JP2010093666A - Emergency response type communication terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an emergency response type communication terminal with which a signal can be transmitted using saliva even when manual operation is unachievable due to illness or any accident. <P>SOLUTION: A fitting hole is formed on a mobile phone, and a saliva sensor 11 is fit thereto. The saliva sensor 11 is configured by stacking a flexible substrate 11A, a starch plate 11B and a protecting net 11C and constituted in a cartridge shape by covering its side surface with an outer shell 11F. Inside the starch plate 11B, terminals 11D, 11E are embedded. The terminals 11D, 11E are connected with terminal connections provided on a side surface of the fitting hole. The terminal connections are connected to an electromagnetic switch and further connected to a power supply, and the electromagnetic switch and the power supply are connected. The electromagnetic switch is connected to the power supply and the power supply is connected to a controller. The controller is connected to a call origination part of the mobile phone. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal such as a mobile phone or a user of a fixed communication terminal such as a fixed telephone even when the user cannot operate the terminal manually due to sudden illness or accident. The present invention relates to an emergency response communication terminal that can send an emergency signal by saliva.

  Today, mobile phones, which are representative of communication terminals, are so convenient that they can communicate anytime and anywhere as long as the user is carrying them. Although widely used, various operation keys such as a power key, a number key, and a call key are manually operated for transmission. In addition, an emergency call device is installed on the side of a bed or the like for a person who has a large illness, but the operation key is manually pushed during an emergency call.

  The conventional communication terminals that are widely used as described above have the following problems because the user pushes and transmits a plurality of operation keys arranged on the operation surface. First, when both hands are closed due to an injury, or when the movement of the hand becomes inconvenient due to a sudden illness or accident, a predetermined operation key cannot be pressed manually. . Secondly, since a person with reduced visual acuity cannot identify a plurality of operation keys, a transmission operation cannot be performed. Third, in order to solve the second problem, it is conceivable to increase the size of the operation key of the portable terminal. However, when the operation key malfunctions in the bag or pocket when it is carried, an erroneous transmission is made. There is a possibility that.

Therefore, as a result of earnest research, the inventor of the present application has conceived transmission by saliva as a method capable of reliably transmitting even when manual operation is impossible. As a technique relating saliva to a portable terminal, an information collection system that analyzes saliva using a sensor has been proposed (Patent Document 1).
JP 2005-50253 A

  The technology of the above-mentioned patent document is to provide a sensor for analyzing saliva in a portable terminal and access analysis data to a server or a computer. Specifically, the potential difference and pH of saliva are measured by a potentiometer. Since it is configured to know the state of the body, there is a drawback that it reacts with body fluids such as sweat other than saliva, lymph fluid, blood and raindrops. In order to eliminate this drawback, it is necessary to provide a separate button for sending or to cover the sensor with a cover that is opened at the time of analysis, but it takes time and effort to open and operate the cover at the time of sending. Therefore, it is not suitable for outgoing calls in an emergency.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned unresolved problems and disadvantages of the prior art, and even if manual operation is impossible due to illness or accident, the person or a third party who is nearby can signal in saliva. Since it can be transmitted, it can respond to emergency situations, and provides an emergency response type communication terminal with excellent reliability because it does not malfunction by transmitting only by saliva and transmitting by body fluid other than saliva or raindrops The purpose is to do.

  The means of the present invention configured to solve the above-described problem is configured such that a saliva sensor mechanism is provided in a communication terminal main body, and an emergency signal is transmitted from the communication terminal main body when the reporter gets wet with saliva. Consists of.

  The saliva sensor mechanism includes a sensor body in which a saliva reaction product is formed in a case made of an insulating material, a plus terminal and a minus terminal arranged in the saliva reaction product of the sensor body, and a power source between the terminals. A switch that is connected to the saliva reactant and is activated by a current flowing between the two terminals when the saliva reactant is in a conductive state, and a controller that sends a predetermined signal to the transmitter of the communication terminal body by the operation of the switch; It is good to comprise.

  Moreover, the said saliva sensor mechanism is good to comprise the said sensor main body in the cartridge type | mold replaceable with respect to the said communication terminal main body.

  Furthermore, the saliva sensor mechanism may be configured such that the upper surface of the saliva reaction product is covered with a liquid protective material.

  Furthermore, the saliva sensor mechanism may be configured such that the upper surface of the saliva reaction product is covered with a flap into which a tongue tip can be inserted.

  The flap may be configured to be openable with a tongue tip.

  Still further, the sensor body constituting the saliva sensor mechanism is formed so as to be capable of being pushed, and the control unit is configured to send a predetermined signal to the communication terminal body by being brought into and out of contact with the contact of the control unit. Good.

