JP2011039768A - Vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a disaster information communication device using vending machines placed everywhere in a region as a communication means for communicating an evacuation warning and emergency information and advising family's safety and user's own safety in an emergency such as disasters. <P>SOLUTION: A vending machine 1 has a communication means 24 enabling wired or wireless bidirectional communication through a network with a regional information center 30 connected to the police department, the Fire Defense Agency, and the disaster countermeasures headquarters. The vending machine 1 further includes: a display means 3 for displaying information; an input means 10 for inputting information; a recording means 22 for recording and reproducing information; a disaster countermeasuring means for determining the type of disaster from a start-up signal distributed from the regional information center in response to an emergency signal from the Fire Defense Agency, and selectively broadcasting an emergency warning and evacuation information; and a safety confirmation means connecting to the network and confirming inhabitants' safety through bidirectional communication. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a vending machine equipped with an emergency alarm and a safety confirmation device using a bidirectional communication function.

  In recent years, many people have portable information terminals such as personal computers, TVs, mobile phones and PDAs connected to CATV networks and networks such as the Internet by wired or wireless communication lines. We use in. However, in the disaster areas where natural disasters such as past earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, typhoons, etc., and emergency situations such as accidents and fires occurred, contact with the disaster area was lost due to the telephone company base station damage or telephone calls Based on cases where inquiries exceeding the limit of processing capacity are concentrated at company base stations and safety confirmation cannot be performed, evacuation warnings and emergency information are quickly transmitted to local residents, and a disaster prevention network for confirming the safety of family members There is a need to build.

  On the other hand, there were many reports that e-mails could be sent and received at the time of the disaster, and during the Chuetsu Earthquake, calls with ordinary phones and mobile phones were almost impossible due to outgoing restrictions, but only PCs, PHS etc. It was only possible to use e-mail via the packet communication network of mobile phones. For this reason, it has been reported that this packet communication network was used to communicate with the person in charge and the victims involved in the recovery work, and risk communication was conducted during a disaster.

  Based on past disaster cases, a national emergency warning system (J-ALERT) led by the government and established to establish a system for communicating emergency information to local residents by networking digital regional disaster prevention administrative radio Is underway. FIG. 8 shows a schematic diagram of the national instantaneous warning system (J-ALERT). The flow of information transmission of the national instantaneous warning system (J-ALERT) is noticed by the Japan Meteorological Agency about weather-related information after an emergency such as a natural disaster. The Japan Meteorological Agency communicates the alerted emergency situation to the Fire Department. Next, the Fire Department distributes emergency information to local governments throughout the country via communication satellites. Local governments that have received emergency information distributed from the Fire and Disaster Management Agency automatically activate emergency management radio and fire emergency radio in the relevant municipalities, and transmit emergency information to residents and the local fire department through sirens and voice broadcasting. System. In addition, emergency information is displayed on an information display panel installed on a road or the like, and elevator control for stopping the use of the elevator is performed.

  The municipalities are to decide which information to automatically activate the disaster prevention administrative radio for the information transmitted from the Japan Meteorological Agency. However, the earthquake early warning (predicted seismic intensity 5 or lower), large tsunami warning, tsunami warning, For emergency volcano information, automatic startup is the principle.

  Therefore, if the vending machines installed in each region can be used by linking to the local government's disaster prevention administrative radio, an advanced disaster prevention administrative radio system can be constructed. In the event of an emergency such as a disaster, an attempt has been made to effectively use the vending machine, which has about 2.6 million units installed throughout Japan as a means of transmitting evacuation warnings and emergency information, as a means of transmitting information on disaster prevention in the region. Yes.

  The current vending machine has a two-way communication function that communicates sales information such as stock, sold out, replenishment, sales, etc., with a regional information center, which is the base station of the sales network, using a network such as PHS or the Internet. have.

  For example, an information network system using a vending machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 has been proposed. As shown in FIG. 9, when an emergency signal is detected, an alarm release signal is received, and an earthquake warning display, voice broadcast, earthquake tsunami forecast, evacuation route display and broadcast are received according to the type of emergency signal The system that repeats until it is introduced is introduced.

  For example, a vending machine and an emergency communication system disclosed in Patent Document 2 have been proposed. As shown in FIG. 10, a vending machine and an emergency communication system capable of reliably transmitting information between an individual and a disaster prevention information center based on the registered local resident information when an emergency occurs. Has been introduced.

