JP2002101442A - Apparatus and method for distributing position information - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a positional information distributing apparatus and method not requiring any operation, that automatically informs a supervisor about that a supervisory object person takes an unexpected behavior only at the time of this behavior so as to continue supervisory control. SOLUTION: A PHS network system 1 previously registers expected behavior data grasped from an expected behavior of a supervisory object person to a server 1-1 at an optional time, stores position information including received base station identification ID and a received time to a position registration database 1-5 when the base station identification ID received from a base station differs from a base station identification ID having already been detected, and informs a notice destination unit 11-10 of a supervisor about the location of the supervisory object person depending on the position information only when the result of comparison by a comparison means 1-3 indicates that the stored position information differs from the registered expected behavior data so as to confirm the location of the supervisory object person thereby putting the location to good use for the retrieval of the supervisory party.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a position information distribution apparatus and method for monitoring the position of a holder using a PHS.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as this kind of position monitoring system, for example, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 8-223637, a position information registering means for registering position information acquired at regular time intervals, A location registration information storage unit for storing information; and a location registration information comparison unit for comparing the acquired location information with the stored location registration information. The wireless terminal monitors the location based on a change in the location registration information. Such a configuration is known.

[0003]

However, in the above-described conventional position monitoring system, the position registration information of the wireless terminal is acquired regardless of whether the position registration information changes or does not change. Regardless of whether or not monitoring of monitoring targets such as children / children is required, monitoring has to be performed by a monitoring person, and thus there is a problem that it is troublesome. In addition, even when the wireless terminal is not required to operate, the wireless terminal must always be in an operating state, so that there is a problem that an optimum monitoring activity cannot be provided.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problem, and it is possible to automatically notify a monitoring person only when the monitoring target person has taken an unscheduled action and continue monitoring control. It is an object of the present invention to provide a position information distribution device and method that can be operated without any need.

[0005]

According to the present invention, there is provided a position information distributing apparatus for transmitting / receiving information to / from a base station by radio, and a base station ID detecting means for detecting a base station ID received from the base station. Means, first storage means for storing the received base station identification ID and the previously detected base station identification ID, and detecting the received base station identification ID stored in the first storage means beforehand. Comparing means for comparing the received base station identification ID and the reception time when the two base station identification IDs are different from each other as a result of the comparison by the comparing means. And control means for controlling the base station to perform wireless transmission through the base station. With this configuration, by registering in advance the position information for each arbitrary time that can be grasped from the scheduled behavior of the monitoring target person, and notifying the monitoring person of the position information only when the user is in a place different from the schedule,
Monitoring and control can be continuously performed only when necessary.

[0006] The position information distributing apparatus according to the present invention has a configuration in which a voice acquiring means for monitoring surrounding voices is provided. With this configuration, the surroundings of the person being monitored can be recognized by sound, so if necessary,
The observer can know the situation of the observer from the ambient sound of the observer.

The position information distribution device according to the present invention has a configuration in which the position information distribution device has a thin name tag shape. With this configuration, the monitor can be attached to clothes so that the monitor can check the wearing of the monitor by the monitor so that the monitor does not forget to carry the device. If a function that is not unnatural to attach to clothes is added to the garment, the monitored person can always wear it every day.

[0008] The position information distribution device according to the present invention has a configuration in which the external portion has no operation portion or display portion. With this configuration, it is not necessary for the person to be monitored to learn the operation, and it is possible to eliminate the danger that the power supply, the function stop, the malfunction, or the like may be intentionally and tampered with, and furthermore, due to an erroneous operation. .

The position information distribution device according to the present invention is characterized in that a second storage means for writing a power-off time and a power-on time;
Clock means for storing the power-off / on time information written in the storage means, and outputting a request signal when the corresponding time comes, and power supply control means for automatically controlling the power in response to the request signal Is provided.
With this configuration, control is performed such that the movement time zone is intensively monitored among the expected behavior patterns of the location of the monitoring target person, and the power of the position information distribution device owned by the monitoring target is turned off in other cases. Therefore, the use time can be prolonged.

The position information distribution device according to the present invention comprises a battery voltage measuring means for measuring the voltage of the battery, a battery voltage measuring means for comparing the measured battery voltage with a predetermined battery voltage threshold value, and a control means for monitoring the result by the control means. And a comparing means for notifying the user. With this configuration, by notifying the monitor of the state of the battery voltage, the battery can be replaced or charged by the monitor before the battery runs out.

In the position information distributing apparatus according to the present invention, the control means calculates a usable time from the remaining amount of the battery and a predetermined state control cycle of the position information distributing apparatus from the comparison result by the comparing means. Then, the calculated result is notified to the supervisor through the base station by the transmission / reception unit. With this configuration, the battery life and the available time are calculated and notified to the monitor, so that the monitor can grasp the current available time in advance, so that there is a margin in preparation for the emergency. Battery replacement and battery charging can be performed.

