JP7573231B2 - Disaster prevention receiver, disaster prevention system, network system, information processing method, and program - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure generally relates to a disaster prevention receiver, a disaster prevention system, a network system, an information processing method, and a program. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a disaster prevention receiver that communicates with multiple disaster prevention devices connected to a communication line, a disaster prevention system and a network system that include a disaster prevention receiver, and an information processing method and program performed by the disaster prevention receiver.

Patent Document 1 discloses an example of a disaster prevention monitoring system. The disaster prevention monitoring system includes a disaster prevention receiver, multiple sensors that are assigned unique addresses that do not overlap, and a common monitoring line (sensor line) that connects the disaster prevention receiver and the multiple sensors using a multiplex transmission method.

The self-inspection device in the disaster prevention receiver periodically performs automatic inspections of multiple sensors based on the time signal from the clock unit. In addition, when the self-inspection result printing switch in the disaster prevention receiver is operated, multiple automatic inspection result information from the past six months and detailed information on the most recent automatic inspection result can be printed out by a printer.

Past automatic inspection result information is compressed information and includes information on the month, date, and time when the self-inspection result information was stored, information on whether the detector test result was normal or abnormal, information on whether the circuit test result was normal or abnormal, information on whether the power supply test result was normal or abnormal, information on whether the standby power supply test result was normal or abnormal, and information on whether the fire display test result was normal or abnormal.

The latest automatic inspection result information includes information on the month, date, and time when the self-inspection result information was stored, information indicating devices (disaster prevention receivers and sensors) that had abnormal detector test results, information indicating devices that had abnormal circuit test results, information indicating devices that had abnormal power supply test results, information indicating devices that had abnormal backup power supply test results, and information indicating devices that had abnormal fire display test results.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 9-147273

In the disaster prevention monitoring system of Patent Document 1, information on past automatic inspection results is only displayed as to whether each test result is normal or abnormal, and information on the result of the most recent automatic inspection is only displayed as to which devices have an abnormality. Therefore, in order to know which devices are normal among those connected to the disaster prevention receiver, it is first necessary to know all devices connected to the disaster prevention receiver. Therefore, in the disaster prevention monitoring system of Patent Document 1, it may not be easy to determine which devices are normal, and there is room for improvement in convenience.

The purpose of this disclosure is to improve convenience.

A disaster prevention receiver according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a communication unit, an alarm processing unit, a first acquisition unit, a second acquisition unit, and an output unit. The communication unit communicates with a plurality of disaster prevention devices connected to a communication line via the communication line. The alarm processing unit performs an alarm operation based on an alarm signal transmitted from at least one of the plurality of disaster prevention devices via the communication line. The first acquisition unit acquires connection information for identifying each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices connected to the communication line. The second acquisition unit acquires status information regarding the status of each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices connected to the communication line. The output unit outputs device information obtained based on the connection information and the status information, which indicates normality and abnormality in a distinguishable manner for each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices, to an external device via a network in the form of one data format selected from a plurality of data formats. The plurality of data formats include a basic data format and an adaptive data format that is partially different from the basic data format.
A disaster prevention receiver according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a communication unit, an alarm processing unit, a first acquisition unit, a second acquisition unit, and an output unit. The communication unit communicates with a plurality of disaster prevention devices connected to a communication line via the communication line. The alarm processing unit performs an alarm operation based on an alarm signal transmitted from at least one of the plurality of disaster prevention devices via the communication line. The first acquisition unit acquires connection information for identifying each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices connected to the communication line. The second acquisition unit acquires status information regarding the status of each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices connected to the communication line. The output unit outputs device information obtained based on the connection information and the status information, the device information indicating normality and abnormality for each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices in a manner that can be distinguished, to the outside in the form of one data format selected from a plurality of data formats. The plurality of data formats correspond to a plurality of regions, respectively. The output unit outputs the device information in a data format corresponding to the region in which the disaster prevention receiver is installed among the plurality of regions.

A disaster prevention system according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes the disaster prevention receiver and the plurality of disaster prevention devices.

A network system according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes the disaster prevention receiver and an external device. The external device receives the device information output from the output unit via a network.

An information processing method according to one aspect of the present disclosure is an information processing method in a device that operates as a disaster prevention receiver. The information processing method includes performing an alarm operation based on an alarm signal transmitted from at least one of a plurality of disaster prevention devices connected to a communication line via the communication line. The information processing method includes acquiring connection information for identifying each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices connected to the communication line. The information processing method includes acquiring status information regarding the status of each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices connected to the communication line. The information processing method includes outputting device information, which is obtained based on the connection information and the status information and indicates normality and abnormality for each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices in a manner that allows distinction between normality and abnormality, to an external device via a network in the form of one data format selected from a plurality of data formats. The plurality of data formats include a basic data format and an adaptive data format that is partially different from the basic data format.
An information processing method according to one aspect of the present disclosure is an information processing method in a device that operates as a disaster prevention receiver. The information processing method includes performing an alarm operation based on an alarm signal transmitted from at least one of a plurality of disaster prevention devices connected to a communication line via the communication line. The information processing method includes acquiring connection information for identifying each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices connected to the communication line. The information processing method includes acquiring status information regarding the status of each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices connected to the communication line. The information processing method includes outputting to the outside, in the form of one data format selected from a plurality of data formats, device information that indicates normal and abnormal for each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices, which is obtained based on the connection information and the status information. The plurality of data formats correspond to a plurality of regions, respectively. In the information processing method, the device information is output to the outside in a data format corresponding to the region in which the disaster prevention receiver is installed among the plurality of regions.

A program according to one aspect of the present disclosure is a program for causing one or more processors to execute the information processing method.

The present disclosure has the advantage of making it possible to improve convenience.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a disaster prevention system including a disaster prevention receiver according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display format output from the disaster prevention receiver. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display format output from the disaster prevention receiver. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display format output from the disaster prevention receiver. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display format output from the disaster prevention receiver. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display format output from the disaster prevention receiver. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of an information processing method according to one modified example.

The following describes a disaster prevention receiver, a disaster prevention system, a network system, an information processing method, and a program according to an embodiment, with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiment described below is merely one of the various embodiments of the present disclosure. The embodiment described below can be modified in various ways depending on the design, etc., as long as the object of the present disclosure can be achieved.

(1) Overview As shown in FIG. 1 , a disaster prevention receiver (receiver) 1 of this embodiment includes a communication unit 11, an alarm processing unit F1, a first acquisition unit F2, a second acquisition unit F3, and an output unit 18.

The communication unit 11 communicates with multiple disaster prevention devices 9 connected to the communication line L0 via the communication line L0 (first communication line L1 and second communication line L2). The disaster prevention devices 9 are devices used, for example, to prevent disasters such as fires and to prevent damage caused by disasters from spreading. Here, the multiple disaster prevention devices 9 include multiple sensors 2.

The alarm processing unit F1 performs an alarm operation based on an alarm signal transmitted from at least one of the multiple disaster prevention devices 9 via the communication line L0.

The first acquisition unit F2 acquires connection information. The connection information is information for identifying each of the multiple disaster prevention devices 9 connected to the communication line L0.

