JP2005158041A - Reminder device and reminder system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an reminder device and an reminder system for ensuring the safety of workers with a relatively simple and easy method, which are widely applicable to ensure the safety in various operations and works, and the like. <P>SOLUTION: This device comprises an input means 11 for inputting reminder information, a storage means 12a for storing the reminder information inputted from the input means 11, and an output means 13 for outputting the reminder information stored in the storage means 12a. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

The present invention relates to a warning device and a warning system for ensuring the safety of workers and the like in various works and constructions.

Conventionally, this type of work, for example, workers always wear safety belts when working at heights, and when cleaning the gas tank, securing safety personnel, wearing gas masks, and installing safety fences and construction signs for road construction Various measures to be taken to prevent accidents and ensure safety, such as securing traffic directors, have been established.

However, due to so-called human errors such as forgetting workers, misunderstanding due to familiarity, misunderstandings, etc., these cautionary measures are not enforced, falling accidents, gas poisoning, oxygen deficiency accidents,
It often causes unexpected accidents such as electric shocks and traffic accidents.

This is not limited to the above-mentioned large-scale work and construction, but also due to the occurrence of accidents due to lack of confirmation of items to be noted when using various electric tools etc. Also, in long-distance driving work such as buses, it has become a cause of traffic accidents due to the lack of enforcement of vehicle preliminary inspection work by the driver.

In order to improve this kind of problem, various safety devices as shown in Patent Documents 1 and 2 below have been developed.
Utility Model Registration No. 3072963 Utility Model Registration No. 3019807

The device disclosed in Patent Document 1 is a device for ensuring that the hook of a safety belt is not forgotten to be hooked on a bucket in order to ensure the safety of a worker in a bucket vehicle used for high-altitude work. According to the above, it is possible to ensure the safety of working at high places in a bucket truck, but it is used for ensuring safety in other construction work, for example, cleaning work in gas tanks, road work such as gas, water, and electricity. In addition, there is a problem that a boarding detection sensor or the like needs to be installed in the bucket, and the apparatus becomes large.

Moreover, although what is shown by patent document 2 is related with the safety helmet which can notify an emergency contact to a worker and a danger signal with light, in this system, securing of the monitoring personnel for notifying an operator of information is secured. However, there is a problem that the system becomes large and expensive because, for example, an expensive wireless transmitter / receiver is essential as a device for transmission.

The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned problems, and can be widely applied to ensure the safety of various operations and constructions, and is a relatively simple and easy method for ensuring the safety of workers. It is intended to provide an alerting device and an alerting system.

The invention of the alert device according to claim 1 outputs the input means for inputting the alert information, the storage means for storing the alert information input from the input means, and the alert information stored in the storage means Output means.

“Warning information” in the present invention means means to ensure safety in various works and constructions. For example, in high-altitude work such as pier construction and distribution line construction, "Wearing belts" must be taken, gas tank cleaning work such as "securing safety personnel" and "wearing gas masks", and road construction "security fence""
Various means taken for ensuring the safety of workers, such as “installation of construction signs” and “securing traffic guides”, but are not particularly limited to these examples.

Furthermore, the “warning information” of the present invention is for long-distance driving work such as trucks and buses,
`` Is the tire pressure OK '' which is information to alert the driver during the preliminary inspection work of the car, etc.
Furthermore, it may be `` Do not wear gloves to prevent entrainment when using an electric saw '', which is alert information when using various electric tools etc. in Sunday carpenters at ordinary homes, etc. Any cautionary means to prevent and ensure safety may be used.

The “input means” means, for example, an input unit that converts the above alert information into a digital signal and inputs it to the input unit of the microcomputer and stores it in the storage unit of the microcomputer. As a specific input method, a keyboard similar to that of a small personal computer or a general mobile phone is provided. From this keyboard, for example, "Let's wear the safety belt correctly" is input in Japanese. For example, the above-described various types of alert information may be converted into symbols and codes, and the converted symbols and codes may be input.

It is preferable that the operator confirms alert information corresponding to work items such as aerial work, cleaning work, and road construction to be performed on the day before starting the work, and directly inputs the alert information. , Store the alert information corresponding to various work items and work items in advance in the device,
If the worker inputs only the work item for the day, the alert information corresponding to the task item may be automatically set. The “input means for inputting the alert information” Of course, the alert information is directly input to the device, but the alert information is input to the device in advance, and the alert information is called by inputting another signal indirectly. It means to include all the same states as the alert information is input.

