JP7792846B2 - Information processing system and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to information processing systems such as security systems that monitor intrusions into properties and monitoring systems that monitor the status of users present at properties, as well as mobile terminal programs used in such systems.

Systems have been known in the past that allow users to remotely switch security modes using a mobile device from a location away from the target of security, such as a home.

For example, Patent Document 1 below discloses that a security application installed on a mobile device such as a smartphone can be used to remotely set/cancel a security device from the mobile device, and that the mode switching results from the security device can be obtained and displayed on the mobile device.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-137673

However, mobile devices are not always in the user's possession, and may be placed on a desk or other surface in an environment where third parties are present. In conventional technology such as the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, when the property's security status (e.g., security mode is off) or the current status of users at the property (e.g., out/back home, asleep in bedroom) is notified to mobile devices carried by multiple users, if the changed security mode is also displayed as a notification, it can be seen by third parties, revealing the security status.

On the other hand, if notification information is displayed confidentially, the user must launch a dedicated application to view the detailed information, and is unable to immediately check or understand the notification content.

In light of the above circumstances, the object of the present invention is to provide a security system, mobile terminal, and program that can ensure the security of the notification content when notifying a user about the status of a monitored object while preventing a decrease in user convenience.

To achieve the above object, an information processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a non-wearable mobile device carried by a user, a wearable mobile device carried by the user, and an information processing device capable of communicating with at least the mobile device and monitoring the status of a monitoring target. The information processing device transmits notification information regarding the status of the monitoring target. The mobile device displays a message corresponding to the notification information, excluding sensitive information contained in the received notification information that is restricted from exposure to third parties. The wearable device displays a message corresponding to the notification information, including the restricted information contained in the received notification information.

This allows the information processing system to display messages excluding sensitive information on mobile devices where there is a risk that a third party may view the screen, while displaying messages including sensitive information on wearable devices where there is little risk that a third party may view the screen, thereby ensuring the security of the notification content for the user while preventing a decrease in user convenience. The notification information may be sent from the information processing device to the mobile device and then forwarded to the wearable device, or information for each device may be sent directly from the information processing device to the mobile device and wearable device. The messages may be displayed on the lock screen (the screen that appears when the power key is pressed when the screen is off).

The wearable device may further have a detection means for detecting whether the wearable device is being worn, and when the detection means detects that the wearable device is being worn and is in a pairing state, the message may be displayed, including the sensitive information.

This prevents sensitive information from being displayed when the wearable device is not being worn by the user and from being viewed by third parties.

The pairing state may be a state in which the wearable device is worn by the user, a predetermined authentication has been performed by the user, and the user continues to wear the wearable device. In this case, the wearable device may be capable of displaying the message including the sensitive information while in the pairing state.

This prevents sensitive information from being displayed and viewed by a third party while the wearable device is being worn. Prescribed authentication includes, for example, entering a prescribed passcode or password, entering a prescribed gesture, face authentication by facing the screen, fingerprint authentication by tapping the fingerprint sensor, pulse detection using a pulse sensor, etc.

The mobile device may display summary information indicating an abstract version of the sensitive information as a message excluding the sensitive information, and the wearable device may display detailed information indicating the specific content of the sensitive information as a message including the sensitive information.

This allows the user to understand the overview of the notification while ensuring security by displaying the message on the mobile device, and the specific content of the notification can be safely understood by displaying the message on the wearable device.

The information processing device may be a monitoring device that watches over a subject or monitors for intrusions into a monitored area where the subject is located. In this case, the sensitive information may be information related to the privacy of the subject or information related to the security of the monitored area.

This prevents sensitive security information, such as when security is released or when the target person goes out, from being seen by third parties. Here, the target person may be the user of the mobile device or wearable device, or the user's parent or other person being watched over other than the user.

The monitoring device may monitor for intrusions into the monitored area based on multiple security modes. In this case, the sensitive information may be information related to the switched security mode, and the mobile device may indicate that the security mode has been switched without indicating the switched security mode in a message excluding the sensitive information, and the wearable device may indicate the switched security mode in a message including the sensitive information.

This allows the user to know that the security mode has been switched over through a message on the mobile device, without third parties being able to see sensitive information such as the deactivation of security mode, and allows the user to safely know the new security mode through a message on the wearable device.