JP 2003-151021 A JP 200631226 A

  However, in the event of a disaster, the situation is that there is no way to obtain information due to the disruption of power or the restriction of outgoing calls for information acquisition.

  In the event of a natural disaster, the Meteorological Agency will provide information such as weather information and earthquake information to the prefectural government, municipal offices, police, fire departments, hospitals and other public organizations. Is provided. Based on such information, the disaster response headquarters is established, and various measures such as analysis of disaster information, evacuation measures for residents, and securing of lifelines are taken. However, due to the complexity of information and the delay in the establishment of the disaster response headquarters, the current situation is that sufficient information has not been provided to the residents in the affected areas, especially in areas where the development of disaster prevention administrative radio is delayed, Emergency information such as disaster information, transmission of evacuation sites and routes, recovery measures for lifelines such as electricity and water supply cannot be transmitted.

  Also, when using vending machines as a means of transmitting emergency information, the vending machines that are installed separately by each vending machine manufacturer are activated or stopped as a two-way emergency alert and safety confirmation device in the event of a natural disaster. A unified operation method has not been established, such as what to do with the conditions and how to secure the line of the two-way communication means of the vending machine and how to use the safety confirmation device. Furthermore, there are many problems such as how to secure the power supply at the time of disaster.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to the above-mentioned problems, and uses an interactive communication function of a vending machine linked to a network such as a PHS or the Internet linked to a regional disaster prevention administrative radio to transmit an emergency alert. And it aims at providing the vending machine provided with the safety confirmation apparatus.

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention has the following configurations (1) to (5).

  (1) A regional information center connected to the police, the fire department, and the disaster response headquarters by an input / output device, and a communication means capable of two-way communication between the regional information center by wire or wireless via a network An emergency vending machine having a display means for displaying information, an input means for inputting information, and a recording means for recording and reproducing information, which are distributed by the fire department. Disaster response by receiving a signal, determining the type of disaster from the activation signal distributed from the regional information center, selecting emergency warning and evacuation information recorded in advance in the recording means, and broadcasting using the display means And a safety confirmation means for connecting to the network using the communication means and confirming the safety of residents by two-way communication when the disaster response means is activated. .

  (2) The vending machine according to (1), wherein the input means includes an electronic information reading device, a video input device, a voice input device, and a character input device.

  (3) The vending machine according to (1) or (2), wherein information input by the input unit is displayed on a display screen of the display unit.

  (4) A disaster in which video information recorded by the CCD camera of the input means, audio information recorded by a microphone, and position information specifying the installation location of the vending machine by the GPS communication function of the communication means are added. 4. The vending machine according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein information is transmitted to the regional information center and recorded in the regional information center.

  (5) The vending machine activates the input means of the vending machine by delivering a start signal of a security monitor from the regional information center to the vending machine, and surroundings of the vending machine The vending machine according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein crime prevention information is collected and recorded by monitoring the security information.

  According to the present invention, both vending machines installed everywhere as communication means for transmitting evacuation warnings and emergency information in emergency situations such as disasters, confirming the safety of family members and reporting the safety of the person concerned. Providing vending machines with a safety confirmation function for people affected by disasters to report their own safety to their families or to confirm the safety of their families. By using the function to provide vending machines with crime prevention functions and information provision functions in the surrounding area, it is possible to contribute to the construction of an economical and inexpensive regional disaster prevention system.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a vending machine according to the first embodiment, (a) an external view of the vending machine, and (b) a configuration diagram of the vending machine. Configuration diagram of a regional information center that supervises vending according to the first embodiment, (a) appearance diagram of the regional information center, (b) configuration diagram of the regional information center Relationship diagram between vending machine according to the first embodiment and disaster prevention radio Schematic diagram of disaster response system of vending machine according to Embodiment 1, (a) Schematic diagram showing cooperation between police, fire department and disaster countermeasure headquarters and vending machine, (b) Schematic diagram of safety confirmation system Flowchart of a vending machine management program in a regional information center that supervises vending machines according to the first embodiment Flow chart of vending machine operation program of vending machine according to Embodiment 1 Vending machine safety confirmation system according to embodiment 1, (a) flowchart of safety confirmation system, (b) display on display during safety confirmation system operation Schematic of the nationwide instantaneous warning system (J-ALERT) Configuration diagram of vending machine using information network system (a) Configuration diagram of vending machine, (b) Flow chart of information network system Configuration diagram of vending machine with built-in emergency communication system, (a) Configuration diagram of vending machine, (b) Configuration diagram of emergency communication system

  Hereinafter, the form for implementing this invention is demonstrated in detail by an Example.

