JP2000286987A - Method and device for collecting and transmitting information using communication equipment for moving object - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and a device, which can be carried and can be easily installed and removed anywhere, capable of collecting and transmitting information even at any place having no public telephone line or commercial power source. SOLUTION: Concerning the method for collecting and transmitting information using mobile communication equipment, prescribed information is automatically transmitted by mobile communication equipment 1 such as portable telephone or personal handy phone (PHS(R)) on the basis of sensing due to a sensor 2. The information collecting and transmitting device is provided with the communication equipment for moving object such as portable telephone or 'PHS(R)', the sensor, a processing part 3 for processing information sensed by the sensor and automatically transmitting it from the communication equipment for moving object and a power source for driving all the parts or one part of them.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an information collecting and transmitting method and an information collecting and transmitting apparatus using a mobile communication device such as a mobile phone, a satellite mobile phone, and a PHS (Personal Handy phone System). Specifically, plants, facilities,
By collecting various information (for example, information on the presence or absence of water leakage or gas leakage in the facility, temperature change, etc.) in a facility such as a building, and transmitting it to the center using a mobile communication device, It can be used for centralized management of the facilities, etc., especially in the case of short-term monitoring and frequent changes in the monitoring location. In this case, it is suitable for monitoring when a person cannot enter or exit easily even if it is not dangerous.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art At present, information collection systems and remote monitoring systems using public telephone lines are utilized in various fields.
One of the widely known information collection systems is AMeDAS (local meteorological observation system) of the Japan Meteorological Agency. Besides this,
Building monitoring systems by building management and security companies are also widely known. These systems include a plurality of sensors at an information collection point or a monitoring point, and convert the information sensed by the sensors into an analog signal or a digital signal and transmit the signal to a center via a public telephone line (wired transmission). Is equipped with an information transmission device (for example, a telemeter or a combination of a measuring instrument and a telemeter), and transmits information obtained by a sensor to a center using a public telephone line to collect information, And factories can be centrally managed remotely. Various sensors are used depending on the application. For example, in building management, there are a fire sensor, a gas leak sensor, a door sensor, and the like. The telemeter of the information transmission device has a basic function of automatically calling a telephone number registered in advance and a function of transmitting information detected by a sensor to a center during a call. The measuring device compares the information sensed by the sensor with a predetermined reference value, and sends the information to the telemeter when the comparison value reaches a predetermined value. Information sent using a public telephone line is generally transmitted when a sensor detects an abnormality, but may be transmitted periodically as in AMeDAS.

[0003]

Conventional information collection systems and remote monitoring systems have been developed for the purpose of permanent information collection and monitoring, so that facilities and equipment can be temporarily monitored. In the case where the location is frequently changed, the following problem occurs. 1. Because the installation area of the sensor is large, the wiring is complicated, and the information transmission device is large,
It takes a lot of trouble and cost to move. 2. Since the sensor and the information transmitting device are operated by the commercial power supply, they cannot be used in places where commercial power supply cannot be secured. 3. Since it requires a public telephone line (wired), it cannot be used where it cannot be secured. 4. Even if power and public telephone lines can be secured, maintaining and managing them requires a lot of cost and labor. Furthermore, if such labor and cost are added for temporary information collection and monitoring, it is not expected to obtain an effect commensurate with the cost. 5. Since the equipment on the sensor side is separated into a sensor and a telemeter, or a sensor, a measuring instrument, and a telemeter, it takes a lot of space for installation and takes much time for wiring.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems. Specifically, the present invention is portable, can be easily installed and removed anywhere, and has a public telephone line or a commercial power supply. It is an object of the present invention to provide a method and a device capable of collecting and transmitting information even in a place where there is no information.

A first method for collecting and transmitting information using a mobile communication device according to the present invention is a collection and transmission method for automatically transmitting predetermined information by a mobile communication device such as a mobile phone or a PHS based on sensing by a sensor. Is the way.

