JP2002044708A - Helmet for positioning - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a helmet for positioning and a system for positioning that allow recognizing the current position of a person who wear the helmet surely further. SOLUTION: A helmet 12 is provided with call signal receiving means 22 for the call signal 38 from calling apparatus 32, 36 by operating the input means 33 of the predetermined call apparatus 32 and 36; and informing means 22 for informing a wearer of a helmet 10 of a call from the call apparatus 32 by issuing a sound based on the call signal 38 received by the call signal receiving means 20.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a position checking helmet and a position checking system, and more particularly to a position checking helmet capable of more reliably checking the current position of a helmet wearer, and a helmet based on the position of such a helmet. The present invention relates to a system for confirming a current position of a wearer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when children such as kindergarten children and elementary school children ride bicycles, it is recommended to wear a helmet to avoid impact on the head when falling down, etc. Helmets are generally used to protect workers and their heads when performing construction or work at a work site or work site, or when driving a motorcycle.

By the way, when going out on a bicycle,
Even a small child like the one described above takes a much wider range of action than walking out, so for example, if a child who goes out to play on a bicycle becomes enthusiastic about playing and changes places to play, Such a child's whereabouts cannot be grasped, and even when the child goes to a fixed place such as a cram school by bicycle, if the child makes a detour, the location of the child is lost. And if that happens, you'll have the problem of not being able to contact those children.

[0004] In addition, in a situation where the child's whereabouts are not known and the contact cannot be made, even if the child gets into an accident or gets involved in some kind of crime, for example, the home resident knows immediately. And that the consequences of such accidents and crimes to children may be greater and more severe.
There were even enormous concerns.

[0005] In addition, it is not easy for even workers who work at various sites and sites, and even motorcyclists, to confirm their locations while working or moving outdoors. is there.

[0006]

The present invention has been made in view of the circumstances described above, and a first solution of the present invention is to easily and reliably determine the current position of a helmet wearer. To provide a position checking helmet that can be checked and grasped. Further, in the present invention, using such a position confirmation helmet, to provide a position confirmation system that can easily confirm the current position of the helmet wearer, a second solution problem and Is what you do.

In the present invention, in order to solve the first problem, a calling device for calling a helmet wearer is transmitted by an input operation on input means provided on the calling device. Calling signal receiving means for receiving the received calling signal, and generating a ringing sound based on the calling signal received by the calling signal receiving means, thereby calling the wearer of the helmet by the calling device. An informing means for informing is provided on the helmet main body, and based on the informing by the informing means, makes a response to the wearer of the helmet so that the current position of the wearer can be confirmed to the call by the calling device. A helmet for position confirmation characterized in that the helmet is configured so as to be able to prompt the user to do so.

[0008] In short, in the position checking helmet according to the present invention, when an input operation is performed on the input means of the calling device at a position distant from the helmet, the notifying means provided on the helmet body informs the helmet. A ringing sound is generated based on the ringing signal, so that the helmet wearer can be notified of the ringing by the ringing device and can make a response to indicate the current position.

Therefore, for example, children such as kindergarten children and elementary school children who go out of their homes on bicycles,
Workers working at various sites or motorcycle drivers, etc., are required to wear such helmets for checking the position, and if a person at home or a manager of the workers keeps the calling device at hand, they will simply be able to stay at home. Person and the person in charge of management
By simply performing an input operation on the input means of the calling device, the wearer of the helmet can be easily called at any time, and the wearer can be notified of the current position.

Therefore, by using such a position checking helmet according to the present invention, the current position of the helmet wearer can be easily and reliably checked and grasped.
You can also contact the helmet wearer whenever you like.

Further, in the position checking helmet according to the present invention, the calling state of the helmet wearer, particularly the child wearing the helmet and going out on a bicycle, is notified by the ringing sound of the notification means. Can be easily answered at any time, for example, to detect that a child has encountered an accident or a crime and is unable to respond to a call if there is no response to such a call. This makes it possible to promptly respond to such a situation, thereby minimizing the damage caused by accidents and crimes of the helmet wearers such as children described above. is there.

Further, such a position checking helmet, which is relatively large to be worn on the head, is different from a portable device that can be stored in a clothing pocket or the like. However, as long as the helmet is worn, it can be prevented from being lost unknowingly as much as possible, whereby the notification sound provided by the notification means provided on the helmet main body can be prevented. There is also an advantage that the wearer can hear the sound more reliably, so that the position of the helmet wearer can be confirmed more reliably.

Further, in the present invention, in order to solve the first problem, (a) an input operation on an input means provided in the calling device from a calling device for calling a helmet wearer is performed. Calling signal receiving means for receiving the transmitted calling signal; and (b) generating a ringing sound based on the calling signal received by the calling signal receiving means, thereby providing the helmet wearer with A helmet provided on the helmet body, comprising: a notifying unit for notifying a call by the calling device; and (c) a unique signal transmitting unit for transmitting a predetermined unique signal, based on the notification by the notifying unit. The helmet wearer may be prompted to make a response to the call by the calling device, the current position of the wearer being identifiable, The unique signal transmitted from the signal transmitting means is received by at least one of a plurality of unique signal receiving means arranged in each area, and the plurality of unique signal receptions are performed according to the reception state. Of the means, by searching which unique signal receiving means the unique signal is received, the arrangement position of the unique signal receiving means that has received the unique signal is determined, and further the unique signal transmitting means is The gist of the present invention is also a position-confirming helmet characterized by being configured to search for the location of the provided helmet to identify and confirm the current position of the wearer of the helmet. .

