JP2003162611A - Local community activating method by personal digital assistant - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow young and old and even child to operate easily and access a Web sites by using a simple personal digital assistant (PDA) to exchange communications and information among terminals and allow them to use it by responding to circle activities and business operations with close human relationships in the local community. <P>SOLUTION: A local community activating method allowing a multi-point remote/ close conference and information exchanges among portable devices by making portable information terminal devices such as a cellular phone, a PDA, a digital camera cooperate effectively on a specific-site and synchronize each other, wherein the specific-site watches and manages empty homes in cooperation with the portable devices to secure crime prevention and security and helps workers to bring efficiency to social activities, the method comprises an Web TV site to mutually foster closer ties with local inhabitants, promote partnership with other areas and activate public relations and local activities, and the method also comprises an insurance site to record driving states of vehicles to faster inquiries into accidents, etc., for efficiently responding to accidents in a vehicle community and scandals so as to enhance economic activities and social lives in cooperation with local communities. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a system for activating a community by using a portable information terminal device, and more particularly,
In view of the fact that portable information devices and terminal devices, which have been developing remarkably in recent years, have become inexpensive and high-performance and have improved usability, it has become possible to effectively use the functions regardless of age or sex. We will make the regional community closer to mobile information devices by using a broadband communication infrastructure that is being developed and a dedicated website that suits the purpose.

[0002] The present invention relates to connecting communities with each other through a communication infrastructure to prevent a sense of solidarity in a local community, exclusion of human relations, and high efficiency in promoting economic activities. In addition, the insurance site will allow automobile casualty insurance customers to use in-vehicle monitor cameras,
The purpose is to lend a driving data recorder to facilitate investigation of scandals such as accidents and theft, and to facilitate payment of insurance money to victims.

[0003]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, an individual has established a home page via an ISP (Internet Service Provider) to create a so-called individual site, an introduction of a corporation, and a store.

In any case, it is necessary to use a personal computer to access the homepage, and it requires professionals and considerable skill to create the homepage, which is not possible for general members of society. In addition, when involved in an accident such as a car, it was difficult to find out the truth because there were many expressions by sightings, perpetrators, and victims.

[0005]

Therefore, only a limited number of people who are skilled in computer technology can use the website, or open a home page to carry out a social life adapted to the information-oriented society. The gap between the rich and the weak, known as the digital divide, is widening.

[0006] As a deep problem of society, the relationship between human beings has become weak, and the digital divide has accelerated the relationship. Creating a reliable local community is now an urgent task.

[0007]

It is an object of the present invention to improve the serious disadvantages of the prior art, and to make the portable information terminal equipment, the broadband communication infrastructure, and the application software for activating the local community, which are particularly rapidly developed, easy for the weak to use. The purpose is to promote community creation and reform to a better social structure.

[0008]

A method for activating a local community by a portable information device according to the present invention for achieving the above object has the following configuration. That is, a dedicated site is provided to synchronize the portable information terminal devices with each other so that local residents can cooperate with each other, and plural pieces of information can be exchanged from a remote place as if they were nearby. When residents are close to each other at meetings and the like, terminal devices directly exchange information by means such as Bluetooth or IrDa, and if necessary, store and organize the information on a dedicated site.

[0009] The portable information terminal device allows local residents to easily exchange information in hobbies, daily household activities, side jobs, working from home, etc., thus expanding the community community. There is no doubt that this effect will make the economic ripple effect enormous.

[0010] The website can set up a webcast (web TV station) to broadcast information for the local community and enhance the activation of the local community. Webcasts can be used by local residents for shopping, hobbies and entertainment by interacting with mobile information devices and other terminal devices. Furthermore, it is possible to develop a larger and more efficient community by connecting multiple other communities, circle activities, and groups via a dedicated site.

In the present age of aging, declining birthrate, and transition to dual-income social structure, portable information terminal equipment is used for the care of the elderly, the monitoring and protection of infants and children, the security of crime prevention and theft, in order to facilitate smooth and efficient family life. Can be done by linking with a dedicated site.

To achieve this object, the portable information terminal device according to the present invention has various shapes. To confirm the actions of old people and children, buttons on clothes or bracelets on name tags,
It is built into a ring, necklace, etc. by making it extremely small. If necessary, when a key for requesting transmission of information is pressed from the terminal device of the master unit, the slave unit responds and sends the current position and information to the master unit or a dedicated site.

The term "revitalization of the local community" as used in the present invention means
Efficiently link dedicated websites, webcasts, information terminals at home, and portable information terminals carried by individuals, to close the community of people who share the same purpose and promote cooperation with other communities. hand,
It is intended to improve the economy and social life. Furthermore, by providing an insurance policy, it is intended to easily solve accidents, thefts, and scandals caused by the automobile society.

The inventor named these systems the MSMS (M / Soft / Mobile / Social System) MS Square system. The effective use of this MS square type portable information terminal device is intended to achieve the above-mentioned object.

[0015]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [First Embodiment]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.
It will be described based on. INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention strengthens and activates cooperation between local communities and communities by using mobile phones, personal digital assistants, and digital cameras that are generally available in the world, and contributes to solidarity among humans and development of local economy. Is what you are trying to do.

The local community society is becoming weaker year by year. Although there are factors that are accelerating the declining birthrate and aging population, the economic disparity between those who can use IT (information technology) well and those who cannot use it has become noticeable due to the development of the Internet society. The so-called digital divide has become apparent. IT is typified by a personal computer, but the personal computer itself requires appropriate skill acquisition and training to master it.

There is a so-called digital divide between those who can enjoy IT and those who can not enjoy it by making good use of personal computers. A variety of NPOs (None Profit Organa) were used to provide personal computer classes for senior citizens in the local community.
However, at present, it is not possible to use network application software.
Also, the commercially available software has many defects and is not easy to use. The current situation is that some companies manage to use specialists who are system administrators. The digital divide appears as a shadow for a serious society. recent years,
The frequent occurrence of US-style violent crimes can be attributed to this effect.

