专利摘要:
The disclosed invention consists in a method, apparatus and system for human presence simulation comprising the steps of defining activity attributes as input data, and defining user preferences as input data, wherein, as an output, generates a time sequence for simulated activities The method, apparatus and system should provide a highly realistic simulation of the presence of humans for each application in which well-being simulation is advantageous. This is accomplished by associating user preferences with activity attributes, respectively, by configuring a device controller or within a system to associate user preferences with activity attributes to generate the simulated activity sequence list.
公开号:CH714538A2
申请号:CH00006/18
申请日:2018-01-05
公开日:2019-07-15
发明作者:Kim Khanh Nguyen Le;Gabriel Cevc Jakob;Stefan Stylianou Julian
申请人:Mitipi In Gruendung Vertreten Durch Julian Stylianou Aus Winterthur Office 10 10;
IPC主号:
专利说明:

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TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a method, device and system for simulating the presence of people, in particular for securing a building or apartment or property against theft, burglary and vandalism, and suitable for creating a presence simulation according to the preamble of the claim 1.
PRIOR ART The current state of the art is that various security systems exist for securing a building or an apartment.
The defense against vandalism and burglaries is important for homeowners. Vandalism and theft in home ownership can often be deterred by the fact that the property is inhabited or guarded by security personnel. Making a building appear inhabited is also an effective deterrent against burglary, vandalism and other unauthorized entry. When people are away from home, many residents use lighting control systems such as timers and / or carrier control units to turn lights on and off, thus simulating the habitability of a building.
Security systems are of particular interest, the systems being suitable for simulating the occupancy of a building or apartment.
Various devices are known in the art, e.g. from the document US 2009/0 109 051 A1, which are suitable for simulating the occupancy of a building by simulating lighting, which is emitted by an operational TV screen.
Furthermore, document US 6 377 858 B1 discloses a security system for securing a building or an apartment by presence simulation by operating apparatus and devices in the house or apartment. The security system from US 6 377 858 B1 is capable of learning actual usage patterns over a longer period of time. This security system includes a learning mode, where an intelligent control system records and stores the on / off events of the controlled devices in the building or apartment. In the operating mode, the intelligent control system repeats the on / off events and thus reflects the occupant's usage patterns. Controlled devices that can be controlled by the intelligent control system can be lights, audio devices and apparatus. This system has the disadvantage that it cannot be used immediately since a usage pattern has to be created over a longer period of time in order to achieve a realistic simulation.
[0007] Document US 2016/0 163 169 A1 also discloses a system that is configured to emit a presence or occupancy media signal in order to simulate presence in a building. The system includes a noise processing module that is configured to evaluate a noise signal picked up by a microphone. If a noise processing unit detects a previously defined noise signal event in the captured noise signal, a control module generates a media signal in response to the detected previously defined noise signal event. This system has the disadvantage that it only works in response to a noise.
There is a continuing need to further improve these security systems that are capable of creating a highly realistic simulation of the occupancy of a building or apartment. The simulation of habitability, or generally the simulation of the presence of people in relation to all possible applications, needs constant improvement.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The object of the present invention is to provide an improved method, device and system for securing a building or apartment or property, which is suitable for creating a presence simulation, the method, device and system provides a highly realistic simulation of the occupancy of a building or apartment or property.
In addition to the simulation of the occupancy of a building or apartment or property, the simulation of the presence of people in relation to other applications is possible, such as for use in the army as equipment to simulate habitancy.
It is therefore a further object of the present invention to provide an improved method, apparatus and system, in a more general sense, for a highly realistic simulation of the presence of humans for any application where presence simulation is advantageous. This realistic simulation will make the owners of the device according to the present invention safer and more worry free.
[0012] According to the present invention, the method comprises a method step, user preferences being linked to activity attributes for generating a time sequence for simulated activities. This link is realized by a link algorithm, which is described in more detail below.
CH 714 538 A2 [0013] More preferably, the method comprises a further method step, wherein data for external factors are also linked to the user preferences and the activity attributes.
Compared to the known device of US 6 377 858 B1, which only has a learning function, this method advantageously allows immediate user adaptation for a highly realistic simulation of the presence of people.