[0014] Even in such a position checking helmet according to the present invention, the call signal receiving means and the notifying means as described above are provided in the helmet main body.
The call by the calling device is notified to the helmet wearer, and a response for notifying the current position can be performed.

Further, in such a position checking helmet, a unique signal transmitting means for transmitting a unique signal is provided, and the unique signal transmitting means is provided by utilizing the unique signal transmitted from the unique signal transmitting means. The helmet wearer is configured to search for the location of the helmet that has been located, thereby identifying and confirming the current position of the helmet wearer, so that the helmet wearer does not need to respond to a call by the calling device. Thus, the current position of the helmet wearer can be automatically confirmed.

Therefore, the use of such a position checking helmet according to the present invention enables the current position of the helmet wearer to be checked and grasped more reliably and quickly.

In addition, in the position checking helmet according to the present invention, as described above, even if the helmet wearer does not respond to the call by the calling device,
Since it is possible to automatically confirm the current position of the helmet wearer, by using such a position check helmet, for example, the helmet wearer may encounter an accident or be involved in a crime Or
Even if it is impossible to answer the call, the current position of the helmet wearer can be immediately confirmed, so that when the helmet wearer is involved in an accident or crime,
Appropriate measures can be taken more promptly, so that the helmet wearer can be prevented from being damaged or the degree of the damage can be suppressed as small as possible. It is.

Further, according to the present invention, in order to solve the first problem described above, (a) an input from a calling device for calling a helmet wearer to input means provided in the calling device; A call signal receiving means for receiving the transmitted call signal by an operation; and (b) generating a ringing sound based on the call signal received by the call signal receiving means, so that the wearer wears the helmet. A notification means for notifying a call by the calling device; and (c) a position information signal transmitting means for generating and transmitting a position information signal indicating the position of the helmet by incorporating information on the position of the helmet, A helmet provided on a helmet main body, wherein a helmet wearer receives a call by the calling device based on notification by the notification means. The position information signal transmitted from the position information signal transmitting means is received by a position information signal receiving means, while the current position of the wearer is configured to be able to prompt a response that can be confirmed. Based on the position information signal received by the position information signal receiving means, the position of the helmet provided with the position information signal transmitting means is specified so that the position can be confirmed. A verification helmet is also an abstract.

In the position checking helmet according to the present invention, since the helmet body is provided with the calling signal receiving means and the notifying means, the helmet wearer can be called by the calling device. The notifying means can more reliably notify the user, and a position information signal transmitting means for transmitting a position information signal indicating the location of the helmet is also provided in the helmet main body. Since the position of the helmet provided with the position information signal transmitting means can be specified and the current position of the helmet wearer can be confirmed, the helmet wearer responds to the call by the calling device. Even without doing so, it is possible to automatically confirm the current position of the helmet wearer.

Therefore, even when the position checking helmet according to the present invention is used, the current position of the helmet wearer can be more surely and promptly checked, and the helmet wearer can recognize the accident or crime. Or prevent the helmet wearer from being involved in an accident or a crime as much as possible.

In the position checking helmet according to the present invention, the position information signal transmitting means particularly
A position information signal including information on the location of the helmet is to be transmitted, and this position information signal is
By receiving the position information signal receiving means, to specify the location of the helmet, because it is configured to be able to confirm the current position of the helmet wearer,
The location of the helmet, and thus the current location of the helmet wearer, can be accurately confirmed simply by letting one predetermined location information signal receiving unit receive the location information signal.

Therefore, if such a position checking helmet according to the present invention is used, there is no need to provide a plurality of position information signal receiving means for receiving the position information signal transmitted from the position information signal transmitting means. This also has the advantage that simplification of the structure for specifying the position of the helmet and confirming the current position of the helmet wearer can be advantageously achieved.

According to one preferred embodiment of the helmet for position confirmation according to the present invention as described above, the helmet main body is further provided with alarm means for generating a predetermined alarm sound for notifying the occurrence of an emergency to the surroundings. It will be.

In the position confirmation helmet having such a configuration, for example, when the helmet wearer is about to be involved in any accident or crime, or encounters such an accident or crime, When an alarm occurs, a warning sound can be emitted by the alarm means to immediately notify the surroundings of the occurrence of an emergency, thereby more reliably preventing damage from accidents and crimes. Or, even if damage is received, the extent of the damage can be further reduced.

