JP2009171153A - Terminal and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reliably notify an emergency state in the situation of a higher emergency level. <P>SOLUTION: When an emergency notifying function is operated in a terminal such as a portable phone 1 provided with a function to notify the emergency state by a buzzer sound or the radio transmission of an emergency signal, whether notifying contents designated previously according to the operating situation of the terminal should be displayed in the display 17 or not is controlled. The operating situation corresponds, for example, to the case that after the emergency notifying function is activated, such operation is continued even if a predetermined time has passed, the authentication of a password is failed, a remaining capacity of a battery used for operation is reduced, the battery for operation is removed, the terminal has received an impact, and the terminal is flooded. As the display 17 for displaying the notifying contents, for example, electronic paper that can continuously hold display contents even if the supply of electrical power is suspended is used. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a terminal device and a program, and more particularly to a technique for more reliably notifying an emergency in a situation with a particularly high degree of urgency.

  Terminal devices such as mobile phones equipped with an emergency notification function for crime prevention have been put into practical use. In addition, a dedicated machine with an emergency notification function has been put into practical use.

The emergency notification function outputs a loud buzzer sound to notify an emergency to the surroundings, and sends information such as an emergency or current location information to a destination specified in advance or a server that manages emergency information There are various types of emergency notification functions such as a type for notifying emergency by doing (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2003-110752 A

  However, in such a terminal device, when the emergency notification function is operated, the emergency notification may be disturbed by a malicious third party. For example, the terminal device is taken up by a malicious third party, and the output of the buzzer sound is stopped by the operation, the operation battery is removed, the output of the buzzer sound is stopped, or the terminal device is thrown away. As a result, it may happen that it becomes impossible to notify that it is urgent.

  Originally, even when such a malicious third party is in the vicinity, a situation occurs in which it is impossible to notify that it is urgent even though the degree of urgency is extremely high.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a terminal device and a program that can more reliably notify an emergency in a situation with a particularly high degree of urgency.

  The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is a terminal device having an emergency notification function, wherein the emergency notification function is in operation and detecting means for detecting a usage status of the terminal device, According to the usage status of the terminal device detected by the detection means, display control means for controlling whether or not to display a predetermined notification content on the display unit is provided.

  Moreover, invention of Claim 2 among this invention is a terminal device of Claim 1, Comprising: The said display control means, after the said emergency alert function is started as a use condition of a terminal device, When the detection unit detects that the operation of the emergency notification function continues even after a predetermined time has elapsed, control is performed so that the notification content designated in advance is displayed on the display unit.

  Moreover, invention of Claim 3 among this invention is a terminal device of Claim 1, Comprising: The said display control means is an operation procedure other than the operation procedure designated previously as a usage condition of a terminal device. Then, when the detection means detects that the operation of the emergency notification function is finished, control is performed so that the notification content designated in advance is displayed on the display unit.

  Moreover, invention of Claim 4 among this invention is a terminal device of Claim 1, Comprising: The said control means WHEREIN: As the usage condition of a terminal device, the residual amount of the battery for operation | movement of a terminal device is sufficient. When the detection means detects that the amount has decreased, control is performed so that the notification content designated in advance is displayed on the display unit.

  Moreover, invention of Claim 5 among this invention is a terminal device of Claim 1, Comprising: As for the said display control means, the operating battery is removed from a terminal device as a use condition of a terminal device. When the detection means detects this, control is performed so that the notification content designated in advance is displayed on the display unit.

  Moreover, invention of Claim 6 among this invention is a terminal device of Claim 1, Comprising: The said display control means has received the predetermined impact as the usage condition of the terminal device. When the detection means detects, control is performed so that the notification content designated in advance is displayed on the display unit.

  Moreover, invention of Claim 7 among this invention is a terminal device of Claim 1, Comprising: The said display control means is the said detection means that the terminal device was flooded as a usage condition of a terminal device. When it is detected, control is performed so that the notification content designated in advance is displayed on the display unit.