If the notification information is highly urgent, the mobile device may display the message including the sensitive information.

This means that in an emergency, the same information can be sent to both mobile and wearable devices, allowing emergency response to be prioritized over the security of the notification content.

If the notification information is highly urgent and the wearable device and the mobile device are not paired, the mobile device may display the message including the sensitive information.

This means that in an emergency, if the wearable device and mobile device are not paired, the user may not be able to view notifications on the wearable device, so by displaying the same notifications on the mobile device as well, user convenience can be improved.

A program according to another aspect of the present invention is a program for installing a mobile terminal carried by a user,
receiving notification information regarding the state of the monitoring target from an information processing device that monitors the state of the monitoring target;
displaying a message according to the notification information excluding sensitive information that is included in the notification information and whose exposure to a third party is restricted;
and transmitting the notification information including the sensitive information to a wearable terminal worn by the user, and displaying a message corresponding to the notification information.

As described above, according to the present invention, when notifying a user about the status of a monitored object, it is possible to ensure the security of the notification content while preventing a decrease in user convenience. However, this effect does not limit the present invention.

1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a security system according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of a security device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of a smartphone according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of notification processing by the security system according to one embodiment of the present invention. 10A and 10B are diagrams showing examples of notification screens of a smartphone and a wearable device in a security system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[System configuration]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a security system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in the figure, this security system includes a security device 100, a smartphone 200, a wearable device 300, and a center server 400 at the security center.

Security device 100 is installed in a surveillance area (target of security), such as a home or business, monitors the surveillance area for abnormalities, and reports any detected abnormalities to a security center. As will be described in more detail below, security device 100 guards the surveillance area using multiple security modes (e.g., away security mode, at-home security mode, partial set mode, at-home mode, etc.).

Smartphone 200 is a mobile device carried by a resident of a house in the above-mentioned surveillance area, and is capable of connecting to mobile networks such as LTE (Long Term Evolution), 3G, and Wi-Fi. If multiple users reside or occupy the building to be guarded, there may be multiple smartphones 200 for each security target. Note that smartphone 200 may be any non-wearable mobile device that is carried without being worn by the user, and may be, for example, a mobile terminal, personal computer, or tablet terminal.

The smartphone 200 can switch the security mode by communicating with the security device 100. As shown in the figure, the smartphone 200 may be located inside a house within the monitored area, or it may be located outside the monitored area, such as in an office where the user works.

When the smartphone 200 is located within the monitored area, it can communicate with the security device 100 via the mobile network described above, as well as short-range wireless communication such as BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) and Wi-Fi. The security mode switching operation is input on an application (hereinafter referred to as the "security application") installed on the smartphone 200 that provides security mode information and other security information.

The wearable terminal 300 is a device that can be worn on a part of the body of the user of the smartphone 200, and is, for example, a smartwatch, wristband, smart ring (with projection function), smart glasses, etc. The wearable terminal 300 may be any wearable device that is worn and carried by the user, and is not limited to the above examples. The wearable terminal 300 is primarily used by the user to input the security mode switching operation and view notification information related to the security mode.

The smartphone 200 is paired with the wearable device 300, and after determining various conditions, notifies the wearable device 300 and controls the screen (such as displaying a screen on which the security mode switching operation can be input).

The wearable device 300 is paired with the above-mentioned wearable device 300, and when it is detected that the wearable device 300 is being worn or removed by the user, it enters a locked state (a state in which operations cannot be accepted), and the user can operate the wearable device 300 by performing a specified unlocking operation. Examples of specified unlocking operations include inputting a specified passcode or password, screen operations such as swiping, inputting a specified gesture, face authentication by facing the screen, fingerprint authentication by tapping the fingerprint sensor, or an unlocking operation on the paired smartphone 200.

Furthermore, when the wearable device 300 is unlocked while worn by the user, the user's identity is considered authenticated and the wearable device 300 can be operated without the need for a second unlock operation as long as the user continues to wear the device. The wearing state can be determined, for example, by whether or not a pulse is detected by a pulse sensor installed in the wearable device 300. Note that pairing refers to a state in which the smartphone 200 and wearable device 300 are wirelessly connected, wirelessly connected and worn, or wirelessly connected and worn and further subjected to a predetermined unlocking operation (identity authentication has been performed).