[0012] The position information distribution system according to the present invention comprises:
As a result of comparing the base station identification ID received from the base station with the previously detected and stored base station identification ID, when the base station identification ID is different, the base station wirelessly transmits position information including the received base station identification ID and the reception time to the base station. A position information distribution device to transmit, a position registration database that stores the position information received from the base station, a server that preliminarily registers scheduled behavior data grasped from a scheduled behavior at an arbitrary time of the monitored person,
A comparing system for comparing the scheduled behavior data of the server with the position information stored in the position registration database, a network system including a notifying unit for wired or wireless transmission via a telephone line, and a comparison result in the comparing unit and It has a configuration including a notification destination device that receives the position information from the position information distribution device and checks the status. With this configuration, the location information at an arbitrary time that can be grasped from the scheduled behavior of the monitoring target person is registered in advance, and the location is notified to the monitoring person only when the monitoring target is in a different place from the scheduled one, so Even in the event of being involved in an unknown or kidnapping case, the location information distribution system can be used to specify the location and use it for searching for a supervisor.

[0013] In the position information distribution method according to the present invention, the scheduled behavior data obtained from the scheduled behavior of the monitored person at an arbitrary time is registered in advance, and the base station identification ID received from the base station is the base station ID previously detected. If it is different from the station identification ID, the location information of the monitored person including the received base station identification ID and the reception time is stored, and the stored location information of the monitored person is compared with the registered scheduled action data. And a step of notifying the notification destination device of the position information of the monitored person stored only when different. With this configuration, the location information at an arbitrary time that can be grasped from the scheduled behavior of the monitoring target is registered in advance, and only when the user is in a place different from the schedule, the address of the monitoring person is notified, By any chance
Even if you are involved in a case such as a missing person or a kidnapping, you can use this location information service function to identify your location and use it to search for a watcher.

[0014] The position information distribution method according to the present invention has a configuration including a step of adding the location of the monitored person to the map data as the information to be notified. With this configuration, if the surveillance target is involved in an incident such as missing or abducted, if the surveillance person has poor land knowledge and it is difficult to specify a specific location by address alone, the map By clarifying the location of the monitor on the data, the location of the monitor target relative to the position of the monitor can be clarified.

[0015] The position information distribution method according to the present invention has a configuration including a step of adding the location of the monitored person and the position of the monitored person to be searched to the map data as the information to be notified. With this configuration, the location of the monitored person is also shown on the map data indicating the location of the monitored person at the same time, so that even if the monitored person is involved in an incident such as missing or kidnapping, This map data allows the observer to know the physical distance to the monitored person, so even if the monitored person is poorly aware of the land, no matter what route he follows, the location of the monitored person Since it is possible to more specifically determine whether or not the user can reach the search, the search can be performed more quickly.

The position information distribution method according to the present invention has a configuration in which a control for arbitrarily setting and changing power supply in a standby or transmission state is provided and changed.
With this configuration, control is performed such that the movement time zone is intensively monitored among the expected behavior patterns of the monitoring target person's location, and the power supply of the position information distribution device owned by the monitoring target is turned off in other cases. Therefore, it is possible to secure a long use time.

The position information distribution method according to the present invention has a configuration including a step of arbitrarily setting and changing the scheduled behavior pattern of the monitored person and the control of power-off / on in the standby and transmission states from an external device. I have. With this configuration, even if the scheduled behavior pattern of the monitoring target person is suddenly changed, the monitoring person can externally change the control of turning off and on the power of the position information distribution device and continue monitoring according to the content. Becomes

The location information distribution method according to the present invention has a configuration including a security company commissioned as the monitor. With this configuration, in the case where the observer cannot always be monitored for work or the like, the monitoring of the monitored person can be entrusted to a security company or the like, so that the monitoring of the monitored person can be entrusted with confidence.

The location information distribution method according to the present invention has a configuration in which the monitor includes a police. With this configuration, the police and others other than the surveillance could obtain the location information of the surveillance target, which made it difficult and dangerous to search the surveillance alone, and in the worst case, developed a kidnapping case If there is a high possibility that police will need to cooperate with the police, the police will be able to obtain the same information as the observer and respond quickly to investigative activities. It can be solved.

[0020]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Referring to FIGS.
The first to fifth embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail. In the following description of the position information distribution apparatus and the distribution method in the present embodiment, a child /
Describe a young person, such as a child, as a supervisor, assuming a supervisor / guardian.

(First Embodiment) First, with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a position information distribution device and a distribution method according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a position information distribution system for realizing the position information distribution method according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, a position information distribution system for realizing a position information distribution method according to the first embodiment of the present invention uses a position information distribution device 2 using a PHS, and a PHS network system. 1, a server 1-1 for registering the expected behavior pattern of the kindergarten / child 10-1 together with time information is provided, and the actual position information of the kindergarten / child 10-1 is stored in the position registration database 1
The position information of the registered behavior pattern is compared with the actual position information of the kindergarten / child 10-1 by the comparing means 1-3. If they do not match, the supervisor is notified via the notifying means 1-4. / A notification is made to a notification destination device 11-10 such as a local telephone, which is a notification destination designated by the guardian 11-1.

The kindergarten / child 10-1 to be monitored includes:
The location information delivery device 2 corresponding to the location information delivery service using the PHS is always carried, and the location information from the location information delivery device 2 is transmitted to the base stations A21-2, B22-2, and C23.
-2, D24-2 and PHS network system 1
To the notification destination device 11-10 connected to the public telephone network 1-11 via the PHS telephone network 1-10. The supervisor / guardian 11-1 notifies the child / child 10
-1 is monitored.