According to a second method of collecting and transmitting information using a mobile communication device of the present invention, information sensed by a sensor is compared with a predetermined reference value, and when the comparison result reaches a predetermined value, the predetermined information is moved. This is a collection and transmission method that is automatically transmitted by the body communication device.

A third method of collecting and transmitting information using a mobile communication device according to the present invention is characterized in that identification information of a sensor is transmitted by the mobile communication device at the same time as predetermined information based on sensing by the sensor. The information collection and transmission method according to claim 1 or 2.

[0008] A first information collecting and transmitting apparatus according to the present invention is a mobile communication device such as a mobile phone or a PHS, a sensor, and a processing section for processing information sensed by the sensor and automatically transmitting the information by the mobile communication device. And a power supply for driving all or some of them.

In a second information collecting and transmitting apparatus according to the present invention, the processing section 3 in the fourth information collecting and transmitting apparatus includes an information processing section for processing information sensed by a sensor and an information processing section based on information from the information processing section. And a CPU for automatically transmitting predetermined information by the mobile communication device.

[0010] The third information collecting and transmitting apparatus of the present invention comprises the fourth or fifth mobile communication device, a sensor, a processing unit,
All or a part of the power supply is built in a portable housing.

[0011]

(Embodiment 1) An embodiment of an information collecting and transmitting method and an information collecting and transmitting apparatus using a mobile communication device according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2 and 3. FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, an information collection and transmission device according to the present invention includes a mobile communication device (PHS) 1, a sensor 2, an information processing unit 5, and a CPU.
The processing unit 3 is configured to process the detection information of the sensor 2 and to process predetermined information based on the processed information.
Automatic transmission from S1 to the destination (center) is enabled. An information collection and transmission method using a mobile communication device according to the present invention is such that the information collection and transmission device collects various information and automatically transmits predetermined information to a predetermined destination. Hereinafter, each part of the information collection and transmission device of the present invention will be described in detail.

The sensor 2 is for detecting water leakage, and detects a water leakage based on a change in electric resistance between two electrodes (not shown) which is exposed when the two electrodes (not shown) exposed to the water are brought into a conductive state. Is to be detected. Specifically, a change in the electric resistance between the electrodes is amplified by an information processing unit (sensor circuit) 5 shown in FIG. 2 and then compared with a reference value. When the comparison result reaches a predetermined value, a signal is output to the CPU 6. I have to do it.

The CPU 6 performs various processes based on a software program. When a signal output from the sensor circuit 5 is input, the CPU 6 outputs a dialing telephone number to the PHS 1 for dialing. The information “abnormal” is transmitted from the PHS 1 using a predetermined code or the like.
In this case, the information detected by the sensor 2 can be transmitted as numerical information. In addition, the CPU 6 can also simultaneously transmit preset sensor identification information to notify the center of the installation position of the sensor 2 (the installation position of the information collection and transmission device of the present invention), that is, the leak location. It is. The PHS1 telephone number (own station number) can be used as the sensor identification information. Specifically, a correspondence table between telephone numbers and installation locations is prepared in advance, and PHS
The installation position of the sensor 2 can be identified by checking the telephone number of the PHS 1 transmitted from the PHS 1 with the correspondence table.

Further, the CPU 6 can transmit a signal for notifying that the information collecting and transmitting apparatus of the present invention is installed and the monitoring state has been entered, and a signal for notifying that the installation has been canceled and the monitoring has been stopped. I'm doing it.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, an installation switch 10 and a removal switch 13 are provided, and when the installation switch 10 is pressed, a monitoring start signal is transmitted to the center side. A stop signal is transmitted to the center. In this case, the CPU 6 transmits one or both of the current time (date and time) and the installation location information based on the built-in timer.

An outgoing telephone number output by the CPU 6 to the PHS 1 is an EEPROM (Electric) shown in FIG.
ally Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory
16 is stored. The input of the telephone number to the EEPROM 16 can be performed from the data setting switch 19 shown in FIG. Furthermore, EEPROM1
6 can register a plurality of destination telephone numbers. In this case, the CPU 6 outputs the telephone numbers to the PHS 1 in accordance with a preset priority order. The telephone number of the registration destination is output to the PHS1, or a call is repeated again after a predetermined time has elapsed. In an emergency, it is also possible to make a call to an emergency telephone number.