The second acquisition unit F3 acquires status information. The status information is information about the status of each of the multiple disaster prevention devices 9 connected to the communication line L0.

The output unit 18 outputs the device information S0 to the outside. The device information S0 is information obtained based on the connection information and status information, and indicates whether each of the multiple disaster prevention devices 9 is normal or abnormal in a manner that allows distinction to be made.

The disaster prevention receiver 1 of this embodiment outputs device information S0 indicating whether each of the multiple disaster prevention devices 9 is normal or abnormal to the outside. Therefore, an external user, for example, can know whether all of the multiple disaster prevention devices 9 connected to the disaster prevention receiver 1 are normal or abnormal. Therefore, it becomes possible to easily distinguish between normal disaster prevention devices 9, which improves convenience.

The disaster prevention system 100 includes a disaster prevention receiver 1 and a plurality of disaster prevention devices 9. The network system 200 includes a disaster prevention receiver 1 and an external device 8 that receives device information S0 output from an output unit 18 via a network NT1. Because the disaster prevention system 100 and network system 200 of this embodiment include a disaster prevention receiver 1, the user can easily identify which disaster prevention devices 9 are normal, improving convenience.

(2) Details Hereinafter, the disaster prevention receiver 1 according to this embodiment, and the disaster prevention system 100 and network system 200 including the disaster prevention receiver 1 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. FIG.

The disaster prevention system 100 is, for example, an automatic fire alarm system. An automatic fire alarm system is a system that notifies people in a fire prevention object when a fire is detected. Examples of fire prevention objects include office buildings, theaters, movie theaters, public halls, amusement parks, complexes, restaurants, department stores, hotels, inns, hospitals, nursing homes, kindergartens, schools, libraries, museums, art galleries, underground shopping malls, stations, airports, apartment complexes, etc.

As shown in FIG. 1, the disaster prevention system 100 of this embodiment includes a disaster prevention receiver 1 and multiple disaster prevention devices 9. Here, the multiple disaster prevention devices 9 include multiple sensors 2. The disaster prevention system 100 also includes multiple repeaters 3 and multiple transmitters 4. The disaster prevention system 100 also includes a local sound device 5.

The disaster prevention receiver 1 and the multiple repeaters 3 are connected by a first communication line L1 of the communication line L0. As an example, the disaster prevention receiver 1 and the multiple repeaters 3 communicate with each other using an R-type (Record-type) communication method. More specifically, the disaster prevention receiver 1 and the multiple repeaters 3 communicate with each other via the first communication line L1 using a time division multiplex transmission method. As a communication protocol for the time division multiplex transmission method, for example, the NMAST (registered trademark) communication standard can be adopted. In the disaster prevention system 100, the disaster prevention receiver 1 and the multiple repeaters 3 each have a unique address (identification information). The addresses of the disaster prevention receiver 1 and the repeaters 3 can be set by an address setting device or the like, for example, during the construction of the disaster prevention system 100.

Each of the multiple repeaters 3 is connected to the multiple sensors 2 and transmitters 4 by the second communication line L2 of the communication line L0. That is, the second communication line L2 is connected to the repeater 3, and the multiple sensors 2 and transmitters 4 are connected to this second communication line L2. In the disaster prevention system 100, one second communication line L2 is used as one line. The multiple sensors 2 and transmitters 4 communicate with the repeater 3 by a P-type (Proprietary-type) communication method, for example. In the disaster prevention system 100, each of the multiple sensors 2 has a unique address (identification information). The address of the sensor 2 can be set by an address setting device, for example, during the construction of the disaster prevention system 100. Each of the multiple repeaters 3 relays communication between the disaster prevention receiver 1 and the multiple sensors 2.

When each detector 2 detects a fire, it outputs an alarm signal (hereinafter also referred to as a "fire alarm") notifying the occurrence of a fire to the second communication line L2. As an example, each transmitter 4 has a push button, and outputs a fire alarm to the second communication line L2 when the push button is pressed. When the repeater 3 receives a fire alarm, it transmits the fire alarm to the disaster prevention receiver 1 via the first communication line L1. Therefore, the disaster prevention receiver 1 can receive a fire alarm from at least one of the multiple detectors 2 and multiple transmitters 4 via the communication line L0 (the first communication line L1 and the second communication line L2).

The disaster prevention receiver 1 and the district sounding device 5 are connected by a control line L20. The district sounding device 5 is controlled by the disaster prevention receiver 1 so that it sounds when the disaster prevention receiver 1 receives a fire report. The district sounding device 5 is installed, for example, in various locations within a building. The district sounding device 5 is, for example, a motor-type bell that has a bell and a motor that rings the bell.

The components of the disaster prevention system 100 are explained in more detail below.

Each of the multiple sensors 2 is attached, for example, to ceiling materials, wall materials, etc. within a building.

In FIG. 1, only four of the multiple sensors 2 are shown, and the other sensors 2 are not shown. Hereinafter, when distinguishing between these four sensors 2, they will be referred to as sensors 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D. In the example of FIG. 1, sensors 2A and 2B are connected to the same repeater 3 via one second communication line L2, and sensors 2C and 2D are connected to another identical repeater 3 via another second communication line L2.

Here, the multiple detectors 2 include multiple detectors 2 of different models. The models of detectors 2 are specified in the "Ministry Ordinance on Technical Standards for Detectors and Transmitters of Fire Alarm Systems" and the like, and include, for example, differential spot type, differential distribution type, constant temperature spot type, constant temperature sensing line type, compensated spot type, thermal analog spot type, ionization spot type, photoelectric spot type, photoelectric separation type, ionization analog spot type, photoelectric analog spot type, photoelectric analog separation type, ultraviolet spot type, infrared spot type, ultraviolet and infrared combined spot type, heat and smoke combined spot type, smoke combined spot type, flame combined spot type, etc. Among these, differential spot type detectors, differential distribution type detectors, constant temperature spot type detectors, constant temperature sensing line detectors, compensated spot type detectors, and thermal analog spot type detectors are so-called heat detectors that detect a fire by detecting the heat of the fire. Ionization spot detectors, photoelectric spot detectors, photoelectric separation detectors, ionization analog spot detectors, photoelectric analog spot detectors, and photoelectric analog separation detectors are so-called smoke detectors that detect fires by detecting smoke from the fire. Ultraviolet spot detectors, infrared spot detectors, and combined ultraviolet and infrared spot detectors are so-called flame detectors that detect fires by detecting flames from the fire. Combined heat and smoke spot detectors, combined smoke spot detectors, and combined flame spot detectors are detectors that combine two different functions. In the example of FIG. 1, for example, detectors 2A and 2B are each a differential spot detector, detector 2C is a photoelectric spot detector, and detector 2D is an ultraviolet spot detector.

Each of the multiple sensors 2 includes a communication unit 21, a memory unit 22, a detection unit 24, and a control unit 23.

The communication unit 21 is connected to the repeater 3 via the second communication line L2. The communication unit 21 can communicate with the repeater 3 via the second communication line L2.

The memory unit 22 has a non-volatile memory such as an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory). The sensor 2 stores its own address (second address) and other information in the memory unit 22.

