TWI511573B - Reversible monitoring system and method of movable carrier - Google Patents

Description

Reversible monitoring system and method for mobile vehicles

The present invention relates to a monitoring system and method, and more particularly to a reversible monitoring system and method for a mobile vehicle for a mobile vehicle.

In general, the monitoring system for mobile vehicles mostly monitors the internal conditions of the mobile vehicle through the external monitoring system. In addition, when there is a special condition inside the mobile vehicle, the mobile carrier can send out a communication request inside. The external response and the communication between the two parties are externally used to obtain the image information inside the mobile vehicle through the monitoring system, whereby the external assistance can be provided and the problem can be solved in an instant.

For example, most of the elevators currently have a call for help for external calls. When an emergency occurs in the elevator, press the help button to send a request for communication to the guard room, and wait for the guard room to respond before they can use the walkie-talkie to make a call. Then, through the guard room, request support from the security unit (or elevator maintenance personnel). If there is no immediate response from the guard room, the help button can be continuously pressed in the elevator until the guard room personnel respond.

Embodiments of the present invention provide a reversible monitoring system for a mobile vehicle, the reversible monitoring system including a control host, a front end system, and a back end system, wherein the front end system can be disposed in a mobile vehicle, and the rear The end system can be installed in the main control room, and the front end system and the back end system are connected through the control host. The front end system further includes a start switch, a display device and a first audio transmission device, and the back end system further includes a second image capturing device and a second audio transmission device. The start switch, the display device, the first audio transmission device, the second image capturing device and the second audio transmission device are all connected to the control host.

The above embodiment utilizes a start switch to activate or deactivate the monitoring mode, and receives a signal to activate the switch via the control host to initiate or disable the connection of the front end system to the back end system. The second image capturing device and the second audio transmitting device are configured to capture video and audio information of the main control room and transmit the information to the front end system through the control host. The display device is used to display the image information captured by the second image capturing device, and the first audio transmitting device can output the received control room sound information. According to the above, the mobile vehicle can monitor the internal condition of the main control room, and its internal conditions include image and sound information to achieve the effect of reversible monitoring of the mobile vehicle.

Embodiments of the present invention provide a reversible monitoring method for a mobile vehicle, wherein a control host can control a mobile vehicle having a front end system to reversely monitor a main control room having a back end system. First, when the control host receives the startup signal generated by the startup switch in the front-end system, the control host connects the front-end system with the back-end system, and then activates the second image capturing device and the second audio transmission device in the back-end system. In order to capture the audio and video information inside the main control room. The image captured by the second image capturing device is transmitted to the front end system via the control host, and displayed by the display device in the front end system, and the sound information captured by the second audio transmission device is transmitted through the front end system. The first audio transmission device plays, and the front end system can reversely monitor the backend system by receiving the video and audio information.

In summary, the embodiment of the present invention provides a reversible monitoring system and method for a mobile vehicle. The reversible monitoring system and method of the mobile vehicle can enable the mobile vehicle to receive video and audio information of the main control room, thereby monitoring the main Control the internal conditions of the room to achieve the effect of reverse monitoring.

The detailed description of the present invention and the accompanying drawings are to be understood by the claims The scope is subject to any restrictions.

[Embodiment of Reversible Surveillance System of Mobile Vehicle]

Please refer to FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a structural diagram of a reversible monitoring system of a mobile vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. The reversible monitoring system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a front end system 10 in the mobile vehicle, a control host 12, and a back end system 14 in the main control room. The front end system 10 is connected to the back end system 14 through the control host 12. The front end system 10 further includes a start switch 100, a display device 102, a first image capture device 104, and a first audio transmission device 106. The backend system 14 further includes a second image capturing device 140 and a second audio transmitting device 142.

In the front end system 10, the start switch 100 is coupled to the control host 12 for outputting a start or stop signal to the control host 12. The display device 102 is connected to the control host 12 for playing a monitoring screen. The display device 102 can play different information kanbans. For example, the display device 102 includes a general mode and a monitoring mode, wherein the general mode can display general image information. The image information can be built in the control host 12, such as advertisements, news, time and weather, and the monitoring mode is the picture of the main control room.

