JP2007179137A - Disaster information terminal device, vending machine incorporating this terminal device, management server device, and disaster information communication system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a disaster information communication system that collects safety information in a management server device by connecting portable terminals and disaster information terminal devices and delivers the safety information from the management server device to predetermined institutions and the like. <P>SOLUTION: The disaster information communication system comprises vending machines 3 each having a simple communication means 44 capable of communicating with various portable terminals 1, and the management server device 7 connectable with each vending machine 3 via a network 5 and capable of capturing and storing in a database safety information stored in each vending machine 3, sorting the safety information by the region where each vending machine 3 is installed, and delivering the regional safety information to external institutions and the like. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a disaster information terminal device capable of receiving e-mail from a portable terminal such as a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistance), a notebook personal computer, etc., in a disaster, a vending machine incorporating this terminal device, A management server device that can receive an electronic mail from an information terminal device or a vending machine and distribute it to a predetermined external organization, etc., and a disaster information communication system comprising the disaster information terminal device or vending machine and the management server device It is about.

In recent years, vending machines with various functions have been provided due to the development of technology in various fields. For example, there is a guidance vending machine system that allows a vending machine to have a communication function, connects a server device and a vending machine located in a management company, etc. over a network, and allows communication between the vending machine and the server device. Is provided. Such a vending machine system is mainly used for inventory management of vending machines, grasps which products are remaining in each vending machine installed in each region, and It is possible to instruct the manager to replenish products (see Patent Document 1).
Further, in recent vending machines, there is also provided a prepaid mobile sales system in which products can be purchased by a mobile phone having a prepaid function for depositing in advance (see Patent Document 2).
On the other hand, focusing on vending machines located in various places in the city, a disaster information terminal system has been provided in which an information terminal is incorporated into this vending machine, and in the event of a disaster, communication is secured by the information terminal. (See Patent Document 3).
JP 2003-76880 A JP 2003-246060 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-11500

However, in the above-described conventional vending machine system, the information sent from the vending machine to the server device is simply information relating to inventory management, information relating to theft / destruction, etc., and safety information is sent in the event of a disaster. There was a drawback that it was not possible.
In addition, in the above-described conventional prepaid mobile sales system, a mobile phone and a vending machine are connected to exchange information with a management server to sell products, and safety information is sent in the event of a disaster. There was a drawback that it was not possible.
On the other hand, a disaster information terminal system that incorporates a disaster information terminal in a vending machine has the advantage that, in the event of a disaster, the information input to the vending machine can be sent to a server at a predetermined location and the information can be shared by many people However, in order to input the necessary information, it is necessary to stand in front of the vending machine and input according to the vending machine announcement etc. There was a drawback that could not be done.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described conventional circumstances, and includes a disaster information terminal device capable of collecting necessary safety information from the mobile terminal in a short time via a mobile terminal and simple communication means, a mobile terminal and simple communication means. Temubi Vending machine incorporating disaster information terminal device that can collect necessary safety information from the mobile terminal in a short time, safety information from the mobile terminal is taken into the terminal device or vending machine, and the terminal device or vending machine It is an object of the present invention to provide a management server device that further captures safety information that has been taken in and that can be processed and distributed, and a disaster information communication system that can collect and distribute the safety information to a predetermined organization or the like.

