DE102017201426A1 - Vehicle, alarm system and monitoring system as well as corresponding methods of operation - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a vehicle (101, 102, 103, 104, 105), which comprises a communication device (12) for receiving an alarm signal (A, A ') provided externally with respect to the vehicle and a sensor unit (11) for determining an environmental characteristic representative of an environment (U) of the vehicle. In the method, in the case of receiving the alarm signal (A, A ') by means of the communication device, the determination of the environmental characteristic value by the sensor unit is started. Furthermore, a method for operating an alarm system (20) and a monitoring system (1) as well as a corresponding vehicle, a corresponding alarm system and a corresponding monitoring system are specified.

Description

The invention relates to a method for operating a vehicle. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for operating an alarm system and a monitoring system and a corresponding vehicle, a corresponding alarm system and a corresponding monitoring system.

Alarms and surveillance systems are known for preventing or solving crimes. Often, however, in this context, alarmed forces have too little information or are simply not in time at the scene of the crime.

The object on which the invention is based is to provide a vehicle, an alarm system and a monitoring system as well as corresponding methods of operation which make it possible or which make it possible to contribute to increasing the rate of detection of crime.

The object is solved by the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments are characterized in the subclaims.

According to a first aspect, the invention relates to a method for operating an alarm system. The alarm system comprises a detection device for detecting an alarming event and a communication device for communicating with at least one vehicle and / or a backend. The alarm system is in this case arranged externally with respect to the at least one vehicle. In the method, when the alarming event is detected by the detection device, an alarm signal is provided for activating a monitoring function of the respective vehicle by means of the communication device.

Advantageously, this makes it possible to use sensor units to detect an environment of the alarmed vehicles so as to contribute to increasing the rate of detection of crime.

The alarm system may be associated, for example, with a building or with another vehicle different from the at least one vehicle; in particular, it is therefore not a local vehicle alarm system. The alarming event may be, for example, a burglary or arson.

• - in einer Umgebung im Umkreis von 0 m - 1000 m um den Standort der Alarmanlage angeordnet ist, oder
• - sich in derselben Straße befindet, oder
• - im Empfangsbereich bezüglich einer Sendeleistung der Kommunikationseinrichtung befindet.

The communication device is designed, for example, for direct and / or indirect communication with at least one vehicle. In particular, the at least one vehicle may be a vehicle which

• - located in an environment within 0 m - 1000 m around the location of the alarm, or
• - is in the same street, or
• - Located in the reception area with respect to a transmission power of the communication device.

For example, the communication device is a WLAN antenna. Alternatively or additionally, the communication device is designed as an example for communication via Car2x or Internet.

In an advantageous embodiment according to the first aspect, the communication device is designed to communicate with the at least one vehicle. In the method, in case of detection of the alarming event by the detection device, the alarm signal is provided to the at least one vehicle by means of the communication device. This allows a fast alerting the at least one vehicle.

In a further advantageous embodiment according to the first aspect, the communication device is designed for communication with the backend. In the method, in case of detection of the alarming event by the detection means, the alarm signal is provided to the backend by means of the communication means. This advantageously allows coordinated alarming of the at least one vehicle.

According to a second aspect, the invention relates to an alarm system. The alarm system comprises a detection device for detecting an alarming event and a communication device for communicating with at least one vehicle and / or a backend. The alarm system is arranged externally with respect to the at least one vehicle and designed for operation according to the first aspect.

According to a third aspect, the invention relates to a method for operating a vehicle. The vehicle comprises a communication device for receiving an alarm signal provided externally with respect to the vehicle for activating a monitoring function of the vehicle and a sensor unit for determining an environmental characteristic which is representative of an environment of the vehicle. In the method, in the case of receiving the alarm signal by means of the communication device, the monitoring function of the vehicle is activated by starting the determination of the environmental characteristic value by the sensor unit.

Advantageously, this makes it possible to contribute to increasing the rate of detection of crime. The fact that the determination of the environmental characteristic value by the sensor unit is only started upon receipt of the alarm signal can contribute in particular to keeping a data volume to be evaluated low and to keep energy consumption of the sensor unit and communication device low. It also makes it possible to comply with legal provisions regarding personality rights.

