JP2004161121A - Burglar notification device and emergency notification system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent theft of a vehicle by giving a burglar alarm and burglar notification even when equipment on the vehicle is destroyed or dismounted. <P>SOLUTION: Operation confirming processing of the equipment such as periodical communication processing between two of the equipment on the vehicle and the equipment outside the vehicle is carried out. When the detection signal of the vehicle burglar is received from the equipment on the vehicle or when communication abnormality between the two of the equipment generated in case of the equipment on the vehicle being destroyed or dismounted is detected, the equipment outside the vehicle gives a burglar alarm of the vehicle to the owner of the vehicle and informs an emergency information center of the burglar of the vehicle. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a theft notification device and an emergency notification system that are useful when a vehicle is stolen or when there is a risk that the vehicle may be stolen.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an anti-theft system installed in a vehicle is known. Generally, in this anti-theft system, devices such as a theft detection sensor, a buzzer, and an indicator are installed in the passenger compartment, and when the vehicle is stolen, if the theft detection sensor detects the theft of the vehicle, the buzzer outputs Warning processing such as a warning sound and warning lighting by an indicator is executed. Further, there is a vehicle in which a wireless device or the like is mounted in a vehicle compartment, and when the vehicle is stolen, the wireless device reports the theft of the vehicle.
In addition, the vehicle is equipped with an immobilizer, the key and cylinder of the vehicle communicate by radio, etc., and when both devices agree, or multiple codes corresponding to each and the corresponding address information are stored. In some cases, the vehicle can be moved by turning the key only when the code and address correspond to each other, and the vehicle cannot be moved otherwise (for example, see Patent Document 1).
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-10-194087 (pages 2-3, FIG. 1)
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional anti-theft system, devices such as a theft detection sensor, a buzzer, an indicator, a wireless device, and an immobilizer installed on the vehicle are used to monitor theft of the vehicle and to provide an alarm or theft when the vehicle is stolen. To perform the notification, it is not enough to take measures such as destruction or removal of equipment on the vehicle, and if these equipment can not be started normally due to destruction or removal of equipment on the vehicle, theft alarm of the vehicle or There is a problem that a theft report cannot be executed.
The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem. Even if devices on the vehicle cannot be started normally due to destruction or removal of the devices on the vehicle, theft alarm, theft, etc. It is an object of the present invention to provide an excellent theft notification device and an emergency notification system that can make a notification reliably, prevent the vehicle from being stolen beforehand, and can detect the vehicle early even if the vehicle is stolen.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above object, the theft reporting device of the present invention is mounted on a vehicle, and when the vehicle is stolen by a theft detection sensor, the vehicle is stolen by communication means. A theft detection unit that notifies a theft signal indicating that the theft detection unit is provided outside the vehicle, periodically communicates with the theft detection unit, and is notified of the theft signal by the theft detection unit. A theft monitoring unit that issues a theft report in response to communication with the vehicle, and performs a periodic communication with the theft detection unit when the theft of the vehicle is detected by a theft detection unit mounted on the vehicle. If not, the theft monitoring unit outside the vehicle executes a theft report of the vehicle.
With this configuration, even when the vehicle owner is not near the vehicle, the vehicle theft alarm of the theft monitoring device outside the vehicle can reliably notify the vehicle owner that the vehicle is stolen, The vehicle can be prevented from being stolen.
Also, when communication between the theft detection device on the vehicle and the theft monitoring device outside the vehicle is not performed normally due to destruction or removal of equipment on the vehicle, the theft alarm of the theft monitoring device outside the vehicle may be performed. Accordingly, it is possible to surely notify the owner of the vehicle that the vehicle is stolen, and to prevent the vehicle from being stolen.
Further, in the theft reporting device of the present invention, the theft monitoring unit executes the theft alarm when communication with the theft detection unit is interrupted.
With this configuration, when the communication between the theft detection device on the vehicle and the theft monitoring device outside the vehicle is interrupted due to destruction or removal of the equipment on the vehicle, the vehicle's theft alarm of the theft monitoring device outside the vehicle outputs an alarm. In addition, it is possible to surely inform the owner of the vehicle that the vehicle is stolen, and to prevent the vehicle from being stolen.
Further, in the theft reporting device of the present invention, the theft detection unit notifies the theft signal by stopping communication with the theft monitoring unit.
With this configuration, it is possible to notify the theft monitoring unit that the vehicle is stolen without outputting a theft signal from the theft detection unit via electrical connection or radio waves, and the theft monitoring unit can determine that the vehicle has been stolen.
Further, in the theft reporting device of the present invention, the theft monitoring unit includes any one of a sound output unit that outputs a beep sound or a sound and a display output unit that turns on or blinks a light or displays a character. Is performed by either the sound output means or the display output means.
With this configuration, even when the owner of the vehicle is not near the vehicle, it is ensured that the vehicle is stolen by the vehicle owner by means of information transmission means such as sound, light, and text using a theft monitoring device outside the vehicle. The vehicle can be transmitted to prevent the vehicle from being stolen.
Further, in the theft reporting device of the present invention, the theft detection unit includes any one of a sound output unit that outputs a beep sound or a sound and a display output unit that turns on or blinks a light or displays a character. When notifying the stolen signal in the unit, the burglar report is made inside the vehicle using either the sound output means or the display output means.
With this configuration, even when the owner of the vehicle is not near the vehicle, the vehicle theft alarm of the theft monitoring device outside the vehicle can reliably notify the vehicle owner that the vehicle is stolen. Further, it is possible to expect a security effect such as alerting the public by the theft alarm of the theft detection device on the vehicle, thereby preventing theft of the vehicle.
Furthermore, the theft reporting device of the present invention includes a theft detection unit control unit that switches on or off the operation of the theft detection unit, and a theft monitoring unit control unit that switches the operation of the theft monitoring unit on or off, The vehicle is monitored for theft only when the theft detection unit is turned on and the theft monitoring unit control unit is turned on.
With this configuration, the operation of the theft detection device or the theft monitoring device is set to $ FF in a situation where the theft detection device on the vehicle and the theft monitoring device outside the vehicle cannot communicate with each other due to movement to a remote place. By doing so, malfunctions of the theft detection device on the vehicle and the theft monitoring device outside the vehicle can be prevented beforehand.
Further, in the theft reporting device of the present invention, the theft detection unit includes an immobilizer in the theft detection sensor, and compares the identification information assigned to the vehicle key with the identification information assigned to the immobilizer. If they do not match, the theft of the vehicle is monitored.
With this configuration, by linking with the immobilizer collation result, it is possible to control the vehicle theft monitoring ON and OFF without the owner's awareness and prevent malfunction. That is, when the immobilizer ID and the key ID match and the verification is performed, it is determined that the owner of the vehicle is in the vehicle, and the theft monitoring process is stopped to stop the theft alarm of the vehicle. If the two IDs do not match and the matching is not performed, it is determined that the owner is away from the vehicle and the vehicle is monitored for theft and the vehicle is stolen or When an abnormality is detected, a vehicle theft alarm is executed to prevent theft of the vehicle.
Further, the theft reporting device of the present invention, when the identification information assigned to the key of the vehicle and the identification information assigned to the immobilizer are collated and do not match, performs the theft monitoring of the vehicle, When the power is turned on to the vehicle, the burglar report is executed.
According to this configuration, for example, when the vehicle is powered on without the (regular) vehicle owner getting on the vehicle, it is determined that the vehicle is stolen, the vehicle is stolen, and the vehicle is stolen. It is possible to reliably notify the owner of the vehicle that the vehicle is stolen, and prevent the vehicle from being stolen.
Further, in the theft reporting device of the present invention, the fact that the vehicle is powered on means that an ignition current flows in the vehicle, an accessory power source flows in the vehicle, or an engine of the vehicle is operated. Then, the theft notification is executed.
