JP2004013234A - Automatic collection system of vehicle accident circumstance information - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an automatic collection system of vehicle accident circumstance information capable of immediately providing the circumstances of an vehicle accident to the site of an insurance company and automatically forming a necessary document independently from a driver in the accident. <P>SOLUTION: A vehicle accident image storage/transmitting device 1 comprises a CCD camera 5 mounted on a rear-view mirror or the like, and a vehicle image storage box 4 which makes the camera take images of the front of a vehicle according to ignition on. The device periodically stores the image data, various pieces of sensor information, certificate number, vehicle number, vehicle model and the like (which are collectively referred to as vehicle state information with image) in a memory, and transmits, when an impact is detected, them to an accident receipt site 3 through a network. The accident receipt site 3 comprises a Web server 15, an accident table automatic generating device 16, a DB server 17, and a printer 18. It receives and stores the vehicle state information with image from the vehicle accident image storage/transmitting device 1, retrieves, on receipt of the report of an accident, the vehicle state information with image corresponding to the reported vehicle number and certificate number, and automatically forms a vehicle accident receipt table with image. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a vehicle accident situation information automatic collection system that sequentially captures and saves images external to a vehicle and transmits the images to an insurance company site.
[0002]
[Prior art]
There is a device that records images immediately before and after a traffic accident of a vehicle so that the situation at the time of the accident can be grasped.
[0003]
For example, in the vehicle-mounted accident video and audio recording device disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-39939, a monitoring camera and a microphone 1 are connected to a storage device 2 via a video transmission cable 8 as shown in FIG. A data cable 9 is connected to the recording start / stop device 3. Further, the power supply device 10 is connected to the power supply device 4 by a power supply cable 10.
[0004]
That is, the monitoring camera and the microphone 1 are installed inside or outside the vehicle, and the video and audio of the approaching vehicle are acquired and recorded in the storage device 2.
[0005]
Then, when a traffic accident occurs, the storage device 2 is removed so that the situation at the time of the accident immediately before and immediately after the accident can be grasped.
[0006]
On the other hand, in the event of an accident, the automobile insurance policyholder contacted the "accident reception service" by telephone and later described the situation at the time of the accident in the accident reception table of the insurance company.
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the above-mentioned conventional vehicle-mounted accident video and audio recording device disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-39739 only registers video and audio in the storage device, so that the situation can be understood by analyzing the recorded data in the storage device. Will be.
[0008]
That is, there is a problem in that work for analyzing the recorded data occurs, which results in an increase in cost.
[0009]
Also, the insurance company pays the insurance money for a car accident after receiving the accident reception table prepared by the driver, checking the contents and preparing necessary documents. At this time, if the conventional apparatus as described above is used, the insurance company analyzes the recorded data and confirms that the contents of the accident reception table are not different from the contents of the recorded data.
[0010]
Therefore, in the insurance company, there is a need for a person who analyzes the contents of the recorded data to make an image and a person who compares and checks this image with the contents of the accident reception table, so that there is a problem that it takes time and cost. .
[0011]
Furthermore, in the event of a vehicle accident, the driver will report to the relevant organization by telephone, but most of the time, the panic will occur immediately after the accident, and it will not be possible to tell the other party the exact situation In most cases, for example, there is a problem that even if a report is received from the insurance company, it is not possible to immediately determine a coping method and an insurance procedure.
[0012]
In addition, there is also a problem that the driver cannot accurately reflect the situation in the accident reception table because the time has already passed when the accident reception table was created.
[0013]
The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems. A vehicle accident that allows an insurance company's site to immediately obtain the situation at the time of a vehicle accident, and that can automatically create necessary documents without a driver at the time of an accident. The purpose is to obtain an automatic situation information collection system.
[0014]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention provides an automatic vehicle accident situation information collection device in which a terminal provided in a host vehicle captures and stores an image outside the vehicle, and collects a video portion at the time of a collision from the stored image to a server via a network. System.
