BG1487U1 - A mobile kit for positioning, signalization, navigation, and communication - Google Patents

Abstract

The mobile kit is used for observation, management, positioning, signalization, navigation, and/or communication with transportation means, including automobiles, sea and river vessels, unmanned flying apparatuses, etc. It consists of a board computer with incorporated modules for positioning (GPS) and communication (GSM/GPRS), to which are included an external GPRS modem, external terminal for satellite communication (SAT), AIS module-receiver for automatic identification, module for filtration of digital data, multiplexing module for entering digital and analogue signals, mobile printer, alarm button, device for driver identification, and sensors.

Description

Technical field

This utility model is used for monitoring, controlling, positioning, signaling, navigating and / or communicating with vehicles, including vehicles, marine and river vessels, unmanned aerial vehicles, manned aircraft, etc.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Various positioning and navigation devices that are equipped with a GSM / GPRS / GPS module or other combination of communication, positioning and data exchange tools are known in the art. One such modern device is the mobile terminal for automatic positioning and signaling model NaviFleet ET-900 (manufacturer - RCNConti), which is used in systems for automatic positioning of vehicles and security systems for objects. The device has a GSM / GPRS / EDGE positioning and communication module using classical GSM technology, a GPRS modem using a mobile IP protocol for GPRS data transmission. The software package used is NaviFleet. Analog and two-position sensors and serial data sources (interfaces: RS-232, RS-485, USB, CAN) were used as peripherals. The disadvantages of these mobile devices are the lack of multichannel communications, the limited possibilities for flexible reprogramming of I / O drivers, and the limited ability to integrate with a navigation device. As a rule, navigation devices evolve as a standalone class.

The technical nature of the utility model

The mobile kit provided with this application has the following advantages:

- supports two or more communication channels (homogeneous or heterogeneous) in different configurations;

- provides seamless operation of voice and data channels, due to the possibility of simultaneous use of two parallel communication channels;

- supports several alternative communication environments (cellular, broadband, satellite) simultaneously in different combinations;

- integrates a navigation terminal and a data exchange terminal;

- Provides effective control and management of routes, schedules and schedules.

As used herein, the term "mobile site" is intended to mean a mobile transport, manufacturing or specialized vehicle.

The mobile kit consists of:

(1) On-board computer with integrated positioning modules (GPS receiver) and communication (GSM / GPRS modem, with navigation and communication software, including the following devices to the on-board computer:

(2) external (duplicate) GPRS modem - for backup and resolution of communication conflicts;

(3) External Satellite Terminal (SAT) - for redundancy and extension;

(4) AIS auto-identification receiver module (or external GPS duplicate receiver) - to increase the reliability and accuracy of positioning;

(5) digital data filtering module - to improve data correctness;

(6) a multiplexing module for inputting digital and analog signals - to extend the functionality of the device;

(7) mobile printer - to add control and logging functions;

(8) alarm button;

(9) driver identification (crew) device;

(10) sensors for:

- identification of on / off engine;

- recording the actions and / or status of one or more working mechanisms on the mobile site.

Explanation of the annexed figures

Figure 1 is a mobile object operational control and management system comprising a mobile kit;

Figure 2 is a configuration of a mobile kit of the present utility model.

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Examples of implementation of the utility model

Figure 1 shows a mobile object control and management system comprising a mobile kit provided with this application. The system includes:

Control and management center for a communication server with database and operator jobs, connected to an Inmarsat satellite station (and / or other satellite operator) and to a network of a randomly selected GSM operator, to the Internet, to the terrestrial communications BTC network and, optionally, with other functioning communication and information systems relevant to the activities of the Center.

Monitoring and control workstations. The control and monitoring center includes the operator workstations and the Internet-based remote monitoring and control stations, which can be located in different organizations and companies.

Mobile observation sites. These are production facilities and facilities, vehicles - vehicles, marine and river vessels, unmanned aerial vehicles, manned aerial vehicles, which carry out activity or monitoring of a territory, events and activities in it, in which mobile kits are installed, including integrated mobile satellite and / or GSM / GPRS communication and / or other radiocommunication and GPS positioning devices, on-board computer for data exchange and navigation and specialized peripherals (application specific) th and types of onboard). Mobile kits collect and pre-process primary information - location, movement and status of mobile sites - technically and functionally, data from analog and / or digital sensors and other information sources and provide a two-way connection between the mobile sites and the control center .