  Utilizing the two-way communication function of the vending machine according to the present invention, the emergency vending machine is equipped with an emergency warning transmission means and a safety confirmation device in an emergency situation, and is equipped with a crime prevention function and an information provision function in the surrounding area in normal times. The form of the vending machine will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the configuration and shape of the vending machine described below optimally describe the present invention and do not limit the present invention because it differs depending on the specifications of the vending machine manufacturer.

  FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a vending machine according to the present embodiment provided with an emergency alert transmission means and a safety confirmation device using a bidirectional communication function. FIG. 1A is an external view of a vending machine, and FIG. 1B is a configuration diagram of the vending machine. In the figure, 1 is a vending machine of the present embodiment. Reference numeral 2 denotes a product display window. Reference numeral 3 denotes a display for displaying information. The display 3 can be opened and closed in an emergency, and has a telephone handset built therein. Reference numeral 4 denotes a currency insertion unit, which includes a coin insertion slot 4a and a bill insertion slot 4b. Reference numeral 5 denotes a coin return unit. Reference numeral 6 denotes a microphone (hereinafter referred to as “microphone”). 7 is a speaker. 8 is an emergency button. When the emergency button 8 is operated, it is possible to report to the police or the fire department using the telephone handset with the display 3 opened. 9 is a CCD camera. The CCD camera 9 has a function of a Web camera that can be remotely operated via a network. Reference numeral 10 denotes an input touch panel attached to the surface of the display 3. An IC card reader 11 reads an IC card or an IC tag. Reference numeral 12 denotes a wired cable for network communication (normal telephone line or CATV). Reference numeral 13 denotes an antenna for wireless communication such as PHS or MCA wireless. Reference numeral 14 denotes a warning light. A solar cell panel 15 is used for charging the emergency battery 25. A vending machine controller 20 controls all functions of the vending machine 1. Reference numeral 21 denotes an external memory. Reference numeral 22 denotes a CD and DVD drive unit for recording and reproducing information. Reference numeral 23 denotes a USB port for USB connection. A communication unit 24 performs digital communication. The communication knit 24 includes a telephone line 24a (including a normal telephone line and PHS) capable of bidirectional communication by wire or wireless, a CATV 24b, an FM character multiplexed communication 24c, an MCA wireless 24d, a GPS 24e, an infrared communication 24f, and the like. ing. An emergency battery 25 is a backup power source that automatically switches when the external power source is cut off. Reference numeral 26 denotes a vending machine input / output management unit that performs sales processing of a normal vending machine.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a regional information center of a base station that supervises regional vending machines. 2A is an external view of a server of the regional information center, and FIG. 2B is a server configuration diagram of the regional information center. In the figure, 30 is a regional information center. Reference numeral 31 denotes a control unit of the regional communication center 30. The control unit 31 includes a controller 31a, a vending machine information generation unit 31b, an emergency information generation unit 31c, a safety confirmation information generation unit 31d, and a crime prevention information generation unit 31e. A vending machine communication unit 32 connects the regional information center 30 and the network. The regional information center 30 and each vending machine 1 are connected via a network. Reference numeral 33 denotes a recording unit for recording transmitted information. The recording unit 33 includes a vending machine information file 33a, an emergency information file 33b, and a crime prevention information file 33c. Reference numeral 34 denotes an input / output controller for the input / output device. Reference numeral 35 denotes an input / output device with the police, the Japan Meteorological Agency, the Fire Department, and the disaster response headquarters. Reference numeral 36 denotes an input / output device with a vending machine manufacturer. When the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Fire and Disaster Management Agency announce emergency earthquake alerts (predicted seismic intensity of less than 5), large tsunami warnings, tsunami warnings, emergency volcano information, etc., the regional information center 30 will respond to disasters for vending machines 1 in the area concerned. Send a system startup signal. Communication security has been prevented by securing separate input and output lines for the police, the Japan Meteorological Agency, the Fire Department, and the disaster response headquarters and the vending machine manufacturer.

  With the disaster response system activated by the regional information center 30, the vending machine has the following functions as a disaster information transmission means in the corresponding region.