With this configuration, for example, when the ignition power of the vehicle is turned ON, or when the accessory power of the vehicle is turned ON, or the engine of the vehicle is started without the (regular) vehicle owner getting on the vehicle. In such a case, it is determined that the vehicle is stolen, and a vehicle theft alarm is executed, and the owner of the vehicle that is away from the vehicle can be reliably notified that the vehicle has been stolen. Can be prevented.
Further, the theft reporting device of the present invention uses wireless communication means for communication between the theft detection unit and the theft monitoring unit.
With this configuration, it is not necessary to notify a theft signal from the theft detection unit to the theft monitoring unit, and it is not necessary to use a wired cable when performing regular communication, and the theft monitoring unit is attached to an arbitrary position outside the vehicle. Or carry it easily.
Further, in the theft reporting device of the present invention, the theft monitoring unit includes a recording unit for recording at least one of the date and time when the theft report was executed and at least one of the determination factors for executing the theft report.
With this configuration, the vehicle theft can be prevented by the vehicle theft alarm, and the vehicle owner can accurately grasp the theft status of the vehicle, such as the date and time of the theft of the vehicle, the cause of the theft, from the record of the items about the theft alarm. By providing this information to the police and the like, the police can use the information to track down criminals and detect crimes.
Further, the theft reporting device of the present invention uses a non-volatile memory as a recording medium of the recording means.
With this configuration, even if the power supply is cut off, the history of the theft alarm can be reliably saved, and even if a power outage or power drop occurs, the information can be securely stored and provided to the police and the like. This allows the police to use it to track offenders and detect crimes.
Further, the theft reporting device of the present invention includes an output unit for outputting information recorded in the recording unit to the outside.
With this configuration, the history data of the theft alarm recorded in the recording means can be retrieved using an external device such as a personal computer, and the retrieved data can be used by the police to track down a criminal or detect a crime. .
Further, in the theft reporting device of the present invention, the theft detection unit includes position detection means for detecting a position of the vehicle, and when the vehicle is stolen, the position of the vehicle is monitored by the theft detection unit from the theft detection unit. This is notified to the device.
With this configuration, vehicle location information such as a stolen location of the vehicle can be transmitted to the vehicle owner. It can be used to secure and detect crime. Further, when the vehicle is stolen, it can be used for tracking and securing the stolen vehicle, detecting crimes, and the like.
Further, the theft reporting device of the present invention includes a map display means for displaying the map by the theft monitoring device, and displays the position of the vehicle on the map display means.
With this configuration, it is possible to accurately transmit the vehicle stolen information such as the vehicle stolen location to the owner of the vehicle using the map, and to provide this information to the police, It can be used to secure and detect crime. Further, when the vehicle is stolen, it can be used for tracking and securing the stolen vehicle, detecting crimes, and the like.
Further, in the theft reporting device of the present invention, the theft monitoring device includes communication means for reporting the theft of the vehicle to an emergency reporting center when notified of the theft signal.
With this configuration, even when the owner of the vehicle is not near the vehicle, it is possible to reliably notify the theft monitoring center, police, etc. that the vehicle has been stolen by theft notification of the vehicle by the theft monitoring device outside the vehicle. It is possible to prevent the vehicle from being stolen beforehand, and if the vehicle has been stolen, it is possible to promptly shift to tracking the stolen vehicle by the police.
Further, in the theft notification device of the present invention, the theft detection unit includes position detection means for detecting the position of the vehicle, and when the vehicle is stolen, the communication means determines the position of the vehicle by the emergency notification center. It is to report to.
With this configuration, vehicle location information such as a stolen location of the vehicle can be transmitted to the vehicle owner. It can be used to secure and detect crime. Further, when the vehicle is stolen, it can be used for tracking and securing the stolen vehicle, detecting crimes, and the like.
[0006]
Further, an emergency notification system according to the present invention includes the theft notification device, and an emergency notification center that receives a notification of the theft of the vehicle from the theft notification device.
With this configuration, even when the vehicle owner is not near the vehicle, the vehicle theft alarm of the theft monitoring device outside the vehicle can reliably notify the vehicle owner that the vehicle is stolen, Furthermore, the theft notification of the vehicle by the theft monitoring device outside the vehicle can surely notify the theft monitoring center, police, etc. that the vehicle has been stolen, and can prevent theft of the vehicle, If the vehicle has been stolen, the police can quickly move to tracking the stolen vehicle.
In addition, the emergency notification system of the present invention controls the theft detection device including the theft detection unit and the theft monitoring unit, and an anti-theft system including the emergency notification center, and controls the theft detection unit or the theft monitoring unit. When the vehicle is stolen, the vehicle is provided with anti-theft means for requesting at least one of contacting the owner of the vehicle, reporting to the police, dispatching to a stolen location, and tracking the stolen vehicle. Things.
With this configuration, the infrastructure that can transmit theft information of the vehicle to the center can reliably and quickly issue a theft alarm and a theft report, prevent theft of the vehicle, and if the vehicle is stolen However, stolen vehicles can be tracked, detected early, and secured.
[0007]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiment illustrated here is an anti-theft device that outputs a theft alarm for notifying the owner of the vehicle that the vehicle has been stolen when the vehicle is stolen, and that the vehicle is stolen. Equipped with a burglar alarm device and a burglar alarm device that automatically reports theft to the police, etc. to prevent theft of vehicles, such as preventing theft of vehicles, tracking stolen vehicles, and detecting crimes. The anti-theft system is constructed by supervising the anti-theft monitoring center and the existing or new anti-theft system including the police. Here, the anti-theft device and the anti-theft device have a two-device configuration of a device mounted on the vehicle and a device installed outside the vehicle. , Continuous operation check and operation verification to prevent vehicle theft. In addition to detecting the theft of the vehicle with the device on the vehicle, detecting communication abnormality between the two devices when the device on the vehicle is destroyed or removed, When the vehicle is cut off, it is determined that the vehicle is stolen, and a vehicle burglar alarm and a burglar report are automatically executed by devices on and outside the vehicle. Hereinafter, a more specific example will be described.
[0008]
(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, devices mounted on the vehicle include an impact sensor for detecting a state in which the glass is broken, a vibration sensor for detecting that the vehicle has shaken more than necessary, a tilt sensor for detecting that the vehicle has tilted, One or more of a door sensor that detects that the vehicle door has been opened illegally, a pressure sensor that detects that pressure is applied to the seat, a temperature sensor that detects body temperature, or another sensor A security process, such as control that the key can be turned only when a genuine key is collated by communication with the vehicle key and a theft detection sensor 5 for detecting the vehicle theft, or that the engine can be started by energization. The immobilizer 6 and the theft detection sensor 5 receive signals from the theft detection sensor 5 to monitor theft, and each sensor of the theft detection sensor 5 By outputting a signal such as the monitoring status of the theft or the operation status of the sensor, status information, and the like to the theft monitoring device 8 outside the vehicle at regular intervals and receiving a response signal to the output, the theft monitoring device is processed. And a wireless antenna for wirelessly transmitting and receiving the theft monitoring status of the theft detection sensor 5, the operating status of each sensor, status information, and the communication status with the theft monitoring device 8. 2, a buzzer 3 for generating a warning sound (beep sound) when detecting theft of the vehicle or when an abnormality such as inability to operate wireless communication properly, and when detecting theft of the vehicle, or When an abnormality such as inability to operate wireless communication normally occurs, an LED 4 for warning by light such as an indicator and the theft detection device 1 or the theft detection Each peripheral equipment such as servers 5, and a vehicle for supplying power to the electrical equipment of the vehicle and a existing vehicle battery 7.