The detection unit 24 detects the outbreak of a fire. The configuration of the detection unit 24 of the detector 2 differs depending on the model. For example, the detection unit 24 of each of the differential spot type detectors 2A and 2B detects the outbreak of a fire by detecting the sudden expansion of the air inside the detector 2 caused by a sudden rise in temperature due to a fire. For example, the detection unit 24 of the photoelectric spot type detector 2C detects the outbreak of a fire by receiving light from the light emitting unit that is diffusely reflected by smoke generated by a fire at the light receiving unit. For example, the detection unit 24 of the ultraviolet spot type detector 2D detects the outbreak of a fire by detecting whether the change in ultraviolet light contained in the flames generated during a fire exceeds a certain amount.

The control unit 23 controls the communication unit 21, the memory unit 22, and the detection unit 24. The control unit 23 includes, for example, a microcontroller. The microcontroller is configured as a one-chip device that includes a processor that operates according to a program, a memory for storing the program that operates the processor, and a working memory. The control unit 23 can be realized by having the microcontroller execute an appropriate program.

The control unit 23 can read out addresses stored in the memory unit 22. Furthermore, when the control unit 23 acquires a test request from the repeater 3 via the communication unit 21, it controls the detection unit 24 to perform an automatic test. The heat detector has an automatic test function to automatically test whether the heat detection function is being properly maintained. The smoke detector has an automatic test function to automatically test whether the smoke detection function is being properly maintained. The flame detector has an automatic test function to automatically test whether the flame detection function is being properly maintained.

The control unit 23 controls the communication unit 21 so that the communication unit 21 changes the voltage between the lines of the second communication line L2 and transmits a signal from the communication unit 21 to the second communication unit 32 of the repeater 3. This enables the control unit 23 to transmit an alarm signal (fire alarm) to the repeater 3, and also to transmit the test results of the automatic test.

A transmitter 4 is connected to the end of the second communication line L2 to which multiple sensors 2 are connected. The transmitter 4 is connected to the disaster prevention receiver 1 by a two-wire response line L10. The transmitter 4 has a push button, and outputs a fire report to the second communication line L2 when the push button is pressed. Here, when the repeater 3 receives a fire report, it transmits the fire report to the disaster prevention receiver 1 via the first communication line L1. The transmitter 4 is a P-type Class 1 transmitter in this case, but is not limited to this and may be a P-type Class 2 transmitter or a T-type transmitter. An indicator light is integrally provided on the transmitter 4.

Each of the multiple repeaters 3 includes a first communication unit 31, a second communication unit 32, a memory unit 34, and a control unit 33.

The first communication unit 31 communicates with the disaster prevention receiver 1. The first communication unit 31 is connected to the first communication line L1, and communicates with the disaster prevention receiver 1 by a time division multiplexing transmission method. The second communication unit 32 communicates with the multiple sensors 2. The second communication unit 32 is connected to the second communication line L2, and changes the voltage between the wires of the second communication line L2 to communicate with each of the multiple sensors 2 connected to the second communication line L2.

The memory unit 34 has a non-volatile memory such as an EEPROM. The repeater 3 stores its own address and the addresses of the multiple sensors 2 connected to it in the memory unit 34.

The control unit 33 controls the first communication unit 31, the second communication unit 32, and the memory unit 34. The control unit 33 includes, for example, a microcontroller. The microcontroller is configured as a one-chip device that includes a processor that operates according to a program, a memory for storing the program that operates the processor, and a working memory. The control unit 33 can be realized by having the microcontroller execute an appropriate program.

In the repeater 3, the control unit 33 controls the second communication unit 32 so that, when a test request for an automatic test is received from the disaster prevention receiver 1 via the first communication unit 31, the second communication unit 32 transmits an automatic test request to multiple sensors 2. A "test request for an automatic test" is a command from the disaster prevention receiver 1 to the sensor 2 requesting that the sensor 2 perform an automatic test using the automatic test function of the sensor 2 and respond with the test results of the automatic test. When a test request is received from the disaster prevention receiver 1, the control unit 33 of the repeater 3 controls the second communication unit 32 so that an automatic test request is transmitted from the second communication unit 32 to the sensor 2 to which the test request is addressed.

The disaster prevention receiver 1 is installed, for example, in a disaster prevention center or a management room of a building that is a fire prevention target. The installation form of the disaster prevention receiver 1 is a freestanding type, but is not limited to this, and it may be a wall-mounted type. The disaster prevention receiver 1 is, for example, a GR type receiver. The disaster prevention receiver 1 is powered from an external power source. The external power source is, for example, a 100V AC commercial power source. The disaster prevention receiver 1 is equipped with a backup power source to enable operation even in the event of a power outage of the commercial power source. The backup power source is, for example, a nickel-cadmium (NiCd) storage battery.

The disaster prevention receiver 1 includes an alarm processor F1. When the alarm processor F1 receives a fire report (an alarm signal notifying the occurrence of a fire) from a detector 2, a transmitter 4, etc. installed in a security zone in a building, the alarm processor F1 performs an operation of notifying the occurrence of a fire. The operation of notifying the occurrence of a fire includes, for example, an operation of sounding a local sound device 5 installed in the building and an operation of notifying a facility outside the building (for example, a fire department, etc.) via a network NT1. This makes it possible for the disaster prevention system 100 to promote evacuation and initial firefighting activities. For example, the Fire Service Act of Japan stipulates that the area of one security zone is 600 ^m2 or less, the length of one side is 50 m or less, and that the zone does not extend over two or more floors.

The disaster prevention receiver 1 includes a communication unit 11, a power supply unit 12, a memory unit 13, a display unit 14, an operation unit 15, a power supply unit 16, a control unit 17, an output unit 18, and a print output unit 19.

The first communication line L1 is connected to the communication unit 11. The communication unit 11 communicates with multiple repeaters 3, etc., via the first communication line L1 using a time division multiplexing transmission method.

The power supply unit 12 generates a DC voltage of a predetermined voltage value (e.g., 24 V) from the voltage (AC voltage with an effective value of 100 V) supplied from an external power supply. The power supply unit 12 is, for example, a DC stabilization circuit, a step-down chopper circuit, etc. As mentioned above, the power supply unit 12 also includes a standby power supply.

The memory unit 13 stores various information. The memory unit 13 has a non-volatile memory such as an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory).

The memory unit 13 stores, for example, the address of the disaster prevention receiver 1, the address of each of the multiple repeaters 3, the address of each of the multiple sensors 2, the addresses of the multiple transmitters 4, etc.

The memory unit 13 also stores, for example, information about the building in which the disaster prevention system 100 including the disaster prevention receiver 1 is installed (purpose, total floor area, number of floors, etc.).

The memory unit 13 stores, for example, information regarding the type of disaster prevention receiver 1 (P type, R type, etc., and whether it is a storage type, two-signal type, etc.), information regarding the number of lines connected to the disaster prevention receiver 1 (number of lines in use, maximum number of lines, etc.), information regarding the electrical characteristics (rated voltage, etc.) of the disaster prevention receiver 1, information regarding the type and electrical characteristics (rated voltage, rated power, etc.) of the backup power source of the disaster prevention receiver 1, information regarding the test results of the automatic test of the disaster prevention receiver 1, information regarding the name of the installation location of the disaster prevention receiver 1, etc.