  Moreover, invention of Claim 8 among this invention is a terminal device of Claim 1, Comprising: In the said display control means, when controlling to display the alerting | reporting content designated beforehand on a display part Then, after waiting for the elapse of a predetermined time, control is performed so as to display on the display unit.

  Moreover, invention of Claim 9 among this invention is a terminal device of Claim 1, Comprising: The said display control means is a display part by which the display of a display content is hold | maintained even if power supply is stopped. In addition, control is performed so as to display the notification content designated in advance.

  The invention according to claim 10 of the present invention is a program, wherein a function for notifying the computer of an emergency is in operation, and a function for detecting a usage status of the terminal device is detected. According to the usage status of the terminal device, a function for controlling whether or not to display the notification content designated in advance on the display unit is realized.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to more reliably notify an emergency in a situation with a particularly high degree of urgency.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described.
(1-1) Device Configuration FIG. 1 shows a configuration diagram of a system described as an embodiment. A mobile phone 1 as an example of a terminal device communicates with a base station 4 connected to a wireless communication network 3 via an exchange 2 to make a voice call with another terminal device such as the mobile phone 1. The mobile phone 1 is connected to the Internet 5 via the wireless communication network 3 and communicates with an information processing apparatus on the Internet 5 such as an electronic mail server or a Web server.

  The mobile phone 1 receives a radio wave transmitted from a GPS satellite 6 (GPS: Global Positioning System), measures its own current position (latitude, longitude, altitude), and displays information indicating the measured current position. The location information management server 7 connected to the wireless communication network 3 is notified at any time. The location information management server 7 stores the information sent from the mobile phone 1 in association with an identifier (for example, a telephone number) of the mobile phone 1. Alternatively, the location information management server 7 receives the location information indicating the location of the base station 4 with which the mobile phone 1 is communicating from the base station 4 and uses the mobile phone 1 as the location information indicating the current location of the mobile phone 1. The information is stored in association with the identifier of the telephone 1. Further, an emergency information management server 8 that manages emergency information indicating that something is wrong with the user of the mobile phone 1 is connected to the Internet 5.

  Hereinafter, the mobile phone 1 which is an example of the terminal device will be described, but the terminal device is not necessarily limited to the mobile phone. For example, any information processing apparatus (computer) such as a portable information terminal such as a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a notebook or desktop personal computer, a digital camera, or a music player may be used.

  FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of the mobile phone 1. As shown in the figure, the mobile phone 1 includes a central control unit 11, a RAM 12 (RAM: Random Access Memory), a ROM 13 (ROM: Read Only Memory), a wireless communication transmitting / receiving unit 14, a GPS receiving unit 15, an audio signal processing unit. 16, a display unit 17, an operation unit 18, an RTC 19 (RTC: Real Time Clock), a notification unit 20, an impact detection unit 22, a flooding detection unit 23, and a battery unit 24.

  The central control unit 11 is configured using a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), and the like. The central control unit 11 performs overall control of the mobile phone 1 based on programs and data stored in the RAM 12 or the ROM 13 and realizes various functions provided by the mobile phone 1.

  The RAM 12 has storage areas such as a password storage unit 122 that stores passwords and a notification content storage unit 123 that stores notification content described later. The ROM 13 stores programs and data for realizing various functions provided by the mobile phone 1. The RAM 12 or ROM 13 stores telephone numbers and mail addresses.

  The wireless communication transmitting / receiving unit 14 is a communication interface for connecting to the wireless communication network 3 and the Internet 5 via the base station 4 by wireless communication, and is configured using a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) or the like.

  The GPS receiver 15 receives the radio wave transmitted from the GPS satellite 6, measures the current position (latitude, longitude, altitude) of the own device based on the radio wave, and measures the current position (latitude, longitude, A signal indicating the height is output.

  The audio signal processing unit 16 converts an analog audio signal input to the microphone into a digital signal and transmits the digital signal to the central control unit 11. The audio signal processing unit 16 converts a digital signal output from the central control unit 11 or the like into an analog audio signal and outputs the analog audio signal to a speaker.