“The storage means for storing the alert information input from the input means” means, for example, the storage section of the microcomputer as described above, and other than the alert information, for example, work at height, cleaning work, etc. Work items such as road construction, and other information related to the work items may be input. In short, it is only necessary to store at least alert information.

“Output means for outputting the alert information stored in the storage means” means that, for example, the alert information selected from the alert information stored in the storage section of the microcomputer as described above is output. This means an output unit or the like for displaying or notifying the alert information.

When the warning information is output from the output means, the worker himself / herself must confirm the warning information necessary for ensuring the safety of the work and construction, and execute it before the corresponding work starts. In addition, it is preferable to manually check, for example, by pressing the confirmation button of the device and outputting the alert information for the corresponding work or construction, but for example, based on the daily work process and time according to the schedule , Before the worker himself leaves the work site, set the time to issue the alert information in anticipation of the time when the corresponding work starts, and automatically display the alert information when the predetermined time comes, Or you may make it alert | report.

Furthermore, the display or notification of the alert information may be repeated for one minute every 5 seconds, for example, and may be automatically turned off or kept on unless it is turned off. In addition, it may be automatically displayed several times, regularly or irregularly, or notified.

In addition, if the main power of the device is forgotten to be turned on, or if the main power is turned off due to some shock during use, the main power is automatically turned on after the set time has elapsed. You may make it output alerting information reliably.

The specific output of the alert information is displayed on the same LCD screen as on a small computer or mobile phone, for example, “Let's wear the safety belt correctly” in Japanese characters, and from the speaker. Although it is preferable to notify by voice, for example, a warning sound by a buzzer, bell, etc., vibration by a vibrator, and further light should be emitted to alert the worker to confirm the alert information. Also good.

Furthermore, text, video, sound, warning sound, vibration, light, etc. may be combined. In short, the worker must be aware of something in the work, and actions to pay attention It should be triggered.

The input means, storage means, and output means of the present invention are preferably constituted by electronic components such as a microcomputer and liquid crystal as described above, but are not particularly limited to these, and are mechanical members.
Or you may comprise combining an electronic component and a mechanical member.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the alerting apparatus for ensuring the safety | security of an operator can be provided with a comparatively simple and easy system which can be widely applied for ensuring safety | security of various work, construction, etc. .

The invention of the alert device according to claim 2 is an input means for inputting alert information, a storage means for storing alert information input from the input means, and a time for counting the time for outputting the alert information. It is characterized by comprising counting means and output means for outputting alert information when the counted time is reached.

The “time counting means for counting the time for outputting the alert information” in the present invention means, for example, a timer function or the like incorporated in the microcomputer as described above. This means that the time until the stored alert information is output to the output means is measured.

Furthermore, if only the work item is input, the alert information corresponding to the work item is automatically set. If the alert information corresponding to the work item is automatically set, the alert information selected in advance among the stored alert information. May be measured until it is output to the output means.

The input means, storage means, time counting means and output means of the present invention are preferably composed of electronic components such as a microcomputer and liquid crystal as described above, but are not particularly limited thereto.
Of course, a mechanical member or a combination of an electronic component and a mechanical member may be used.

The invention of the alerting device according to claim 3 is an input means for inputting work item data, a conversion means for converting the input work item data into alert information, and an output means for outputting alert information. It is characterized by comprising.

“Conversion means for converting input work item data into alert information” in the present invention means, for example, when using the microcomputer as described above, various work items and various precautions are previously stored in the microcomputer. The reminder information is stored, the work item is linked with the alert information, and if the work item is entered, the alert information necessary for the work item is automatically selected and the work item is selected as the relevant alert information. This means that the worker only needs to input the work item without memorizing and checking the alert information necessary for the work item.
The alert information required for the work and construction is output.

The input means, conversion means, and output means of the present invention are preferably composed of electronic components such as a microcomputer and liquid crystal as described above, but are not particularly limited to these, and are mechanical members.
Or you may comprise combining an electronic component and a mechanical member.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an alerting system according to any one of the first to third aspects.

In the present invention, “the alerting device is attached to the helmet” means that the alerting device according to claims 1 to 3 is attached, for example, inside the working helmet, particularly in the vicinity of the ears or eyes. However, the attachment position is not particularly limited. The attachment means is preferably detachably attached so that it can be detached from the helmet as needed, but it may be fixed.

When alerting with light, it is preferable to attach the device to a position as close to the eyes as possible, for example, to the side of the eye so as not to obstruct the field of view in the helmet.