The memory unit 13 stores, for example, information on the model of each of the multiple sensors 2, information on the type of each of the multiple sensors 2, information on the test results of automatic tests received from each of the multiple sensors 2, information on the installation location of each of the multiple sensors 2 (the name of the alert area in which it is installed), etc. The memory unit 13 stores information on each sensor 2 in association with the address of that sensor 2.

The memory unit 13 stores, for example, information about the type (analog type, storage type, etc.) of each of the multiple repeaters 3, information about the electrical characteristics (rated voltage, rated power, etc.) of the backup power supply of each of the multiple repeaters 3, etc. The memory unit 13 stores information about each repeater 3 in association with the address of that repeater 3.

The memory unit 13 stores, for example, information regarding the type of each of the multiple transmitters 4.

The memory unit 13 stores, for example, information regarding the type of local sound device 5, information regarding the electrical characteristics of the local sound device 5 (rated voltage, rated current, etc.), etc.

The storage unit 13 also stores multiple data formats. The data format is information that defines the method of describing the output information to be output from the output unit 18. The data format defines the multiple items (elements) to be included in the output information, the order of the items, the notation of the output information, etc.

The multiple data formats may include a basic data format and one or more adaptive data formats. Each adaptive data format is, for example, a format in which a portion of the basic data format is modified.

The adaptive data format may, for example, differ from the basic data format in the contents of the items included. The adaptive data format may, for example, differ from the basic data format in the order of the items. The adaptive data format may, for example, include additional items that are not included in the basic data format. The adaptive data format may, for example, omit some of the items included in the basic data format.

The memory unit 13 also stores print setting information. The print setting information is information that determines the format, etc., of the print information to be output from the print output unit 19. The print setting information may include information such as the size and line type of the characters to be printed.

The print template may contain information such as multiple entry fields and the order of the fields. The multiple entry fields are fields in which multiple items (elements) included in the print information are entered.

A print template can be selected from multiple print template candidates.

The multiple print template candidates may include a base template and one or more adapted templates. Each adapted template is, for example, a template in which a portion of the base template has been modified.

The basic template, as shown in Figures 2 to 5, is created in accordance with the format of the "Automatic Fire Alarm System Test Results Report (Appendix Form 11)" prescribed by the Fire and Disaster Management Agency Notification. In this basic template, the multiple disaster prevention devices 9 are differentiated from one another by at least one of the following: installation location, model, number, and electrical characteristics.

The first page of the basic template (see FIG. 2) includes multiple fields. The multiple fields include a field A1 for entering the test date, a field A2 for entering the address and name of the tester, a field A3 for entering the purpose of the disaster prevention system 100, a field A4 for entering the total floor area and total number of floors of the building in which the disaster prevention system 100 is installed, a field A5 for entering the type of disaster prevention receiver 1, a field A6 for entering the electrical characteristics of the disaster prevention receiver 1, a field A7 for entering the type and electrical characteristics of the backup power source of the disaster prevention receiver 1, a field A8 for entering the type and number of transmitters 4, a field A9 for entering the type, number, and electrical characteristics of the backup power source of the repeater 3, a field A10 for entering the model, type, number, etc. of the detector 2, and a field A11 for entering the type, electrical characteristics, number, etc. of the audio device including the district audio device 5.

The second page of the basic template (see FIG. 3) includes multiple fields. The multiple fields include a field B1 for entering test results for the setting of the alert area of the disaster prevention system 100, a field B2 for entering the name of the installation location of the disaster prevention receiver 1 and the test results thereof, the test results of the surrounding conditions and operability, and the test results of the installation situation, a field B3 for entering the test results of the structure and performance of the disaster prevention receiver 1, a field B4 for entering the height of the operation part of the disaster prevention receiver 1 from the floor surface and the test results thereof, a field B5 for entering the test results of the spare parts of the disaster prevention receiver 1, a field B6 for entering the name of the installation location of the repeater 3 and the test results thereof, a field B7 for entering the test results of the structure and performance of the repeater 3, a field B8 for entering the test results of the spare parts of the repeater 3, It includes a column B9 for entering the electrical characteristics and test results of the normal power supply of the disaster prevention system 100, a column B10 for entering the type of emergency power supply of the disaster prevention system 100 and the test results thereof, a column B11 for entering the test results of the alarm status, installation status, structure, and performance of the detector 2 for each type of detector 2, a column B12 for entering the test results of the installation location of the transmitter 4, a column B13 for entering the test results of the structure and performance of the transmitter 4, a column B14 for entering the test results of the installation location of the indicator light, a column B15 for entering the test results of the structure of the indicator light, a column B16 for entering the test results of the installation location of the district sound device 5, and a column B17 for entering the test results of the structure of the district sound device 5. In the column for entering the test results on the second page of the basic template, the test results of the appearance test confirmed by visual inspection (and scale) can be entered according to the test method defined in the "Test Standards for Automatic Fire Alarm Equipment".

The third page of the basic template (see FIG. 4) includes multiple fields. The multiple fields include a field C1 for entering the test results of the common line in the communication line L0 of the disaster prevention system 100, a field C2 for entering the test results of the feeder wiring in the communication line L0 of the disaster prevention system 100, a field C3 for entering the test results of the wireless equipment communication test, a field C4 for entering the test results of the fire display test of the disaster prevention receiver 1, a field C5 for entering the test results of the caution display test of the disaster prevention receiver 1, a field C6 for entering the test results of the setting display temperature test of the disaster prevention receiver 1, a field C7 for entering the test results of the circuit continuity test of the disaster prevention receiver 1, a field C8 for entering the test results of the simultaneous operation test of the disaster prevention receiver 1, a field C9 for entering the test results of the detector operation test of the disaster prevention receiver 1, and a field C10 for entering the test results of the simultaneous operation test of the disaster prevention receiver 1. The basic template includes a column C9 for entering the results of the test, a column C10 for entering the voltage value and test results of the standby power supply test of the disaster prevention receiver 1, a column C11 for entering the test results of the emergency power supply test of the disaster prevention receiver 1, a column C12 for entering the test results of the accessory device test of the disaster prevention receiver 1, a column C13 for entering the test results of the mutual operation test of the disaster prevention receiver 1, a column C14 for entering the test results of the setting display temperature test of the repeater 3, a column C15 for entering the test results of the circuit continuity test of the repeater 3, a column C16 for entering the voltage and test results of the standby power supply test of the repeater 3, a column C17 for entering the test results of the operation test of the transmitter 4, and a column C18 for entering the test results of the sounding method test of the district sound device 5. In the column for entering the test results on the third page of the basic template, the test results performed using a test method conforming to the test standards for automatic fire alarm systems may be entered. In addition, the test standards for automatic fire alarm systems stipulate that for automatic fire alarm systems with automatic test functions, the tests in columns C2, C4, C5, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, C15, and C16 can be replaced by confirming that no "abnormal" is displayed on the recording paper or other items through an automatic or simple test.