Mobile communication and management points. For the purposes of control and management of the system, the mobile sites and the activities provided by the system, a number of mobile platforms (boats, cars, aircraft) operating simultaneously can be equipped to collect and record the data they receive. both as mobile sites and as workstations. The mobile communication and control points operate under the direct control of an on-call operator at the control center - thanks to the mobile kits installed in them.

Stationary sites. Stationary sites are measurement and monitoring stations that also contain mobile kits installed.

Control and management centers in other countries. Without being an element of the system itself, centers from other countries or belonging to other systems (in particular -VTMIS of IAMA at MT, CCRC at NAFA - MAF, Emergency Medical Centers in Sofia, Smolyan and Vratsa, etc.) can contact the control center through the system and exchange data with it.

Figure 2 shows a specific configuration of a mobile kit. The Waveon 738G or Waveon 738P mobile computer of Info Wave Pte was used as the on-board computer. (Singapore) which includes in its basic configuration: built-in GSM / GPRS modem (GPRS-1 in figure), built-in GPS receiver (GPS-1 in figure), communication ports for connection to external (peripheral) devices, including: USB-1 serial port used in software testing, a group of RS-232 serial ports (1 through 6) used to connect the required external peripherals, 4 digital inputs and 4 digital outputs.

The peripherals of the mobile kit include: SAT satellite terminal, Inmarsat mini-C TT-3O26 terminal by Thrane & thrane, Denmark; a second GPRS modem (GPRS-2); module for personal identification with contactless Chipcards Teracom (ISO - MIFARE); Samyung AIS AIS-50B Receiver (GPS-2 / AIS); Martel Mobile Printer (PRN); a multiplexing module for the input of digital and analog signals (ISS-M, Scortel), which includes a level sensor for controlling the fuel in the tank; digital signal filtering module (ISS-F, Scortel), which includes two seats

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Using the utility model

The mobile kit is an information system comprising a terminal device for receiving and transmitting data from the board to a mobile site, an onboard computer and a specialized periphery. The mobile site operates in the middle of an information system with positioning and control capabilities with NaviFleet software (positioning and control system for hybrid communication environment developed by RCN-Conti, Latvia).

The communication environment for the information exchange between the mobile sites and the control and management center is the Inmarsat satellite network (alternatives - Iridium, Thuraya, Globalstar), GSM networks of some of the public mobile operators, using data services (GPRS, SMS) and for voice.

The mobile kits are properly installed in the mobile sites and can be configured differently depending on the category of the mobile site, the specific hardware configuration, software and supported peripherals.

The functionality of the system involves the use of the mobile kit for both positioning and monitoring as well as for the exchange of voice and text messages in any or standardized format (reporting forms) and requires the presence of a mobile (on-board) computer for entering information from the mobile object and receiving messages from the control center (control and management center) and navigation.

The use of the mobile kit subject to this utility model request enables:

• Increase the efficiency of the operation of dispatch services.

• Reduce production and transport costs.

• Increase the safety of transport and of the monitored sites.

• To prevent the use of “off-target” production and transport vehicles.

• Qualitatively improve the system of information services in the transportation of people and goods or perform activities on territorially distributed sites.

• Improve the quality and security of customer service.

• Have an effective tool for analyzing the performance of personnel involved in the operation of production and transport vehicles (cars, vessels, aircraft, production machines, etc.).

The mobile kit performs the following functions:

• Identification of a mobile object.

• Identification of personnel on a mobile site (driver, pilot, operator, captain, mechanic, etc.) using an identification module.

• Automatically send reports from the mobile site, such as position, speed, direction, time, number and sensor data at intervals, at a set distance, or as desired by the control and control center.

• Determine / enter start and end of working hours, work operations.

• Send alarm messages from the on-board computer or by pressing a special button.

• Collection of the latest (not less than 100) information reports during the loss of connection with the communication network.

• Send a message when the engine is turned on to the mobile device, logging the hours worked.

• Supports interfaces and a set of sensors and peripherals for:

- engine on / off (option via smart power switch);

- recording the actions and / or status of one or more working mechanisms;

- alarm button;

- device for identification of the driver (crew);

- level meter and / or flowmeter;

- temperature, pressure.

• Send and receive messages.

• Navigation (route guidance from the dispatcher) and auto-navigation (determining and / or following a route from the driver using

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• Control of routes, schedules and schedules.

• Work with standalone (standby) power.

• Connection to additional sensors (when specified).

