JP2001354118A - Movable body control system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a movable body control system for indexing a position by instantly informing the existence of abnormality to a frequently occurring vehicle theft by using position information of GPS, a communication function of a cellphone and access to visual information of Internet. SOLUTION: This movable body control system is composed of a radio transmission terminal and a present position information detecting device provided in a movable body of a control object, a movable body control server communicating with the radio transmission terminal and connected to a network and a net terminal connected to the network, and is characterized in that the movable body control server transmits present position information on the movable body to the net terminal by detecting the present position information on the movable body by the present position information detecting device by communicating with the radio transmission terminal according to a request from the net terminal.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention uses a position information of a global positioning system (GPS), a communication function of a mobile phone, and a visual information of the Internet to view an abnormal information to prevent a frequent vehicle theft. This is related to a system that can notify the user instantly and determine the position.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art At present, thefts occur frequently in the environment surrounding automobiles and motorcycles. Last year, 40,000 vehicles were stolen. As an anti-theft measure, warning buzzers, handle lock systems, vibration detectors, etc. have been issued by various manufacturers, but after being stolen, you can find it if you are lucky,
You can usually assume that if they were stolen, they would hardly be found.

[0003]

At present, theft occurs when the owner leaves the vehicle, and it takes time for the owner to confirm the theft. Therefore, members have defended themselves by using security buzzers and strong keys, but they have become less effective due to the sophistication of the means of crime and the sophistication of tools for theft.

[0004] Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a mobile object management system in which a member can confirm the position by accessing a mobile object management server via the Internet when the member wants to know the position of the vehicle.

Another object of the present invention is to use a GPS position information, a communication function of a mobile phone, and browsing visual information on the Internet to instantly notify an abnormal occurrence of a frequent vehicle theft. It is another object of the present invention to provide a mobile management system capable of determining a position.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention (claim 1) provides a wireless terminal and a current position information detecting device provided in a mobile object to be managed, and a communication with the wireless terminal. And a mobile terminal connected to the network, and a network terminal connected to the network, wherein the mobile terminal communicates with the wireless terminal in response to a request from the network terminal. The present invention provides a mobile object management system wherein current position information of the mobile object is detected by a current position information detecting device by transmitting the current position information of the mobile object to the network terminal.

According to the present invention (claim 2), a mobile terminal and a current position information detecting device provided in a mobile object to be managed, and a mobile object management server that communicates with the wireless terminal and is connected to a network. The current position information detection device detects the current position information of the moving body, and when the current position of the moving body is abnormal, the wireless terminal starts communication with the moving body management server, A mobile object management system is provided which notifies the status of the mobile object.

According to the present invention (claim 3), in the above-mentioned claim 1, a wireless terminal and a current position information detecting device provided in a mobile object to be managed communicate with the wireless terminal and are connected to a network. Mobile management server, and a net terminal connected to the network,
The mobile object management system according to claim 1, wherein the mobile object management server performs a function check of the wireless terminal by periodically communicating with the wireless terminal, and notifies a result of the function check to the network terminal. provide.

[0009] The present invention (claim 4) provides the mobile object management system according to claim 1, wherein packet communication is performed between the wireless terminal and the mobile object management server.

According to the present invention (claim 5), in the above-mentioned claim 1, the mobile object management server is connected to a map information database, and the map information is provided together with the current position of the mobile object based on the current position information. A mobile object management system characterized by transmitting a map image obtained from a database to the network terminal.

According to the present invention (claim 6), in the above-mentioned claim 2, a circuit for detecting interference with the operation of the wireless terminal and the current position information detecting device is incorporated in the moving body, and the interference is detected. And starting communication with the mobile object management server when the mobile object management server is activated.

According to the present invention (claim 7), in the above-mentioned claim 2, the moving body is a vehicle, and the starting key of the vehicle is OF.
When the state becomes F, the current position information of the moving body is detected by the current position information detecting device for the purpose of confirming whether the current position of the moving body is abnormal, and the vehicle is started. A moving object management system is provided, wherein the detection of the current position information of the moving object by the current position information detecting device stops when a key is turned on.

