KR20110004706A - Emergency handling apparatus for mobile terminal and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An emergency accident processing unit of a mobile terminal and a method thereof are provided to transmit present location information, a message, and a photographed image when an emergency accident occurs to a server or a preset terminal through a wireless communication network. CONSTITUTION: A control unit(605) reads a message informing an emergency state from a storing unit when a emergency accident detection signal occurs. A camera(603) photographs a subject based on the emergency detection signal. A position information module(601) generates present location information when an emergence accident detection signal occurs. A communication unit(606) transmits the present location information, the message, and the photographed image to a server to a preset terminal through a wireless communication network.

Description

EMERGENCY HANDLING APPARATUS FOR MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD THEREOF}

The present invention relates to an emergency accident processing apparatus and a method of a mobile terminal.

In general, a mobile terminal according to the prior art performs a telephone call connection or outputs multimedia data.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide an emergency accident treatment apparatus and method for a mobile terminal that can easily cope with a safety accident of a user.

An emergency accident processing apparatus of a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention for achieving the above object comprises: a control unit for reading a message from a storage unit indicating an emergency state when an emergency accident detection signal is generated; A camera for photographing a subject based on the emergency incident detection signal; A location information module for generating current location information when the emergency incident detection signal is generated; And a communication unit for transmitting the current location information, the message, and the captured image to a server and / or a predetermined terminal through a wireless communication network.

Emergency management method of a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention for achieving the above object comprises the steps of: reading from the storage unit a message indicating that an emergency state when an emergency accident detection signal occurs; Photographing a subject based on the emergency incident detection signal; Generating current location information when the emergency incident detection signal is generated; And transmitting the current location information, the message, and the captured image to a server and / or a predetermined terminal through a wireless communication network.

According to embodiments of the present invention, an emergency accident processing apparatus and a method thereof of a mobile terminal read a message indicating that an emergency state is detected from a storage unit when an emergency accident detection signal is generated, and based on the emergency accident detection signal. Photographing the subject with the camera, generating current location information when the emergency detection signal is generated, and transmitting the current location information, the message, and the captured image to a server and / or a predetermined terminal through a wireless communication network; There is an effect that can easily cope with the safety accident of the user.

Hereinafter, when an emergency detection signal is generated, a message indicating an emergency state is read from a storage unit, a subject is photographed based on the emergency detection signal, and a current position when the emergency detection signal is generated. Emergency incident processing apparatus of a mobile terminal capable of easily coping with a user's safety accident by generating information and transmitting the current location information, the message, and the captured image to a server and / or a predetermined terminal through a wireless communication network. And preferred embodiments of the method are described in detail with reference to FIGS.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a mobile communication terminal 100 for explaining an embodiment of the present invention. The mobile communication terminal (mobile phone) 100 may be implemented in various forms. For example, the mobile communication terminal 100 includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), and the like.

As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile communication terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, and an output unit 150. ), A memory 160, an interface unit 170, a controller 180, a power supply unit 190, and the like. Not all components of the mobile communication terminal 100 shown in FIG. 1 are essential components, and the mobile communication terminal 100 may be implemented by more components than those shown in FIG. The mobile communication terminal 100 may also be implemented by components.

The wireless communication unit 110 includes one or more components for performing wireless communication between the mobile communication terminal 100 and a wireless communication system or wireless communication between the mobile communication terminal 100 and a network in which the mobile communication terminal 100 is located. It may include. For example, the wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless internet module 113, a short range communication module 114, a location information module 115, and the like. .

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. The broadcast management server may mean a server that generates and transmits a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information or a server that receives a pre-generated broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information and transmits the same to the mobile communication terminal 100. . The broadcast related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast signal may include not only a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, and a data broadcast signal, but also a broadcast signal having a data broadcast signal combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

Meanwhile, the broadcast related information may be provided through a mobile communication network, and in this case, may be received by the mobile communication module 112. The broadcast related information may exist in various forms. For example, it may exist in the form of Electronic Program Guide (EPG) of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) or Electronic Service Guide (ESG) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals using various broadcasting systems, and in particular, digital multimedia broadcasting-terrestrial (DMB-T), digital multimedia broadcasting-satellite (DMB-S), and media forward link (MediaFLO). Digital broadcast signals can be received using digital broadcasting systems such as only), digital video broadcast-handheld (DVB-H), integrated services digital broadcast-terrestrial (ISDB-T), and the like. Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 is configured to be suitable for all broadcasting systems that provide broadcasting signals as well as the digital broadcasting system described above. The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

The mobile communication module 112 transmits and receives a radio signal with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. The wireless signal may include various types of data according to transmission and reception of a voice call signal, a video call signal, and / or a text / multimedia message.

The wireless internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless internet access, and the wireless internet module 113 may be built in or external to the mobile communication terminal 100. Here, wireless Internet technologies include wireless LAN (WLAN), Wi-Fi, WiBro, WiMAX, World Interoperability for Microwave Access (WMAX), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), and the like. Can be used.

The short range communication module 114 means a module for short range communication. As a short range communication technology, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like may be used.

The position information module 115 is a module for checking or obtaining the position of the mobile terminal (it is possible to check the position of the vehicle when the mobile terminal is mounted on the vehicle). One example is the Global Position System (GPS) module. The GPS module receives position information from a plurality of satellites. Here, the location information may include coordinate information represented by latitude and longitude. For example, the GPS module can measure the exact time and distance from three or more satellites and accurately calculate the current position by triangulating three different distances. A method of obtaining distance and time information from three satellites and correcting the error with one satellite may be used. In particular, the GPS module can obtain not only the location of latitude, longitude, and altitude but also accurate time together with three-dimensional speed information from the location information received from the satellite. As the location information module 115, a Wi-Fi Positioning System and / or a Hybrid Positioning System may be applied.

The A / V input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and the A / V input unit 120 includes a camera 121 and a microphone 122. May be included. The camera 121 processes an image frame such as a still image or a video obtained by an image sensor in a video call mode or a photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151.

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. Two or more cameras 121 may be configured according to the configuration of the mobile terminal.