[0009]
In the equipment on the vehicle, a buzzer is used to generate an alarm sound or other sounding device such as a siren that generates an alarm signal, or a sound that generates a sound composed of fixed or irregular words for warning or theft suppression. The LED may be replaced with another light such as a light for generating a warning light, a flash light for emitting a flash light, or an LCD (liquid crystal screen) for displaying a warning character for preventing the vehicle from being stolen. A display device may be used, or these may be combined. Further, an auxiliary battery may be mounted on the theft detection device 1. In this case, by providing the power supply control unit 105 with a function of monitoring the power supply voltage of the vehicle battery 7, the power supply control unit 105 detects a voltage drop when the power supply from the vehicle battery 7 is cut off or when an abnormality occurs, and the like. By switching to power supply from the auxiliary battery and continuing operation, stable operation is ensured. The power supply switching to the auxiliary battery is performed by shutting off the power supply from the vehicle battery 7 of the main battery and switching to the power supply to the auxiliary battery. There is a method of adding power supply from a battery, and either method may be selected. In this case, if one of the power supply path from the vehicle battery 7 and the power supply path from the auxiliary battery drops, the other power supply is set to prevent the other power supply from being supplied to the lowered power supply. A backflow prevention diode may be added to the supply path.
[0010]
Among these devices on the vehicle, the theft detection device 1 transmits the status of the theft detection sensor 5 and the operation status of the theft detection sensor 5 and the immobilizer 6 between the theft detection device 1 and the theft monitoring device 8 by radio. A wireless communication unit 101 having an RF wireless function for transmitting and receiving signals, a warning sound generation device 103 for controlling the sound of the buzzer 3, a lighting control unit 104 for controlling the lighting of the LED 4, a theft detection sensor 5, and an immobilizer 6. The signal is received to monitor the theft situation, the theft monitoring sensor 5, the operation status of the immobilizer 6, and the like, and also controls the wireless communication unit 101 to perform communication processing with the theft monitoring device 8, and the vehicle is detected by the theft detection sensor 5. In addition to detecting the theft of the vehicle, when an abnormality of the theft detection sensor 5 or an abnormality of the communication between the theft detection device 1 and the theft monitoring device 8 occurs, When it is determined that the vehicle has been stolen, the alarm sound generator 103 and the lighting controller 104 are controlled to execute the burglar alarm process. The power from the vehicle battery 7 is controlled (step-down) to obtain the theft detection device 1. And a power supply control unit 105 for supplying power to the power supply.
[0011]
Here, the processing of the control unit 102 of the theft detection device 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 shows a theft monitoring process of the control unit 102. 2, the control unit 102 monitors a signal from the theft detection sensor 5. Here, the monitoring is performed by the porting process. However, the monitoring may be performed by a periodic monitoring process using a timer or by a reception interruption of a signal output from the theft detection sensor 5. Further, the control unit 102 monitors a signal from the immobilizer 6. This process is also performed by the porting process, but alternatively, any one of the timer monitoring and the interrupt process may be selected. Further, the control unit 102 performs a periodical communication process, acquires a state signal from the theft detection sensor 5 and a state signal from the immobilizer 6, and outputs a state notification signal to the theft monitoring device 8 by the wireless communication unit 101. This process is also performed by the porting process, but a periodic transmission process using a timer is possible.
[0012]
FIG. 3 shows a monitoring process of the theft detection sensor 5 in FIG. In FIG. 3, the control unit 102 acquires a state signal from the theft detection sensor 5. If the status signal is normal, the current monitoring process is continued. If a signal indicating theft detection is obtained or an abnormality is detected, the process proceeds to the theft alarm process.
[0013]
FIG. 4 shows the monitoring process of the immobilizer 6 in FIG. In FIG. 4, the control unit 102 acquires a state signal from the immobilizer 6, similarly to the processing of the theft detection sensor 5. If the status signal is normal, the current monitoring process is continued. If a signal indicating theft detection is obtained or an abnormality is detected, the process proceeds to the theft alarm process.
[0014]
FIG. 5 shows the periodic communication processing in FIG. 5, the control unit 102 outputs a signal indicating the state of the theft detection sensor 5 and the immobilizer 6. When these are in a normal state, a periodic communication signal is output to the theft monitoring device 8 via the wireless communication unit 101. When a signal indicating an abnormality is obtained from the theft detection sensor 5 or the immobilizer 6, a status signal indicating the abnormal state is output. Subsequently, the control unit 102 proceeds to a process of acquiring a response signal. When a response signal indicating a normal state is received from the theft monitoring device 8 in response to the periodic transmission signal, the process proceeds to the next periodic transmission acquisition process. If a signal indicating an abnormality is obtained or a response signal cannot be received for a certain period of time or more, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred, and a control signal for outputting a warning sound from the buzzer 3 to the warning sound generation device 103 and lighting control. A control signal for turning on and off the LED 4 is output to the unit 104.
[0015]
FIG. 6 shows the burglar alarm processing in FIGS. In FIG. 6, when a signal indicating theft detection is obtained from the theft detection sensor 5 or the immobilizer 6, or when an abnormality is detected, the process proceeds to the theft alarm process. In the theft alarm process, a control signal for outputting an alarm sound from the buzzer 3 is output to the alarm sound generating device 103, and a control signal for turning on and off the LED 4 is output to the illumination control unit 104 to issue an alarm. Prevents theft.
[0016]
In FIG. 1, the devices installed outside the vehicle grasp the theft monitoring status and operation status of the theft detection device 1, the communication status with the theft detection device 1, and output a response signal to the received signal. When a theft is detected, a theft monitoring device 8 that performs a theft alarm process, a theft notification process, or the like according to the situation, a wireless antenna 10 that wirelessly transmits and receives the theft monitoring status and operation status of the theft detection device 1, and the like. In a situation such as this, when a vehicle theft is detected by a theft signal from the theft detection device 1 and a mobile phone antenna 9 for reporting to a theft monitoring center, police, etc. using wireless communication means such as a mobile phone network, or A buzzer 11 for generating a warning sound (beep sound) when an abnormality such as an inability to operate wireless communication normally occurs, and a buzzer 11 for detecting a vehicle theft or a wireless communication Is when the abnormality such as not operate normally occur, provided with LED12 to alert by light, such as indicator, and a household AC power source 13 supplies power to theft monitoring device 8.
[0017]
In addition, in the device outside the vehicle, similarly to the device on the vehicle, a buzzer may be used for other sounding devices such as a siren that generates an alarm sound or an alarm signal, or a fixed or irregular shaped for warning or theft suppression. The sound reproducing device may be replaced with a sound reproducing device that generates a sound composed of words and the like, and the LED may be replaced with another light such as a light that generates a warning light, a flash light that emits a flash light, and a warning character that promotes prevention of the vehicle from being stolen. A display device such as an LCD (liquid crystal screen) for displaying may be used, or these may be combined. Further, similarly to the theft detection device 1, an auxiliary battery may be mounted on the theft monitoring device 8. That is, by installing an auxiliary battery in the theft monitoring device 8 and providing the power supply control unit 808 with a function of monitoring the power supply voltage of the household AC power supply 13, the power supply from the household AC power supply 13 is cut off or A stable operation is ensured by detecting a voltage drop when an abnormality occurs or the like, switching to the power supply from the auxiliary battery, and continuing the operation. The power supply to the auxiliary battery is switched between a method in which the power supply from the household AC power supply 13 of the main battery is cut off and the power supply to the auxiliary battery is switched, and a method in which the power supply from the household AC power supply 13 is continued. There is a method of adding power supply from an auxiliary battery, either of which may be selected. In this case, if one of the power supply path from the household AC power supply 13 and the power supply path from the auxiliary battery drops, to prevent the other power supply from being supplied to the dropped power supply, A diode for preventing backflow may be added to the power supply path of (1). Further, a primary battery such as a manganese battery or a secondary battery such as a nickel-cadmium battery may be used as the power source instead of the AC power source. In this case, the power supply control unit 808 performs a process of reducing the DC component. By supplying power from a battery, the theft monitoring device 8 can be carried.