The fourth page of the basic template (see Figure 5) includes multiple fields. The multiple fields include a field D1 for entering numbers to distinguish the security zones of the building, a field D2 for entering the names of the security zones, a field D3 for entering the number of detectors 2 (other than multi-signal or analog type) installed in each security zone for each model of detector 2, a field D4 for entering the number of district sound devices 5 installed in each security zone, a field D5 for entering the total number of detectors 2 and district sound devices 5 of each model, and a field D6 for entering the test results for each security zone.

The fifth page of the basic template (see Figure 6) includes multiple fields. The multiple fields include a field E1 for entering numbers to distinguish the security zones of the building, a field E2 for entering the names of the security zones, a field E3 for entering the number of detectors 2 (other than multi-signal or analog type) installed in each security zone for each model of detector 2, a field E4 for entering the number of district sound devices 5 installed in each security zone, a field E5 for entering the total number of detectors 2 and district sound devices 5 of each model, and a field E6 for entering the test results for each security zone.

The adapted template may differ, for example, in the contents of the items included with the base template. The adapted template may differ, for example, in the order of the items included with the base template. The adapted template may include, for example, additional items that are not included with the base template. The adapted template may omit, for example, some of the items included with the base template.

The display unit 14 has a display device such as a liquid crystal panel display. The display unit 14 is capable of displaying various information. For example, the display unit 14 can display the location of the alert area in which the detector 2 that sent a fire alert to the disaster prevention receiver 1 is installed, information about the fire alarm, and information about the test results of the automatic test of each detector 2. The operation unit 15 accepts operations for receiving inputs when performing various settings of the disaster prevention system 100. The disaster prevention receiver 1 is equipped with, for example, a touch panel type liquid crystal display as an operation display device including the display unit 14 and the operation unit 15. The operation display device functions as a user interface (GUI: Graphic User Interface).

Here, some of the information stored in the memory unit 13 may be input by the user operating the operation unit 15. For example, information regarding the name of the installation location of the disaster prevention receiver 1 may be input by the user operating the operation unit 15.

In particular, among the information stored in the memory unit 13, a portion of the information related to the disaster prevention device 9 (detector 2) may be input by the user by operating the operation unit 15. For example, information related to the model of the detector 2, information related to the type of the detector 2, etc. may be input by the user by operating the operation unit 15.

The power supply unit 16 supplies a power supply voltage to the local sound device 5 connected to the control line L20. When the disaster prevention receiver 1 receives a fire report, the power supply unit 16 is controlled by the control unit 17 to output the power supply voltage to the control line L20.

The control unit 17 mainly comprises a computer having, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and memory, and realizes various functions by executing programs stored in the memory with the CPU. The programs may be recorded in the computer's memory in advance, may be recorded on a recording medium such as a memory card and provided, or may be provided via a telecommunications line such as the Internet.

The control unit 17 has an alarm processing unit F1, a first acquisition unit F2, a second acquisition unit F3, an information generation unit F4, and an automatic test execution unit F5. Note that the alarm processing unit F1, the first acquisition unit F2, the second acquisition unit F3, the information generation unit F4, and the automatic test execution unit F5 do not represent actual configurations, but rather represent functions realized by the control unit 17.

As described above, when a fire report (an alarm signal notifying the occurrence of a fire) is received, the alarm processing unit F1 performs an operation to notify the occurrence of a fire.

The automatic test execution unit F5 executes automatic tests on the disaster prevention receiver 1, the multiple repeaters 3, and the multiple sensors 2.

The automatic test of the disaster prevention receiver 1 may include, for example, an operation test of the indicator light of the transmitter 4 and the local sound device 5, a warning display test of the display unit 14, a circuit continuity test for each line, a simultaneous operation test for multiple lines, a backup power supply test, an emergency power supply test, etc. The automatic test execution unit F5 stores information regarding the test results of the automatic test of the disaster prevention receiver 1 in the memory unit 13.

The automatic test of the repeater 3 may include a circuit continuity test of the line and a backup power supply test. When the automatic test execution unit F5 receives information about the test results of the automatic test from the repeater 3, it associates the received information about the test results of the automatic test with the address of the repeater 3 that sent the test results and stores it in the memory unit 13.

The automatic test execution unit F5 also causes the multiple sensors 2 to execute automatic tests. The automatic test execution unit F5 causes the communication unit 11 to transmit a test request (a test request command) for the automatic test of the multiple sensors 2 connected to each repeater 3 to each repeater 3. When the automatic test execution unit F5 receives a predetermined input at the operation unit 15, the automatic test execution unit F5 causes the communication unit 11 to transmit the test request to the repeater 3. However, this is not limited to this, and the automatic test execution unit F5 may transmit a test request from the communication unit 11 to each repeater 3 periodically (for example, every 24 hours). The automatic test execution unit F5 receives information on the test results of the automatic test transmitted from each sensor 2 via the communication unit 11. The automatic test execution unit F5 stores the received information on the test results of the automatic test in the memory unit 13 in association with the address of the sensor 2 that transmitted the test results.

The first acquisition unit F2 acquires connection information for identifying each of the multiple sensors 2. The connection information includes an address (identification information) for each sensor 2. The connection information may include information regarding the installation location of each sensor 2. The first acquisition unit F2 acquires the connection information for each of the multiple sensors 2 by reading information from the memory unit 13.

The second acquisition unit F3 acquires status information regarding the status of each of the multiple disaster prevention devices 9. The status information includes information regarding the test results of the automatic test performed on each detector 2. For example, if the automatic test results in the detection unit 24 being normal, the status information may include information that the detector 2 is normal. On the other hand, if the automatic test results in the detection unit 24 being abnormal, the status information may include information that the detector 2 is abnormal. In other words, the status information may be information indicating whether the device status of each detector 2 is normal or abnormal. The second acquisition unit F3 acquires status information for each of the multiple detectors 2 by reading information from the memory unit 13.

The information generating unit F4 generates device information S0 based on the connection information and the status information. The device information S0 is information that indicates, in a manner that makes it possible to distinguish between normal and abnormal conditions for each of the multiple sensors 2 (all of the multiple sensors 2 connected to the disaster prevention receiver 1). When the information generating unit F4 receives an information generation command, it generates the device information S0.

The information generating unit F4 grasps all the sensors 2 connected to the disaster prevention receiver 1 based on the connection information. Then, the information generating unit F4 judges whether each of the sensors 2 connected to the disaster prevention receiver 1 is normal or abnormal based on the status information. Specifically, the information generating unit F4 judges the sensors 2 that are normal in the status information to be normal, and judges the sensors 2 that are abnormal in the status information to be abnormal. The information generating unit F4 sets a normal flag indicating that the sensor 2 is normal or an abnormal flag indicating that the sensor 2 is abnormal for each of the sensors 2, and generates the device information S0. In other words, in the device information S0, a normal flag or an abnormal flag is set for all the sensors 2 connected to the disaster prevention receiver 1. In short, the device information S0 includes either information indicating normality or information indicating abnormality for each of the multiple sensors 2.

The print output unit 19 prints out the print information. The print output unit 19 is equipped with, for example, a printer. The print output unit 19 prints out the print information in response to a user's operation on the operation unit 15. For example, the print output unit 19 prints out the print information in response to a user pressing a print button included in the operation unit 15.