[0015]
A terminal provided in the vehicle, an imaging unit having a field of view outside the vehicle,
An antenna for a mobile phone network, and an impact sensor for detecting an impact received by the vehicle;
A storage device entirely covered by a housing having a high-strength structure, wherein the imaging unit, the antenna, the impact sensor, and the sensor for detecting the ignition ON in the vehicle are connected by a dedicated cable, and when the ignition ON is detected. A line is connected to the server, and images taken by the imaging unit are taken in at regular intervals and stored, and when the impact exceeds a certain level, a predetermined number of images are stored in advance from the stored images. A means for transmitting the stored vehicle number and the information as image-attached information to the server is incorporated in the housing.
[0016]
The server receives and saves the image information, and when the vehicle number is input, allocates the image information having the input vehicle number from the stored image information, Means for displaying the assigned information with the image in a list and displaying the image of the information selected in the list on a screen, and when the image displayed on the screen is designated as an accident image, Means are provided for reading a pre-stored insurance policy number corresponding to the linked car number, and incorporating it into an accident reception slip together with the specified accident video and printing it.
[0017]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a vehicle accident situation information automatic collection system according to the present embodiment. This vehicle accident situation information automatic collection system is a system constituted by a vehicle accident image storage / transmission device 1, a network 2 (mobile phone network, the Internet), and an accident reception site 3. FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of the vehicle accident image storage box 4.
[0018]
As shown in the figure, a vehicle accident image storage / transmission device 1 connects a small CCD camera 5 to a vehicle image storage box 4 with a cable 9, connects a mobile phone antenna 7 with a cable 10, and connects a vibration sensor 8 to a cable. 11 is connected. In addition, it is connected to a car navigation system 6 with GPS via a cable 12. Further, it is connected to various sensors such as a speedometer, a tachometer, an operation box, and an accelerator condition by a cable 13.
[0019]
That is, the vehicle accident image storage / transmission device 1 places the CCD camera 5 on a rear-view mirror or the like, and causes the vehicle image storage box 4 to photograph the front of the vehicle with the ignition ON. The information, the security number, the vehicle number, the vehicle type, and the like (collectively referred to as image-attached vehicle status information) are periodically stored in a memory, and transmitted to the accident reception site 3 via a network when an impact is detected.
[0020]
On the other hand, the accident reception site 3 is composed of a web server 15, an automatic accident table creation device 16, a DB server 17, a printer 18, and the like, and receives and saves vehicle status information with video from the vehicle accident video storage / transmission device 1. Then, when an accident is reported, vehicle status information with a picture corresponding to the reported car number and securities number is assigned, and a car accident reception table with a picture is automatically created.
[0021]
(Details of each device)
The vehicle accident video storage box 4 includes an interface 21 for connecting the CCD camera 5 and the CPU 28, a video capture 22 for capturing video data into a computer, a flash memory 23, a communication IC 24 for a mobile phone, a vibration sensor 8. Interface 25 with various sensors, input device 26 (keyboard) for inputting vehicle number, securities number, name, securities company name, etc. in advance, display 27, vehicle number, securities number, name, securities A memory 29 for storing a company name and the like is fixed to the substrate, and the inside of the box is molded with a non-heated molding material. The above-mentioned flash memory 23 has a memory area for 20 frames (corresponding to 20 seconds) and sequentially stores vehicle-mounted information with video at one-second intervals.
[0022]
Further, the vehicle accident image storage box 4 is formed of, for example, an aluminum plate of about 5 mm (10 cm to 20 cm), and has several columns inside to provide strength. As shown in FIG. 3, a display 27 and an input device 26 are provided on the side surface of the box frame, and the side surface 4b is covered with a cover plate 4a. The cover plate 4b and the side surface 4b are fixed by screws.
[0023]
When the ignition is turned on, the CPU 28 operates the CCD camera 5 to cause the video capture 22 to capture video data at one-second intervals and store it in the flash memory 23 (with date and time). At this time, various sensor information (tachometer, speed, etc.), information of the vibration sensor 8, and GPS information obtained by the car navigation 6 are stored. Further, the line is connected to the accident reception site 3 using the communication IC 24 for the mobile phone (charging according to the data amount).
[0024]
Then, when the vibration sensor 8 receives a vibration (shock) of 50 kg weight, the vehicle status with the image of the previous 10 seconds (10 frames) in the flash memory 23 is immediately transmitted to the accident reception site 3 via the network. .