The microphone 122 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a call mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, etc., and processes the external sound signal into electrical voice data. In the call mode, the processed voice data may be converted into a form transmittable to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 112 and output. The microphone 122 may implement various noise removing algorithms for removing noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 130 generates input data for the user to control the operation of the mobile terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure / capacitance), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like. In particular, when the touch pad forms a mutual layer structure with the display unit 151, this may be referred to as a touch screen.

The sensing unit 140 may be an open / closed state of the mobile communication terminal 100, a location of the mobile communication terminal 100, a user contact presence, a bearing of the mobile communication terminal 100, an acceleration / deceleration of the mobile communication terminal 100, and the like. As described above, the current state of the mobile communication terminal 100 is sensed to generate a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, when the mobile communication terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, whether the slide phone is opened or closed may be sensed. In addition, the sensing unit 140 is responsible for sensing functions related to whether the power supply unit 190 is supplied with power, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to an external device, and the like.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, the interface unit 170 may include a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device equipped with an identification module, An audio input / output (I / O) port, a video input / output (I / O) port, and an earphone port may be configured. Here, the identification module is a chip that stores a variety of information for authenticating the usage rights of the mobile communication terminal 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM) and a subscriber identify module (SIM). ), A Universal Subscriber Identity Module (“USIM”), and the like. In addition, the device equipped with the identification module (hereinafter, 'identification device') may be manufactured in the form of a smart card. Therefore, the identification module may be connected to the mobile communication terminal 100 through a port. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device or receives power to transmit the data to each component inside the mobile communication terminal 100 or transmit data within the mobile communication terminal 100 to an external device.

The output unit 150 is for outputting an audio signal, a video signal, or an alarm signal. The output unit 150 includes a display unit 151, an audio output module 152, an alarm unit 153, and the like. This may be included.

The display unit 151 displays and outputs information processed by the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, when the mobile communication terminal 100 is in a call mode, the mobile terminal 100 displays a user interface (UI) or a graphic user interface (GUI) related to the call. When the mobile communication terminal 100 is in a video call mode or a photographing mode, the mobile communication terminal 100 displays a photographed and / or received image, a UI, or a GUI.

The display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, or a three-dimensional display. It may include at least one of (3D display). In addition, two or more display units 151 may exist according to an implementation form of the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, an external display unit (not shown) and an internal display unit (not shown) may be simultaneously provided in the mobile communication terminal 100.

When the display unit 151 and a sensor for detecting a touch operation (hereinafter, referred to as a touch sensor) form a mutual layer structure (hereinafter referred to as a touch screen), the display unit 151 may be In addition to the output device can also be used as an input device. The touch sensor may have, for example, a form of a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

In addition, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in pressure applied to a specific portion of the display unit 151 or capacitance generated at a specific portion of the display unit 151 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect not only the position and area of the touch but also the pressure at the touch. When there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to a touch controller (not shown). The touch controller processes the signal (s) and then transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. As a result, the controller 180 can determine which area of the display unit 151 is touched.

Hereinafter, the proximity sensor 141 of the mobile communication terminal 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 2.

2 is a diagram illustrating a proximity touch process. Proximity-touch in the present invention means that the pointer is approached a predetermined distance away from the screen without actually touching the screen.

The proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in the inner region of the mobile communication terminal 100 surrounded by the touch screen or near the touch screen. The proximity sensor 141 refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object present in the vicinity without using mechanical force by using an electromagnetic force or infrared rays. The proximity sensor 141 has a longer life and higher utilization than a contact sensor.

Examples of the proximity sensor 141 include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. When the touch screen is capacitive, the touch screen is configured to detect the proximity of the pointer by a change in an electric field according to the proximity of the pointer. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the act of allowing the pointer to be recognized without being in contact with the touch screen so that the pointer is located on the touch screen is referred to as "Proximity Touch", and the touch The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is called "Contact Touch". The position of the proximity touch with the pointer on the touch screen means a position where the pointer is perpendicular to the touch screen when the pointer is in proximity touch.

In addition, the proximity sensor 141 detects a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (for example, a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, and a proximity touch movement state). do. Information corresponding to the sensed proximity touch operation and proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.

The sound output module 152 outputs audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a call signal reception, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, and the like. In addition, the sound output module 152 outputs a sound signal related to a function (eg, a call signal reception sound, a message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile communication terminal 100. The sound output module 152 may include a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 153 outputs a signal for notifying occurrence of an event of the mobile communication terminal 100. Examples of events occurring in the mobile terminal include call signal reception, message reception, and key signal input. The alarm unit 153 may output a signal for notifying occurrence of an event in a form other than an audio signal or a video signal. For example, the signal may be output in the form of vibration. When a call signal is received or a message is received, the alarm unit 153 may vibrate the mobile terminal through a vibration means. Alternatively, when the key signal is input, the alarm unit 153 may vibrate the mobile communication terminal 100 through the vibration means in response to the key signal input. The user can recognize the occurrence of the event through the vibration as described above. Of course, the signal for notification of event occurrence may be output through the display unit 151 or the voice output module 152.

The haptic module 154 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. Vibration is a representative example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 154. The intensity and pattern of vibration generated by the haptic module 154 can be controlled. For example, different vibrations may be synthesized and output or may be sequentially output.

The haptic module 154, in addition to the vibration, the pin arrangement to move vertically with respect to the contact skin surface, the blowing force or suction force of the air through the injection or inlet, the grazing to the skin surface, the contact of the electrode (eletrode), electrostatic force and the like Various tactile effects can be produced, such as the effects of the heat-absorbing effect and the effect of reproducing a sense of cold using the elements capable of absorbing heat or generating heat.

The haptic module 154 may not only deliver the haptic effect through direct contact, but may also be implemented to allow the user to feel the haptic effect through a muscle sense such as a finger or an arm. The haptic module 154 may be provided with two or more according to the configuration aspect of the telematics terminal. The haptic module 154 may be provided where the contact with the user is frequent in the vehicle. For example, it may be provided in a steering wheel, a shift gear lever, a seat seat, and the like.

The memory 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the controller 180 and temporarily stores input / output data (for example, map data, phonebook, message, still image, video, etc.). It can also perform a function for.