  The display unit 17 is a device that visually outputs information, such as a liquid crystal panel, electronic paper (electrophoresis method, liquid crystal method, field deposition method, thermal method, MEMS (MEMS: Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) method, cathode ray tube monitor). 3 and 4, the mobile phone 1 according to the present embodiment has a shell structure, and a liquid crystal panel (hereinafter referred to as a main screen 171) provided on the inner periphery of the shell as the display unit 17. And electronic paper (hereinafter referred to as sub-screen 172) provided on the outer periphery of the shell.

  The operation unit 18 is a user interface such as an operation button, a touch panel, an operation dial, a keyboard, or a mouse, for example, and converts a user operation input into an electric signal and transmits the electric signal to the central control unit 11. As shown in FIG. 4, in addition to the main operation unit 181 provided on the inner periphery of the shell, the mobile phone 1 has a call key as one of the operation units 18 in the vicinity of the sub-screen 172 on the outer periphery of the shell. 182.

  The RTC 19 is a clock that outputs current time information such as date and time.

  The notification unit 20 includes a sound speaker 201, an LED 202, a vibration motor 203, and the like, and notifies the user of an incoming call or an incoming mail.

  The impact detection unit 22 includes an impact (acceleration) detection sensor (MEMS sensor, electrodynamic type, piezoelectric type, etc.), and outputs a signal indicating an impact applied to the mobile phone 1.

  The inundation detection unit 23 includes a moisture detection sensor. When the presence of a predetermined amount or more of moisture is detected, for example, when the mobile phone 1 is submerged, a signal indicating that is output.

  The battery unit 24 monitors the voltage of the operating battery that supplies the driving power of the mobile phone 1 and outputs a signal indicating that when the supply voltage becomes low (below a predetermined voltage). Further, the battery unit 24 outputs a signal indicating the detachment state of the operation battery. The battery unit 24 includes, for example, a spring-like switch, and the operation battery is disconnected when the operation battery is detached from the mobile phone 1 (including the state where the operation battery is floating). Detects desorption state. The mechanism for detecting the detachment state of the operating battery is not limited to this.

  FIG. 5 shows an example of the notification content 50 stored in the notification content storage unit 123. As shown in the figure, the notification content 50 is associated with an identifier of the notification content (hereinafter referred to as notification content ID 51), and the emergency contact address of the user of the mobile phone 1 or the security company with which the user is contracted. Notification contents 52 such as emergency contact information are registered.

(1-2) Operation Example FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the mobile phone 1. The mobile phone 1 monitors whether or not a power-on operation has been performed in a state where the main power supply (power supply for main operation) is turned off (S611). When it is detected that a power-on operation has been performed (S611: YES), the mobile phone 1 turns on the main power and starts standby processing such as location registration processing for connection to the wireless communication network 3 (S612). .

  After the start of the standby process (S612), the mobile phone 1 monitors whether or not a setting operation (setting of notification contents 50, setting of a password for stopping the emergency notification function, etc.) has been performed ( S613). When it is detected that the setting operation has been performed (S613: YES), the mobile phone 1 performs a setting process according to the content of the setting operation (S614). Thereafter, the process returns to S613.

  In S613, when the setting operation is not performed (S613: NO), the mobile phone 1 determines whether an operation for starting the emergency notification function is performed on the operation unit 18 (S615). When the operation is performed (S615: YES), the mobile phone 1 performs an emergency notification function process (FIG. 7) described later (S616). Thereafter, the process returns to S613.

  In S615, when the operation for starting the emergency notification function is not performed (S615: NO), the mobile phone 1 determines whether or not the display timer T2 (the timer started in S720 in FIG. 7 described later) has timed out. (S617). When the display timer T2 times out (S617: YES), the mobile phone 1 displays the notification content 52 whose notification content ID 51 is “C” on the sub-screen 172 (S618).

  If the display timer T2 has not timed out in S617 (S617: NO), the mobile phone 1 determines whether an incoming call has been detected (S619). If an incoming call is detected (S619: YES), call processing is started (S620). Thereafter, the process returns to S613.