The meaning of attaching the device to the helmet means that it is possible to prevent forgetting to bring a warning device to the work site because the device is attached to the helmet that the worker must wear and bring. Before starting the work of the day, place the device at hand, enter the work items or alert information etc. while watching the LCD screen according to the work schedule of the day, and after the input set is completed, near the ear inside the helmet Or, attach the device to the side of the eye, and notify the worker of the alert information by voice from the device before starting the corresponding work, or notify the alert by vibration, warning sound or light It is. In addition, the device may be removed from the helmet so that the alert information can be confirmed by letters on the liquid crystal screen, such as when it is difficult to hear at the construction site.

According to the present invention, since the system is a system in which an operator wears a device that he always wears and brings with him, it is possible to prevent forgetting to bring a warning device to the work site, and to call attention more reliably. It is possible to provide an alerting system that can be performed and can further ensure safety.

The invention of the alerting system according to claim 5 is characterized in that the alerting device according to claims 1 to 3 is incorporated as a function of the portable wireless telephone.

In the present invention, “the alerting device is incorporated as a function of a portable wireless telephone” means that, for example, in a general mobile phone capable of making a call to the outside through a call system such as NTT, This means that the function of the alerting device according to claims 1 to 3 is incorporated as one of the functions added to the function, but it is not limited to a general mobile phone and is used in a building site or the like. It may be incorporated in a local portable wireless telephone capable of making calls.

The meaning of incorporating a device as a function of a portable radiotelephone is that an operator generally brings a device to a work site by incorporating a warning device as a function of a portable radiotelephone that is always carried. By using the functions of input means such as numeric keys, control means such as a microcomputer, storage means, and output means such as a liquid crystal screen, which are inherently possessed by portable radiotelephones. This means that an alerting device is constructed, and an alerting system integrated with a portable wireless telephone is constructed.

According to the present invention, since the worker generally incorporates a warning device as a function of a portable wireless telephone that is always carried, it can be prevented that the operator forgets to bring the device to the work site, It is possible to provide an alerting system that can alert more reliably and further ensure safety.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the output means for outputting the alert information is provided, it can be widely applied for ensuring the safety of various work and construction, and is a relatively simple and easy method. An alerting device for ensuring safety can be provided.

According to the invention of claim 2, since the output means for outputting the alert information when the counted time is reached, the alert information can be automatically output, and various work and construction work can be performed. It is possible to provide a warning device that can be widely applied to ensure safety, and that is relatively simple and easy to secure the safety of workers.

According to the invention of claim 3, since it has the conversion means for converting the work item data into the alert information, it is only necessary to input the work item data, the operation is simplified, and various work and construction safety are ensured. Therefore, it is possible to provide a warning device that can be widely applied, and that is relatively simple and easy to secure the safety of the worker.

According to the invention of claim 4, since the system is a system in which the worker wears the helmet that he always wears and brings, the forgetting to bring the alert device to the work site can be prevented and more reliably. It is possible to provide an alerting system that can perform alerting and can further ensure safety.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the worker generally has a system incorporating a warning device as a function of a portable radio telephone that is always carried, the operator should bring the device to the work site. It is possible to provide a warning system that can prevent forgetting, can call attention more reliably, and can further ensure safety.

Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the alerting device and alerting system according to the present invention will be described.

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram showing an overview of a warning device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view of the alerting device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an enlarged side view showing the alerting device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a part of the alerting system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a side view showing an outline of the alerting system of the first embodiment of the present invention.

An apparatus main body 10 includes an input unit 11 as an input unit, a control unit 12 as a control unit, and an output unit 13 as an output unit.

  The input unit 11 includes a numeric keypad 14 and function buttons 15.

The ten key unit 14 includes ten numeric keys and two keys. On the button surface of the ten numeric keys, “1-9”, “0”, and “1-9” numeric keys are hiragana characters. AIUEO 5
The first character “A” in the line of the 0-sound table is changed to the number “1”, “2” to “ka”... “9” “ra”, “0” “wa” “ "N" is displayed, and these ten keys are used to input the corresponding work, the work item of the construction, alert information, etc. in hiragana.

Further, the symbols “#” and “*” are displayed on the two keys, “#” has a function for turning the next page, and “*” has a function for turning the previous page. A work item stored in a storage unit to be described later, a list of alert information corresponding to the work item, and the like are displayed on the liquid crystal screen and can be viewed while turning the pages of the screen.

The function buttons 15 include a power switch / set button 15a, a display button 15b, a timer set button 15c, a function switching button 15d, and a clear button 15e.

On the surface of each function button 15, each function is, for example, a power switch / set button 1
In the case of 5a, the function of the button is displayed with characters such as “power supply / set”.