As a monitoring method, the monitoring may be performed periodically or each time the user moves, but the kindergarten / child 10-1 to be monitored is a person to be monitored whose action range is extremely narrow and limited. Such a method is not advisable because there are many time zones without travel. Rather, because the planned behavior can be grasped in advance, the supervisor /
A method of contacting the guardian 11-1 is appropriate.

For example, a kindergarten / child 10-
1 is a home 21-1 in a service area A21-3 of a base station A21-2 and a kindergarten / nursery school / school in a service area B22-3 of a destination base station B22-2 as shown in FIG. And the base station C of the destination
The action range is limited to lessons / juku / friend's house 23-1, etc. in the service area C23-3 of 23-2.

Next, the configuration of the position information distribution device according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 2, a position information distribution device 2 (FIG. 1) includes an RF module transmission / reception unit 2-b to which an antenna 2-a and a microphone 2-c as a sound acquisition unit are connected, and a control for controlling the position information distribution device 2. A CPU 2-d as means, a base station ID detecting means 2-e for detecting a base station identification ID of the received signal, a received base station identification ID and a previous base station identification I
D and a storage means A2-1 for storing the child D and a child / child 10-
A storage means B2-2 for storing in advance the scheduled behavior data of the position information including the time and the facility of No. 1, a comparing means A2-3 for comparing the received base station ID with the previously stored base station ID. It consists of. CPU2-d
When the base station identification ID received as a result of the comparison by the comparing means A2-3 is different from the previously stored base station identification ID, the location information including the received base station identification ID and the reception time is transmitted to the RF. It controls to wirelessly transmit to the base station A21-2 via the module transmitting / receiving unit 2-b.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, the operation of the position information distribution system and the position information distribution device according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. Usually, the scheduled behavior of the child / child 10-1 can be grasped by the supervisor / guardian 11-1, so that scheduled behavior data such as position information at an arbitrary time can be registered in advance. After the power is turned on, the position information distribution device 2 changes its state to the reception state, receives and acquires the base station identification ID of the base station A 21-2, and detects it by the base station ID detection means 2-e. .
The detected base station identification ID is temporarily stored in the storage unit A2-1. This is compared with the previously acquired base station identification ID recorded in a different area of the storage unit A2-1 using the comparison unit 2-3 to determine whether they match.

If the received base station identification ID is not different from the previously recorded base station identification ID, there is no need for location registration. If the received base station identification IDs are different, the location information including the reception time of the location information distribution device 2 and the base station identification ID (the location information stored in the storage unit B2-2 can also be included). ) Is transmitted to the PHS network system 1 via the base station A21-2. The PHS network system 1 receives the position information including the reception time from the position information distribution device 2 and the base station identification ID,
Via the HS telephone network 1-10, the location registration database 1-
2 and the location is registered. Simultaneously with the position registration, the position information stored in the position registration database 1-2 can be compared with the scheduled action data registered in the server 1-1 by the comparing means 1-3.

The position information data stored in the position registration database 1-2 by the comparing means 1-3 and the server 1-1
As a result of comparison with the scheduled action data registered in the public telephone network, if it is determined that there is no problem, it can be determined that there is no problem according to the scheduled action, so that the supervisor / guardian 11 using the public telephone network 1-11 is used.
No notification to -1 is made. As a result of the comparison, the location information data of the location registration database 1-2 and the server 1-1 are compared.
If it is determined that the planned action data registered in the location information is different from the registered action, the location information distribution device 2 is searched to determine whether the moving location is registered as a position before or after the scheduled action. For example, since the action can be determined to be within the error range of the scheduled action, the notification to the supervisor / guardian 11-1 is not performed.

However, if desired, the supervisor / guardian 11-1 may be notified at times other than at home, so that the supervisor / guardian 11-1 can be relieved. In any case, the monitoring can be continued to simply confirm whether the schedule is late.

However, the location registration database 1-
If the location information data stored in the location information 2 is not in the scheduled activity data registered in the server 1-1, it is determined that the location is outside the range of the scheduled activity, and thus the location information data is determined to be out of the range of the scheduled activity. Immediately notify supervisor / guardian 11-1.

The notification information to the supervisor / guardian 11-1 includes the base station identification ID of the location registration database 1-2.
Is connected to the address database 1-5 so that it can correspond to the address information.
1 can be obtained as address information.
Further, the server 1-1 transmits a control signal for enabling the microphone function to the position information distribution device 2, so that the state of the vicinity of the child / child 10-1 is transmitted from the microphone 2-c. You may make it understand by sound. Thereby, if necessary, the observer / guardian 11-1 can send the child /
The situation of the child / child 10-1 can be known from the ambient sound of the child 10-1.

As described above, the position information distribution system according to the first embodiment of the present invention uses the position information distribution device 2 using the PHS, and includes a child to be monitored in the PHS network system 1. A server 1-1 for registering a scheduled behavior pattern of the child 10-1 together with time information is provided. The scheduled behavior pattern information registered in the server 1-1 and the location registration database 1-
The actual location information of the child / child 10-1 stored in the storage unit 2 is compared by the comparing means 1-3, and if they do not match, the notification destination designated by the supervisor / guardian 11-1 through the notification means 1-4. By making a notification to the device 11-10, in case of returning home later than expected, not arriving at a destination such as a school or cram school even after the scheduled arrival time, or in case of kidnapping etc. Even in the case of being involved, the location information service function can identify the location of the child / child 10-1 and use it to search for the supervisor / guardian 11-1.

