JP2009171322A - Information distribution apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To maintain a broadcasting function of information to many and unspecified persons even if under a status in which a communication failure tends to take place and thereby strong and reliable information distribution is enabled. <P>SOLUTION: A control server SV and respective substations SMM, SMI, SMA and SMF which are distributed and arranged in a service area can be selectively connected through a cellular phone network NW1, IP network NW2, and an MCA network NW3. The control server SV includes cooperative interfaces 221-22n corresponding to the respective networks and a cooperation control response management module 24, creates requesting telegram messages to be transmitted to a plurality of substations by this module 24 responding to input of a distribution request from a personal computer PCC for clients, and transmits the messages to the substations from corresponding cooperative interfaces 221-22n after conversion into formats corresponding to the network which uses the data format of this requesting telegram message. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an information distribution apparatus having a function of distributing disaster information to an unspecified number of people when a disaster occurs, for example.

  When disasters occur due to earthquakes, torrential rains, etc., it is necessary to transmit information regarding the occurrence status and evacuation to many people quickly and without delay, and a disaster prevention radio system has been established for this purpose. The disaster prevention administrative radio system is configured as follows, for example. That is, a plurality of disaster prevention radio base stations and a plurality of audio broadcasting receivers capable of wireless communication between these base stations are distributed in the area, and each disaster prevention radio base station is disaster-reduced via a transmission line. The control station is connected to the disaster prevention center through a transmission line. When a disaster such as an earthquake occurs, disaster information is generated in the disaster prevention center, and this information is transmitted to each disaster prevention radio base station via the disaster prevention control station, and is wirelessly transmitted from these base stations. This radio-transmitted disaster information is received by an audio broadcast receiver, and is sent to the unspecified number of people (residents and passers-by) in the area from the outdoor speakers connected to the audio broadcast receiver by voice or siren. The information content is announced loudly.

  However, such a conventional disaster prevention administrative radio system transmits disaster information from each disaster prevention radio base station to each audio broadcasting receiver using a single dedicated radio network. For this reason, when a failure occurs in the dedicated wireless network due to the disaster, the disaster information is not transmitted from the disaster prevention radio base station to the audio broadcasting receiver, and as a result, the disaster information may not be distributed to local people. is there.

  On the other hand, in order to distribute disaster information to individuals in locations where it is difficult to receive voices that are loudly broadcast from the audio broadcasting receiver, the disaster information is transmitted via a public mobile communication network using a portable wireless terminal owned by the individual. A system for transmitting to the portable wireless terminal has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). If this system is used, it is possible to distribute disaster information to individuals even when a failure occurs in the dedicated wireless network of the disaster prevention administrative radio system.

  However, in this system, disaster information cannot be distributed to a person who does not have a portable wireless terminal or a person who does not have a portable wireless terminal turned on. In addition, since disaster information is basically distributed to specific individuals, considering the congestion of public mobile communication networks at the time of disaster, it is currently possible to distribute disaster information to a large number of unspecified people at the same time. It is difficult. That is, this system is merely an auxiliary means of audio broadcasting by an audio broadcasting receiver, and does not carry out broadcast distribution of disaster information to an unspecified number of people.

JP 2001-36645 A

  As described above, in the conventional disaster prevention administrative radio system, when a failure occurs in the dedicated radio network between the disaster prevention radio base station and the audio broadcasting receiver, disaster information is transmitted from the disaster prevention radio base station to the audio broadcasting receiver. As a result, disaster information cannot be distributed to local people. In addition, in a system that distributes disaster information using a portable wireless terminal possessed by an individual, it is difficult to broadcast the disaster information to an unspecified number of people.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to the above circumstances, and the purpose of this invention is to maintain a broadcast distribution function of information to an unspecified number of people even in a situation where communication failure is likely to occur. It is an object of the present invention to provide an information delivery apparatus that enables more robust and reliable information delivery.

In order to achieve the above object, one aspect of the present invention is that transmission information representing the distribution information is independent from each other for a plurality of slave stations distributed in a distribution target area and distributing information to an unspecified number of people. An information distribution apparatus that selectively transmits a plurality of networks through
Corresponding to the plurality of networks, there are provided a plurality of network interfaces for communicating with the plurality of slave stations in accordance with a communication protocol defined in the network, and an input for receiving an input of a distribution request from an external terminal An interface and a network cooperation control module that centrally manages the plurality of network interfaces are provided.
In the network cooperation control module, when the input interface receives an input of a distribution request, the network cooperation control module generates transmission information for transmitting the content of the distribution request to the plurality of slave stations, and A network interface to be used for transmission is selected from the plurality of network interfaces, and the data format of the generated transmission information is converted into a data format corresponding to a communication protocol defined in the selected network. Thereafter, the transmission information whose data format has been converted is transmitted from the selected network interface to the plurality of slave stations.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, since transmission information is selectively transmitted to the slave station using the plurality of networks, even if a failure occurs in any of the plurality of networks, the transmission information is transmitted via the other networks. Information can be transmitted. This makes it possible to distribute information that is robust and reliable against disasters. In addition, the distribution information is not directly distributed to the user's personal portable terminal, but is transmitted once to the slave station and broadcasted from the slave station to an unspecified number of people by, for example, audio broadcasting. It is possible to quickly distribute information to an unspecified number of people without omissions, even for those who do not have terminals and without being greatly affected by network congestion.

One aspect of the present invention is also characterized by including the following various specific configurations.
In the first configuration, a plurality of slave stations stores a voice file representing distribution information in association with the identification information, and selectively reads out the stored voice file and is represented by the voice file. And a means for outputting sound from a loudspeaker, when generating transmission information, in response to the input of the distribution request, a message for requesting distribution, and identification information corresponding to the audio file to be distributed; The transmission information including is generated.
With such a configuration, the information distribution device only needs to transmit the identification information of the audio file to the slave station, and it is not necessary to transmit the audio file itself. It becomes possible to suppress an increase in traffic.

In the second configuration, the plurality of slave stations correspond to the identification information of the first audio file that represents the type of distribution information by chime or siren and the second audio file that represents the content of distribution information by an audio message. Means for storing each of the first and second voice files selectively according to the identification information, and chimes or sirens represented by the read voice files, and voice messages. And a means for outputting from a loudspeaker, when generating transmission information, it corresponds to a message requesting distribution and a first audio file indicating the type of distribution information in response to the input of the distribution request. Transmission information including identification information to be transmitted and identification information corresponding to the second audio file representing the content of the distribution information is generated.
If comprised in this way, it will become possible to alert | report not only the content of delivery information but the kind of delivery information with a chime or a siren, and it will become easy to recognize the kind of delivery information to people.

In the third configuration, the input interface has a plurality of input fields for inputting the contents of the distribution request and distribution information, and these input fields are configured in common for the plurality of networks. Means for transmitting and displaying screen data to the external terminal; and means for receiving from the external terminal information representing the contents of the distribution request and distribution information input in a plurality of input fields of the common input screen data. Prepare. Then, when the transmission information is generated in the network cooperation control module, the transmission information is generated based on the distribution request received by the input interface and information representing the contents of the distribution information.
With this configuration, the information distribution administrator can input necessary items without omission and error according to the displayed input support screen when inputting the distribution request and the contents of the distribution information. As a result, the efficiency of input work can be increased. In addition, since the input support screen is configured in common for a plurality of networks, the administrator does not need to input dedicated distribution information for each of the plurality of networks. For this reason, the burden on the administrator can be reduced and the input work efficiency can be further increased.

According to a fourth configuration, when an activation packet sent from the external terminal via the communication network is received by the input interface, a unit that activates the plurality of network interfaces and the network cooperation control module; Means for receiving a distribution request sent from the external terminal via a communication network.
With this configuration, the administrator can input a distribution request to the information distribution apparatus using an external terminal such as a personal computer installed in a remote place or a portable terminal owned by the administrator. When a disaster such as an earthquake occurs, it is possible to promptly deliver information from anywhere.

In the fifth configuration, as a plurality of network interfaces, an interface corresponding to a network using the Internet Protocol (IP), an interface corresponding to a mobile packet network, and a multi-channel access (MCA) ) At least two of an interface corresponding to the network and an interface corresponding to the FM broadcast network are provided.
With this configuration, two or more different types of networks can be selectively used.

  In short, according to the present invention, the information distribution function for the unspecified number of people is maintained even in a situation where communication failure is likely to occur, thereby enabling robust and reliable information distribution. A distribution device can be provided.

Embodiments according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a disaster prevention information distribution system including an information distribution apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
This disaster prevention information distribution system installs a control server (master station) SV as an information distribution device in the disaster prevention center CT, and distributes a plurality of slave stations in schools, branches, meetinghouses, etc. in the distribution target area. ing. The control server SV is connected with a personal computer PCC for a client used by a system administrator or the like via, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network) laid in the disaster prevention center CT, and the personnel of the disaster prevention center CT. Alternatively, a mobile phone MSC owned by a resident is connected via the mobile phone network NW1.

  The client personal computer PCC and the mobile phone MSC are used by a system administrator or staff to input a distribution request to the control server SV. There are two types of distribution requests, one requesting regular broadcasts in administrative broadcast guidance and the other requesting emergency broadcasts and shelter radio broadcasts.

  The control server SV and the plurality of slave stations are connected by selectively using a cellular phone network NW1, an IP (Internet Protocol) network NW2, and an MCA (Multi Channel Access) network NW3. It is also possible to use a mini FM radio broadcasting system for information transmission from the control server SV to the slave station.

  FIG. 2 shows a connection configuration between the control server SV and a plurality of slave stations. As shown in the figure, when the cellular phone network NW1 is used, a distribution request is sent by e-mail from the control server SV to the slave station SMM via the mail server SVM provided in the cellular phone network NW1. . SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is used as the communication protocol. A mobile terminal MSS is connected to the slave station SMM, and the distribution request is received by the mobile terminal MSS and input to the slave station SMM. A loudspeaker SPM is connected to the slave station SMM, and the slave station SMM outputs the delivery information specified by the received delivery request from the loudspeaker SPM by voice. Types of distribution information to be output include chimes, sirens, and voice messages.

  When using the IP network NW2, a distribution request is sent from the control server SV toward the slave station SMI via the IP network NW2. As a communication protocol, TCP / IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol) is used. A loudspeaker SPI is connected to the slave station SMI, and the slave station SMI outputs delivery information by voice from the loudspeaker SPI according to the received delivery request.

When using the MCA radio network NW3, the control server SV generates an audio signal representing distribution information, and transmits this audio signal from the MCA transceiver AT to the MCA transceiver AR via the MCA base station AB. ARIB STD-T85 is used as the communication protocol. The audio signal received by the MCA transceiver AR is input to the slave station SMA. The slave station SMA outputs the input voice signal as a voice from the loudspeaker SPA.
Each of the above loudspeakers SPM, SPI, SPA is provided with an amplifier and an outdoor speaker. After amplifying the audio signal output from the slave stations SMM, SMI, SMA to a predetermined level, the loudspeaker is amplified from the outdoor speaker. Output.

  When mini FM radio broadcasting is used, a distribution request is transmitted from the control server SV to the slave station SMF via the IP network NW2. A mini FM transmitter FT is connected to the slave station SMF. The slave station SMF predefines an audio signal consisting of a chime, siren, or audio message specified by the distribution request sent from the control server SV from the mini FM transmitter FT to the FM radio receiver RD in the area. Broadcast with small power.