The present invention makes it possible to obtain a portable telephone, a portable information terminal device called PDA, and a digital camera at a reasonable price, and anyone can easily use them. You can easily connect to the Internet. INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can accelerate local community activity and economic activity by using these convenient portable information devices. The present invention is exactly
-Aiming to realize a system suitable for Japan.

In implementing this system, a wide variety of portable information devices are used. PD including mobile phones
A, personal computers, digital cameras, small e-mail dedicated devices, etc. With mobile phones, next-generation and next-generation mobile phone terminals and infrastructure have entered the practical period, and TV-like images have become available, and a wide variety of contents are being prepared.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the basic configuration of a terminal device used in the present invention. 11 is a system bus, 12
Is an arithmetic unit and a high-speed and low-power-consumption CPU for portable information equipment
To use. Reference numeral 13 denotes a screen using liquid crystal or the like, which can also be input by an electronic pen. The handwriting recognition adopted by many PDAs is possible. Easy-to-use software such as C-HTML is used for the browser.

An image difference detection circuit 14 detects the difference between the previous image and the currently input image at predetermined time intervals, and when a difference is detected, an alarm is issued. A terminal device is installed in an absence house or a car, and a difference detection is performed to detect an intruder, which can be used to prevent theft. 1
Reference numeral 5 denotes a camera and monitor attached to the terminal device, which is an image input unit. In a terminal mainly composed of a digital camera, it serves as a camera input unit.

Reference numeral 16 denotes an interface of a connecting portion of the terminal equipment to an external device, and in the present invention, 20 wireless antennas, 21
, And 22 is a microphone. mobile·
The Internet has PDC and PHS systems, and if a card with an antenna of several centimeters is inserted into the body of a mobile device, wireless Internet connection can be made. The 16 interface units can also be equipped with Bluetooth and IrDa, which use weak radio waves (not shown), as required.

Since Bluetooth and IrDa can communicate in a house or office space and do not require wiring unlike a LAN, they are expected to become popular as a wireless LAN in the future. Although not shown, 16 is a wired interface for a telephone line, an interface with other digital devices such as a PC, USB, IEEE,
RS232C, etc. can also be provided.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 17 denotes wireless or wired transmission,
It is a receiver. Indicates the communication unit of DoCoMo, J-phone, PHS, mobile phone. Further, this transmission / reception unit is also provided with a transmission / reception unit for Bluetooth and IrDa of weak radio waves. 18 is G
The PS receiver identifies the location and position of the terminal device from the satellite, and has a navigator function together with the map information. Furthermore, the portable information terminal device according to the present invention can notify the position of the terminal device via the wireless transmission / reception unit of 17. When a request for wirelessly notifying the position of the terminal device is received from the outside, GPS (Global Pos) is received.
It is notified by the function of the editioning system).

[0026] Such use is for wandering infants, the elderly,
Useful for searching for theft of cars. For example, if a wristwatch-type portable information device is attached to a person or an object, another portable information device is attached, or if an inquiry is made from a website, the position or place of the person or the object, the monitor camera provided in the device, or the surroundings. You can also see the scenery. If you hide this portable information device in a car and install it, you can notify the site of the location even if it is stolen, and you can monitor the surrounding scenery from the camera and send it to the site. Can be done easily.

The 15 cameras installed inside and outside the vehicle are
If an accident occurs, detailed accident information is recorded, which can be used to determine the cause of the accident. Accident information is recorded on the insurance company's site, 504 in FIG. 5, and the information at the time of insurance payment is provided.

The memory 19 shown in FIG. 1 is an input image from the camera 15; a screen buffer memory 13; voice storage from a microphone 22; voice notification synthesis memory 21 to a speaker; Temporary memory of time, user's PIM (Personal Information)
This is a storage unit for storing information such as ation management information.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the mutual relationship between the software structure of the portable information device and the communication network. This configuration shows the internal configuration of the portable information device shown in FIG.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 23 is a Microsoft Win that is commercially available as an OS for controlling the entire portable information device.
98, WinCE, IBM, Palm, Itron,
You can use a suitable one from B Tron, Linux, etc., or you can make your own OS and monitor.
The 24 intermediate languages are languages for coordinating and synchronizing with other portable information devices. For example, even devices having different OSs can cooperate and synchronize by interpreting with the intermediate language. Currently, portable information devices marketed by manufacturers are not compatible, but if the 24 intermediate languages are unified, the devices can cooperate with each other.

If the devices can cooperate with each other, the PIMs can be exchanged with each other and the information can be shared among the people who work together, and when several people work together, even if the locations are remote, Efficiency increases because you can work in an atmosphere as if you were working together. This is convenient because synchronization can be taken without depending on the OS.

Reference numeral 25 in FIG. 2 is application software. Various software is implemented according to the function of the portable information device. In the present invention, the minimum required application software is shown for the purpose of activating the area and the community by using the portable information device. Personal information, PIM for schedule management, browser for browsing software, handwriting recognition, personal authentication software, XML for document management
The language and other APIs and application software required for mobile information devices are installed.

Also included in this application is synchronization software for multipoint conferences for exchanging information between multiple people in a community. On the screen of the terminal device, the images of the people participating in the conversation are displayed in a divided manner. When the screen is small, the figure of the talking person is projected in a time-sharing manner.

Reference numeral 26 denotes an interface unit with the outside of the portable information device. As described with reference to FIG. 1, the wireless communication unit, the position detection unit GPS, and the interface I / F between the device are used. The antenna 36, the speaker 21, the microphone 22, and the camera 31 may be built in the main body of the portable information device. As with Walkman after receiving music distribution using a portable information device, walk around while putting the portable device in your pocket and putting headphones in your ear, or walking while talking on the phone with the microphone attached to the headphones. It is also possible.