In order to achieve the above object, a disaster information communication system according to the first aspect of the present invention comprises a simple communication means capable of communicating with various portable terminals, and a mail received from the various portable terminals received by the simple communication means. A temporary storage means for temporarily storing data, a communication means connected to an external device via a network and communicating with the external device, and an authentication ID / password assigned to the own device when communicating by the communication means By means of collation means that enables subsequent communication when they match, display means for displaying display information received via the communication means, control means for controlling the operation of these means, and external commands at the time of disaster A disaster information function comprising: operating the control means to display the disaster information on the display means, and operating the simple communication means to enable communication. A terminal device, a communication means that can be connected to each disaster information terminal device through a neckwork, and communicates with each disaster information terminal device; and an authentication ID assigned to each disaster information terminal device An authentication confirmation unit that transmits a password through the communication unit and collates with the corresponding disaster information terminal device to enable subsequent communication, and the authentication confirmation unit confirms the corresponding disaster information terminal device. Sometimes, the information collecting means for receiving the mail stored in the temporary storage means of the disaster information terminal device through the communication means as safety information and storing it in the database, and the safety information stored in the database, Safety information regional distribution means for distributing the disaster hazard information terminal device to each region where it is installed and storing it again in the database, and the database Has been a regional safety information accumulated and is characterized in that it consists of the management server device and a safety information delivery means for delivering the specified external agencies.
In order to achieve the above object, the disaster information communication system according to the invention described in claim 2 detects that the money has been inserted, checks the amount, and detects that the desired product button is pressed, Vending machine function means that discharges the product of the pressed product button, refunds the return if necessary, and manages inventory such as the remaining number of products, and the external device connected to the external device via the network A communication unit that communicates with the device, a verification unit that verifies and matches the authentication ID and password assigned to the device when communicating by the communication unit, and various portable terminals. Simple communication means for enabling communication, temporary storage means for temporarily storing mail from the various portable terminals received by the simple communication means, and display information received via the communication means Display means for displaying, imaging means for imaging the periphery of the apparatus, sound input means for converting sound into sound electric signals, sound output means for converting sound electric signals into sound, and control means for controlling the operation of these means And operating the control means according to an external command at the time of a disaster and stopping the sales function by inserting money out of the functions of the vending machine function means under the control of the control means, and displaying the disaster information on the display means And a disaster function unit that enables voice information to be exchanged between the voice input unit and the voice output unit, operates the simple communication unit, and sends the imaging data captured by the imaging unit via the communication unit. Vending machines equipped with, each disaster information terminal device can be connected via a neckwork, communication means for communicating with each disaster information terminal device, and each of the above Authentication confirmation means for sending authentication ID / password assigned to each harm information terminal device through the communication means and collating with the corresponding disaster information terminal device to enable subsequent communication; and the authentication confirmation means Collecting information that receives the mail stored in the temporary storage means of the relevant disaster information terminal device as safety information via the communication means and stores it in the database when the disaster information terminal device is confirmed by Means, safety information stored in the database, safety information sorting means for each area where disaster hazard information terminal devices are installed and stored again in the database, and by region stored in the database Characterized by comprising a management server device provided with a safety information distribution means capable of distributing the safety information to a designated external organization, etc. It is what.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the disaster information communication system according to the first or second aspect, the management server device uses an authentication ID / password assigned to each disaster information terminal device or each vending machine. It is obtained from an external organization that manages the information terminal device or an external organization that manages inventory of the vending machine.
In order to achieve the above object, a disaster information terminal device according to the invention described in claim 4 is a simple communication means capable of communicating with a portable terminal, and mails from the various portable terminals received by the simple communication means. The temporary storage means for temporary storage, the communication means connected to the external device via the network and communicating with the external device, and the authentication ID / password assigned to the own device when communicating by the communication means are collated. The matching means that enables subsequent communication when they match, the display means for displaying the display information received via the communication means, the control means for controlling the operation of these means, and the external command in the event of a disaster It is characterized by comprising disaster function means for operating the control means to display disaster information on the display means and operating the simple communication means.
In order to achieve the above object, the vending machine according to the invention described in claim 5 detects that the money has been inserted, checks the amount, and detects that the desired product button has been pressed. The vending machine function means for discharging the product of the product button and refunding the return if necessary, and managing inventory such as the remaining number of products, and the external device connected to the external device via the network A communication unit that communicates with the communication device, a verification unit that verifies and matches the authentication ID / password assigned to the device when communicating by the communication unit, and a communication with the portable terminal Simple communication means for enabling communication, temporary storage means for temporarily storing mails from the various portable terminals received by the simple communication means, and display information received via the communication means Display means, imaging means for imaging the periphery of the apparatus, sound input means for converting sound into sound electric signals, sound output means for converting sound electric signals into sound, control means for controlling the operation of these means, Operate the control means in response to an external command at the time of a disaster, stop the selling function by inserting money out of the functions of the vending machine function means under the control of the control means, and display disaster information on the display means, and And a disaster function means for enabling voice information to be exchanged between the voice input means and the voice output means, operating the simple communication means, and sending the image data captured by the image pickup means via the communication means. It is characterized by this.
In order to achieve the above object, the management server device according to the invention described in claim 6 can be connected to a disaster information terminal device arranged in various places via a neckwork, and can communicate with each disaster information terminal device. Communication means to perform, authentication confirmation means for sending out an authentication ID / password assigned to each disaster information terminal device and collating with the corresponding disaster information terminal device to enable subsequent communication, and the authentication confirmation The area where the information collecting means for receiving the mail stored in the temporary storage means of the relevant disaster information terminal device and the disaster information terminal device are installed when the means is confirmed to be the relevant disaster information terminal device A safety information distribution means for storing received mails in a sorting database every time, and mails stored in the database designated as safety information It is characterized in that a safety information delivery unit that can be distributed through the communication means to the information processing apparatus parts institutions.
According to a seventh aspect of the invention, in the management server device according to the sixth aspect, the authentication ID / password assigned to each disaster information terminal device is obtained from an external organization that manages the disaster information terminal device. It is characterized by being.