Therefore, when the smartphone 200 displays a screen (hereinafter simply referred to as the switching screen) on the wearable terminal 300 that allows the user to input a security mode switching operation, the user can switch the security mode after verifying their identity (and ensuring security) without having to unlock the wearable terminal 300 again. Furthermore, even if the smartphone 200 is in a locked state, the switching operation can be performed using the wearable terminal 300 without having to unlock the smartphone.

The center server 400 is a server installed in a security center operated by a security company, and is capable of communicating with the security device 100 and smartphone 200 via the Internet. A controller is stationed at the security center, and when an abnormality report is received from the security device 100, necessary measures are taken, such as dispatching security personnel to the location being guarded by the security device 100.

The center server 400 also stores information such as the location of the building that is the monitored area, and information about users of the security contract who live or reside in the building. For example, the center server 400 pairs the smartphones 200 of each user who lives or resides in the building that is the monitored area with the security device 100, and stores information that groups them by monitored area for authentication purposes. The center server 400 also stores paired and grouped information about the authentication card in the same way as the smartphone 200.

The security mode switching is performed according to the flow shown in (1) to (8) in the diagram. That is, (1) when the smartphone 200 requests the center server 400 to switch security modes via the mobile network based on a security mode switching operation performed by the wearable device 300, (2) the center server 400 authenticates the smartphone 200 (or the group to which the smartphone 200 belongs), and if authentication is successful, forwards the security mode switching request to the security device 100, (3) requesting the security device 100 to switch security modes. Then, (4) the security device 100 switches security modes in response to the security mode switching request, and (5) notifies the center server 400 that the security mode switching has been completed.

Then, (6) the center server 400 receives the notification and requests an API for push notifications on the Internet (for example, Apple Push Notification Service (APNS) or Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)) to send a push notification of the completion of the mode switch. (7) Upon receiving the request, the API sends a push notification of the completion of the mode switch to the smartphone 200, and (8) the smartphone 200 receives the push notification and displays the completion of the mode switch on the wearable device 300.

As explained above, in the security mode switching process, the center server 400 only mediates (and authenticates) communication between the security device 100 and the smartphone 200. Therefore, in this embodiment, even when communication is actually mediated by the center server 400, this mediation process is intentionally omitted and the communication may be described as communication between the security device 100 and the smartphone 200.

In this embodiment, when the user terminal 200 displays the notification information of the push notification received from the security device 100 (center server 400) on the smartphone 200 and also on the wearable terminal 300, the smartphone 200 displays a summary (non-confidential display) of the notification information, which displays summary information (summary information showing an abstraction of the sensitive information) excluding sensitive information related to the security of the monitored area, and the wearable terminal 300 displays a detailed (non-confidential display) display of detailed information including the sensitive information (detailed information showing the specific content of the sensitive information). Details of this display process will be described later. Note that sensitive information related to the security of the monitored area is some of the information related to the security of the monitored area, such as information about the switched security mode, which reveals the current security information of the monitored area, and information about the operator who set the security mode switch for the monitored area.

[Configuration of security device]
2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the security device 100. As shown in the figure, the security device 100 is made up of a main device 101, various sensors 10 and 12, and the like.

The intrusion monitoring sensor 10 is a sensor for detecting intruders, such as a sensor that detects the opening and closing of doors and windows, a sensor that detects heat emitted by the human body as a heat source, or a sensor that detects when infrared rays are blocked by the human body. These intrusion monitoring sensors are broadly divided into those installed in the perimeter area of a building, which is the monitored area, and those installed in other areas. Intrusion monitoring sensors installed in the perimeter area of a building are further divided into those installed in entrance and exit areas and those installed elsewhere. The fire sensor 12 is a sensor that detects heat and smoke associated with a fire.

The main unit 101 is composed of a control unit 110, a notification unit 130, a notification unit 140, a display unit 150, an operation unit 160, and a communication interface (I/F) 170.

If an abnormality occurs, the reporting unit 130 reports it to the security center via a communication line. The alarm unit 140 generates various alarm sounds. The display unit 150 is composed of an LED (Light Emitting Diode), LCD display, etc., and displays various information on and off the main unit.