  In the event of a disaster such as an earthquake, the regional information center 30 serving as the base station of the vending machine 1 does not call the vending machine 1 even if the normal wired telephone line 24a is cut off or restricted. It is possible to select a line that can be connected to a network such as a line (PHS or the like) 24a, CATV 24b, FM character multiplex communication 24c, MCA radio 24d, etc., and connect to the vending machine 1 in the corresponding area to start the disaster response system.

  The vending machine 1 activates the disaster response system in response to an activation signal from the regional information center 30 and displays emergency alerts and evacuation information on the display 3 in addition to providing free beverages (free vendors). A warning with sound and sound is issued and the warning light 14 blinks. In addition, the vending machine 1 installed in the room of an office or the like operates a button of the vending machine when the disaster response system is activated and a free beverage is provided (free vendor) because of a paper cup weighing method. Even if there is no paper cup, it is possible to select the supply amount and the darkness according to the substitute PET bottle, mug or the like.

  In addition, using the attached display 3, the disaster situation such as news, evacuation information (guidance of evacuation site and evacuation route) pre-recorded in the built-in CD and DVD drive unit 22, guidance of disaster response hospital, safety Guidance on how to use the confirmation device will be given from time to time. In addition, when disaster information is updated as disaster recovery measures progress and new evacuation sites, distribution stations, etc. are opened, the latest news is displayed and character information by PHS or FM character multiplex communication 24c is displayed. The latest disaster information can be displayed as a telop on the display 3 by the distribution. In addition, the information pre-recorded in the CD and DVD drive unit 22 includes local information such as gourmet information such as restaurants in other regions of the normal new product information and event information, and the region when the product is purchased. It can be used from the information guide.

  The CCD camera 9 attached to the vending machine 1 has a Web camera function that can be operated remotely, and reports the disaster situation around the vending machine to the police, fire department, or disaster response headquarters via the regional information center 30 in real time. Can be sent. Further, when using the safety confirmation system, the state of the operator's face and body is recorded by the CCD camera 9, and the operator's real voice is recorded from the built-in telephone handset or the attached microphone 6 to identify the user. Can be created and transmitted to the regional information center 30.

  When using the safety confirmation system, the electronic information reader 11 attached to the vending machine 1 reads personal information registered from an IC card, an IC tag, a mobile phone with an IC card function, etc. possessed by the operator. Can be used as identity verification information.

  In normal times, the CCD camera 9, microphone 6 and electronic information reader 11 connected using the above-mentioned bidirectional communication function are used to transmit local information and children at the request of the police, fire department or school board. Can be used as a crime monitoring monitor for crime monitoring in the area that is used to confirm the safety of school roads in elementary and junior high schools by having a wireless IC tag or a mobile phone with a built-in IC tag for crime prevention.

  In addition to displaying emergency information, the display 3 attached to the vending machine 1 can be displayed by a touch panel 10 installed on the surface of the display 3 or a keyboard (not shown) when using a safety confirmation system. Character input is possible, and even if the operator is a foreigner, it can be operated without burden.

  When the safety confirmation system added to the disaster response system of the vending machine 1 is selected, the telephone handset built in the back side of the display 3 is taken out and a network phone such as Skype (registered trademark) is used. Thus, communication with the family, friends, company, etc. can be made, and the input call record and the video of the operator by the CCD camera 9 are recorded in the regional information center 30 together with the identification information as a communication record. In this case, even if it is not possible to confirm the safety by a direct call, it is possible to send and receive mail from a portable information terminal such as a mobile phone or a PDA by USB connection of the vending machine 1 or infrared communication 24f.

  The GPS communication function attached to the vending machine 1 allows real-time information in which location information is added to the disaster situation recorded by the CCD camera 3 and microphone 6 attached to each vending machine to be an emergency information file 33b of the regional information center 30. To be recorded. This real-time information can be distributed from the regional information center 30 to the police, the fire department, and the disaster response headquarters, and the disaster situation in each area can be displayed on the disaster map in real time.

Even if the power supply of the vending machine 1 is interrupted in the event of a disaster, it can function as a self-contained information transmission device by securing power by installing an emergency power source composed of an emergency battery 25 and a solar cell panel 15 for charging. can do.
Moreover, the vending machine 1 incorporating the automatic external defibrillator (AED) from a viewpoint of lifesaving may be sufficient.