The PHS1 is generally commercially available and does not require any particular modification. However, PHS1
Since the power required by the PHS 1 is supplied from the battery 4 (FIG. 2), the battery attached to the PHS 1 is removed. As shown in FIG. 2, PHS1 is the same as PHS1
PIAFS (PHS InternetAcc connected to the external connector of
ess Forum Standard) connected to the CPU 6 via a cable and a PIAFS card (interface, communication adapter) connected to the cable.
Is converted into data in a format that can be processed by the PHS1, and then input to the PHS1. Specifically, RS23 as an interface
A 2C driver / receiver 21 is used, and a PHS adapter 24 is used as a communication adapter.

As shown in FIG. 2, the apparatus is provided with two alarm lamps 27. One of them is a red LED that is turned on when the sensor 2 detects a leak. The worker or the like who came to repair the leak can easily find the device of the present invention, and thereby specify the leak location. This is to make it easier. The other is a green LED that is turned on when any abnormality occurs in communication (during talk on the other side, waiting for a free line). Both alarm lamps 27 are turned on based on a command from the CPU 6. This alarm lamp 27 can be changed to a buzzer.

As shown in FIG. 2, the PHS 1, the PHS adapter 24, and other circuits and devices that require a power supply are operated by receiving power from a power supply (battery) 4, and do not require any external power supply. And try not to. Specifically, the main switch 30 shown in FIG.
When the battery is turned off, the power is supplied / disconnected from the battery 4 to the power circuit 33, and the power is supplied / disconnected from the power circuit 33 to each circuit or device that requires the power.

All of the various circuits, devices, switches, etc. constituting the information collecting and transmitting apparatus of the present invention have a height (H) of 150 mm, a width (W) of 80 mm and a depth (D) of 55 mm as shown in FIG. It is housed in a box-shaped housing 7. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3A, the data setting switch 19 is provided on one side in the longitudinal direction (height direction) of the housing 7, and as shown in FIG. The main switch 30 and two alarm lamps 27 are provided. The installation switch 10 and the removal switch 13 are provided on one side in the width direction, and the electrodes (not shown) of the sensor 2 are exposed. Further, as shown in the figure, an opening / closing lid 43 provided with a knob 40 is provided at a lower portion of one side in the width direction, and the opening / closing lid 43 is opened to place the battery 4 at a predetermined position in the housing 7. You can put in and out. It is needless to say that the housing 7 has a waterproof structure so that water does not enter into the housing and malfunctions and failures do not occur.

(Other Embodiments) In the first embodiment, the case of collecting and transmitting information on water leakage in the facility has been described as an example. This water leakage is defined as a pipe installed in the facility or installed in the facility. In addition to the leaked water from the tanks and containers, etc., the overflow from the tanks and the like is included. Further, the information collecting and transmitting device of the present invention can also collect and transmit liquid leakage information other than water. Furthermore, various information other than the liquid leak, for example, temperature information in the facility, leak information of gas and other gas flowing in the pipe as a refrigerant and a heating medium,
It is also possible to collect and transmit radioactive and electromagnetic wave leakage information, information on human entry and exit, and the like. In these cases, it is necessary to make the sensor 2 suitable for that object, and a temperature sensor is used to collect and transmit temperature information, and a gas sensor is used to collect and transmit information related to gas leakage. A radioactivity sensor or an electromagnetic wave sensor is used to collect and transmit radioactive and electromagnetic wave leakage information, and a door sensor is used to collect and transmit information related to human entry and exit. In any case, the sensor 2 does not need to be provided integrally with the housing 7, only the sensor 2 is installed at the information collection point, and the processing unit accommodated in the housing 7 by wire or wireless from the sensor 2. 3 may be transmitted.