When the power switch / set button 15a is pressed in a state where the power switch is turned on, the input operation is set, and the above-described work items can be input from the numeric keypad.

Further, if the power switch / set button 15a is pressed in a state where the alert information is displayed or notified, the alert information is displayed or notified is turned off.

If the power switch / set button 15a is continuously pressed, the power supply of the entire apparatus is turned off.

Furthermore, the display button 15b is a button for displaying the alert information corresponding to the set work item on the liquid crystal screen which is the output unit 13, and the alert information before the worker performs the corresponding work or construction. It is a button to operate to confirm and see, and it is colored prominently in red.

The timer set button 15c is used to automatically display alert information on a liquid crystal screen when a predetermined time comes, or to set a time for voice notification from a speaker.
The hour and minute in units of 4 hours are entered using the numeric keypad, and finally the timer set button 15c
A predetermined time can be set by pressing again.

The function switching button 15d is used to use the device as a clock or as a calculator. By pressing the button, the functions of “Awareness Device”, “Clock” and “Calculator” are displayed on the LCD screen in sequence. It can be switched in order.

The clear button 15e is used to correct the input content and the set content.
By pressing the clear button 15e, correct contents can be input and set again.

The control unit 12 includes a microcomputer, and includes a storage unit 12a and a timer unit 12b.
And although it is not shown in figure, the conversion part 12c is comprised from the word processor function part, the calculator function part, the timepiece function part, etc.

The storage unit 12a includes work items such as “pier work”, “distribution line work”, “cleaning work in the gas tank”, and “road work”, and alert information, that is, “always wear a safety belt” and “security”. Items such as “Securing personnel”, “Wearing gas masks”, “Security fences”, “Installation of construction signs”, “Securing traffic directors” are stored.

When this work item and alert information are entered, a new work item and alert information are entered.
The data are sequentially added and stored in the storage unit 12a. In addition, items that are no longer needed can be deleted.

Further, the conversion unit 12c is configured to link the work item and the alert information, and the work items “bridge pier construction” and “distribution line construction” stored in the storage unit 12a are input units. 11 is converted into a signal “always wear a safety belt”, which is alert information stored in a storage unit necessary for pier construction and distribution line construction, and the signal is output to the output unit 13 .

In addition, when “cleaning work in the gas tank” that is a work item is input from the input unit 11, the signals of “Securing security personnel” and “Wearing a gas mask” that are alert information stored in the storage unit 12 a are displayed. The signal is converted and output to the output unit 13.

Furthermore, when the work item “road construction” is input from the input unit 11, signals of “security fence”, “installation of construction signs”, “securing traffic guides”, which are alert information stored in the storage unit 12 a And output the signal to the output unit 13.

The output unit 13 includes a liquid crystal screen 13a, a speaker 13b, a light source unit 13c including a light emitting diode, and a vibrator 13d.

The liquid crystal screen 13a displays alert information and the like in characters, and the input unit 11 as described above.
The contents input from, the input time of the timer set button 15c, clock display, calculator calculation, and the like are displayed.

The speaker 13b is provided at the lower right of the front surface of the apparatus body 10, and is used to notify the content of the alert information by voice or to emit a warning sound such as “Peep” when a predetermined time comes. It is.

The light source unit 13c made of a light emitting diode is provided at the lower left of the bottom surface of the apparatus main body 10 and is used for blinking red light to emit light when a predetermined time comes.

The vibrator 13d is built in the apparatus main body 10 and vibrates the entire apparatus main body 10 when a predetermined time comes.

16 is provided at the upper right of the front surface of the apparatus body 10, and includes an input unit 11, a control unit 12, and an output unit 13.
It is a power supply part which consists of a solar cell for operating.

A support member 17 is detachably attached to the central portion of the back surface of the apparatus main body 10 and is made of an elastic material such as a spring steel plate. The support member 17 is sandwiched between the collars 18 a of the work helmet 18, and the apparatus main body 10 is attached to the helmet 18. It has a clip portion 17a for detachably attaching.

  Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described by taking work in pier construction as an example.

  First, confirm the contents of work items and work schedule on the day of the morning meeting at the construction site.

For example, if the work of the day starts at 9:00 am at the height of the pier, moves in the afternoon and starts work on electrical work on the road from 13:00, the power switch set of the apparatus main body 10 The button 15a is pressed to enable setting, and the pier construction, which is a work item, is input from the numeric keypad 14 in Hiragana as “Kyo Kyaku Koji”.