[0025]
On the other hand, the accident slip automatic creation device 16 of the accident reception site 3 includes an accident location map creation processing unit 30, an accident image allocation processing unit 31, a traffic accident slip creation processing unit 32, and the like.
[0026]
The accident-time image allocation processing unit 31 allocates all the image-related accident situation information having the vehicle number input by the operator, and summarizes the image-related accident situation information near the time at which the notification was received from among these, and lists this. And display it on the screen.
[0027]
Then, when the video file number in the list displayed on the screen is selected, the accident-time image allocation processing unit 31 converts the image of the accident situation linked to the video file number from the DB server 17 into an accident. An optimal image for determining the situation is determined.
[0028]
When the accident situation information with video is selected, the accident location map creation processing unit 30 assigns a map centered on GPS data (latitude, longitude) of this information from GIS 19 (Geographic Information System). Further, the moving direction is obtained from the GPS data of the selected situation information with video and the GPS data several seconds before (for example, 10 seconds). Then, a vehicle image indicating the moving direction is embedded in the center of the map.
[0029]
The traffic accident slip creation processing unit 32 assigns the format of the accident reception slip from the DB server 17, and incorporates the image of the CCD camera into this format and also incorporates the map with the vehicle image generated by the accident location map creation unit 30.
[0030]
Also, the date, time, and time of the GPS data of the selected accident situation information are incorporated in a predetermined column. Further, a vehicle number, a security number, and the like are incorporated in predetermined columns.
[0031]
The DB server 17 has customer information. The customer information includes a security number, a name, an address, a telephone number, a vehicle number, a vehicle type, and the like. In addition, the form of the accident receipt form is stored. Furthermore, the insurance policy corresponding to the policy number is stored.
[0032]
The operation of the vehicle accident situation information automatic collection system configured as described above will be described below with reference to the sequence diagrams of FIGS.
[0033]
As shown in FIG. 4, the vehicle accident video storage / transmission device 1 mounted on the vehicle is activated by turning on the ignition (d1). That is, when the ignition is turned on, power is supplied to the vehicle accident image storage box 4 of the present apparatus, and the CPU 28 performs an initial setting for activating each device (d2).
[0034]
The CPU 28 checks each part upon activation, and establishes a line with the accident reception site 3 (connects to the mobile phone network by the WAP protocol) (d3).
[0035]
Then, an image from the CCD camera 5 mounted on the upper or lower part of the rearview mirror, GPS data (latitude, longitude, date, time) from the car navigation 6, various sensor data (speed, tachometer, steering wheel angle, etc.), The data of the vibration sensor is captured (d4, d5, d6, d7) and stored in the flash memory 23 (d8).
[0036]
The video data is captured from the CCD camera 5 using the video capture 22.
[0037]
Next, the CPU 28 determines whether or not one second has elapsed (d9). If one second has elapsed, the CPU 28 determines whether or not there is an impact based on whether or not the data of the vibration sensor 8 indicates 50 kg weight (excluding the vehicle weight). It is determined whether or not (d10). The impact may range from 30 kg weight to 70 kg weight.
[0038]
If it is determined in d10 that there is no impact, the image from the CCD camera 5, the GPS data (latitude, longitude, year, month, day, time) from the car navigation 6 again, various sensor data (speed, tachometer, steering wheel angle, etc.) Then, the data of the vibration sensor is fetched and stored in the flash memory 23.
[0039]
If it is determined in d10 that there is an impact (the vehicle has collided with something), 10 frames (10 seconds before) of the flash memory 23 are allocated (d11), and this is sent to the accident reception site 3 for the mobile phone. Transmission is performed using the communication IC 24 (d12). For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the data is transmitted as transmission data in which the camera image information fp and various sensor information are added after the header information.
[0040]
On the other hand, the web server 15 of the accident reception site 3 performs communication using the http protocol, and stores the accident status information with video from the vehicle accident video storage / transmission device 1 in the DB server 17 (d13). If there is no accident report, the DB server deletes the stored data after 30 minutes.
[0041]
That is, the DB server 17 of the accident reception site 3 stores the accident status information with video when the vehicle is hit by something and receives an impact.