According to the present invention, there is provided a system for confirming a position of a helmet wearer from a position of a helmet in order to solve the second problem,
(A) a calling device that has predetermined input means and transmits a calling signal for calling the helmet wearer by an input operation on the input means; and (b) receives the calling signal transmitted from the calling device. Call signal receiving means, by emitting a ringing sound based on the call signal received by the call signal receiving means, for the helmet wearer,
Notifying means for notifying a call by the calling device includes a helmet provided on a helmet main body, and based on the notification by the notifying device, the helmet wearer is notified of the call by the calling device based on the notification by the notifying device. The gist of the present invention is a system for locating a position, characterized in that the helmet wearer's current position can be prompted to make a confirmable response.

In short, in the position confirmation system according to the present invention, the calling signal transmitted from the calling device is received by the calling signal receiving means of the helmet, and the calling sound based on the received calling signal is notified. By being emitted from the means, a call by the calling device is notified to the helmet wearer, and the helmet wearer can be urged to make a response in which the current position of the helmet wearer can be confirmed. It is.

Therefore, in such a position confirmation system, for example, a child riding a bicycle, a worker working at various sites, a motorcycle driver, or the like, wears a helmet structured as described above. On the other hand, if the person in charge of the home or the worker operates the calling device at hand, the helmet wearer can be easily called at any time,
The wearer of the helmet can be informed of his current location.

Therefore, according to the position confirmation system according to the present invention, it is possible to effectively and easily confirm and grasp the current position of the helmet wearer. You can also contact your helmet wearer whenever you like.

In the position confirmation system according to the present invention, a helmet is worn and a helmet wearer such as a child who goes out on a bicycle is called by a ringing sound of a notification means provided on the helmet. Informing the user of the condition makes it possible to respond easily at any time.For example, the lack of a response to such a call makes it impossible for the child to respond to the call due to an accident or crime. That the helmet wearer's accidents and crimes can be minimized as much as possible. Can be done.

Further, in the position confirmation system according to the present invention, unlike a portable device which is easily stored in a clothing pocket or the like, as long as the wearer wears it, the user does not know the wearer's knowledge. Not to be lost, since the notification means is provided on a relatively large helmet, the notification sound emitted from the notification means can be heard more reliably to the helmet wearer, As a result, there is an advantage that the position of the helmet wearer can be confirmed more reliably.

According to the present invention, there is provided a system for confirming a position of a helmet wearer from a position of a helmet in order to solve the second problem as described above. A calling device having input means and transmitting a calling signal for calling the helmet wearer by an input operation on the input means; and (b) a calling signal receiving means for receiving the calling signal transmitted from the calling device. ,
Notifying means for notifying the helmet wearer of a call by the calling device by emitting a calling sound based on the calling signal received by the calling signal receiving means,
(C) receiving at least one of the helmets provided on the helmet main body, the helmet being provided on the helmet main body; A plurality of unique signal receiving devices provided in each area, and (d) a plurality of the unique signal receiving devices according to a reception state of the at least one unique signal receiving device receiving the unique signal. Among them, by searching which of the unique signal receiving devices received the unique signal, the arrangement position of the unique signal receiving device that has received the unique signal is obtained, and the unique signal transmitting means is further provided. A position search device that searches for the location of the helmet, and specifies the location of the helmet; and (e) the location of the helmet specified by the position search device. And a display device that displays the display of the helmet wearer, based on the notification by the notification means, prompts the helmet wearer to make a response to the call by the calling device so that the current position of the helmet wearer can be confirmed. The present invention also provides a position confirmation system characterized in that the current position of the helmet wearer can be confirmed by the location of the helmet displayed on the display device. It is assumed that.

That is, also in the position confirmation system according to the present invention, the call signal receiving means and the notifying means are provided on the helmet, so that the helmet wearer can be more reliably notified of the call by the calling device to the helmet wearer. It can be done.

In the position confirmation system, a unique signal transmitting means for transmitting a unique signal is further provided on the helmet, and the unique signal transmitted from the unique signal transmitting means is distributed to each area. It is configured to be received by at least one of the plurality of unique signal receiving devices provided, and which of the plurality of unique signal receiving devices is receiving the unique signal is determined by the position search device. Search,
In addition, the location of the helmet is identified based on it, and the location of the identified helmet is displayed on the display device, so that the current location of the helmet wearer can be confirmed, The current position of the helmet wearer can be automatically ascertained without the helmet wearer responding to the call by the calling device.

Therefore, according to the position confirmation system according to the present invention, the current position of the helmet wearer is
It is possible to confirm and grasp more reliably and quickly.

Further, in the position confirmation system according to the present invention, the current position of the helmet wearer can be automatically confirmed even if the helmet wearer does not respond to the call by the calling device. If the helmet wearer is involved in an accident or crime, the current position of the helmet wearer can be immediately determined, even if the helmet wearer is unable to answer the call due to an accident or crime. The helmet wearer can be prevented from inflicting damage, or the extent of the damage can be reduced as much as possible. Can be done.

