TWI724217B - Method for providing air quality information - Google Patents

Abstract

A method for providing air quality information is disclosed, which collects a plurality of single spot air quality information in a specific time through a cloud processing device, wherein each single spot air quality information is detected by a mobile device having an actuating sensor module and sends the single spot air quality information to the cloud processing device through a communication transmission, the cloud processing device collects the plurality of single spot air quality information and combines it with a map data and a meteorological data to output an instant air quality map, and the cloud processing device receives an instant position sending by a user device, which can calculate and output an information according to the instant air quality map and the instant position, so as to send the information to the user device, wherein the formation includes a forward direction, a designated route, an air quality information, an unusual air quality broadcast information or an evacuated route.

Description

Methods of providing air quality information

This case is about a data calculation or data processing method specifically used for specific applications, especially a method of collecting air detection data sensed by multiple mobile devices, calculating the air quality information, and providing it to the user.

In recent years, the air pollution problem in our country and neighboring areas has become more serious, especially the concentration data of fine suspended particulates (PM 2.5) are often too high. People have gradually developed the habit of checking real-time air quality monitoring data online at any time in their lives. Preventive measures should be taken to prevent air pollution. The current air quality monitoring system, taking the Air Quality Monitoring Network of the Environmental Protection Agency of the Executive Yuan as an example, uses air quality monitoring stations set up throughout the country to sample and analyze the air, and integrate the data from various designated monitoring stations into a quantitative description of air quality. The Air Quality Index (hereinafter referred to as AQI Index) of the status is published on the website for public review.

However, the fixed-point monitoring method has the following disadvantages. First of all, due to the high construction cost and limited number of fixed-point monitoring stations, they can only provide air quality measurement data in specific locations and surrounding specific areas, and cannot fully cover all user locations. Moreover, users cannot obtain accurate air quality data based on their location. In addition, when the AQI indicator of a specific area reaches a level that is harmful to human health, the air quality monitoring network only provides suggestions for users in that area to reduce going out, and does not provide other useful information to help users cope with poor air quality. Situation.

In order to solve the lack of fixed-point monitoring of air quality, Taiwan Invention Patent Publication No. TW 201719540 discloses a cloud sharing method with positioning and air detection, which combines a handheld mobile device with an air detection unit. In this way, the handheld mobile device can be used to locate a specific location and simultaneously detect the air quality data of the specific location. Then, the handheld mobile device uploads the positioning and detection results to the cloud data processing platform and marks it on the social platform. The cloud data processing platform further analyzes and compares the air quality data with the air data database. If the analysis results indicate that the measured air quality is not up to the standard, the cloud data processing platform will send out a message to notify the relevant units to perform maintenance, and provide the analysis results to other users for reference.

However, the above method only deals with the single information generated by individual handheld mobile devices. It does not integrate the air quality data of different locations detected by multiple handheld mobile devices, nor does it merge the air quality data with other types of data. Information is calculated to generate more valuable derivative information for users to refer to. At the same time, in addition to evaluating the air quality level, the patent does not specify other possible forms and contents of the analysis results. In addition, the patent specification does not mention the specific implementation and structure of the air detection unit throughout.

Therefore, in view of the above shortcomings, it is necessary to invent an innovative method of providing air quality information to improve it.

The current air quality monitoring system cannot cover the locations of all users due to sampling and testing of air by setting up fixed-point monitoring stations. The conventional technology uses a handheld mobile device combined with an air detection unit. Although it can detect air quality anytime and anywhere, it lacks the integrated use of air quality information at different times and places, nor does it combine relevant data information to generate benefits that are beneficial to users. What’s more, users cannot actively query the air information of a specific location. Therefore, the conventional technology cannot effectively utilize these handheld mobile devices The value of the air quality information sensed. In addition, the conventional technology does not improve the air detection unit. Therefore, when the air detection unit is applied to a handheld mobile device to perform detection while moving, the accuracy of its detection is really open to question.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention proposes to use a plurality of mobile devices with actuation sensor modules to sense single-point air information at their respective locations and send them to a cloud processing device. The cloud processing device regularly collects the single-point air information of the mobile devices at a predetermined time, integrates the calculation, and combines the calculation result with the map data and the weather data to generate a real-time air quality map. At this time, a user device can locate it in real time, send it to the cloud processing device through communication transmission, and request a piece of information from the cloud processing device. The cloud processing device generates the information according to the real-time air quality map and the real-time fixed-point calculation, and transmits it to the user device.