  When no incoming call is detected (S619: NO), the cellular phone 1 determines whether or not a power-off operation has been performed (S621). When the power-off operation is performed (S621: YES), the mobile phone 1 turns off the main power (S622).

  If the power-off operation is not performed in S621 (S621: NO), it is determined whether or not other operations such as a transmission operation and an operation related to e-mail have been performed (S623). When other operations are performed (S623: YES), other processing (transmission processing and processing related to e-mail) is performed (S624). Thereafter, the process returns to S613.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the emergency notification function process (S616) of FIG. First, the mobile phone 1 starts a timer (hereinafter referred to as a display timer T1) that times out when a predetermined timeout time T1 (for example, 10 minutes) is reached (S711), and displays an emergency notification message (hereinafter, referred to as a display message) on the main screen 171. (Referred to as emergency notification display) is output (S712), and output of a buzzer sound from the sound speaker 201 is started (S713). FIG. 8 shows an example of an emergency notification display. Note that the display of S711 is not necessarily performed, and the LED 202 may be blinked or the vibration motor 203 may be vibrated instead of or together with the output of the buzzer sound.

  Next, the cellular phone 1 determines whether or not the display timer T1 has timed out (S714). When the time-out has occurred (S714: YES), the mobile phone 1 displays the notification content 52 whose notification content ID 51 is “A” on the sub-screen 172 (S715). At this time, the output of the buzzer sound may be continued or the output may be stopped. At this time, the main power supply of the mobile phone 1 may be turned off.

  FIG. 9A shows an example of the notification content 52 whose notification content ID 51 is “A”. In this state, when the call key 182 of the mobile phone 1 is pressed, the mobile phone 1 automatically makes a call to the stored emergency contact (calling by phone, sending e-mail). That is, even if the discoverer of the mobile phone 1 does not know how to operate the mobile phone 1, it can easily report the occurrence of an incident to the emergency contact as long as the main power source of the mobile phone 1 is not turned off. it can.

  If the display timer T1 has not timed out in S714 (S714: NO), the mobile phone 1 determines whether or not a password input operation has been performed (S716). When the password input operation is performed (S716: YES), the mobile phone 1 determines whether or not the input password matches the password stored in the password storage unit 122 (S717). If the passwords match (S717: YES), the mobile phone 1 stops outputting the buzzer sound (S718). Thereafter, the process returns to S613 in FIG. If they do not match, the mobile phone 1 stops outputting the buzzer sound (S719). That is, even when the regular password is not input, the mobile phone 1 stops outputting the buzzer sound. At this time, when a timeout time T2 (for example, 1 minute) is reached, a timer that times out (hereinafter referred to as display timer T2) is started (S720). Thereafter, the process returns to S613 in FIG.

  In S716, when the password input operation is not performed (S716: NO), the mobile phone 1 determines whether or not it is detected that the remaining amount of the operation battery has decreased and the supply voltage has become low (S716). S721). When the low voltage is detected (S721: YES), the mobile phone 1 stops outputting the buzzer sound (S722), and displays the notification content 52 whose notification content ID 51 is “B” on the sub-screen 172 (S723). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S622 in FIG. FIG. 9B shows an example of the notification content 52 whose notification content ID 51 is “B”.

  In S721, when the low voltage is not detected (S721: NO), the mobile phone 1 determines whether or not it is detected that the operation battery is detached (S724). When it is detected that the battery for operation is removed (S724: YES), the mobile phone 1 stops outputting the buzzer sound (S725), and displays the notification content 52 whose notification content ID 51 is “C” on the sub-screen 172. (S726). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S622 in FIG.

  FIG. 9C shows an example of the notification content 52 whose notification content ID 51 is “C”. In this state, when the call key 182 of the mobile phone 1 is pressed, the mobile phone 1 automatically makes a call to the stored emergency contact (calling by phone, sending e-mail). That is, even if the discoverer of the mobile phone 1 does not know how to operate the mobile phone 1, it can easily notify the emergency contact of the occurrence of the incident as long as the main power of the mobile phone 1 is not turned off. .