Next, when the power switch / set button 15a is pressed again, the input work item “pier pier construction” and the alert information “always wear safety belt” are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 13a. Check whether the input contents are correct. If so, press the power switch / set button 15a again to complete the setting.

If it is wrong, the user can press the clear button 15e to delete the input content and newly input the correct content.

Next, the timer set button 15c is pressed to enter the timer set state, and the numeric keypad 1
4. Enter numbers “9” and “00” from 4 and press the timer set button 15c again to set the time of 9:00.

Next, the power switch / set button 15a of the apparatus main body 10 is pressed again to enable setting, and the electric work on the road, which is the work item in the afternoon, is input from the numeric keypad 14 as "Rojo no Denki Koji" in hiragana. .

Next, when the power switch / set button 15a is pressed again, the input work item “Electric construction on the road” and warning information “Security fence” “Installation of construction signs” “Securing traffic guides” "Is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 13a, and it is confirmed whether the input content is correct. If so, press the power switch / set button 15a again to complete the setting.

Further, the timer set button 15c is pressed to input a time of 13:00, and the timer set button 15c is pressed again to complete the setting of the afternoon construction timer.

Next, the operator sandwiches and attaches the apparatus main body 10 to the heel 18a of the work helmet 18 that he uses by using the clip portion 17a of the support member 17.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the mounting position is such that the sound from the speaker 13b can be heard, and the light of the light emitting diode 13c is reflected on the inner surface of the helmet so that it can be seen by the eyes. Install it in the upper right corner of the eye.

  This completes the prior setting of the alerting device.

Next, when the worker arrives at the work site at the height of the pier, which is the work in the morning, in order to confirm and execute the alert information necessary for ensuring safety in this work, the apparatus main body 10
Is removed from the helmet 18a of the helmet 18, and the red display button 15b of the apparatus body 10 is pressed.

As a result, the letters “Always wear safety belt”, which is alert information in high-altitude work of the pier construction, are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 13a. ”Definitely wear. It is possible to alert other workers at the same time as well as wearing it.

When the worker wears the safety belt and the display of alerting information or notification becomes unnecessary, the alerting device may be turned off by pressing the power switch / set button 15a.

When the operator arrives at the work site and forgets to operate the alerting device, the timer that has been set based on the previous work schedule is activated at 9:00, and the speaker 13b is automatically activated. A high-pitched beeping sound is emitted from the ears, and further, “Let's put on the safety belt correctly” is announced by voice.

  This notification is repeatedly notified for 1 minute every 5 seconds and is automatically turned off.

When turning off in the middle of one minute, the apparatus main body 10 may be removed from the helmet 18 and the power switch / set button 15a may be pressed.

The notification may be continued unless the power switch / set button 15a is turned OFF.

Even when the sound is not heard due to the noise at the construction site, the light emitting diode 13c emits red light and blinks, and the vibrator 13d vibrates, so that the operator notices that he has forgotten to operate the alerting device. The apparatus main body 10 can be removed from the helmet 18, and the apparatus main body can be operated to check the alert information for ensuring work safety on the liquid crystal screen 13a. Can be worn reliably.

Next, when lunch is over and the worker moves to the electrical work on the road, which is the work in the afternoon, and arrives at the work site, the warning information necessary for ensuring safety in this work is confirmed as described above. In order to carry out reliably, the apparatus main body 10 is removed from the helmet 18, and the display button 15b of the apparatus main body is pushed.

As a result, the characters “safety fence”, “installation of construction signs” and “securing traffic guides”, which are warning information in the electrical work on the road, are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 13a, and the worker can Each measure can be taken to ensure safety.

When the worker arrives at the work site and forgets to operate the alerting device, the timer that has been set is activated at 13:00 based on the previous work schedule,
The speaker 13b automatically emits a high-pitched beeping sound, and further informs by voice such as “installation of safety fences”, “installation of construction signs”, and “ensure traffic guides”.

In addition, even when no sound can be heard due to construction site noise as described above, the light emitting diode 13c emits red light and the vibrator 13d vibrates, so that the operator can realize that he has forgotten to operate the alerting device. .

In addition, when you want to check the alert information corresponding to the changed work item, such as when there is a sudden work change at the work site, press the page turning keys “#” and “*” one by one to control The work items stored in the storage unit 12a of the unit 12 and a list of alert information corresponding to the work items are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 13a for confirmation.

When this device is used as a “clock”, when the function switching button 15d is pressed once, the liquid crystal screen 1
The current time is displayed in “hour” and “minute” in 3a.