In the position information distribution method according to the present embodiment, the supervisor / guardian 11-1 periodically inquires of the location information distribution device 2 to receive information, or the supervisor Since there is no need to notify the parent / guardian 11-1 of information, the supervisor / guardian 11-
1 can be reduced, and there is no need to use communication lines unnecessarily, so that there is an effect that a call charge can be reduced.

In the above embodiment, the case where the method of registering the scheduled behavior pattern of the kindergarten / child 10-1 to be monitored together with the time information in the PHS network system 1 has been described, The present invention is shown in FIG.
, The storage means B2-2 of the position information distribution device 2
Base station identification I of scheduled behavior data of children / children 10-1
By recording D in advance, the comparison means A2
The same effect can be obtained by comparing the base station identification ID of the scheduled action data with the received base station identification ID and determining whether or not they match with each other using -3. Further, the position information distribution device 2 in the present embodiment does not rely on the person carrying the operation or makes the person aware of carrying, so that there is no risk of damage and the security of the person carrying the person is always ensured. it can.

(Second Embodiment) Next, a position information distribution method according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The position information distribution system according to the present embodiment shown in FIG. 3 is different from the position information distribution system according to the first embodiment in that a map database 1-6 is further provided in the PHS network system 1.

According to this configuration, as information at the time of notification, in addition to the address database 1-5 determined from the location registration database 1-2, the map database 1-6 is used.
Thus, map information corresponding to the address can be provided. Therefore, the location of the child / child 10-1 can be indicated on the map by a marker for the notification destination device 11-10 designated by the supervisor / guardian 11-1.

With such a location information service function using a map, even if the supervisor / guardian 11-1 has a poor understanding of the land and it is difficult to specify a specific place only with the address, the search is performed. The effect that can be used for is obtained. The means for notifying the supervisor / guardian 11-1 may be displayed on the mobile phone 11-2 or PHS 11-3 owned by the supervisor / guardian 11-1, or may be displayed on the mobile phone. 11-2, via PHS11-3,
It may be displayed on the car navigation system 11-4.

Further, the information may be distributed to the Internet connection device 11-6 such as a personal computer where the supervisor / guardian 11-1 is located via the Internet network 12-1. Also,
PHS 11-3 owned by supervisor / guardian 11-1
And car navigation 11- via PHS 11-3
In the case where the search is made while moving while searching, if a marker is added to the location of the supervisor / guardian 11-1 as data to be displayed on the map to indicate the location, the data is displayed on the map. It is informative.

As described above, both the location of the supervisor / guardian 11-1 or the location of the vehicle 11-5 to be boarded and the location of the child / child 10-1 to be searched can be displayed. From the current position of the parent / guardian 11-1, it is possible to more specifically determine what route to follow to reach the location of the child / child 10-1 to be searched. There is an effect that can be.

Further, the position information distribution method and the distribution device of the present invention can be used even when the scheduled action of the monitored person is suddenly changed and the scheduled action registered in the server 1-1 needs to be changed. The planned behavior data registered in 1-1 is transmitted to the supervisor / guardian 11-1 by using the mobile phone 11-2, the PHS 11-3, or the like, or the Internet connection device 11- such as a personal computer. Use 6,
Server 1-1 via the Internet network 12-1
Can be rewritten by accessing.

Further, this is directly performed by the position information distribution device 2.
Is not changed by operating the child, the child / child 10-1 carrying the position information distribution device 2
It is possible to arbitrarily perform the change setting of the scheduled action on the position information distribution device 2 even when the user is away from the guardian 11-1 and the position detection operation is actually performed.

Further, since the police 30-1 can access the server 1-1 to obtain the location information of the child / child 10-1 to which the map data has been added, the supervisor / guardian 11-1 can be obtained. In addition, since the police 30-1 can quickly respond to the investigation activities that were organized, the case can be prevented beforehand or resolved promptly.

Further, by outsourcing the monitoring person to the security company 30-2, the server 1-1 is provided with the security company 30-2.
2 can access and obtain the position information of the child / child 10-1 to which the map data has been added. For example, the supervisor / guardian 11-1 can
Home 21-1, which is the range of action of kindergarten / child 10-1 to be monitored, facilities 22-1, such as kindergarten / nursery school / school,
If you are far from the destination of 23-1 such as lessons / schools / friends' homes and cannot respond in case of emergency, security company 30-2
Since it is possible to respond promptly by entrusting position monitoring to an individual, accidents can be prevented beforehand or resolved promptly.

(Third Embodiment) Next, a position information distribution method and a distribution device according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration of a position information distribution system for realizing the position information distribution method according to the third embodiment of the present invention. The position information distribution system and the position information distribution device according to the present embodiment shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 are different from the position information distribution system and the position information distribution device according to each of the above embodiments in that the PHS network system 1 has a power control. A determination / storage unit 1-7 is provided, and the position information distribution device 2 includes a clock function 2-4, an uninterruptible power supply 2-41,
The difference is that a power supply control unit 2-5 and a storage unit C2-6 are provided.