For example, the alarm signal may be representative of an alarming event. In particular, the alarm signal can be provided by an alarm system according to the second aspect or a coupled with this backend as a relay alarm signal.

The communication device is designed, for example, for direct communication with the alarm system or for indirect communication via a backend.

The sensor unit may be, for example, a camera or a distance and / or motion sensor. The environmental characteristic may include, for example, the data acquired by the sensor unit. For example, the environmental characteristic is stored locally in a memory until read by emergency personnel.

In an advantageous embodiment according to the third aspect, the communication device is further configured for communication with a backend. In the method, the environmental characteristic is then provided to the backend by means of the communication device.

Advantageously, this allows quick access to information by emergency services. In particular, a coordinated evaluation of the environmental characteristic value can also take place.

• - eine Beleuchtungseinrichtung des Fahrzeugs aktiviert, und/oder
• - eine Nachtsichtsensorik des Fahrzeugs aktiviert, und/oder
• - ein Signalgeber des Fahrzeugs aktiviert, und/oder
• - das Fahrzeug in einen autonomen Betriebszustand versetzt und derart bezüglich der Umgebung angeordnet, dass ein voraussichtlicher Fluchtweg blockiert wird.

In a further advantageous embodiment according to the third aspect is in the method depending on the alarm signal

• a lighting device of the vehicle is activated, and / or
• - Activates a night-vision sensor of the vehicle, and / or
• - Activates a signal generator of the vehicle, and / or
• - The vehicle is placed in an autonomous operating state and arranged with respect to the environment that a probable escape route is blocked.

Advantageously, this helps to further increase the rate of crime disclosure. In particular, the determination of the environmental characteristic value can be simplified or its detected information density can be increased by activating the illumination device or the night vision sensor system. Activation of the signaler also allows civilian involvement as potential witnesses. Blocking the escape route can ultimately help prevent suspects from escaping.

According to a fourth aspect, the invention relates to a vehicle. The vehicle comprises a communication device for receiving an alarm signal provided externally with respect to the vehicle for activating a monitoring function of the vehicle and a sensor unit for determining an environmental characteristic which is representative of an environment of the vehicle. The vehicle is designed here for operation according to the third aspect.

According to a fifth aspect, the invention relates to a method for operating a monitoring system. The monitoring system includes an alarm system according to the second aspect and at least one vehicle according to the fourth aspect. In the method, an alarm signal for activating a monitoring function of the respective vehicle by means of the communication device of the alarm system is provided. Depending on the alarm signal, the monitoring function of the respective vehicle is activated by starting the determination of the respective environmental characteristic value by the sensor unit of the at least one vehicle.

Advantageously, this makes it possible to contribute to increasing the rate of detection of crime. In particular, in the case of direct communication between the alarm system and the at least one vehicle, the signal chain is essentially instantaneous, so that a particularly rapid deployment of the emergency services can be ensured.

In an advantageous embodiment according to the fifth aspect, the monitoring system comprises a backend. In the method, the respective environmental characteristic value is provided to the backend by means of the communication device of the at least one vehicle.

Advantageously, this allows quick access to captured information by emergency services. In particular, a coordinated evaluation of the environmental characteristic value can take place.

In a further advantageous embodiment according to the fifth aspect, the Monitoring system a backend. In the method, the alarm signal provided by the communication device of the alarm system is received by the backend. Depending on the alarm signal received by the backend, a respective relay alarm signal is provided to the at least one vehicle by the backend, and depending on the respective relay alarm signal, the determination of the respective environmental characteristic is started by the sensor unit of the at least one vehicle.

Advantageously, this allows a targeted alerting of vehicles, for example, if they are in the area of an anticipated escape route of suspects.

In a further advantageous embodiment according to the fifth aspect, the alarm signal or the respective relay alarm signal is representative of a location of the alarming event.

Advantageously, this allows the targeted alerting of vehicles.

In a further advantageous embodiment according to the fifth aspect, the alarm signal or the respective relay alarm signal is provided to the at least one vehicle depending on the location of the alarming event.