  The information flow of the national instantaneous warning system (J-ALERT) is that emergency information is transmitted from the Japan Meteorological Agency to the Fire Department after an emergency such as a natural disaster, and then the emergency information is sent from the Fire Department through a communications satellite. Is distributed to local governments nationwide. The local government that has received the emergency information distributed from the fire department automatically activates the disaster prevention radio in the relevant municipality and transmits the disaster information to the local residents through sirens and voice broadcasts.

  Among the information transmitted from the Japan Meteorological Agency, the disaster prevention administrative radio is automatically activated for emergency earthquake warnings (predicted seismic intensity of less than 5), large tsunami warnings, tsunami warnings, and emergency volcano information. In addition, when distributing information from the Fire and Disaster Management Agency, by including the information number that identifies the type of information and the target area code information, automatic selection of broadcast content based on the distributed emergency information, and disaster prevention administrative radio It is possible to filter local governments that are automatically activated. The regional information center 30 receives the information number for identifying the type of information distributed from the fire department and the target region code information, thereby determining the region where the disaster response system is activated and the type of disaster.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the cooperation between the disaster prevention administrative radio maintained in each local government and the vending machine according to the present embodiment. A radio line that transmits disaster information from the disaster response headquarters installed at municipal offices to local residents is called a broadcast system. A radio line that reports disaster information at the disaster site according to instructions from the disaster countermeasures headquarters or transmits information to the staff and residents of the site using public information vehicles is called a mobile system. Radio lines that transmit observation data between river and volcano observation stations and management offices and the disaster response headquarters are called telemeter systems. And if the vending machine 1 newly connected with the vending machine network can be linked with the disaster prevention administrative radio mentioned above, the vending machine will be used as a fixed station to transmit disaster information on the disaster site and confirm the safety of local residents It can be provided as a vending machine system having a bidirectional communication function.

  FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the disaster response system. FIG. 4A is a schematic diagram showing cooperation between the vending machine and the police, the fire department, and the disaster countermeasure headquarters, and FIG. 4B is a schematic diagram of the safety confirmation system. When the disaster response system of the vending machine 1 is activated, the vending machine 1 records the situation around the vending machine using the built-in CCD camera 9 and microphone 6, and identifies the installation location obtained by the GPS 24e. Real-time information to which information (latitude and longitude) is added is transmitted to the regional information center 30. The regional information center 30 transmits real-time information sent from each vending machine 1 in response to requests from the police, the fire department, and the disaster countermeasure headquarters. The police, the fire department, and the disaster response headquarters can display and use the transmitted real-time information on the disaster prevention map as an image for grasping the disaster situation at the disaster site.

  The cooperation with the police, the fire department and the disaster response headquarters is to use the CCD camera 9, microphone 6 and electronic information reader 11 connected to the two-way communication function of the vending machine 1 in normal times. It can also be used as a local crime prevention monitor that constantly monitors school road safety checks and nighttime accidents, crimes, or fires. In an emergency, the emergency button 8 can be operated to directly report to the police or the fire department using a built-in telephone handset.

  In addition, using the safety confirmation system of the vending machine 1 in the event of a disaster shown in FIG. 4 (b), contact the family, friends, company, etc. with a net phone using the Internet, and the other party to call is equipped with a Web camera. If it is a PC, it can be confirmed safely while confirming each other by video.

  In addition, as a service for product purchasers, vending machine 1 provides local information such as gourmet information on delicious restaurants in the region, information on special sale dates for stores, information on directions to hairdressers, public facilities, hospitals, etc. The vending machine 1 also has a function of transmitting regional information guidance, and the high-quality service can be provided by effectively using the bidirectional communication function of the vending machine.

  In order to realize the functions described above, the functions of the disaster response system of the vending machine management program of the regional information center 30 will be described.

<Vending machine management program at Regional Information Center>
Usually, the regional information center 30 as a base station has a server function for managing the status of the vending machine 1 installed in an area divided by region such as a municipality, and the input / output of the vending machine 1 Monitor the situation (the number of items in stock, sold out, temperature, change), and add the products from the vending machine 1 installed in each region, replenish the change, and aggregate the sales data of the best selling products. Management for efficiently operating the vending machine 1 installed in each region using communication is performed.