The communication I/F 170 is an interface for wired or wireless communication with various sensors. The communication I/F 170 also functions as an interface for wireless communication with the smartphone 200, which serves as a remote control unit for switching security modes.

The operation unit 160 is composed of, for example, operation buttons or a touch panel, and accepts user operations such as switching the security mode. If the operation unit 160 is a touch panel, the operation unit 160 can be integrated with the display unit 150.

The operation unit 160 also has buttons for functions other than switching between security modes, such as an emergency call button that can be operated if the user is attacked by an intruder or senses something is wrong with their body, and a cancel operation button that can be used to cancel an abnormality if the user accidentally causes one.

The control unit 110, which is composed of a processor, memory, etc., controls the operation of the security device. Functionally, it implements a mode storage means 112, a monitoring and control information storage means 114, an intrusion monitoring sensor detection processing means 116, a mode control means 118, etc. The mode storage means 112 stores each security mode along with its identification information and stores information regarding the currently set security mode, for example, using mode identification information. The monitoring and control information storage means 114 stores the installation area and address codes of various sensors, and stores the correspondence between security modes and various sensors that are in a monitoring state. When an intrusion monitoring sensor detects an intrusion, the intrusion monitoring sensor detection processing means 116 performs processes such as determining an abnormality and outputting an abnormality signal or determining and outputting an alarm sound based on the current security mode stored in the mode storage means 112 and the contents stored in the monitoring and control information storage means 114. The mode control means 118 sets (switches) the security mode based on the user's mode switching operation via the operation unit 160 and the smartphone 200. When the security mode is changed, the mode control means 118 stores the new security mode in the mode storage means 112 as the current security mode.

Although not shown, the main device 101 also stores group setting information regarding the multiple smartphones 200 and authentication cards paired with the security device 100 and grouped together, as well as the identification information of each of their users (user name, user ID, etc.).

[Security mode type]
Here, we will explain the types of security modes that the security device 100 has. In this embodiment, the security device 100 has, as security modes, an away security mode (unmanned monitoring mode), an at-home security mode (manned monitoring mode), a partial set mode, and an alert cancellation (at-home) mode.

Monitoring and emergency reporting by the fire sensor 12 are performed regardless of the security mode. Any abnormal occurrences caused by these are notified by a separate alarm sound. On the other hand, monitoring by the intrusion monitoring sensor 10 differs depending on the security mode.

The leaving security mode is set when all users of the building being guarded leave the building and it becomes unoccupied (goes out). In this mode, monitoring by the intrusion monitoring sensors 10 is performed by all intrusion monitoring sensors 10 installed in the building being guarded.

The in-home security mode is used when there is a user (person) within the security area and you want to monitor for intrusions from outside, and is particularly used while the user is sleeping. In this mode, monitoring by the intrusion monitoring sensors 10 is performed only by the intrusion monitoring sensors 10 installed in the building's perimeter areas, such as windows, front doors, and gardens.

Partial set mode is a mode used when monitoring only a portion of a security target, such as when users are only present on the first floor of a building that is the surveillance area, and the second floor needs to be monitored. In this mode, monitoring by the intrusion monitoring sensors 10 is performed only by the intrusion monitoring sensors 10 present in the portion of the security target. Note that partial set mode can exist as one form of the in-home security mode.

The disarm mode is used when the user is at home and leaves the windows open. In this mode, monitoring by the intrusion monitoring sensor 10 is not performed.

[Smartphone configuration]
3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the smartphone 200. As shown in the diagram, the smartphone 200 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 21, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 22, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 23, an input/output interface 25, and a bus 24 connecting these elements to one another.

The CPU 21 accesses the RAM 23 and other memory as needed, and performs various calculation processes while providing overall control over each block of the smartphone 200. The ROM 22 is a non-volatile memory that permanently stores firmware, such as the OS, programs, and various parameters, that the CPU 21 executes. The RAM 23 is used as a working area for the CPU 21, and temporarily stores the OS, various applications currently being executed, and various data being processed.

The input/output interface 25 is connected to a display unit 26, an operation reception unit 27, a memory unit 28, a communication unit 29, etc.

The display unit 26 is a display device that uses, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an OELD (Organic ElectroLuminescence Display), or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube).