According to the first and second aspects of the invention, in the event of a disaster, communication with a portable terminal is possible by a disaster information terminal device or vending machine arranged in various places, and the safety information input from the portable terminal is used as the information terminal device. Or, since the safety information can be collected by the management server device via a vending machine and distributed to the required external organization, the safety information can be immediately transmitted, and many people can use the mobile devices to check the safety information. Can send.
In addition, according to the invention described in claim 1 or 2, since information related to the disaster can be displayed at the time of a disaster, anxiety materials can be reduced, a sense of security can be given, and contributions to security can be made. Can do.
According to the second aspect of the present invention, voice communication can be performed and image information can be provided by a message board.

According to the invention described in claim 3, since the authentication ID and password of the information terminal device or vending machine installed by each organization can be obtained from each organization in the event of a disaster, the information terminal device installed by each organization or automatic Communication with the vending machine becomes possible, which can contribute to further safety.
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a disaster information terminal device that can collect necessary safety information from a mobile terminal in a short time during a disaster and can display accurate necessary information at the time of a disaster.
According to the invention described in claim 5, in the event of a disaster, it is possible to collect necessary safety information from a mobile terminal in a short time, display accurate necessary information in the event of a disaster, and enable voice communication. Can provide a machine.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a management server device capable of providing safety information to a designated external organization by collecting safety information from a disaster information terminal device or vending machine in the event of a disaster.
In the invention according to claim 7, since the authentication ID and password of the information terminal device or vending machine installed by each organization can be obtained from each organization in the event of a disaster, the information terminal device or vending machine installed by each organization Communication is possible, which can contribute to further safety.

The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 illustrates an outline of a disaster information communication system according to the best mode for carrying out the present invention.
In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a portable terminal such as a mobile phone, a PDA, and a notebook personal computer, and reference numeral 3 denotes a vending machine.
This vending machine 3 includes a housing 31 formed in a rectangular shape by a material such as a strong iron plate, a message board 32 made up of an electric bulletin board, a liquid crystal display, and the like disposed on the uppermost front surface of the housing 31, and the housing 31. A product display section 33 arranged from the bottom of the message board 32 to the center of the front surface of the housing 32, a product selection button 34 arranged one-on-one on the product display section 33, and a product in the housing 31 A charge storage device 35 disposed on the right side below the display portion 33, a product discharge port 36 disposed on the lower front side of the housing 31, and a security bell 37 disposed on the front central portion of the housing 31. Is arranged.

In the housing 31, although not shown below, a microphone as an audio input unit, a speaker as an audio output unit, an imaging unit such as a CCD, a simple communication unit such as infrared communication or Bluetooth, etc. Is arranged.
The vending machine 3 includes an electronic box in the housing 31 in addition to a mechanism relating to merchandise. This electronic box includes an information processing unit, temporary storage means, and communication means connected to an external device via a network.

The information processing unit includes a central processing chip (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an input unit, an output unit, and the like that perform processing of various types of information. Has a line. The ROM stores a vending machine operating program for operating the vending machine and a disaster operating program for performing communication during a disaster.
The CPU normally implements vending machine function means and collating means by executing a vending machine operating program stored in the ROM.
When the vending machine function means realized by executing the program in the CPU detects that the money has been inserted, checks the amount, and detects that the desired product button is pressed, the pressed product This is a means for discharging the product of the button, performing the operation of refunding the return if necessary, and managing inventory such as the remaining number of products.

The collation means is a means for collating the authentication ID / password assigned to the own device when communicating by the communication means and enabling subsequent communication when they match.
Also, when the CPU receives a command in the event of a disaster, the vending machine operating program and the disaster operating program stored in the ROM are executed, thereby realizing a vending function means, a collating means, and a disaster function means. Let
The disaster function means operates the control means according to an external command at the time of a disaster and stops only the sales function by money input out of the functions of the vending machine function means, and displays disaster information on the display means, In addition, the voice information can be exchanged between the voice input unit and the voice output unit, the simple communication unit is operated, and the imaging data captured by the imaging unit is transmitted via the communication unit.
The information of the vending machine 3 is sent to the outside via a network.

The system configured as described above operates as follows in the event of a disaster.
When a mobile phone or the like is disconnected, a safety information mail is created by the mobile terminal 1, the mobile terminal 1 is connected to a simple communication means of the vending machine by infrared communication or Bluetooth, and the mail is temporarily stored in the vending machine. Store in storage means.
When the transmission request from the management server device is received via the communication means, if the authentication ID / password is verified and confirmed to match, the mail safety information in the temporary storage means is sent via the communication means / network to the management server. Feed into the device.
In the management server device, the sent safety information is processed and distributed from the management server device to a beverage manufacturer's server or the like as necessary. As a result, as shown in FIG. 1, the safety information is displayed on the safety information bulletin board 300 such as the homepage of the beverage manufacturer.

