JPH08317475A - Reporting device for mobile object - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To more effectively utilize mobile object communication and to smooth an operation plan after arriving at a destination by asking an outside for help in case of encountering an emergency event. CONSTITUTION: This device is provided with a position detection function 3 for detecting the present position of an automobile, a mobile object communication function 2 connected through a prescribed relay means to a telephone line, an automatic dialing function 10 for inputting signals for connecting a specified telephone line to the mobile object communication function and an information origination function 11. In case of encountering the event of shooting or the like, when an emergency switch is turned on, the prescribed telephone line is connected and the fact that it is an emergency situation and the present position are reported.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a device for transmitting predetermined information from a moving body such as an automobile to the outside.
The present invention is particularly effective for ensuring vehicle safety and preventing theft, and can also be used for the purpose of facilitating work setup after the user arrives at the destination.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, mobile communication such as car telephones has become widespread. Mobile communication is composed of terminals called mobile phones and car phones, and relay stations and telephone lines on the ground or using satellites. A signal transmitted from a car telephone or the like is received by a relay station on the ground or satellite, and this signal is connected to a telephone line. According to mobile communication, it is possible to make direct telephone contact from a car or the like to a company or home. Therefore, if you encounter an accident while traveling by car, you can contact the company, your home, or the police directly from the car.

[0003]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] By the way, recently, Glico Morinaga, shooting of Sumitomo Bank branch manager, shooting of the chief of the Metropolitan Police Department, abduction of dignitaries by religious groups
Murder cases frequently occur, which has become a major social problem. Due to these incidents, there is an increasing need for personal protection among corporate executives, politicians, and senior officials, and it is a familiar issue how to seek external help when encountering such incidents. Has been discussed as. And, if such a situation is encountered while traveling by car, it is considered that the most effective means is to seek outside help by mobile communication.

However, each of the above-mentioned cases is a well-planned and instantaneous event. Victims are also expected to be quite upset. Therefore, when it is assumed that such an event is actually encountered, it seems that it is actually difficult to seek outside help by mobile communication.

In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to propose a mobile body alerting device that can seek outside help in the event of an accident.

Another problem to be solved by the present invention is more effective use of mobile communication. That is, one of the advantages of mobile communication is that an instruction can be given to the outside from the inside of an automobile or the like, and the work setup after reaching the destination can be improved. In many cases, the users of mobile communication use the signal waiting time and the traffic jam time for communication. However, some users are extremely busy and do not even have time to talk by mobile communication. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to make more effective use of mobile communication and to facilitate work setup after arrival at a destination.

[0007]

The present invention for achieving the above object provides a position detecting function for detecting the current position of a moving body, and a moving body connected to a telephone line via a predetermined relay means. It has a communication function, an automatic dial function for inputting a signal for connecting to a specific telephone line to the mobile communication function, and an information transmission function, and the mobile communication function is changed by the automatic dial function according to a predetermined start signal. A notification device for a mobile body, wherein a signal for connecting to a specific telephone line is input, and information including a position information of the mobile body is transmitted by the information transmission function through the mobile communication function.

Another aspect of the present invention for achieving the same object is a position detecting function for detecting the current position of a mobile unit, and a mobile communication function for connecting to a telephone line via a predetermined relay means. It has an automatic dialing function to input a signal for connecting to a specific telephone line to the mobile communication function and an information transmission function to transmit preset information, and when the mobile body is in a predetermined position At this time, the automatic dialing function inputs a signal for connecting to a specific telephone line to the mobile communication function, and the information transmission function transmits the set information through the mobile communication function. It is a notification device.

The invention for attaining the same object is as follows.
A position detection function for detecting the current position of the mobile body, a mobile communication function connected to a telephone line through a predetermined relay means, and a signal for connecting to a specific telephone line are input to the mobile communication function. It has an automatic dialing function and an information sending function that sends preset information, and when the mobile body deviates from the preset traveling course, it connects to the telephone line specific to the mobile communication function by the automatic dialing function. A notification device for a mobile body, which inputs a signal for transmitting the set information by the information transmission function through the mobile communication function.