In addition, the first image capturing device 104 is coupled to the control host 12 to capture the internal image of the mobile device. The first image capturing device 104 can be a camera, an IP camera, or the like. The first audio transmission device 106 is coupled to the control host 12, and the first audio transmission device 106 can have a speaker, a microphone, a speaker, etc., and the first audio transmission device 106 can play the received sound information and collect the internal sound of the mobile vehicle. The played sound information may be sound information generated by the second audio transmission device 142 in the backend system 14 to collect sound from the main control room.

In the backend system 14, the second image capturing device 140 can capture the main control room screen to generate an input image, and the generated input image is a screen played by the display device 102 of the front end system 10 in the monitoring mode, that is, The input image can be played through the display device 102. The second audio transmission device 142 is coupled to the control host 12 and has a function of playing the received sound information and collecting the sound in the main control room. The received sound information may be the first audio transmission device in the front end system 10. 106 sound information generated by the mobile vehicle.

The control host 12 can connect the front-end system 10 and the back-end system 14 so that the video information of the front-end system 10 and the back-end system 14 can be mutually transmitted. The control host 12 can be a front-end system host and a back-end system host. The system hosts at the front and the rear can transmit video and audio information to each other, or be integrated into a control host 12 to jointly process the front and rear systems.

The mobile vehicle in this embodiment can activate the reversible monitoring system 1 via the activation signal of the start switch 100, that is, transmit the video and audio information of the main control room to the mobile vehicle, so that the mobile vehicle can monitor the interior of the main control room. , to achieve the effect of reverse monitoring.

[Another embodiment of a reversible monitoring system for a mobile vehicle]

Please refer to FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a reversible monitoring system corresponding to the mobile carrier of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The reversible monitoring system 2 includes a front end system 20, a back end system 22 and a control host 24, wherein the front end system 20 can be disposed in a mobile vehicle, and the mobile vehicle can be an elevator or a vehicle, etc., and the back end system 22 can be set in the main control room. The front end system 20 further includes a start switch 200, a display device 202, a first audio transmission device 204, and a first image capturing device 206. The start switch 200, the first image capturing device 206, and the first audio transmitting device 204 are further included. It can be built in the display device 202, so that the display device 202 can cover audio and video information input and output, and control the function of starting or closing the monitoring mode. The backend system 22 includes a second image capturing device 220 and a second audio transmitting device 222.

The start switch 200 in the front end system 20 generates a start or stop signal to activate or deactivate the reversible monitoring system 2, wherein the start switch 200 can be a push button, a switch, a rotary knob, a light sensing switch and Touch the switch, etc. The touch switch can be a specific position of the display device 202. For example, the display device 202 is a touch screen, and has an icon (ie, the start switch 200) on the display screen, and the icon can be a button symbol. The activation or deactivation signal is transmitted by touching the icon with a touchable block or the like, but the invention is not limited thereto.

The control host 24 can receive the start or stop signal generated by the start switch 200 for enabling or disabling the communication connection between the front end system 20 and the back end system 22, and the communication connection can be wireless communication. The control host 24 can control the opening and closing of the second image capturing device 220 and the second audio transmitting device 222, that is, when the startup switch 200 is activated, the control host 24 can turn on the second image capturing device 220 and The second audio transmission device 222.

In the backend system 22, the second image capturing device 220 captures the main control room screen to generate an input image, which is then output by the display device 202 in the front end system 20. The second image capturing device 220 can be controlled by the display device 202. For example, the second image capturing device 220 can be a controllable camera, and the display device 202 can be a touch screen, and the touch screen can be remotely controlled. The second image capturing device 220 changes the distance between the direction of the photographic lens and the image frame (ie, enlarges or reduces), thereby increasing the range of the captured image. It is to be noted that the above is an embodiment of the present invention, but The invention is not limited to this.

In addition, the second audio transmission device 222 is configured to collect sounds from the main control room to generate sound information, and the sound information is played through the first audio transmission device 204 in the front end system 20, so that the mobile vehicle can be heard in the main control room. The voice of the ministry. The first audio transmission device 204 is configured to collect the internal sound of the mobile vehicle to generate sound information, and then play through the second audio transmission device 222, so that the sound in the interior of the mobile vehicle can be heard in the main control room.