According to the above-described system, the safety information can be confirmed quickly, and the connection between the vending machine 3 and the portable terminal 1 is completed in a short time, so many people use this system. This is possible.
In addition, according to the above system, in the event of a disaster, communication with a mobile terminal becomes possible by vending machines arranged in various places, and safety information input from the mobile terminal is managed via the information terminal device or the vending machine. Since the safety information can be collected and distributed to necessary external organizations (such as beverage manufacturer's servers), the safety information can be immediately transmitted, and many people can send safety information using mobile terminals. Can give a sense of security and contribute to security.

Next, details of this system will be described.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining details of the disaster information communication system according to the best mode for carrying out the present invention.
In FIG. 2, the disaster information communication system is roughly divided into vending machines 3,... Incorporating disaster information terminal devices (only one is shown in FIG. 2) and these vending machines 3,. And the management server device 7 to be connected. Here, the vending machines 3, 3,... Are installed in many places where people pass, such as public facilities, hospitals, parks, and roadsides. In addition, the products sold by these vending machines 3, 3,... Are widely used only in drinking water such as coffee and juice, canned foods, confectionery, and foods alone. These vending machines 3, 3,... Can communicate with server devices of respective manufacturers by wire and wireless, and inventory management of these vending machines 3, 3,. Each of the vending machines 3, 3,... Is normally operated with AC power supplied from a commercial power source. However, in an emergency (or even during normal times), each of the vending machines 3, 3,... Temporarily stores electric power generated by natural energy such as solar cells or wind power generation in the battery, and the stored electric power is exchanged. You may make it operate | move with the alternating current power obtained by converting into. These vending machines 3, 3,... Are operated by an emergency power supply when there is no commercial power supply in an emergency.

Since these vending machines 3, 3,... Have the same function, a single vending machine 3 will be described as a representative of the other vending machines 3,.
Further, in the present embodiment, the vending machine 3 is shared and used by the disaster information terminal device function and the vending machine function. Therefore, when the disaster information terminal device is used alone, a function that enables the use of the disaster information terminal device is necessary.
As described above, an electronic box (not shown) is provided at a predetermined position inside the housing 31 of the vending machine 3. Inside the electronic box, an information processing unit, a temporary storage unit 40, and a communication unit 41 connected to an external device via the network 5 are built. This communication means 41 is normally used for connection of a manufacturer's server device, but is used as a part of the function of the disaster information terminal device in the event of a disaster.

Inside the housing 31, there are a microphone as a voice input means and a speaker (a microphone and a speaker) 42 as a voice output means, an imaging means 43 such as a CCD, and a simple communication means 44 such as infrared communication or Bluetooth. Etc. are arranged.
As described above, the information processing unit in the electronic box has a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an input unit, A bus line for connecting them, such as an output unit, is provided. The ROM stores a vending machine operating program for operating the vending machine and a disaster operating program for performing communication during a disaster.
The CPU normally implements a vending machine function unit 45 and a collating unit 46 by executing a vending machine operation program stored in the ROM.
Further, when the CPU receives a command in the event of a disaster, it executes the disaster operation program and the vending machine operation program stored in the ROM, and compares the disaster function means 47 with the vending machine function means 45. Means 46 are realized.

Next, each means will be described.
The communication means 41 is means for connecting to an external device via the network 5.
The vending machine function means 45 detects that the money has been inserted and confirms the amount of money. If the vending machine function means 45 detects that the desired product button has been pressed, the vending machine function means 45 discharges the product of the pressed product button and returns the return if necessary. The inventory management of the remaining number of goods and the like is performed.
The collating means 46 is a means for collating the authentication ID / password assigned to the own device when communicating by the communication means 41 and enabling the subsequent communication when they match.
The simple communication means 44 is a means that enables communication with the mobile terminal 1, which includes infrared communication or Bluetooth.

The temporary storage unit 40 is a storage unit that temporarily stores a mail from the mobile terminal 1.
The message board 32 is display means for displaying display information received via the communication means 41. The message board 32 normally displays commercials of products handled by the vending machine 3, but is used for displaying the damage status and the evacuation site in the event of a disaster.
The imaging unit 43 is a unit that images the periphery of the apparatus.
The microphone of the microphone & speaker 42 is an input unit that converts sound into a sound electric signal. The speaker of the microphone & speaker 42 is an output unit that converts a sound electric signal into sound.