Further, according to the present invention, there is provided a system for confirming a position of a helmet wearer from a position of a helmet in order to solve the second problem as described above. A calling device having input means and transmitting a calling signal for calling the helmet wearer by an input operation on the input means; and (b) a calling signal receiving means for receiving the calling signal transmitted from the calling device. ,
Notifying means for notifying the helmet wearer of a call by the calling device by emitting a calling sound based on the calling signal received by the calling signal receiving means,
Incorporating information about the location of the helmet,
A helmet provided on the helmet body, and a position information signal transmitting means for generating and transmitting a position information signal;
(C) a position specifying device that receives the position information signal transmitted from the position information signal transmitting means of the helmet, and specifies the location of the helmet based on the received position information signal; A display device for displaying a location of the helmet specified by the position specifying device; and a helmet for the helmet wearer to be called by the calling device to the helmet wearer based on the notification by the notification means. While the current position of the wearer is configured to be able to prompt to make a confirmable response, the current position of the helmet wearer can be confirmed by the location of the helmet displayed on the display device. The gist of the present invention is also a position confirmation system characterized by the above.

In the position confirmation system according to the present invention, the call signal receiving means and the notifying means are provided on the helmet, so that the wearer of the helmet can call the helmet by the calling device. In the notifying means, it is possible to be more surely informed, and such a helmet is further provided with a position information signal transmitting means for transmitting a position information signal indicating the location of the helmet,
The position information signal transmitted from the position information signal transmitting means is received by the position specifying device, and based on the received position information signal, the position of the helmet is specified by the position specifying device, and the specified position is specified. Since the current position of the helmet wearer can be confirmed by displaying the position of the helmet on the display device, even if the helmet wearer does not respond to the call by the calling device, It is possible to automatically confirm the current position of the helmet wearer.

[0038] Therefore, with the position confirmation system according to the present invention, the current position of the helmet wearer can be more reliably and promptly confirmed, and the helmet wearer is prevented from having an accident or a crime. Can be prevented
Alternatively, even if the helmet wearer is involved in an accident or a crime, the degree of damage caused thereby can be kept as small as possible.

Further, in the position confirmation system according to the present invention, the position information signal including the information on the location of the helmet transmitted from the position information signal transmitting means is directly transmitted by one position specifying device. Received, and in this one position specifying device, from where the position of the helmet is to be specified, there is no need to provide a plurality of independent special devices for receiving position information signals. The advantage that the structure for acquiring the position of the helmet can be effectively simplified can be obtained.

[0040]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, in order to clarify the present invention more specifically, a position checking helmet according to the present invention and a configuration of a position checking system using the same will be described.
This will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

First, FIG. 1 schematically shows an embodiment of a position confirmation system according to the present invention, which is constructed using an example of a position confirmation helmet according to the present invention. Here, reference numeral 10 denotes a position checking helmet, which has a helmet main body 12 in the form of a hat made of a hard resin material, as in the related art. Further, a buffer material 14 made of a soft polyurethane foam or the like and having a predetermined thickness is adhered to the entire inner surface of the main body 12. A ring-shaped or short-tube-shaped perspiration 16 made of a suitable material having a good property covers the peripheral portion of the cushioning material 14 over a predetermined width.
Installed.

In the present embodiment, in particular, in a portion of the cushioning material 14 attached to the inside of the main body 12 of the helmet 10, at a portion located at the rear portion of the main body 12 at a peripheral portion covered with the sweat wick 16. A cutout portion 18 is formed by cutting out a part of the cushioning material 14. In the cutout portion 18, a call signal receiver 20 as a call signal receiving means, and a notifying device 22 as a notifying means are provided. The unique signal transmitter 24 as a unique signal transmitting means is attached to the inner surface of the main body 12 in a state where it is fixed.

Also, of the three devices installed in the main body 12 of the helmet 10, the call signal receiver 20
Has a function of receiving a predetermined ringing signal 38, while the alarm 22 synthesizes an appropriate electronic sound based on the ringing signal 38 received by the ringing signal receiver 20 and rings it. It has a function that can emit sound, and they have the same structure as components incorporated in a general pager (registered trademark) and exhibiting the same function as those.

Further, the unique signal transmitter 24 mounted in the main body 12 of the helmet 10 together with the call signal receiver 20 and the alarm 22 has a function of transmitting a unique signal. In other words, in this unique signal transmitter 24, different unique signal transmitters 24 provided in the main body 12 of the helmet 10 different from each other are different from each other, and A unique signal 40 that can be identified as being transmitted can be transmitted.

In this case, in particular, the unique signal transmitter 24 for transmitting such a unique signal 40 is the same as the component for transmitting the position registration signal built in the PHS which is a commonly used portable telephone device. Thus, the position registration signal transmitted from each PHS is adopted as the unique signal 40 transmitted from the unique signal transmitter 24. Note that the location registration signal referred to here is a signal transmitted from each PHS in order to constantly and individually register the locations of all PHSs.
This signal is unique to each PHS and consists of radio waves including identification information assigned to each S.