The operation reception unit 27 is, for example, a touch panel, buttons, keys, or other input device. If the operation reception unit 27 is a touch panel, the touch panel may be integrated with the display unit 26.

The storage unit 28 is, for example, a non-volatile memory such as a flash memory (SSD; Solid State Drive) or other solid-state memory, or a hard disk drive (HDD). The storage unit 28 stores the OS, various applications, and various data.

In particular, in this embodiment, the memory unit 28 stores the security application and other programs that allow the smartphone 200 to execute security mode switching processing in conjunction with the wearable terminal 300 and security device 100. The security application also stores information about the security mode currently set in the security device 100, data (text information and image information) necessary to display the security mode switching screen (push notification screen) and other screens displayed by the smartphone 200 and wearable terminal 300 that display information about the operation that caused the security mode to be switched, setting information for determining whether the switching operation is possible depending on the location of the smartphone 200, and location information of the home (e.g., latitude and longitude information indicating the center location of the home) for determining whether the smartphone 200 is located inside or outside the monitored area.

The communication unit 29 is a variety of modules for wireless communication, such as the above-mentioned LTE, BLE, and Wi-Fi, and is responsible for communication processing between the security device 100 and the center server 400 via a mobile network, a short-range wireless communication network, and the Internet. Furthermore, the wireless communication modules of the communication unit 29, such as BLE and Wi-Fi, are responsible for communication between the smartphone 200 and the wearable terminal 300.

The communication unit 29 also functions as the location acquisition means for acquiring location information about the smartphone 200. To acquire location information, a positioning method using, for example, the Global Positioning System (GPS) or a mobile phone base station is used. Alternatively, for example, using the above-mentioned short-range wireless communication or specific low-power wireless communication with the security device 100 within the monitored area (inside the residence), it may be determined that the smartphone 200 is within the monitored area if it is within the communication range of the security device 100, and that it is outside the monitored area if it is outside the communication range. Furthermore, if necessary, multiple positioning means, such as GPS and short-range wireless communication, may be combined to more accurately detect the location of the smartphone 200.

Although not shown, the basic hardware configuration of the wearable terminal 300 is similar to the hardware configuration of the smartphone 200.

The state of the security mode currently set in the monitored area is notified from the security device 100 to the security application on the smartphone 200 each time the security mode is switched on the security device 100, and is stored by the security application as the latest security mode state. Alternatively, the security mode state may be stored on the center server 400, and the security application may obtain it from the center server 400 when it detects that the user has left or returned home. Additionally, the security mode information may be stored linked to information about the operator who switched the security mode.

[Security system operation]
Next, the operation of the security system configured as described above will be described. This operation is performed by cooperation between hardware such as the CPU 21 and communication unit 29 of the smartphone 200 and software (security application) stored in the storage unit 28. For convenience, in the following description, the security application or the CPU 21 of the smartphone 200 will be the subject of operation.

Figure 4 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of notification processing to the smartphone 200 and the wearable device 300 when the security system switches to security mode. Figure 5 shows examples of the notification screens of the smartphone 200 (Figure (A)) and the wearable device 300 (Figure (B)).

As shown in FIG. 4, when the user inputs a security mode switching operation (step 41), the CPU of the wearable terminal 300 sends a security mode switching request to the smartphone 200 (step 42). The security mode switching request includes mode identification information that identifies the security mode to be switched to.

As a prerequisite for inputting this switching operation, as described above, the wearable device 300 enters a locked state when the sensor or the like detects that the wearer is wearing the device. The wearable device 300 becomes operable when the user performs a predetermined unlocking operation. Thereafter, as long as the device remains in this worn state, the user's identity is authenticated and the device can be operated without the need for another unlocking operation. In other words, the security mode switching request is sent when the wearable device 300 is detected as being worn by the user and the predetermined authentication process is performed.

Next, when the CPU 21 of the smartphone 200 receives the security mode switching request, it transmits it to the security device 100 (step 43). Note that if a security mode switching operation is performed using the smartphone 200, the smartphone 200 transmits the security mode switching request to the security device 100 without involving processing by the wearable terminal 300.