The control means 48 controls the operation of the various means, and includes a central processing chip (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), a read only memory (ROM), an input part, an output part, etc. A bus line for connecting them is provided.
The disaster function means 47 operates the control means 48 in response to an external command at the time of a disaster, and stops the sales function by money input among the functions of the vending machine function means 45 through the control means 48, and displays The disaster information is displayed on the message board 32 as a means, the voice information can be exchanged between the microphone as the voice input means and the speaker as the voice output means, the simple communication means 44 is operated, and the imaging means 43 Then, the image data picked up in (1) is transmitted through the communication means 41.

Next, the configuration of the management server device 7 will be described.
The management server device 7 includes at least a central processing unit (CPU), a main memory, a ROM, an input unit, an output unit, a hard disk device, a bus line connecting them, a communication means 71, and is expanded in the main memory. By executing the management program thus executed by the CPU, an authentication confirmation means 72, an information collection means 73, a safety information area-based distribution means 74, and a safety information distribution means 75 are realized.
The management server device 7 includes a database 76. The database 76 includes a vending machine information table 761, a safety information table 762, a manufacturer information table 763, and a region information table 764.

Next, each means of the management server device 7 will be described.
The communication means 71 can be connected to the vending machines 3, 3,... Via the neckwork 5, and can communicate with the vending machines 3, 3,.
The authentication confirmation means 72 is means for sending out authentication IDs and passwords assigned to the respective vending machines 3, 3,... And collating with the corresponding vending machines 3 to enable subsequent communication. .
When the information collecting unit 73 confirms the corresponding vending machine 3 by the authentication confirmation unit 72, the information collecting unit 73 sends the mail stored in the temporary storage unit 40 of the corresponding vending machine 3 to the communication unit of the vending machine 3. 41, means for receiving the data via the communication means 71 of the network 5 and the management server device 7 and storing it in the safety information table 762 of the database 76.

The safety information regional distribution means 44 uses the safety information stored in the safety information table 762 of the database 76 for each region where the vending machine 3 is installed based on the regional data of the regional information table 964. The information is stored in the safety information table 962 of 76 as safety information.
Based on the manufacturer information in the manufacturer information table 763 of the database 76, the safety information distribution means 75 uses the safety information for each region stored in the safety information table 762 as an information processing device such as a designated external organization (manufacturer). It is a means to deliver to.
In the best mode for carrying out the present invention, a manufacturer server device 9 connected to the network 5 is further provided, and each user device 11 connected to the network 5 is provided.
Usually, the maker server device 9 performs inventory management of the vending machines 3, 3,... By communicating with the vending machines 3, 3,.

The manufacturer server device 9 also includes at least a central processing unit (CPU), a main memory, a ROM, an input unit, an output unit, a hard disk device, and a bus line connecting them. In addition, the manufacturer server device 9 includes communication means 91 for communicating with the vending machines 3, 3,... Connected to the network 5. The management server device 7 implements an authentication unit 92, a vending machine management unit 93, and an information disclosure unit 94 by executing a management program loaded in the main memory by the CPU. A database 96 is provided on the hard disk of the manufacturer server device 9.
The database 96 includes a vending machine information table 961, an inventory management table 962, an area information table 963, and a safety information table 964.

Next, each means of the maker server device 9 will be described.
The communication means 91 can be connected to the vending machines 3, 3,... Via the neckwork 5, and can communicate with the vending machines 3, 3,. The communication unit 91 is also a unit that can send the vending machine identification number, number, and replenishment signal to the sales office or vehicle when performing normal inventory.
The authentication unit 92 permits access from the management server device 7 and communicates between the management server device 7 and the vending machines 3, 3,... Based on the authentication ID and password sent from the management server device 7. Authenticate to make it possible. Further, upon receiving a disaster occurrence signal from the management server device 7, the authentication unit 92 sends the latest vending machine information data (including the authentication ID and password) to the management server device 7. The authentication means 92 normally authenticates the vending machines 3, 3,... When performing inventory management.

The vending machine management means 93 is means for managing inventory of each vending machine 3, 3,. The vending machine management means 93 is a means for updating the vending machine information table 961 of the database 96 with information on the vending machine 3 when the vending machine 3 is newly installed or removed. The vending machine management means 93 periodically changes the authentication ID and password assigned to the vending machines 3, 3,... And sends them to the management server device 7.
The information disclosing means 94 is means for disclosing the safety information stored in the safety information table 964 of the database 96 on the web.
The operation of the disaster information communication system configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. 3 based on FIG.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining an operation for collecting and providing safety information of the disaster information communication system according to the best mode for carrying out the present invention.