On the lower surface of the flange 26 integrally formed with the main body 12 of the helmet 10, a small alarm 28 as alarm means is fixed. This alarm 28
It has a conventionally known structure, and when a push button 30 provided at a lower portion is pressed, a loud alarm sound made of an electronic sound is emitted, so that an emergency can be notified to the surroundings.

As described above, the position confirmation system of this embodiment, which is constructed using the position confirmation helmet 10 having such a structure, is provided in the main body 12 of the helmet 10 as described above. Paging signal receiver 20
However, since it has the same structure as a general built-in component of a pager, it is configured using a part of a conventional paging system using a pager.

That is, here, different individual numbers are assigned in advance to each of the call signal receivers 20 provided in the respective main bodies 12 of the helmets 10 different from each other. By performing a push operation of the push button 33 of the telephone set 32 and inputting a predetermined individual number to the telephone set 32, an individual number information signal including individual number information indicating the input individual number is sent to each pager. Is transmitted through a telephone line 34 of a telephone 32 to a calling signal transmitting device 36 disposed at a transmitting base (not shown) for transmitting the call signal, and a calling signal 38 is transmitted from the calling signal transmitting device 36. Has become.

The calling signal transmitting device 36 transmits a calling signal to a pager for calling.
It has a structure similar to a conventionally known device, reads an individual number from individual number information included in a transmitted individual number information signal, and, toward a call signal receiver 20 corresponding to the read individual number, It is configured to be able to emit a call signal. Also, such a calling signal transmitting device 3
The call signal 38 transmitted from 6 is composed of the same radio waves as the call signal transmitted to the pager making the call. As is apparent from this, in the present embodiment, the calling device for transmitting the calling signal is constituted by the telephone 32 and the calling signal transmitting device 36, and the input means provided in the calling device includes: It is composed of a push button 33 of the telephone 32.

Then, the call signal 38 is transmitted to the call signal receiver 2
When received at 0, a ringing tone based on the ringing signal 38 is emitted from the annunciator 22 to notify the wearer of the helmet 10 of the ringing state, thereby providing a response to such a ringing. You will be prompted to do so. Then, the current position of the wearer of the helmet 10 can be confirmed by this response.

In the position confirmation system of the present embodiment as described above, as described above, the helmet 10
The unique signal transmitter 24 provided in the main body 12 of the
S has the same structure as the component for transmitting a position registration signal built in S, and the position registration signal transmitted from each PHS is adopted as the unique signal 40 transmitted from the unique signal transmitter 24. Thus, a part of the conventional position search system using the PHS is also used and configured.

That is, here, different unique signals 40 are always transmitted from each of the unique signal transmitters 24 provided on the respective main bodies 12 of the different helmets 10. Then, the unique signal 40 transmitted from the unique signal transmitter 24 of the helmet 10 whose location is to be confirmed is received by the unique signal receiving device 42 disposed closest to the unique signal 40. The identification information signal 44 including identification information for identifying the unique signal transmitter 24 that transmits the unique signal 40 received from the device 42 is transmitted to the position searching device 46. It is composed.

It should be noted that the unique signal receiving device 42 includes a plurality of antenna base stations (see FIG. 1), each of which is provided as a relay station for a PHS communication radio wave in each region set by dividing the whole country into a large number. (Not shown). The unique signal receiving device 42 has the same structure as the device that relays the PHS location registration signal provided in each antenna base station. The unique signal 40 can always be received.

On the other hand, the position searching device 46 has the same structure as the device for searching the location of each PHS based on the PHS position registration signal, and is relayed by antenna base stations in a plurality of regions. It is arranged in a receiving base station that receives communication radio waves of each PHS transmitted therefrom. Also,
In the position searching device 46, the identification transmitted from each unique signal receiving device 42 based on the unique signal 40 received by the unique signal receiving device 42 disposed in each of the antenna base stations in a plurality of regions. All of the information signals 44 can be received.

Then, based on the identification information signal 44 received by the position searching device 46 having such a structure, the unique signal 40 received by the unique signal receiving device 42 is transmitted to any of the unique signal transmitting devices. It is searched whether the signal is transmitted from the device 24, and the identification information signal 44
Is transmitted from any of the unique signal receiving devices 42 respectively arranged in the large number of antenna base stations, that is, which of the unique signal receiving devices 42 is receiving the unique signal 40 The search is performed to determine to which antenna base station the unique signal receiving device 42 that has received the unique signal 40 is located, and thereby the unique signal transmitting the unique signal 40 is determined. Transmitter 24
The search is performed for the location of the helmet 10 provided with the helmet 10, and the location of the helmet 10 whose position is to be confirmed is specified from the search result.