All the information transmitted from the mobile kit goes directly to the control center (computer) - such organization of data transmission guarantees a high degree of confidentiality and high speed of information exchange.

The functionality of the system is implemented using the NaviFleet software and information exchange protocol and ensures the fulfillment of the functions described below.

Monitoring (monitoring) functions:

- Real-time rendering of digital map objects;

- Work in satellite network (Inmarsat-C, Inmarsat-D +, Globalstar, Iridium) and / or in GSM network (GPRS or SMS mode); opportunity to work in other mobile networks: VHF, Wi-Fi, WiMAX, etc .;

- Positioning request submitted by the dispatcher;

- Automatic transmission of coordinates and data about the state of the object and its environment at a certain interval of time;

- Automatic transmission of coordinates and other data over a distance traveled;

- Transmission of the accumulated data after disconnection;

- Control of entry of the vehicle into a predefined area (programmable circles and polygons);

- Control of the exit of the vehicle from a predetermined area (programmable circles and polygons);

- Exceeding the established speed limit;

- Transmission of a message when the main power of the terminal device fails or when another defined event occurs according to data from internal and external sources;

- Remote configuration of mobile kits;

- When turning on the main power, transmitting information for switching on, off and restoring;

- Economy mode when the engine is switched off - the possibility of not transmitting information about the vehicle when stationary;

- Continuous monitoring of the GPRS connection and other channels for connection and reestablishment of one in the event of a breakdown.

Vehicle fleet management functions:

- Receiving and transmitting text messages and other information;

- Control of the time during which the vehicle was stopped or parked (anchored);

- Checking the condition of the car doors (open / closed) or any operating mechanism;

- Receiving information «arrived», «free», «received order», etc .;

- Receiving distance information on GPS data;

- Requesting and receiving information from the on-board computer (distance traveled, fuel consumption, engine running at high speed, engine temperature, etc. - depending on the model and features of the vehicle);

- Receipt of fuel information (current tank status, loading and draining with additional location indication;

- Possibility of programming (remote configuration) of 3 or more telephone numbers for establishing a voice connection by the driver (in GSM mode);

- Listening to the interior of the vehicle on request;

- Ability to prioritize the importance of incoming messages;

- Audible alarm for incoming messages with matching color image;

- Archiving of incoming data with possibility for subsequent review of data from the archive;

- Compile different reports.

Security features:

- Receiving an SOS (alarm) signal from the driver / crew or otherwise generated;

- Automatic reception of an alarm signal when a security alarm device is activated;

- Automatically switch to tracking mode when an alarm is received (optional);

- Remote engine lock (optional);

- Reception of alarm by radio button (optional);

- Continuous monitoring of the connection with the vehicle. Immediately inform the operator of a connection failure.

Multiplayer features:

- Configuring user access rights (to specific vehicles, to monitor specific parameters, to configure the system, etc.);

- Working with transport groups;

- User authorization (name and password);

- Vehicle configuration (number, make, color, year of manufacture, tank capacity, etc.).

Map Data:

- Displaying the object of an electronic card with the dispatcher and with the driver;

- Support for vector and raster maps;

- Work with MS Mappoint 2009 mapping system, MS Mappoint WEB service;

- Configure the data that will be displayed for the respective object (coordinates, name, color, direction of movement, etc.);

- Change the range of the map (zoom);

- Use of the mapping module for embedding different maps in digital format at the request of the client (client);

- Using a mapping server for Internet applications;

- route construction;

- POI display.

Claims (7)

Claims 1. A mobile positioning, signaling, navigation and communication kit consisting of an on-board computer with a built-in positioning module (GPS receiver) and communication (GSM / GPRS modem), characterized in that an external (duplicate) is connected to the on-board computer ) GPRS modem, external satellite (SAT) terminal, alarm button and driver identification (crew). A mobile kit according to claim 1, characterized in that an automatic identification module AIS (or external GPS duplicate receiver) is connected to the on-board computer. Mobile kit according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a digital data filtering module is included on the on-board computer. Mobile kit according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a multiplexing module for inputting digital and analog signals is connected to the onboard computer. A mobile kit according to claims 1 to 4, characterized in that a mobile printer is connected to the onboard computer. A mobile kit according to claims 1 to 5, characterized in that an on / off engine identification sensor is included on the onboard computer. A mobile kit according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that a sensor for recording the actions and / or status of one or more operating mechanisms of the mobile object is included on the on-board computer.