With the camera 31 mounted on the portable device, it is possible to talk while looking at the face of the other party. You can enjoy not only music but also movies and still images for entertainment. Next generation IMT
The 2000 service has a high data transfer rate of 2 Mbps, and therefore enjoys an image similar to a TV.

The communication line 30 connected to the I / F of FIGS. 2 and 26 is connected to the communication network of 27. Two
The seven communication networks are telephone network, ISDN network, ATM,
Internet, mobile internet, wireless network,
There is a satellite communication network. Making full use of these infrastructure networks,
The purpose of the present invention is to strengthen the fellowship and cooperation between the local community and the community by using the portable information terminal device according to the present invention.

Reference numeral 28 indicates a base station of a mobile radio telephone company, and 29 indicates a website of the company. The morphological information terminal device according to the present invention communicates with other devices by the base station 2 of the mobile phone company.
8. Via website 29.

FIG. 3 shows the shape of the portable information terminal device according to the present invention. FIG. 3A shows a PDA type (Personal).
It is a digital assistant) terminal device. In FIG. 3, 32 is a PDA main body, 33 is a liquid crystal screen, 34 is an icon, 35 is a pen touch, and 36 is an antenna. 36 is a small memory type such as a compact flash (registered trademark) memory and has a structure to be inserted into the upper part of the main body of 32, and the type of the mobile phone can be changed depending on the content of 36.

For example, it may be PHS or PDC of NTT Docomo. In some cases, it is possible to transform into a European GSM or IMT2000 W-CDMA mobile phone. The same method can be applied to the next-generation mobile phone IMT2000.

The icon of 34 is touched on the screen of 33 with the pen of 35, and a menu of icons is displayed according to WinCE and other OS. Handwriting input can also be performed by touching the pen with 35. When 39 is used as a TV phone with a camera, it is possible to talk by displaying the face of the other party on the screen of 33 and one's face on a part of the screen. When conducting a multipoint conference, the faces of many people who participated are displayed on the 33 LCD screen. When conducting community activities, multipoint calling becomes an essential function. In this case, note P including the portable information terminal device
C, dedicated internet terminal equipment is used.

FIG. 3 (b) shows an example of a mobile phone.
33 is a liquid crystal screen, not only liquid crystal but also a plasma display with low power consumption in recent years, EL (Electro Lumin
has also been put to practical use. Reference numeral 34 is an icon indicating a menu, 35 is a touch pen, and 36 is an antenna, which does not actually project as shown in the figure. It is a size that can be stored in the main body.

Reference numeral 37 is a mobile phone main body, and 38 is a ten-key pad. A camera 39 is also called a com camera or an internet camera. Since the next-generation IMT2000 can send high-quality moving images, it will be possible to make videophone calls between mobile phones and PDAs. With the development of communication infrastructure, multipoint video conferences and telephone conferences as described above will also be possible.

FIG. 4 shows a digital camera type portable information terminal device. It uses a digital camera. Digital cameras are now used as personal digital assistant devices. The camera monitor screen is used for message display screen and input. FIG. 4A shows a front view of this digital camera type terminal device. Reference numeral 41 is a main body of the digital camera type portable information device, 42 is an optical viewfinder of the camera, and 43 is a camera lens, which is turned on when a lens cover (not shown) is opened. The power switch is turned off when the lens cover is closed. It is essentially a PDA that uses the digital camera itself.

Reference numeral 44 denotes a portable radio antenna, which is drawn large in order to emphasize it in the figure, but since it is actually housed in the camera body, the number of protrusions is small. As described with reference to FIG. 3, if the compact flash type wireless device is inserted into the upper part of the camera, the mobile phone can be transformed into various types such as PHS, PDC and IMT2000.

FIG. 4B is a view showing the back surface of the digital camera type PDA. Reference numeral 34 is an icon, and a menu is displayed by touching it with the pen touch of 45. A message is displayed on the display unit 47. When it is used as a camera, it displays the input video and the images captured in the past and stored in the memory. The image you just shot and the previous image will appear like an album, so you can enjoy it.

At the upper part of the main body of 41, there are a voice input, a microphone and a speaker (not shown), and conversation can be carried out like a mobile phone. Since the screen display of 47 is larger than that of a mobile phone, it is suitable for a multipoint conference, a telephone call by a large number of people, and a video conference. Further, it also has an e-mail function, and if the screen 47 is used to write characters and sentences by handwriting with the pen 45, it becomes a properly written mail sentence. Further, by adding a FAX function (not shown), handwritten texts or finely written texts can be transmitted / received to / from the partner FAX.

For example, if images taken in the past by a digital camera are made into an album-like form and up to 10 frames can be viewed, it is possible to hold a multipoint conference with 10 people including their own faces. In FIG. 4, the camera lens 43 is drawn in a fixed state, but the lens 43 may have a structure capable of rotating the direction of the lens on the upper side or the left and right sides of the camera, and may be configured like a TV phone. Digital cameras having such a structure are already on the market. You can also enjoy the music delivered from the site.

Since one digital camera and handy camcorder (digital video camera) are owned at home, it is convenient for multipoint conferences such as video conferences and chatting. Also, if you want to enlarge the screen in more detail, you can use it by connecting it to your home TV. This usage is exactly the same as ordinary digital cameras and video cameras.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of a site and a local community that connect the community to the home and activate the community activity by using the various portable information terminal devices described so far.
In the figure, 28 is a base station of a communication company, and 29 is an official site of the communication company. There are 27 communication networks that have the necessary sites for this community activity.