Since the present invention is configured as described above, the following effects are obtained.
(1) The communication terminal body is equipped with a saliva sensor mechanism so that the caller can send an emergency signal from the communication terminal body by wetting it with saliva. Etc. can be performed.
(2) Since the saliva sensor mechanism operates the switch by wetting the sensor body made of saliva reactant with saliva and sends a predetermined signal from the control unit to the transmission unit of the communication terminal body, sweat, lymph, An emergency signal can be reliably transmitted without malfunctioning in response to body fluids other than saliva such as blood or raindrops.
(3) The saliva sensor mechanism is configured in a cartridge type in which the sensor main body can be exchanged with respect to the communication terminal main body, and the communication terminal can be used many times by exchanging the sensor main body. The financial burden can be greatly reduced.
(4) Since the saliva sensor mechanism has a structure in which the upper surface of the saliva reaction product is covered with a liquid protective material, it prevents the situation where the surface of the saliva reaction product is damaged or dirty while ensuring liquid permeability. be able to.
(5) Since the saliva sensor mechanism has a structure in which the upper surface of the saliva reaction product is covered with a flap into which the tongue tip can be inserted, even if it is provided on the front side of the communication terminal, erroneous operation can be prevented.
(6) Since the flap is configured to be openable at the tip of the tongue, an operation of reacting saliva with the saliva reaction product can be reliably performed.
(7) Since the sensor main body constituting the saliva sensor mechanism is configured to contact the contact of the control unit by pushing and send a predetermined signal to the communication terminal main body, an emergency signal can be obtained with the same operation as a normal communication terminal. Can be sent.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 5 show a first embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a mobile phone as a communication terminal. The mobile phone 1 is configured to be foldable by connecting an upper housing 2 and a lower housing 3 via a hinge 4. The upper housing 2 is provided with a display 5 for displaying various images, information, etc., and the lower housing 3 is used for executing number keys used for making a telephone call and other various functions. A plurality of operation keys 6 to be used are provided. Note that the mobile phone 1 used in the present embodiment is desirably a model equipped with a GPS function.

  Reference numeral 7 denotes a fitting hole formed in the lower casing 3 for fitting a saliva sensor body 11 described later. A part of the printed circuit board 8 provided in the mobile phone 1 is exposed on the bottom surface of the fitting hole 7, and when the saliva sensor body 11 is fitted into the fitting hole 7, the saliva sensor is pressed when pressed from above. The flexible board 11A constituting the body 11 and the printed board 8 are configured to contact each other. The printed circuit board 8 is connected to an electromagnetic switch 21 described later. Further, two terminal connection portions 9 and 10 for connecting to the terminals 11D and 11E of the saliva sensor body 11 are provided on the side surface of the fitting hole 7.

  In this embodiment, the mobile phone 1 is used as a communication terminal. However, the communication terminal is not limited to the mobile phone 1, and is a home phone, a notebook computer, a portable game machine, a PDA (mobile phone) capable of wired / wireless communication. Various communication terminals such as an information terminal may be used.

Reference numeral 11 denotes a saliva sensor body that is detachably fitted in the fitting hole 7. As shown in FIG. 3, the saliva sensor body 11 has a flexible substrate 11A disposed at the bottom, a starch plate 11B as a saliva reaction product on the flexible substrate 11A, and a water-permeable protective material on the starch plate 11B. The protective net 11C is laminated. The starch plate 11B is formed into a plate-like body by once dissolving and solidifying starch. Two terminals 11D and 11E are embedded in the starch plate 11B. And the saliva sensor body 11 is comprised by the cartridge type | mold which is easy to handle by coat | covering the side surface with the synthetic resin outer shell 11F which is an insulator material. Terminal holes 11F ₁ and 11F ₂ are formed in one of the side surfaces of the outer shell 11F, and the terminals 11D and 11E are exposed. Thereby, when the saliva sensor body 11 is fitted in the fitting hole 7, the terminals 11D and 11E and the terminal connecting portions 9 and 10 are contacted and connected.

  In this embodiment, starch is used as a saliva reaction product, but is not limited to starch, ferric chloride may be used, or any other substance that is energized by reacting with saliva in contact with it. Anything can be used. For example, when using ferric chloride, it is good to provide instead of the starch plate 11B what ferric chloride was made to adhere to the plate-shaped body formed with aluminum etc.