In the above embodiment, the information is transmitted immediately upon detecting a water leak. The information transmitting apparatus of the present invention transmits information when an abnormal state continues for a predetermined time, The information may be transmitted when the value exceeds the standard. Specifically, information can be transmitted when the temperature rises or falls by 5 ° C. or more per minute. The same applies to gas leaks other than temperature changes, radioactivity / electromagnetic wave leaks, and the like.

[0022]

The information collecting and transmitting method using the first mobile communication device of the present application automatically transmits predetermined information based on sensor detection using a mobile communication device such as a mobile phone or a PHS. Has the following effects. 1. There is no need to reserve a telephone line to send information. Therefore, it can be used in places where telephone lines cannot be secured. 2. Installation and removal is very easy, regardless of the availability of telephone lines.

In the information collecting and transmitting method using the second mobile communication device of the present application, the information sensed by the sensor is compared with a preset reference value, and when the comparison result becomes a predetermined value, the predetermined information is automatically transmitted. Since the transmission is performed, the detection does not become too sensitive to cause a malfunction or the like.

In the information collecting and transmitting method using the third mobile communication device of the present application, identification information of the sensor is transmitted at the same time as predetermined information based on sensing by the sensor. Can be specified. Therefore, when the method of the present invention is used for abnormality detection, it is possible to quickly and reliably specify the location where the abnormality has occurred.

The first information collecting and transmitting device of the present application is a mobile communication device, a sensor, a processing unit for processing information sensed by the sensor and automatically transmitting the information by the mobile communication device, and all or all of them. Since the power supply for driving a part is provided, the following effects are obtained. 1. It can be easily transported and installed anywhere. Also, it is easy to remove after installing once, and to install it in another place. 2. It can be installed even in places where commercial power and telephone lines cannot be secured. 3. Since it is integrated as a single device, it can be easily moved and requires less installation space.

[0026] The second information collection and transmission device of the present application includes an information processing unit for processing information sensed by the sensor;
Since it is composed of a CPU for automatically transmitting predetermined information by the mobile communication device based on the information from the information processing section, the following effects can be obtained. 1. By improving the performance of the CPU, high-speed and advanced processing can be easily realized. 2. Various information can be transmitted by changing the information processing method of the CPU.

In the third information collecting and transmitting device of the present application, all or a part of the mobile communication device, the sensor, the processing unit, and the power supply are built in a portable housing. It is easy to move and requires less installation space. 2. Installation and removal are easy and can be done in a short time.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of an information collecting and transmitting device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of an embodiment of an information collection / transmission device of the present invention.

3A and 3B are diagrams illustrating an example of a housing, where FIG. 3A is a side view in a longitudinal direction, FIG. 3B is a top view, and FIG. 3C is a side view in a width direction.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Mobile communication device 2 Sensor 3 CPU 4 Power supply 5 Information processing part 6 CPU 7 Housing

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Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A mobile phone or a P based on sensing by a sensor.
An information collection and transmission method using a mobile communication device, wherein predetermined information is automatically transmitted by a mobile communication device such as an HS. 2. A mobile communication device characterized in that information detected by a sensor is compared with a preset reference value, and when the comparison result becomes a predetermined value, predetermined information is automatically transmitted by the mobile communication device. The information collection and transmission method used. 3. The mobile communication device according to claim 1, wherein the identification information of the sensor is automatically transmitted by the mobile communication device simultaneously with the predetermined information based on the sensing by the sensor. The information collection and transmission method used. 4. A mobile communication device such as a mobile phone or a PHS (1).
A sensor (2), a processing unit (3) for processing information sensed by the sensor (2) and automatically transmitting the information by the mobile communication unit (1), and a part for driving all or a part of them. An information collection and transmission device comprising a power supply (4). 5. A processing unit (3) for processing information sensed by a sensor (2), and a mobile communication unit (1) based on information from the information processing unit (5). The information collection and transmission device according to claim 4, further comprising a CPU (6) for automatically transmitting predetermined information according to (1). 6. A mobile communication device (1), a sensor (2),
5. The processing unit (3) and all or a part of the power supply (4) are built in a portable housing (7).
Or the information collection and transmission device according to claim 5.