According to this configuration, the power control determination / storage means 1-7 determines whether or not the power-on / off control for the position information distribution device 2 is to be performed based on the scheduled action data registered in the server 1-1. It has a function of storing the control content for the information distribution device 2. That is, the location information distribution device 2 intensively monitors the movement time zone in the planned behavior pattern of the kindergarten / child 10-1 to be monitored, and turns off the power of the location information distribution device 2 in other cases. And the use time can be secured for a long time.

Next, operations of the position information distribution system and the distribution device according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference mainly to FIG. 6 in addition to FIGS. FIG. 6 shows an example of a monitoring cycle when going to school, which occurs when the position information distribution system and the position information distribution device according to the third embodiment of the present invention are implemented, and a supervisor / guardian 1 on a holiday.
It is a figure which shows the example of the monitoring period when spending with 1-1.
The monitoring cycle is changed according to the state on weekdays, and the moving time zone is monitored frequently or continuously.
-1, school 22-1, and cram school 23-1,
The monitoring cycle has been extended. At the same time, power-on / off control is performed at any time.

When spending the holidays with the supervisor / guardian 11-1, the monitoring cycle is extended. Home 21
-1, If you are in a known place such as a kindergarten, nursery school, school facility 22-1, or the like, a supervisor or guardian 11-1 such as a guardian or a teacher is nearby, so the monitoring cycle is long, Or there will be no need for monitoring.

The same applies to a bedtime at bedtime or the like.
In these time zones, the power of the position information distribution device 2 is automatically turned off, so that a long use time can be secured. The power-on / off control is performed by setting the power-on / off time in advance in the storage unit C2 of the position information distribution device 2.
-6, or the power control judgment / storage means 1-7 judges the power state operation to be set according to the contents of the position registration data from the position information distribution device 2,
This power state operation information can be transmitted via a wireless line, and the information in the storage means C2-6 of the position information distribution device 2 can be rewritten.

In the position information distribution device 2, the storage means C2-
6 is set in the clock function 2-4 operated by the uninterruptible power supply 2-41, a request signal from the clock function 2-4 generated when this time comes is reached. Thus, power on / off control can be automatically performed via the power control means 2-5. For example,
When it is confirmed that the child / child 10-1 has returned home by receiving the base station identification ID of the base station A 21-2 at the time of return of the child / child 10-1, the behavior of the child / child 10-1 is scheduled. Since it is an action, the data in the location registration database 1-2 matches the scheduled action data registered in the server 1-1.

The power control judgment / storage means 1-7 stores the position information data of the position registration database 1-2 and the server 1-
When it is confirmed that the scheduled action data registered in the server 1 matches the scheduled action data, it is determined from the scheduled action data registered in the server 1-1 that the monitoring cycle can be lengthened, and the base station A21-2. A power-off request is transmitted to the position information distribution device 2 through the network. The position information distribution device 2 which has received this signal turns off the power supply by the power supply control means 2-5.

At this time, the power control judgment / storage means 1-7
Notifies the position information distribution device 2 to turn on the power at the time corresponding to the wake-up time of the kindergarten / child 10-1 in the next morning,
The position information distribution device 2 stores this time in the storage unit C2-6. Based on this information, the next morning, the child / child 10-1
Wake-up time, the position information distribution apparatus 2 automatically turns on the power via the power control means 2-5 in response to a request signal from the clock function 2-4 operated by the uninterruptible power supply 2-41. can do.

After the power is turned on, the position information distribution device 2
Transits the state to the reception state, and the child / child 10-1
Is located at home 21-1, it receives the base station identification ID of base station A 21-2 and performs location registration. PHS
Power control decision / storage means 1 of network system 1
7 indicates that the power of the position information distribution device 2 has been turned on from this information.

As described above, since it is necessary to perform monitoring intensively during the travel time of the kindergarten / child 10-1, after that, when going to the school 22-1, for example,
The power control determination / storage unit 1-7 determines that the monitoring cycle must be shortened from the scheduled behavior data registered in the server 1-1, and sends the information to the position information distribution device 2 through the base station A21-2. On the other hand, power-off / on cycle information is transmitted or continuous operation information is transmitted. The position information distribution device 2 continues monitoring in this state.

When the kindergarten / child 10-1 moves to the service area B 22-3 in which the destination facility 22-1 such as a kindergarten / nursery school / school is located, the position information distribution device 2
Receives the base station identification ID from the base station B 22-2, the base station identification ID stored in the storage unit A2-1 is updated, so the location registration is performed again.

Therefore, the location information of the location registration database 1-2 is updated via the base station B22-2. Thereafter, the power control judgment / storage unit 1-7 stores the server 1-1.
In view of the scheduled behavior data registered in the base station B, it is determined that the monitoring cycle may be lengthened, and the power supply to the position information distributing apparatus 2 via the base station B 22-2 is performed, for example, at a cycle of about 30 minutes. Request to enter.

The position information distribution device 2 that has received this signal
Is turned off again by the power control means 2-5. Thereafter, the position information distribution device 2 automatically receives the request signal from the clock function 2-4 operated by the uninterruptible power supply 2-41 via the power supply control means 2-5 at a cycle of about 30 minutes. Is turned on.