Compared with the prior art, the present invention concatenates the single-point air information of multiple mobile devices and integrates other relevant data to make the real-time air quality map. This method not only makes full use of the advantages of the number and mobility of mobile devices, The accuracy is much higher than that of the existing air fixed-point monitoring system; in addition, because the calculation result of the single-point air information is further combined with map data and meteorological data, the present invention can generate various derivative information beneficial to users, including: Direction of travel, designated path, air quality information, air quality abnormal notification information, or evacuation path. Compared with the prior art that can only provide a simple air quality level determination result at a certain point, and does not provide users with the function of actively querying the air quality of a specific location, the present invention uses big data calculations for higher-level use of information, which is greatly improved. effect.

The actuation sensor module included in the mobile device of the present invention includes an actuator and a sensor. The actuator can drive an external gas into the actuation sensor module, so that the sensor can sense the gas, and Generate a gas detection value. The mobile device also includes a positioning module to produce Generate location information of one of the locations of the mobile device. The mobile device generates the gas detection value and the positioning point information by activating the sensor module and the positioning module at a specific time, and combines them into the single point air information. Compared with the prior art, the actuation sensor module installed in the mobile device of the present invention can suck external air into the interior for detection, so it has better adaptability to the mobile situation of the mobile device and ensures that the air detection is in motion. It can also have a certain degree of accuracy.

100: System

1a, 1b, 1c: mobile devices

11: Microprocessor

12: Positioning module

13: Actuation sensor module

131: Actuator

132: Sensor

14: Data Adapter

2: Cloud processing device

21: Real-time air quality map

211: Map Information

212: Meteorological data

3: User device

SIa, SIb, SIc: single point air information

CL: Real-time fixed-point

AI: Information

S102~S110: Steps to provide air quality information

S202~S212: Provide air quality information and steps to specify the route

S302~S314: Steps to provide air quality information and warning methods

Figure 1 is a system block diagram of one of the systems used in the method of providing air quality information for this project.

Figure 2 is a flowchart of a preferred embodiment of the method for providing air quality information for this project.

Figure 3 is a flowchart of another preferred embodiment of the method for providing air quality information in this case.

Figure 4 is a flowchart of another preferred embodiment of the method for providing air quality information for this project.

Some typical embodiments embodying the features and advantages of this case will be described in detail in the following description. It should be understood that this case can have various changes in different aspects, all of which do not depart from the scope of the case, and the descriptions and diagrams therein are essentially for illustrative purposes, rather than limiting the case.

Please refer to Figure 1, which is a system block diagram of the method for providing air quality information for this project. In a preferred embodiment of this case, the method of providing air quality information can be implemented by a system 100, which includes a plurality of mobile devices 1a, 1b, and 1c, as well as a cloud processing device 2 and a user device 3. The mobile devices 1a, 1b, and 1c have the same structure and can be mobile phones, tablets, wearable devices, or any similar mobile electronic devices constructed to include microprocessors, RAM, and other components. The mobile device 1a is taken as an example to further introduce the mobile devices. 1a, 1b and And the structure of 1c. As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile device 1 a includes a microprocessor 11, a positioning module 12, an actuation sensor module 13 and a data connector 14. Among them, the microprocessor 11 is electrically connected to the positioning module 12, the actuation sensor module 13 and the data connector 14. The positioning module 12 may be a GPS satellite positioning module, but is not limited to this.

The actuation sensor module 13 includes an actuator 131 and a sensor 132. The actuator 131 is a power device capable of transforming a control signal into a power device that can push the controlled system. The actuator 131 is used to drive a gas from the outside and suck the gas in. In the actuation sensor module 13. The actuator 131 may include an electric actuator, a magnetic actuator, a thermal actuator, a piezoelectric actuator, and a fluid actuator. For example, it can be electric actuators such as AC and DC motors, stepping motors, or magnetic actuators such as magnetic coil motors, or thermal actuators such as heat pumps, or piezoelectric actuators such as piezoelectric pumps, or Fluid actuators such as gas pumps and liquid pumps are not limited to this.

The sensor 132 is disposed adjacent to the actuator 131, so that it can detect at least one target in the gas inhaled by the actuator 131 and generate a corresponding gas detection value. The sensors 132 may include sensors such as: temperature sensors, volatile organic compound sensors (for example, sensors for measuring formaldehyde and ammonia), particle sensors (for example, PM2.5 particle sensors), carbon monoxide sensors, Carbon dioxide sensors, oxygen sensors, ozone sensors, other gas sensors, humidity sensors, moisture sensors, sensors for measuring compounds and/or biological substances in water or other liquids or in the air (for example, water quality sensors), other liquid sensors, Or the light sensor used to measure the environment can also be a group formed by any combination of these sensors, and it is not limited to this. Therefore, the detection target of the sensor 132 can be a volatile organic gas including ammonia and ethanol, or at least one of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, aerosols, fine aerosols, oxygen, and ozone. Project or its combination. The sensor 132 can also detect viruses, bacteria, or microorganisms, etc., directly or indirectly, and is not limited to this.