Reference numeral 53 denotes an MS (M / Soft) site, which is used for coordinating the terminal devices of the local community according to the present invention, for conversation with a plurality of terminal devices, for synchronization when exchanging information, and for other sites and communities. Also plays the role of binding. Reference numeral 52 is a financial settlement site for withdrawing money when a business transaction occurs. When performing financial settlement, strict personal authentication is required. A person who makes a payment in advance registers a password for authentication, an electronic signature, and an electronic seal stamp. Tangible things required for hobbies, family life, local activities,
Intangible distribution may require payment of money.

As a simple method, authentication can be performed by registering at the MS site, becoming a member, receiving an ID number, and if necessary, a password and one's own telephone number.

54 is a hobby on the web TV distributed to the area,
Broadcast information necessary for family life and local activities. 57-57m at each home with communication lines from communication networks 27 to 55
connected to n. The home 57 is connected to the home LAN by the home router 56. There are various home LANs such as wired and wireless, Brutus, IrDa, and the like. In recent years, broadband infrastructure has been developed for high-quality transmission, so it is better to support this.

Reference numeral 504 is a non-life insurance site such as automobile insurance, which records video and audio sent from a contracted vehicle in combination with ordinary automobile insurance.
You can also lend the equipment to be installed in the vehicle to the contract vehicle from the insurance company. For example, 31 vehicle exterior monitors and vehicle interior monitors 37 mounted on the vehicle 501 in FIG. 5 correspond to this. It becomes a live proof when an accident is involved or another vehicle running is involved in the accident.

The monitor camera 31 can be equipped with a fish-eye lens so that the entire circumference can be photographed 360 degrees, or can be equipped with a plurality of lenses so that the entire circumference can be included in the visual angle. In-vehicle camera 37
Can be a personal camera phone. The inside of the car, the inside of the car, and the outside scene seen from the inside of the car are recorded. It will be an important source of evidence in the event of an accident. Although these data are stored in the insurance site 504, they may be installed in a car with a structure that can withstand a fire or a severe shock like a flight recorder of an airplane.

Reference numeral 20 denotes a wireless antenna at home, which can be used not only for receiving TV, but also for directly transmitting / receiving information from a portable information device from the surrounding community. Reference numeral 31 is an information camera installed in the home, and several cameras are installed if necessary. In the case of FIG. 5, the number is two, but both can be operated from an external terminal device and a dedicated site. In addition, in the room, IEEE80
If a wireless LAN using 2.4GHz, 5GHZ band Bluetooth such as 2.11b, 11a is equipped, the usability will be improved.

With 31 indoor cameras, you can take pictures of 58 or 59 boastful pictures, or take a close-up picture of 57 goldfish and rare tropical fish that are pets. 60 is a bonsai that is raised as a hobby. You can also distribute these to like-minded friends in the community to hold a product evaluation.

The 31 camera can also be used as a security and security camera. If an intruder comes in, an alarm will be generated on the terminal. When the unauthorized access check is input to the terminal device, an image is sent by the camera 31. The pattern matching function in the portable information device compares images at regular time intervals, and if an intruder is detected, 57
A warning sound and message are played from a speaker (not shown) in the home. And follow up on 53 MS sites and if there is a possibility of theft or crime, contact the police or security company to detain intruders. The pattern matching function is also available on the dedicated site. You can also ask the site to manage your absence.

When not only an intruder but also an infant goes out at home, the inside of the home is occasionally monitored. If you can't watch on your mobile device, leave it to 53 MS sites to monitor at home. If the toddler lays out in bed and cries, he can also heal the music of healing and the gentle words of his mother. Furthermore, it is also a method that a squirrel robot for red chiyaku (not shown) comes out and becomes a play partner.

When a child plays mischief or begins to play dangerously, he / she should be careful with warning sounds, voices and images. If there is any danger, ask the MS site to visit a security company or a close family member near you to deal with it.

When going out, fire or gas leaks may occur in terms of disaster prevention.
If water leaks are detected, you can have 53 MS sites follow you and ask the fire department, security company, or your neighbors to take action.

When leaving the house for a long time outing or traveling, it is possible to take care of the pet on the portable information terminal device and the MS site. Pets such as dogs and cats are usually kept at veterinary hospitals, but they can also be left at home if they can be monitored and have tools for care.

The feed and water are provided at regular intervals from the "feed / water automatic supply device" (not shown) so that the owner can monitor them from a portable device. Further, the treatment of manure can be solved by installing a "manure treatment device" (not shown). For exercise and walking, you can open the door to the garden regularly and speak. In a house like an apartment without a garden, you can ask the service company to do it for you.

Animals other than dogs and cats can be used in the same manner. Monitoring is possible even overseas, and you can have 53 MS sites follow you. The MS site can be said to be a help site for everything related to the local community.

In FIG. 5, 501 is a car. The car has 31 monitor cameras. Alternatively, the portable information terminal device shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 is hidden in a part of the vehicle. There are two purposes. One is the prevention of car theft, and this portable information terminal device has a GPS function for specifying the position in addition to the camera. Recently, there have been many thefts of luxury cars. When you leave the car, you can leave your cell phone inside the car and out of sight.

When the car is not in a predetermined place, by calling the MS site immediately, it is possible to identify the place, the surrounding scenery, and the face of the person inside by using the mobile terminal device installed in the car. If it is stolen, contact the police from the site to have it captured.

The other is to install a portable information device in the car when a child or an important thing is left in the car and leave the car, and have the MS site follow the monitoring. If the temperature of the car rises and the child's health or life is impaired, contact the owner immediately or ask the fire department or police rescue for rescue. The MS site can also check the behavior of children in the car.

These two on-vehicle monitors can be independently monitored by the person himself with two portable information devices. The in-vehicle terminal device may be hidden and installed so as not to be noticed by others. If there is only one terminal, install one's own terminal in the car and request the MS site to monitor as described above. As described above, if there is only one portable information terminal device, it is possible to monitor at home or in car by linking with the MS site, and it is possible to widely support the actions of busy modern people.