[0018]
Among these devices outside the vehicle, in particular, the theft monitoring device 8 includes a wireless communication unit 101 of the theft detection device 1, a wireless communication unit 802 having an RF wireless function of wirelessly transmitting and receiving the theft monitoring status and operation status, and a mobile phone. A mobile phone radio 801 for automatically transmitting the theft of the vehicle to a theft monitoring center, police, etc. via a network, a warning sound generator 803 for controlling the sound of the buzzer 11, and a lighting controller 805 for controlling the lighting of the LED 12. A storage unit 806 for performing a process of recording a theft monitoring status, a date and time when the theft is stolen, a factor of the theft, and the like, and a process of outputting information such as a report history in response to a read request; The wireless communication unit 802 is controlled to perform communication processing with the theft detection device 1, and when a theft signal that detects the theft of the vehicle is received or communication is normally performed. If not, the control unit 804 controls the warning sound generation device 803, the lighting control unit 805, and the like to execute a theft alarm process, and controls the mobile phone wireless device 801 to execute a theft notification process. An external device connection interface 807 for connecting to the device and connecting the communication signal from the external device to the control unit 804, and stepping down the power supply from the home AC power supply 13 and converting it into a DC component for theft. A power control unit 808 that supplies power to the monitoring device 8. Note that a nonvolatile memory can be used as a recording medium of the storage unit 806.
[0019]
Here, the processing of the control unit 804 of the theft monitoring device 8 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 shows a periodic communication process of the control unit 804. In FIG. 7, the control unit 804 acquires a signal indicating the state of the theft detection sensor 5 and the immobilizer 6 from the theft detection device 1 via the wireless communication unit 802. This signal acquisition processing is performed by porting processing, but may be performed by periodic monitoring processing using a timer or reception interruption of a signal output from the theft detection device 1. When a signal indicating a normal state is obtained from the theft detection sensor 5 and the immobilizer 6 from the periodic communication signal, the current monitoring process is continued. If a signal for detecting theft is obtained by the periodic communication signal or the event signal, or if an abnormal state or the periodic communication signal cannot be received for a certain period of time, it is determined that theft has occurred and theft notification processing including theft alarm processing is performed. Move to
[0020]
FIG. 8 shows the theft notification processing in FIG. In FIG. 8, when a signal indicating theft detection is obtained from the theft detection sensor 5 or the immobilizer 6, or when an abnormality is detected, the process proceeds to the theft notification processing. In the theft reporting process, the mobile phone wireless device 801 is used to perform a calling process on the phone number of the theft monitoring center acquired from the storage unit 806, and when the process shifts to an incoming call, a signal indicating theft is transmitted. If communication is not performed normally, such as when the call does not arrive at the theft monitoring center or the line is disconnected during data communication, a retry process is performed until the communication is completed normally. In addition, a control signal for outputting a warning sound from the buzzer 11 is output to the warning sound generation device 803, and a control signal for turning on and off the LED 12 is output to the illumination control unit 805 to issue a warning to prevent theft. To prevent.
[0021]
FIG. 9 shows a communication process between the theft monitoring device 8 and the theft detection device 1. In FIG. 9, in a normal case, the theft detection device 1 outputs a periodic communication signal to the theft monitoring device 8, and the theft monitoring device 8 transmits a response signal. In this state, when the theft detection device 1 detects the theft, it outputs a signal indicating the theft by an event process of detecting the theft or a periodic communication process, and executes a theft alarm process using a buzzer and lighting. The theft monitoring device 8 returns a response signal by obtaining a signal indicating that the vehicle has been stolen, and executes a theft alarm process using a buzzer and lighting and a theft reporting process using a mobile wireless telephone.
[0022]
Next, the operation of the theft detection device 1 on the vehicle according to the first embodiment will be described. In FIG. 1, power is supplied from a vehicle battery 7 via a power control unit 105, converted into a voltage used by the theft detection device 1, and each alarm device such as each module of the theft detection device 1, a buzzer 3, and an LED 4. It is supplied to each sensor such as a theft detection sensor 5 and an immobilizer 6.
[0023]
The theft detection sensor 5 performs the following theft monitoring. The impact sensor determines that the vehicle is normal when the impact applied to the vehicle is equal to or less than a predetermined value, and determines that the vehicle has been stolen when the glass has been broken when an impact equal to or greater than the predetermined value is detected. The vibration sensor also uses the immobilizer 6 and, when the immobilizer 6 detects the vibration of the vehicle even though the key is not collated, determines that the vehicle has been moved and the vehicle has been stolen. When the door sensor detects the opening operation of the door even when the immobilizer 6 does not perform the key collation, the door sensor determines that the door is opened and the vehicle is stolen. When the pressure sensor detects that pressure has been applied to the seat in spite of the fact that the immobilizer 6 has not verified the key and the immobilizer 6 has been used together, the pressure sensor determines that a person has entered the vehicle and the vehicle has been stolen. . The temperature sensor also uses the immobilizer 6 and, when the immobilizer 6 detects a temperature equal to or higher than a certain value even though the key is not verified, determines that the vehicle has been stolen by a person. In the case of the temperature, when the temperature in the vehicle interior or the temperature in the vicinity of the seat changes rapidly, it can be determined that a person has entered the vehicle.
[0024]
The theft detection sensor 5 outputs the monitoring status of each sensor to the control unit 102. The immobilizer 6 outputs the collation result to the control unit 102 every time the key is collated. The control unit 102 continuously monitors signals from theft monitoring sensors such as the theft detection sensor 5 and the immobilizer 6, and monitors the status of this monitoring and the current status of the theft detection device 1 from the wireless communication unit 101 via the wireless antenna 2. It transmits to the theft monitoring device 8 periodically, receives a response signal from the theft monitoring device 8, and checks whether the two-way communication is operating normally. Note that this communication may be one-way communication that only transmits the status of the theft detection device 1 instead of two-way communication. While the vehicle is not stolen, that is, the control unit 102 does not detect the theft of the vehicle by the theft detection sensor 5 and the immobilizer 6, the wireless communication unit 101, the theft detection sensor 5, and the immobilizer 6 operate normally. , The same monitoring process and communication process are continued.
[0025]
The control unit 102 receives the theft detection signal from the theft detection sensor 5, receives a signal indicating an abnormality, receives an unmatchable signal from the immobilizer 6, or receives a signal indicating the abnormality, If the communication with No. 8 is not performed normally, the process proceeds to the theft alarm process. That is, the control unit 102 outputs a control signal for generating a warning sound to the warning sound generation device 103. Thereby, the warning sound generating device 103 executes a process of sounding the buzzer 3. At the same time, the control unit 102 outputs a control signal for implementing the warning illumination to the illumination control unit 104. Thereby, the illumination control unit 104 executes lighting or blinking of the LED 4. When the wireless communication unit 101 of the theft detection device 1 and the wireless communication unit 802 of the theft monitoring device 8 cannot communicate normally, the process similarly shifts to the theft alarm process.
[0026]
At the same time, the control unit 102 outputs a signal indicating the theft or a signal indicating an abnormality to the wireless communication unit 101. The wireless communication unit 101 transmits a signal indicating that the vehicle has been stolen from the wireless antenna 2 to the wireless communication unit 802 via the wireless antenna 10 of the theft monitoring device 8. When the theft monitoring device 8 receives the signal detecting the theft, the process proceeds to the theft alarm process and the theft report process. In the case where the wireless communication unit 101 of the theft detection device 1 and the wireless communication unit 802 of the theft monitoring device 8 cannot communicate normally, the theft monitoring device 8 similarly performs the theft alarm processing and the theft notification processing. Move to
[0027]
Next, the operation of the theft monitoring device 8 outside the vehicle according to the first embodiment will be described. In FIG. 1, power from a home AC power supply 13 is supplied via a power supply control unit 808 to rectify the power from an AC power supply (AC power supply) to a DC power supply (DC power supply) and to reduce the voltage used in the theft monitoring device 8. It is converted and supplied to each module of the theft monitoring device 8, each alarm device such as the buzzer 11, the LED 12, and the like.