According to the above, the mobile vehicle and the main control can transmit video and audio information to each other, which also means that the mobile vehicle can receive the video and audio information of the main control room to achieve the reverse monitoring effect of the mobile vehicle. It is to be understood that the above is an embodiment of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention.

[Embodiment of Reversible Monitoring Method of Mobile Vehicle]

Please refer to FIG. 3. FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a reversible monitoring method for a mobile vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. The reversible monitoring method of the mobile vehicle is started or closed according to the determination that the front end system 20 can be controlled by the control host. 24 monitors the status of the backend system 22. First, in step S300, it is determined whether the start switch 200 is activated. If the start switch 200 is in the off state, the process proceeds to step S302, at which time the display device 202 is in the normal mode, maintaining the original screen; otherwise, if the start switch 200 is in the start state Then, the process proceeds to step S304.

In step S304, the control host 24 connects the front end system 20 to the backend system 22. Next, in step S306, the second image capturing device 220 and the second audio transmitting device 222 are activated, and the video information of the main control room is started and transmitted to the control host 24. Then, proceeding to step S308, the front-end system 20 receives the video and audio information through the control host 24, and switches the screen of the display device 202 to the monitoring mode. At this time, the screen output by the display device 202 is the image of the main control. Further, in step S310, it is determined whether the start switch 200 is turned off. If the start switch 200 is not turned off, the process returns to step S308; otherwise, if the start switch 200 is turned off, the process proceeds to step S312, and the communication is terminated. Then, proceeding to step S314, the control host 24 is disconnected from the front end system 20 and the backend system 22, and the backend system 22 stops transmitting video and audio information to the front end system 20. Finally, in step S316, the display device 202 stops the monitoring mode, that is, ends the playback of the master control screen.

[Another embodiment of a reversible monitoring system for a mobile vehicle]

Please refer to FIG. 4. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of a reversible monitoring system for a mobile vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. The greatest difference from the foregoing embodiment of FIG. 2 is that the reversible monitoring system 2 of FIG. 'Having two mobile carriers, so each has a front end system disposed in each mobile carrier, here represented by a first front end system 20' and a second front end system 20", the mobile station's main station The numbers are not intended to limit the invention.

Therefore, when the first start switch 200' in the first front end system 20' is activated, the control host 24' connects the first front end system 20' with the back end system 22', and transmits the video information of the main control room. Up to the first front end system 20', so that the first front end system 20' can reversibly monitor the main control room, at which time the second front end system 20" does not receive the video information of the main control room; otherwise, when the second front end system 20" When the second start switch 200" is activated, the control host 24' connects the second front end system 20" with the back end system 22" and transmits the video information of the main control room to the second front end system 20", so that The second front-end system 20" can reversely monitor the main control room. At this time, the first front-end system 20' does not receive the audio-visual information of the main control room. Similarly, it can be inferred that when the system has multiple mobile vehicles, the system can also The above-described manner achieves the effect of the reverse monitoring of the mobile vehicle. It is to be noted that the above-described embodiments of the present invention are not intended to limit the present invention.

[Another embodiment of a reversible monitoring system for a mobile vehicle]

Please refer to FIG. 5. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of a reversible monitoring system for another mobile vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. The greatest difference from the foregoing embodiment of FIG. 2 is that the reversible monitoring system of FIG. 5 is With a security unit 26 (eg, security company/personnel and mobile vehicle maintenance company/person, etc.), the front end system 20"" can be simultaneously connected to the backend system 22" and the security unit 26 via wireless communication. In other words, the front end system 20''' can be directly coupled to the security unit 26 so that the security unit 26 can immediately give guidance to the technical expertise and can assign personnel to the site at the first time to assist in solving the problem. It is to be understood that the above is an embodiment of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention.