In a further advantageous embodiment according to the fifth aspect, an escape direction of a fleeing object is determined depending on the respective environmental characteristic. Depending on the direction of escape and a location of determination of the respective environmental characteristic, a probable escape route of the escaping object is determined, and depending on the expected escape route, a respective relay alarm signal is provided to at least one other vehicle.

As a fleeing object is in particular a person or a vehicle into consideration. For example, the escaping object is a burglar who escapes with a vehicle. In this context, a license plate recognition of the fleeing vehicle can be performed in addition, for example, based on recorded camera data. It is also conceivable to carry out a recognition of characteristic features of the burglar or the fleeing object by means of video recording.

According to a sixth aspect, the invention relates to a computer program for operating a vehicle. The computer program is designed to carry out a method according to the third aspect or the fifth aspect when executed on a data processing device.

Advantageously, this allows cost-effective retrofitting of the vehicle by means of software update.

According to a seventh aspect, the invention relates to a computer program product comprising executable program code. When executed by a data processing device, the program code executes the method according to the third aspect or the fifth aspect.

Advantageously, this allows cost-effective retrofitting of the vehicle by means of software update.

Embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the schematic drawings.

• 1 ein Ausführungsbeispiel eines Überwachungssystems, und
• 2 ein Ablaufdiagramm zum Betreiben des Überwachungssystems gemäß 1.

Show it:

• 1 an embodiment of a monitoring system, and
• 2 a flowchart for operating the monitoring system according to 1 ,

Alarm systems and monitoring systems for the automatic alerting of emergency services are known from the prior art. The following describes a surveillance system designed to further increase crime detection rates.

A basic idea here is to use existing sensors of vehicles, which are located near the place where an offense is committed, to detect crimes.

In the embodiment of 1 is a surveillance system 1 shown, which in addition to an alarm system 20 several vehicles 101, 102, 103, 104 and 105 and a backend 30 includes. The alarm system 20 is assigned, for example, to a building or another vehicle.

To operate the monitoring system 1 For example, a networked services method as shown by the flowchart of 2 shown proposed which building (or vehicles) having such an alarm system 20, and an infrastructure of the vehicles 101-105 for the purpose of informing crime, for example via the backend 30 ,

In the exemplary embodiment, it is assumed by way of example that the alarm system 20 or a detection device assigned to it 21 detects a house intrusion as an alarming event (step S1 in FIG 2 ). The alarm system 20 also has a communication device 22 on, by means the a georeferenced alarm signal A is generated (step S2 in 2 ). The alarm signal A includes, for example, location coordinates of the alarm or alarming event.

The communication device 22 this can be coupled to the backend 30, for example via an Internet connection. Upon receipt of the alarm signal A through the backend 30 (Step S3 in FIG 2 ) this can each be a relay alarm signal A ' to vehicles in the immediate vicinity of the alarm system 20 send (step S4 in 2 ), so for example the vehicles 101-105 ,

Alternatively or additionally, the communication device 22 also directly with vehicles 101-105 in the immediate vicinity of the alarm system 20 be coupled, for example via a Car2x or WLAN connection, so that the alarm signal A the vehicles 101-105 is provided directly and without delay (step S2 in 2 ). The immediate environment to the alarm system 20 can be exemplified by a transmission power of the communication device 22 be defined.

The vehicles 101-105 have in this context a communication device 12 to receive the alarm signal A or the relay alarm signal A ' on.

As a result of receiving the alarm signal A or the relay alarm signal A ' (Step S5 in FIG 2 ) becomes a monitoring function of the vehicles 101-105 near the alarm system 20 activated (step S6 in 2 ). In particular, the vehicles can 101-105 In this context, depending on the equipment each their on-board sensors 11 how to set cameras and distance and / or motion sensors in a switched-on operating state in order to determine an environmental characteristic value (step S7 in FIG 2 ), which is representative of by the respective sensor 11 recorded data or for a respective environment U of the vehicles 101-105 ,

The respective environmental characteristic value is subsequently determined by means of the communication device 12 for example, to the backend 30 transmitted (step S8 in 2 ). Alternatively or additionally, it is also conceivable to enter the environmental characteristic value to the alarm system 20 and / or to transmit to police a competent police station and / or emergency vehicles or mobile computing devices located nearby.