  In S724, when it is not detected that the battery for operation is removed (S724: NO), the mobile phone 1 detects whether or not an impact is applied to the mobile phone 1 (for example, an acceleration value output from the impact detection sensor). (S727) is determined. When it is detected that an impact has been applied (S727: YES), the mobile phone 1 displays the notification content 52 whose notification content ID 51 is “A” on the sub-screen 172 (S728). At this time, the output of the buzzer sound may be continued or the output may be stopped. At this time, the main power supply of the mobile phone 1 may be turned off.

  In S727, when it is not detected that an impact has been applied (S727: NO), the mobile phone 1 detects whether or not the mobile phone 1 has been submerged (for example, a moisture detection sensor detects a predetermined amount or more of water). (S730). When the inundation is detected (S730: YES), the mobile phone 1 displays the notification content 52 whose notification content ID 51 is “A” on the sub-screen 172 (S728). When inundation is not detected (S730: NO), it returns to S714.

  In the above, the function of outputting a buzzer sound and notifying an emergency around the mobile phone 1 as an emergency notification function has been described, but the emergency notification function is not limited to such a function. For example, the mobile phone 1 automatically notifies the location information management server 7 of an emergency according to the operation of the main operation unit 181, and the current location information of the mobile phone 1 managed by the location information management server 7. May be automatically transmitted to the emergency information management server 8 such as a security company, and the emergency information management server 8 may store the fact that the mobile phone 1 is urgent and its current location. According to this, the occurrence of an incident and the current position of the mobile phone 1 can be easily known from the emergency information management server 8, and the security company can quickly take necessary measures such as dispatching personnel.

  In the above, the buzzer sound is stopped according to the input of the password (S716 to S719 in FIG. 7), but the method of stopping the buzzer sound is not limited to this. For example, the buzzer sound may be stopped when a key is operated in a specific order or when biometric information such as a fingerprint is successfully authenticated.

Although the main screen 171 is a liquid crystal panel and the sub screen 172 is electronic paper, the form of the display unit 17 is not necessarily limited to this, and the main screen 171 and the sub screen 172 may be arbitrary display devices. Further, the emergency notification display and the notification content (FIGS. 8, 9A to 9C) are displayed on the sub-screen 172, but the emergency notification display and the notification method of the notification content are displayed on an arbitrary display device. It's okay.

  According to the above, while the emergency notification function is in operation, the notification content is displayed on the display unit according to the usage status of the terminal device. Can be notified.

  If the operation of the emergency notification function continues even after a predetermined time has elapsed after the emergency notification function is activated, for example, the user of the terminal device is restrained by a malicious third party, There is a possibility that the user cannot pick up the emergency notification function because the user picks up the terminal device and throws it away. In such a situation, it can be notified more reliably that it is urgent. For example, it is possible to know that a person who picked up a terminal device thrown in the distance is urgent. Moreover, if the notification content is displayed on the display unit simultaneously with the activation of the emergency notification function, the notification content may be known to a malicious third party and the terminal device may be destroyed. If the time has elapsed, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the content of the notification is known to a malicious third party.

  When the operation of the emergency notification function is terminated by an operation procedure other than the operation procedure designated in advance, there is a possibility that the operation of the emergency notification function is terminated by an operation of a malicious third party, for example. In such a situation, it can be notified more reliably that it is urgent.

  When the remaining amount of battery for operation of the terminal device is low, for example, it is considered that the volume of the buzzer sound of the emergency notification function is reduced or stopped. Or, it is considered that the function of transmitting the emergency notification function to the effect of the emergency is stopped. In such a situation, it can be notified more reliably that it is urgent.

  When the battery for operation is removed from the terminal device, for example, a malicious third party removes the battery for operation to end the operation of the emergency notification function, or the battery for operation is thrown away from the terminal device. There is a possibility that it may be off. In addition, it is highly possible that the operation of the emergency notification function is stopped due to the removal of the operation battery. In such a situation, it can be notified more reliably that it is urgent.