The memory 160 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory). Random Access Memory (RAM) Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), Read-Only Memory (ROM), Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM) magnetic memory, Magnetic It may include a storage medium of at least one type of disk, optical disk. In addition, the mobile communication terminal 100 may operate a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 150 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. For example, the interface unit 170 may include a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device equipped with an identification module, An audio input / output (I / O) port, a video input / output (I / O) port, and an earphone port may be configured. Here, the identification module is a chip that stores various information for authenticating the use right of the mobile terminal 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identify module (SIM), and universal user authentication. It may include a module (Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM)). In addition, the device equipped with the identification module (hereinafter referred to as an identification device) may be manufactured in the form of a smart card. Therefore, the identification module may be connected to the mobile terminal 100 through a port. The interface unit 170 may receive data from an external device or receive power and transmit the data to each component inside the mobile terminal 100 or transmit data within the mobile terminal 100 to an external device.

The interface unit 170 may be a passage through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, or various commands input by the user from the cradle. It may be a passage through which a signal is transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. Various command signals or power input from the cradle may be operated as signals for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, the controller 180 performs related control and processing for voice call, data communication, video call, and the like. In addition, the controller 180 may include a multimedia module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia module 181 may be implemented in the controller 180 or may be implemented separately from the controller 180.

The controller 180 may perform a pattern recognition process for recognizing a writing input or a drawing input performed on a touch screen as text and an image, respectively.

The power supply unit 190 receives an external power source and an internal power source under the control of the controller 180 to supply power for operation of each component.

The functions of the components applied to the mobile communication terminal 100 may be implemented in a computer-readable recording medium using software, hardware, or a combination thereof. Hardware implementations include application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPCs), and controllers (FPGAs). It may be implemented using at least one of controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, electrical units for performing functions, etc. In some cases such embodiments are implemented by the controller 180. In a software implementation, embodiments such as a procedure or a function may be implemented with a separate software module that performs at least one function or operation Software code is software written in a suitable programming language May be implemented by an application, and the software code is stored in the memory 160. And executed by a unit 180.

The voice recognition module 182 recognizes the voice spoken by the user and performs a corresponding function according to the recognized voice signal.

The navigation session 300 applied to the mobile communication terminal 100 displays a driving route on map data.

3 is a block diagram showing a vehicle navigation system for explaining an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 3, the vehicle navigation system includes an information providing center 30 which provides traffic information and various data (for example, programs, executable files, etc.); Telematics, which is mounted in a vehicle, receives traffic information through a long range wireless communication network 20 and / or a short range wireless communication network, and provides a road guidance service based on the GPS signal received through the satellite 10 and the traffic information. It consists of a terminal 200.

Hereinafter, the configuration of the telematics terminal 200 for explaining the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a telematics terminal 200 for explaining an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, the telematics terminal 200 includes a control unit (for example, a central processing unit, a CPU) 212 for controlling the telematics terminal 200 as a whole, a memory 213 for storing various kinds of information, and The main board 210 includes a key controller 211 for controlling various key signals and an LCD controller 214 for controlling a liquid crystal display (LCD).

The memory 213 stores map information (map data) for displaying road guidance information on a digital map. In addition, the memory 213 stores a traffic information collection control algorithm for inputting traffic information according to a road situation in which the vehicle is currently driving, and information for controlling the algorithm.

The main board 210 is assigned with a unique device number for a code division multiple access (CDMA) module 206, which is a mobile communication terminal embedded in a vehicle, for locating a vehicle, tracking a driving route from a starting point to a destination, and the like. GPS module 207 for receiving a GPS signal or transmitting traffic information collected by a user as a GPS (Global Positioning System) signal, a CD deck (CD Deck) 208 for reproducing a signal recorded on a compact disk (CD) ), A gyro sensor 209 and the like. The CDMA module 206 and the GPS module 207 transmit / receive signals through the antennas 204 and 205.

In addition, the broadcast receiving module 222 is connected to the main board 210 and receives a broadcast signal through the antenna 223. The main board 210 includes a display unit (201) under the control of the LCD control unit 214 through the interface board 203, a front board 202 under the control of the key control unit 211, and a vehicle. The camera 227 for capturing the inside and / or the outside is connected. The display unit 201 displays various video signals and text signals, and the front board 202 is provided with buttons for inputting various key signals, and the main board 210 provides a key signal corresponding to a user-selected button. To provide. In addition, the display unit 201 includes the proximity sensor and touch sensor (touch screen) of FIG. 2.

The front board 202 may include a menu key for directly inputting traffic information, and the menu key may be configured to be controlled by the key controller 211.

The audio board 217 is connected to the main board 210 and processes various audio signals. The audio board 217 includes a microcomputer 219 for controlling the audio board 217, a tuner 218 for receiving a radio signal, a power supply unit 216 for supplying power to the microcomputer 219, and various voices. It consists of a signal processor 215 for processing a signal.

In addition, the audio board 217 is composed of a radio antenna 220 for receiving a radio signal, and a tape deck 221 for reproducing an audio tape. The audio board 217 may further configure a voice output unit (for example, an amplifier) 226 for outputting a voice signal processed by the audio board 217.

The voice output unit (amplifier) 226 is connected to the vehicle interface 224. That is, the audio board 217 and the main board 210 are connected to the vehicle interface 224. The vehicle interface 224 may be connected to a hands-free 225a for inputting a voice signal, an airbag 225b for occupant safety, a speed sensor 225c for detecting the speed of the vehicle, and the like. The speed sensor 225c calculates a vehicle speed and provides the calculated vehicle speed information to the central processing unit 212.

The navigation session 300 applied to the telematics terminal 200 generates road guide information based on map data and vehicle current location information, and notifies the user of the generated road guide information.

The display unit 201 detects a proximity touch in the display window through a proximity sensor. For example, the display unit 201 detects the position of the proximity touch when the pointer (for example, a finger or a stylus pen) is in close proximity, and displays the position information corresponding to the detected position. Output to the control unit 212.

The voice recognition device (or voice recognition module) 301 recognizes a voice spoken by the user and performs a corresponding function according to the recognized voice signal.