The respective environmental characteristic value can in particular be evaluated (step S9 in FIG 2 ), for example in the backend 30 , or before delivery to the backend 30 in each vehicle 101-105 even.

For example, this can be done by several vehicles 101-105 recorded images are superimposed by means of software algorithms, so that a picture of a street virtually arises.

Moreover, for example, with image processing methods, depending on the environmental characteristic, motion detection of a person escaping can be integrated. In this case, in particular, an overlay, a coloring, or a fade-in of motion vectors can take place.

The information obtained by the evaluation of the respective environmental characteristic value can be transmitted, for example, immediately to the responsible police station or to the nearby emergency vehicles or police officers (step S10 in FIG 2 ). If, for example, a fleeing person is detected, then their escape direction can be determined. Depending on the direction of escape and a place of determination of the respective environmental characteristic value, moreover, an anticipated escape route of the escaping person can be determined. Depending on the anticipated escape route determined, the monitoring function of the vehicles can be an example 101-105 be dynamically activated in the direction of escape and mobilize more forces. In this context, depending on the expected escape route, for example, at least one other vehicle, a respective relay alarm signal A ' provided.

In addition to the activation of the sensors 11 (see step S6) may also be dependent on the alarm signal A or the relay alarm signal A ' the image / information acquisition can be further improved by placing an illumination of the vehicles 101-105, in particular an exterior lighting such as headlights, in a switched-on operating state.

It is also conceivable, depending on the alarm signal A or the relay alarm signal A ' to further improve the image / information acquisition by setting a night vision sensor such as an infrared camera of the respective vehicle 101-15 in an on-state mode in step S6.

Alternatively or additionally, depending on the alarm signal A and the relay alarm signal A ' in step S6, a signal generator of the respective vehicle 101-105 be activated to alert a particular driver of vehicles 101-105, passers-by or residents to the alarming event such as the house burglary. The information of participation in a monitoring action may also be given to a respective owner of the vehicles 101-105 be transmitted. As a result, people are involved in the event, in order to be able to fall back on a witness at a later clarification. In this context, it is also conceivable to specifically attract the attention of nearby pets, for example, by activating dog whistles or the like, so that they in turn indicate their owner an exceptional situation.

Alternatively or additionally, depending on the alarm signal A and the relay alarm signal A ' in step S6, an autonomous mode of operation of the vehicles 101-105 be activated to the vehicle so with respect to the environment U to order that the expected escape route be blocked. By way of example, such a roadblock by means of automated vehicles 101-105 be built.

As an incentive for participation in the education, for example, the respective owner of the vehicle 101-105 be rewarded with a bonus on insurance or vehicle tax. Likewise, a state subsidy may be the monitoring system 1 for the customer "free" hold.

Because the surveillance system 1 Mainly on existing hardware, it is conceivable to retrofit already produced vehicles by means of software updates accordingly. Such a software update can also be offered as part of an optional extra.

Advantageously, the monitoring system 1 be implemented practically without additional costs, since already existing sensors can be used. The monitoring system 1 contributes to increasing the detection rate of crime by services of the vehicles 101-105 at. As a customer advantage through a reward system is conceivable that insurance for the vehicles 101-105 as part of the surveillance system 1 lower costs than a vehicle, which is not part of the surveillance system 1 is. Likewise, a state incentive through motor vehicle tax bonus and subsidy bonus is conceivable. The vehicle-side software can be offered, for example, as an optional extra or as an update solution.

The monitoring system 1 is still not limited to the infrastructure of vehicles 101-105 Rather, it is also possible to use stationary sensors, such as measuring devices provided in traffic lights, street lamps and traffic signs, which are intended to ensure compliance with the permissible speed limit.