[0013]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Here, a stolen vehicle tracking system is taken as a specific example.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a stolen vehicle tracking system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The vehicle of the member of the mobile management system, that is, the mobile 10 to be managed
In advance, a wireless terminal and a GPS capable of transmitting and receiving data wirelessly via a base station or a relay station 12 are incorporated in advance. The mobile object management system according to the present invention mainly includes a mobile object management server 16 connected to the Internet 22 for managing the position of the wireless terminal, that is, the position of the vehicle.

[0015] In one implementation, the mobile management server performs packet communication with the wireless terminal by initiating a call to the telephone number of the wireless terminal. That is, it connects to the carrier management equipment 20 via the wired public line 14 and accesses the wireless communication network. In this case, the carrier management equipment 2
If a mobile management server is installed near zero, communication costs can be kept low.

If the carrier management equipment 20 is connected to the Internet 22 and performs a mail distribution service as a provider, packets can be transmitted and received by e-mail. In this case, regardless of the distance between the mobile carrier management equipment 20 and the mobile management server, the charge is made, for example, by the data amount, which is economical.

Here, as the wireless terminal, any mobile terminal such as a normal mobile phone capable of mobile communication may be used. Here, a PHS capable of exchanging data by packet communication is taken as a specific example. When the mobile communication providing company provides a mail delivery service, it is desirable that the wireless terminal can also perform data communication by e-mail. or,
In the following first embodiment, it is assumed that a member of the mobile management system has an Internet terminal 18 such as a personal computer in addition to a wireless terminal incorporated in a vehicle. Members log in to the mobile management server to exchange information.

The member's vehicle is provided with a microcomputer for controlling the wireless terminal and the GPS. This microcomputer is a general-purpose microcomputer including a microprocessor, a storage device such as a ROM and a RAM, a timer, and other necessary peripheral devices, and is pre-installed with a program for performing processing described below. . Of course, this microcomputer may be incorporated in a wireless terminal or GPS itself.

The operation of the mobile management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG. The mobile object management system of this embodiment is realized as a stolen vehicle tracking system. When a member leaves the vehicle 10, the member connects the vehicle 10 via the Internet 22.
It is possible to confirm the position of. For example, vehicle 10
When it is found that the user has been stolen and moved, the location of the movement can be specified.

First, the member logs in to the mobile management server 16 using the Internet terminal 18. At that time, the user is authenticated using the member's ID number and password.
This method is basically the same as the conventional method, and will not be described. However, if the telephone number of the wireless terminal in the car is used as the ID number here, the management is simplified and the convenience of the member is good.

The protocol between the member's Internet terminal 18 and the mobile management server 16 is performed by HTTP, which is easy to implement. However, security can be enhanced by using a dedicated browser and performing communication using a unique protocol.

Upon logging in, the mobile management server 16
Calls a wireless terminal in the vehicle 10 and calls the wireless terminal. When communication is performed by HTTP, a program is implemented by CGI. When the wireless terminal responds and the line is connected, the mobile management server 16 transmits a position reading instruction signal. Upon receiving the instruction from the mobile management system, the wireless terminal digitizes the GPS position information, embeds the data in a packet, and transmits the packet to the mobile management system. These processes performed by the wireless terminal are implemented by a program stored in an internal ROM or RAM.

In the case of electronic mail, the mobile object management server 16 sends an electronic mail including a packet corresponding to the position reading instruction signal to the wireless terminal in the vehicle 10. Then, the wireless terminal also digitizes the position information, incorporates the data into a packet, and transmits the packet to the mobile management system by e-mail.

The mobile management system that has received the response combines the received position data and map information in the mobile management system to create image data. The map information may be held as a database inside the mobile management system, or a map information database on the Internet may be referred to.

The created image can be displayed on the personal computer owned by the member via the Internet 22. Specifically, the position of the vehicle 10 is displayed by an arrow or the like on the map image. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a specific example in which the position of the vehicle 10 is displayed as a cross mark on the map image.

Next, the operation of the mobile management system according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The mobile object management system according to the present embodiment is configured to automatically contact a member's mobile phone or the like when the member is away from the vehicle 10 and the vehicle 10 is moved by theft or the like. .

As in the first embodiment of the present invention, the member's vehicle 10 is provided with a microcomputer for controlling the wireless terminal and the GPS. This microcomputer removes the start key of the vehicle 10 (or
), A monitor program that is activated when the user leaves the vehicle 10 is installed. This monitor program periodically detects the position of the vehicle 10 by a timer interrupt or the like, and checks whether the vehicle 10 is moving. Specifically, interrupts are received at intervals of 1 to 10 minutes, the GPS is controlled, the position of the vehicle 10 is detected, and compared with an initial value (the position at the time of starting the monitor program).