The navigation session 300 applied to the telematics terminal 200 displays a driving route on map data, and a predetermined distance from a blind spot where the position of the mobile communication terminal 100 is included in the driving route. Automatically establishes a wireless network with a terminal (e.g., a vehicle navigation device) mounted on a nearby vehicle and / or a mobile communication terminal carried by a nearby pedestrian through wireless communication (e.g., a short range wireless communication network). As a result, position information of the surrounding vehicle is received from the terminal mounted on the surrounding vehicle, and position information of the surrounding pedestrian is received from the mobile communication terminal carried by the surrounding pedestrian.

5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a vehicle navigation apparatus 400 for explaining an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5, the vehicle navigation apparatus 400 receives a global positioning system (GPS) signal received from a satellite, and based on the received GPS signal, a navigation device (telematic terminal 200 or mobile communication). A GPS module 401 for generating first vehicle position data of the same position as that of the terminal 100; A dead-reckoning (DR) sensor 402 for generating second vehicle position data based on a driving direction of the vehicle and the speed of the vehicle; A storage unit (or memory) 404 for storing map data and various information; A vehicle estimation position is generated based on the first vehicle position data and the second vehicle position data, and the generated vehicle estimation position and a link in the map data stored in the storage unit 404 (map matching link or map matching road). Map matching unit (403) for matching and outputting the matched map information (map matching result); A communication unit 408 for receiving real-time traffic information from the information providing center and / or surrounding vehicles through the wireless communication network 500 and performing telephone communication; A controller 407 for generating road guidance information based on the matched map information (map matching result); A display unit 405 for displaying a road guidance map (including interest point information) included in the road guidance information; And a voice output unit 406 for outputting road guide voice information (road guide voice message) included in the road guide information.

Here, the communication unit 408 may further include a handsfree having a Bluetooth module.

The road guidance information may include not only map data but also various information related to driving such as lane information, driving speed limit information, turn-by-turn information, traffic safety information, traffic guidance information, vehicle information, and route finding information. .

The signal received through the GPS module 401 is 802.11, Bluetooth, UWB, which is a standard of a wireless network for a wireless LAN including a wireless LAN and some infrared communication proposed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). 802.15, a standard for wireless personal area networks (PANs) including Zigbee, and wireless metro area networks (BWAs) including fixed wireless access (FWA), etc. The wireless communication method such as 802.16, which is a standard standard for mobile communication, and 802.20, which is a standard for mobile Internet for mobile broadband (MBWA: Mobile Broadband Wireless Access) including Wibro, WiMAX, etc. Location information may be provided to the navigation device 400.

An input unit may be further configured in the navigation device 400. The input unit may select a function desired by a user or receive information, and various devices such as a keypad, a touch screen, a jog shuttle, and a microphone may be used.

The map matching unit 403 generates a vehicle estimation position based on the first position data and the second position data, and reads map data corresponding to a driving route from the storage unit 404.

The map matching unit 403 matches the estimated vehicle position with a link (road) included in the map data, and outputs the matched map information (map matching result) to the controller 407. . For example, the map matching unit 403 generates a vehicle estimation position based on the first position data and the second position data, and generates the estimated vehicle position and the map data stored in the storage unit 404. The links within the link are matched according to the link order, and the matched map information (map matching result) is output to the controller 407. The map matching unit 403 may output road attribute information, such as a tomographic road or a double layer road, included in the matched map information (map matching result) to the controller 407. In addition, the function of the map matching unit 403 may be implemented in the controller 407.

The storage unit 404 stores map data. At this time, the stored map data includes geographic coordinates (Geographic Coordinate or longitude coordinates) for displaying latitude and longitude in degrees and seconds (DMS unit: Degree / Minute / Second). Here, the stored map data may use Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinates, Universal Polar System (UPS) coordinates, Transverse Mercator (TM) coordinates, etc. in addition to the geographic coordinates.

The storage unit 404 stores various kinds of information such as various menu screens, point of interest (POI), function characteristic information according to a specific position of map data, and the like.

The storage unit 404 stores various user interfaces (UIs) and / or graphical user interfaces (GUIs).

The storage unit 404 stores data, a program, and the like necessary for the navigation device 400 to operate.

The storage unit 404 stores destination information input from a user through the input unit. In this case, the destination information may be a destination, or one of a departure point and a destination.

The display unit 405 displays image information (or road guidance map) included in the road guide information generated by the control unit 407. Here, the display unit 405 includes a touch sensor (touch screen) and a proximity sensor. The road guidance information may include not only map data but also various information related to driving such as lane information, driving speed limit information, turn-by-turn information, traffic safety information, traffic guidance information, vehicle information, and route finding information. have.

When displaying the image information, the display unit 405 may display various contents such as various menu screens and road guide information by using a user interface and / or a graphic user interface included in the storage unit 404. have. Here, the content displayed on the display unit 405 includes a menu screen including various text or image data (including map data and various information data) and data such as icons, list menus, combo boxes, and the like.

The voice output unit 406 outputs voice information (or a voice message for the road guide information) included in the road guide information generated by the controller 407. Here, the voice output unit 406 may be an amplifier or a speaker.

The controller 407 generates road guide information based on the matched map information, and outputs the generated road guide information to the display unit 405 and the voice output unit 406. In this case, the display unit 405 displays the road guide information.

The controller 407 receives real-time traffic information from a terminal (vehicle navigation device) mounted in the information providing center and / or a nearby vehicle, and generates road guidance information.

The controller 407 may be connected through a call center and a communication unit 408 to perform a telephone call or to transmit / receive information between the navigation device 400 and the call center. Here, the communication unit 408 further includes a hands-free module having a Bluetooth function using a short range wireless communication method.

Hereinafter, an emergency accident processing apparatus and method thereof for a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the emergency accident treatment apparatus and method of FIG. 6 are not only a mobile communication terminal 100, a telematics terminal 200, a navigation device 400, but also a smart phone, a notebook computer, and a PDA (Personal). It may be applied to various terminals such as Digital Assistants (PMP) and Portable Multimedia Player (PMP).