  The protective net 11C is formed of a synthetic resin such as plastic, and is formed to have a three-dimensional network structure in which vertical and horizontal nets are laminated. The protective net 11C is for preventing damage and contamination of the saliva sensor body 11 by covering the upper surface of the starch plate 11B. Further, by adopting a three-dimensional mesh structure, the mesh is not completely clogged even if dust or dust accumulates, and saliva can surely come into contact with the starch plate 11B.

  Since the saliva sensor body 11 is provided on the upper surface of the lower casing 3 that is hidden when the cellular phone 1 is folded by being fitted into the fitting hole 7, the saliva sensor body 11 is folded into the bag or pocket when the cellular phone 1 is folded. If it is stuck, it will not work accidentally.

  Furthermore, the saliva sensor body 11 is configured in a card ridge shape as described above, and is disposed by being fitted into the fitting hole 7, so that it can be removed after use and easily replaced with a new saliva sensor body 11. can do.

  FIG. 4 is a circuit diagram showing a circuit provided in the mobile phone 1 for operating the mobile phone 1 as an emergency response communication terminal. As described above, the two terminals 11D and 11E are provided in the starch plate 11B. By fitting the saliva sensor body 11 into the fitting hole 7, the terminal 8D is connected to the terminal connecting portion 9, and the terminal 8E is connected to the terminal. Connected to the unit 10. And the terminal connection part 9 is connected to one end of the coil 21A which comprises the electromagnetic switch 21, the terminal connection part 10 is connected to one end of the power supply 22, and the other end of the coil 21A and the other end of the power supply 22 are connected. It is. Further, a switch 21B constituting the electromagnetic switch 21 in combination with the coil 21A is provided. The switch 21B is connected to the power source 23, and the power source 23 is connected to the control unit 24. The control unit 24 is connected to the transmission unit 25 of the mobile phone 1, and sends a command signal to the transmission unit 25 so as to send an emergency signal to a predetermined contact address set in advance. In this manner, the saliva sensor mechanism is constituted by the saliva sensor body 11, the electromagnetic switch 21, and the control unit 24.

The present embodiment has the above-described configuration, and the operation thereof will be described next.
By inserting the saliva sensor body 11 into the fitting hole 7 so that the terminals 11D and 11E of the saliva sensor body 11 and the terminal connection portions 9 and 10 come into contact with each other, the mobile phone 1 can be used as an emergency communication terminal. Become. Since starch is not an electrolyte but contains a small amount of salt, when the saliva sensor body 11 is licked and wetted with saliva, α-amylase contained in the saliva decomposes the starch into sugar and becomes a sodium solution that is an electrolyte. Therefore, it is energized by the salt. When energized, a current flows through the coil 21A, the coil 21A becomes an electromagnet, and the switch 21B is turned on by the magnetic force. When the switch 21B is turned on, a current is supplied to the control unit 24, and the control unit 24 is activated, and the transmitting unit 25 of the mobile phone 1 transmits an emergency signal or makes a call to a preset contact.

  FIG. 5 is a network diagram showing an emergency response network including the mobile phone 1 as an emergency response type communication terminal. First, the emergency caller 31 transmits an emergency signal by licking the saliva sensor body 11 of the mobile phone 1 as described above. Note that the current location of the emergency caller 31 may be specified by the GPS installed in the mobile phone 1 at that time, and the location information may be transmitted simultaneously. The emergency signal arrives at the reception center 33 via the carrier base 32. At the reception center 33, the operator confirms the information of the emergency caller 31 based on the emergency signal, and collates the positional information by GPS and the map information to specify the exact location of the emergency caller 31. Further, the operator confirms the symptom of the emergency caller 31 based on the call as necessary. Then, the operator transmits the information and location information of the emergency caller 31 to various institutions 34 such as medical institutions, fire fighting agencies, police agencies, etc. Dispatch to.

  Thus, according to the present invention, not only those who cannot move their hands freely due to illness or disability, but also those who cannot move their hands suddenly due to sudden illness or accidents. However, since it is possible to make an emergency call simply by licking the saliva sensor body 11 provided on the communication terminal with the tongue, even if there is no caregiver or person around, the emergency call is surely made and prompt care or treatment is received. be able to. In addition, since no complicated button operation or the like is required, an emergency call can be easily made even by a person whose visual acuity is significantly reduced.

  A flexible substrate 11A is provided at the bottom of the saliva sensor body 11, and the flexible substrate 11A is positioned above the printed circuit board 8 by fitting the saliva sensor body 11 into the fitting hole 7. It is. Therefore, when the saliva sensor body 11 is pressed, the flexible substrate 11A and the printed circuit board 8 are brought into contact with each other, energized, the electromagnetic switch 21 is turned on, and the control unit 24 is operated to lick the saliva sensor body 11. As in the case, an emergency signal can be transmitted or a telephone call can be made. In this way, it is also possible to send an emergency signal by simply pressing a button without licking the saliva sensor body 11 with the same feeling as the button operation of a normal mobile phone 1.