If the position of the vehicle 10 is different from the initial value and it is determined that the vehicle 10 is moving, the wireless terminal is controlled to start communication with the mobile object management server 16,
Assuming that an abnormality has occurred, the vehicle 10 is notified that it is moving and the current position information. Specifically, an e-mail is sent to the mobile management server 16 or a telephone call is made directly. In any case, the wireless terminal continues to periodically transmit the packet to the mobile management system by telephone line or e-mail until abnormal communication is canceled. Abnormal communication is canceled by inputting a cancellation code from the wireless terminal itself or the Internet.

Then, the mobile object management server 16 notifies the member of the vehicle 10 of the information according to a predetermined procedure. Specifically, it sends an e-mail or notifies the mobile phone or the like of the information. If the movement of the vehicle 10 is not abnormal, the member communicates with the mobile object management server 16 and requests the end of the processing. If the movement of the vehicle 10 is abnormal, the current position of the vehicle 10 is confirmed, and appropriate measures are taken. This description is the same as that of the first embodiment of the present invention, and will not be repeated.

When the abnormal situation is resolved, the member communicates to the mobile management server 16 and requests the termination of the processing. or,
The member connects to the wireless terminal as needed, or gets on the vehicle 10 directly to initialize the system.

Next, an operation of the mobile management system according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The mobile object management system according to this embodiment includes a wireless terminal and a GP.
Check whether S operates normally.

The member's vehicle 10 is provided with a microcomputer for controlling the radio terminal and the GPS, as in the first embodiment of the present invention. This microcomputer is equipped with a self-diagnosis program that starts when a health check start command is received from the mobile management system. The self-diagnosis program checks whether the wireless terminal, the GPS, and the program that controls them operate normally. Then, the result is transmitted to the mobile management system. This health check activation command is transmitted, for example, at a predetermined time every day.

If any abnormality is found, the member of the vehicle 10 is notified of the information by a predetermined procedure. Specifically, it sends an e-mail or notifies the mobile phone or the like of the information. The member requests repair or replacement of the wireless terminal, GPS, or the like.

Next, the operation of the mobile management system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The mobile object management system according to this embodiment can notify the mobile object management server 16 of an emergency by pressing an alarm switch when a member is involved in a crime while riding.

The member's vehicle 10 is provided with a microcomputer for controlling the radio terminal and the GPS, as in the first embodiment of the present invention. This microcomputer is equipped with an emergency communication program that is activated by pressing an alarm switch. The emergency communication program controls the wireless terminal to control the mobile object management server 1
6 and communicates the occurrence of an emergency and the current position information. Then, processing based on the contract, such as notifying the police, is started. The emergency communication program continues transmitting the current position information.

Next, the operation of the mobile management system according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the mobile object management system according to the present embodiment, when the member is away from the vehicle 10, the wireless terminal and the GPS mounted on the vehicle 10 and the microcomputer for controlling the same are almost removed. In such a case, a contact is automatically made to the member's mobile phone or the like.

This microcomputer is a monitor which is activated by receiving a signal from a fuse, a switch or the like provided at a portion where a wireless terminal, a GPS and a microcomputer for controlling the terminal and the like are mounted, or a peripheral portion thereof. The program has been implemented. These fuses and switches are turned off or turned on when the device is moved or deformed. As a result, interference with the wireless terminal or GPS mounted on the vehicle 10 and the microcomputer or the like for controlling the wireless terminal or GPS is detected.

When the monitor program is started, it controls the wireless terminal to start communication with the mobile management server 16 and notifies that the vehicle 10 is moving and the current position information assuming that an abnormality has occurred. . Specifically, an e-mail is sent to the mobile management server 16 or a telephone call is made directly.

Then, the mobile object management server 16 notifies the members of the vehicle 10 of the information according to a predetermined procedure. Specifically, it sends an e-mail or notifies the mobile phone or the like of the information. If the movement of the vehicle 10 is not abnormal, the member communicates with the mobile object management server 16 and requests the end of the processing. If the movement of the vehicle 10 is abnormal, the current position of the vehicle 10 is confirmed, and appropriate measures are taken. This description is the same as that of the first embodiment of the present invention, and will not be repeated.