The print information printed out by the print output unit 19 includes the device information S0 generated by the information generation unit F4. That is, the print output unit 19 prints out the device information S0. When the print button is pressed, the operation unit 15 gives an information generation command to the information generation unit F4, and the information generation unit F4 generates the device information S0. The print output unit 19 prints out this newly generated device information S0. That is, the print information printed out by the print output unit 19 includes the latest device information S0.

The print information output by the print output unit 19 further includes information other than the device information S0. The information other than the device information S0 included in the print information may include information stored in the memory unit 13. The information other than the device information S0 included in the print information may include, for example, information about the disaster prevention receiver 1, information about the detector 2, information about the repeater 3, information about the transmitter 4, and information about the local sound device 5.

The information on the disaster prevention receiver 1 included in the printed information may include information on the type of the disaster prevention receiver 1, information on the number of lines connected to the disaster prevention receiver 1, information on the electrical characteristics of the disaster prevention receiver 1, information on the type and electrical characteristics of the backup power source of the disaster prevention receiver 1, information on the test results of the automatic test of the disaster prevention receiver 1, information on the installation location of the disaster prevention receiver 1, etc. The information on the detector 2 included in the printed information may include information on the model of each detector 2, information on the type of each detector 2, information on the installation location of each detector 2, etc. The information on the repeater 3 included in the printed information may include information on the type of each repeater 3, information on the electrical characteristics of the backup power source of each repeater 3, etc. The information on the transmitter 4 included in the printed information may include information on the type of each transmitter 4, etc. The information on the district sounding device 5 included in the printed information may include information on the type of the district sounding device 5, information on the electrical characteristics of the district sounding device 5, etc.

The print output unit 19 prints out the print information according to the print setting information. That is, the print output unit 19 prints out the print information including the device information S0 according to a predetermined print template. The predetermined print template is selected from a plurality of print template candidates stored in the memory unit 13. For example, a user operates the operation unit 15 to select one print template from a plurality of print template candidates. The predetermined print template is set to the basic template by default.

When the print output unit 19 prints out the print information, it also prints out the print template. In other words, the print output unit 19 prints out both the print template and the print information on blank paper.

The print output unit 19 prints out the print information so that the print information including the device information S0 is appropriately arranged in the multiple entry columns of the print template. For example, the print output unit 19 prints out the current date in the A1 column of the basic template. For example, the print output unit 19 prints out information on the type of disaster prevention receiver 1 stored in the memory unit 13 in the A5 column of the basic template. For example, the print output unit 19 prints out information on the model, type, and number of multiple sensors 2 stored in the memory unit 13 in the A10 column of the basic template. For example, the print output unit 19 prints out information on the name of the installation location of the disaster prevention receiver 1 stored in the memory unit 13 in the B2 column of the basic template. For example, the print output unit 19 prints out information on the test results of the forwarding wiring test among the test results of the automatic test of the disaster prevention receiver 1 stored in the memory unit 13 in the C2 column of the basic template. Similarly, the print output unit 19 prints out information on the corresponding test results among the test results of the automatic test of the disaster prevention receiver 1 stored in the memory unit 13 in columns C4, C5, C7, C8, C10, and C11 of the basic template. For example, the print output unit 19 prints out information on the test results of the automatic test of the detector 2 stored in the memory unit 13 in column C9 of the basic template. For example, the print output unit 19 prints out information on the test results of the automatic test of the repeater 3 stored in the memory unit 13 in columns C15 and C16 of the basic template. For example, the print output unit 19 prints out the names of the alert areas stored in the memory unit 13 in column D2 of the basic template, the numbers of detectors 2 by type in column D3 of the basic template, and the test results of the automatic test of the detector 2 in column D6 of the basic template. For example, the print output unit 19 prints out the name of the alert area stored in the memory unit 13 in column D2 of the basic template, the number of local sound devices 5 in column D4 of the basic template, and the test results of the local sound devices 5 in column D6 of the basic template.

In this way, the print output unit 19 prints out the print information including the device information S0 according to a predetermined print format in response to an operation on the operation unit 15 (pressing the print button). Therefore, the user can create a document on which the print information including the device information S0 is written according to a predetermined print format simply by operating the operation unit 15 (pressing the print button). This improves user convenience.

The output unit 18 outputs the output information. The output information output by the output unit 18 includes the device information S0 generated by the information generation unit F4. In other words, the output unit 18 outputs the device information S0. Like the print information printed out by the print output unit 19, the output information output by the output unit 18 includes the latest device information S0.

The output information output by the output unit 18 further includes information other than the device information S0. The information other than the device information S0 included in the output information may include information stored in the memory unit 13. Examples of information other than the device information S0 included in the output information include the information listed in the information other than the device information S0 included in the print information.

The output unit 18 outputs output information including the device information S0 in a predetermined data format. The predetermined data format is selected from a plurality of data formats stored in the storage unit 13. For example, one data format is selected from the plurality of data formats in response to a transmission request transmitted from the external device 8. In short, the output unit 18 outputs the output information in the form of one data format selected from the plurality of data formats stored in the storage unit 13. The predetermined data format is set to the basic data format by default.

The output unit 18 is connected to an external device 8 via a network NT1 such as the Internet. The network NT1 may include data communication devices such as a repeater hub, a switching hub, a bridge, a gateway, and a router, as necessary. The external device 8 may be, for example, an information terminal such as a smartphone or a tablet terminal, or a personal computer (desktop computer, laptop computer, etc.).

The output unit 18 sends output information to the network NT1 in response to a transmission request transmitted from the external device 8 via the network NT1, for example. The external device 8 processes the output information received from the output unit 18 by executing an appropriate application.

By executing an application, the external device 8 can generate data in which output information is entered into the entry fields of a basic template according to the basic templates shown in Figures 2 to 5, for example. As described above, in the device information S0 included in the output information, a normal or abnormal flag is set for all sensors 2 connected to the disaster prevention receiver 1. Therefore, the external device 8 can enter appropriate information into each entry field (test result field) of the basic template based on the flags for these sensors 2.

In the disaster prevention receiver 1 of this embodiment and the disaster prevention system 100 and network system 200 equipped with the same, the device information S0 includes not only information on disaster prevention devices 9 that are malfunctioning, but also information on normal disaster prevention devices 9. This makes it easy to identify normal disaster prevention devices 9, improving convenience.

(3) Modifications The embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the above-described embodiments. The above-described embodiments can be modified in various ways depending on the design, etc., as long as the object of the present disclosure can be achieved. In addition, functions similar to those of the disaster prevention system 100 may be embodied in an information processing method, a (computer) program, or a non-transitory recording medium on which a program is recorded, etc.

The information processing method according to one embodiment includes performing an alarm operation based on an alarm signal transmitted via the communication line L0 from at least one of the plurality of disaster prevention devices 9 (detectors 2) connected to the communication line L0. The information processing method also includes acquiring connection information indicating each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices 9 connected to the communication line L0. The information processing method also includes acquiring status information regarding the status of each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices 9. The information processing method also includes outputting to the outside device information S0 obtained based on the connection information and the status information, the device information S0 indicating each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices 9 in a manner that allows distinction between normal and abnormal.