  Since the saliva sensor body 11 is configured to be removable, it may be removed after use and replaced with a new saliva sensor body 11 for the next use.

  6 to 8 show a second embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the same components as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted. The saliva sensor body 11 is not limited to the inner surface side of the foldable mobile phone, but may be provided not only on the outer surface and the foldable type but also on a straight type mobile phone. Moreover, since there are few folding types in PDA, a portable game machine, etc., when providing the saliva sensor body 11 in those communication terminals, it will necessarily be provided in an outer surface. Therefore, in such a case, a flap 41 may be provided to cover the saliva sensor body 11 in order to prevent the saliva sensor body 11 from being erroneously operated due to being always exposed to the outside. .

  The flap 41 is formed so as to gradually open forward while covering the saliva sensor body 11 as shown in FIG. By comprising in this way, it can prevent that the saliva sensor body 11 is accidentally pressed and act | operates. When an emergency signal is to be transmitted, the tongue tip is inserted into the opening of the flap 41, the saliva sensor body 11 is licked, and the saliva sensor body 11 is wetted with saliva. Providing the flap 41 prevents the saliva sensor body 11 from being contaminated with dust or the like.

  Further, the flap may be an openable flap 42 that is concealed by closing the saliva sensor body 11 as shown in FIGS. The open / close flap 42 is formed integrally with the saliva sensor body 11 by connecting one end of a plate-like lid 42A to the outer shell 11F, and the hinge part is formed as a bendable hinge part 42B. A lid 42A is formed to be openable and closable with 42B as a fulcrum. Further, an opening / closing tongue insertion port 42C into which the tongue tip can be inserted is formed on the upper surface of the lid member 42A so that the lid member 42A can be easily opened with the tongue tip. When both hands are occupied, even if both hands cannot move due to convulsions etc., the opening / closing flap 42 is opened by inserting the tongue tip into the opening / closing tongue insertion opening 42A, and the saliva sensor body 11 is licked Emergency signals can be transmitted.

1 to 5 relate to a first embodiment, and FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a mobile phone in a state where a saliva sensor body is provided. It is an external appearance perspective view of the mobile phone in a state where the saliva sensor body is removed. It is a partially broken perspective view which shows a saliva sensor body. It is a circuit diagram for operating an emergency response type communication terminal. It is a network schematic diagram including an emergency response type communication terminal. 6 to 8 relate to the second embodiment, and FIG. 6 is an external perspective view of a mobile phone provided with a flap. It is an external appearance perspective view of the mobile telephone which shows the state which the opening-and-closing type flap closed. 1 is an external perspective view of a mobile phone showing a state in which an openable flap is opened.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Mobile phone 11 Saliva sensor body 11B Starch plate 11C Protective net 11D, 11E Terminal 21 Electromagnetic switch 22 Power supply 24 Control part 25 Transmission part 41, 42 Flap

Claims (7)

  An emergency response type communication terminal characterized in that a saliva sensor mechanism is provided in a communication terminal main body, and an emergency signal is transmitted from the communication terminal main body when the reporter gets wet with saliva.   The saliva sensor mechanism includes a sensor body in which a saliva reaction product is formed in a case made of an insulating material, a plus terminal and a minus terminal arranged in the saliva reaction product of the sensor body, and a power source between the terminals. And a switch that is activated by a current flowing between the two terminals when the saliva reactant is in a conductive state, and a controller that sends a predetermined signal to the transmitter of the communication terminal body by the operation of the switch. The emergency response type communication terminal according to claim 1, wherein the emergency response type communication terminal is provided.   The emergency response type communication terminal according to claim 1, wherein the saliva sensor mechanism is configured in a cartridge type in which the sensor main body is replaceable with respect to the communication terminal main body.   The emergency response type communication terminal according to claim 2, wherein the saliva sensor mechanism is configured such that a top surface of the saliva reaction product is covered with a liquid protective material.   The emergency response type communication terminal according to claim 1, wherein the saliva sensor mechanism is configured to cover an upper surface of the saliva reaction product with a flap into which a tongue tip can be inserted.   6. The emergency response communication terminal according to claim 5, wherein the flap is configured to be openable at a tongue tip.   The sensor main body constituting the saliva sensor mechanism is formed so as to be able to be pushed, and the control unit is configured to send a predetermined signal to the communication terminal main body by being brought into and out of contact with the contact of the control unit. The emergency response type communication terminal according to claim 1.

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