When the abnormal situation is resolved, the member communicates to the mobile management server 16 and requests the termination of the processing. or,
The member connects to the wireless terminal as needed, or gets on the vehicle 10 directly to initialize the system.

Note that the GPS antenna and the terminal body are connected to the vehicle 1
If it is mounted on 0, it is mounted so that it can be understood by a third party.
For example, in the case of a motorcycle, it is installed in a gas tank, a handle fastener, and a seat, so that nothing appears to be visible from the outside.

Although the preferred embodiments have been described above, they do not limit the present invention. Various modifications are conceivable as follows.

For example, a wireless terminal is equipped with a microphone, and a member can hear sounds around the terminal. In addition, it may be installed on a building at a vehicle stop position or on a road surface so as to reflect the wavelength transmitted from the wireless terminal, and if the reflection does not return, it may be notified to the moving object management server that the object has been moved. .

Further, the terminal itself is equipped with a rechargeable battery, which can be connected to the vehicle battery and can be charged. When the voltage from the battery drops rapidly or becomes zero, the mobile power management system uses the battery power supply. An abnormality may be notified.

Further, when the member accesses the mobile management system by using the packet function of the mobile phone, the address data based on the character information may be displayed on the mobile phone terminal.

Further, when the terminal is registered in a group, the member displays all the terminals registered in the group on the owning computer on one screen and can grasp the whole. A comment may be displayed at the position of each terminal so that it is possible to distinguish which point is which terminal.

Further, when the terminal is registered in a group, the member displays all the terminals registered in the group on the owning computer on one screen and can grasp the whole. A comment may be displayed at the position of each terminal so that it is possible to distinguish which point is which terminal.

Further, the mobile object management server may store the position information from when the abnormality is received until it is released as data, and display the data on the screen when the member needs it.

[0049]

As described above, according to the present invention,
It is possible to provide a completely new wireless terminal information providing server that combines the current location information and the interactive nature of the network.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a stolen vehicle tracking system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an operation of the mobile management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a specific example in which the position of a vehicle is displayed as a cross mark on a map image.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a mobile management system according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a mobile management system according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a mobile management system according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a mobile management system according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Vehicle 12 Relay station 14 Public line 16 Mobile management server 18 Internet terminal 20 Carrier management equipment 22 Internet

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A wireless terminal and a current position information detecting device provided in a mobile object to be managed, a mobile object management server communicating with the wireless terminal and connected to a network, and a mobile terminal management server connected to the network. The mobile terminal management server, in response to a request from the net terminal, detects the current position information of the mobile by communicating with the wireless terminal by a current position information detecting device, A mobile object management system, wherein current position information of the mobile object is transmitted to the net terminal. 2. A mobile terminal and a current position information detecting device provided for a mobile object to be managed, and a mobile object management server which communicates with the wireless terminal and is connected to a network. The device detects the current position information of the mobile unit, and when the current position of the mobile unit is abnormal, the wireless terminal starts communication with the mobile unit management server and notifies the status of the mobile unit. A mobile object management system characterized by: 3. A mobile terminal and a current position information detecting device provided in a mobile object to be managed, a mobile object management server communicating with the wireless terminal and connected to a network, and a mobile terminal management server connected to the network. The mobile object management server performs a function check of the wireless terminal by periodically communicating with the wireless terminal, and notifies the result to the net terminal. The mobile object management system according to claim 1 or 2. 4. The mobile management system according to claim 1, wherein packet communication is performed between the wireless terminal and the mobile management server. 5. The mobile object management server is connected to a map information database, and transmits a map image obtained from the map information database to the net terminal together with a current position of the mobile object based on the current position information. The mobile object management system according to claim 1, wherein: 6. A circuit for detecting interference with the operation of the wireless terminal and the current position information detecting device is incorporated in the mobile unit, and when interference is detected, communication with the mobile unit management server is started. The mobile object management system according to claim 2, wherein: 7. The moving object is a vehicle, and when the start key of the vehicle is turned off, the current position information detection is performed to check whether the current position of the moving object is abnormal. When the device detects the current position information of the moving body and the start key of the vehicle is turned on,
The mobile object management system according to claim 2, wherein the detection of the current position information of the mobile object by the current position information detection device is stopped.