[0028]
The control unit 804 receives the signal from the theft detection device 1 and grasps the theft monitoring status of the theft detection sensor 5 and the like, the operation status of the theft monitoring sensor 5 and the like, and sends a response signal to the received signal. Perform output processing. This communication may be one-way communication from the theft detection device 1 to the theft monitoring device 8, and in this case, no response signal is output from the theft monitoring device 8.
[0029]
If the control unit 804 receives a signal indicating theft from the theft detection device 1 and determines that theft is the case, or recognizes an abnormality such as communication with the theft detection device 1 not being performed normally, The process proceeds to the theft report processing. That is, the control unit 804 outputs a control signal for generating a warning sound to the warning sound generation device 803. Thereby, the warning sound generation device 803 executes a process of sounding the buzzer 11. At the same time, the control unit 804 outputs a control signal for implementing warning illumination to the illumination control unit 805. Thereby, the lighting control unit 805 turns on or blinks the LED 12.
[0030]
In addition, the control unit 804 performs a process of recording information such as the date and time when the vehicle was stolen and the conditions under which the vehicle was stolen in the storage unit 806, and a process of acquiring the telephone number of the theft monitoring center. Subsequently, the mobile phone wireless device 801 is controlled to execute a wireless communication process with the base station of the communication carrier by the mobile phone antenna 9 and execute a telephone call process to the telephone number of the theft monitoring center. When the vehicle arrives at the theft monitoring center and shifts to the communication state, the control unit 804 recognizes the incoming call, executes data communication processing, and detects the date and time when the vehicle recorded in the storage unit 806 is stolen, and detects the vehicle theft. Send information such as the conditions that were set. At the time of the report by the cellular phone radio 801, if the information cannot be transferred normally, for example, when the electric field strength is weak or the other party is talking, a report process by retry is performed. Even when a call arrives at the other party, if the communication line is disconnected during data transfer, a notification process by retry is similarly performed. The setting of the number of retries may be performed according to the purpose, and various settings are possible, such as two or three times, or if necessary, without limitation until the communication is completed.
[0031]
When the notification is completed in this way, the control unit 804 records the notification status in the storage unit 806. The information recorded in the storage unit 806 includes not only the date and time when the theft of the vehicle was detected, the conditions under which the theft was detected, but also the communication between the wireless communication unit 101 of the theft detection device 1 and the wireless communication unit 802 of the theft monitoring device 8. When an error occurs or communication is interrupted, the time at which the theft monitoring center was started to report theft, the content of the call, and the status of the report to the theft monitoring center (reporting was executed normally or failed midway Or the number of retry transmissions performed, the number of retry transmissions performed, etc.), and the reason for the failure in the event of a report failure (during a call, congestion, missed calls, weak electric field strength, etc.) are recorded.
[0032]
When an external device such as a personal computer is connected to the external device connection interface 807 and a signal requesting a theft history signal is obtained from the external device, the control unit 804 extracts theft information and the like from the storage unit 806. , Via the external device connection interface 807. By displaying such history information on the screen, the external device can grasp the date and time when the vehicle was stolen, the factors that detected the theft, and the like. The communication between the theft monitoring device 8 and the external device can be realized by using 232C communication, USB, or the like, which is provided as standard equipment of the personal computer. The information output to the external device includes not only the theft report history but also the ID number of the theft monitoring device 8 recorded in the storage unit 806, information of the owner, the vehicle number, the telephone number of the theft monitoring device 8, and the like. Information, the date and time when the vehicle was detected to be stolen, the conditions under which the theft was detected, the contents of the transmission when an abnormality occurred in the communication between the wireless communication unit 101 and the wireless communication unit 802 or when the communication was interrupted, the theft monitoring center The time when the theft report was started, the status of the report to the theft monitoring center, the reason for the failure when the report failed, and the self-diagnosis when the theft detection device 1 and the theft monitoring device 8 had the self-diagnosis function It is also possible to output such information as information. In addition to the output of information, the function to execute the correction of the registered telephone number due to the change of the telephone number of the theft monitoring center or the ID that occurs when the owner is changed or the vehicle to be mounted is changed Can also be added. In the case of these changes, a security code collation function may be provided for the purpose of strengthening security, and a function that can be corrected only when the security code collation is confirmed and collated is provided.
[0033]
As described above, according to the first embodiment, when the vehicle is stolen by the theft detection sensor mounted on the vehicle, it indicates that the vehicle has been stolen by the wireless communication means. A theft detection device 1 that outputs a theft signal, and a theft signal from the theft detection device 1 that is installed outside the vehicle and receives a theft signal from the theft detection device 1 to issue a vehicle theft alarm and transmit the vehicle theft information to an emergency notification center by wireless communication means. A theft monitoring device 8 for transmitting, when the vehicle is stolen, the theft detection device 1 on the vehicle detects the theft of the vehicle, and the theft monitoring device 8 outside the vehicle issues a burglar alarm and a burglar notification of the vehicle. Since the process is executed, even if the owner of the vehicle is not near the vehicle, the vehicle theft alarm of the theft monitoring device 8 outside the vehicle can surely inform the owner of the vehicle that the vehicle is stolen. . Further, the vehicle theft report by the theft monitoring device 8 outside the vehicle can surely notify the theft monitoring center, the police, etc. that the vehicle has been stolen, thereby preventing the vehicle from being stolen. If the vehicle has been stolen, it is possible to quickly shift to tracking the stolen vehicle by the police.
[0034]
In addition, communication processing is periodically performed between the theft detection device 1 on the vehicle and the theft monitoring device 8 outside the vehicle, and when communication is not normally performed or communication is interrupted, it is determined that the vehicle is stolen. Then, a theft alarm and a theft report are executed by the theft monitoring device 8 outside the vehicle, so that the device between the theft detection device 1 on the vehicle and the theft monitoring device 8 outside the vehicle is destroyed or removed by the equipment on the vehicle. If the communication is not performed normally or the communication is interrupted, the vehicle theft alarm of the theft monitoring device 8 outside the vehicle can surely inform the owner of the vehicle that the vehicle has been stolen, Further, the vehicle theft report by the theft monitoring device 8 outside the vehicle can reliably notify the theft monitoring center, the police, and the like that the vehicle has been stolen, thereby preventing theft of the vehicle. Further, when the vehicle has been stolen, it is possible to quickly shift to tracking the stolen vehicle by the police. When the theft detection device 1 detects a theft, the communication to the theft monitoring device 8 may be stopped to stop the communication, and the theft monitoring device 8 may determine that the vehicle is stolen. The notification of the theft signal may be performed by stopping the operation of the wireless communication unit 101 by the control unit 102.
[0035]
Further, the burglar alarm is one or more of a beeping sound by a sounding means, a voice composed of fixed or irregular words by a sound reproducing means, lighting or blinking of lighting by lighting means, and a display of characters by character display means. Even if the vehicle owner is not near the vehicle, the vehicle is stolen by the vehicle owner by means of information transmission means such as sound, light, and letters even when the vehicle owner is not near the vehicle. The transmission can be performed reliably, and theft of the vehicle can be prevented.