  When the terminal device receives a predetermined impact, for example, there is a possibility that the terminal device is in a situation where it is thrown away by a malicious third party. In addition, the operation of the emergency notification function may be stopped by an impact. In such a situation, it can be notified more reliably that it is urgent.

  When the terminal device has been submerged, for example, there is a possibility that the terminal device has been submerged by a malicious third party. Moreover, there is a possibility that the operation of the emergency notification function is stopped by the flooding. In such a situation, it can be notified more reliably that it is urgent.

  By displaying the notification content on the display unit after waiting for a predetermined time, the possibility of the notification content being known to a malicious third party can be reduced.

  By displaying the notification content on the display that maintains the display content even when the power supply is stopped, even if the operating battery is low or the operating battery is removed, It can be reported more reliably that there is.

1 is a configuration diagram of a system described as an embodiment. It is a block diagram of the mobile telephone 1 demonstrated as embodiment. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the state which opened the mobile telephone 1 demonstrated as embodiment. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the state which closed the mobile telephone 1 demonstrated as embodiment. It is an example of the alerting | reporting content 40 demonstrated as embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining operation | movement of the mobile telephone 1 demonstrated as embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining operation | movement of the mobile telephone 1 demonstrated as embodiment. It is an example of the emergency alert display demonstrated as embodiment. It is an example of the alerting | reporting content A demonstrated as embodiment. It is an example of the alerting | reporting content A demonstrated as embodiment. It is an example of the alerting | reporting content A demonstrated as embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Cellular phone 2 Switchboard 4 Base station 5 Internet 7 Location information management server 8 Emergency information management server 11 Central control part 12 RAM
122 Password storage unit 123 Notification content storage unit 20 Notification unit 22 Impact detection unit 23 Inundation detection unit 24 Battery unit

Claims (10)

A terminal device having an emergency notification function,
Detecting means for detecting the usage status of the terminal device when the emergency notification function is in operation;
A terminal device comprising: a display control unit that controls whether or not to display a predetermined notification content on a display unit in accordance with a usage state of the terminal device detected by the detection unit. The terminal device according to claim 1,
When the detection means detects that the operation of the emergency notification function continues even after a predetermined time has elapsed after the emergency notification function is activated, as the usage status of the terminal device. The terminal device is characterized in that control is performed so that the notification content designated in advance is displayed on the display unit. The terminal device according to claim 1,
The display control means, when the detection means detects that the operation of the emergency notification function is completed in an operation procedure other than the operation procedure specified in advance as the usage status of the terminal device, the notification content specified in advance Is controlled so as to be displayed on the display unit. The terminal device according to claim 1,
The display control means causes the display unit to display the notification content designated in advance when the detection means detects that the remaining amount of the battery for operation of the terminal device is low as the usage status of the terminal device. The terminal device characterized by controlling to. The terminal device according to claim 1,
The display control means controls the display unit to display a notification content designated in advance when the detection means detects that the battery for operation is removed from the terminal device as the usage status of the terminal device. A terminal device characterized by that. The terminal device according to claim 1,
The display control unit controls the display unit to display a notification content designated in advance when the detection unit detects that the terminal device has received a predetermined impact as a usage status of the terminal device. A terminal device characterized by the above. The terminal device according to claim 1,
The display control unit controls the display unit to display a previously specified notification content when the detection unit detects that the terminal device has been submerged as a usage status of the terminal device. Terminal device. The terminal device according to claim 1,
The display control means controls to display on the display unit after a predetermined time elapses when controlling the display content to be displayed on the display unit. The terminal device according to claim 1,
The display control unit controls the display unit to display the notification content specified in advance on the display unit that maintains the display of the display content even when the power supply is stopped. On the computer,
A function for detecting an emergency, and a function for detecting the usage status of the terminal device;
A program for realizing a function of controlling whether or not to display a predetermined notification content on a display unit in accordance with the detected usage status of the terminal device.