6 is a block diagram showing an emergency accident processing apparatus of a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 6, the emergency accident processing apparatus of the mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention comprises: a motion sensor 608 for generating a collision detection signal; An alarm unit 604 for outputting an alarm sound based on the collision detection signal; A control unit 605 for detecting a collision direction corresponding to the collision detection signal and reading a message from a storage unit 607 indicating that an emergency (emergency) state is generated when the collision detection signal is generated; A camera 603 for photographing a subject corresponding to the collision direction; A microphone 602 for receiving a voice when the collision detection signal is generated; A location information module (601) for generating current location information when the collision detection signal is generated; A communication unit 606 for transmitting the current location information, the message, the received voice signal, and the captured image to a server and / or a predetermined terminal (eg, a mobile communication terminal of a parent or a friend) through a wireless communication network. It consists of.

Hereinafter, a method for handling an emergency accident of a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.

7 is a flowchart illustrating an emergency accident processing method of a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

First, the motion sensor 608 generates a collision detection signal when an impact is applied to a mobile terminal such as a vehicle collision, and outputs the generated collision detection signal to the controller 605 (S11). A gravity sensor may be used as the motion sensor 608, and the gravity sensor may detect an absolute direction and a traveling direction (for example, a traveling direction of a vehicle or a mobile terminal) in a magnetic north (north pole) direction. It consists of a 3-axis Geomagnetic-Sensor and a 3-axis Gravity-Sensor that can sense the motion of a car using X, Y, and Z vector values. Recognize right turn, uphill and downhill, and whether it is driving or stopped. In addition, the gravity sensor may detect a collision as well as detect a collision direction. Since the Gravity Sensor itself is a known technology, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The control unit 605 receives the collision detection signal and outputs an alarm sound through the alarm unit 604 based on the collision detection signal (S12).

The controller 605 detects the collision direction based on the collision detection signal (S13), selects a camera 603 corresponding to the collision direction, and photographs a subject through the selected camera 603 ( S14). For example, the controller 605 photographs the subject through the front camera when the collision direction is the front, and photographs the subject through the rear camera when the collision direction is the rear. Here, the front camera may be a camera installed in the front of the mobile terminal or a front camera installed in the vehicle, and the rear camera may be a camera installed in the rear of the mobile terminal or a rear camera installed in the vehicle. That is, the camera 603 may be a dual camera installed in the mobile terminal itself when the mobile terminal is installed in the cradle of the vehicle, or may be a front and rear cameras installed in the vehicle. When the front and rear cameras installed in the vehicle are used, the mobile terminal and the front and rear cameras are connected to each other through a vehicle interface.

The controller 605 controls the microphone 602 based on the collision detection signal to receive a voice (voice signal) through the microphone 602 (S15), and transmits the voice signal to the storage unit 607. Save it.

The controller 605 generates a message informing of an emergency (emergency) state based on the collision detection signal (S16). For example, the controller 605 reads a message from the storage unit 607 indicating that an emergency (emergency) state occurs when the collision detection signal occurs.

The location information module 601 generates current location information under the control of the control unit 605 when the collision detection signal is generated, and outputs the current location information to the control unit 605 (S17).

The controller 605 outputs the current location information, the message, the received audio signal, and the captured image to the communication unit 606. The communication unit 606 transmits the current location information, the message, the received voice signal, and the captured image to a server and / or a predetermined terminal (for example, a mobile communication terminal of a parent or a friend) through a wireless communication network. Transmit (S18). In this case, the current location information, the message, the received voice signal and the photographed image are additionally transmitted to a server and / or a predetermined terminal (for example, a mobile communication terminal of a parent or a friend) through a wireless communication network. A battery may be embedded in the mobile terminal and the additional battery may be used for emergency power. In addition, the controller 605 may operate only a processor and a communicator for photographing a subject image to minimize current consumption when a collision detection signal is received.

Here, the controller 605 displays the current location information, the message, the received voice signal (for example, a message indicating that the microphone is in operation) and the photographed image on a display unit in real time. The server may store the current location information, the message, the received voice signal, and the captured image when any one of the current location information, the message, the received voice signal, and the captured image is displayed by the user. And / or to a predetermined terminal (eg, a parent or friend's mobile communication terminal).

Hereinafter, an emergency accident processing apparatus and method thereof for a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. Here, the emergency accident treatment apparatus and method of FIGS. 8 and 9 are not only a mobile communication terminal 100, a telematics terminal 200, a navigation device 400, but also a smart phone, a notebook computer, The present invention may be applied to various terminals such as personal digital assistants (PDAs) and portable multimedia players (PMPs).

8 is a block diagram showing an emergency accident processing apparatus of a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 8, the emergency accident processing apparatus 800 of the mobile terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention comprises: a heat sensor 808 for generating a heat detection signal when ambient heat is detected; An alarm unit 804 for outputting an alarm sound based on the heat detection signal; A control unit 805 for reading a message from the storage unit 807 indicating an emergency (emergency) state when the heat detection signal is generated; A camera 803 for photographing a subject when the heat detection signal is generated; A microphone 802 for receiving voice when the heat detection signal is generated; A location information module 801 for generating current location information when the heat detection signal is generated; A communication unit 806 for transmitting the current location information, the message, the received voice signal, and the captured image to a server and / or a predetermined terminal (eg, a mobile communication terminal of a parent or a friend) through a wireless communication network. It consists of.

Hereinafter, an emergency accident processing method of a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9.

9 is a flowchart illustrating an emergency accident processing method of a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

First, the heat sensor 808 generates a heat detection signal when sensing the surrounding heat, and outputs the generated heat detection signal to the controller 805 (S21). As the heat sensor 808, a far infrared ray heat sensor or a temperature detection sensor may be used. The heat sensor 808 detects ambient heat, and the ambient heat is at a predetermined temperature (eg, 45 to 50 degrees or more). When the heat detection signal is generated.

The control unit 805 receives the heat detection signal and outputs an alarm sound through the alarm unit 804 based on the heat detection signal (S22).