  Each of the slave stations SMM, SMI, SMA, and SMF is installed as a single-function slave station having its function individually in each audio broadcasting station such as a branch office or a school. However, it may be installed in each audio broadcasting station as an integrated slave station having all the above functions.

By the way, the control server SV is configured as follows. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration.
That is, the control server SV includes a central processing unit (CPU) formed of a microprocessor. The CPU 11 is connected to the program memory 13, the data memory 14, the communication terminal group 15, and an external connection via a bus. Terminal groups 16 are connected to each other. The communication terminal group 15 includes a plurality of communication ports corresponding to a plurality of types of networks NW1, NW2, and NW3 to be used. For example, a client personal computer PCC is connected to the external connection terminal 16 via a local LAN.

  The data memory 14 is provided with a distribution information database and a slave station information management table. In the distribution information database, content files of a plurality of distribution information assumed to be distributed are stored in association with the identification information (content ID). The content file includes an audio file that represents a chime sound that notifies a scheduled broadcast, an audio file that represents a siren sound that notifies a disaster prevention broadcast broadcast or a shelter radio broadcast, and an audio file that represents an audio message that is broadcast content.

  The slave station information management table includes a slave station line table, a slave station attribute table, and a group member table. In the slave station line table, “slave station ID”, “line ID”, “region code”, “user number”, “group number”, and “receiving device ID” can be stored. In the slave station attribute table, each piece of information representing slave station attributes such as “slave station ID”, “slave station name”, “highest priority line”, “commercial power”, “storage battery voltage”, and “door open / closed state”. Can be memorized. Each information stored in these slave station line table and slave station attribute table is selectively registered according to the type of network to be used. In the group table, “group name” and “group ID” and “child station ID” of the slave station belonging to the group are stored.

On the other hand, the following application programs are stored in the program memory 13 of the control server SV. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the software configuration.
That is, the control server SV includes, as application programs necessary for realizing the present invention, a user interface module (user I / F) 21, a plurality of cooperation interface modules (cooperation I / F) 221 to 22 n, and distribution A content creation / management module 23, a linkage control response management module 24, a group management module 25, and an inter-system interface module (inter-system I / F) 26 are provided. Note that these application programs are all executed by the CPU 11 via an operating system (OS) and middleware.

  The user I / F 21 inputs and outputs operation information such as slave station management information and distribution requests to and from the client personal computer PCC, and outputs input screen data to the client personal computer PCC. The CPU 11 is caused to execute a process for capturing the operation information input according to the input screen data.

  The cooperative I / Fs 221 to 22n are provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the mobile phone network NW1, the IP network NW2, the MCA wireless network NW3, and the mini FM radio broadcast network used by the system. These cooperative I / Fs 221 to 22n can be selectively deleted and added as shown by the cooperative I / F 22i in the drawing in accordance with the operation of the client personal computer PCC.

  Among the above-described cooperative I / Fs 221 to 22n, the cooperative I / F corresponding to the mobile phone network NW1 is configured to send a request for sending “Message R” to the mail server SVM by SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) and HTTP (Hyper Text Transport The CPU 11 causes the CPU 11 to execute transmission / reception of a request message download request and request message download response to / from the slave station SMM and a response message upload request from the slave station SMM.

  The cooperation I / F corresponding to the IP network NW2 causes the CPU 11 to execute a request message transmission process to the slave station SMI by TCP / IP and a response message reception process from the slave station SMI. The cooperative I / F corresponding to the MCA wireless network NW3 causes the CPU 11 to execute control of access to the MCA transceiver AT by RS232C. The cooperative I / F corresponding to the mini FM radio broadcast is similar to the cooperative I / F corresponding to the IP network NW2 described above, the transmission process of the request message to the slave station SMF by TCP / IP and the response from the slave station SMF. The CPU 11 is caused to execute a message reception process.

  The distribution content creation / management module 23 creates a distribution information content file in accordance with the operation of the client personal computer PCC, and associates the created content file with its identification ID to distribute information in the data memory 14. The CPU 11 is caused to execute processing to be stored in the database.

  The cooperation control response management module 24 causes the CPU 11 to perform distribution message transmission control and response message reception control selectively using a plurality of types of networks by performing overall control of the cooperation I / Fs 221 to 22n. . At this time, the slave station information management table stored in the data memory 14 is searched based on the contents of the delivery request input at the user I / F 21 to specify the delivery destination slave station. Further, a process of converting the distribution request information input in the user I / F 21 according to the common format into a data format corresponding to the communication protocol used by the transmission target network is also performed. It is also possible to have a function of monitoring the congestion state and communication quality of a plurality of types of networks and reselecting a transmission destination slave station based on the monitoring result.

The group management module 25 performs registration and deletion of the broadcast delivery destination slave station to the slave station information management table, group registration and deletion, and group member setting processing in response to an input operation in the client personal computer PCC. And the like are executed by the CPU 11.
The inter-system I / F 26 assumes cooperation with disaster prevention information distribution systems of other local governments constructed for the same purpose, and national, local government, and corporate systems constructed for other purposes. The CPU 11 is caused to execute processing for transferring information to and from the server.

Next, operation | movement of the disaster prevention information delivery system comprised as mentioned above is demonstrated according to the control procedure of control server SV.
(1) Management of slave station information
(1-1) Registration of slave station information
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an outline of slave station information registration processing.
When the control server SV is accessed from the client personal computer PCC, a menu is first downloaded from the user I / F 21 of the control server SV to the personal computer PCC and displayed. In this state, when the administrator selects “Register slave station information” in the menu, the slave station information registration screen data is downloaded from the user I / F 21 of the control server SV and displayed on the personal computer PCC. FIG. 14 shows an example of the slave station information registration screen.

  In accordance with the displayed slave station information registration screen, the administrator first inputs the group name and slave station name and presses the “Register” button each time. In addition, by selecting one of “MCA speaker”, “mobile speaker”, “IP speaker”, and “evacuation shelter radio” displayed in the line selection column, the line corresponding to the input slave station is selected. Set the type. In addition, in the line attribute input field displayed in response to the line selection operation, “Region Code”, “User Number”, “Group Number”, and “Receiving Device ID” are selectively input according to the line type. To do. For example, when an MCA speaker is selected, “Region Code”, “User Number”, “Group Number”, and “Receiving Device ID” are input, and a portable speaker, an IP speaker, and a shelter radio are selected. In this case, only the “receiving device ID” is input. Also, in the slave station attribute setting field that is displayed together with the line attribute input field above, enter only the “highest priority line” among “highest priority line name”, “commercial power”, “storage battery voltage”, and “door open”. To do.

  When the input of necessary items is completed and the administrator performs a registration end operation, the user I / F 21 of the control server SV issues a registration confirmation message “Are you sure you want to register?” To the personal computer PCC. indicate. Here, when the administrator presses the “OK” button, the control server SV causes the group management module 25 to operate the automatic numbering function and generate the slave station ID. Then, as shown in FIG. 5, “line ID”, “region code”, “user number”, “group number”, and “receiving device” indicating the selected line type in association with the slave station ID. “ID” is stored in the slave station line table 42 in the slave station information management table. Of the storage items, the “region code” and “user number” may be stored separately in the storage area 43 prepared separately. At the same time, the group management module 25 of the control server SV includes each item of “slave station ID”, “slave station name”, “top priority line name”, “commercial power”, “storage battery voltage”, and “door open”. Information is stored in the slave station attribute table. FIG. 6 shows a list of arguments of the registration items.

  In the registration control, the group management module 25 of the control server SV determines whether or not there is a contradiction such as duplication in the registration information. Then, if there is no contradiction, a message “Registered” is displayed, while if a contradiction is found, a message “Internal conflict has occurred” is sent from the user I / F 21 to the client personal computer PCC. Display feed.

  Thus, the slave station information is registered in the slave station information management table. The slave stations are managed by slave station IDs represented by “0001” to “9999”. Further, for each slave station, different destination information is associated with the slave station ID and the slave station name depending on the type of the slave station. FIG. 12 shows an example of the association.

(1-2) Deleting slave station information
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an outline of the slave station information deletion process.
When deleting the slave station information stored in the slave station information management table, the administrator accesses the control server SV in the client personal computer PCC and selects “Delete slave station information” by menu selection. To do. As a result, the slave station information stored in the slave station line table 42 is read out by the group management module 25 of the control server SV, and a list of slave station information is downloaded from the user I / F 21 to the personal computer PCC and displayed. The

  In this state, when the administrator selects a slave station name to be deleted and performs a deletion operation, the group management module 25 of the control server SV confirms the deletion confirmation “Are you sure you want to delete?” In the personal computer PCC. Display a message. When the administrator presses the “OK” button in this state, the group management module 25 of the control server SV acquires the name of the slave station selected as the deletion target in the list of slave station information. Then, the slave station line table 42 is searched based on the slave station ID corresponding to the slave station name to delete the corresponding line attribute information, and the slave station attribute information corresponding to the slave station ID is deleted from the slave station attribute. Delete from table 41. Further, the information regarding the slave station to be deleted is deleted from the group table 44.

  In the deletion process, the group management module 25 of the control server SV determines whether or not there is slave station information to be deleted. If the corresponding slave station information exists, a message “deleted” is sent from the user I / F 21 to the client when the corresponding slave station information does not exist, and an “internal contradiction” message appears. Each of them is displayed on a personal computer PCC.

(1-3) Registration of group information
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an outline of group information registration processing.
When the administrator presses the “OK” button after completing the group name input operation on the slave station information registration screen shown in FIG. 14, the group management module 25 of the control server SV generates a group ID by automatic numbering. . Then, as shown in FIG. 8, the group name inputted in association with the group ID is stored in the group table 44 in the slave station information management table.

  In the registration control, the group management module 25 of the control server SV determines whether or not there is a contradiction such as duplication in the registration information. Then, if there is no contradiction, a message “Registered” is displayed, while if a contradiction is found, a message “Internal conflict has occurred” is sent from the user I / F 21 to the personal computer PCC for the client. Display.

(1-4) Deletion of group information
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an outline of the slave station information deletion process.
When deleting group information stored in the group table in the slave station information management table, the administrator uses the control server SV in the client personal computer PCC as in the case of deleting slave station information described above. And select “Delete slave station information” from the menu selection. As a result, the slave station information stored in the slave station information management table is read by the group management module 25 of the control server SV, and a list of slave station information is downloaded from the user I / F 21 to the personal computer PCC and displayed. The

  In this state, when the administrator selects a group name to be deleted and performs a deletion operation, the group management module 25 of the control server SV sends a message “Are you sure you want to delete?” From the user I / F 21 to the personal computer PCC. "Delete confirmation message" is sent and displayed. When the administrator presses the “OK” button in this state, the group management module 25 of the control server SV acquires the group name selected as the deletion target in the slave station information list. Then, the group ID corresponding to the group name is searched from the group table 44, and the group information corresponding to the group ID is deleted from the group table 44.

  In the deletion process, the group management module 25 of the control server SV determines whether there is group information to be deleted. If the corresponding group information exists, a message “deleted” is displayed. On the other hand, if the corresponding group information does not exist, an “internal contradiction” message is displayed from the user I / F 21 for the client. Each of them is displayed on the personal computer PCC.

(1-5) Group member setting
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an outline of the group member setting process.
When setting the group member, the administrator accesses the control server SV from the personal computer PCC for the client and displays the slave station information registration screen as in the case of setting the slave station information described above. Then, on the displayed slave station information registration screen, information on the group member is input. The information to be input includes “group name”, “group number” of group, “subgroup number”, and “child station name” belonging to the group.