  However, in the regional information center 30, which is the base station of the vending machine 1, when emergency information such as disasters is transmitted from the Japan Meteorological Agency to the Fire Department, an emergency earthquake warning (predicted seismic intensity of less than 5) delivered from the Fire Department, Receive emergency signals including emergency code information (information codes identifying disaster types, target area codes) such as large tsunami warnings, tsunami warnings, emergency volcano information, etc., and automatically determine distributed emergency code information A disaster response system by selecting from a communicable line connected to the network to the vending machine in the area, a telephone line network 24a including PHS, a CATV line 24b, an MCA wireless network 24d, and an FM character multiplex communication 24c. Send an activation signal. Then, a network communication line with the always-on vending machine 1 is secured and the state of the vending machine 1 is grasped.

  The vending machine management program of the regional information center 30 will be described according to the flowchart of the vending machine management program shown in FIG.

  When the server of the regional information center 30 starts up, a vending machine management program starts (S100), and confirms whether or not an emergency signal received from the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Fire Department is received (S101). If the emergency signal is not distributed, the normal sales operation is started (S102), and the vending machine monitoring is performed to check whether the function of the vending machine 1 installed in each region is normal. The operation of the vending machine 1 is confirmed to grasp the state of the vending machine 1 (S103). If a malfunction of the vending machine 1 is detected (S104), the vending machine repair department is notified and the vending machine 1 is requested for repair (S105). The vending machine information file 33a is collected by the vending machine information generation unit 31b by collecting the vending machine sales data such as merchandise inventory, change change, and best-selling merchandise sent from the vending machine 1 in each area by the vending machine information generation unit 31b. (S106). It is determined whether to activate a security monitor using the bidirectional communication function of the vending machine 1 at the request of the police, fire department, or educational institution (S107). When activating a security monitor, a security monitor activation signal is transmitted to the vending machine 1 in the corresponding area, and security information such as video and audio sent from the vending machine 1 and IC tag reading data is generated. The data is collected by the unit 31e and recorded in the crime prevention information file 33c (S108). The recorded crime prevention information is transmitted to the police and the fire department as crime prevention data (S109). In addition, when the vending machine emergency SW8 is operated due to a fire or an accident (S110), it is connected to the emergency line to the police and the fire department (S111), and the display 3 can be used so that the built-in telephone handset can be used. Open the door. If the vending machine emergency SW8 is not pressed, the process ends (S112).

  Next, when the emergency signal distributed from the fire department in step S101 is received, the emergency signal code discrimination process is performed by the controller 31a of the regional information center 30 (S113), and the information number for identifying the type of the distributed information From the target area code information, the vending machine 1 is classified by area, and an emergency signal code is transmitted to the vending machine 1 corresponding to the target area (S114). The regional information center 30 secures a line with the disaster countermeasure headquarters connected to the input / output device 35 and mediates communication between the disaster countermeasure headquarters and the vending machine 1. If region A is an applicable region according to the target region code information, confirm the function of the vending machine installed in region A, activate the disaster response system, confirm the presence of external power, confirm the function of emergency power, and start providing free beverages Etc. are performed (S115). Similarly, when the region B is the corresponding region, the function of the vending machine installed in the region B is confirmed and the disaster response system is activated (S116). Similarly, if the area C is the corresponding area, the function of the vending machine installed in the area C is confirmed and the disaster response system is activated (S117). Similarly, in other regions, the function of the vending machine installed in the region is confirmed and the disaster response system is activated (S118).

  The disaster information distributed from the police, the fire department, and the disaster response headquarters is processed by the emergency information generating unit 31c of the regional information center 30 and distributed to the vending machine 1 in which the disaster response system is activated (S119). Broadcast through the display 3 and the speaker 7 of the vending machine 1. Further, the video information and sound information of the disaster situation recorded in real time by the CCD camera 9 and the sound collecting microphone 6 and the location information obtained by the GPS 24e transmitted from the vending machine 1 in the corresponding area. Real-time information with (latitude and longitude) added is processed by the emergency information generation unit 31c and recorded in the emergency information file 33b, and in real-time to the disaster response headquarters, police and fire department via the input / output control unit 34 upon request. Information is transmitted (S120).

  When the safety confirmation icon displayed on the display 3 of the vending machine 1 is operated (S121), the safety confirmation data input by the safety confirmation system to be described later is accumulated in the safety confirmation information generating unit 31d and the emergency information file 33b is stored as a communication record (S122).