Within the meaning of the present invention, this method should be applicable to any device, or interacting devices within a system, capable of playing an output time sequence of audible and / or visual activities. In other words, this time sequence can be understood as a continued simulation stream.
[0016] According to a further aspect of the present invention, the control unit of a device is configured to link user preferences with activity attributes. Within the meaning of the present invention, the control unit can be a processing unit capable of processing algorithms and instructing input and output devices how to react to instructions of a program.
The device according to the present invention preferably comprises a storage unit which is configured for storing user preferences, activity attributes, activity contents and data for external factors. According to a preferred embodiment, the storage unit can also be configured to store an activity history to be played. Activity content can be defined as content behind an activity to be played (visible or audible), e.g. a WAVE file (»wav») for an audio simulation.
In a preferred embodiment, the device according to the present invention is configured to play sophisticated visual simulations, such as shadow simulations, and / or audio simulations, such as simulating the presence of pets. More preferably, the device according to the present invention is also configured to play combined visible and audible simulations, such as a TV simulation.
Within the meaning of the present invention, activities can include data for visual output or audio output. Visual effects can include, but are not limited to, shadow simulations, TV simulations, or turning lights on / off. Audio effects can include, but are not limited to, pet sounds, sports activities, etc.
Within the meaning of the present invention, attributes (in connection with activities) can be defined as preset parameters, such as the probability for certain activities or a lighting threshold.
The term “activity attributes” means that each activity is linked to predefined, internal attributes which serve as a reference for the construction of a sequence of activities. Examples of these internal attributes are illustrated in Table 1 below.
Within the meaning of the present invention, user preferences can be predefined, specific audio data inputs and / or visual data inputs and / or time-related inputs from the user, for example whether he owns an animal, where he lives, what types of activities he prefers , its location and time zone, etc. Time-related entries with regard to user preferences can e.g. are understood as the geographic conditions that affect a time window for an activity in the generated time sequence of activities.
This definition of user preferences advantageously increases the confidence of the user that the device according to the present invention produces an occupancy or presence simulation as realistically as possible.
Preferably, the controlled devices that are controlled by the control unit according to the invention can be lights or a lighting unit, audio devices or an audio unit, and apparatus.
According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the device can have an illumination unit and an audio unit and other apparatuses integrated. Alternatively or additionally, the device according to the invention can be configured to interact with lighting units, audio units and / or other apparatus outside the device. The integration or interaction with other devices could take place directly or via a server, an application programming interface (API) or other communication means.
[0026] According to a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the control unit of the device can also be configured in order to also link data for external factors with the user preferences and the activity attributes.
Within the meaning of the present invention, data for external factors can be defined as physically measurable data, such as weather data, values from an illumination sensor and / or geographic data, such as the location of the user with his local time of day. For example, by combining the date and the geographical location, the changes in the day's length related to the latitude or the seasons can be set.
CH 714 538 A2 Combining the data for external factors with the user preferences and the activity attributes advantageously leads to an improved, more realistic simulation of the occupancy of a building or apartment.
Furthermore, combining physically measurable data with geographic data (both defined as data for external factors) can be helpful in verifying that the simulation is proceeding correctly or in a realistic manner. For example, lighting below a certain threshold as measured by the lighting sensor, which is unlikely due to the time zone or latitude, can be an indication of a dramatic change in weather and can be verified by consulting weather data.
According to a further aspect of the present invention there is provided a system with a plurality of interacting devices, comprising a control unit, of a physical or virtual nature, configured to associate user preferences with activity attributes. Within the meaning of the present invention, this system preferably comprises a plurality of devices that perform certain functions and are each interactively coupled to one another. As an example, the system can include the device according to the invention and / or lighting units and / or audio units and / or further apparatus, the integration or interaction of which is carried out directly or via a server, an interface for programming applications (API) or other communication means could be. The interacting devices preferably play an output time sequence of simulated activities, which is generated by the method according to the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS A preferred exemplary embodiment of the subject of the invention is described below in conjunction with the attached drawings.