Then, the helmet 1 thus specified
A location information signal indicating the location of the location 0 is transmitted from the location search device 46 to a display device 50 such as a personal computer or a facsimile via a telephone line 48. The position of the position checking helmet 10 is displayed, so that the current position of the wearer of the helmet 10 can be confirmed from the position of the position checking helmet 10 displayed on the display device 50. It is.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the call signal receiver 20 for receiving the call signal 38 transmitted by the operation of the telephone 32 is provided on the main body 12 of the helmet 10.
And a paging signal 38 received by the paging signal receiver 20
And an alarm 22 that emits a ringing tone based on
By operating the telephone 32, the alarm 22 emits a ringing tone, so that the wearer of the helmet 10 is notified of the calling state, and can be prompted to respond to the call. From where
Simply by operating the telephone 32, the wearer of the helmet 10 can be easily encouraged to contact.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment,
The helmet 10 wearer can be contacted whenever he wants, so that the current position of the helmet 10 wearer can be more easily and reliably ascertained.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main body 12 of the helmet 10 which is larger than the portable device and is not easily lost emits a ringing tone for notifying the wearer of the helmet 10 of the calling state. For example, unlike a paging system using a pager or the like, since the pager 22 is provided, the pager is lost because it is stored in a pocket or the like of a clothes, and the call state cannot be notified. This can be effectively prevented.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a unique signal transmitter 24 is provided in the main body 12 of the helmet 10, and the position search device 46 uses the unique signal transmitter 24 based on the unique signal 40 transmitted from the transmitter 24. The location of the helmet 10 is searched for and identified, and the identified location of the helmet 10 is displayed on the display device 50, so that the current location of the wearer of the helmet 10 can be confirmed. From this point, the wearer of the helmet 10 can reliably and quickly confirm the current position of the wearer of the helmet 10 without responding to the call notified by the alarm 22. is there.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, even if the wearer of the helmet 10 does not respond to the call notified by the annunciator 22, the current position of the wearer of the helmet 10 can be surely determined. For example, even if the wearer of the helmet 10 encounters an accident or a crime and does not want to respond to the call, the current position of the wearer of the helmet 10 can be determined quickly. The helmet 10 can be immediately confirmed, and accordingly, it is possible to take an appropriate and prompt response to the wearer of the helmet 10 that has suffered an accident or a crime.
This can prevent the wearer from being damaged by an accident or a crime beforehand, or can minimize the degree of the damage as much as possible.

Further, in the present embodiment, the alarm 28 which emits a loud alarm sound, which can notify the surroundings of an emergency.
However, from the place provided on the helmet 10, for example, when a wearer of the helmet 10 is involved in any accident, crime, or the like, the loud alarm sounds with the alarm device 28 so that Immediate notification of the occurrence of an emergency, which can more reliably prevent damage to the wearer of the helmet 10 who has suffered an accident or crime, or reduce the extent of the damage. Can be done.

In the above embodiment, the location of the helmet 10 is searched based on the unique signal 40 transmitted from the unique signal transmitter 24 provided on the helmet 10, so that the location of the helmet 10 is determined. However, it is also possible to specify the location of the helmet 10 by another means. The specific means is shown in FIG. In FIG. 2, members and portions having the same structure as in the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals in FIG. 2 as those in the above embodiment, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

That is, as shown in FIG. 2, a cutout 18 of the cushioning material 14 attached to the inside of the main body 12 of the position checking helmet 51 has a position information signal as a position information signal transmitting means. A transmitter 52 is mounted in the same manner as the call signal receiver 20 and the annunciator 22. Also, the position information signal transmitter 5
2 is a helmet 51, not explicitly shown in the figure.
And a transmitting unit having a function of generating a position information signal indicating the position of the helmet 51 based on the information acquired by the acquiring unit and transmitting the information. And In this embodiment, in particular, the acquisition unit of the position information signal transmitter 52 receives orbit information from a plurality of satellites and measures a three-dimensional position.
g system) has the same structure as the component that receives orbital information from a plurality of satellites, which is built into the g system).

Thus, such a position information signal transmitter 5
In the position confirmation system of the present embodiment configured using the position confirmation helmet 51 provided with the helmet 51, the position information signal transmitter 52 provided in the main body 12 of the helmet 51 includes the helmet 51. Orbital information signals 55 from a plurality of satellites 54, including information on the location of the helmet 51, are received and incorporated to create a location information signal 56 indicating the location of the helmet 51, and this location information signal 56 The position information signal 56 is transmitted from the position information signal transmitter 52, and the position information signal 56 is received by a position specifying device 58 located at a place away from the wearer of the helmet 51. .

That is, here, the position specifying device 58
The position information signal receiving means for receiving the position information signal 56 is built in. Further, the position specifying device 58
Also has a component having the same structure as a component that is a built-in component of the GPS and that measures a three-dimensional position based on orbital information from a plurality of satellites 54.
In the position specifying device 58, when the position information signal 56 is received, the position of the position information signal transmitter 52, that is, the position of the helmet 51 can be immediately specified based on the received position information signal 56. It is like that.