[0042]
Then, in the case of an actual accident, the driver calls the accident reception site and informs of the car number, name, telephone number, accident situation and the like.
[0043]
The operator operates the personal computer to display the accident status information with the image of the DB server 17 as shown in FIG. 7A using the vehicle number notified as a key (d14). At this time, when a large number of video-related accident status lists (for 10 seconds) exist in the DB on the same day, the accident-time image allocation processing unit 31 transmits all video-related accident status information having the notified vehicle number. Allocate and summarize the accident situation information with video near the time when the report was received from these, and list this on the screen.
[0044]
Then, when the operator clicks the video file number in the allocated list, the accident-time image allocation processing unit 31 displays the image of the accident situation linked to the video file number from the DB server 17 to the accident situation. Determine the optimal image to determine. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the accident situation with video shown in FIG. 7B has been determined as the optimal image.
[0045]
With this determination, the accident location map creation processing unit 30 reads, from the GIS (Geographic Information System), map data with a radius of 20 m centered on the latitude and longitude of the GPS data of the determined accident situation information with video ki (ki) ( d16).
[0046]
Next, the traffic accident slip creation processing unit 32 reads the format of the accident reception slip from the DB server 17, and embeds the accident situation information ki (image, address, securities number, etc.) with the map and the selected video in this format. (D17). For example, a vehicle accident reception slip as shown in FIG. 8 is created.
[0047]
Therefore, at the time of an accident, the insurance company can obtain an accident receipt slip with the image of the other vehicle, the map of the accident site, the security number, the name, the address, the insurance amount, the vehicle type, etc. almost simultaneously with the report. . For this reason, the amount of payment according to the accident situation and the vehicle type can be determined in a short time without human intervention.
[0048]
In addition, when the driver submits a handwritten accident receipt at a later date, it is possible to check whether the contents are correct from the automatically created accident receipt.
[0049]
Furthermore, when the other vehicle has the video storage / transmission device 1 with video, the site automatically creates an accident receipt for the other vehicle.
[0050]
For this reason, it is possible to receive the report of the other party's vehicle number, obtain an accident reception slip with the other party's image, and compare them with each other.
[0051]
The operation of the CPU of the above-mentioned box 4 is supplemented by using the flowchart of FIG. The CPU 28 determines whether the ignition is ON (S1).
[0052]
If it is determined in step S1 that the ignition is ON, the line is connected using the URL code of the accident reception site (S2).
[0053]
Next, the CCD camera 5 is turned on (S3). Then, the frame number of the flash memory 23 is set as the head number (S4). Next, it is determined whether or not one second has elapsed (S4). If it is determined in step S4 that one second has elapsed, an image taken by the CCD camera is taken in, and the image is stored in the frame of frame number fi (S5). Next, the GPS data of the car navigation system, the vibration sensor values, and various sensor information are stored in the frame of the frame number fi (S6).
[0054]
Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the vibration sensor indicates an impact equal to or more than 50 kg weight (excluding the weight of the vehicle: the load that the vehicle receives from the outside) (S7).
[0055]
If it is determined in step S7 that a shock has been received, an image combining the security number, car number, mobile phone number, etc. of the memory 29 with the data stored in f1, f2,. The associated accident situation information ki is transmitted (S8). Next, it is determined whether the ignition is off (S9). If it is determined that the ignition is off, the frames of f1, f2,... F10 are cleared (S10), and the ignition off is transmitted to the site (S11). At this time, the vehicle number is transmitted.
[0056]
On the other hand, the reception site receives and stores the accident situation information ki with a picture, and when the value of the impact shows a large value (for example, 5000 kg or more), the accident situation information ki with the picture immediately received is displayed on the screen. Display and generate alarm sound.
[0057]
As a result, the site operator can immediately recognize that an accident has occurred, and since the information ki includes the mobile phone number, the site can call the driver.
[0058]
In the above embodiment, after the ignition is turned on, the CCD camera is turned on and the image is taken in every second. However, the car navigation system is passing through a dangerous area (intersection, curve) or in the dangerous area. When the arrival is notified, the CCD camera may be operated.