  When the input of the necessary information is completed and the administrator performs a setting end operation, the group management module 25 of the control server SV sets “Are you sure you want to set?” From the user I / F 21 to the personal computer PCC. Display a confirmation message. Here, when the administrator presses the “OK” button, the control server SV sends information related to the group member input from the personal computer PCC by the user I / D 21, that is, “group name”, “group group number”, and The “slave station ID” of the slave station belonging to the group is acquired. Then, the group management module 25 acquires a “group ID” from the group table based on the acquired “group name”. When deleting group information from a member, the corresponding group information is deleted from the group member table 45 based on the acquired “group ID”. On the other hand, when inserting group information into a member, the “group ID”, “group ID”, “subgroup ID”, and “slave station ID” corresponding to the information input on the slave station information registration screen are also displayed. At the same time, information on the group group is inserted into the group member table 45.

  In the above setting process, the group management module 25 of the control server SV determines whether there is a contradiction such as duplication in the group information to be set. If there is no contradiction, the message “Set” is displayed, and if a contradiction is found, the message “Internal conflict has occurred” is sent from the user I / F 21 to the personal computer PCC for the client. Display.

  That is, group members are set by selecting registered slave stations on the screen of the client personal computer PCC based on the group information stored in the group table. One slave station can belong to multiple groups. In addition to the slave stations, MCA groups can belong to the group. FIG. 13 shows an example of the group member setting result.

(2) Information distribution to slave stations (2-1) Distribution destination setting The distribution destination is set using a common call call screen for a plurality of types of networks. That is, in the personal computer PCC for the client, when the administrator selects “setting of notification call destination” in the menu downloaded from the user I / F 21 of the control server SV, the user I / F 21 of the control server SV The report call screen data is downloaded and displayed on the personal computer PCC. FIG. 15 shows an example of a notification call screen for disaster prevention broadcast / refuge radio broadcasting.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the notification call screen is provided with a destination input field, a siren transmission setting field, and an audio file transmission setting field. In the destination input column, “simultaneous”, “group”, “individual”, “shelter” and “master station” are displayed as the types of calls, and the administrator selects one of these.

  In the siren transmission setting column, “Siren number”, “viewing”, “volume”, “number of times”, and “transmission time difference” are displayed as setting items, and a “send button” is further displayed. For each of these items, the administrator selects a desired candidate from a plurality of candidates displayed in the input field.

  For example, for the “siren number”, numbers S00000001 to S99999999 are set in advance by the automatic numbering function for the type of siren, and the administrator selects a desired number from these siren numbers. When “view” is selected, the audio file of the selected siren number is downloaded from the control server SV to the personal computer PCC, thereby enabling the administrator to view the siren. For “volume”, a desired level is selected from 10 levels “1 to 10”. The “number of times” can be set in the range of “1 to 20”, and the manager selects a desired number of times from the range. The “transmission time difference” can be set in a range of 0 to 60 seconds in increments of 5 seconds, and the administrator selects a desired numerical value from this range.

  In the audio file transmission setting field, “file name”, “reference”, “viewing”, “volume”, “number of times”, “transmission time difference” are displayed as setting items, and “send button” is further displayed. ing. For each of these items, the administrator selects a desired candidate from a plurality of candidates displayed in the selection column.

For example, for “voice file”, file names or file IDs are assigned in advance to a plurality of voice messages stored in advance in the distribution information database, and the administrator inputs a desired file name or ID in the input field. To do. When “Browse” is selected, the list display screen of the plurality of file names is downloaded from the control server SV and displayed, and the administrator can select a desired file name from the displayed file names. Is possible. When “view” is selected, a voice message file corresponding to the selected file name or ID is downloaded from the control server SV to the personal computer PCC, thereby enabling the administrator to view the voice message. For “volume”, a desired level is selected from 10 levels “1 to 10”. The “number of times” can be set in the range of “1 to 20”, and the manager selects a desired number of times from the range. The “transmission time difference” can be set in a range of 0 to 60 seconds in increments of 5 seconds, and the administrator selects a desired numerical value from this range.
Note that destination setting processing for scheduled broadcasts is performed in the same manner. However, in the case of scheduled broadcasts, “Chime” is used instead of “Siren”.

(2-2) Creation of distribution request message
Assume that the selection input operation of necessary items on the notification call screen is completed, and the administrator presses the “send button” of the siren and the audio file. Then, the selection input information of the necessary items is sent as a distribution request from the client personal computer PCC to the user I / F 21 of the control server SV. When the distribution request is received by the user I / F 21, the control server SV uses the cooperation control response management module 24 based on the siren transmission setting information and the audio file transmission setting information among the necessary items sent as described below. Create a delivery request message.

  In other words, the format of the request message is set in common for the types of execution requests (scheduled broadcast execution request, content execution request, content transfer execution request, content transfer request, monitoring item collection request) used in this system. . FIG. 33 shows an example of the configuration of the header part of this request message format.

  In other words, the header (96 bytes) of the request message format includes a MessageID indicating the message type and the type of execution request (scheduled broadcast execution request, content execution request, content transfer execution request, content transfer request, monitoring item collection request). A message type that represents the time, a time stamp that sets the time, a content ID that represents the distribution content, a content type that represents the file type, a volume (00 to 10) that represents the volume, a repeat count that represents the number of playbacks, and playback Time Diff (00 to 60) representing the delay time until, Child NodeID (0001 to 9999) representing the slave station ID, Content Size representing the file size, and Start ContentID representing the type of start chime for the scheduled broadcast Start Content Type that represents the file type of the start chime for scheduled broadcasts, End Content ID that represents the type of the end chime for scheduled broadcasts, and scheduled broadcasts End Content Type representing a file type of termination chime, both of which are described as a string.

  The cooperative control response management module 24 of the control server SV describes the transmission setting information such as the chime / siren ID and the content ID of the voice message acquired from the client personal computer PCC in the header section of the request message. When the chime / siren voice file data and voice message voice file data need to be transmitted, the voice file data is read from the distribution information database in the data memory 14 and the body part of the request message Attach as Content Data. The audio file data has a variable length.

  Next, the cooperative control response management module 24 of the control server SV includes information indicating the type of call among the input information acquired from the personal computer PCC for the client, that is, “simultaneous”, “group”, “individual”, According to one of the “evacuation shelters”, the group of the corresponding destination and the slave station are specified. To specify the destination group and slave station, the group table 44, slave station attribute table 41, and slave station line table 42 in the slave station information management table are searched as shown in FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b). This is done by reading the corresponding group ID and group name, and the slave station ID and slave station name, respectively.

  Subsequently, for each identified slave station, a network type to be used for transmission of a distribution message is determined based on the read slave station ID, and a request message having the common format is determined based on the determination result. Is converted into a format corresponding to the communication protocol of the network. For example, when a request message is transmitted to the slave station SMI as an IP speaker or the slave station SMF for mini FM radio broadcasting using the IP network NW2, the request message is converted into a data format corresponding to TCP / IP. When a request message is transmitted to the portable slave station SMM using the cellular phone network NW1, it is converted into a data format corresponding to SMTP.

  Further, when a request message is transmitted to the MCA slave station SMA using the MCA wireless network NW3, it is performed as follows. That is, since the MCA system uses ARIB STD-T85, the cooperative control response management module 24 of the control server SV selectively reads out the voice file data of the voice message from the distribution information database in the data memory 14. The audio file data is converted into an analog audio signal.

(2-3) Transmission of Request Message When the creation of the request message and the data format conversion process are completed as described above, the cooperative control response management module 24 of the control server SV sends the transmission data of the distribution message having the format converted. It sorts and transfers to corresponding cooperation I / F 221-22n. The cooperative I / Fs 221 to 22n transmit the transferred transmission data of the distribution message to the distribution destination slave station according to a communication protocol defined by the connected network.

  On the other hand, each of the slave stations SMI, SMM, SMA, SMF receives the distribution message when the distribution message addressed to itself is transmitted from the control server SV. Then, based on the setting information of the siren and the voice file described in the distribution message, the siren sound and the voice message are reproduced as follows.

  For example, the slave station SMI corresponding to the IP network NW2 and the slave station SMM corresponding to the mobile phone network NW1 first generate a chime / siren sound based on the time stamp and the transmission time difference information described in the received distribution message. Determine the transmission timing. At the transmission timing, a chime / siren voice file stored in advance in the memory in the slave station is read based on the chime / siren ID described in the delivery message, and the chime / siren voice file is read out. Is decoded into an analog audio signal. Then, the decoded analog signal of the chime / siren sound is output loudly from the loudspeakers SPI and SPM.

  Next, the transmission timing of the voice message is determined based on the time stamp and the transmission time difference information described in the received distribution message. At the transmission timing, the voice file of the voice message stored in advance in the memory in the slave station is read based on the voice file ID described in the delivery message, and the voice file is decoded into an analog signal. . And the analog signal of this decoded voice message is loudly output from the loudspeakers SPI and SPM.

  When the slave station SMA corresponding to the MCA wireless network NW3 receives the distribution message including the chime / siren ID transmitted from the control server SV via the MCA transceiver AR, the slave station SMA is described in the received distribution message. The chime / siren sound sending timing is determined based on the time stamp and sending time difference information. At the transmission timing, a chime / siren voice file stored in advance in the memory in the slave station is read based on the chime / siren ID described in the delivery message, and the chime / siren voice file is read out. Is decoded into an analog audio signal. Then, the decoded analog signal of the chime / siren sound is output from the loudspeaker SPA. Subsequently, when the analog signal of the voice message is received from the control server SV via the MCA transceiver AR, the received analog signal of the voice message is supplied to the loudspeaker SPA to be output loudly.

  When a delivery message addressed to the local station arrives from the control server SV, the slave station SMF for mini FM radio broadcasting first receives a chime / siren sound based on the time stamp and the transmission time difference information described in the delivery message. Determine the transmission timing. At the transmission timing, a chime / siren voice file stored in advance in the memory in the slave station is read based on the chime / siren ID described in the delivery message, and the chime / siren voice file is read out. Is decoded into an analog audio signal. Then, the decoded analog signal of the chime / siren sound is converted into an FM modulation signal and transmitted to the shelter radio.

  Subsequently, the slave station SMF for mini FM radio broadcasting determines the voice message transmission timing based on the time stamp and the transmission time difference information described in the distribution message. Then, at the transmission timing, based on the voice message ID described in the delivery message, the voice message voice file stored in advance in the memory in the slave station is read, and this voice file is converted into an analog voice signal. Decrypt. Then, the decoded analog signal of the voice message is converted into an FM modulation signal and transmitted to the shelter radio.

  When receiving the request message, each slave station SMI, SMM, SMA, SMF creates a response message and returns it to the control server SV. Similar to the request message described above, the format of this response message is set in common for the type of execution request (completion response, monitoring item collection response) used in this system. FIG. 34 shows an example of the structure of the header part of this response message format.

  That is, in the header part (64 bytes) of the response message format, MessageID indicating the message type, Message Type indicating the type of execution request (completion response, monitoring item collection response), Time stamp for setting the time, and communication Result (00: normal, 01: error) indicating the result, Detail (00 to 99) indicating the details of the communication result in the case of an error, Child Node ID (0001 to 9999) indicating the slave station ID, and the slave station ID Power Supply (00: Normal, 01: Error) that represents the monitoring result of commercial power, which is a monitoring item, Battery (00: Normal, 01: Error), which represents the monitoring result of the storage battery that is a monitoring item of the slave station, and child Doors (00: normal, 01: error) representing the door opening monitoring result, which is a monitoring item of the station, are described as character strings.