The controller 805 selects a camera 803 based on the heat detection signal, and photographs a subject through the selected camera 803 (S23). For example, the controller 805 photographs a subject through a front and / or rear camera when the heat detection signal is generated. Here, the front camera may be a camera installed in the front of the mobile terminal or a front camera installed in the vehicle, and the rear camera may be a camera installed in the rear of the mobile terminal or a rear camera installed in the vehicle. That is, the camera 803 may be a dual camera installed in the mobile terminal itself when the mobile terminal is installed in the cradle of the vehicle, or may be a front and rear cameras installed in the vehicle. When the front and rear cameras installed in the vehicle are used, the mobile terminal and the front and rear cameras are connected to each other through a vehicle interface.

The controller 805 controls the microphone 802 based on the heat detection signal to receive a voice (voice signal) through the microphone 802 (S24), and stores the voice signal in the storage unit 807. Store in

The controller 805 generates a message informing of an emergency (emergency) state based on the heat detection signal (S25). For example, the controller 805 reads a message from the storage unit 607 indicating that an emergency (emergency) state occurs when the heat detection signal occurs.

The position information module 801 generates current position information under the control of the controller 805 when the heat detection signal is generated, and outputs the current position information to the controller 805 (S26).

The controller 805 outputs the current location information, the message, the received audio signal, and the captured image to the communication unit 806. The communication unit 806 transmits the current location information, the message, the received voice signal, and the captured image to a server and / or a predetermined terminal (for example, a mobile communication terminal of a parent or a friend) through a wireless communication network. It transmits (S27).

Here, the controller 805 displays the current location information, the message, the received voice signal (for example, a message indicating that the microphone is in operation) and the photographed image on a display unit in real time. The server may store the current location information, the message, the received voice signal, and the captured image when any one of the current location information, the message, the received voice signal, and the captured image is displayed by the user. And / or to a predetermined terminal (eg, a parent or friend's mobile communication terminal).

Hereinafter, an emergency accident processing apparatus and method thereof for a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. Here, the emergency accident treatment apparatus and method thereof of FIGS. 10 and 11 are not only a mobile communication terminal 100, a telematics terminal 200, a navigation device 400, but also a smart phone, a notebook computer, The present invention may be applied to various terminals such as personal digital assistants (PDAs) and portable multimedia players (PMPs).

10 is a block diagram illustrating an emergency accident processing apparatus of a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 10, the emergency accident processing apparatus 1000 of the mobile terminal according to the third embodiment of the present invention includes a battery detector 1008 that generates an emergency detection signal when power is forcibly terminated. Wow; An alarm unit 1004 for outputting an alarm sound based on the emergency accident detection signal; A control unit 1005 for reading a message indicating that an emergency (emergency) state is generated from the storage unit 1007 when the emergency accident detection signal is generated; A camera (1003) for photographing a subject when the emergency accident detection signal is generated; A microphone 1002 for receiving a voice when the emergency accident detection signal is generated; A location information module 1001 for generating current location information when the emergency incident detection signal is generated; The communication unit 1006 transmits the current location information, the message, the received voice signal, and the captured image to a server and / or a predetermined terminal (eg, a mobile communication terminal of a parent or a friend) through a wireless communication network. It consists of.

Hereinafter, an emergency accident processing method of a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11.

11 is a flowchart illustrating an emergency accident processing method of a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

First, the battery detector 1008 determines whether the power is forcibly terminated (S21). For example, the battery detector 1008 generates an emergency accident detection signal when the battery is forcibly removed (power forced termination), and outputs the generated emergency accident detection signal to the control unit 1005 (S32). The battery detector 1008 is connected to a battery, and may be configured in various structures to generate an emergency accident detection signal when the battery is separated. Here, the mobile terminal includes a main battery (not shown) and an emergency battery (not shown). When the main battery is forcibly separated, the mobile terminal receives the power of the emergency battery and outputs a corresponding signal.

The control unit 1005 receives the emergency accident detection signal and outputs an alarm sound through the alarm unit 1004 based on the emergency accident detection signal (S33).

The controller 1005 selects the camera 1003 based on the emergency incident detection signal, and photographs a subject through the selected camera 1003 (S34). For example, the controller 1005 photographs a subject through a front and / or rear camera when the emergency accident detection signal is generated. Here, the front camera may be a camera installed in the front of the mobile terminal or a front camera installed in the vehicle, and the rear camera may be a camera installed in the rear of the mobile terminal or a rear camera installed in the vehicle. That is, the camera 1003 may be a dual camera installed in the mobile terminal itself when the mobile terminal is installed in the cradle of the vehicle, or may be a front and rear cameras installed in the vehicle. When the front and rear cameras installed in the vehicle are used, the mobile terminal and the front and rear cameras are connected to each other through a vehicle interface.

The controller 1005 controls the microphone 1002 based on the emergency incident detection signal to receive a voice (voice signal) through the microphone 1002 (S35), and stores the voice signal in the storage unit 1007. Store in

The control unit 1005 generates a message informing of an emergency (emergency) state based on the emergency accident detection signal (S36). For example, the controller 1005 reads a message from the storage unit 1007 indicating that an emergency (emergency) state occurs when the emergency accident detection signal occurs.

The location information module 1001 generates current location information under the control of the controller 1005 when the emergency accident detection signal is generated, and outputs the current location information to the controller 1005 (S37).

The controller 1005 outputs the current location information, the message, the received audio signal, and the captured image to the communication unit 1006. The communication unit 1006 transmits the current location information, the message, the received voice signal, and the captured image to a server and / or a predetermined terminal (eg, a mobile communication terminal of a parent or a friend) through a wireless communication network. It transmits (S38).

Herein, the controller 1005 displays the current location information, the message, the received voice signal (for example, a message indicating that the microphone is in operation) and the photographed image on a display unit in real time. The server may store the current location information, the message, the received voice signal, and the captured image when any one of the current location information, the message, the received voice signal, and the captured image is displayed by the user. And / or to a predetermined terminal (eg, a parent or friend's mobile communication terminal).

On the other hand, the controller 1005 may generate the emergency incident detection signal when the security mode is forcibly terminated. For example, when the security mode is forcibly terminated, the controller 1005 may transmit the current location information, the message, the received voice signal, and the captured image through a wireless communication network to a server and / or a predetermined terminal (eg, For example, a mobile communication terminal of a parent or a friend).