Reference numeral 502 in FIG. 5 indicates the community of good friends group gathering in the area. 503 is a member of a good friend group, 37 is a mobile phone type information device, 32 is a PDA, 4
Reference numeral 1 denotes a digital camera type portable information device. In this example, they share their hobbies with each other.

When these mobile information terminal devices exchange information in close proximity to each other, they do not use the public network but directly use Bluetooth, IrDa, of the mobile device. The multipoint conference screen is displayed on the screen of the terminal device. There is no cross-linking because it can be synchronized by the terminal software. When using a public network, it is possible to synchronize at a dedicated site.

For example, Mr. A shows a picture that he drew at home, Mr. B shows his proud dog, and Mr. C shows a splendid bonsai. You can visit your home or villa and gather and enjoy such fairs.
The results of the fairs can be organized and stored on a dedicated site or can be broadcast on 54 web TV.

If such a gathering can occur spontaneously in various places, there can be many groups having the same purpose regardless of hobbies or actual profits. Such "rings" can spread and be broadcast on web TV to show off "a proud work" and invite more people to join. Some people even want to buy pictures and things. The MS site will arrange and deduct the payment at the 52 settlement sites.

The settlement site 52 can be connected online with a financial institution or a credit company for settlement. As for “friends” in 502 of FIG. 5, if it is a housewife at home, the topics such as childcare, cooking, beauty, etc. will be even greater. It is fun to broadcast the know-how here on 54 web TVs via the MS site. This web TV belongs to the local community and works with MS sites to search for lost pets, dogs, and elderly people, to screen video films made by locals, to introduce local stores, and to overseas. There are lots of travel videos and introductions to hidden places.

FIG. 6 shows a proud pet as a "good friend group".
FIG. 6 is a diagram in which information terminal devices show each other at 502 in FIG. 5. FIG. 6 (a) 61 is a pet dog, (b)
62 is a proud goldfish kept at home. (C) 63 is a vase with venerable ikebana and vase.

It is also possible to make a live broadcast to each other in real time using a monitor camera from home. Since 61 and 62 in FIG. 6 are pets, they show various expressions. There are times when she has a good face, looks, and is charming. You can enjoy the appearance that you think is good by holding a fair with still images and videos. The loveliness of pets heals community members and improves the relationships between them.

A pet auction can also be held. I also want the children of my dog here, and the desire to breed with my dog. Besides pets, flowers, plants, paintings,
There are various things such as antiques.

6 (c) and 63 are flower arrangements. There is also a request to have this kind of arrangement taught.
In addition to ikebana, kimono tailoring, amateur bands, drawing classes, astronomical observation, etc.
The auction will be introduced on the MS website and on the web TV of the local community. Useful for revitalizing local communities.

[Second Embodiment]

Next, the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
It will be described based on. FIG. 7 shows a schematic diagram in which the settlement site 52, the MS site 53, the web TV 54, and the communities 71, 72, and 7 mn are linked together centering on the communication network 27. It is a broader version of FIG. 5 described above. Through 27 communication networks, the region can be expanded nationwide and globally to connect the local communities organically.

Of course, there are insurance sites shown in FIG. 5, which are not shown here. Although the insurance site 504 in FIG. 5 has explained the automobile non-life insurance, the insurance peculiar to the community may be set. For example, important pet medical insurance,
Medical insurance is provided not only for dogs and cats but also for special pets such as turtles and reptiles. We will also introduce a special veterinarian.

[0080] Local activities have become widespread, and festivals,
You can feel a sense of solidarity and interaction with regions with different cultures. With the detonation of villages and towns and the tendency of land subsidence in rural areas, nowadays, new culture and economic revitalization can be realized with sites and mobile information terminals.

[Third Embodiment]

FIGS. 8, 9 and 10 show a third embodiment according to the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing a boasting pet product evaluation meeting by the “good friend group” 502 as described above with reference to FIG. 5, using the portable information terminal device.

In step S801, the home is accessed by the mobile terminal device. In step S802, the camera of the home is operated from the portable information device to photograph the proud pet. In step S803, the proud pet is received by one's terminal device and delivered to the terminal of the gathered companion, or if there is a large-screen TV, it is copied there for everyone to see.

In step S804, a predetermined time is waited for the pet to take a good pose. In step S805, a still image and a moving image of several seconds are stored for the part with a satisfactory expression, and the still image is saved. In step S806, this video is registered in the MS site. These operations S801 to S806 are repeated with each other.

In step S807, the pet images are downloaded from the MS site to each other and evaluated with like persons. Determine the best work in step S808. The best work will be registered on the MS site and aired on the local web TV. The MS site may own the rights with the permission of the copyright owner, the pet owner.

If there is a person who wants or wants to obtain the image, if he / she applies to the MS site, the image is downloaded to the terminal device of the person who wants to obtain the image at a predetermined fee. MS site as a reward
Impose points on the producer. For example, this point is collected from a shopping mall in the local community, and if a predetermined point is accumulated, it can be exchanged for a prize in the store. Occasionally, the shopping center sends a mobile device owner a questionnaire about seasonal products by e-mail and adds points to the respondents.

The flow chart of FIG. 9 is a flow showing that a person who wants pets, paintings, plants, etc. accesses the MS site to negotiate and obtain prices. Those who want to buy will be registered on the MS site as the ones that are ranked high in the product fairs such as proud pets and paintings such as "friend group". 54 of FIG.
Since it will be broadcast on the web TV, there are people who want to buy it, people who want to buy it, if they are pets, children of their pets, and people who want to mate.

First, in step S901, the interested person accesses the MS site and has the list of pets he or she wants displayed in step S902. Step S903
, A list is displayed. In step S904, it is determined whether only the image is desired, the real or the child, or the mating is desired.

In step S905, the user desires to obtain a still image or a moving image of the desired pet. Step S
At 906, if the item requires billing, the MS site charges the bill on its behalf, and the settlement site in FIG.
Withdraw.