(3) Communication processing of control server SV The communication processing procedure of the control server SV for information distribution between the control server SV and the slave stations SMI, SMM, SMA, SMF described above and the processing contents will be described below. .
(3-1) Communication processing when using IP network NW2
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the transmission processing procedure and its contents by the control server SV, and FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the reception processing procedure and its contents in the control server SV.
As shown in FIG. 16, the control server SV operates the user I / F 21 in step S161, and monitors the input of a distribution request from the client personal computer PCC to the transmission queue. In this state, when an input of a distribution request to the transmission queue is detected, first, in step S162, processing for receiving transmission information in a data format common to a plurality of networks is executed with the personal computer PCC. To do.

  Next, in step S163, the cooperation control response management module 24 is activated, firstly a distribution message (transmission message) is created, and the distribution message is converted into a data format corresponding to the communication protocol TCP / IP defined by the IP network NW2. Convert. Subsequently, in step S164, a time object is generated, and this time object is set in the timer queue. In step S165, reception information is created and set in the reception queue.

  Next, in step S166, the distribution message is transmitted from the IP network cooperation I / F to the slave station SMI. Then, after the transmission of the distribution message, it is determined in step S167 whether the distribution message has been successfully transmitted. If the transmission of the distribution message is successful as a result of this determination, the next distribution data is extracted from the queue and transmitted. On the other hand, if the transmission fails, an error log is generated in step S168, and this error log is stored in the user I / The data is output from F21 to the client personal computer PCC.

  On the other hand, when receiving a response message from the slave station SMI, the control server SV receives the response message from the reception queue in step S171 as shown in FIG. 17, and receives the socket object acquired in step S172. Next, the received response message is analyzed in step S173, and in step S174, a timer queue is searched using the analysis result as a condition, and a timer object that matches the condition is deleted.

(3-2) Communication processing when using the cellular phone network NW1
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the transmission process procedure and its contents by the control server SV, and FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the reception process procedure and its contents in the control server SV.
When the control server SV detects an input to the transmission queue from the personal computer PCC for the client in step S181 as in the case of using the IP network described above, first, in step S182, the control server SV and the personal computer PCC , A process for receiving transmission information in a data format common to a plurality of networks is executed.

  Next, in step S183, the cooperation control response management module 24 is activated, firstly a distribution message (transmission message) is created, and the distribution message is converted into a data format corresponding to the communication protocol SMTP defined by the cellular phone network NW1. To do. Subsequently, a time object is generated in step S184, and this time object is set in the timer queue. In step S185, reception information is created and set in the reception queue.

  Next, in step S186, the created distribution message is transmitted from the cooperative I / F for the mobile phone network NW1 to the slave station SMM. Then, after the transmission of the distribution message, it is determined in step S187 whether the distribution message has been successfully transmitted. As a result of the determination, if the transmission of the distribution message is successful, the next distribution data is extracted from the queue and transmitted. On the other hand, if the transmission fails, an error log is generated in step S188, and this error log is stored in the user I / The data is output from F21 to the client personal computer PCC.

  On the other hand, when receiving a message from the slave station SMI, as shown in FIG. 19, the control server SV first receives an HTTP (Hyper Text Transport Protocol) request from the slave station SMM for the mobile phone network NW1 in step S191. The received request is analyzed in step S192, and it is determined in step S193 and step S194 whether the content of the request is a request message or a response message. If the received message is a response message as a result of this determination, the process moves to step S197, the timer queue is searched using the message ID and the slave station ID as search conditions, and the found time object is deleted. If the received message is a request message, the control server SV moves to step S194, where the reception queue is searched using the mobile phone number as a search condition, and the request message found earlier is acquired and step S195 is obtained. To respond to the requesting slave station.

(3-3) Communication processing when using the MCA wireless network NW3
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the transmission processing procedure and its contents by the control server SV, and FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the reception processing procedure and its contents in the control server SV.
When the control server SV detects an input to the transmission queue from the client personal computer PCC in step S201, first, in step S202, the data format common to the personal computer PCC for a plurality of networks is obtained. The process for accepting transmission information is executed.

  Next, in step S203, the cooperation control response management module 24 is activated, firstly, a distribution message (transmission message) is created, and this distribution message is analog corresponding to the communication protocol ARIB STD-T85 defined by the MCA wireless network NW3. Convert to signal. Subsequently, a time object is generated in step S204, and this time object is set in the timer queue. At this time, a time object is created for each slave station of the transmission destination. The time object key is generated by message ID + receiver ID, and the message ID is generated by time stamp + numbering function.

  Next, in step S205, an analog signal representing the created distribution message is transmitted from the cooperative I / F for the MCA wireless network NW3 to the slave station SMA. After the delivery message is transmitted, it is determined in step S206 whether the delivery message has been successfully transmitted. As a result of the determination, if the transmission of the distribution message is successful, the next distribution information is extracted from the queue and transmitted. On the other hand, if the transmission fails, an error log is generated in step S207, and this error log is stored in the user I / The data is output from F21 to the client personal computer PCC.

  On the other hand, when receiving a message from the slave station SMA, as shown in FIG. 21, the control server SV first receives a message from the slave station SMA in step S211, and analyzes the received message in step S212. In step S213, the timer queue is searched using the analysis result as a condition, and the time object that matches the condition is deleted.

(4) Specific operation example (1)
(4-1) Scheduled broadcast (when using MCA slave station SMA)
First, registration processing of a scheduled broadcast voice message using the scheduled broadcast screen is performed. For example, in the client personal computer PCC, when the administrator selects “scheduled broadcast” from the menu downloaded from the user I / F 21 of the control server SV, the scheduled broadcast screen is displayed from the user I / F 21 of the control server SV. Data is downloaded and displayed on the personal computer PCC. FIG. 22 shows an example of this scheduled broadcast screen.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the scheduled broadcast screen is provided with an audio edit field, a volume setting field, and a “broadcast” button. In the voice editing column, a “play” button, a “record” button, and a “stop” button are displayed as voice editing operation buttons, and the administrator selects one of these buttons. In the volume setting column, levels “1 to 10” are scrolled and the administrator selects a desired level from these levels. The edited voice data for the scheduled broadcast voice message with the volume level set is sent from the client personal computer PCC to the control server SV, and the distribution content creation / management module 23 stores the data in the control server SV. Stored in the memory 14.

  Assume that the administrator presses the broadcast button for scheduled broadcast on the personal computer PCC or the preset scheduled broadcast time arrives in a state where the file data of the voice message for scheduled broadcast is stored. Then, the following communication operation for scheduled broadcasting is performed between the control server SV and the MCA wireless slave station SMA. FIG. 23 shows the sequence. In the figure, sequence numbers (1) to (8) are attached to communication procedures.

  That is, in the control server SV, first, the content control ID indicating the scheduled broadcast start chime and the control information of the chime are read from the data memory 14 by the cooperative control response management module 24, and the content of the read scheduled broadcast start chime is read. The ID and control information are sent as a distribution message from the cooperative I / F to the MCA transceiver AT via the RS232C cable (1). As a result, the distribution message is transmitted from the MCA transceiver AT to the destination MCA transceiver AR via the MCA wireless network (2). The transmitted distribution message is transferred from the MCA transceiver AR to the MCA wireless slave station SMA via the RS232C cable (3). In the MCA wireless slave station SMA, the audio file of the corresponding scheduled broadcast start chime is read from the memory in the slave station based on the content ID included in the distribution message, and the audio file is converted into an analog signal. Then, volume adjustment or the like is performed on the analog signal of the scheduled broadcast start chime in accordance with the control information described in the distribution message, and the adjusted analog signal is supplied to the loudspeaker SPA (4). As a result, the scheduled broadcast start chime is loudly output from the loudspeaker SPA.

  Next, in the control server SV, the cooperation control response management module 24 reads out the voice file of the voice message representing the contents of the scheduled broadcast from the data memory 14, and the voice file is converted into an analog signal according to the communication protocol of the MCA wireless network. Is converted to Then, an analog signal of the voice message for scheduled broadcast is sent from the cooperative I / F to the MCA transceiver AT via the RS232C cable (5). As a result, the analog signal is modulated by the MCA transceiver AT and then transmitted to the destination MCA transceiver AR (6), received and demodulated by the MCA transceiver AR, and then supplied to the loudspeaker SPA ( 7). As a result, a voice message representing the content of the scheduled broadcast is loudly output from the loudspeaker SPA.

  When the transmission of the voice message is completed, the control server SV reads the content ID indicating the scheduled broadcast end chime and the control information of the chime from the data memory 14 by the cooperation control response management module 24, and the read scheduled time The content ID and control information of the broadcast end chime are sent as a distribution message from the cooperative I / F to the MCA transceiver AT via the RS232C cable (8). As a result, the distribution message is transmitted from the MCA transceiver AT to the destination MCA transceiver AR via the MCA wireless network (9). The transmitted distribution message is transferred from the MCA transceiver AR to the MCA wireless slave station SMA via the RS232C cable (10). In the MCA wireless slave station SMA, the audio file of the corresponding scheduled broadcast end chime is read from the memory in the slave station based on the content ID included in the distribution message, and the audio file is converted into an analog signal. Then, volume adjustment or the like is performed on the analog signal of the scheduled broadcast end chime in accordance with the control information described in the distribution message, and the adjusted analog signal is supplied to the loudspeaker SPA (11). As a result, the scheduled broadcast end chime is loudly output from the loudspeaker SPA.

(4-2) Scheduled broadcasting (when using a mobile station SMM for mobile phones)
It is assumed that the administrator presses a broadcast button for scheduled broadcast on the personal computer PCC or a preset scheduled broadcast time arrives. Then, the following communication operation for scheduled broadcasting is performed between the control server SV and the mobile phone slave station SMM. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing the sequence. In the figure, sequence numbers (1) to (7) are attached to communication procedures.

  The control server SV first executes communication control for outputting a chime for starting a scheduled broadcast from the mobile phone slave station SMM. That is, first, the SMTP server instructs the mail server SVM to send a distribution request mail (1). This distribution request mail is a request for transmitting a request for transmission of a distribution message from the slave station side to the control server SV. Here, the distribution request mail is first sent for the purpose of acquiring information on a scheduled broadcast start chime. The mail server SVM is composed of, for example, a Mybox server, and when receiving the transmission request mail transmission request, the message R broadcast transmission function is used to send the mobile terminal MSS corresponding to each mobile phone slave station SMM to be distributed to the mobile terminal MSS. Broadcast distribution request mail (2). FIG. 25 shows a specific description example of the distribution request mail using the message R.

  When receiving the distribution request mail, each mobile terminal SMM transmits a distribution message download request to the control server SV by HTTP (3). Upon receipt of the distribution message download request, the control server SV transmits a request message download response to each transmission source mobile terminal SMM by HTTP (4). A content ID indicating the scheduled broadcast start chime and control information are inserted into this distributed message.

  The delivery message is received by the mobile terminal MSS and then transferred to the mobile phone slave station SMM (5). In the mobile phone slave station SMM, the audio file of the corresponding scheduled broadcast start chime is read from the memory in the slave station based on the content ID included in the distribution message, and the audio file is converted into an analog signal. Then, volume adjustment or the like is performed on the analog signal of the scheduled broadcast start chime in accordance with the control information described in the distribution message, and the adjusted analog signal is supplied to the loudspeaker SPM (6). As a result, the scheduled broadcast start chime is loudly output from the loudspeaker SPM. When the mobile terminal MSS receives the delivery message, the mobile terminal MSS returns a response message upload request indicating the reception result to the control server SV (7).