User device 3 can be any mobile phone, tablet computer, wearable device with GPS satellite positioning function and communication transmission module, or any mobile electronic device constructed to include microprocessor, RAM and other components, and is not limited to this. . In some embodiments, the user device 3 may also be one of the plurality of mobile devices 1a, 1b, and 1c.

The cloud processing device 2 is a computer or any similar device constructed to include CPU, RAM and other components. It has the function of data analysis and management. It acts as a server in the system 100 and connects to the mobile devices 1a, 1b and 1c via the Internet. And the user device 3 transmits and receives information with these devices by means of wired or wireless communication transmission. Wired communication transmission technology can adopt RS485, RS232, Modbus, KNX and other communication interfaces to carry out. The wireless communication transmission technology can adopt zigbee, z-wave, RF, Bluetooth, wifi, EnOcean and other technologies. The data adapter 14 of the mobile device 1a can also be a module of the communication transmission technology listed above.

Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 at the same time. Figure 2 is a flowchart of a preferred embodiment of the method for providing air quality information. In a preferred embodiment of this case, in step S102, the cloud processing device 2 is used to collect a plurality of single point air information SIa, SIb, and SIc at a predetermined time. The cloud processing device 2 can periodically perform the collection action at an interval of a unit time, for example, 5 minutes or 1 hour. The single point air information SIa, SIb, and SIc are respectively generated by the mobile devices 1a, 1b, and 1c at a specific time. Taking the mobile device 1a as an example, the user can pre-set its positioning module 12 to automatically generate an anchor point information at a fixed time, or actively request the positioning module 12 to generate the anchor point information at a specified time point. The positioning point information may be a location coordinate of the mobile device 1a positioned by the GPS satellite positioning system and has a timestamp. At the same time that the positioning point information is generated, the actuation sensor module 13 of the mobile device 1a operates synchronously, sucking in external air and sensing the generated gas detection value. The microprocessor 11 receives the positioning point information and the gas detection value from the positioning module 12 and the actuation sensor module 13 respectively, and calculates to generate single-point air information SIa, The single-point air information Sia retains the time stamp of the positioning point information to record the location coordinates of the mobile device 1a at a point in time and the gas detection value obtained at the location. The data adapter 14 receives the single-point air information SIa from the microprocessor 11 and transmits it to the cloud processing device 2 through communication transmission.

In step S104, the cloud processing device 2 integrates the single point air information SIa, SIb, and SIc transmitted by the computing mobile devices 1a, 1b, and 1c. The single-point air information SIa, SIb and SIc can be the data generated by the mobile devices 1a, 1b, and 1c at all time points in the interval of the cloud processing device 2 performing the timing collection action; that is, if the cloud processing device 2 performs every 10 minutes A collection action, and the time recorded by the time stamp of the single point air information SIa, SIb, and SIc is between 10 minutes between the last collection and the upcoming collection action, the cloud processing device 2 will single point the air information SIa, SIb, and SIc are treated as the same batch of air data in the same time period.

The cloud processing device 2 combines the calculation result with a map data 211 (Geographic information) to generate a real-time air quality map 21. The real-time air quality map 21 can present all the single-point air information SIa, SIb, and SIc acquired during the time period. . Furthermore, the cloud processing device 2 can be connected to a weather center to obtain a real-time weather data 212, and combine the weather data 212 with calculations to generate another updated real-time air quality map 21. The weather data 212 can be at least any one of wind direction, wind speed, humidity, temperature, and weather pattern or a combination thereof. At this time, if there is no corresponding air information for a location, the average value of the air information of the plurality of locations closest to the location is added with the weather data 212 as a parameter, and the air information of the location without data is presented as a calculation result. When the number of mobile devices 1a, 1b, and 1c reaches a certain scale, through the big data calculation and analysis of the cloud processing device 2, the real-time air quality map 21 can have a precision much higher than that of the existing fixed-point monitoring stations, and a wide and dense coverage.