1 shows a generalized flow diagram of a method of a preferred embodiment of the safety device according to the present invention;
2 shows a more detailed flow diagram of the method of a preferred embodiment of the safety device according to the present invention;
3 shows a schematic view of a preferred embodiment of the safety device according to the present invention;
4 shows a schematic view of a preferred embodiment of the system with multiple devices according to the present invention.
DESCRIPTION Fig. 1 shows a generalized flow diagram of a method of a preferred embodiment of the security device according to the present invention.
The method comprises a method step in which user preferences are linked to activity attributes for generating a time sequence for simulated activities using an associated linking algorithm. The method preferably also comprises a further method step, data for external factors also being linked to the user preferences and the activity attributes.
Figure 2 shows a more detailed flow diagram of the method of the preferred embodiment of the security device according to the present invention.
The following Table 1 shows examples of the activity attributes and user preferences, correlated with functions of the linking algorithm:
No. Linking algorithm (fj) Score (s,) activity attributes(Device side) User external datapreferences 1 f1 oo language language 2 f2 1 Tags (»tags») Tags (»tags») 3 f3 1 Type Type 4 f4 1 Surroundings Surroundings
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No. Linking algorithm (fj) Score (s,) activity attributes(Device side) user preferences External data 5 f5 1 room type room type6 f6 1 Time, day of the week, probability Location Local date, time 7 f7 1 Geographical data Location, time zone Local date, time 8th f8 1 WeatherWeather data 9 f9 1 compositionillumination sensor 10 f10 1 cooldown 11 f11 1 minimalinterruption period 12 f12length 13 N / A N / A volume volume14 N / A N / A brightness brightness level15 N / A N / A Beleuchtungsschwellen-valueillumination sensor
As can be seen from the above Table 1, the linking algorithm of the method of the present invention is able to decide on the processing and prioritization of the data based on the activity attributes or user preferences. The output of the method of the present invention consists of a time sequence of stimulated activities. In addition, it can be seen that the linking algorithm can be understood as a multiplicity of functions f, which are preferably defined for each condition.
A possible implementation of the method according to the present invention can be based on e.g. on a score function, as follows:
Step A: Providing a file of all potential activities; Step B: Selecting from the file all of the activities that match the selected language of the user, resulting in a first list (i) of the activities; Step C: Add a weighted point value s, for each of the conditions (2) to (5) according to Table 1, and each of the selected activities from the first list (i). In other words, user preferences are linked to activity attributes in this method step. Step D: Sort this first list (i) based on the point value, and a number of activities with the best point value are selected (filtering), resulting in a second list (ii) of activities. Steps: Building a time sequence of activities (iii) starting from the second list (ii) of activities, each activity in the second list (ii) could be repeatedly selected to compile the time sequence (iii). Within the meaning of the present invention, the selection of which activity is taken over at each time window of the sequence is evaluated on the basis of the conditions specified in (6) to (12) of Table 1, so that each fulfilled condition has a point value for the selection contributing to the activity. This selection repeats until the length of the time sequence is filled, i.e. until, for example, a certain maximum length of time has been reached (e.g. 7 days of absence of the user or owner of the device). In other words, the data for external factors are preferably also linked to the user preferences and the activity attributes in accordance with method step E. Step F: playing each of the activities in sequence in the generated time sequence (iii), which is adapted to the settings or conditions as specified in (13) to (15) according to Table 1. Step G: After the completion of the playback of each activity from the time sequence (iii), or by a trigger from external data, the time sequence (iii) of the activities can be rebuilt with adaptation to new changes in conditions (6) to (12).
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Step H: Optionally, triggered by changing the user preferences, method steps A to D can be carried out again, which leads to the reorganization of the sequence (iii) of the activities.
The conditions Nos. (1) to (15), as defined in Table 1, are further explained and exemplified as follows:
(1): All activities can be linked using function f1 according to the language set by the user (i.e. user preference).
(2): "Keywords" can be seen as a kind of context of activity that the user or owner of the
Device may be understood, for example [DOG, CAT, FAMILY, ANIMAL, ...]. The associated function f2 is preferably defined in such a way as to partially link the activity attributes with respect to the user preference depending on the similarities between the type of context of the activities.