When using as a “calculator”, press the function switch button 15d twice to switch to the calculator function.
Calculations can be made using the numeric keypad 14 and the liquid crystal screen 13a.

In the present embodiment, apart from the input of the work item, memo-like contents in the work of the day, for example, “notify the headquarters of the progress of the work” or “take a break at 15:00” at 15:30. Such contents may be input and automatically displayed or notified using the timer function in the same manner as described above.

In the present embodiment, the alert information is notified repeatedly every 5 seconds for 1 minute, and is continuously turned off unless it is automatically turned off or turned off with the power switch / set button 15a. In the meantime, the notification may be automatically or periodically performed several times.

In addition, if you forget to press the power switch / set button on the device, forget to turn on the main power, or if the main power is cut off due to some shock during use, the main power will be turned on automatically after the set time has passed. It may be configured in such a way that alerting can be performed more reliably.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, a work item is input, the work item is converted into alert information by the conversion unit, displayed or notified, and the worker remembers the alert information corresponding to the work item one by one. The input operation has been simplified by eliminating the need for confirmation. However, the alert information is entered and stored directly from the input section, for example, “Let's wear the safety belt correctly”. You may make it display or alert | report alert information directly.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, although it was used as an alerting device before the start of work, it may be used for checking the contents of cleanup at the end of work. For example, in electrical work on the road, construction is performed by installing a “security fence”, “construction sign”, etc., but when the work is completed, the display button on this device is pressed to display the alert information on the electrical work on the road in a liquid crystal display. You may make it display on a screen and confirm the contents which were installed during construction, ie, "security fence", "installation of construction sign", and confirm whether these were all cleared up.

According to the present embodiment, since the output unit for outputting the alert information is provided, it can be widely applied for ensuring the safety of various work and construction, and the worker's safety can be ensured by a relatively simple and easy method. An alerting device for securing can be provided.

In addition, if you forget to operate the alert device, a timer will be activated to automatically alert you with a warning sound and alert information from the speaker. This alert device will ensure the safety of workers more reliably. Can be provided.

In addition, even when no sound can be heard due to noise at the construction site, the light source part such as a light emitting diode emits light, and the vibrator vibrates so that the operator can notice that he has forgotten to operate the alert device. Therefore, it is possible to provide a warning device for ensuring the safety of the worker more reliably.

Furthermore, you can keep alerting unless you turn it off with the power switch / set button,
Until the end of the work, we will automatically notify several times regularly or irregularly,
It is possible to provide an alerting device for ensuring the safety of the worker more reliably.

In addition, if you forget to press the power switch / set button on the device, forget to turn on the main power, or if the main power is cut off due to some shock during use, the main power will be turned on automatically after the set time has passed. Thus, it is possible to provide a warning device for ensuring the safety of the worker more reliably.

In addition, since the system is a system in which the device body is mounted on a helmet that is always worn and brought by the operator, it is possible to prevent forgetting to bring a warning device to the work site, and to call attention more reliably. Therefore, it is possible to provide a warning system that can further ensure safety.

Next, a second embodiment of the alerting device and alerting system according to the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the alerting system of the second embodiment of the present invention.

This embodiment is an alerting system that incorporates the function of the alerting device in the first embodiment as one function of a mobile phone.

In FIG. 6, reference numeral 20 denotes a general mobile phone capable of making a call to the outside through a call system such as NTT, and uses a numeric keypad, a microcomputer, a liquid crystal screen, etc. as originally provided in the mobile phone. An alerting device is formed, and an alerting system integrated with a mobile phone is constructed.

That is, the main body of the alerting device uses the main body of the mobile phone 20, the input unit which is the input means of the alerting device uses the numeric keypad portion 21 and the function button 22 of the mobile phone, and so on. The control unit uses a microcomputer built in the mobile phone, and the output unit, which is an output means, uses a liquid crystal screen 23 of the mobile phone, a speaker 24, a built-in vibrator, and a charging display lamp 25.

The numeric keypad 21 of the mobile phone has ten numeric keys and two keys, and the numeric keys “1-9”, “0”, and “1-9” are arranged on the button surface of the ten numeric keys. In addition, the first character “A” in the line of the hiragana Aiueo 50 syllable table is changed to the number “1”, then “2” to “2” in order.
・ "R" is displayed in "9", and "Wa", "O", and "N" are displayed in "0". Using the numeric keypad of these mobile phones, the corresponding work as a warning device and work items for construction Enter alert information etc. in Hiragana.