Hereinafter, an emergency accident processing apparatus and method thereof for a mobile terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 14. Here, the emergency accident treatment apparatus and method of FIGS. 12 to 14 are not only a mobile communication terminal 100, a telematics terminal 200, a navigation device 400, but also a smart phone, a notebook computer, The present invention may be applied to various terminals such as personal digital assistants (PDAs) and portable multimedia players (PMPs).

12 is a block diagram illustrating an emergency accident processing apparatus of a mobile terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the emergency incident apparatus 1200 of the mobile terminal according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, a part of a touch screen (for example, 10 to 20% or more of the touch screen is generated by a user). A display unit 1208 for generating a touch detection signal when the touch panel is selected); A pressure sensor 1209 for generating a pressure detection signal when a predetermined pressure or more is applied to the selected touch screen; A control unit 1205 for generating an emergency accident detection signal and reading a message from the storage unit 1207 when the touch detection signal and the pressure detection signal are generated, and informing of an emergency (emergency) state; An alarm unit 1204 for outputting an alarm sound based on the emergency accident detection signal; A camera 1203 for photographing a subject when the emergency accident detection signal is generated; A microphone 1202 for receiving a voice when the emergency incident detection signal is generated; A location information module 1201 for generating current location information when the emergency accident detection signal is generated; A communication unit 1206 for transmitting the current location information, the message, the received voice signal, and the captured image to a server and / or a predetermined terminal (eg, a mobile communication terminal of a parent or a friend) through a wireless communication network. It consists of.

Here, the amount of change in the capacitance of the pressure sensor 1209 is different depending on the size of the pressure to be pressed. Therefore, a change amount corresponding to an intermediate change amount between the minimum capacitance change amount and the maximum capacitance change amount of the pressure sensor 1209 is set as a reference change amount, and the predetermined pressure is equal to or greater than an intermediate change amount between the reference change amount and the maximum capacitance change amount. Set to. Since the detailed description of the pressure sensor is disclosed in Korean Patent Application No. 2007-0109572, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Hereinafter, an emergency accident processing method of a mobile terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 14.

13 is a flowchart illustrating a method for handling an emergency accident of a mobile terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

First, the display unit 1208 generates a touch detection signal when a part of the touch screen (eg, when 10-20% or more of the touch screen is touched by the user) is selected by the user, and the touch detection is performed. A signal is output to the control unit 1205 (S41). For example, when the user touches a part of the touch screen of the display unit 1208 (eg, 10-20% or more of the touch screen) to notify the user of the dangerous situation, the touch detection signal may be recalled. It is output to the control unit 1205.

The pressure sensor 1209 generates the pressure detection signal when a predetermined pressure or more is applied to the touch screen selected by the user, and outputs the pressure detection signal to the control unit 1205 (S42). For example, when the predetermined pressure abnormality corresponding to the reference change amount of the pressure sensor 1209 and the middle change amount or more of the maximum capacitance change amount is detected, the pressure detection signal is output to the controller 1205. That is, the controller 1205 touches a part of the touch screen of the display unit 1208 (for example, 10-20% or more of the touch screen) to inform the user of the danger when the user is in danger. When a force is applied to the touch area above the predetermined pressure, it is recognized as an emergency state.

The control unit 1205 generates an emergency accident detection signal when the touch detection signal and the pressure detection signal are received. That is, the control unit 1205 generates an emergency accident detection signal when the user presses a part of the touch screen strongly to request help when the user is in an emergency situation (S43).

The control unit 1205 outputs an alarm sound through the alarm unit 1204 based on the emergency accident detection signal (S44).

The controller 1205 selects a camera 1203 based on the emergency accident detection signal, and photographs a subject through the selected camera 1203 (S45). For example, the controller 1205 photographs a subject through a front and / or rear camera when the emergency accident detection signal is generated. Here, the front camera may be a camera installed in the front of the mobile terminal or a front camera installed in the vehicle, and the rear camera may be a camera installed in the rear of the mobile terminal or a rear camera installed in the vehicle. That is, the camera 1203 may be a dual camera installed in the mobile terminal itself when the mobile terminal is installed in the cradle of the vehicle, or may be a front and rear cameras installed in the vehicle. When the front and rear cameras installed in the vehicle are used, the mobile terminal and the front and rear cameras are connected to each other through a vehicle interface.

The controller 1205 controls the microphone 1202 based on the emergency incident detection signal to receive a voice (voice signal) through the microphone 1202 (S46), and stores the voice signal in the storage unit 1207. Store in

The controller 1205 generates a message informing of an emergency (emergency) state based on the emergency accident detection signal (S47). For example, the control unit 1205 reads a message from the storage unit 1207 indicating that an emergency (emergency) state occurs when the emergency accident detection signal occurs.

The location information module 1201 generates current location information under the control of the controller 1205 when the emergency accident detection signal is generated, and outputs the current location information to the controller 1205 (S48).

The controller 1205 outputs the current location information, the message, the received audio signal, and the captured image to the communication unit 1206. The communication unit 1206 transmits the current location information, the message, the received voice signal, and the captured image to a server and / or a predetermined terminal (for example, a mobile communication terminal of a parent or a friend) through a wireless communication network. Transmit (S49).

Here, the controller 1205 displays the current location information, the message, the received voice signal (for example, a message indicating that the microphone is in operation) and the photographed image on a display unit in real time. The server may store the current location information, the message, the received voice signal, and the captured image when any one of the current location information, the message, the received voice signal, and the captured image is displayed by the user. And / or to a predetermined terminal (eg, a parent or friend's mobile communication terminal).

14 is a view showing a state in which a portion of the touch screen is strongly pressed by the user according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Fig. 14, the control unit 1205 generates an emergency accident detection signal when the user presses a portion of the touch screen strongly to request help when the user is in an emergency situation.

Meanwhile, when a sudden image change is detected in the image photographed by the camera, the controller according to embodiments of the present invention may generate the emergency incident detection signal. For example, when a sudden image change is detected in an image photographed by the camera when photographing a subject through the camera according to the first to fourth embodiments of the present invention, the emergency incident detection signal may be finally generated. Therefore, it is possible to recognize the dangerous state of the user accurately by recognizing whether the user is in danger through various embodiments. Here, the method for detecting a sudden image change in the image photographed by the camera can detect the sudden image change through a conventional technique of detecting the image change by comparing the current image with the reference image in the image frame.