After the power is turned on, the state of the position information distribution device 2 transits to the reception state, and if the child / child 10-1 is still in the kindergarten / nursery / school facility 22-1, the base station B22-2 Will be obtained. At this time, if the acquired base station identification ID matches the previously acquired base station identification ID, the location information distribution device 2 again
The power is turned off. Hereinafter, such an operation is performed continuously and periodically.

When approaching the time period of returning home, the power control determination / storage means 1-7 determines that the monitoring cycle must be shortened, based on the scheduled action data registered in the server 1-1. The power supply short cut-off cycle information or the continuous operation information is transmitted to the position information distribution device 2 through the base station B22-2. In such a state, the position information distribution system continues to monitor the position information distribution device 2. After the power is turned on, the position information distribution device 2 changes its state to the reception state, and the base station B22-2
Will be received.

When the child / child 10-1 moves to the service area 21-3 where the home 21-1 to which he / she returns is located, the base station ID of the base station A 21-2 is received. Since the station identification ID is updated, location registration is performed again as described above.

As described above, the behavior of the child / child 10-1 is a scheduled behavior, and therefore, the location registration database 1-2 is used.
And the scheduled action data registered in the server 1-1 match, and the power control judgment /
The storage unit 1-7 determines that the monitoring cycle can be extended, based on the scheduled action data registered in the server 1-1, and determines that the position information distribution device 2 can be extended through the base station A21-2.
Sends a power-off request. The position information distribution device 2 that has received this signal, by the power control unit 2-5,
Turn off the power.

Next, during the series of monitoring control operations described above, for example, the child / child 10-1 moves from the service area D24-3 of the base station D24-2 to the service area E25-3 of the base station E25-2. The case of moving to is described as an example.

[0063] The location information distribution device 2 is a base station D24-2.
When the base station identification ID is received, the base station identification ID is updated. Server 1
In response to this, the difference between the location information data stored in the location registration database 1-2 and the scheduled behavior data registered in the server 1-1 causes the child / child 10
Since the action of -1 is out of the range of the scheduled action, the PHS
Immediately notify the supervisor / guardian 11-1 via the notification means 1-4 of the network system 1. Further, the power control determination / storage unit 1-7 determines that the monitoring cycle must be made dense, and does not issue a power-off request to the position information distribution device 2 via the base station D24-2. The continuous operation information will be transmitted.

When the service area covering the location of the child / child 10-1 moves to the base station E25-2, this information is reported to the supervisor / guardian 11-1. In this way, each time the child / child 10-1 moves, the notification is continued.

As described above, in the location information distribution system according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the power control judgment / storage means 1-7 is provided in the PHS network system 1, and the location information distribution device 2 Clock function 2-4, uninterruptible power supply 2-41, power supply control means 2-5, storage means C
With the provision of 2-6, the time for performing the monitoring operation of the position information distribution device 2 can be set optimally, and the power on / off control for different states such as standby and transmission of the position information distribution device 2 is executed. Therefore, the long-term operation of the position information distribution device 2 can be ensured.

The kindergarten / child 10-
When an arbitrary supervisor / guardian 11-1 is present near 1, the monitoring by the location information distribution device 2 is not necessary, and the operation is automatically stopped, so that the location information distribution device 2 is stopped. Power consumption can be reduced.

(Fourth Embodiment) Next, a position information distribution method and a position information distribution device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the monitoring target person using the position information distribution method and the distribution device according to the embodiment of the present invention is
Since a young person such as the child 10-1 is assumed, the location information distribution device 2 needs to have the following features.

First, the position information distribution device 2 has a structure that does not need to be operated by the kindergarten / child 10-1. This is not only because the child / child 10-1 who is the wearer is too young to learn the operation method of the position information distribution device 2, and even if he or she knows, he / she plays the prank. This is because there is a possibility that a stop, a function stop, a malfunction or the like may be caused, and the original purpose may not be achieved. Furthermore, in the unlikely event that the kidnapper / kid 10-1 operates and makes a report, the kidnapper may find out the kidnapper and consequently endanger him or her.

Secondly, a structure that does not make it difficult for the child / child 10-1 to wear it and makes it easy to forget to wear it every day. It is desirable that the structure be such that the supervisor / guardian 11-1 habitually wears the child / child 10-1 daily.

Hereinafter, the position information distribution device 2 that satisfies the above conditions will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is an external view of an example in which the position information distribution device 2 used in the position information distribution systems according to the first to third embodiments of the present invention is formed integrally with a name tag. In order to satisfy the above-mentioned conditions, the position information distribution device in the present embodiment has a shape without any operation unit or display unit, and is easy to attach to clothes. The shape of the name tag that is always carried. The internal configuration is composed of a card-type PHS unit 4-1 and a battery 4-2. An external interface 4-3 is provided on the lower surface, and a safety pin 4-4 for attaching the name tag to clothes is provided on the lower surface. I have. Also, the card type PHS unit 4-
1 and the battery 4-2 may be inserted.

As shown in this figure, since the position information distribution device 2 has no operation unit or display unit, it cannot be directly operated, but the external interface 4-
3, the basic setting, the input of the scheduled behavior data, the setting / change of the facility in each base station A21-2,.
Status setting, battery remaining amount confirmation, battery charging, and the like can be performed. As the external interface 4-3, RS232C
Such as serial interface, infrared communication, IRD
A, weak radio, Bluetooth, or the like may be used.