  Next, the control server SV instructs the mail server SVM via SMTP to transmit a distribution request mail for the purpose of acquiring information on the scheduled broadcast voice message (1). When the mail server SVM receives the transmission request mail transmission request, the mail server SVM uses the broadcast transmission function of the message R to support the distribution request mail in accordance with the format shown in FIG. Broadcast delivery to the mobile terminal MSS (2). When receiving the distribution request mail, each mobile terminal SMM transmits a distribution message download request to the control server SV by HTTP (3). Upon receipt of the distribution message download request, the control server SV transmits a request message download response to each transmission source mobile terminal SMM by HTTP (4). A content ID representing the scheduled broadcast voice message and control information are inserted into this distributed message.

  The delivery message is received by the mobile terminal MSS and then transferred to the mobile phone slave station SMM (5). In the mobile phone slave station SMM, the voice file of the corresponding scheduled broadcast voice message is read from the memory in the slave station based on the content ID included in the distribution message, and the voice file is converted into an analog signal. Then, volume adjustment or the like is performed on the analog signal of the scheduled broadcast voice message in accordance with the control information described in the distribution message, and the adjusted analog signal is supplied to the loudspeaker SPM (6). As a result, a voice message for scheduled broadcast is output from the loudspeaker SPM. When the mobile terminal MSS receives the delivery message, the mobile terminal MSS returns a response message upload request indicating the reception result to the control server SV (7).

  When the transmission of the voice message is completed, the control server SV instructs the mail server SVM to transmit a distribution request mail for the purpose of obtaining information on the scheduled broadcast end chime (1). When the mail server SVM receives the transmission request mail transmission request, the mail server SVM uses the broadcast transmission function of the message R to support the distribution request mail in accordance with the format shown in FIG. Broadcast delivery to the mobile terminal MSS (2). When receiving the distribution request mail, each mobile terminal SMM transmits a distribution message download request to the control server SV by HTTP (3). Upon receipt of the distribution message download request, the control server SV transmits a request message download response to each transmission source mobile terminal SMM by HTTP (4). At this time, the content ID and control information indicating the scheduled broadcast end chime are inserted into the distribution message.

  The delivery message is received by the mobile terminal MSS and then transferred to the mobile phone slave station SMM (5). In the mobile phone slave station SMM, the audio file of the corresponding scheduled broadcast end chime is read from the memory in the slave station based on the content ID included in the distribution message, and the audio file is converted into an analog signal. Then, volume adjustment or the like is performed on the analog signal of the scheduled broadcast end chime in accordance with the control information described in the distribution message, and the adjusted analog signal is supplied to the loudspeaker SPM (6). As a result, the scheduled broadcast end chime is loudly output from the loudspeaker SPM. When the mobile terminal MSS receives the delivery message, the mobile terminal MSS returns a response message upload request indicating the reception result to the control server SV (7).

(4-3) Scheduled broadcast (when using IP slave station SMI)
It is assumed that the administrator presses the broadcast button for scheduled broadcast on the client personal computer PCC or the preset scheduled broadcast time arrives. Then, the following communication operation for scheduled broadcasting is performed between the control server SV and the IP slave station SMI. FIG. 26 shows the sequence. In the figure, sequence numbers (1) and (2) are attached to communication procedures.

  That is, in accordance with the distribution request input from the personal computer PCC, the control server SV first generates a distribution message including the content ID and control information of the scheduled broadcast start chime, and the distribution message is data corresponding to TCP / IP. After conversion to the format, it is transmitted to the IP slave station as the destination by TCP / IP (1). In the IP slave station SMI, the audio file of the corresponding scheduled broadcast start chime is read from the memory in the slave station based on the content ID included in the distribution message, and the audio file is converted into an analog signal. Then, volume adjustment or the like is performed on the analog signal of the scheduled broadcast start chime in accordance with the control information described in the distribution message, and the analog signal after the adjustment is supplied to the loudspeaker SPI. As a result, the scheduled broadcast start chime is loudly output from the loudspeaker SPI. When receiving the delivery message, the IP slave station SMI returns a response message representing the reception result to the control server SV by TCP / IP (2).

  Next, in accordance with the distribution request input from the personal computer PCC, the control server SV generates a distribution message including the content ID of the scheduled broadcast voice message and the control information, and the distribution message is data corresponding to TCP / IP. After conversion to the format, it is transmitted to the IP slave station as the destination by TCP / IP (1). In the IP slave station SMI, the voice file of the corresponding scheduled broadcast voice message is read from the memory in the slave station based on the content ID included in the distribution message, and the voice file is converted into an analog signal. Then, volume adjustment or the like is performed on the analog signal of the scheduled broadcast voice message according to the control information described in the distribution message, and the analog signal after the adjustment is supplied to the loudspeaker SPI. As a result, the scheduled broadcast voice message is loudly output from the loudspeaker SPI. When receiving the delivery message, the IP slave station SMI returns a response message representing the reception result to the control server SV by TCP / IP (2).

  Finally, the control server SV generates a distribution message including the content ID and control information of the scheduled broadcast end chime according to the distribution request input from the personal computer PCC, and the distribution message is converted into a data format corresponding to TCP / IP. Then, it is transmitted to the destination IP slave station by TCP / IP (1). In the IP slave station SMI, the audio file of the corresponding scheduled broadcast end chime is read from the memory in the slave station based on the content ID included in the distribution message, and the audio file is converted into an analog signal. Then, volume adjustment or the like is performed on the analog signal of the scheduled broadcast end chime in accordance with the control information described in the distribution message, and the adjusted analog signal is supplied to the loudspeaker SPI. As a result, the scheduled broadcast end chime is loudly output from the loudspeaker SPI. When receiving the delivery message, the IP slave station SMI returns a response message representing the reception result to the control server SV by TCP / IP (2).

(5) Specific operation example (2)
(5-1) Disaster prevention broadcasting when a disaster occurs (when using MCA slave SMA)
Assume that the selection input operation of necessary items on the notification call screen shown in FIG. 15 is completed, and the administrator presses the “send button” of the siren and the voice message file. Then, the selection input information of the necessary items is sent as a distribution request from the client personal computer PCC to the user I / F 21 of the control server SV. When this distribution request is received by the user I / F 21, the control server SV executes a communication process for outputting a siren and a voice message from the MCA wireless slave station SMA as follows.

First, the control server SV executes communication control for outputting the disaster prevention broadcast start siren in a loud sound. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a communication sequence in this case. In the figure, sequence numbers (1) to (4) are attached to communication procedures.
That is, in the control server SV, the cooperation control response management module 24 first reads out the content ID representing the siren for disaster prevention broadcast and the control information of the siren from the data memory 14 and reads out the read disaster prevention broadcast start information. The content ID and control information of the siren are sent as a distribution message from the cooperative I / F to the MCA transceiver AT via the RS232C cable (1). As a result, the distribution message is transmitted from the MCA transceiver AT to the destination MCA transceiver AR via the MCA wireless network (2). The transmitted distribution message is transferred from the MCA transceiver AR to the MCA wireless slave station SMA via the RS232C cable (3).

  In the MCA wireless slave station SMA, the sound file of the corresponding disaster prevention broadcast start siren is read from the memory in the slave station based on the content ID included in the distribution message, and the sound file is converted into an analog signal. Then, volume adjustment or the like is performed on the analog signal of the disaster prevention broadcast start siren in accordance with the control information described in the distribution message, and the adjusted analog signal is supplied to the loudspeaker SPA (4). As a result, the siren for disaster prevention broadcast start is loudly output from the loudspeaker SPA.

Next, the control server SV executes communication control for outputting a voice message representing the content of the disaster prevention broadcast. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a communication sequence in this case.
That is, in the control server SV, the voice file of the voice message representing the content of the disaster prevention broadcast is read from the data memory 14 by the cooperation control response management module 24, and this voice file is converted into an analog signal according to the communication protocol of the MCA wireless network. Is done. Then, an analog signal of a voice message indicating the contents of the disaster prevention broadcast is sent from the cooperation I / F to the MCA transceiver AT via the RS232C cable (1). As a result, the analog signal is modulated by the MCA transceiver AT and then transmitted to the destination MCA transceiver AR (2), received and demodulated by the MCA transceiver AR, and then supplied to the loudspeaker SPA ( 5). As a result, a voice message representing the content of the disaster prevention broadcast is loudly output from the loudspeaker SPA.

When the transmission of the disaster prevention broadcast voice message ends, the control server SV finally executes communication control for outputting the disaster prevention broadcast end siren loudly. The communication sequence in this case is the same as that shown in FIG.
That is, in the control server SV, the cooperative control response management module 24 reads the content ID representing the disaster prevention broadcast end siren and the control information of the siren from the data memory 14, and the content ID of the read disaster prevention broadcast end siren and Control information is sent as a distribution message from the cooperative I / F to the MCA transceiver AT via the RS232C cable (1). As a result, the distribution message is transmitted from the MCA transceiver AT to the destination MCA transceiver AR via the MCA wireless network (2). The transmitted distribution message is transferred from the MCA transceiver AR to the MCA wireless slave station SMA via the RS232C cable (3). The MCA wireless slave station SMA reads the corresponding disaster prevention broadcast end siren voice file from the memory in the slave station based on the content ID included in the distribution message, and converts the voice file into an analog signal. Then, volume adjustment or the like is performed on the analog signal of the disaster prevention broadcast end siren according to the control information described in the distribution message, and the adjusted analog signal is supplied to the loudspeaker SPA (4). As a result, the disaster prevention broadcast end siren is loudly output from the loudspeaker SPA.

(5-2) Disaster prevention broadcasting in the event of a disaster (when using a mobile phone slave station SMM)
Upon receiving a delivery request for selection input information of necessary items input on the notification call screen from the client personal computer PCC, the control server SV performs communication for outputting a siren and a voice message from the mobile phone slave station SMM. The process is executed as follows. The communication sequence is the same as that shown in FIG.

  First, the control server SV executes communication control for outputting the disaster prevention broadcast start siren in a loud sound. That is, first, an instruction is sent to the mail server SVM via SMTP to send a distribution request mail for the purpose of acquiring information on the disaster prevention broadcast start siren (1). When the mail server SVM receives the transmission request mail transmission request, the mail server SVM transmits the distribution request mail to the mobile terminal MSS corresponding to each mobile phone slave station SMM of the distribution destination by using the broadcast transmission function of the message R. Distribute information (2). FIG. 25 shows a specific description example of the distribution request mail using the message R.

  When receiving the distribution request mail, each mobile terminal SMM transmits a distribution message download request to the control server SV by HTTP (3). Upon receipt of the distribution message download request, the control server SV transmits a request message download response to each transmission source mobile terminal SMM by HTTP (4). A content ID representing the disaster prevention broadcast start siren and control information are inserted into this request message. The request message is received by the mobile terminal MSS and then transferred to the mobile phone slave station SMM (5).

  In the mobile phone slave station SMM, the sound file of the corresponding disaster prevention broadcast start siren is read from the memory in the slave station based on the content ID included in the distribution message, and the sound file is converted into an analog signal. Then, volume adjustment or the like is performed on the analog signal of the disaster prevention broadcast start siren in accordance with the control information described in the distribution message, and the analog signal after the adjustment is supplied to the loudspeaker SPM (6). As a result, the disaster prevention broadcast start siren is loudly output from the loudspeaker SPM. When the mobile terminal MSS receives the delivery message, the mobile terminal MSS returns a response message upload request indicating the reception result to the control server SV (7).