That is, as shown in FIG. 7, the disaster prevention receiver 1 waits for an alarm signal (S1). When the disaster prevention receiver 1 receives an alarm signal from the disaster prevention device 9 (S1: Yes), it performs an alarm operation (S2). The disaster prevention receiver 1 also waits for a transmission request (S3). When the disaster prevention receiver 1 receives a transmission request from the external device 8 (S3: Yes), it acquires connection information about the multiple sensors 2 (S4) and acquires status information about itself and the multiple sensors 2 (S5). Based on the result, the disaster prevention receiver 1 generates device information S0 (S6) and outputs the device information S0 (S7). The disaster prevention receiver 1 also waits for a print request (such as pressing a print button) (S8). When the disaster prevention receiver 1 receives a print request (S8: Yes), it acquires connection information about the multiple sensors 2 (S9) and acquires status information about itself and the multiple sensors 2 (S10). Based on the results, the disaster prevention receiver 1 generates device information S0 (S11) and prints out the device information S0 (S12).

A (computer) program according to one embodiment is a program for causing one or more processors to execute the above-mentioned information processing method.

Below, we list some variations of the above-mentioned embodiment. The variations described below can be applied in appropriate combinations.

The disaster prevention system 100 in the present disclosure includes a computer system in the control unit 17 of the disaster prevention receiver 1. The computer system is mainly composed of a processor and a memory as hardware. The function of the control unit 17 in the present disclosure is realized by the processor executing a program recorded in the memory of the computer system. The program may be pre-recorded in the memory of the computer system, provided through an electric communication line, or recorded and provided in a non-transitory recording medium such as a memory card, an optical disk, or a hard disk drive that can be read by the computer system. The processor of the computer system is composed of one or more electronic circuits including a semiconductor integrated circuit (IC) or a large-scale integrated circuit (LSI). The integrated circuits such as IC or LSI referred to here are called differently depending on the degree of integration, and include integrated circuits called system LSI, VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration), or ULSI (Ultra Large Scale Integration). Furthermore, a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) that is programmed after the manufacture of the LSI, or a logic device that can reconfigure the connection relationship inside the LSI or reconfigure the circuit partition inside the LSI, can also be adopted as a processor. The multiple electronic circuits may be integrated into one chip, or may be distributed across multiple chips. The multiple chips may be integrated into one device, or may be distributed across multiple devices. The computer system referred to here includes a microcontroller having one or more processors and one or more memories. Therefore, the microcontroller is also composed of one or more electronic circuits including a semiconductor integrated circuit or a large-scale integrated circuit.

In addition, it is not essential for the disaster prevention receiver 1 that multiple functions are concentrated in one housing. The components of the disaster prevention receiver 1 may be distributed across multiple housings. Furthermore, at least some of the functions of the disaster prevention receiver 1 may be realized by the cloud (cloud computing) or the like.

In one variant, the device information S0 may not have normal or abnormal flags set for all disaster prevention devices 9 connected to the disaster prevention receiver 1. The device information S0 may, for example, include information (addresses, etc.) that distinguishes between all sensors 2 connected to the disaster prevention receiver 1, and information about disaster prevention devices 9 for which abnormal flags have been set. In this case, disaster prevention devices 9 for which no abnormal flags have been set can be determined to be normal. Conversely, the device information S0 may, for example, include information (addresses, etc.) that distinguishes between all sensors 2 connected to the disaster prevention receiver 1, and information about disaster prevention devices 9 for which normal flags have been set.

In one variant, the multiple data formats may correspond to multiple regions, respectively. That is, the format of the result report to be submitted may differ depending on the region (fire district, etc.). Therefore, the multiple data formats are formed to correspond to the multiple regions, respectively. The output unit 18 may output the device information S0 in a data format that corresponds to the region in which the disaster prevention receiver 1 is installed among the multiple regions. Similarly, the multiple print template candidates may correspond to the multiple regions, respectively.

In one variant, the memory unit 13 may store only one data format.

In one variant, the memory unit 13 may store only one print template.

In one variant, the output unit 18 may output only the device information S0.

In one variant, the print output unit 19 may print out only the device information S0.

In one variant, the print output unit 19 may print out only the print information without printing out the print template.

In one variation, the automatic test execution unit F5 may execute an automatic test when the information generation unit F4 generates the device information S0. For example, when the information generation unit F4 receives a transmission request or a print request, it causes the automatic test execution unit F5 to execute an automatic test. The information generation unit F4 generates the device information S0 based on the results (status information) of the automatic test performed by the automatic test execution unit F5.

In one modified example, the storage unit 13 does not need to store all of the information described in the embodiment. The storage unit 13 only needs to store information (at least connection information) that can generate the device information S0.

In one modified example, the multiple disaster prevention devices 9 are not limited to sensors 2. The multiple disaster prevention devices 9 may include, for example, repeaters 3. The multiple disaster prevention devices 9 may include, for example, transmitters 4. The multiple disaster prevention devices 9 do not need to include sensors 2 as long as they include multiple disaster prevention devices 9 other than sensors 2.

In one variant, the external device 8 is not limited to an information terminal, but may be a storage medium for storing information.

In one variant, the external device 8 may be connected directly to the output unit 18 without going through the network NT1.

In one variant, the print output unit 19 may print out print information in response to a request (print request) from the external device 8.

In one modified example, the timing for generating the status information, connection information, and device information S0 is not limited to the timing described in the embodiment. For example, the information generating unit F4 may generate the device information S0 periodically.

In one modified example, the disaster prevention receiver 1 is not limited to a GR type receiver, but may be, for example, a P type receiver, an R type receiver, etc.

In one variant, the disaster prevention system 100 may have a function of linking with other equipment, such as smoke control equipment or emergency broadcast equipment. In this case, the disaster prevention system 100 can control the fire doors of the smoke control equipment in the event of a fire, or can notify the occurrence of a fire by sound or voice using the emergency broadcast equipment.

(4) Aspects The following aspects are disclosed from the above-described embodiment and modified examples.

The disaster prevention receiver (1) of the first aspect includes a communication unit (11), an alarm processing unit (F1), a first acquisition unit (F2), a second acquisition unit (F3), and an output unit (18). The communication unit (11) communicates with a plurality of disaster prevention devices (9) connected to the communication line (L0) via the communication line (L0). The alarm processing unit (F1) performs an alarm operation based on an alarm signal transmitted from at least one of the plurality of disaster prevention devices (9) via the communication line (L0). The first acquisition unit (F2) acquires connection information for identifying each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices (9) connected to the communication line (L0). The second acquisition unit (F3) acquires status information regarding the status of each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices (9) connected to the communication line (L0). The output unit (18) outputs device information (S0). The device information (S0) is information obtained based on the connection information and status information, and indicates in a manner that allows distinction between normal and abnormal states for each of the multiple disaster prevention devices (9).

According to this aspect, it becomes possible to easily identify the disaster prevention equipment (9) that is normal, thereby improving convenience.

In the disaster prevention receiver (1) of the second aspect, in the first aspect, the device information (S0) includes either information indicating normality or information indicating an abnormality for each of the multiple disaster prevention devices (9).