The invention for achieving the same object also has a position detecting function for detecting the current position of a mobile unit, and a mobile communication function for connecting to a telephone line through a predetermined relay means,
The information transmission function is provided, and when a predetermined signal is input to the mobile communication function from the outside, the information transmission function transmits information including the position information of the mobile body to the outside through the mobile communication function. It is a notification device of a mobile body.

In the above invention, it is desirable that the information transmitting function can transmit a voice signal and transmit the information of the current position by voice.

Further, it is desirable that the information transmission function can transmit preset information.

Further, in the information transmission function, a plurality of information can be set, and it is desirable that the set information is selected according to the start signal.

As one of the embodiments of the invention described above, the start signal may be transmitted when the moving body senses an impact.

Further, a configuration in which a wireless communication device is provided instead of the mobile communication function and the automatic dial function is also conceivable.

[0016]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the start signal is input by the emergency switch or the like, a signal preset by the automatic dial function is sent to the mobile communication function. Upon receiving this signal, the mobile communication function is connected to a company, a home, or a telephone line of the police or the like. Then, by the information transmission function, information on the current position of the mobile body is sent to the company or the like through the mobile body communication function. Therefore, a company or the like can know the current position of the user and can take appropriate measures such as rescue.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an automatic dialing function for inputting a signal for connecting a specific telephone line to the mobile communication function when the mobile body is at a predetermined position or when the mobile body enters the predetermined position. To be done. Therefore, when the user is at a certain position, the telephone is automatically connected and predetermined information is transmitted.

According to another aspect of the present invention, when a mobile unit goes out of a preset traveling course, a signal for connecting to a specific telephone line is input to the mobile unit communication function by an automatic dial function. To do. Therefore, the user can be automatically notified that the user has some abnormality.

The mobile device notification device according to the fourth aspect is effective as a method of knowing the whereabouts of a user or a mobile device when it is not known where the mobile device is. That is, when a specific signal is input to the mobile communication function from the outside, the information transmitting function transmits information including the position information of the mobile to the outside through the mobile communication function. Therefore, the receiver can identify the position of the user and take appropriate measures.

Since the notification device for a moving body according to claim 5 can convey information by voice, the receiver can identify the place by voice and can take prompt action.

Since the mobile device notification device according to claim 6 can provide preset information, the receiver can take appropriate measures according to the information. In addition, the mobile device notification device according to claim 7 is convenient because it is possible to set a plurality of pieces of information.

Since the start signal is transmitted when the moving body receives an impact, the notification device for a moving body according to claim 8 is automatically connected to the telephone line when an accident or a shooting is taken. You can inform the location etc.

[0023]

EXAMPLES Specific examples of the present invention will be described below. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a notification device for a moving body according to a specific embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a mobile unit notification device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Mobile device notification device 1
Is composed of the mobile communication device 2, the position detection device 3, the CPU 5 and the selection switch 6. The mobile communication device 1 is a known car telephone. The communication method of a car telephone may be either a known analog method or a digital method, but a digital method is recommended for use in the present invention because it can transmit character information and graphic information.

The position detecting device 3 is called a car navigation, and detects the current position by a predetermined method. The current position detecting means may be a method of using radio waves from an artificial satellite, a method of calculating the current position from a reference position, a traveling distance and a traveling direction, a method of using a gyro sensor, or the like. Further, the position detecting device 3 includes
Information such as topography, lot numbers, and characteristic buildings is recorded. It is desirable that these pieces of information are also recorded as graphic information. Position detection device 3 used in this embodiment
Has a position storage function as a unique function, and can store a predetermined position or area in advance. Then, when the vehicle enters the position, a predetermined signal is transmitted from the position storing function. The position storage function can also store a specific course, and when the vehicle enters a place other than this course, a predetermined signal is transmitted.

In this embodiment, the CPU 5 has an automatic dialing function 10 and an information transmitting function 11. That is, the automatic dial function 10 sends a signal corresponding to a telephone number for automatically dialing a home, a company, a police, or the like. The information transmitting function 11 receives a signal from the position detecting device 3 and synthesizes a voice signal for notifying the position by voice. In addition, this embodiment also has a function of storing a preset voice. The set voice is, for example, as follows. (1) "Accident, rush to the scene immediately. Your current position is ..." (2) "You will arrive soon. Your current position is ..." (3) "I have just passed Tenjinbashi. (4) "You have deviated from the prescribed course, please be careful. Your current position is ..."