  Next, the control server SV instructs the mail server SVM by SMTP to transmit a delivery request mail for the purpose of obtaining information of a voice message representing the contents of the disaster prevention broadcast (1). When the mail server SVM receives the transmission request mail transmission request, the mail server SVM uses the broadcast transmission function of the message R to support the distribution request mail in accordance with the format shown in FIG. Broadcast delivery to the mobile terminal MSS (2). When receiving the distribution request mail, each mobile terminal SMM transmits a distribution message download request to the control server SV by HTTP (3). Upon receipt of the distribution message download request, the control server SV transmits a request message download response to each transmission source mobile terminal SMM by HTTP (4). A content ID representing a voice message for disaster prevention broadcasting and control information are inserted into this distributed message.

  The delivery message is received by the mobile terminal MSS and then transferred to the mobile phone slave station SMM (5). In the mobile phone slave station SMM, the voice file of the corresponding disaster prevention broadcast voice message is read from the memory in the slave station based on the content ID included in the distribution message, and the voice file is converted into an analog signal. Then, volume adjustment or the like is performed on the analog signal of the disaster prevention broadcast voice message according to the control information described in the distribution message, and the adjusted analog signal is supplied to the loudspeaker SPM (6). As a result, a voice message representing the content of the disaster prevention broadcast is loudly output from the loudspeaker SPM. When the mobile terminal MSS receives the delivery message, the mobile terminal MSS returns a response message upload request indicating the reception result to the control server SV (7).

  When the transmission of the voice message is completed, the control server SV instructs the mail server SVM via SMTP to transmit a distribution request mail for the purpose of acquiring information on the disaster prevention broadcast end siren (1). When the mail server SVM receives the transmission request mail transmission request, the mail server SVM uses the broadcast transmission function of the message R to support the distribution request mail in accordance with the format shown in FIG. Broadcast delivery to the mobile terminal MSS (2). When receiving the distribution request mail, each mobile terminal SMM transmits a distribution message download request to the control server SV by HTTP (3). Upon receipt of the distribution message download request, the control server SV transmits a request message download response to each transmission source mobile terminal SMM by HTTP (4). At this time, the content ID and control information representing the disaster prevention broadcast end siren are inserted into the distribution message.

  The delivery message is received by the mobile terminal MSS and then transferred to the mobile phone slave station SMM (5). In the mobile phone slave station SMM, the corresponding disaster prevention broadcast end siren sound file is read from the memory in the slave station based on the content ID included in the distribution message, and the sound file is converted into an analog signal. Then, volume adjustment or the like is performed on the analog signal of the disaster prevention broadcast end siren according to the control information described in the distribution message, and the adjusted analog signal is supplied to the loudspeaker SPM (6). As a result, the disaster prevention broadcast end siren is loudly output from the loudspeaker SPM. When the mobile terminal MSS receives the delivery message, the mobile terminal MSS returns a response message upload request indicating the reception result to the control server SV (7).

(5-3) Disaster prevention broadcast when disaster occurs (when using IP slave station SMI)
Upon receiving a delivery request for selection input information of necessary items input on the notification call screen from the client personal computer PCC, the control server SV performs communication processing for outputting sirens and voice messages from the IP slave station SMI. Is executed as follows. The communication sequence is the same as that shown in FIG.

  The control server SV first executes communication control for outputting the disaster prevention broadcast start siren loudly. That is, first, in accordance with the distribution request input from the personal computer PCC, first, a distribution message including the content ID and control information of the disaster prevention broadcast start siren is generated, and the distribution message is converted into a data format according to TCP / IP. Then, transmission is made to the IP slave station SMI as the destination by TCP / IP (1).

  In the IP slave station SMI, the corresponding disaster prevention broadcast start siren voice file is read from the memory in the slave station based on the content ID included in the distribution message, and the voice file is converted into an analog signal. Then, volume adjustment or the like is performed on the analog signal of the disaster prevention broadcast start siren in accordance with the control information described in the distribution message, and the adjusted analog signal is supplied to the loudspeaker SPI. As a result, the disaster prevention broadcast start siren is loudly output from the loudspeaker SPI. When receiving the delivery message, the IP slave station SMI returns a response message representing the reception result to the control server SV by TCP / IP (2).

  Next, in accordance with the distribution request input from the personal computer PCC, the control server SV generates a distribution message including the content ID of the voice message representing the content of the disaster prevention broadcast and control information, and sends the distribution message to TCP / IP. After conversion to the corresponding data format, the data is transmitted to the IP slave station as the destination by TCP / IP (1). In the IP slave station SMI, the voice file of the corresponding disaster prevention broadcast voice message is read from the memory in the slave station based on the content ID included in the distribution message, and the voice file is converted into an analog signal. Then, volume adjustment or the like is performed on the analog signal of the disaster prevention broadcast voice message according to the control information described in the distribution message, and the analog signal after the adjustment is supplied to the loudspeaker SPI. As a result, the disaster prevention broadcast voice message is loudly output from the loudspeaker SPI. When receiving the delivery message, the IP slave station SMI returns a response message representing the reception result to the control server SV by TCP / IP (2).

  Finally, in accordance with the distribution request input from the personal computer PCC, the control server SV generates a distribution message including the content ID of the disaster prevention broadcast end siren and control information, and the distribution message is converted into a data format corresponding to TCP / IP. Then, it is transmitted to the destination IP slave station by TCP / IP (1). In the IP slave station SMI, the sound file of the corresponding disaster prevention broadcast end siren is read from the memory in the slave station based on the content ID included in the distribution message, and the sound file is converted into an analog signal. Then, volume adjustment or the like is performed on the analog signal of the disaster prevention broadcast end siren according to the control information described in the distribution message, and the adjusted analog signal is supplied to the loudspeaker SPI. As a result, the disaster prevention broadcast end siren is loudly output from the loudspeaker SPI. When receiving the distribution message, the IP slave station SMI returns a response message indicating the reception result to the control server SV by TCP / IP (2).

(6) Specific operation example (3)
(6-1) Deleting / adding contents such as chimes / sirens stored in the slave station (in the case of MCA wireless slave station SMA)
In the personal computer PCC, the administrator selects the name of the slave station to be deleted / added according to the input screen for deleting / adding the content, and in the case of deletion, the content name or ID to be deleted, or in the case of addition Select the audio file for the content to be added. When the administrator presses the delete / add button after this selection operation, an execution instruction is sent from the personal computer PCC to the control server SV.

Upon receiving this execution instruction, the control server SV executes a communication operation for content deletion / addition with the MCA wireless slave station SMA as follows. FIG. 29 shows the sequence. In the figure, sequence numbers (1) to (6) are attached to communication procedures.
That is, the control server SV first creates a request message including the ID of the content to be deleted or added designated by the execution instruction and the control information indicating the deletion or addition request by the cooperation control response management module 24. Then, this request message is sent from the cooperative I / F to the MCA transceiver AT via the RS232C cable (1). As a result, the request message is transmitted from the MCA transceiver AT to the destination MCA transceiver AR via the MCA wireless network (2). The transmitted request message is transferred from the MCA transceiver AR to the MCA wireless slave station SMA via the RS232C cable (3).

  The MCA wireless slave station SMA determines whether the request type is content deletion or addition based on the control information included in the request message. If it is a deletion request, the content file data corresponding to the content ID to be deleted included in the request message is deleted from the memory in the slave station. On the other hand, if it is an addition request, the content file data inserted in the request message is associated with the content ID and additionally stored in the memory in the slave station.

  The MCA radio slave station SMA creates a response message indicating the result of the deletion process or the addition process, and transfers this response message to the MCA transceiver AR via the RS232C cable (4). This response message is transmitted from the MCA transceiver AR to the MCA transceiver AT (5), and is transferred from the MCA transceiver AT to the control network SV via the RS232C cable (6).

(6-2) Deleting / adding contents such as chimes / sirens stored in the slave station (in the case of the mobile phone slave station SMM)
When receiving the execution instruction for deletion or addition input on the deletion / addition input screen from the personal computer PCC for the client, the control server SV sends the contents of the chime / siren and the voice message to the mobile phone slave station SMM. Communication processing for deletion or addition is executed as follows. The communication sequence is the same as that shown in FIG.

  First, the control server SV instructs the mail server SVM via SMTP to transmit a distribution request mail for the purpose of acquiring information for deleting / adding contents (1). When the mail server SVM receives the transmission request mail transmission request, the mail server SVM uses the message R broadcast transmission function to handle the distribution request mail in accordance with the format shown in FIG. Broadcast delivery to the mobile terminal MSS (2). FIG. 25 shows a specific description example of the distribution request mail using the message R.

  When receiving the distribution request mail, each mobile terminal SMM transmits a distribution message download request to the control server SV by HTTP (3). When receiving the download request for the distribution message, the control server SV receives the ID of the content to be deleted or added designated by the execution instruction from the personal computer PCC for the client, and the control information indicating the deletion or addition request A request message including is created, and the request message is converted into a data format corresponding to SMTP. Then, the request message subjected to the format conversion is transmitted as a download response to each mobile terminal SMM as a transmission source by HTTP (4). The delivery message is received by the mobile terminal MSS and then transferred to the mobile phone slave station SMM (5).

  The mobile phone slave station SMM determines whether the request type is content deletion or addition based on the control information included in the request message. If it is a deletion request, the content file data corresponding to the content ID to be deleted included in the request message is deleted from the memory in the slave station. On the other hand, if it is an addition request, the content file data inserted in the request message is associated with the content ID and additionally stored in the memory in the slave station.

  Then, the mobile phone slave station SMM creates a response message representing the result of the deletion process or the addition process, and outputs this response message to the mobile terminal MSS. The portable terminal MSS returns a response message indicating the result of the deletion process or the addition process to the control server SV as an HTTP upload request (7).

(6-3) Deleting / adding contents such as chimes / sirens stored in the slave station (in the case of IP slave station SMI)
When the execution instruction for deletion or addition input on the deletion / addition input screen is received from the client personal computer PCC, the control server SV deletes the contents of the chime / siren and the voice message to the IP slave station SMI. Or the communication process for adding is performed as follows. The communication sequence is the same as that shown in FIG.

  That is, the control server SV creates a request message including the ID of the content to be deleted or added designated by the execution instruction from the client personal computer PCC and the control information indicating the deletion or addition request. The request message is converted into a data format compatible with TCP / IP. Then, the request message subjected to the format conversion is transmitted to the IP slave station SMI as the destination by TCP / IP (1).

The IP slave station SMI determines whether the request type is content deletion or addition based on the control information included in the request message. If it is a deletion request, the content file data corresponding to the content ID to be deleted included in the request message is deleted from the memory in the slave station. On the other hand, if it is an addition request, the content file data inserted in the request message is associated with the content ID and additionally stored in the memory in the slave station. Then, the IP slave station SMI creates a response message indicating the result of the deletion process or the addition process, and returns this response message to the control server SV by TCP / IP (2).
In addition, when deleting / adding contents to / from the mini FM radio broadcasting slave station SMF, the same sequence as in the case of the IP slave station SMI is performed.