Furthermore, the symbols “#” and “*” are displayed on the two keys, “#” has a function for turning the next page as a mobile phone, and “*” has a function for turning the previous page. Use this key to
A work item as an alerting device and a list of alerting information corresponding to the work item are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 23 of the mobile phone so that the user can see the page while turning the screen.

The relationship between the function button 22 of the mobile phone and the function button as the alert device is that the power switch of the mobile phone is the power switch / set button 22a of the alert device, and the function selection button of the mobile phone is the display button 22b of the alert device. In addition, the call button of the mobile phone is used as the timer set button 22c of the alerting device, the menu switching button of the mobile phone is used as the function switching button 22d of the alerting device, and the clear button of the mobile phone is used as it is as the clear button 22e of the alerting device. To do.

The functions and actions of the power switch / set button 22a, display button 22b, timer set button 22c, function switching button 22d and clear button 22e as the alerting device set in the mobile phone as described above are the same as those described above. It has the same function as the embodiment.

The numeric keypad 21 and the function button 22 of the mobile phone are provided with functions used as an alerting device on the surface of each button, for example, “power” displayed on the power switch button 22a of the mobile phone. "Set" is displayed. In addition, in the instruction manual, each function button of the alerting device corresponds to each button of the mobile phone.

The control unit as the alerting device uses a microcomputer (not shown) built in the mobile phone, and uses the storage unit, timer unit and conversion unit as they are as the storage unit, timer unit and conversion unit of the alerting device. Furthermore, the word processor function unit, the calculator function unit, and the clock function unit of the mobile phone are also used as they are and used as the word processor function unit, the calculator function unit, and the clock function unit of the alerting device.

The contents stored in the storage unit as the alerting device set in the mobile phone as described above and the conversion function in the conversion unit are the same as those in the first embodiment described above.

The liquid crystal screen, the speaker, the vibrator, and the light source, which are output units of the alerting device, are configured by using the liquid crystal screen 23 of the mobile phone, the speaker 24, the vibrator and the charging display lamp 25 built in the main body as they are.

As described above, the liquid crystal screen 23 as the alerting device set in the mobile phone, the speaker 2
4. The function and operation of the vibrator and light source unit 25 are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  The power supply unit as the alert device uses the rechargeable power supply unit of the mobile phone as it is.

  In the figure, 26 is an antenna of a mobile phone, and 27 is a hinge portion of a folded mobile phone.

Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described taking work in pier construction as an example, as in the first embodiment.

For example, if the work on the day starts at 9:00 am in the pier, moves in the afternoon and starts electrical work on the road from 13:00, first switch the menu on the mobile phone 20 The button 22d switches the mobile phone to the function of the alerting device.

Next, the power switch 22a is pressed to enable setting, and the pier construction, which is a work item, is input from the numeric keypad 21 with hiragana as “Kyo Kyaku Koji”.

Next, when the power switch 22a is pressed again, the characters “work on the pier” as the input work item and the characters “always wear a safety belt” as the alert information are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 23 of the mobile phone.
Confirm that the entered information is correct. If it is OK, power switch 2 again
Press 2a to complete the setting.

If it is wrong, the user can press the clear button 22e to delete the input content and newly input the correct content.

Next, the call button 22c is pressed to enter the timer setting state, numbers "9" and "00" are input from the numeric keypad 14, and the call button 22c is pressed again to set the time of 9:00.

Next, the power switch 22a is pressed again to enable the setting, and the electric work on the road, which is the work item in the afternoon, is input from the numeric keypad 21 with "Hiragana Denki Koji" in hiragana.

Next, when the power switch 22a is pressed again, the input work item "electric work on the road"
And the characters “security fence”, “installation sign” and “secure traffic guide” are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 23 to confirm whether the input content is correct. If so, press the power switch 22a again to complete the setting.

Further, by pressing the call button 22c and inputting the time of 13:00, the call button 2 is again input.
Press 2c to complete the afternoon construction timer setting. The worker carries the mobile phone in a pocket of work clothes.

  This completes the prior setting of the alerting device using the mobile phone.

Next, when the worker arrives at the work site at the height of the pier, which is the work in the morning, take out the mobile phone to confirm and execute the warning information necessary for ensuring safety in this work. The function selection button 22b of the cellular phone is pushed.

As a result, the word “Always wear a safety belt”, which is alert information for the high-rise work of the pier construction, is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 23 of the mobile phone. Make sure to wear a certain “safety belt”. As well as wearing it, it is possible to alert other workers at the same time using the telephone function of the mobile phone.

When the worker wears the safety belt and the display of alert information or notification is no longer necessary, the alert function of the mobile phone may be turned off by pressing the power switch 22a.