Next, when the security device 100 receives the security mode switching request, it switches the current security mode to the security mode corresponding to the mode identification information included in the request in response to the request (step 44). Note that if a security mode switching operation is performed by the security device 100, the current security mode is switched to the security mode corresponding to the switching operation.

The security device 100 then generates a security mode switching completion notification (push notification) indicating that the security mode has been switched, and sends it to the smartphone 200 (step 45).

Next, upon receiving the security mode switching completion notification, the CPU 21 of the smartphone 200 determines whether the smartphone 200 has been paired with the wearable terminal 300 (step 46).

If it is determined that pairing has been completed (Yes in step 46), the CPU 21 sends the security mode switching completion notification to the wearable terminal 300 as a push notification (step 46). That is, the CPU 21 sends the security mode switching completion notification to the wearable terminal 300 and displays it, provided that the smartphone 200 and wearable terminal 300 are paired.

Upon receiving the security mode switching completion notification, the wearable device 300 displays (non-confidentially displays) a push notification screen 31 (first push notification screen) indicating the notification on the display unit's lock screen 30 (a screen that is displayed when the power key is pressed or when the device detects a predetermined tilt while the screen is off, such as in sleep mode). As shown in FIG. 5(A), the display content of the push notification screen 31 may be, for example, "Taro has set the unlock mode," and includes sensitive information such as the name of the security mode after the switch and the name of the user who performed the switch (sensitive information is not concealed). Note that the operator's name does not need to be displayed.

As mentioned above, the display of the push notification screen 31 on the wearable device 300 is premised on the wearable device 300 being worn by an authenticated user, and if removal of the wearable device 300 is detected, the push notification screen 31 will not be displayed. This prevents sensitive information from being displayed and its contents from being viewed by a third party when the wearable device 300 is not being worn by the user.

Furthermore, even if the wearing of the wearable device 300 is detected, if user authentication has not been successful (including when the device is worn by a user other than the wearer), the push notification screen 31 will not be displayed. This prevents sensitive information from being displayed and viewed by a third party when the wearable device 300 is worn by the third party.

Before sending the security mode switching completion notification to the wearable terminal 300, the CPU 21 may again inquire of the wearable terminal 300 whether wearing of the wearable terminal 300 has been detected and whether user authentication has been completed.

On the other hand, if it is determined that pairing has not been completed (No in step 46), the CPU 21 does not send a security mode switching completion notification to the wearable device 300, and instead displays (concealed display) a push notification screen 51 (second push notification screen) that does not include the sensitive information from the information indicated in the security mode switching completion notification on the lock screen 50 of the display unit 26 (step 49). As shown in FIG. 5(B), the display content of the push notification screen 51 simply notifies the fact that the security mode has been switched, such as "Security mode has been changed," and excludes (conceals) sensitive information such as the name of the security mode after the switch and the name of the user who performed the switching operation. Furthermore, even if it is determined that pairing has been completed (Yes in step 46), the smartphone 200 notifies the wearable device 300 of the security mode switching completion, and then displays the push notification screen 51 that does not include the sensitive information on the lock screen 50 of the display unit 26 (step 49).

This prevents sensitive security information, such as when security has been released or when the target person has gone out, from being seen by third parties. Note that the CPU 21 does not necessarily display all security mode switching completion notifications as confidential, but rather displays confidential information when the security mode after switching is a specific security mode (for example, a release mode, where some or all of the security is released), and does not display confidential information when the security mode is any other security mode.

The smartphone 200 stores the message content for each of the push notification screens, including sensitive information as shown in Figure 5(A) above, and the push notification screen not including sensitive information (notifying only the fact of mode switching) as shown in Figure 5(B), for each security mode (mode identification information) after the switch, for example as a table, and displays a message on the push notification screen according to the mode identification information included in the security mode switching request.

The figure shows an example of a push notification for a security mode switching operation, but other examples include when a user changes the security set time and receives a security set time change completion notification from the security device 100. The smartphone 200 will display a confidential push notification on the display 26 stating "The security time has changed," simply notifying the user that the security time has been changed. Meanwhile, the wearable device 300 will display a push notification without concealing sensitive information such as the changed security set time and the name of the user who performed the change, such as "The set time has changed to 11 o'clock" or "Taro has changed the set time to 11 o'clock."