[0036]
Furthermore, the theft detection device 1 on the vehicle also has a means for issuing a vehicle theft alarm, similar to the theft monitoring device 8 outside the vehicle, and the vehicle's theft alarm is provided by a beep sound by a sounding means, a sound reproducing means. One or more selected from the group consisting of voices composed of fixed or irregular words, lighting or blinking of lighting by lighting means, and display of characters by character display means, and a burglar alarm of the vehicle by the theft monitoring device 8 outside the vehicle. At the same time, the vehicle theft alarm is executed by the theft detection device 1 on the vehicle. Therefore, even if the vehicle owner is not near the vehicle, the vehicle theft alarm of the theft monitoring device 8 outside the vehicle informs the vehicle owner. That the vehicle has been stolen, it is possible to expect a security effect such as alerting the public by theft alarm of the theft detection device 1 on the vehicle. It is possible to prevent.
[0037]
Furthermore, when the vehicle is stolen, the theft monitoring device 8 outside the vehicle executes a theft alarm and a theft report at the same time, and simultaneously executes the theft alarm and the theft report, the date and time at which the theft alarm and the theft report are executed, and a theft including a factor for transmitting the theft alarm and the theft report. Since the storage unit 806 is provided for storing items related to alarms and theft reports, the vehicle can be prevented from being stolen by theft alarms and theft reports for the vehicle. It is possible to accurately grasp the stolen situation of the vehicle, such as the date and time of the theft and the cause of the theft, and by providing this information to the police or the like, the police can use the information to track down a criminal or detect a crime.
[0038]
Furthermore, since a nonvolatile memory can be used as the recording medium of the storage unit 806, even if the power supply is cut off, the history of the theft alarm and theft report is surely retained. Can be reliably stored, and by providing this information to the police and the like, the police can also use the information to track down criminals and detect crimes.
[0039]
Further, since a means for outputting data recorded in the storage unit 806 to the outside is provided, history data of a theft alarm and a theft report recorded in the storage unit 806 can be retrieved using an external device such as a personal computer. The extracted data can be used by police to track down criminals and detect crimes.
[0040]
In the present embodiment, the theft detection device 1 on the vehicle, the theft monitoring device 8 outside the vehicle, and the antitheft system including the theft monitoring center are supervised, and the theft detection device 1 on the vehicle or outside the vehicle is controlled. Receiving the signal transmitted from the theft monitoring device 8 of the first embodiment, the system shifts to an anti-theft operation including contacting the owner of the vehicle, reporting to the police, rushing to a stolen location, and tracking the stolen vehicle. With the infrastructure that can transmit theft information from the vehicle to the center, theft detection and theft notification can be performed reliably and quickly, and the vehicle can be prevented from being stolen beforehand, even if the vehicle is stolen, Tracking, early detection, and securing of stolen vehicles are possible.
It should be noted that the theft detection device 1 and the theft monitoring device 8 may be connected by a wired cable such as a signal line for communication without using the wireless communication unit 101 and the wireless communication unit 802 for communication. Communication is interrupted by the disconnection of the cable, and the theft monitoring device 8 can also determine that the theft has occurred. When the theft detection device 1 and the theft monitoring device 8 communicate with each other using the wireless communication unit 101 and the wireless communication unit 802, the theft monitoring device 8 can be attached to a free position outside the vehicle. The theft monitoring device 8 can be carried around.
[0041]
(Embodiment 2)
Although illustration is omitted in the second embodiment, in the first embodiment, the operation of the theft detection device 1 and the theft monitoring device 8 is further changed to the operation of the ОN or ОFF on the vehicle, outside the vehicle, or outside the vehicle. It has a switch function to switch to either. In this way, the vehicle is monitored for theft only when both the operations of the theft detection device 1 and the theft monitoring device 8 are set to ОN. Execute.
By providing such a switch function, in a situation where the theft detection device 1 on the vehicle and the theft monitoring device 8 outside the vehicle cannot communicate with each other when moving to a remote place, the theft detection device 1 or the theft monitoring device 1 By setting the operation of the device 8 to $ FF, malfunctions of the theft detection device 1 and the theft monitoring device 8 can be prevented.
[0042]
Further, in the first embodiment, the immobilizer collation result is also used in the ОN and ОFF control of the vehicle theft monitoring process, and the ID assigned to the immobilizer 6 and the ID assigned to the vehicle key are matched. Is performed, the vehicle theft monitoring is set to $ FF. If the ID of the immobilizer 6 does not match the key ID and the key is not verified, the vehicle theft monitoring is set to $ N. In this way, when the ID of the immobilizer 6 and the ID of the key match and the verification is performed, it is determined that the owner of the vehicle has boarded the vehicle, and the theft monitoring process is stopped. When stopping the theft monitoring process, the theft detection device 1 outputs a control signal to the theft monitoring device 8 to stop the theft monitoring process. The theft monitoring device 8 stops the theft monitoring process by acquiring the control signal. In this state, for example, even when a certain or more impact is applied, it is determined that the vehicle is traveling normally, and the theft alarm and theft notification are not executed. Even when the theft detection device 1 and the theft monitoring device 8 do not communicate normally, it is determined that the vehicle has traveled a certain distance or more, and the theft alarm and theft notification are not executed. When the vehicle returns to a predetermined position and the owner removes the key, it is determined that the owner has left the vehicle, and the immobilizer 6 outputs a signal indicating that the key cannot be verified. In response to the signal from the immobilizer 6, the theft detection device 1 returns to the theft monitoring process again and outputs a control signal to the theft monitoring device 8 to return to the theft monitoring process. The theft monitoring device 8 performs the theft monitoring process by receiving the control signal.
In this way, by linking with the collation result of the immobilizer 6, the vehicle theft monitoring process can be ОN, ОFF controlled without the owner's awareness, thereby preventing malfunction.
[0043]
(Embodiment 3)
In the third embodiment, although not shown, in the first and second embodiments, the theft detection sensor 5 and the immobilizer 6 are further used in combination, and the following vehicle state is defined as the vehicle theft. Judge and execute a theft alarm and a theft report.
First, if the ID of the immobilizer 6 and the key ID do not match, and the key is not collated, the vehicle is powered on, but the vehicle is determined to be stolen. And perform a theft report. In this way, if the vehicle is powered on without the (regular) vehicle owner getting on the vehicle, it is determined that the vehicle is stolen, a burglar alarm and a burglar alarm are issued, and the vehicle is owned. Notify the person, theft monitoring center, police, etc. that the vehicle was stolen.
Secondly, when the ignition power is turned on to the vehicle even though the ID of the immobilizer 6 and the key ID do not match and the key is not collated, the vehicle is determined to be stolen, and the theft is detected. Perform alerts and theft reports. In this way, if the ignition power of the vehicle is turned ON without the (regular) vehicle owner getting on the vehicle, it is determined that the vehicle is stolen, a theft alarm and a theft report are executed, and the vehicle is stolen. Notify the owner, theft monitoring center, police, etc. that the vehicle has been stolen.
Thirdly, if the ID of the immobilizer 6 and the key ID do not match and the key is not collated, and the accessory is powered on, the vehicle is determined to be stolen, and the theft is detected. Perform alerts and theft reports. In this way, if the accessory power supply that supplies power to the electrical equipment such as the audio of the vehicle is turned on without the (regular) vehicle owner getting on the vehicle, the vehicle is determined to be stolen, and the theft alarm is issued. Then, a theft report is executed to notify the owner of the vehicle, a theft monitoring center, police and the like that the vehicle has been stolen.
Fourth, if the ID of the immobilizer 6 and the key ID do not match and the key is not collated, and the engine of the vehicle is started, it is determined that the vehicle is stolen, and a burglar alarm and Perform a theft report. In this way, if the vehicle engine is started without the (authorized) vehicle owner getting on the vehicle, it is determined that the vehicle is stolen, a burglar alarm and a burglar report are executed, and the vehicle owner is notified. And notifies the theft monitoring center and police that the vehicle has been stolen.