On the other hand, the real pet that was broadcast,
There are similar ones, their children, and people who want to mate. In step S908, the pet desired to be obtained. Step S9
At 09, the buyer submits the desired price to the MS site. In step S910, the MS site negotiates with the owner of the pet about the conditions and the like with the owner of the pet.

In step S911, it is determined whether or not the results of price negotiation have been completed. If the pet owner is not willing to let go or sell, skip this step and end this flow.

At step S912, the owner displays the willingness to transfer. Make a purchase contract. Step S9
In 13, the determined price is deducted from the settlement site 52 in FIG. In step S914, the pet is delivered to the purchaser.

The flow chart in FIG. 9 is an example in which the MS site mediates the pet applicant and the owner. In this case, pets include not only small animals such as dogs and cats, but also paintings, plants, and other hobby collections. In addition, when leaving a house on a trip, etc., MS the person who will take care of the pet.
Sites may mediate in a similar way. The reward may be added points, or may be decided in advance by negotiation. In either case, the MS site will be charged as a cost at a fixed rate for operation.

FIG. 10 shows a flow chart of an auction by the MS site. The MS site is, so to speak, a "help site" for regional activation. There should be many trays, gifts at the end of the day, and unnecessary items at each home. It can be said that it is a waste of resources to forget or throw it away in the warehouse of the house.
Others may be looking for something unnecessary there. The MS site is closely related to the area and the members are relatively close to each other. You can transfer unnecessary money to people who want to use it at a low price, and return the collected funds to the provider or use it to activate the town or area.

In step S101 of FIG. 10, an auction is conducted at the MS site. Step S102 displays a list of items to be auctioned. In step S103, when there is a desired item, it is clicked to present the purchase amount. If there are a plurality of applicants in step S105, the MS site compares them and selects the one with the best condition and price.

The MS site sets the deadline for the auction in step S106. For a predetermined time in step S107,
Wait for applicants. In step 108, the winning bid amount is determined according to the high price and various conditions from a large number of applicants.
The winning bidder is determined in step S109.

In step S110, the amount of money is deducted from the settlement site, and the successful bid is delivered to the purchaser in step S111.

[Fourth Embodiment]

The flow charts of FIGS. 11 and 12 show an example of using the mobile information terminal device and the MS site according to the present invention for security, safety and crime prevention. FIG. 11 shows a flow of monitoring the inside of the house from the outside when the housewife at home leaves the house while leaving the house. This is a flow for monitoring infants and children who are out of home. In step S112, the home is accessed by the portable information device from outside.

In step S113, the monitor camera installed in the house and the camera of the portable information device are operated to check the inside and outside of the home in step S114. Step S11
At 5, the child's condition is monitored. In step S116, it is detected that some abnormality has occurred in the child's condition.

For example, an infant who has been lying down is crying because of difficulty. In step S117, the portable information device generates or calls out a mother's voice. And step S
At 118, heal music and song. If it still does not stop crying, in step S119, a healing robot (not shown) is called to take care of the infant.

A home robot (not shown) treats such a child as a child, plays with, locks a house, monitors an intruder, takes in laundry when it rains unexpectedly, Monitor and protect from being in danger. When an abnormality occurs in the home, the home robot immediately contacts the portable information device and transfers the information to the MS site. The MS site checks each home away from home and lets the robot do what the home robot can do.

FIG. 12 is a flow chart of a countermeasure when a suspicious person invades the absence home or office. In step S121, an alarm is generated in the portable information device to notify that there is an abnormality. In step S122, the inside or outside of the house or office is checked.

In step S123, it can be recognized that an abnormality has occurred due to the pattern matching function. First, a warning is issued from this portable information device in step S124. If the suspicious person is found in step S125, the police is immediately notified or the MS site is contacted for treatment in step S126.

In step S127, a close-up photograph of the intruder is taken. In step S128, it is registered on the MS site and if it is not a close relative or a relative, there is a possibility of a crime, so the police is notified.

In step S129, some disaster occurred. There is a risk of fire due to heating of the frying pan while keeping gas on, smoke coming out, suspicious fire, tap water leaving the floor flooded, etc. In step S130, it is determined whether the risk of competing for a moment is high or low.

In step S131, since the degree of danger is such that there is no time left, the police and fire department are immediately notified. In step S127, a picture of the site is taken and it comes to the MS site.

[0108] In step S132, the gas is kept on, tap water is kept on, and the risk of child mischief is not so high. Therefore, ask the neighborhood house to contact you or notify the security company from the MS site. Then, the process is performed in step S133.

[Fifth Embodiment]

The flow chart of FIG. 13 is for the purpose of searching for theft, lost child, wandering old man using the device having GPS built in the portable information terminal device, and also showing the scenery and situation of the destination on the map for sightseeing and amusement. Is used for. Recently, GPS is cheap and has been integrated into an LSI with a small one-chip, so it has come to be used for various purposes. Not only the position but also the name of the place and the altitude can be displayed in combination with the map.

When traveling to the highlands or mountainous areas, the altitude above the sea level can be displayed and the location is also displayed. digital camera,
A handy camcorder is convenient because it can display not only the date and time but also the place name and place where it was taken and print it out. Since the changes and trajectories are memorized in the mobile device from moment to moment, it can be applied to research and exploration with a purpose, and as described in Fig. 5, it can also be used as valuable evidence data when an accident is encountered.

In step S141, the portable information device is attached to the exploration target. Of course, if you carry it yourself, store it in your own clothes and belongings.

In step S142, when the site is requested to monitor, the MS site monitors. If you don't ask the site, you can ask someone else to monitor it for you on another device. It can also be used to monitor the behavior of children, to wander the elderly, prevent theft of cars and valuables, and prevent misplacement. In this case, the portable terminal device is not limited to the one shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, and may be a transmitter and GPS only, or a very small device having an integrated camera function.