(3): “Type” can be understood as the type of activity that the user or owner of the device likes, for example [ENTERTAINMENT, WORK, HOUSEHOLD DUTIES, COOKING, HYGIENE, ANIMAL, SPORTS, ...]. The associated function f3 is preferably defined in the manner of a partial link (like f2).
(4): “Environment” can be understood as the area in which the user or owner of the device lives, in which the device is used or placed, for example [CITY, SUBURBAN, VILLAGE, SECONDED, ...]. The associated function f4 is preferably defined in the manner of a partial link. For example, the contexts of activities like STADT can also be linked to user preferences of VORSTADT.
(5): "Room type" can be considered as the placement of the device within the user's home respectively
Owner can be understood, for example [BEDROOM, LIVING ROOM, HALL, KITCHEN, WORKING ROOM, ...]. The associated function f5 is preferably defined in the manner of a partial link. For example, LIVING ROOM activity attributes can also be linked to FLUR user preferences.
(6): “Time, day of the week, probability” can be understood as the day and the probability related to the (day) time of the success of certain activities and the probability of repetition. For example, showers and music usually do not take place at night, cooking normally does not take place more than three times a day, or certain activities are more likely to take place on weekends. The associated function f6 is preferably defined in the manner of a partial link.
(7): "Geographical data" can be as the day and the (day) time related success of activities in
Relation to the geographical location, i.e. time zone and latitude. For example, visual simulations need to be adjusted for changes in day length in relation to latitude and / or seasons. The associated function f7 is preferably defined in the manner of a partial link.
(8): “Weather” can be understood as the consultation of weather data. For example, the simulation of more visual activities on a stormy or cloudy day takes precedence, the impression of presence is maximized. The associated function f8 is preferably defined in the manner of a partial link.
(9): “Composition” can be understood as an adaptation of the type of output of the activities to create the time sequence (iii), based on the data from the lighting sensor, for example [VISUAL, AUDIO, BOTH]. For example, in a dark environment, activities with visual content are preferably selected more often than activities with audio content only, since this reflects the behavior of normal people to turn on lights when it is dark. The associated function f9 is preferably defined in such a way as to obtain the best selection of the composition.
(10): "Cooldown" can be understood to mean that the same activity is repeated before its
Cooldown is avoided. For example, people will not shower again immediately after taking a shower. The associated function f10 is preferably defined in such a way that the same type of activity is not selected depending on the cooling period.
(11): "Minimum interruption period" can be understood as the setting of a minimum interruption period before the next activity is scheduled. For example, people would come true after a shower
CH 714 538 A2 apparently resting for a few minutes. The associated function f11 is preferably defined in such a way as not to select any activity depending on the minimal interruption.
(12): “Length” can be understood to mean that in the event of a time-limited simulation time, the activities and the schedule of the activities are built up with this in mind. If, for example, the simulation is planned as a sequence of 30 minutes, the algorithm will not start / play an activity of 3 hours. Preferably, the function f12 provided is defined in a way to select activities that fit into the simulation time.
(13): “Volume” can be understood as an adaptation of the audio volume of the reproduction in accordance with the preferred volume of the user or owner of the device.
(14): “Brightness” can be understood as setting the degree of brightness according to the preferred brightness of the user or owner of the device.
(15): “Illumination threshold” can be understood as activation of the visual part of the reproduction if the value of the illumination sensor falls below a certain threshold for a certain amount of time regardless of the time of day.
As a further option, the user can avoid whether the simulated activities are realistic or not, with the advantage that the feedback will be helpful in refining the corresponding user preferences and activity attributes.
3 shows a schematic view of a preferred embodiment of the safety device 1 according to the present invention, the safety device 1 being in principle an integrated device which is capable of performing the method according to the present invention. The safety device 1 can comprise a control unit 5, a storage unit 10, a preferably multi-colored lighting unit 15 and an audio unit 20. As indicated in Fig. 3, the control unit 5 of the device 1 is preferably configured and enabled so that it can carry out the entire method according to the present invention, i.e. Generate the first list (i), the second list (ii) and the time sequence (iii) of the activities. The device may also include a WiFi (or other connection) module 11 that enables communication within a wired (i.e., local LAN) or wireless network environment via an Internet router 12 and thereby e.g. is able to receive program updates from a server 4. The storage unit 10 is preferably able to store such program updates, activity content, activity attributes, user preferences, external data, etc. The control unit 5 or illumination unit 15 is preferably functionally coupled to an illumination sensor 16 in order to activate the visual part of the reproduction when the value of the illumination sensor falls below a certain threshold value.