Fifth, when the collation of the immobilizer 6 is completed without opening the door, it is determined that the vehicle is stolen, and a theft alarm and a theft report are executed. In this way, if the verification of the immobilizer 6 is completed without the (authorized) vehicle owner getting on the vehicle, it is determined that the vehicle is stolen, a burglar alarm and a burglar alarm are executed, and the vehicle is owned. Notify the person, theft monitoring center, police, etc. that the vehicle was stolen.
As described above, by using the theft detection sensor 5 and the immobilizer 6 in combination and further monitoring the power supply of the vehicle, the accessory power supply, the ignition power supply, the engine operation, and the like, the key is not collated by the immobilizer 6. However, when the vehicle is turned on, when the accessory power is applied, when the ignition power is applied, when the engine is started, and when the immobilizer 6 is completely verified without further opening the door. Thus, theft of the vehicle can be determined, and even in this case, more reliable theft monitoring can be performed.
[0044]
(Embodiment 4)
Although illustration is omitted in the fourth embodiment, in the first to third embodiments, a personal handy phone system (PHS) is used for communication means of the theft report. In this manner, a vehicle theft report can be implemented using the existing wireless telephone network infrastructure, and the vehicle theft information can be reliably transmitted to a theft monitoring center, police, and the like.
In addition, a mobile phone network is used as a communication means of the theft report. Also in this case, similarly, it is possible to realize the theft report of the vehicle using the infrastructure of the existing wireless telephone network, and to surely transmit the theft information of the vehicle to the theft monitoring center, the police, and the like.
[0045]
(Embodiment 5)
Although illustration is omitted in the fifth embodiment, in the first to fourth embodiments, the communication means between the theft detection device 1 on the vehicle and the theft monitoring device 8 outside the vehicle is a personal handy device. Phone system (PHS) is used. In this way, reliable communication between the theft detection device 1 and the theft monitoring device 8 is realized by using the existing wireless telephone network infrastructure, and when a communication abnormality occurs, the communication is interrupted. By grasping, it is possible to reliably detect the destruction or removal of the device on the vehicle, and to reliably execute the theft alarm and theft notification.
In addition, a power-saving wireless device is used as communication means between the theft detection device 1 on the vehicle and the theft monitoring device 8 outside the vehicle. Also in this case, the communication between the theft detection device 1 and the theft monitoring device 8 can be reliably performed by using the existing wireless telephone network infrastructure and further using a parent-child telephone or the like as the theft detection device 1. However, when an abnormality occurs in the communication and the communication is interrupted, it is possible to reliably detect the destruction or removal of the device on the vehicle, and to surely execute the theft alarm and the theft report.
[0046]
(Embodiment 6)
FIG. 10 shows a sixth embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the theft detection device 1 is different from the theft detection device 1 of the first embodiment in that the theft detection device 1 includes a means for generating position information of the vehicle. This means is composed of a position information generation unit, a GPS receiver, a gyro sensor, a speed sensor receiver, a GPS antenna, a speed signal receiving cable, and the like, and converts vehicle position information from information from the GPS antenna, wheel rotation information, and the like. Generate.
[0047]
In FIG. 10, the theft detection device 1 is based on the configuration of the theft detection device 1 in the first embodiment, a GPS antenna 14 for acquiring information from GPS generation, and information output from the GPS antenna 14. A GPS receiver 107 for generating the absolute position of the vehicle, a gyro sensor 108 for generating information (angle information) when the direction of the vehicle changes using a vibration sensor or the like, Based on a signal from a vehicle speed pulse generator installed on a wheel, a speed sensor receiver 109 that generates a rotation state of the wheel or generates a speed of the vehicle from the rotation information, and a GPS information from a GPS receiver 107. When the absolute position of the vehicle is calculated and GPS information cannot be obtained, the gyro sensor 108 and the speed sensor receiver 10 Calculating the relative position based on information from, comprising a position information generating unit 106 to generate the positioning information accurate vehicle. In this embodiment, the theft monitoring device has the same basic configuration as that of the first embodiment, and displays a map corresponding to the function of the theft detection device 1 for generating vehicle position information. Means for detecting theft of the vehicle by the theft detection device, and displaying the position of the vehicle on the display means of the theft monitoring device when the position information of the vehicle is transferred to the theft monitoring device.
[0048]
Next, the operation of the theft detection device 1 on the vehicle according to the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. It should be noted that FIG. 1 is referred to for the theft monitoring device 8. In FIG. 10, the theft detection device 1 generates vehicle position information in parallel with the theft monitoring process described in the first embodiment. The GPS receiver 107 calculates the absolute position of the vehicle, such as longitude and latitude, based on information acquired from the GPS antenna 14. The gyro sensor 108 measures a change in the angle, and when the angle of the vehicle changes, converts the change in the angle into a change in the voltage or the like, and outputs a voltage signal. The speed sensor receiver 109 adjusts the voltage of the pulse signal output from the vehicle speed pulse generator installed on the wheel. Alternatively, the signal is corrected to a signal such as a rectangular wave, and further, the vehicle speed is calculated from the pulse signal, and a signal in which the voltage is adjusted, a corrected rectangular wave signal, or a vehicle speed signal is output. The position information generation unit 106 grasps the absolute position information based on the absolute position of the vehicle generated by the GPS receiver 107, and outputs information such as angle information from the gyro sensor 108, pulse signals and vehicle speed signals from the speed sensor receiver 109. And calculates a relative shift position from the absolute position, and outputs the calculated position to the control unit 102. The control unit 102 accumulates the position information and transmits the position information in a regular communication signal output to the theft monitoring device 8 via the wireless communication unit 101.
[0049]
(See FIG. 1) In the theft monitoring device 8, the control unit 804 stores the vehicle position information transferred from the theft detection device 1 in parallel with the theft monitoring process of the periodic signal acquired from the wireless communication unit 802. Record at 806. The recording of the position information may be a recording of only the current position or a plurality of past points in order to acquire the movement information.
[0050]
The control unit 804 determines that the vehicle has been stolen when acquiring a signal indicating that the vehicle has been stolen from the theft detection device 1 or cannot perform normal communication processing with the theft detection device 1 and determines that the vehicle has been stolen. 801 is used to send a theft report to the theft monitoring center. The information transmitted here includes the current date and time information of the vehicle recorded in the storage unit 806 from the position information generation unit 106, together with information such as the date and time of the theft recorded in the storage unit 806 and the conditions for detecting the theft. Is output. The information recorded in the storage unit 806 or the information transmitted to the theft monitoring center includes not only the position information generated by the position information generating unit 106 but also the absolute position information generated by the GPS receiver 107 and the angle generated by the gyro sensor 108. Information, raw information such as a pulse signal and a vehicle speed signal generated by the speed sensor receiver 109 may be added.
[0051]
As described above, according to the sixth embodiment, the theft detection device 1 on the vehicle includes the means for grasping the position of the vehicle, and when the vehicle is stolen, the position information of the vehicle is stolen outside the vehicle. The vehicle is transferred to the monitoring device 8 and the position information of the vehicle is obtained by the theft monitoring device 8, so that the stolen location of the vehicle can be transmitted to the vehicle owner, and this position information is transmitted from the vehicle owner to the police. By doing so, it can be useful for the express to the police site, the securing of vehicles, the detection of crimes, and the like. Further, when the vehicle is stolen, it can be used for tracking and securing the stolen vehicle, detecting crimes, and the like.
[0052]
Further, a display means for displaying a map on the theft monitoring device 8 outside the vehicle is provided, and when the vehicle is stolen, the position information of the vehicle is transferred to the theft monitoring device 8 by the theft detection device 1 on the vehicle, Since the position of the vehicle is displayed on the display means of the theft monitoring device 8, the vehicle stolen information such as the vehicle stolen location can be accurately transmitted to the vehicle owner using the map, and this information is provided to the police. By doing so, it can be used for the express to police sites, securing vehicles, detecting crimes, and the like. Further, when the vehicle is stolen, it can be used for tracking and securing the stolen vehicle, detecting crimes, and the like.