Furthermore, if the security device 100 detects an abnormality in the monitored area, the security device 100 may send an abnormality notification to the smartphone 200. When the security device 100 receives the abnormality notification, the smartphone 200 displays a confidential push notification on the display unit 26 stating "Trouble has occurred," simply notifying the user that an abnormality has occurred. On the other hand, the wearable device 300 displays confidential information such as the type of abnormality and its location (equipment) in the push notification, for example, "A fire, equipment trouble, or intrusion has occurred."

The security device 100 may also notify other users' smartphones 200 of the return/departure of family members or housemates based on changes in the smartphone 200's location information (movement inside or outside the monitored area). When the smartphone 200 receives the return/departure notification, it displays a confidential push notification on the display 26 stating "There has been movement in the family," simply notifying the user that there has been movement in the family. On the other hand, the wearable device 300 displays sensitive information such as the name of the family member who has gone out/returned and whether they have gone out or returned home as a push notification, for example, "Taro has gone out (returned home)."

If the CPU 21 determines that the signal received from the security device 100 is a signal other than a security mode switching completion notification, the smartphone 200 also displays the notification content without concealment. Notification information other than security mode switching completion notifications sent from the security device 100 is information that does not constitute personal information about the user or security information for the security area, such as announcements (surveys, crime prevention information for the surrounding area, news, etc.).

In other words, the smartphone 200 displays a notification indicating the type of sensitive information received without indicating the content of the sensitive information, and the wearable device 300 displays a notification indicating the content of the sensitive information received.

[summary]
As described above, according to this embodiment, the security system displays a push notification screen that excludes sensitive information related to the security of the monitored area on smartphones 200 whose screens are likely to be seen by third parties, while displaying a push notification screen that includes sensitive information on wearable devices 300 whose screens are unlikely to be seen by third parties, thereby ensuring the security of the notification content to users while preventing a decrease in user convenience.

[Modification]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

In the above-described embodiment, a security system employing the security device 100 as an information processing device was described. However, the information processing device is not limited to a security device and may be, for example, a monitoring device in a monitoring system that monitors the status of users in a property. In this case, when the monitoring device detects the daily activities of a person being watched over (e.g., an elderly person), it notifies the smartphone 200 of the person watching over the person, such as the person's child or parent, of the detected activity. When this activity notification is received, the smartphone 200 displays a confidential push notification on the display unit 26, for example, "There was movement in the person being watched over," simply notifying the person being watched over that there was movement. Meanwhile, the wearable device 300 displays sensitive information, such as the name (relationship) of the person being watched over and the details of the activity, in the form of a push notification, for example, "Mother woke up, went to bed, and was active in the living room/garden." In this way, information related to the privacy of the person being watched over is considered sensitive information.

The information processing device may also be a control device in a control system that controls home facilities and electrical appliances. In this case, the control device notifies the smartphone 200 of the resident of the home when the facility or electronic device is operated or a problem is detected. When this notification is received, the smartphone 200 displays a push notification on the display unit 26 in a concealed manner, for example, "Facility has been operated," simply notifying the user that the facility has been operated. On the other hand, the wearable device 300 displays the name of the facility or electrical appliance that has been operated in the push notification, without any concealment, such as "The electric lock has been unlocked" or "The air conditioner has been operated."

In addition, the information processing device may be a home server that sends notifications about various IoT (Internet of Things) devices in a smart home, or a HEMS (Home Energy Management System) server that sends notifications about the usage status of electricity, water, gas, etc. in a HEMS that visualizes the usage status and controls usage charges. When sending these notifications, the smartphone 200 may display a confidential message, and the wearable device 300 may display a non-confidential message.

In the above-described embodiment, an example was shown in which confidential display was also performed on abnormality information. However, if the notification information is highly urgent, such as information on an abnormality or a notification that the person being watched has fallen (fallen and is unable to move), it is necessary to notify the user as soon as possible, so as an exception, the information may also be displayed without confidentiality on the smartphone 200.

Furthermore, the smartphone 200 may display the information without concealment only if the notification information is highly urgent and the wearable device 300 and the smartphone 200 are not paired.