In addition, the control unit according to the embodiments of the present invention may generate the emergency incident detection signal when the predetermined route from the current position to the destination. For example, when a child leaves the predetermined path while carrying a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present disclosure, the controller generates the emergency detection signal and based on the emergency detection signal. The current location information, the message, the received voice signal and the captured image are transmitted to a server and / or a predetermined terminal (eg, a parent or friend's mobile communication terminal) through a wireless communication network.

In addition, the mobile terminal according to the embodiments of the present invention detects the height of the mobile terminal in real time through an altitude detecting unit (not shown) for detecting the altitude, and when the height of the mobile terminal drops sharply (the mobile terminal is at the bottom). The emergency detection signal may be generated. That is, the control unit according to the embodiments of the present invention may generate the emergency incident detection signal based on the height change of the mobile terminal.

As described above in detail, the emergency accident processing apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the embodiments of the present invention, when an emergency accident detection signal is generated reads a message indicating that the emergency state from the storage (Read), Photographing a subject based on the emergency detection signal, generating current location information when the emergency detection signal is generated, and transmitting the current location information, the message, and the captured image to a server and / or a wireless communication network; By transmitting to a predetermined terminal, it is possible to easily cope with the safety accident of the user.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present invention but to describe the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The protection scope of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the equivalent scope should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a mobile communication terminal for explaining an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a diagram illustrating a proximity touch process.

3 is a block diagram showing a vehicle navigation system for explaining an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a telematics terminal for explaining an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a vehicle navigation apparatus for explaining an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a block diagram showing an emergency accident processing apparatus of a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a flowchart illustrating an emergency accident processing method of a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a block diagram showing an emergency accident processing apparatus of a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a flowchart illustrating an emergency accident processing method of a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a block diagram illustrating an emergency accident processing apparatus of a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

11 is a flowchart illustrating an emergency accident processing method of a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

12 is a block diagram illustrating an emergency accident processing apparatus of a mobile terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

13 is a flowchart illustrating a method for handling an emergency accident of a mobile terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

14 is a view showing a state in which a portion of the touch screen is strongly pressed by the user according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

* Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

601: location information module 602: microphone

603: camera 604: alarm unit

605: control unit 606: communication unit

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Claims (20)

A control unit for reading a message indicating that an emergency state is detected from the storage unit when an emergency accident detection signal is generated; A camera for photographing a subject based on the emergency incident detection signal; A location information module for generating current location information when the emergency incident detection signal is generated; And a communication unit for transmitting the current location information, the message, and the captured image to a server and / or a predetermined terminal through a wireless communication network. The method of claim 1, And a motion sensor for generating a collision detection signal, wherein the controller detects a collision direction corresponding to the collision detection signal and photographs a subject corresponding to the collision direction through the camera. Emergency handling device. The method of claim 2, And a microphone for receiving a voice when the collision detection signal is generated. The method of claim 2, And an alarm unit for outputting an alarm sound based on the collision detection signal. The method of claim 1, And a heat sensor for generating a heat detection signal when the surrounding heat is detected, wherein the controller generates a message indicating an emergency state when the heat detection signal is generated, and photographs the subject through the camera. An emergency accident treatment apparatus for a mobile terminal. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit, And an emergency accident detection signal generated when power is forcibly terminated or when the security mode is forcibly released. The method of claim 1, A display unit for generating a touch detection signal when a portion of the touch screen is selected by the user; And a pressure sensor for generating a pressure detection signal when a predetermined pressure or more is applied to the selected touch screen, wherein the controller is configured to provide the emergency accident detection signal when the touch detection signal and the pressure detection signal are generated. Emergency incident apparatus of the mobile terminal, characterized in that occurring. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit, And an emergency accident detection signal is generated when a sudden image change is detected in the image photographed by the camera. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit, And an emergency accident detection signal generated when the mobile terminal deviates from a preset path from a current position to a destination. The method of claim 1, The apparatus further includes an altitude detector for detecting an altitude of the mobile terminal, wherein the controller detects a height change of the mobile terminal based on the detected altitude, and detects the emergency accident based on the height change of the mobile terminal. Emergency incident processing apparatus for a mobile terminal, characterized in that for generating a signal. Reading from a storage unit a message indicating an emergency state when an emergency accident detection signal is generated; Photographing a subject based on the emergency incident detection signal; Generating current location information when the emergency incident detection signal is generated; And transmitting the current location information, the message, and the captured image to a server and / or a predetermined terminal through a wireless communication network. The method of claim 11, Generating a collision detection signal; Detecting a collision direction corresponding to the collision detection signal; Selecting a camera corresponding to the collision direction; And photographing the subject through the selected camera. The method of claim 12, And receiving a voice when the collision detection signal is generated. The method of claim 12, And outputting an alarm sound based on the collision detection signal. The method of claim 11, And generating a heat detection signal when the surrounding heat is detected, wherein the message indicating that the emergency state is generated occurs when the heat detection signal is generated. The method of claim 11, And generating an emergency accident detection signal when power is forcibly terminated or a security mode is forcibly released. The method of claim 11, wherein the generating the emergency detection signal, Generating a touch detection signal when a portion of the touch screen is selected by the user; Generating a pressure detection signal when a predetermined pressure or more is applied to the selected touch screen; And generating the emergency accident detection signal when the touch detection signal and the pressure detection signal are generated. The method of claim 11, wherein the generating the emergency detection signal, And generating an emergency accident detection signal when a sudden image change is detected in the image photographed by the camera. The method of claim 11, wherein the generating the emergency detection signal, And generating an emergency accident detection signal when the mobile terminal deviates from a preset path from a current location to a destination. The method of claim 11, wherein the generating the emergency detection signal, Detecting an altitude of the mobile terminal; Detecting a change in height of the mobile terminal based on the detected altitude; And generating the emergency accident detection signal based on the change in height of the mobile terminal.

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