The input / output device used for the location information distribution device 2 may be a dedicated optional device or the like.
By connecting an Internet connection device 11-6 such as a personal computer owned by the supervisor / guardian 11-1 to the external interface 4-3 of the position information distribution device 2, basic settings of the device and input of scheduled action data, etc. And the state of the setting information and the remaining battery level can be confirmed. If the PHS can be operated from another PHS using the transceiver function, the external interface 4-3 can be operated.
Can be eliminated.

The external interface 4-3
Instead, the server 1-1 on the PHS network system 1 is directly accessed from the Internet connection device 11-6 such as a personal computer owned by the supervisor / guardian 11-1, and then the notification means 1 is sent from the server 1-1. -4, the base station A21-2 and the wireless communication to the position information distribution device 2 to input basic settings of the device and scheduled behavior data, and to check the status of such setting information and remaining battery power. And so on.

As described above, the position information distribution device 2 used in the position information distribution system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention has a shape without any operation section or display section and is easy to attach to clothes. In addition, the appearance should be in the form of a name tag that is always carried when going to school and going to school. The internal configuration of the location information distribution device 2 includes a card-type PHS unit 4-1 and a battery 4-2,
An external interface 4-3 is provided on the lower surface, and a safety pin 4-4 is provided on the lower surface, so that the position information distribution device 2 is attached to the clothes. In this way, the child / child 10-1 who is the monitoring target does not need to learn the operation, and performs intentional mischief, and further, due to an erroneous operation, a power supply stop, a function stop, a malfunction, or the like. Danger can be eliminated. In addition, child / child 10-
The supervisor / guardian 11-1 only needs to confirm that the location information distribution device 2 is attached to the clothing of the child / child 10-1 so that the user 1 does not forget to carry the location information distribution device 2. Therefore, it can be worn every day without forgetting.

(Fifth Embodiment) Next, a position information distribution device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The position information distribution device according to the present embodiment shown in FIG. 8 differs from the position information distribution device according to the third embodiment shown in FIG. 5 in that the position information distribution device 2 periodically measures the remaining battery level. Battery voltage measuring means 2
-7, comparing means B2-8, and battery voltage threshold 2-9.
Are provided.

Next, the operation of the position information distribution device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
With this configuration, the position information distribution device 2 measures the battery remaining amount by the battery voltage measuring unit 2-7, and compares the battery remaining amount value with the battery voltage threshold value 2 in the comparing unit B2-8.
Compare with -9. The position information distribution device 2 consumes the battery by operating, but when the measured remaining battery level falls below an arbitrary threshold, the supervisor / guardian 11
-1 to encourage battery charging or battery replacement,
Via the PHS network system 1 (FIG. 4), the notification destination device 11-10 designated by the supervisor / guardian 11-1
Automatically notifies that the remaining battery level has fallen below an arbitrary threshold value.

The position information distribution device 2 thus performs
By notifying the supervisor / guardian 11-1 of the battery consumption, it is possible to prevent the functional stop of the position information distribution device 2 due to the battery consumption. Also, the location information distribution device 2
After the supervisor / guardian 11-1 performs battery charging or battery replacement, the PHS network system 1 notifies the supervisor / guardian 11 that the battery of the location information distribution device 2 has become normal. Since the notification destination device 11-10 designated by -1 is automatically notified, the supervisor / guardian 11-1 can know that the battery has become normal.

The location information distribution device 2 is set in the supervisor / guardian 11-1 and stores, for example, scheduled action data stored in the server 1-1 or storage means B2.
The power consumption can be calculated by the CPU 2-d as the control means based on the scheduled action data stored in -2. If -1 inquires of this result, it is possible to know how much use time can be secured. Thereby, the supervisor / guardian 11-1 does not need to worry about when the battery runs out.
A sense of security can be given to the guardian 11-1. Furthermore, if the kindergarten / child 10-1 is unknown, an optimum monitoring action can be realized based on the remaining use time and the search situation.

The calculation of the time during which the location information distribution device 2 can be used is not performed on the location information distribution device 2 side, and the battery voltage information along with the location registration information is transmitted to the server 1-1 on the PHS network system 1. Send it to the server, calculate it on the server 1-1 side, and send the supervisor /
The mobile phone 11-2 (FIG. 3) or PHS 11-3 (FIG. 3) owned by the guardian 11-1, or the notification destination device 11
-10 can be notified of the calculation result.

As described above, the position information distribution device 2 used in the position information distribution system according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention calculates the remaining battery level of the position information distribution device 2. The power consumption of the location information distribution device 2 is reduced as much as possible, and the notification destination device 11-10 is informed of how much use time can be secured for the state control cycle designated by the location information distribution device 2. be able to.

[0081]

The position information distributing apparatus and method according to the present invention are configured as described above, and in particular, position information at an arbitrary time which can be grasped from a scheduled action of a carrier of the position information distributing apparatus is registered in advance, Being aware of unscheduled actions compared to the actions of the mobile phone allows the system to automatically notify the observer and continue monitoring activities only when an unscheduled action is taken. No optimal monitoring activities can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a position information distribution system for realizing a position information distribution method according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of the position information distribution device shown in FIG. 1 in detail;

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration of a position information distribution system for realizing a position information distribution method according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration of a position information distribution system for realizing a position information distribution method according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the configuration of the position information distribution device shown in FIG. 4 in detail;

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a monitoring cycle that occurs when the position information distribution system and the distribution device according to the third embodiment of the present invention are implemented.