In the above-described embodiment, an example was shown in which the contents of the message to be displayed on the push notification screen during the confidential display process and the non-confidential display process were stored in a table. Alternatively, the security mode switching completion notification sent from the center server 400 or the security device 100 may include message information regarding the contents of the notification message to be displayed on the lock screen of the smartphone 200 and the wearable terminal 300.

In the above-described embodiment, notification information was transmitted from the security device 100 to the smartphone 200, and then forwarded from the smartphone 200 to the wearable terminal 300. However, notification information for each terminal may be transmitted directly from the security device 100 to the smartphone 200 and the wearable terminal 300. For example, if the smartphone 200 and the wearable terminal 300 are far apart and cannot communicate with each other, the wearable terminal may have a function that allows it to communicate with the center server 400 on its own without going through the smartphone, or an application that performs screen control, etc. In this case, the security device 100 includes a message for confidential display in the security mode switching completion notification sent to the smartphone 200, and includes a message for non-confidential display in the security mode switching completion notification sent to the wearable terminal 300.

In the above-described embodiment, when changing the display mode of notification information between the smartphone 200 and the wearable device 300, the criterion was whether the notification information contained sensitive information. This sensitive information includes information whose exposure to third parties is restricted for reasons such as security, or the possibility of some inconvenience if it were seen by a third party. In this case, information that is sensitive information for one user may not be sensitive information for another user. Each user may be able to individually set the restricted information in the security device 100, smartphone 200, or center server 400.

In the above-described embodiment, the security device 100 monitored for intrusions into the monitored area. However, at least some of the functions of the security device 100 may be performed by the center server 400 (e.g., cloud). In one example, the center server 400 has a mode storage means 112, a monitoring and control information storage means 114, and a mode control means 118, and performs security mode setting processing within the monitored area based on mode switching operations performed on the smartphone 200 or the security device 100, and may also perform intrusion monitoring based on the detection results of various sensors 10 or 12, etc.

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Claims (9)

An information processing system including: a non-wearable portable terminal carried by a user; a wearable terminal carried by the user; and an information processing device capable of communicating with at least the portable terminal and monitoring a state of a monitoring target,
the information processing device transmits notification information regarding the status of the monitoring target;
the mobile terminal displays a message according to the notification information, excluding sensitive information that is included in the received notification information and whose exposure to a third party is restricted;
The wearable device displays a message according to the received notification information, including the sensitive information contained in the notification information. 2. The information processing system according to claim 1,
The wearable device further has a detection means for detecting a wearing state of the wearable device, and when the detection means detects that the wearable device is being worn and is in a pairing state, the information processing system displays the message including the sensitive information. 3. The information processing system according to claim 2,
The pairing state is a state in which the wearable device is worn by the user, predetermined authentication has been performed by the user, and the wearing of the wearable device continues;
The wearable device is configured to display the message including the sensitive information while in the pairing state. 4. The information processing system according to claim 1,
the mobile terminal displays summary information indicating an abstract of the sensitive information as a message excluding the sensitive information;
The wearable device displays detailed information indicating specific content of the sensitive information as a message including the sensitive information. 5. An information processing system according to claim 1,
the information processing device is a monitoring device that watches over a target person or monitors for intrusion into a monitoring target area where the target person is located,
An information processing system, wherein the sensitive information is information relating to the privacy of the subject or information relating to the security of the monitored area. 6. The information processing system according to claim 5,
the monitoring device monitors for intrusions into the monitoring target area based on a plurality of security modes;
the sensitive information is information about the security mode after switching,
the mobile terminal indicates that the security mode has been switched without indicating the security mode after the switch, as a message excluding the sensitive information;
The wearable device indicates the switched security mode as a message including the sensitive information. 7. An information processing system according to claim 1,
When the notification information is highly urgent information, the mobile terminal displays the message including the sensitive information. 4. The information processing system according to claim 2,
When the notification information is highly urgent information and the wearable device and the mobile device are not paired, the mobile device displays the message including the sensitive information. On the mobile device owned by the user,
receiving notification information regarding the state of the monitoring target from an information processing device that monitors the state of the monitoring target;
displaying a message according to the notification information excluding sensitive information that is included in the notification information and whose exposure to a third party is restricted;
and a step of transmitting the notification information including the sensitive information to a wearable device worn by the user and displaying a message corresponding to the notification information.