[0053]
Further, when the vehicle is stolen, the position information of the vehicle is transferred to the theft monitoring device 8 outside the vehicle by the theft detection device 1 on the vehicle, and the position information is transferred to the theft monitoring center by the theft monitoring device 8 outside the vehicle. Even if the owner of the vehicle does not notice that the vehicle has been stolen, the vehicle theft situation and the location information of the vehicle can be accurately grasped at a theft monitoring center, police, etc. Express, secure vehicles, and detect criminal offenses. Further, when the vehicle is stolen, it can be used for tracking and securing the stolen vehicle, detecting crimes, and the like.
[0054]
Furthermore, by using one or more sensors from among a global positioning system (GPS), a gyro sensor, and a speed pulse sensor as means for grasping the vehicle position of the theft detection device 1, accurate vehicle position information can be obtained. Because the information is known, theft information of the vehicle, such as the stolen location of the vehicle, can be accurately transmitted to the owner of the vehicle.By providing this information to the police, the police can rush to the spot, secure the vehicle, It can be used for custody and the like. Further, when the vehicle is stolen, it can be used for tracking and securing the stolen vehicle, detecting crimes, and the like.
[0055]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the present invention performs operation confirmation processing, such as periodically performing communication processing between devices on and outside the vehicle, using the two device configuration of the device mounted on the vehicle and the device installed outside the vehicle. When a signal that detects theft of the vehicle is received from a device on the vehicle, or when a communication error between the two devices that occurs when the device on the vehicle is destroyed or removed is detected, Judging that the vehicle is stolen, the vehicle owner is warned of theft of the vehicle by a warning sound such as a buzzer, warning light by indicator light, etc., and the vehicle is stolen by the communication means to the emergency notification center. It is possible to provide an anti-theft system having an excellent effect that the vehicle can be prevented from being stolen beforehand, and even if the vehicle is stolen, the vehicle can be found early. That.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an on-vehicle device and an off-vehicle device constituting an anti-theft device, an anti-theft monitor, and an anti-theft system according to a first embodiment of the present invention
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a theft monitoring process performed by a control unit provided in a device on the vehicle.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a theft detection sensor monitoring process of a control unit provided in a device on the vehicle.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an immobilizer monitoring process of a control unit provided in a device on the vehicle.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a periodical communication process of a control unit provided in a device on the vehicle.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a burglar alarm process of a control unit provided in a device on the vehicle.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a periodical communication process of a control unit provided in a device outside the vehicle.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a theft notification process of a control unit provided in a device outside the vehicle.
FIG. 9 is a communication transition diagram showing a communication process between a device on the vehicle and a device outside the vehicle.
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing devices on a vehicle that constitute an anti-theft device, an anti-theft monitor, and an anti-theft system according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention;
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Theft detection device
2 Wireless antenna
3 Buzzer
4 LED
5 Theft detection sensor
6 Immobilizer
7 Vehicle battery
8 Theft monitoring device
9 Mobile phone antenna
10 Wireless antenna
11 Buzzer
12 LED
13. Household AC power supply
14 GPS antenna
101 wireless communication unit
102 control unit
103 Warning sound generator
104 Lighting control unit
105 Power control unit
106 Position information generation unit
107 GPS receiver
108 gyro sensor
109 speed sensor receiver
801 mobile phone radio
802 Wireless communication unit
803 Warning sound generator
804 control unit
805 Lighting control unit
806 Storage unit
807 External device connection interface
808 Power control unit

Claims (19)

A theft detection unit that is mounted on the vehicle and that notifies a theft signal indicating that the vehicle has been stolen by communication means when the vehicle has been stolen by a theft detection sensor; Provided outside, periodically communicates with the theft detection unit, and when notified of a theft signal from the theft detection unit, according to the communication with the theft detection unit, a theft monitoring unit that issues a theft report When a theft detection unit mounted on the vehicle detects theft of the vehicle, or when regular communication with the theft detection unit is not performed, the vehicle is monitored by a theft monitoring unit external to the vehicle. A theft reporting device for executing a theft report. 2. The theft notification device according to claim 1, wherein the theft monitoring unit executes the theft alarm when communication with the theft detection unit is interrupted. The theft notification device according to claim 2, wherein the theft detection unit notifies the theft signal by stopping communication with the theft monitoring unit. The theft monitoring unit includes a sound output unit that outputs a beep sound or a sound, and a display output unit that lights or blinks a light or displays a character, and a sound output unit or a display that executes the theft notification. The burglar alarm device according to claim 1, wherein the burglar alarm is performed by any one of output means. The theft detection unit includes a sound output unit that outputs a beep sound or a sound, and a display output unit that displays or turns on or blinks a light or displays characters. When the theft detection unit notifies the theft signal, The theft reporting device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a theft report is issued inside the vehicle using one of the sound output unit and the display output unit. Theft detection unit control means for switching the operation of the theft detection unit on or off, and theft monitoring unit control means for switching the operation of the theft monitoring unit on or off, the theft detection unit is switched on, 6. The theft reporting device according to claim 1, wherein the theft monitoring of the vehicle is performed only when the theft monitoring unit control unit is turned on. The theft detection unit includes an immobilizer in the sensor for theft detection, and compares the identification information assigned to the key of the vehicle with the identification information assigned to the immobilizer, and when the identification information does not match, the identity of the vehicle is determined. 7. The theft reporting device according to claim 1, wherein the theft is monitored. When the identification information assigned to the key of the vehicle and the identification information assigned to the immobilizer do not match with each other, when the vehicle is stolen and monitored, and the vehicle is powered on, 8. The theft notification device according to claim 1, wherein the theft notification is executed. The fact that the vehicle is powered on is determined by the fact that an ignition current has flowed through the vehicle, that accessory power has flowed through the vehicle, or that the engine of the vehicle has been operated, and that the theft notification is issued. 9. The theft notification device according to claim 8, wherein the device is executed. 10. The theft notification device according to claim 1, wherein wireless communication means is used for communication between the theft detection unit and the theft monitoring unit. The said theft monitoring part was provided with the recording means which records the date and time which performed the said theft report, and at least any one of the determination factor which performed the theft report, The recording means which characterized by the above-mentioned. Theft reporting device described in Crab. The theft reporting device according to claim 11, wherein a non-volatile memory is used as a recording medium of the recording unit. The theft reporting device according to claim 12, further comprising an output unit that outputs information recorded in the recording unit to the outside. The theft detection unit includes position detection means for detecting the position of the vehicle, and when the vehicle is stolen, the position of the vehicle is notified from the theft detection unit to the theft monitoring device. 14. The theft reporting device according to claim 1. 15. The theft reporting device according to claim 14, wherein the theft monitoring device includes a map display unit that displays a map, and displays the position of the vehicle on the map display unit. 16. The theft monitoring device according to claim 1, further comprising a communication unit configured to notify the theft of the vehicle to an emergency notification center when notified of the theft signal. Theft reporting device. The said theft detection part is provided with the position detection means which detects the position of the said vehicle, and when the said vehicle is stolen, the communication means notifies the position of the said vehicle to the said emergency report center, The claim characterized by the above-mentioned. 14. The theft reporting device according to any one of claims 1 to 13. An emergency notification system comprising: the theft notification device according to claim 16 or 17; and an emergency notification center receiving a notification of the theft of the vehicle from the theft notification device. The theft detection unit and the theft reporting device having the theft monitoring unit, and the anti-theft system including the emergency notification center is supervised, and when the theft of the vehicle is detected from the theft detection unit or the theft monitoring unit 19. The vehicle according to claim 18, further comprising anti-theft means for requesting at least one of contacting the owner of the vehicle, reporting to the police, dispatching to a stolen location, and tracking the stolen vehicle. Emergency call system.

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