(7) Specific operation example (4)
(7-1) Monitoring the operation state of the slave station (in the case of the MCA wireless slave station SMA)
The MCA transceiver AR connected to the MCA radio slave station SMA is provided with a commercial power source, a storage battery, and a door as ancillary equipment, and the control server SV periodically monitors the state of the ancillary equipment at a preset period. To do. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a communication sequence. In the figure, (1) to (4) show the procedure.

  That is, the control server SV transmits a polling request to the MCA transceiver AT via the RS232C cable at the monitoring timing set in advance for the MCA wireless slave station SMA to be monitored (1). In response to this request, a monitoring polling signal is transmitted from the MCA transceiver AT to the MCA transmitter AR (2). When receiving the monitoring polling signal, the MCA transceiver AR detects the state of the incidental equipment. For example, the state of the contact point at no voltage is detected for the door, and the logical value of the signal output from the alarm output terminal of the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) provided at the slave station is detected for the commercial power source and the storage battery voltage To detect. Next, the MCA transceiver AR transmits information representing the detection result of each monitoring item to the MCA transceiver AT as a polling response (3). Information representing the monitoring result returned by this polling response is transferred to the control server SV via the RS232C cable (4). When the control server SV receives the information representing the monitoring result, the control server SV associates this information with the slave station ID and stores it in the slave station attribute table in the data memory 14.

  Information representing the monitoring result of the slave station status obtained as described above can be confirmed in the client personal computer PCC as follows. That is, when the administrator selects “Monitoring slave station status” in the menu, the slave station status monitor screen data is downloaded from the control server SV to the personal computer PCC and displayed. On the slave station status monitoring screen, for example, as shown in FIG. 31, a search condition input field and a monitoring result display field are provided. When the slave station status monitoring screen is displayed and the administrator selects and inputs the group name and slave station name to be monitored, monitoring of the commercial power supply, storage battery voltage, and door open state in the selected slave station is performed. The result is downloaded from the control server SV and displayed in the monitoring result display field.

(7-2) Monitoring the operation state of the slave station (in the case of the mobile phone slave station SMM)
The mobile phone slave station SMM is also provided with a commercial power source, a storage battery, and a door as ancillary equipment. Thus, it is periodically monitored at a preset cycle. The communication sequence is the same as that shown in FIG.

  That is, the control server SV first instructs the mail server SVM to send a distribution request mail for monitoring the slave station status by SMTP (1). When the mail server SVM receives the transmission request mail transmission request, the mail server SVM transmits the distribution request mail to the mobile terminal MSS corresponding to each mobile phone slave station SMM of the distribution destination by using the broadcast transmission function of the message R. Distribute information (2). FIG. 25 shows a specific description example of the distribution request mail using the message R.

  When receiving the distribution request mail, each mobile terminal SMM transmits a distribution message download request to the control server SV by HTTP (3). Upon receipt of the distribution message download request, the control server SV transmits a request message download response to each transmission source mobile terminal SMM by HTTP (4). In this request message, control information indicating a slave station monitoring request and a slave station ID to be monitored are inserted. The request message is received by the mobile terminal MSS and then transferred to the mobile phone slave station SMM (5).

  The mobile phone slave station SMM detects the state of the incidental equipment according to the instruction of the request message. For example, the state of the contact at no voltage is detected for the door, and whether the commercial power supply and the storage battery voltage are normal or abnormal by using the LAN port of the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) provided in the slave station Get information. Subsequently, the mobile phone slave station SMM creates a response message in which information representing the detection result of each monitoring item is inserted, and transfers the response message to the mobile terminal MSS. The portable terminal MSS returns the response message as an upload request to the control server SV (7). When the control server SV receives the information representing the monitoring result, the control server SV associates this information with the slave station ID and stores it in the slave station attribute table in the data memory 14.

(7-3) Monitoring of slave station operating status (in case of IP slave station SMI)
The IP slave station SMI is also provided with a commercial power source, a storage battery and a door as ancillary equipment as in the mobile phone slave station SMM, and the control server SV indicates the state of these auxiliary equipments as described above. The SMA and the mobile phone slave station SMM are periodically monitored at preset timings at timings different from the respective monitoring timings. The communication sequence is the same as that shown in FIG.

  That is, the control server SV generates a request message in which the control information indicating the slave station monitoring request and the slave station ID to be monitored are inserted, and after converting the request message into a data format corresponding to TCP / IP, Transmission is performed to the IP slave station SMI as the destination by TCP / IP (1).

  The IP slave station SMI detects the state of the incidental equipment according to the instruction of the request message. For example, the state of the contact at no voltage is detected for the door, and whether the commercial power supply and the storage battery voltage are normal or abnormal by using the LAN port of the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) provided in the slave station Get information. Subsequently, the IP slave station SMI creates a response message in which information representing the detection result of each monitoring item is inserted, and returns this response message to the control server SV by TCP / IP (2). When the control server SV receives the information representing the monitoring result, the control server SV associates this information with the slave station ID and stores it in the slave station attribute table in the data memory 14.

  Note that the state of the mini FM radio broadcast slave station SMF is also monitored by the same sequence as in the case of the IP slave station SMI.

(8) Specific operation example (4)
(8-1) Scheduled Broadcast Using Mini FM Broadcasting Station SMF Upon receiving a request for selection input information of necessary items input on the scheduled broadcast screen from the client personal computer PCC, the control server SV receives the mini FM. A communication process for transmitting a mini FM broadcast wave of a chime and a voice message from the mini FM transmitter FT via the broadcast station SMF is performed as follows. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing the communication sequence.

  The control server SV first executes communication control for transmitting the scheduled broadcast start chime by mini FM broadcasting. That is, according to the distribution request input from the personal computer PCC, first, a distribution message including the content ID and control information of the scheduled broadcast start chime is generated, and after this distribution message is converted into a data format corresponding to TCP / IP, Transmission to the mini-FM broadcasting station SMF as a destination by TCP / IP (1).

  In the mini FM broadcasting station SMF, the audio file of the corresponding scheduled broadcast start chime is read from the memory in the slave station based on the content ID included in the distribution message, and the audio file is decoded and converted into an analog signal. After that, it is sent to the mini FM transmitter FT. As a result, a mini FM broadcast wave that is FM-modulated by the analog signal is transmitted from the mini FM transmitter FT. This mini FM broadcast wave is received and demodulated by a radio RD installed in an evacuation center or the like or a radio RD possessed by the refugee. Therefore, the scheduled broadcast start chime is output as audio from the radio RD. When the mini FM broadcasting station SMF receives the distribution message, the mini FM broadcasting station SMF returns a response message representing the reception result to the control server SV by TCP / IP (2).

  Next, in accordance with the distribution request input from the personal computer PCC, the control server SV generates a distribution message including the content ID of the voice message representing the contents of the scheduled broadcast and the control information, and sends this distribution message to TCP / IP. After conversion to the corresponding data format, transmission is performed to the mini FM broadcast station SMF as the destination by TCP / IP (1). In the mini FM broadcasting station SMF, the voice file of the corresponding scheduled broadcast voice message is read from the memory in the station based on the content ID included in the distribution message, and the voice file is decoded and converted into an analog signal. Is done. Then, this analog signal is sent to the mini FM transmitter FT. As a result, a mini FM broadcast wave that is FM-modulated by the analog signal is transmitted from the mini FM transmitter FT. This mini FM broadcast wave is received and demodulated by a radio RD installed in the evacuation center or the like or a radio RD possessed by the refugee and output as sound. Therefore, a voice message representing the contents of the scheduled broadcast is output from the radio RD. In this case as well, when the mini FM broadcast station SMF receives the distribution message, the mini FM broadcasting station SMF returns a response message representing the reception result to the control server SV by TCP / IP (2).

  Finally, the control server SV generates a distribution message including the content ID and control information of the scheduled broadcast end chime according to the distribution request input from the personal computer PCC, and the distribution message is converted into a data format corresponding to TCP / IP. Then, it is transmitted to the mini FM broadcasting station SMF as the destination by TCP / IP (1). In the mini FM broadcasting station SMF, the audio file of the corresponding scheduled broadcast end chime is read from the memory in the slave station based on the content ID included in the distribution message, and the audio file is decoded and converted into an analog signal. The This analog signal is sent to the mini FM transmitter FT. As a result, a mini FM broadcast wave that is FM-modulated by the analog signal is transmitted from the mini FM transmitter FT. This mini FM broadcast wave is received and demodulated by a radio RD installed in an evacuation center or the like or a radio RD possessed by the refugee. Therefore, the scheduled broadcast repair chime is output as audio from the radio RD. When the mini FM broadcasting station SMF receives the distribution message, the mini FM broadcasting station SMF returns a response message representing the reception result to the control server SV by TCP / IP (2).

(8-2) Disaster Prevention Broadcasting Using Mini FM Broadcasting Station SMF Upon receiving a delivery request for selection input information of necessary items entered on the notification call screen from the client personal computer PCC, the control server SV receives the mini FM A communication process for transmitting a siren and a mini FM broadcast wave of a voice message from the mini FM transmitter FT via the broadcasting station SMF is performed as follows. The communication sequence in this case is the same as that in FIG.

  First, the control server SV executes communication control for FM broadcast of the disaster prevention broadcast start siren. That is, according to the distribution request input from the personal computer PCC, first, a distribution message including the content ID and control information of the disaster prevention broadcast start siren is generated, and after this distribution message is converted into a data format corresponding to TCP / IP, Transmission to the mini-FM broadcasting station SMF as a destination by TCP / IP (1).

  In the mini FM broadcasting station SMF, the corresponding disaster prevention broadcast start siren audio file is read from the memory in the slave station based on the content ID included in the distribution message, and the audio file is decoded and converted into an analog signal. After that, it is sent to the mini FM transmitter FT. As a result, a mini FM broadcast wave that is FM-modulated by the analog signal is transmitted from the mini FM transmitter FT. This mini FM broadcast wave is received and demodulated by a radio RD installed in an evacuation center or the like or a radio RD possessed by the refugee. Therefore, the disaster prevention broadcast start siren is output as audio from the radio RD. When the mini FM broadcasting station SMF receives the distribution message, the mini FM broadcasting station SMF returns a response message representing the reception result to the control server SV by TCP / IP (2).

  Next, in accordance with the distribution request input from the personal computer PCC, the control server SV generates a distribution message including the content ID of the voice message representing the content of the disaster prevention broadcast and control information, and sends the distribution message to TCP / IP. After conversion to the corresponding data format, transmission is performed to the mini FM broadcast station SMF as the destination by TCP / IP (1). In the mini FM broadcasting station SMF, the voice file of the corresponding voice message for disaster prevention broadcasting is read out from the memory in the station based on the content ID included in the distribution message, and the voice file is decoded and converted into an analog signal. Is done. Then, this analog signal is sent to the mini FM transmitter FT. As a result, a mini FM broadcast wave that is FM-modulated by the analog signal is transmitted from the mini FM transmitter FT. This mini FM broadcast wave is received and demodulated by a radio RD installed in the evacuation center or the like or a radio RD possessed by the refugee and output as sound. Therefore, a voice message representing the contents of the disaster prevention broadcast is output from the radio RD. In this case as well, when the mini FM broadcast station SMF receives the distribution message, the mini FM broadcasting station SMF returns a response message representing the reception result to the control server SV by TCP / IP (2).

