 ends the process when it is determined that the user of the mobile phone set as the first report destination has been notified that the message has been confirmed.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S225 that there is no notification that the user of the mobile phone set as the first notification destination has confirmed the message, the center control device 101 proceeds to step S226 and makes a notification. According to the destination designation information, the mobile phone set as the second notification destination is notified that there is an abnormality in the vehicle 141.

[0176] When making a report to a mobile phone by e-mail or the like, it is common that the user does not notice it. Therefore, by setting a plurality of report destinations in this way, it is more reliable. It is possible to report the occurrence of an abnormal situation and deal with it.

[0177] As a matter of course, it is possible to set a plurality of reporting destinations in the above-mentioned system for reporting an abnormality occurring in a house in this way.

Next, the processing of the vehicle-mounted device 151 for changing the security mode by using the remote control unit 172 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The user can change the security mode of the in-vehicle device 151 from the mobile phone 71 by the same process as described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 21, but in the in-vehicle device 151, the remote control unit 172 is used. You can also change the mode by using it.

[0179] In step S241, the vehicle-mounted control device 162 determines whether or not the remote control unit 172 has instructed to set the mode, and waits until it is determined that the mode has been set. Then, if it is determined that the instruction has been given, the process proceeds to step S242, and the current mode setting is displayed. For example, it may be displayed on a display unit (not shown), or the current mode may be presented to the owner depending on the number of times the lamp 178 is lit.

[0180] In step S243, the in-vehicle control device 162 determines whether or not the mode change is instructed based on the input from the remote control unit 172, and if it is determined that the mode change is not instructed, returns to step S241. , Repeat the subsequent processing.

[0181] On the other hand, when the vehicle-mounted control device 162 determines in step S243 that the mode change is instructed, the vehicle-mounted control device 162 proceeds to step S244, changes the mode, and causes the owner to confirm that the mode has been changed. For example, when the security mode is changed from the off state to the on state, the in-vehicle control device 162 indicates to the owner that the mode has been changed by turning on the lamp 178 three times.

[0182] Then, the in-vehicle control device 162 proceeds to step S245, notifies the center device 82 that the mode has been changed, and determines in step S246 whether or not it has been possible to notify the center device 82 that the mode has been changed. To do. When the vehicle-mounted control device 162 determines that the vehicle-mounted communication device 161 operates normally and can notify the center device 82 of the mode change, the vehicle-mounted control device 162 returns to step S241 and repeatedly executes the subsequent processes.

[0183] On the other hand, if the vehicle-mounted control device 162 determines in step S246 that the center device 82 cannot be notified that the mode setting has been changed, the vehicle-mounted control device 162 proceeds to step S247 and determines that the mode setting has been changed. It is determined whether or not the center device 82 has been repeatedly notified as many times as the number of times. Then, when the in-vehicle control device 162 repeatedly notifies the center device 82 a predetermined number of times and determines that the center device 82 cannot be notified that the mode has been changed even though the repeated notification is performed, in step S248. , Perform error handling. For example, the fact that the notification could not be made is saved in the memory, and then the center device 82 is notified as needed.

[Effect of the Invention] According to the present invention, an alarm is issued to call attention to a house in the vicinity of a house in which an abnormal situation has occurred, so that the spread of damage can be suppressed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [Fig. 1] Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a conventional security system.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a concept of a security system to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a device installed in a house.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the operation of the security system of FIG.

5 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the security system of FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration example of the home security device of FIG.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration example of the center device of FIG.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration example of the mobile phone of FIG.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating processing of a security device.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating processing of a center device.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a display example of a center device.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating processing of a mobile phone.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a display example of a mobile phone.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating processing of a home security device.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a display example of a home security device.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a concept of another security system to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating other processes of the center device.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing another display example of a mobile phone.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating processing of an in-area communication management device.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating another process of the home security device.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating another process of the mobile phone.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing still another display example of the mobile phone.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating still another process of the center device.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating still another process of the home security device.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing the concept of yet another security system to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 26 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the security system of FIG. 25.

27 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration example of the in-vehicle device of FIG. 26. FIG.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating processing of an in-vehicle device.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating processing of a center device.

FIG. 30 is a diagram showing another display example of the center device.

FIG. 31 is a diagram showing another display example of the home security device.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating still another process of the mobile phone.

FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a display example of a mobile phone.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating another process of the in-vehicle device.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating other processes of the center device.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating still another process of the in-vehicle device.

[Code description] 32 Area communication management device 42 Home security communication device 51 Home security control device 71 Mobile phone 81 Home security device 82 Center device 91 Sensor device 92 External device 101 Center control device 102 Center communication device 151 In-vehicle device 161 In-vehicle device Communication device 162 In-vehicle control device 163 Sensor 164 External device