In step S106, the user device 3 generates a current location (CL). User device 3 can download and install a mobile application (mobile application, hereinafter referred to as APP). The APP requires the user to enable the data access permission of the GPS positioning module of user device 3. If the user agrees to the request, user device 3 can be turned on When the APP is opened, the coordinate data detected by its GPS positioning module is used as the real-time fixed-point CL and automatically uploaded to the cloud processing device 2. Alternatively, the APP can follow the user's instructions when being operated to generate a real-time fixed-point CL and upload it to the cloud processing device 2. At this time, the real-time fixed point CL can be the GPS coordinates of the location of the user device 3, or a specific landmark input by the user (not the location of the user device 3).

In step S108, after receiving the real-time fixed-point CL, the cloud processing device 2 generates an information AI based on the real-time air quality map 21 and the real-time fixed-point CL. The information AI can be real-time fixed-point CL air quality information, including the concentration of pollutants such as suspended particulates, but is not limited to this. In step S110, the cloud processing device 2 returns the air quality information to the user device 3. The user device 3 displays the air quality information on a display (not shown) through a man-machine interface design for the user to view.

In another embodiment of the present case, the real-time fixed point in step S106 may be the GPS coordinates of the location of the user device 3, and the information AI generated after the calculation of the even air quality map and the real-time fixed point in step S108 further includes a forward direction. The user device 3 displays the traveling direction on a display (not shown) through a man-machine interface design for the user to view, thereby informing the user of a relative direction with relatively good air quality, which is used as a suggested reference for the itinerary on the day.

Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 at the same time. Figure 3 is a flowchart of another preferred embodiment of the method for providing air quality information. In this embodiment, steps S202 and S204 are the same as steps S102 and S104 of the previous embodiment, so they will not be repeated; however, in step S206, the user device 3 starts the pre-installed APP, and is operated by the user to input a destination. At the same time, the user device 3 detects the GPS coordinates of its location to generate a real-time fixed-point CL. In step S208, cloud processing The device 2 receives the destination and the real-time fixed-point CL uploaded by the user device 3 through communication transmission. In step S210, the cloud processing device 2 calculates a designated route corresponding to the real-time fixed point CL and the destination based on the real-time air quality map 21. The designated path is a path from the instant fixed point CL to the destination. In step S212, the cloud processing device 2 transmits the designated path to the user device 3 through communication transmission, and displays it on a display (not shown) through a human-machine interface design for the user to view. Through the above steps, the cloud processing device 2 calculates the designated route based on the updated real-time air quality map 21 combined with the collected massive single-point air information SIa, SIb, and SIc and meteorological data such as wind direction and weather patterns. , Instruct the user to avoid areas where the air quality may be poor and go to the desired destination.

Please refer to Fig. 1 and Fig. 4 at the same time. Fig. 4 is a flowchart of another preferred embodiment of the method for providing air quality information. In this embodiment, steps S302 and S304 are the same as steps S102 and S104 in the embodiment shown in Fig. 2, so they will not be repeated; in step 306, the cloud processing device 2 further defines at least An area with abnormal air quality. The abnormal air quality area can be any shape such as a circle, with the location of the pollution source as the center point, and the area where the air quality is worse than a standard value as the boundary. In step 308, the cloud processing device 2 receives a real-time fixed point CL sent by a user device 3. The real-time fixed point CL is the GPS coordinates of the location of the user device 3, automatically generated by preset and automatically uploaded to the cloud processing device 2.

In step 310, the cloud processing device 2 determines whether the real-time fixed point CL falls within the range of the abnormal air quality area. If yes, in step 312, the cloud processing device 2 generates an abnormal air quality notification message. In step 312, the cloud processing device 2 actively transmits the air quality abnormal notification information to the user device 3 through a push message. In step 314, the user device 3 sends out a notification message alert based on the air quality abnormal notification information. The notification message alert may include any form such as visual, auditory, or vibrating tactile sensation to remind the user of the current situation. The local air quality is poor and needs to be avoided. Through the above steps, an escape warning effect can be achieved. For example, carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless. Once it reaches 35ppm in the air, it will cause damage to the human body and even be fatal. The method of the present invention can alert the user to avoid the current location immediately, thereby avoiding harmful gases.

In some embodiments, the cloud processing device 2 in step 312 may further generate at least one evacuation route according to the real-time air quality map 21 corresponding to the real-time fixed-point CL operation where the user is located. The evacuation route is a route from the instant fixed point CL to an evacuation site, wherein the evacuation site is located outside the range of the abnormal air quality area and has the closest traffic distance to the instant fixed point CL. In step 314, the cloud processing device 2 actively transmits the air quality abnormal notification information and the evacuation route to the user device 3 through a push message. The user device 3 displays the evacuation route on a display (not shown) through a man-machine interface design for the user to view. Through the above steps, the cloud processing device 2 calculates the evacuation route based on the collected massive single-point air information SIa, SIb, and SIc, and the updated real-time air quality map 21 combined with meteorological data such as wind direction and weather patterns. , To instruct the user to leave the area contaminated by harmful gas or fire and smoke as soon as possible, with the function of public security accident instructions to escape.