According to this aspect, it becomes possible to easily identify the disaster prevention equipment (9) that is normal, thereby improving convenience.

In the disaster prevention receiver (1) of the third aspect, in the first or second aspect, the output unit (18) outputs the device information (S0) in the form of one data format selected from a plurality of data formats.

This aspect makes it possible to select a data format from multiple data formats, improving convenience.

In the disaster prevention receiver (1) of the fourth aspect, in the third aspect, the multiple data formats correspond to multiple regions, respectively. The output unit (18) outputs the device information (S0) in a data format corresponding to the region in which the disaster prevention receiver (1) is installed among the multiple regions.

According to this aspect, it becomes possible to output the device information (S0) in a data format that corresponds to the region in which the disaster prevention receiver (1) is installed among multiple regions, thereby improving convenience.

The disaster prevention receiver (1) of the fifth aspect is any one of the first to fourth aspects, and further includes a print output unit (19). The print output unit (19) prints out the device information (S0) according to a predetermined print template.

According to this aspect, it becomes possible to print out the device information (S0) from the disaster prevention receiver (1), improving convenience.

In the disaster prevention receiver (1) of the sixth aspect, in the print template of the fifth aspect, the multiple disaster prevention devices (9) are differentiated by at least one of the installation location, model, number of devices, and electrical characteristics.

According to this aspect, it becomes possible to easily identify the disaster prevention equipment (9) that is normal, thereby improving convenience.

The seventh aspect of the disaster prevention receiver (1) is any one of the first to sixth aspects and further includes an information generating unit (F4). The information generating unit (F4) generates device information (S0) based on the connection information and the status information.

According to this aspect, it becomes possible to easily identify the disaster prevention equipment (9) that is normal, thereby improving convenience.

The disaster prevention system (100) of the eighth aspect includes a disaster prevention receiver (1) of any one of the first to seventh aspects and a plurality of disaster prevention devices (9).

According to this aspect, it becomes possible to easily identify the disaster prevention equipment (9) that is normal, thereby improving convenience.

The disaster prevention receiver (1) of the ninth aspect includes the disaster prevention receiver (1) of any one of the first to seventh aspects and an external device (8). The external device (8) receives the device information (S0) output from the output unit (18) via the network (NT1).

According to this aspect, it becomes possible to easily identify the disaster prevention equipment (9) that is normal, thereby improving convenience.

The information processing method of the tenth aspect includes performing an alarm operation based on an alarm signal transmitted via the communication line (L0) from at least one of the plurality of disaster prevention devices (9) connected to the communication line (L0). The information processing method includes acquiring connection information for identifying each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices (9) connected to the communication line (L0). The information processing method includes acquiring status information regarding the status of each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices (9) connected to the communication line (L0). The information processing method includes outputting the device information (S0) to the outside. The device information (S0) is information obtained based on the connection information and the status information, and indicates normality and abnormality for each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices (9) in a manner that allows distinction between normality and abnormality.

According to this aspect, it becomes possible to easily identify the disaster prevention equipment (9) that is normal, thereby improving convenience.

The program of the eleventh aspect is a program for causing one or more processors to execute the information processing method of the tenth aspect.

According to this aspect, it becomes possible to easily identify the disaster prevention equipment (9) that is normal, thereby improving convenience.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 disaster prevention receiver 11 communication unit 18 output unit 19 print output unit 8 external device 9 disaster prevention device F1 alarm processing unit F2 first acquisition unit F3 second acquisition unit F4 information generation unit L0 communication line NT1 network S0 device information

Claims (11)

A communication unit that communicates with a plurality of disaster prevention devices connected to a communication line via the communication line;
an alarm processing unit that performs an alarm operation based on an alarm signal transmitted from at least one of the plurality of disaster prevention devices via the communication line;
A first acquisition unit that acquires connection information for identifying each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices connected to the communication line;
A second acquisition unit that acquires status information regarding a status of each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices connected to the communication line;
an output unit that outputs device information indicating whether each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices is normal or abnormal, which is obtained based on the connection information and the status information, to an external device via a network in a form of one data format selected from a plurality of data formats;
Equipped with
The plurality of data formats include a basic data format and an adaptive data format that is partially different from the basic data format.
Disaster prevention receiver. A communication unit that communicates with a plurality of disaster prevention devices connected to a communication line via the communication line;
an alarm processing unit that performs an alarm operation based on an alarm signal transmitted from at least one of the plurality of disaster prevention devices via the communication line;
A first acquisition unit that acquires connection information for identifying each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices connected to the communication line;
A second acquisition unit that acquires status information regarding a status of each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices connected to the communication line;
an output unit that outputs device information indicating whether each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices is normal or abnormal, which is obtained based on the connection information and the status information, to an external device in a form of one data format selected from a plurality of data formats;
Equipped with
the plurality of data formats respectively correspond to a plurality of regions;
The output unit outputs the device information in a data format corresponding to a region in which the disaster prevention receiver is installed among the plurality of regions.
Disaster prevention receiver. The device information includes, for each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices, either information indicating normality or information indicating an abnormality,
3. A disaster prevention receiver according to claim 1 or 2. a print output unit that prints out the device information in accordance with a predetermined print template;
The disaster prevention receiver according to any one of claims 1 to 3. In the print template, the plurality of disaster prevention devices are distinguished by at least one of an installation location, a model, a number of devices, and an electrical characteristic.
The disaster prevention receiver according to claim 4. an information generating unit configured to generate the device information based on the connection information and the state information;
The disaster prevention receiver according to any one of claims 1 to 5. A disaster prevention receiver according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The plurality of disaster prevention devices;
Equipped with
Disaster prevention system. A disaster prevention receiver according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
an external device that receives the device information output from the output unit via a network,
Network system. An information processing method in a device that operates as a disaster prevention receiver, comprising:
performing an alarm operation based on an alarm signal transmitted via the communication line from at least one of the plurality of disaster prevention devices connected to the communication line;
acquiring connection information for identifying each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices connected to the communication line;
acquiring status information regarding a status of each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices connected to the communication line;
outputting device information indicating a state in which normality and abnormality can be distinguished for each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices, the device information being obtained based on the connection information and the status information, to an external device via a network in a form of one data format selected from a plurality of data formats;
Including,
The plurality of data formats include a basic data format and an adaptive data format that is partially different from the basic data format.
Information processing methods. An information processing method in a device that operates as a disaster prevention receiver, comprising:
performing an alarm operation based on an alarm signal transmitted via the communication line from at least one of the plurality of disaster prevention devices connected to the communication line;
acquiring connection information for identifying each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices connected to the communication line;
acquiring status information regarding a status of each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices connected to the communication line;
Outputting device information, which is obtained based on the connection information and the status information and indicates a state in which normality and abnormality can be distinguished for each of the plurality of disaster prevention devices, to the outside in the form of one data format selected from a plurality of data formats;
Including,
the plurality of data formats respectively correspond to a plurality of regions;
outputting the device information to the outside in a data format corresponding to the area in which the disaster prevention receiver is installed among the plurality of areas;
Information processing methods. A program for causing one or more processors to execute the information processing method according to claim 9 or 10.

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