The selection switch 6 has five switches, and the operation of the CPU 5 can be selected according to the switches. In this embodiment, each switch selects the next operation.

First, the switch is an emergency switch,
It activates when being attacked by a thug or shooting. As soon as this switch is activated, the automatic dialing function 1
0 operates, a signal corresponding to the telephone number of the company is input to the mobile communication device 1, and the mobile communication device 1 is connected to the telephone of the company. Then, the voice of (1) described above flows, and subsequently the position information detected by the position detection device 3 is converted into voice and transmitted. Recipients of the company say, for example,
Immediately go to the scene. The current location is 500m from Genrokubashi West, 2-chome, Shinshin-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka ". Also preferably, a corporate facsimile,
Send a map of your current location to your computer or monitor. Therefore, the recipient can take appropriate action such as contacting the police or going to the rescue. When the switch is activated, the contact information is the company to which the user belongs,
It is also effective to use a police station or a security company.

The switch is normally activated when transmitting information. When the switch is actuated, the automatic dialing function 10 is immediately activated as described above, a signal corresponding to the telephone number of the company is input to the mobile communication device 1, and the mobile communication device 1 is connected to the telephone of the company. Then, following the voice of (2), the position information detected by the position detecting device 3 is converted into a voice and transmitted. Therefore, the recipient of the company can receive information saying, for example, "I will arrive soon. The current location is Sonezaki, 2-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Sonezaki police station". In response to this, the recipient can make arrangements such as preparing tea and convening a meeting.

The switch is used for automatically returning to work. When the switch is activated,
The position storage function of the position detection device 3 operates. Then, when the automobile enters the set position, the automatic dialing function 10 is activated, a signal corresponding to the telephone number of the company is input to the mobile communication device 1, and the mobile communication device 1 is connected to the telephone of the company. . Then, the voice (3) is transmitted. Therefore, the recipient of the company said, "I just passed Tenjinbashi.
It will arrive shortly. You can receive the information.

A predetermined signal is transmitted from the information transmission function 11 in parallel with this voice signal or without a voice signal, and the bath is heated in response to this signal, or a designated space for a multilevel parking lot is secured. Functions such as opening the garage gate are automatically performed. When using this function, the position can be specified by, for example, a range of a radius of 500 m from the reference position or a method of specifying a specific administrative division. On the contrary, it is also conceivable to specify a range of a radius of 500 m or more from the reference position.

The switch is used when it is clear to follow a predetermined course such as a cash transport vehicle. That is, when the switch is operated, the position storing function of the position detecting device 3 is operated. When the vehicle enters a place other than a specific course, a predetermined signal is transmitted from the position detecting device 3,
Upon receiving this signal, the automatic dialing function 10 is activated, a signal corresponding to the telephone number of the company is input to the mobile communication device 1, and the mobile communication device 1 is connected to the telephone of the company. Then, following the voice of (3), the position information detected by the position detection device 3 is converted into a voice and transmitted. Therefore, the recipient of the company can receive information saying, for example, "I have left the prescribed course, be careful. The current position is 100 meters south of Utsubo Park south, 1-chome Nishihonmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka". Once the mobile communication device 1 is connected to a company telephone, it is desirable to continuously transmit information on the current position.

The switch is built in a bumper or the like, and automatically operates when the automobile receives a strong impact.
Then, the same emergency information as that of the above-mentioned switch is transmitted. The switch is particularly effective when the user is involved in a traffic accident and faints to activate the switch.

When a telephone call is made to the mobile communication device 1 from the outside to connect the line and a predetermined personal identification number is input from an external telephone, the information transmitting function 11 is activated and the current position is voiced. Let me know. Therefore, even if the vehicle is stolen, the location of the vehicle can be determined by calling from the outside.

The position of the mobile device notification device 1 of the present invention may be set anywhere especially in an automobile, but the mobile device notification device 1 of the present invention can be normally operated even in the event of an accident or shooting. Since it is necessary to function, it is desirable to take protective measures such as surrounding the circumference with a steel plate of about 3.2 mm. It is also desirable to have an emergency power supply built-in in case of an emergency.