  Then, the regional information center 30 always checks whether an emergency warning release signal is distributed from the Japan Meteorological Agency or the Fire Department (S123). If there is no release signal, the process returns to step S113 and a new emergency signal code is not distributed. Confirm and continue the disaster response system. However, if a release signal is delivered from the Japan Meteorological Agency or the Fire Department, the regional information center 30 delivers a disaster response system release signal to the vending machine 1 in the corresponding area, and the vending machine 1 returns to its normal function. (S124) and the disaster response system is terminated (S112).

  The above vending machine management program is repeatedly executed until the regional information center 30 is stopped.

  Next, the function of the disaster response system of the vending machine operation program of the vending machine 1 shown in FIG. 6 will be described.

<Vending machine operation program for vending machines>
In general, the vending machine 1 has a vending machine input / output management unit 26 that manages sales data, and the input / output status of the vending machine 1 (product sales, number of products in stock, sold out, temperature, change), and local information guidance. The vending machine sales data is transmitted to the regional information center 30 as a base station via the network. In addition, in response to requests from the regional police, fire department, or educational institution to the regional information center 30, children's commuting hours using the interactive communication function of the vending machine 1, night accidents, crimes, or fire It provides a security monitoring function to constantly monitor occurrences. However, when an emergency such as a natural disaster occurs, when the disaster response system is activated by the regional information center 30, the vending machine 1 in the corresponding region exhibits a function as a disaster information transmission means.

  The function of the vending machine operation program of the vending machine 1 will be described according to the flowchart of the vending machine operation program shown in FIG.

  When the vending machine 1 starts up, the vending machine operation program starts (S200), and checks whether there is any abnormality in the external input power supply that supplies power to the vending machine 1 (S201). For example, the power supply is switched from the external input power source to the emergency battery 25 and the failure status is transmitted to the regional information center 30 of the base station (S202).

  The vending machine 1 confirms whether a disaster response system activation signal is distributed from the regional information center 30 of the base station (S203). When the activation signal is not distributed, the normal sales operation is started, the vending machine self-monitor is executed, and the state of the vending machine 1 is transmitted to the regional information center 30 (S204). The display 3 displays an advertisement program distributed from the regional information center 30 by the FM character multiplex communication 24c (S205), and a security monitor is provided to the regional information center 30 at the request of the police, the fire department, or the educational institution having the jurisdiction. It is confirmed whether the activation signal is distributed (S206). When the security monitor is activated, the CCD camera 9, microphone 6 and IC card reader 11 will be used to constantly monitor the safety of children when they go to school, nighttime accidents, crimes, and fires. Data is collected (S207). The collected crime prevention data is transmitted via the network, recorded and stored in the crime prevention information file 33c of the regional information center 30, and distributed to the police, fire department, and educational institutions.

  When money is inserted into the currency insertion unit 4 or an electronic money card is held over the IC card reader 11 and currency insertion is detected (S209), when a product is selected, the product handling, the display of the instruction program on the display, and regional information A guidance service is displayed (S210). When the regional information guide is selected (S211), the local restaurants and shops recorded in advance on the CD and DVD of the vending machine 1, the directions to the park where festivals and events are held, discount information, etc. This service allows close contact information to be used only by a product purchaser (S212). Also, when the vending machine emergency SW8 is operated due to a fire or an accident (S213), the display 3 door is unlocked so that the built-in telephone handset can be used, and the emergency line to the police and fire department is connected. (S214). If the vending machine emergency SW8 is not pressed, the process ends (S215).

  When the activation signal of the disaster response system is received from the regional information center 30 in step S203, the emergency code included in the emergency signal is decoded by determining the type of disaster, the warning lamp 14 of the vending machine 1 is turned on, and the speaker 7 is sounded to inform surrounding people that an emergency warning has been issued (S216). The distributed processing is executed from the decoded emergency code according to the type of disaster (emergency earthquake early warning predicted seismic intensity 5 or lower, large tsunami warning, tsunami warning, emergency volcano information, etc.) (S217). For example, when the emergency code N = 300, the emergency earthquake warning / warning and the earthquake warning program are broadcast (S218). When the emergency code N = 400, the large tsunami warning / tsunami warning and the tsunami warning program are broadcast. (S219) If emergency code N = 500, perform emergency volcano warning and volcano warning program broadcast processing (S220), and broadcast typhoon information and fire warning programs according to other emergency tail codes (S221). Thereafter, an evacuation site, an evacuation route, an emergency hospital, and a distribution office guide program are broadcast (S222). Then, the location information (latitude, longitude) that specifies the installation location of the vending machine obtained by the GPS 24e and the video and audio information of the disaster situation recorded in real time by the CCD camera 9 and the sound collecting microphone 6 around the vending machine at the time of the disaster Is recorded and saved in the emergency information file 33b of the regional information center 30, and the disaster information is transmitted in response to a request from the disaster countermeasure headquarters (S223).