A tag type, a wristwatch type, a tie pin type, a ring type, a piercing type, a lighter type, a button type of clothes and the like can be envisioned. In particular, it is good to manage valuables, and small ones are recommended so that others do not know.

In step S143, the scenery transmitted from the mounted object can be confirmed. In step S144, if there are no objects left or no children or old people are present, the site is requested to search. In step S145, the client is notified of the current position and movement grasped on the site.

In step S146, the client and the person in charge of the site judge from the trajectory of the movement of the exploration object whether or not it is abnormal. It can be assumed that children and old people are not in a predetermined place, cars are out of place, and valuables are in other places.

In step S147, it is determined to be abnormal. The site specifies the location and location of the target and notifies the owner and requester. In step S148, when the portable information terminal device attached to the target object has a camera, the image of the site is monitored and the requester is notified.

In step S149, if the crime is a crime such as theft, lost child, abduction, etc., or wandering of an old man, which is dangerous, the police are asked to protect and capture in step S150. If there is no crime or danger, the family and the person themselves will resolve the situation.

In addition to searching for crimes and lost property, this embodiment is useful for mounting on a carrying tool such as a person or a car for grasping information at the site, or for mounting on a pet for grasping the position and searching for a lost child. Demonstrate.

According to each of the embodiments described above, activation of the area can be achieved by using the next-generation mobile phone and portable information terminal equipment without using a computer such as a personal computer or a server.
It is possible to improve local economy, exchange between regions, and close human relationships. Anyone can easily use the device, and each community from children to the elderly can be created. It is also a driving force to promote stagnant economic activity because it can easily participate in other communities.

Here, in each of the above-described embodiments, the shape realized as the function of the portable information terminal device may be not only a fixed object but also clothes, ornaments, goods worn by a person, a house, an office. The device placed in the home may have a structure integrated with home appliances. For example, it may be placed in a refrigerator, AV equipment, or TV set.

[Sixth Embodiment]

FIG. 14 shows the system configuration of the sixth embodiment. This system uses CAN (Car Area
Network), LIN (Local Interc)
connect Network), USB (Universal)
IEEE 1394 is used for the Rsal Serial Bus), the I-square C bus, and the information system.

In FIG. 14, the power train LAN
141 high-speed LANs, body-type 142 low-speed LANs, and information-type 143 LANs. High speed CA for engine control, air bag, ABS (brake), accelerator control system (not shown in 141)
N.

Reference numeral 142 is a body LAN for controlling the meter, door control, headlamp, power window, and power seat at low speed CAN.

Reference numeral 143 is an automobile information system LAN.
As the form of LAN, IEEE 1394 or the like is used. 1
Reference numeral 44 denotes a monitor camera in the vehicle, which corresponds to the camera 37 in FIG. Reference numeral 145 is an exterior monitor camera, which is an omnidirectional camera corresponding to 31 in FIG. Reference numeral 146 is a communication telephone device such as a mobile telephone or an in-vehicle telephone.

Reference numeral 147 is a CD changer, an audio device, 148 is a car navigation system, and 149 is a communication transceiver and antenna. 150 is an in-vehicle recorder,
It corresponds to the flight recorder of an aircraft. This data is sent to the insurance site 504 in FIG. 5 and the operation history of the car and the scenes inside and outside the car are sent to be stored in the site. The condition here is that you have a contract with an insurance company.

FIG. 15 is a flow chart for explaining the correspondence between a car accident and an insurance company site in the sixth embodiment. S151 is an in-vehicle monitoring camera, 14 in FIG.
4 shows the activation of the inside and outside cameras of the vehicle. Reference numeral 152 denotes a recorder equipped with the scenery inside and outside the vehicle and voice.
Logging to. In S153, the data is sequentially transmitted to the insurance site 504. In S154, it is recorded in the database of the insurance site.

At S155, an accident unfortunately occurred. In S156, it is determined whether the vehicle is the own vehicle or another vehicle, and in S157, the vehicle is the own vehicle. Immediately call the fire department if you are injured by the police. On the other hand, the insurance site 504 not only records the situation of the accident, but also detects the occurrence of the accident on the insurance site when the accident vehicle cannot be contacted by the passengers to the police and fire department due to the damage of the accident vehicle. Arrange for rescue and accident handling.

At S158, the situation of the accident is recorded in the recorder 150 equipped with it and transmitted to the insurance site.
In step S159, the cause of the cause is investigated from the recorded situation of the accident, the inside and outside of the vehicle. A police investigation is conducted in S160.

At S161, the insurance company makes a decision based on these situation materials according to the accident situation. There are also cases where other vehicles, accidents involving people, and destruction of other people's homes, fences, and other equipment, destroying the vehicle. Appropriate payment of insurance money can be made by judging from the data from the monitor camera equipped with the accident situation. In S162, the insurance company pays the insurance money to the victim or compensates for the personal and physical damage to the vehicle.

In S163, the accident situation of the vehicle of another person is recorded. In S164, police requested information on the accident. With the consent of the person concerned, the person himself or from the site of the insurance company will provide the materials to the police. S1
At 65, it is performed based on the information provided for investigating the accident of another vehicle.

In this embodiment, not only the accident of the own car but also the running condition is recorded, so that the evidence of the condition of other accidents and scandals can be obtained. For example, there are many applications such as theft in a parking lot and surveillance of infants.

Auto insurance is available to anyone who owns a car. According to the present invention, the situation of scandals such as accidents and thefts can be determined by the surveillance camera mounted on the vehicle by only adding a few percent to the insurance amount paid by the subscriber. or,
Even if you are involved in a serious accident, the data recorder installed in the car will record the situation and audio, so you can easily find the cause. Police investigations can also easily pursue accidents and criminals.