The position specifying device 58 is electrically connected to a display device 50 such as a personal computer or a facsimile. Thereby, the location of the helmet 51 specified by the position specifying device 58 is displayed on a screen or paper on the display device 50,
Thus, the current position of the wearer of the helmet 51 can be confirmed from the position of the position confirmation helmet 51 displayed on the display device 50.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the position information signal transmitter 52 is provided in the main body 12 of the helmet 51, and the position information signal 56 transmitted from the position information signal transmitter 52 is used as a basis. The position of the helmet 51 is specified by the position specifying device 58, and the specified position of the helmet 51 is displayed on the display device 50, so that the current position of the wearer of the helmet 51 is confirmed. Helmet 5 from where it can be
This makes it possible to reliably and quickly confirm the current position of the wearer of the helmet 51 without the first wearer responding to the call notified by the alarm 22. An effect similar to the above-mentioned effect that can be achieved in the embodiment can be extremely effectively enjoyed.

In this embodiment, the position information signal 56 transmitted from the position information signal transmitter 52 of the helmet 51 is received by the position specifying device 58, and based on the received position information signal 56, Since the location of the helmet 51 is specified and the current position of the wearer of the helmet 51 can be confirmed, it is necessary to provide an independent and special device to receive the position information signal 56. Instead, the structure for confirming the current position of the wearer of the helmet 51 can be simplified.

As described above, the present invention has been specifically clarified on the basis of the typical specific examples of the present invention. However, such specific examples are merely examples.
It goes without saying that the present invention is not subject to any restrictions by the above description.

For example, in the above embodiment, the call signal receiver 20 as the call signal receiving means, the alarm 22 as the alarm means, and the unique signal transmitter 24 as the unique signal transmitter are provided.
And a position information signal transmitter 52 as a position information signal transmitter.
However, in any case, the main body 1 of the helmets 10 and 51 for position confirmation
In the cut-out portion 18 of the cushioning material 14 attached to the inside of the helmet 2, the helmet main body 12 is fixed and provided on the inner surface. It is not limited.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the unique signal 40 transmitted from the unique signal transmitter 24 provided in the main body 12 of the helmet 10 whose position is to be confirmed is provided one by one in each region. Out of the eigen signal receiving devices 42 that are located closest to the eigen signal transmitter 24, and are identified by only one eigen signal receiving device 42 that receives the eigen signal 40 to the position searching device 46. The information signal 44 is transmitted and the identification information signal 44 is transmitted.
The helmet 1 provided with the unique signal transmitter 24 for transmitting the unique signal 40 in the position search device 46 based on
Although the location of the helmet 10 is searched for, the unique signal 40 transmitted from the unique signal transmitter 24 of the helmet 10 whose position is to be confirmed is searched for in such a search of the location of the helmet 10. While a plurality of the unique signal receiving devices 42 arranged in each area receive the signals, the plurality of unique signal receiving devices 42
, The identification information signal 44 may be transmitted.

In this case, for example, the identification information signal 44 transmitted from each unique signal receiving device 42 includes arbitrary information corresponding to the distance from the unique signal transmitter 24, for example,
By including information about the superiority of the receiving sensitivity of the unique signal 40, the position searching device 46 determines which of the unique signal receiving devices 42 is closest to the unique signal transmitter 24 that transmits the received unique signal 40. , And the position of the helmet 10 is searched based on the identification information signal 44 transmitted from the unique signal receiving device 42 determined to be closest to the unique signal transmitter 24. The Rukoto.

In the above embodiment, the helmet 1
For 0 and 51, the unique signal transmitter 24 and the position information signal transmitter 52 are provided together with the call signal receiver 20 and the alarm 22. However, the position checking helmets 10 and 51 are provided.
Alternatively, only the call signal receiver 20 and the alarm 22 may be provided. Even with such a configuration, as described above, the wearer of the helmet provided with only the call signal receiver 20 and the alarm 22 is notified when necessary, and prompts appropriate attention according to the situation of the current position. It is possible to prevent helmet wearers from accidents or being involved in any crimes before they occur, and for example, if those helmet wearers encounter accidents or crimes. Therefore, even if it becomes impossible to answer the call, it is possible to detect that there is no answer to the call and take an appropriate response promptly, and as a result, the helmet wearer's It is possible to minimize the damage caused by accidents and crimes.

In addition, although not enumerated one by one, the present invention
Based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art, various changes, modifications, improvements, and the like can be made, and any of such embodiments can be implemented by the present invention without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It goes without saying that they are included in the range of.

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As is apparent from the above description, the present position of the helmet wearer can be more reliably and accurately confirmed by using the position check helmet according to the present invention.

Further, even when the position confirmation system according to the present invention is employed, the current position of the helmet wearer can be surely and quickly confirmed and grasped.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 shows a position confirmation helmet according to the present invention.
It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the system for confirming the current position of a helmet wearer.