In other embodiments, the notification message warning in step 314 may prompt the user to wear a mask, or prompt the user to wear an oxygen supply device, such as an oxygen mask connected to an oxygen cylinder.

This case can be modified in many ways by those who are familiar with this technology, but it is not deviated from the protection of the scope of the patent application.

S102~S110‧‧‧Steps to provide air quality information

Claims (18)

A method for providing air quality information includes the following steps: (a) A cloud processing device periodically collects a plurality of single-point air information at a unit time interval, and each of the single-point air information has The actuation sensor module is sensed by a mobile device and transmitted to the cloud processing device through communication transmission, wherein the actuation sensor module includes at least an actuator and at least one sensor disposed adjacently, and the at least actuator drives A gas from the outside, so that the at least one sensor senses the gas inhaled by the actuator and generates at least one gas detection value; (b) integrates the single-point air information through the cloud processing device and calculates it The result is combined with the map data to generate a real-time air quality map, in which, when there is no corresponding single point air information for a location, the cloud processing device is used to calculate the average value of the single point air information for the multiple locations closest to the location , Adding a meteorological data as a parameter, presenting the air information of the location with a calculation result; (c) receiving a real-time fixed point generated by a user device through communication transmission through the cloud processing device; (d) processing through the cloud The device generates a piece of information according to the real-time air quality map and the real-time fixed point; and (e) transmitting the information to the user device through the cloud processing device through communication transmission. The method for providing air quality information as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the single-point air information includes an anchor point information generated by the mobile device, and the mobile device is sensed by the actuation sensor module The at least one gas detection value measured. The method for providing air quality information as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the gas detection value is to detect at least one of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, aerosols, fine aerosols, oxygen, and ozone One or a combination. The method for providing air quality information as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the gas detection value is to detect a volatile organic gas. The method for providing air quality information as described in item 4 of the scope of patent application, wherein the volatile organic gas is one of ammonia and ethanol. The method for providing air quality information as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the gas detection value is to detect at least one of viruses, bacteria and microorganisms. The method for providing air quality information as described in item 1 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the information includes a progressive direction. The method for providing air quality information as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein step (c) further includes activating a mobile application on the user device, and operating a destination entered by the mobile application through The communication is transmitted to the cloud processing device, and the cloud processing device generates the information based on the real-time air quality map, the real-time fixed point, and the destination, and the information includes at least one designated path. For the method of providing air quality information as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, the information is the real-time air quality map corresponding to one of the real-time fixed-point air quality information. For example, the method for providing air quality information as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein step (b) further includes combining the calculation result with a weather data to generate an updated real-time air quality map. The weather data is wind direction, wind speed, At least one or a combination of humidity, temperature, and weather type. The method for providing air quality information as described in item 10 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the information includes a progressive direction. The method for providing air quality information as described in item 10 of the scope of patent application, wherein step (c) further includes activating a mobile application on the user device, and operating a destination entered by the mobile application through The communication is transmitted to the cloud processing device The cloud processing device generates the information according to the updated real-time air quality map, the real-time fixed point and the destination calculation, and the information includes at least one designated route. The method for providing air quality information as described in item 10 of the scope of patent application, wherein the information is the updated real-time air quality map corresponding to one of the real-time fixed-point air quality information. The method for providing air quality information as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the information is transmitted through a push message. For the method for providing air quality information as described in claim 14, wherein step (b) further includes defining at least one abnormal air quality area on the real-time air quality map through the cloud processing device, and when the cloud processing device determines the If the real-time fixed point sent by the user device falls within the range of the abnormal air quality area, the information sent from the cloud processing device to the user device includes an abnormal air quality notification information, and the user device is based on the abnormal air quality Announce information and issue a notification message alert. The method for providing air quality information as described in item 15 of the scope of patent application, wherein the information includes an evacuation route, the evacuation route is a route from the real-time fixed point to an evacuation site, and the evacuation site is located in the abnormal air quality area Out of range. The method for providing air quality information as described in item 15 of the scope of patent application, wherein the notification message warning is to remind the user to wear a mask. The method for providing air quality information as described in item 15 of the scope of patent application, wherein the notification message warning is to remind the user to wear an oxygen-supplying device.

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