In each of the above-described embodiments, an example in which a moving body notification device is mounted in an automobile is shown. However, the mobile unit notification device of the present invention can be mounted not only on an automobile but also on another mobile unit such as a ship. It is also possible to provide a wireless communication device in place of the mobile communication function and the automatic dial function, and transmit radio waves to a specific wireless station such as a security company to send predetermined information.

[0036]

EFFECTS OF THE INVENTION The notification device for a mobile unit of the present invention is automatically connected to a telephone line of a company, a home, or a police station by an emergency switch or the like, and information on the current position of the mobile unit is transmitted through a mobile communication function. It is sent to the company. Therefore, a company or the like can know the current position of the user and can take appropriate measures such as rescue. Therefore, even if the person is upset by a sudden shooting or the like, it is possible to request rescue by a simple operation.

In the mobile information device according to the second aspect, when the user is at a certain position, a telephone is automatically connected and predetermined information is transmitted. Therefore, after the user reaches the destination, The setup has a good effect.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the mobile body deviates from the preset traveling course, it is connected to a specific telephone line. Therefore, the user can be automatically notified that there is some abnormality, and even if the user cannot afford to notify the abnormality, an appropriate rescue operation can be started.

In the mobile unit notification device according to the fourth aspect, the location of the mobile unit can be determined by calling the mobile unit from the outside, so that the mobile unit is stolen or kidnapped.
Effective countermeasures against abduction can be taken.

In the mobile unit notification device according to the fifth aspect of the invention, since information can be transmitted by voice, there is an effect that a quick response can be taken.

The notification device for a moving object according to claim 8 has an effect of being able to notify the present position and the like even if the user is fainted or seriously injured.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a notification device for a moving body according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Mobile Notification Device 2 Mobile Communication Device 3 Position Detection Device 5 CPU 6 Selection Switch 10 Automatic Dial Function 11 Information Transmission Function

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A position detecting function for detecting a current position of a mobile body, a mobile communication function for connecting to a telephone line through a predetermined relay means, and a mobile body for transmitting a signal for connecting to a specific telephone line. It has an automatic dialing function to input to the communication function and an information transmitting function, and the signal to connect to a specific telephone line is input to the mobile communication function by the automatic dialing function according to a predetermined start signal, and the information transmitting function According to the above, a notification device for a mobile body, which transmits information including position information of the mobile body through a mobile communication function. 2. A position detecting function for detecting the current position of a mobile body, a mobile communication function for connecting to a telephone line through a predetermined relay means, and a signal for connecting to a specific telephone line. It has an automatic dial function to input to the communication function and an information transmission function to transmit preset information, and when the mobile body is at a predetermined position or when it enters, the automatic dial function can be used to specify the mobile communication function. A notification device for a mobile body, which inputs a signal for connecting to a telephone line and transmits the set information through a mobile communication function by an information transmission function. 3. A position detecting function for detecting the current position of a mobile unit, a mobile communication function for connecting to a telephone line through a predetermined relay unit, and a signal for connecting to a specific telephone line. It has an automatic dial function for inputting to the communication function and an information transmission function for transmitting preset information, and when the mobile object deviates from the preset traveling course, the automatic dial function allows the specific information for the mobile communication function to be specified. A notification device for a mobile body, which inputs a signal for connecting to a telephone line and transmits the set information through a mobile communication function by an information transmission function. 4. A mobile communication function from the outside, comprising a position detection function for detecting the current position of the mobile body, a mobile communication function connected to a telephone line through a predetermined relay means, and an information transmission function. A notification device for a mobile body, which transmits information including position information of the mobile body to the outside through a mobile communication function by an information transmission function when a predetermined signal is input. 5. The notification device for a mobile body according to claim 1, wherein the information transmitting function is capable of transmitting a voice signal and transmits the information of the current position by voice. 6. The notification device for a mobile body according to claim 1, wherein the information transmission function is capable of transmitting preset information. 7. The mobile object according to claim 1, wherein the information transmission function can set a plurality of pieces of information, and the set information is selected according to a start signal. Notification device. 8. The notification device for a moving body according to claim 1, 5, 6, or 7, wherein the start signal is transmitted when the moving body detects an impact. 9. A wireless communication device is provided in place of the mobile communication function and the automatic dial function.
9. The notification device for a mobile body according to any one of 8 to 8. 10. The notification device for a mobile unit according to claim 1, wherein the mobile unit is an automobile.