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alarm system

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alarm

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Claims (15)

Method for operating an alarm system (20), wherein the alarm system comprises a detection device (21) for detecting an alarming event and a communication device (22) for communicating with at least one vehicle (101, 102, 103, 104, 105) and / or a backend (30), wherein the alarm is located external to the at least one vehicle, and in the method - In the case of detection of the alarming event by the detection device, an alarm signal (A) is provided for activating a monitoring function of the respective vehicle by means of the communication device. Method according to Claim 1 wherein the communication device is configured to communicate with the at least one vehicle (101, 102, 103, 104, 105), and in the method - in case of detection of the alarming event by the detection device, the alarm signal (A) to the at least one vehicle the communication device is provided. Method according to Claim 1 or 2 wherein the communication means is adapted to communicate with the backend (30), and in the method - in case of detection of the alarming event by the detection means, the alarm signal (A) is provided to the backend by means of the communication means. An alarm system (20) comprising a detection device (21) for detecting an alarming event and a communication device (22) for communicating with at least one vehicle (101, 102, 103, 104, 105) and / or a backend (30), wherein the Alarm system external with respect of the at least one vehicle and arranged for operation according to one of Claims 1 to 3 is trained. Method for operating a vehicle (101, 102, 103, 104, 105), wherein the vehicle has a communication device (12) for receiving an alarm signal (A, A ') provided externally with respect to the vehicle for activating a monitoring function of the vehicle, and a sensor unit ( 11) for determining an environmental characteristic representative of an environment (U) of the vehicle, and in the method - In the case of receiving the alarm signal (A, A ') by means of the communication device, the monitoring function of the vehicle is activated by the determination of the environmental characteristic value is started by the sensor unit. Method according to Claim 5 wherein the communication device is further configured to communicate with a backend (30), and in the method - the environmental characteristic is provided to the backend by the communication device. Method according to one of Claims 5 or 6 in which, depending on the alarm signal - a lighting device of the vehicle is activated, and / or - night vision sensor system of the vehicle is activated, and / or - a signal generator of the vehicle is activated, and / or - the vehicle is set in an autonomous operating state and such with respect to the environment (U) is arranged that a probable escape route is blocked. Vehicle (101, 102, 103, 104, 105), comprising communication means (12) for receiving an alarm signal (A, A ') provided externally to the vehicle for activating a monitoring function of the vehicle and a sensor unit (11) for determining an environmental characteristic value representative of an environment (U) of the vehicle, the vehicle being suitable for operation in accordance with any one of Claims 5 to 7 is trained. Method for operating a monitoring system (1) with an alarm system (20) according to Claim 4 and at least one vehicle (101, 102, 103, 104, 105) Claim 8 in which - an alarm signal (A) for activating a monitoring function of the respective vehicle is provided by the communication device (21) of the alarm system, and - depending on the alarm signal (A) the monitoring function of the respective vehicle is activated by the determination of the respective environmental characteristic value is started by the sensor unit (11) of the at least one vehicle. Method according to Claim 9 wherein the monitoring system comprises a back end (30), and wherein the method - the respective environmental characteristic value is provided to the back end by means of the communication device (12) of the at least one vehicle. Method according to one of Claims 9 or 10 wherein the monitoring system comprises a backend (30), and in the method - the alarm signal (A) provided by the communication device of the alarm is received by the backend, and - depending on the alarm signal (A) received by the backend, the at least one vehicle a respective relay alarm signal (A ') is provided by the backend, and - depending on the respective relay alarm signal (A'), the determination of the respective environmental characteristic value by the sensor unit (11) of the at least one vehicle is started. Method according to one of Claims 1 to 3 . 5 to 7 or 9 to 11 in which the alarm signal (A) or the respective relay alarm signal (A ') is representative of a location of the alarming event. Method according to Claim 12 in which the alarm signal (A) or the respective relay alarm signal (A ') is provided to the at least one vehicle depending on the location of the alarming event. Method according to one of Claims 5 to 7 or 9 to 13 in which - depending on the respective environmental characteristic value, an escape direction of a fleeing object is determined, - depending on the escape direction and a location of the determination of the respective environmental characteristic, a probable escape route of the escaping object is determined, and - depending on the expected escape route at least one further vehicle a respective relay alarm signal is provided. Computer program for operating a vehicle, wherein the computer program is formed, a method according to one of Claims 5 to 7 or 14 when executed on a data processing device.

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