[Possible efficacy of the embodiment]

In summary, the reversible monitoring system and method for the mobile vehicle provided by the embodiment of the present invention, the reversible monitoring system and method of the mobile vehicle can obtain the video and audio information of the main control room via the control host, so that the mobile vehicle The condition of the main control room can be monitored in reverse. For example, when the mobile vehicle suddenly fails to operate normally, no one responds after pressing the call button. If the person inside the mobile vehicle can immediately monitor the main control room, it can further confirm whether there is a security guard in the main control room to eliminate The call for help device is damaged, and the process of waiting for the rescue can have a calming effect.

The above description is only an embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

1, 2, 2', 2"... reversible monitoring system

3. . . Reversible monitoring method flow chart

10, 20, 20', 20", 20'''... front end systems

12, 24, 24', 24"... control panel

14, 22, 22', 22"... backend system

26. . . Security unit

100, 200, 200', 200", 200'''... start switch

102, 202, 202', 202", 202'''... display device

104, 206, 206', 206", 206'''... first image capturing device

106, 204, 204', 204", 204'''... first audio transmission device

140, 220, 220', 220"... second image capturing device

142, 222, 222', 222"... second audio transmission device

S300. . . Determine whether to start the start switch

S302. . . Display device is in normal mode

S304. . . Control host connection

S306. . . Activating the second image capturing device and the second audio transmitting device

S308. . . Switch display device to monitor mode and receive video information

S310. . . Determine whether to turn off the start switch

S312. . . End communication

S314. . . Suspend control host connection

S316. . . Switch display device to normal mode

FIG. 1 is a structural diagram of a reversible monitoring system for a mobile vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a schematic diagram (1) of an embodiment of a reversible monitoring system for a mobile vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a method for reversible monitoring of a mobile vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a schematic diagram (2) of an embodiment of a reversible monitoring system for a mobile vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram (3) of an embodiment of a reversible monitoring system for a mobile vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1. . . Reversible monitoring system

10. . . Front end system

12. . . Control host

14. . . Backend system

100. . . Start switch

102. . . Display device

104. . . First image capturing device

106. . . First audio transmission device

140. . . Second image capturing device

142. . . Second audio transmission device

Claims (10)

A reversible monitoring system includes: a control host; a front end system for being disposed on a mobile vehicle, wherein the front end system includes: a start switch for activating or deactivating a monitoring mode; a display device, and The control host is connected to display the received image information; and a first audio transmission device is coupled to the control host for transmitting sound information; and a back end system is provided for being disposed in a main control room, The back-end system is configured to capture and transmit the video information of the main control room, where the back-end system includes: a second image capturing device for capturing the image of the main control room and transmitting the image to the control host; The second audio transmission device is connected to the control host; wherein the control host controls the front end system to be connected to the backend system when the monitoring mode is activated according to the startup switch, so that the display device displays the second image. Taking the image captured by the device, and the first audio transmission device playing the audio output by the second audio transmission device. The reversible monitoring system of claim 1, wherein the mobile vehicle is an elevator or a traffic carrier. The reversible monitoring system of claim 1, wherein the front end system further includes a first image capturing device for capturing an internal image of the moving carrier. The reversible monitoring system of claim 3, wherein the activation switch, the first audio transmission device and the first image capturing device are built in the display device. The reversible monitoring system of claim 1, wherein the second image capturing device is a remotely controllable camera. The reversible monitoring system of claim 5, wherein the display device is a touch screen for controlling the direction and field of view of the remote control camera in a touch manner. A reversible monitoring method, suitable for a control host to control a mobile vehicle having a front end system for reverse monitoring a main control room having a back end system, the method comprising: when the control host receives the start in the front end system When the switch is activated, the control host controls the front end system to connect with the back end system; activate a second image capturing device and a second audio transmission device in the back end system; and transmit the second image. The picking device captures an image of the main control room to a display device in the front end system for display; and controls the front end system to perform a two-way conversation transmission with the back end system. The reversible monitoring method according to claim 7, wherein the method of connecting is wireless communication. The reversible monitoring method of claim 7, wherein the signal transmission further comprises a control signal for controlling the direction and the field of view of the second image capturing device. The reversible monitoring method of claim 7, wherein if the control host receives a shutdown signal of the activation switch, the connection is terminated, and the display device stops the monitoring mode.