  Finally, in accordance with the distribution request input from the personal computer PCC, the control server SV generates a distribution message including the content ID of the disaster prevention broadcast end siren and control information, and the distribution message is converted into a data format corresponding to TCP / IP. Then, it is transmitted to the mini FM broadcasting station SMF as the destination by TCP / IP (1). In the mini FM broadcasting station SMF, the corresponding disaster prevention broadcast end siren audio file is read from the memory in the slave station based on the content ID included in the distribution message, and the audio file is decoded and converted into an analog signal. The This analog signal is sent to the mini FM transmitter FT. As a result, a mini FM broadcast wave that is FM-modulated by the analog signal is transmitted from the mini FM transmitter FT. This mini FM broadcast wave is received and demodulated by a radio RD installed in an evacuation center or the like or a radio RD possessed by the refugee. Therefore, the disaster prevention broadcast end siren is output as audio from the radio RD. When the mini FM broadcasting station SMF receives the distribution message, the mini FM broadcasting station SMF returns a response message representing the reception result to the control server SV by TCP / IP (2).

  As described above, in this embodiment, between the control server SV and each of the slave stations SMM, SMI, SMA, and SMF distributed in the service area, the mobile phone network NW1, IP network NW2, and MCA network NW3 are used. Can be selectively connected. Further, the control server SV is provided with cooperative I / Fs 221 to 22n corresponding to the respective networks and a cooperative control response management module 24, and distribution from the personal computer PCC for clients is performed by the cooperative control response management module 24. In response to the input of the request, a request message for transmission to the plurality of slave stations is generated, converted into a format corresponding to the network using the data format of the request message, and then the corresponding cooperative I / Fs 221 to 22n To send to the slave station.

  Therefore, the request message is transmitted to the slave stations SMM, SMI, SMA, SMF selectively using the cellular phone network NW1, the IP network NW2, and the MCA network NW3. Even if it occurs, transmission information can be transmitted through another network. This makes it possible to distribute information that is robust and reliable against disasters. Further, the distribution information is not directly distributed to the user's personal portable terminal, but is once transmitted to the slave station and broadcasted to an unspecified number of people by voice broadcasting from the slave station. For this reason, it is possible to promptly deliver information to an unspecified number of people without omissions, even to people who do not have portable terminals, and without being greatly affected by network congestion.

  In addition, the chime / siren voice file and the voice message voice file are stored in advance in the memory in association with their content IDs in the slave stations SMM, SMI, and SMF. Then, the control server SV generates a request message including a content ID corresponding to the audio file to be distributed and transmits it to the slave station, and the slave stations SMM, SMI, and SMF correspond to the content ID specified by the request message. The voice file to be played is selectively read from the memory, and the voice represented by the read voice file is loudly output from the loudspeakers SPM, SPI, SPF.

  Therefore, the control server SV only needs to transmit the content ID of the audio file to the slave stations SMM, SMI, and SMF, and it is not necessary to transmit the audio file itself. It is possible to suppress the increase in This effect is particularly useful when network traffic increases rapidly, such as when a disaster occurs. Also, a chime / siren content ID notifying the start of broadcast is transmitted first, followed by a content ID of a voice message representing the broadcast content, and finally a chime / siren content ID notifying the end of the broadcast. Yes. For this reason, it becomes possible to alert | report broadcast more reliably, and it can alert | report broadcast content more reliably by using a chime and a siren separately by regular broadcast and disaster prevention broadcast.

  Furthermore, since the control server SV prepares a common input support screen for a plurality of networks and provides it to the personal computer PCC for the client, the administrator displayed it when inputting the distribution request. According to the input support screen, it becomes possible to input necessary items without omissions and without errors, thereby increasing the efficiency of input work. In addition, since the input support screen is configured in common for a plurality of networks, the administrator does not need to input dedicated distribution information for each of the plurality of networks. For this reason, the burden on the administrator can be reduced and the input work efficiency can be further increased.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, in the embodiment described above, the control server SV and the client personal computer PCC are both installed in the disaster prevention center CT, and the two are connected by, for example, a USB cable. However, the operation of the control server SV may be remotely controlled from a client personal computer PCC or a portable terminal MSC installed far away from the disaster prevention center.

  This configuration can be realized as follows, for example. FIG. 35 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration. That is, specific packet data called Magic Packet is sent from the client personal computer PCC or mobile terminal MSC installed far away to the management web of the router RT for WOL (Wakeup On LAN) via the IP network NW2. . As a result, the activation packet is transmitted from the WOL-compatible router RT to the control server (master station) SV, and the control server SV is turned on by this activation packet. In this state, data is transmitted / received to / from the control server SV using the browser function of the client personal computer PCC or portable terminal MSC. Thereby, a distribution request, registration of slave station information, and the like can be performed with respect to the control server SV from a personal computer PCC for a remote client or the mobile terminal MSC.

In addition, the configuration of the control server SV, the control procedure and control contents, the configuration of each slave station, and the like can be variously modified and implemented without departing from the gist of the present invention.
In short, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment as it is, and can be embodied by modifying the constituent elements without departing from the scope of the invention in the implementation stage. Further, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of constituent elements disclosed in the embodiment. For example, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiment. Furthermore, you may combine suitably the component covering different embodiment.

It is a figure which shows schematic structure of the information delivery system concerning one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a connection configuration between a control server and a plurality of slave stations in the system shown in FIG. 1. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the hardware of the control server shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the software of the control server shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the registration process of the slave station information in the control server SV shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the component of slave station information. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the deletion process of the slave station information in the control server SV shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the registration process of the group information in the control server SV shown to FIG. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the deletion process of the group information in the control server SV shown to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an outline of group member information registration processing in the control server SV shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the acquisition process of the group information in the control server SV shown in FIG. 3 and 4 and slave station information. It is a figure which shows an example of slave station management information. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of group member information. It is a figure which shows an example of a slave station information registration screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a report call screen. It is a flowchart which shows the transmission processing procedure by the control server SV in the case of using IP network NW2, and its content. It is a flowchart which shows the reception processing procedure by the control server SV in the case of using IP network NW2, and its content. It is a flowchart which shows the transmission processing procedure by the control server SV in the case of using the mobile telephone network NW1, and its content. It is a flowchart which shows the reception processing procedure by the control server SV in the case of using the mobile telephone network NW1, and its content. It is a flowchart which shows the transmission processing procedure by the control server SV in the case of using MCA radio | wireless network NW3, and its content. It is a flowchart which shows the reception processing procedure by the control server SV in the case of using MCA radio | wireless network NW3, and the content. It is a figure which shows an example of a regular broadcast screen. It is a figure which shows the communication sequence in the case of performing scheduled broadcast using MCA radio | wireless network NW3. It is a figure which shows the communication sequence in the case of performing regular broadcast and disaster prevention broadcast using mobile phone network NW1. FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of a message R used in the communication sequence illustrated in FIG. 24. It is a figure which shows the communication sequence in the case of performing regular broadcast and disaster prevention broadcast using IP network NW2. It is a figure which shows the communication sequence in the case of transmitting the content file of a chime or a siren using MCA radio | wireless network NW3. It is a figure which shows the communication sequence in the case of transmitting a voice message using MCA radio | wireless network NW3. It is a figure which shows the communication sequence in the case of performing deletion or addition of the content with respect to a slave station using MCA radio | wireless network NW3. It is a figure which shows the communication sequence in the case of collecting monitoring item information from a slave station using MCA radio network NW3. It is a figure which shows an example of a slave station condition monitoring screen. It is a figure which shows the communication sequence in the case of performing regular broadcast and disaster prevention broadcast using a mini FM broadcast station. It is a figure which shows the common format of the request message produced in control server SV. It is a figure which shows the common format of the response message produced in control server SV. It is a figure which shows the connection structure between control server SV and the client terminal in the information delivery system concerning other embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

  CT ... Disaster prevention center, SV ... Control server (master station), PCC ... Personal computer for client, NW1 ... Mobile phone network, NW2 ... IP network, NW3 ... MCA wireless network, SMM ... Mobile phone slave station, SMI ... IP Slave station, SMA ... MCA radio slave station, SMF ... mini FM broadcast station, SPM, SPI, SPA ... loudspeaker, MSS ... mobile terminal, AT ... MCA master station, AR ... MCA radio slave station, AB ... MCA relay station, FT ... Mini FM transmitter, 11 ... CPU, 12 ... bus, 13 ... program memory, 14 ... data memory, 15 ... communication port group, 16 ... external connection port, 21 ... user interface module (user I / F), 221 -22n: Cooperation interface module (cooperation I / F), 23 ... Delivery content creation / management module , 24 ... cooperation control response management module, 25 ... group management module, 26 ... inter-system interface module (inter-system I / F), 41 ... slave station line table, 42 ... slave station attribute table, 44 ... group table, 45 ... Group member table.

Claims (6)

Information distribution in which transmission information representing the distribution information is selectively transmitted through a plurality of independent networks to a plurality of slave stations that are distributed in a distribution target area and distribute information to an unspecified number of people A device,
A plurality of network interfaces provided corresponding to the plurality of networks and performing communication with the plurality of slave stations according to a communication protocol defined in the network;
An input interface for receiving an input of a distribution request from an external terminal;
A network linkage control module that centrally manages the plurality of network interfaces;
The network cooperation control module is
Generating means for generating transmission information for transmitting the contents of the distribution request to the plurality of slave stations when the input interface receives an input of the distribution request;
Selecting means for selecting a network interface to be used for transmitting the transmission information from the plurality of network interfaces;
Conversion means for converting the data format of the generated transmission information into a data format corresponding to a communication protocol defined in the selected network;
An information distribution apparatus comprising: transmission control means for transferring transmission information whose data format has been converted to the selected network interface and transmitting the transmission information from the network interface to the plurality of slave stations. The plurality of slave stations store a voice file representing the distribution information in association with the identification information, and selectively read out the stored voice file and output the voice represented by the voice file from the loudspeaker. And a means for outputting,
The generation unit of the network cooperation control module generates transmission information including a message requesting distribution and identification information corresponding to an audio file to be distributed when the input interface receives an input of a distribution request. The information distribution apparatus according to claim 1. The plurality of slave stations store a first audio file representing the type of distribution information as a chime or siren and a second audio file representing the content of the distribution information as a voice message in association with the identification information. And selectively reading out the stored first and second audio files in accordance with the identification information, and outputting a chime or siren represented by the read out audio file and an audio message from the loudspeaker. And providing means for
The generation means of the network cooperation control module, when the input interface accepts an input of a distribution request, a message to request distribution, identification information corresponding to the first audio file indicating the type of distribution information, 2. The information distribution apparatus according to claim 1, wherein transmission information including identification information corresponding to a second audio file representing the content of the distribution information is generated. The input interface is
Input support screen data having a plurality of input fields for inputting the contents of the distribution request and distribution information, and these input fields configured in common for the plurality of networks are transmitted to the external terminal and displayed. Means to
Means for receiving, from the external terminal, information representing the contents of the distribution request and distribution information input in a plurality of input fields of the common input screen data;
When the distribution request is received by the input interface, the generation unit of the network cooperation control module generates transmission information for transmitting information representing the contents of the distribution information received together with the distribution request to the slave station. The information distribution apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information distribution apparatus is an information distribution apparatus. The input interface is
Means for activating the plurality of network interfaces and the network cooperation control module when receiving an activation packet sent from the external terminal via a communication network;
The information distribution apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a distribution request received from the external terminal via a communication network after the activation.   The plurality of network interfaces correspond to an interface corresponding to a network using the Internet Protocol (IP), an interface corresponding to a mobile packet network, and a multi-channel access (MCA) network. The information distribution apparatus according to claim 1, comprising at least two of an interface and an interface corresponding to an FM broadcast network.

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