FIG. 7 is an external view of an example of a position information distribution device integrated with a name tag according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a configuration of a position information distribution device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 PHS network system 1-1 Server 1-2 Location registration database 1-3 Comparison means 1-4 Notification means 1-5 Address database 1-6 Map database 1-7 Power control judgment / storage means 1-10 PHS telephone Network 1-11 Public telephone network 10-1 Children / children 11-1 Supervisor / guardian 11-2 Cellular phone 11-3 PHS 11-4 Car navigation system 11-5 Vehicle 11-6 Internet connection device 11-10 Notification destination Device 12-1 Internet network 12-2 Mobile phone network 21-1 Home 21-2 Base station A 21-3 Service area A of base station A 22-1 Facilities such as kindergarten / nursery school / school 22-2 Base station B 22-3 Service area B of base station B 23-1 Learning / Juku / Destination of friend's house 23-2 Base station C 23-3 Service of base station C Area C 24-2 Base station D 24-3 Service area D of base station D 25-2 Base station E 25-3 Service area E 26-2 of base station E Base station F 27-2 Cellular phone base station A 30- DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Police 30-2 Security company etc. 2 Location information distribution apparatus 2-a Antenna 2-b RF module transmission / reception part 2-c Microphone 2-e Base station ID detection means 2-d CPU 2-1 Storage means A 2-2 Storage Means B 2-3 Comparison means A 2-4 Clock function 2-41 Uninterruptible power supply 2-5 Power control means 2-6 Storage means C 2-7 Battery voltage measurement means 2-8 Comparison means B 2-9 Battery voltage Threshold value 4-1 Card type PHS unit 4-2 Battery 4-4 Safety pin 4-3 External interface

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Claims (15)

[Claims] A transmitting / receiving unit for wirelessly transmitting / receiving information to / from a base station; a base station ID detecting means for detecting a base station ID received from the base station; First storage means for storing the obtained base station identification ID, comparison means for comparing the received base station identification ID stored in the first storage means with the previously detected base station identification ID, When the comparison result in the comparing means indicates that the two base station identification IDs are different, control is performed such that position information including the received base station identification ID and reception time is wirelessly transmitted to the base station via the transmission / reception unit. And a means for distributing position information. 2. The position information distribution apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a voice acquisition unit for monitoring surrounding voices. 3. The position information distribution device according to claim 1, wherein the position information distribution device has a thin name tag shape. 4. The position information distributing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the outer shape portion has no operation portion or display portion. 5. A second storage means for writing a power-off / on time, and power-off / on time information written in the second storage means, and a request signal is sent when the corresponding time comes. The position information distribution device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising clock means for outputting, and power supply control means for automatically controlling a power supply in response to the request signal. 6. A battery voltage measuring means for measuring the voltage of a battery, and a comparing means for comparing the measured battery voltage with a predetermined battery voltage threshold value and for notifying a monitoring person of the result by the control means. The position information distribution device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising: 7. The control unit calculates a usable time from the remaining amount of the battery and a predetermined state control cycle of the position information distribution device from the comparison result by the comparison unit, and calculates the calculated result. The location information distribution device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the transmission / reception unit notifies a supervisor via the base station. 8. A comparison between the base station identification ID received from the base station and the previously detected and stored base station identification ID. If the base station identification ID is different, location information including the received base station identification ID and the reception time is obtained. A position information distribution device that wirelessly transmits to the base station, a position registration database that stores position information received from the base station, and a server that preliminarily registers scheduled behavior data that is grasped from a scheduled behavior of the monitored person at any time. A comparison system that compares the scheduled behavior data of the server with the location information stored in the location registration database, a network system including a notification unit that performs wired or wireless transmission via a telephone line, and a comparison result in the comparison unit. And a notification destination device for receiving the position information from the position information distribution device and confirming the state thereof. Location information distribution system. 9. Scheduled behavior data, which is grasped from scheduled behavior at an arbitrary time of a monitored person, is registered in advance, and when a base station ID received from the base station is different from a previously detected base station ID. The position information of the monitoring target including the received base station identification ID and the reception time is stored, and the stored position information of the monitoring target and the registered scheduled action data are stored only when they differ as a result of comparison. A position information distribution method comprising the steps of notifying a notification destination device of position information of a monitoring target person. 10. The location information distribution method according to claim 9, further comprising the step of adding the location of the person to be monitored to the map data as the information to be notified. 11. The location information distribution method according to claim 10, further comprising the step of adding the location of the monitored person and the position of the monitored person to be searched to the map data as the notified information. 12. The location information distribution method according to claim 9, further comprising a step of arbitrarily setting and changing control of power-on / off in a standby or transmission state. 13. The method according to claim 9, further comprising a step of arbitrarily setting and changing a scheduled behavior pattern of the monitored person and power-on / off control in a standby and transmission state from an external device. Location information distribution method described in. 14. The location information distribution method according to claim 9, further comprising a security company entrusted as said monitor. 15. The location information distribution method according to claim 9, wherein the monitor includes a police.