<Operation at the time of disaster>
In the following, only the operation when a disaster occurs will be described.
When a disaster occurs, the management server device 7 sends the authentication ID and password to the network 5 via the communication means 71 (S101). The maker server device 9 receives the authentication ID and password via the network 5 and the communication means 91, passes the authentication ID and password to the authentication means 92, performs authentication, and when authenticated, the latest vending machine information is managed by the management server. It sends out to the network 5 via the communication means 91 toward the apparatus 7 (S201).

The management server device 7 receives the latest vending machine information sent via the network 5 via the communication means 71 and updates the vending machine information table 761 of the database 76 (S101). Next, the management server device 7 transmits a disaster occurrence signal to each of the vending machines 3, 3,... Based on the vending machine information in the vending machine information table 761 of the database 76 (S102).
Upon receiving the disaster occurrence signal, the vending machine 3 switches the operation of the normal vending machine function by the disaster function means 47 until now (S301) to the operation of the disaster function means 47, and at the time of disaster The function unit 47 stops the sales operation by inserting money among the operations of the vending machine function unit 45 so that the product of the product selection button 34 pressed by the user can be provided free of charge, and via the control unit 48 The simple communication means 44 and the like are activated (S302). Thereby, the simple communication means 44 will be in the state which can receive the information from the portable terminal 1. FIG.

Here, when the number, address and mail text are transmitted from the portable terminal 1 (S401), the simple communication means 44 of the vending machine 3 receives the information from the portable terminal (S303), and controls it. The temporary storage means 40 stores the data under the control of 48 (S304).
Here, each of the vending machines 3, 3,... Sends the mail text stored in the temporary storage means 40 with the authentication ID and the password at regular intervals to the network 5 via the communication means 41, or The management server device 7 sends the mail text stored in the temporary storage means 40 to the network 5 via the communication means 41 in response to a transmission request with an authentication ID and password (S305).
The information collecting means 73 of the management server device 7 collects safety information from the vending machines 3, 3,... Via the communication means 71 (S103), and stores the safety information in the safety information table 762 of the database 76. (S104).

Further, the safety information regional distribution means 74 of the management server device 7 extracts the safety information from the safety information table 762 of the database 76 storing and storing the safety information, and received it for each area where the vending machine is installed. The mail is stored as safety information in another area of the safety information table 762 of the sorting database 76. Then, the safety information distribution means 75 of the management server device 7 uses the safety information stored in another area of the safety information table 762 of the database 76 as an information processing device (manufacturer server device) such as a designated external organization (maker). 9) (S105).
The manufacturer server device 9 receives the safety information sent from the management server device 7 via the network 5 via the communication means 91 and stores it in the safety information table 964 of the database 96.

The manufacturer server device 9 publishes the safety information stored in the safety information table 964 of the database 96 on the web by the information disclosure means 94 (S203).
The user can obtain safety information by browsing the web published from the maker server device 9 using each user device 11 (S401).
FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the voice / display operation in the disaster information communication system according to the best mode for carrying out the present invention.
In FIG. 4, the operation of collecting disaster information and providing countermeasures by voice or display will be described.
First, the management server device 7 sends the authentication ID and password to the vending machine 3 via the network 5. The corresponding vending machine 3 permits subsequent communication with the management server device 7 after authenticating the authentication ID and password by the verification means 46.

Here, the management server device 7 transmits the notification information when the verification of the authentication ID and password with the corresponding vending machine 3 is completed and connected to the vending machine 3 (S111). Hereinafter, description of the operation using the authentication ID and the password is omitted.
Next, the vending machine 3 receives the notification information sent from the management server device 7 via the network 5 (S311). The vending machine 3 outputs a voice signal of the received notification signal from the speaker of the microphone & speaker 42 and displays a display signal of the received notification signal on the message board 32 (S312).

Further, the vending machine 3 shoots the surroundings of the vending machine 3 imaged by the imaging unit 43 under the control of the control unit 48, and the captured video is controlled via the network 5 under the control of the control unit 48. This is transmitted to the management server device 7 (9S313). The management server device 7 receives surrounding images sent from the vending machine 3 via the network 5 and stores them in the database 76 (S112).
Furthermore, the vending machine 3 sends the sound and sound collected by the microphone of the microphone & speaker 42 to the management server device 7 via the network 5 under the control of the control means 48 (S314). The management server device 7 receives the sound and sound collected by the microphone sent from the vending machine 3 via the network 5 and stores them in the database 76 (S113).

