JP2001016343A - Abnormality notifying method for automatic information observing communication device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To attain easy maintenance management of an automatic observation information device at a low cost by dialing up a detected abnormal state of the information device to an Internet provider and transmitting the abnormal state by means of an electronic mail protocol. SOLUTION: An abnormality detection sensor is attached to an automatic information observation device, and a portable telephone set having a data communication function is built into the observation device. When the sensor detects an abnormal state of the observation device, an automatic dial-up operation is carried out to notify of the abnormal state to a center via the Internet and in the form of an electronic mail. With regard to an automatic meteorological information observation apparatus, a falling detection sensor 1 is built into the observation apparatus. When the sensor 1 detects the falling of the observation device, an Internet provider is called via a portable telephone set 9, and the lighting of the observation device is notified to the center in the form of an electronic mail.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention belongs to a system for automatically observing and transmitting information to a host computer of a center and automatically reporting an abnormal state of the main body of the device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Automatic information observation transmission devices such as automatic weather observation devices are often installed unattended in remote locations.

[0003] Conventionally, the automatic information observing and transmitting apparatus has been housed in a protective box and installed in a safe place surrounded by a fence so as not to fall down.

A sensor for detecting an abnormal state is provided,
In some cases, it is protected by sounding an alarm.

[0005] In the case of a large-scale automatic information observing and transmitting apparatus, a dedicated communication line for notifying an abnormal state to a center may be laid.

[0006]

In any of the conventional abnormal state notification systems, the maintenance department cannot be reliably notified of the abnormal state or is expensive. With an automatic observation information transmission device installed in a remote place, it may be conceivable that there is no person nearby even if the alarm sounds. In addition, laying a dedicated line in the mountains or under the sea requires a large amount of construction costs and line maintenance costs.

[0007]

In recent years, it has become possible to easily connect to the Internet by dialing up to a public line. In addition, the types of public lines are increasing in various ways, such as wireless lines to base stations of mobile phones, in addition to conventional wired lines.

The present invention dials up an abnormal state of the automatic observation information transmission apparatus to an Internet provider and transmits the abnormal state using an e-mail protocol, thereby simplifying the maintenance of the automatic observation information transmission apparatus at low cost. It is intended to realize a device that can be carried out at any time.

[0009]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An abnormality detecting sensor is attached to an automatic information observing device, and a mobile phone with a data communication function is incorporated. When the abnormality detecting sensor detects an abnormal state of the automatic information observation device, it performs automatic dial-up and notifies the center of the abnormal state in the form of e-mail via the Internet.

[0010]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In the case of an automatic weather information observation device, a fall detection sensor is incorporated. When the fall detection sensor detects a fall of the automatic weather information observation device, it sends the fall to the Internet provider via a mobile phone and notifies the center of the fall of the device in the form of e-mail.

[0011]

At present, mobile phones are also connected to communication satellites, and can be connected anywhere in the world. Since the Internet connects the world, the transmitted observation information can be received anywhere in the world. A device abnormality can be transmitted to any maintenance center at low cost from a device installed in any remote place.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an automatic weather information observation device with a fall detection device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Fall detection sensor 2 Weather observation sensor 3 Central processing unit 4 Power supply control circuit 5 Lithium ion rechargeable battery 6 Solar cell 7 PC card interface 8 Data communication card for mobile phone 9 Mobile phone

Claims (2)

[Claims] An automatic information observation and transmission apparatus for automatically observing and collecting information and transmitting the information to a host computer, when an abnormal state of the automatic information observation and transmission apparatus is detected, sends an e-mail notifying of the abnormal state that has occurred. An information observing and transmitting apparatus, which automatically transmits an e-mail to a predetermined e-mail address. 2. The information observation transmission apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the abnormal state of the automatic information observation transmission apparatus is a movement or a fall of the automatic information observation transmission apparatus.