Figure 4 shows a schematic view of a preferred embodiment of the multi-device system according to the present invention.
As exemplified in Figure 4, each entity in the system can be responsible for at least a portion of the process. The system preferably comprises a server 4 (or several servers), the server 4 comprising its own control unit 5 and control unit 10 and executing part or all of the method according to the present invention. As indicated in FIG. 4, the control unit 5 of the server 4 is configured here to run the method steps A to D which generate the list (i) and list (ii) (see implementation of the method according to FIG. 2). Several devices that are capable of visual and / or audio simulation can run part or all of the method, such as devices 1, 1 '. The server 4 can be configured to transmit the generated list (ii) to the devices 1, 1 '.
According to the system, as shown in Fig. 4, a server 4 can be part of a wired (ie local LAN) or wireless network environment (eg a cloud), which via the Internet I and an Internet router 12 with the devices 1,1 'interacts. Device 1 may include a wifi module 11 that enables communication within the wireless network environment and an audio unit 20.
In one example, device 1 and device 1 'comprise a control unit 5 and a storage unit 10, the control unit 5 being configured and capable of performing part of the method according to the present invention, i.e. Generation of the time sequence (iii) of the activity based on the second list (ii) obtained.
Device 1 ′ can comprise a WiFi (or another connection) module 11, which enables communication with the wired or wireless network environment, and a, preferably multicolored, lighting unit 15. Preferably, the lighting unit 15 is via the control unit 5 operatively coupled to an illumination sensor 16 to activate the visual portion of the rendering when the value of the illumination sensor 16 falls below a certain threshold.
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LIST OF REFERENCE SIGNS [0046]
1; Γ Security device (cloud) server
control unit
storage unit
Wifi module
Internet router (multi-colored) lighting unit
illumination sensor
Audio unit i First list of activities ii Second list of activities iii Time sequence of activities
I Internet s, Score
权利要求:
Claims (8)
[1]
claims
1. A method for simulating the presence of humans, comprising the following procedural steps:
- Define activity attributes as input data
- Defining user preferences as input data, wherein, as an output, a time sequence is generated for simulated activities, characterized in that user preferences are linked to activity attributes for generating the time sequence (iii) for simulated activities.
[2]
2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the method comprises a further method step, wherein data for external factors are also linked to the user preferences and the activity attributes for generating the time sequence (iii) for simulated activities.
[3]
3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the generated time sequence (iii) can be reconstructed for simulated activities, it being adapted to new changes by a trigger from the data for external factors.
[4]
4. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that triggered by changing the user preferences, the method is carried out anew, which leads to the reorganization of the sequence (iii) of the activities.
[5]
5. Device (1), in particular for carrying out the method according to claims 1 to 4, for simulating the presence of people and suitable for creating a habit simulation, comprising:
- a storage unit (10) for storing activity content, activity attributes, user preferences, external data;
- a lighting unit (15) and / or audio unit (20) for playing, as an output, a time sequence (iii) for simulated activities;
- a control unit (5);
characterized in that the control unit (5) is configured to link user preferences with activity attributes for generating the time sequence for simulated activities.
[6]
6. The device (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that the control unit (5) is configured to also link data for external factors with the user preferences and the activity attributes.
[7]
7. System, in particular for carrying out the method according to claims 1 to 4, for simulating the presence of people and suitable for creating a habit simulation, comprising:
- a storage unit (10) for storing activity content, activity attributes, user preferences, external data;
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- a lighting unit (15) and / or audio unit (20) for playing, as an output, a time sequence for simulated activities;
- a control unit (5);
characterized in that the control unit (5) is configured to link user preferences with activity attributes for generating the sequence list for simulated activities.
[8]
8. System according to claim 7, characterized in that the control unit (5) is configured to also link data for external factors with the user preferences and the activity attributes.
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