[0059]
Further, in the above embodiment, the CCD camera 5 is configured to photograph the front, but a rear CCD camera for photographing the rear of the vehicle, a left CCD camera for photographing the left and right directions of the vehicle, and a right CCD camera are provided. These images may be stored in a flash memory and transmitted only when an impact or danger area is reached.
[0060]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, an image outside the vehicle is photographed by the imaging means forming the terminal on the vehicle side, and taken into a device inside the housing having a strong structure. When the information is received, the server transmits the image-attached information obtained by combining the predetermined number of images and the vehicle number to the server via the network.
[0061]
The server receives the image information and, when the vehicle number is input, displays the image information having the vehicle number on the screen and allows the user to select an optimal image.
[0062]
Then, the selected image and the security number stored in advance corresponding to the vehicle number are printed on the accident receipt slip.
[0063]
For this reason, the insurance company can immediately obtain the accident reception slip on which the image indicating the situation at the time of the vehicle accident is printed, and the effect of easily calculating the amount of insurance payment from this image is obtained.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a vehicle accident situation information automatic collection system according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of a vehicle accident image storage box 4.
FIG. 3 is an external view of a vehicle accident video storage box 4.
FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram illustrating the present embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a sequence diagram illustrating the present embodiment.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a format of transmission data according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an accident status information list with video according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a vehicle accident reception slip obtained at the site of the present embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the vehicle accident video storage device according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a schematic configuration diagram of a conventional vehicle-mounted accident video and audio recording device.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Vehicle Accident Video Storage / Transmission Device 2 Network 3 Accident Reception Site 4 Vehicle Accident Video Storage Box 5 Small CCD Camera 16 Accident Table Automatic Creation Device 30 Accident Location Map Creation Processing Unit 31 Accident Image Allotment Processing Unit 32 Traffic Accident Slip Creation Process Department

Claims (4)

A vehicle accident situation information automatic collection system in which a terminal provided in the own vehicle shoots and accumulates an image outside the vehicle, and collects an image portion at the time of collision from the accumulated image to a server via a network, ,
The terminal provided on the vehicle,
Imaging means having a field of view outside the vehicle;
An antenna for the mobile phone network,
An impact sensor for detecting an impact received by the vehicle;
A storage device entirely covered with a housing having a high-strength structure,
The image pickup means, the antenna, the impact sensor, and the sensor for detecting the ignition ON in the vehicle are connected by a dedicated cable, and when the ignition ON is detected, the line is connected to the server, and the image taken by the image pickup means is fixedly spaced. When the impact exceeds a certain level, a predetermined number of images and the vehicle number of the vehicle stored in advance are stored in the server as image-attached information when the impact exceeds a certain level. Incorporating means for transmitting in said housing,
The server comprises:
Means for receiving and storing the image information, when the vehicle number is input, assigning the image information having the input vehicle number from the stored image information,
A means for displaying the assigned information with video in a list, and displaying a video of the information selected in the list on a screen,
When the image displayed on the screen is designated as an accident image, the pre-stored insurance policy number corresponding to the vehicle number linked to the accident image is read, and the designated insurance card number is specified in the accident reception slip. And means for printing together with the accident image. The terminal is
Means for storing the driver's mobile phone number and insurance policy number in a memory in the housing, and when the collision exceeds a certain level, incorporating the mobile phone number and the policy number into the information with video and transmitting the information. The accident status information automatic collection system according to claim 1, comprising: The terminal is connected to a device that outputs GPS data within the housing by a dedicated cable, and each time a video of the imaging unit is captured, captures and stores the GPS data, and incorporates the GPS data into the information with video. Having means for transmitting by
The server comprises:
When the GPS data is present in the image information selected from the list displayed on the screen, a map of a predetermined range centered on the latitude and longitude of the GPS data is extracted from the geographic information system, and is displayed on the map. Means for generating a vehicle image;
Means for determining the moving direction of the vehicle from the GPS data of all the video-attached information having the input vehicle number, and generating an accident site map in which the moving direction is added to the vehicle image on the map;
The vehicle accident situation information automatic collection system according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising means for incorporating the accident site map into the accident reception slip and performing the printing. 4. The vehicle accident status information automatic collection system according to claim 1, further comprising means for printing a date and time based on the GPS data on the accident reception slip.

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