Although not described above, the management server device 7 includes a display device, a microphone, and a speaker. The management server device 7 can transmit audio input from the microphone to the network 5, and an audio signal transmitted via the network 5. The audio signal stored in the database 76 can be reproduced from the speaker, and the video signal transmitted via the network 5 and the video signal stored in the database 76 can be displayed on the display device.
Here, on the management server device 7 side, the received image is displayed and the received sound / sound is reproduced, and based on the information, a countermeasure is examined and a countermeasure is taken. The countermeasure taken in this way is input to the management server device 7. The input countermeasure is sent to the network 5 via the management server device 7 (S114).
Countermeasures (voice information and display information) sent via the network 5 are received by the vending machine 3, display signals of the countermeasures are displayed on the message board 32, and the voice signals of the countermeasures are microphones and speakers. Voice is output from the 42 speakers (S315).

Because it will operate as described above, even if the communication means is interrupted in the event of a disaster, communication can be established by the vending machines 3 arranged at various places, giving peace of mind to those who have suffered the disaster. Come.
Note that according to the best mode for carrying out the present invention, the vending machine 3 has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. By installing disaster information terminal devices in public telephones, traffic lights, POS cash registers, automatic cash deposit / payment machines (ATMs), bus stops, supermarket security lights, and other places Can be realized.
At this time, when used alone as a disaster information terminal device, the disaster information terminal device includes a simple communication means that enables communication with the mobile terminal, a temporary storage means that temporarily stores mail from the mobile terminal, The communication means connected to the external device via the network and communicating with the external device and the authentication ID / password assigned to the own device when communicating by the communication means are collated and the subsequent communication is performed. Collation means enabling display, display means for displaying display information received via the communication means, control means for controlling the operation of these means, and display means for operating the control means in response to an external command during a disaster It is necessary to provide at least disaster function means for displaying disaster information and operating simple communication means. Note that the disaster information terminal device is emergency (or even during normal times), supplied with power from the above-mentioned power source by natural energy, or in an emergency such as when the supply of commercial power is stopped. By receiving power supply from a power source, the above means, function and operation can be secured in an emergency.

The disaster information communication system including the disaster information terminal device having such components and the management server device 7 having the above-described functions also enables communication at the time of disaster as described above.
Thereby, since many people with the portable terminal 1 can send safety information, the safety and security at the time of a disaster are maintained. In addition, since one person does not occupy the disaster information terminal device for a long time, it is possible to give a sense of security during a disaster.

  Further, according to the above system, in the event of a disaster, the vending machines (or disaster information terminal devices) arranged at various locations can communicate with the mobile terminal, and the safety information input from the mobile terminal is transmitted to the information terminal device or the automatic The safety information can be collected via the vending machine and distributed to the required external organization (such as a beverage maker's server) so that the safety information can be immediately transmitted, and many people use mobile devices. It can be used to send safety information and give a sense of security, and can contribute to security.

An outline of a disaster information communication system according to the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the detail of the disaster information communication system which concerns on the best form for implementing this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the safety information collection provision operation | movement of the disaster information communication system which concerns on the best form for implementing this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the audio | voice / display operation | movement in the disaster information communication system which concerns on the best form for implementing this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Mobile terminal 3 Vending machine 5 Network 7 Management server apparatus 31 Housing 32 Message board 33 Goods display part 34 Goods selection button 36 Goods discharge port 40 Temporary storage means 41 Communication means 42 Microphone & speaker 43 Imaging means 44 Simple communication means 45 Automatic Vending machine function means 46 Collation means 47 Disaster function means 48 Control means 71 Communication means 72 Authentication confirmation means 73 Information collection means 74 Safety information distribution means 75 Safety information distribution means 76 Database

Claims (7)