FIG. 2 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 1 and showing another example of the position confirmation system according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

10,51 Helmet for position confirmation 20 Call signal receiver 22 Alarm 24 Unique signal transmitter 28 Alarm device 32 Telephone 36 Call signal transmitter 38 Call signal 40 Specific signal 42 Specific signal receiver 44 Identification information signal 46 Position search device 50 Display device 52 position information signal transmitter 56 position information signal 58 position specifying device

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A calling signal receiving means for receiving a calling signal transmitted from a calling device for calling a helmet wearer to an input means provided on the calling device, and the calling signal receiving means. The helmet body is provided with a notifying unit for notifying the wearer of the helmet of a call by the calling device by emitting a ringing sound based on the calling signal received at the helmet body. A position confirmation helmet configured to prompt the wearer of the helmet to make a response to the call by the paging device so that the current position of the wearer can be confirmed. 2. A call signal receiving means for receiving a call signal transmitted by an input operation on an input means provided on the call device from a call device for calling a helmet wearer; A) a notifying means for notifying a wearer of the helmet of a call by the calling device by emitting a ringing sound based on the calling signal received by the calling signal receiving means; The unique signal transmitting means for transmitting a signal is a helmet provided on the helmet body, and based on the notification by the notification means, the wearer of the helmet wears the wearer in response to a call by the calling device. The current position of the person can be prompted to make a response that can be confirmed, while the unique signal transmitted from the unique signal transmitting means is arranged in each region. Received by at least one of the plurality of unique signal receiving means, and according to the reception state, the unique signal was received by any one of the plurality of unique signal receiving means. By searching for the position of the unique signal receiving means that received the unique signal, further searching for the location of the helmet provided with the unique signal transmitting means,
A position confirming helmet configured to identify and confirm the current position of a wearer of the helmet. (A) a call signal receiving means for receiving a call signal transmitted by an input operation on an input means provided on the call device from a call device for calling a helmet wearer; ) A notifying means for notifying the wearer of the helmet of a call by the calling device by emitting a ringing sound based on the calling signal received by the calling signal receiving means; and (c) a location of the helmet. A position information signal indicating the location of the helmet is created by incorporating information on the position, and a position information signal transmitting means for transmitting the helmet is a helmet provided on the helmet body, based on the notification by the notification means. May prompt the wearer of the helmet to make a response to the call by the calling device, the current position of the wearer being identifiable. On the other hand, the position information signal transmitted from the position information signal transmitting means is received by a position information signal receiving means, and based on the position information signal received by the position information signal receiving means, A position confirmation helmet characterized in that a position of a helmet provided with a position information signal transmitting means is specified and confirmed. 4. The position checking helmet according to claim 1, further comprising an alarming means for generating a predetermined alarming sound for notifying the surroundings of occurrence of an emergency. 5. A system for confirming a position of a helmet wearer from a position of a helmet, comprising a predetermined input means, and receiving a call signal for calling the helmet wearer by an input operation on the input means. A calling device for transmitting, a calling signal receiving unit for receiving the calling signal transmitted from the calling device, and a helmet worn by emitting a ringing sound based on the calling signal received by the calling signal receiving unit. A helmet provided on a helmet main body, and a helmet provided to the helmet body based on the notification by the notifying means. The helmet wearer's current position can be prompted to respond to a call by the device. Position confirmation system that. 6. A system for confirming a position of a helmet wearer from a position of a helmet, comprising a predetermined input means, and receiving a call signal for calling the helmet wearer by an input operation on the input means. A calling device for transmitting, a calling signal receiving unit for receiving the calling signal transmitted from the calling device, and a helmet worn by emitting a ringing sound based on the calling signal received by the calling signal receiving unit. A helmet provided on a helmet body, and a notifying means for notifying a person of a call by the calling device, and a unique signal transmitting means for transmitting a predetermined unique signal. A plurality of unique signal receiving devices arranged in each region for receiving at least one of the transmitted unique signals; According to the reception state of the at least one unique signal receiving device that receives the unique signal, a search is performed for which of the plurality of unique signal receiving devices has received the unique signal at which unique signal receiving device. Thus, the location of the unique signal receiving device that has received the unique signal is determined, and furthermore, the location of the helmet provided with the unique signal transmission means is searched to identify the location of the helmet. And a display device that displays the location of the helmet specified by the position search device, and, based on the notification by the notification means, for the helmet wearer, for the call by the calling device, The helmet wearer's current position is configured to be able to prompt a confirmable response, while the location of the helmet displayed on the display device is provided. The location, position confirming system characterized by being configured so as to determine the current position of the helmet wearer. 7. A system for confirming a position of a helmet wearer from a position of a helmet, comprising a predetermined input means, and receiving a call signal for calling the helmet wearer by an input operation on the input means. A calling device for transmitting; a calling signal receiving means for receiving the calling signal transmitted from the calling device; and a helmet worn by emitting a ringing sound based on the calling signal received by the calling signal receiving device. The helmet body is provided with: a notifying unit for notifying a call by the calling device to a person; and a position information signal transmitting unit for generating and transmitting a position information signal by incorporating information on the location of the helmet. And receiving the position information signal transmitted from the position information signal transmitting means of the helmet, A position specifying device that specifies the position of the helmet based on the position information signal; and a display device that displays the position of the helmet specified by the position specifying device. The helmet wearer is configured to prompt the helmet wearer to respond to the call by the calling device based on the current position of the helmet wearer, while the helmet wearer is displayed on the display device. A position confirmation system characterized in that the current position of the helmet wearer can be confirmed by the location of the helmet.