When the worker arrives at the work site and forgets to operate the alerting device, the timer set on the mobile phone is activated based on the work schedule in advance and is automatically activated at 9:00. A high-pitched warning sound “Peep” is emitted from the speaker 24 of the mobile phone.

Even if the worker receives a call, he can hear the voice "Let's put on the safety belt correctly" by picking up the mobile phone and putting it on his ear.

  This notification is repeatedly notified for 1 minute every 5 seconds and is automatically turned off.

  When turning off in the middle of one minute, the power switch 22a may be pushed.

  The notification may be continued unless the power switch 22a is turned off.

Also, even if you can't hear sound due to construction site noise, the mobile phone's vibrator vibrates,
Furthermore, since the charging indicator lamp 25 emits light and blinks, the operator notices that he has forgotten to operate the alerting device, takes out the mobile phone, operates the mobile phone, and provides alert information for ensuring work safety. It can be confirmed on the liquid crystal screen 23 and, as described above, is a means for ensuring safety.
The "safety belt" can be worn reliably.

Next, when lunch is over and the worker moves to the electrical work on the road, which is the work in the afternoon, and arrives at the work site, the warning information necessary for ensuring safety in this work is confirmed as described above. In order to execute it reliably, the cellular phone is taken out and the function selection button 22b of the cellular phone is pushed.

As a result, the words “security fence”, “installation of construction signs”, “securing traffic guides”, which are alerting information for electrical work on the road, are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 23 of the mobile phone, and the operator can ensure safety. Therefore, the above measures can be taken to ensure safety.

When the operator arrives at the work site and forgets to operate the alerting device, the timer set in the mobile phone based on the previous work schedule is activated at 13:00 and automatically A high-pitched beep sound is emitted from the speaker 24 of the mobile phone.

Assuming that the worker has received a phone call, he / she can hear the voice of "installation of safety fences", "installation of construction signs", and "ensure traffic guides" by taking a mobile phone and putting it on his ear. At the same time, it can be confirmed on the liquid crystal screen 23.

In addition, even if the sound is not heard due to the noise of the construction site as above, the vibrator vibrates,
Since the charging indicator lamp 25 emits light and blinks, the operator can notice that he forgot to operate the alerting device.

  Other configurations, functions, and operations are the same as those in the first embodiment.

In this embodiment, the function of a warning device is incorporated in a general mobile phone that can make a call to the outside through a call system such as NTT, but a local portable type that can make a call on the premises such as a construction site. You may incorporate in a radio telephone.

According to the present embodiment, the worker generally forgets to bring the device to the work site because the system incorporates a warning device as one function of the portable radio telephone that is always carried. Therefore, it is possible to provide an alerting system that can alert more reliably and ensure further safety.

Furthermore, the alerting device is configured by utilizing the functions of input means such as numeric keys, control means such as a microcomputer, storage means, and output means such as a liquid crystal screen, which are inherently possessed by portable radio telephones. It is possible to provide an alerting system that is more convenient and advantageous in terms of cost.

As mentioned above, although preferred embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to each above-mentioned embodiment, A various design change can be performed in the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention.

The present invention, for long-distance driving work such as trucks, buses, etc., alerting the driver in advance of the vehicle inspection work, further alerting when using various electric tools etc. It can also be applied to.

The schematic block diagram which shows the outline | summary of the alerting device of 1st embodiment of this invention. The front view which expands and shows the alerting device of 1st embodiment of this invention. The side view which expands and shows the alerting device of 1st embodiment of this invention. Sectional drawing which cuts out and shows a part of alerting system of 1st embodiment of this invention. The side view which shows the outline | summary of the alerting system of 1st embodiment of this invention. The perspective view which shows the alerting system of 2nd embodiment of this invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Apparatus main body 11 Input means 12 Control means 12a Memory | storage means 13 Output means

Claims (5)

An input means for inputting alert information;
Storage means for storing alert information input from the input means;
An alerting device comprising: output means for outputting alerting information stored in the storage means. An input means for inputting alert information;
Storage means for storing alert information input from the input means;
Time counting means for counting the time for outputting the alert information;
An alerting device, comprising: output means for outputting alerting information when the counted time is reached. An input means for inputting work item data;
A conversion means for converting the input work item data into alert information;
An alerting device comprising: output means for outputting alerting information. An attention raising system, wherein the attention raising device according to claim 1 is mounted on a helmet. 4. An alerting system, wherein the alerting device according to claim 1 is incorporated as a function of a portable wireless telephone.

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