Simple communication means for enabling communication with various portable terminals;
Temporary storage means for temporarily storing mail from the various portable terminals received by the simple communication means;
Communication means connected to an external device via a network and communicating with the external device;
Collation means for collating the authentication ID / password assigned to the own device when communicating with the communication means and enabling subsequent communication when matching,
Display means for displaying display information received via the communication means;
Control means for controlling the operation of these means;
A disaster information terminal device comprising a disaster function unit that operates the control unit according to an external command at the time of a disaster to display the disaster information on the display unit and activates the simple communication unit to enable communication.
Communication means that can be connected to each disaster information terminal device via a neckwork, and performs communication with each disaster information terminal device;
Authentication confirmation means for sending authentication ID / password assigned to each disaster information terminal device through the communication means and collating with the corresponding disaster information terminal device to enable subsequent communication;
When it is confirmed by the authentication confirmation means that the disaster information terminal device is applicable, the mail stored in the temporary storage means of the relevant disaster information terminal device is received as safety information via the communication means to the database. Information collecting means for storing;
The safety information accumulated in the database, the safety information regional distribution means for distributing to the region where the disaster harm information terminal device is installed and storing again in the database,
A disaster information communication system comprising a management server device including safety information distribution means capable of distributing the safety information for each region stored in the database to a designated external organization or the like. Detecting that the money has been inserted and confirming the amount, and detecting that the desired product button has been pressed, the product of the pressed product button is discharged, and if necessary, the return amount is refunded, and Vending machine function means for managing inventory such as the remaining number of products,
Communication means connected to an external device via a network and communicating with the external device;
Collation means for collating the authentication ID / password assigned to the own device when communicating with the communication means and enabling subsequent communication when matching,
Simple communication means for enabling communication with various portable terminals;
Temporary storage means for temporarily storing mail from the various portable terminals received by the simple communication means;
Display means for displaying display information received via the communication means;
Imaging means for imaging the periphery of the device;
Audio input means for converting audio into audio electrical signals;
Audio output means for converting audio electrical signals into audio;
Control means for controlling the operation of these means;
Operate the control means in response to an external command at the time of a disaster, stop the selling function by inserting money out of the functions of the vending machine function means under the control of the control means, and display disaster information on the display means, and And a disaster function means for enabling voice information to be exchanged between the voice input means and the voice output means, operating the simple communication means, and sending the image data captured by the image pickup means via the communication means. vending machine,
Communication means that can be connected to each disaster information terminal device via a neckwork, and performs communication with each disaster information terminal device;
Authentication confirmation means for sending authentication ID / password assigned to each disaster information terminal device through the communication means and collating with the corresponding disaster information terminal device to enable subsequent communication;
When it is confirmed by the authentication confirmation means that the disaster information terminal device is applicable, the mail stored in the temporary storage means of the relevant disaster information terminal device is received as safety information via the communication means to the database. Information collecting means for storing;
The safety information accumulated in the database, the safety information regional distribution means for distributing to the region where the disaster harm information terminal device is installed and storing again in the database,
A disaster information communication system comprising a management server device including safety information distribution means capable of distributing the safety information for each region stored in the database to a designated external organization or the like. The management server device receives an authentication ID / password assigned to each disaster information terminal device or each vending machine from an external organization that manages the disaster information terminal device or an external organization that manages inventory of the vending machine. The disaster information communication system according to claim 1, wherein the disaster information communication system is acquired. Simple communication means for enabling communication with a mobile terminal;
Temporary storage means for temporarily storing mail from the various portable terminals received by the simple communication means;
Communication means connected to an external device via a network and communicating with the external device;
Collation means for collating the authentication ID / password assigned to the own device when communicating with the communication means and enabling subsequent communication when matching,
Display means for displaying display information received via the communication means;
Control means for controlling the operation of these means;
A disaster information terminal device comprising: a disaster function means for operating the control means according to an external command at the time of a disaster to display disaster information on a display means and operating a simple communication means. Detecting that the money has been inserted and confirming the amount, and detecting that the desired product button has been pressed, the product of the pressed product button is discharged, and if necessary, the return amount is refunded, and Vending machine function means for managing inventory such as the remaining number of products,
Communication means connected to an external device via a network and communicating with the external device;
Collation means for enabling subsequent communication when the authentication ID and password assigned to the own device are collated and matched when communicating by the communication means;
Simple communication means for enabling communication with a mobile terminal;
Temporary storage means for temporarily storing mail from the various portable terminals received by the simple communication means;
Display means for displaying display information received via the communication means;
Imaging means for imaging the periphery of the device;
Audio input means for converting audio into audio electrical signals;
Audio output means for converting audio electrical signals into audio;
Control means for controlling the operation of these means;
Operate the control means in response to an external command at the time of a disaster, stop the selling function by inserting money out of the functions of the vending machine function means under the control of the control means, and display disaster information on the display means, and And a disaster function means for enabling voice information to be exchanged between the voice input means and the voice output means, operating the simple communication means, and sending the image data captured by the image pickup means via the communication means. Vending machine characterized by that. A communication means that can be connected to a disaster information terminal device arranged in various places via a neckwork, and performs communication with each disaster information terminal device;
Authentication confirmation means for sending out an authentication ID / password assigned to each disaster information terminal device and collating with the corresponding disaster information terminal device to enable subsequent communication;
An information collecting means for receiving an email stored in the temporary storage means of the disaster information terminal device when the authentication confirmation means confirms that the disaster information terminal apparatus is applicable;
For each area where the disaster harm information terminal device is installed, a safety information area distribution means for storing received mail in a distribution database;
A management server device comprising: a safety information distribution unit capable of distributing mail stored in the database as safety information to an information processing device such as a specified external organization via the communication unit. 7. The management server device according to claim 6, wherein an authentication ID / password assigned to each disaster information terminal device is acquired from an external organization that manages the disaster information terminal device.

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