[Effects of the Invention]

Since the present invention is constructed and functions as described above, even people who cannot handle personal computers, children, and elderly people can use the personal digital assistants and mobile phones to connect people and activate local activities. Economic effect can be enhanced. In addition, people living alone, infants, children, the elderly,
It is possible to monitor and care for sick people from a mobile device, so that they can concentrate on their work with peace of mind.

It is possible to carry out daily operations on behalf and manage them using a dedicated website using a communication network. The website can contact the relevant government agencies as necessary to prepare for crime prevention and disaster prevention. The insurance site keeps a record of the car situation of each person who has insurance, so the evidence is clear even if you are involved in an accident, so you can investigate the cause, identify the criminal in a scandal, and inform the victim. Accurately make arbitrage decisions for insurance claims.

Since the shape of the portable information terminal device can be built into various everyday items, it can be worn by a person being monitored or cared for, or stored in a valuable item that needs to be stored and managed by his / her own portable information device. Or you can manage it on your behalf through a dedicated website.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an internal block configuration diagram of a mobile information terminal device.

FIG. 2 is a block configuration diagram showing a relationship between an internal software configuration of a mobile information terminal device and a public communication network.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a shape of a mobile information terminal device.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a shape of a digital camera type portable information terminal device.

FIG. 5 is a system configuration diagram showing the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the idea of the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a system configuration diagram showing a second embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a third embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the third embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the third embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a fifth embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a system configuration diagram showing a sixth embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the sixth embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

11 system bus 12 CPU 13 screen input / output device 14 moving image difference detection unit 15, 31, 39 monitor camera unit 16, 26 external interface unit 17 transmission / reception unit 18 GPS 19 memory unit 20, 36, 44 antenna 21 speaker 22 microphone 23 OS 24 intermediate language 25 application software 27 public communication network 28 wireless base station 29 carrier website 30, 55 public network communication line 32 mobile information terminal, PDA 33, 47 input / output screen 34 icons 35, 45 touch pen 37 camera Mobile phone type information terminal 38 Key button 41 Digital camera type mobile information terminal 42 Finder 43 Lens 46 Flash lamp 51, 57, 57 mn General household 52 Payment site 53 MS site 54 Web TV station 56 Router 57, 2 Ornamental fish 58,59 Painting 60 Plants 501 Cars, transportation equipment 502 Local community 503 people, community members 504 Insurance site 61 Pet dog 63 Ikebana 71, 72, 7mn Communities 141 High-speed LAN 142 Car-mounted low-speed LAN 143 Car-mounted information LAN 144 Car monitor camera 145 Car monitor camera 146 Car phone, Car phone 147 CD, Audio 148 Car navigation system 149 Car data recorder

─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁷ Identification code FI theme code (reference) H04M 11/00 302 H04M 11/00 302 (72) Inventor Yoshinori Sakai 6-6 Higashiueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo No. 1 Takanaga Building M Soft Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Masahiro Iida 6-6-1, Higashi Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Takanaga Building M Soft Co., Ltd. F-term (reference) 5K101 KK11 KK18 KK19 KK20 NN06 NN07 NN12 NN17

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A method for effectively utilizing a portable information terminal device for an event, event, etc. in a local community, a public communication network and a dedicated website for the local community, a web television broadcasting station, an insurance site for vehicles, etc. A common dedicated website for cooperating terminal devices with each other, a synchronization means for facilitating the information exchange between the terminal devices via the site, and a Bluetooth device for exchanging information between the terminal devices in close proximity. , IrDa, etc., a method for activating a local community by means of a portable information device, which is provided with means for storing and registering information on a dedicated site as needed. 2. A portable information device according to claim 1, wherein means for inputting information such as video and audio from another information device installed at a predetermined location, and operation of the other information device There are means for controlling the input of information such as video and audio, means for performing pattern matching on the input information at regular intervals and issuing an alarm when there is a difference, and means for determining an abnormality and coping with an abnormal situation. A method for revitalizing a local community by using a portable information device, which is equipped with a dedicated site. 3. The portable information device according to claim 2, wherein the portable information device is provided with means for monitoring the interior of a house and transmitting sound and images for healing to infants, the elderly and the sick. To revitalize local communities. 4. The dedicated site described above comprises means for organizing and storing information from portable information terminal equipment and other terminal equipment and transmitting information to the terminal equipment, and is a settlement means for distribution and sale. A method for revitalizing local communities using mobile information devices, which is equipped with a dedicated site and a web TV broadcasting site for public relations and publicity. 5. The web television broadcasting site, means for broadcasting information transmitted from a mobile information terminal device for the purpose of hobbies, tastes, and advertisements, and means for receiving responses such as questionnaires from viewers and orders for television shopping. A method for revitalizing a local community using a portable information device, characterized by being bidirectional. 6. The web television broadcasting site described above comprises means for broadcasting on a plurality of networks formed by means of portable information terminal equipment and other terminal equipment, and means for cooperating regional networks. A method for revitalizing a local community by using a portable information device. 7. The portable information terminal device according to the above, a telephone function, a GPS function as a position information transmitting function of the terminal device, a pattern matching function for detecting a difference between the image before and after the time axis, and A method for activating a local community using a portable information device, which is provided with an information input / output function and a camera function. 8. The form of the portable information terminal device is a mobile phone type, a mobile computer type, a digital camera type, a button to be worn on clothes, a tie pin type, a toy built-in type, or the like according to the purpose. A method for activating a local community by using a portable information device, which is provided with various functions. 9. The insurance site according to claim 1, which provides a service to be added to a car damage insurance subscriber, records the status of the accident, and makes a decision on the insurance money for the victim and the accident. A method for activating a local community by using a portable information device, which is characterized in that the cause can be easily investigated. 10. The method for activating a community by means of a portable information device according to claim 9, further comprising means for lending a car-mounted monitor-camera and a running recorder to an automobile insurance subscriber from an insurance company.