  Next, when the disaster response system is activated, the vending machine 1 determines whether the safety confirmation icon displayed on the display 3 has been operated (S224), and if the safety confirmation icon is pressed, the safety confirmation system It starts and performs an input process, and transmits the inputted safety confirmation data to the regional information center 30 as a communication record (S225). Details of the safety confirmation system will be described later using a flowchart of the safety confirmation system shown in FIG.

  When the operation of the safety confirmation system is completed, it is confirmed whether or not an emergency signal release signal is distributed from the regional information center 30 (S226). If there is no release signal, the process returns to step S2016 and the disaster response system is repeatedly executed. To do. When the release signal is confirmed, the disaster response system of the vending machine 1 is released, the release program is broadcast, the normal function of the vending machine 1 is confirmed, and the status of the vending machine 1 is transmitted to the regional information center 30 ( S227), the vending machine management program ends (S215).

  The above vending machine operation program is repeatedly executed until the vending machine 1 is stopped.

  Next, details of the safety confirmation system in step S122 of the vending machine management program of the regional information center 30 and step S225 of the vending machine operation program of the vending machine 1 will be described.

<Safety confirmation system for vending machines>
When the disaster response system of the vending machine 1 is activated, the safety confirmation system, which is a safety confirmation function, is automatically started, a safety confirmation icon is displayed on the display screen, and the built-in telephone handset can be used. The door of the display 3 is unlocked and enters a state of waiting for operation. The safety confirmation system uses a network line such as a telephone line 24a, CATV 24b, MCA wireless 24d, etc., which can be connected to the Internet, called a net telephone, and compresses and encodes communication data that is compressed and encoded to a certain size. The same packet communication is used as an e-mail that is sent and received by dividing the packet into packets and attaching addresses. By dividing the data into a large number of packets and transmitting / receiving the data, there is no need to occupy an intermediate line for communication between two points, and the communication line can be used efficiently. Route selection is possible, and even if a failure occurs in part, it can be replaced by another line. This is a safety confirmation system using a telephone system that can send and receive voice and video in real time by packet communication via the Internet using Skype (registered trademark), an IP phone, or the like as a net phone. Even if the telephone line network is interrupted or outgoing calls are restricted, it is possible to connect to the Internet using other communication lines and use the CCD camera 9, microphone 6, display 3, and touch panel 10 attached to the vending machine. At times, it is possible to provide a means for confirming the safety of a family, friend, company, etc. that the party wants to confirm most.

  When connecting to the Internet, when the disaster response system is activated, the communication unit 24 provided in the vending machine 1 is used to connect a line that can be connected using the MCA wireless 24d, the telephone line 24a, and the cable cable of the CATV 24b. A communication line is secured by automatically selecting and connecting to the regional information center 30. In the future, it is possible to equip WIMAX (IEEE 802.16-2004), which is a next-generation communication standard.

  The safety confirmation system will be described with reference to the flowchart of the safety confirmation system shown in FIG. FIG. 7B shows the flow of the operation screen displayed on the display 3 when operating the safety confirmation system.

  When the disaster response system of the vending machine 1 is activated, the safety confirmation system is automatically started (S300), and it is confirmed whether or not the safety confirmation icon displayed on the display 3 is operated (S301). When the safety confirmation icon is selected, an identification confirmation input screen is displayed, and an input method is selected from manual input (including video / audio input), an IC card, and a mobile phone, and distributed processing is performed according to selection (S302). For example, when the emergency code is N = 1, a CCD camera that displays a manual input screen and enters identification data such as the operator's name, age, gender, and address on the touch panel 10, built-in keyboard input, or WEV camera The audio / video data input by the microphone 9 and the microphone 6 can be used as personal confirmation data (S303). When the emergency code N = 2, the identity data is read by holding the IC card or a mobile phone with a built-in IC card over the IC card reader, and the identity data is displayed on the screen together with the video data from the CCD camera 9 to confirm the identity ( S304). If the emergency code is N = 300, the personal identification data is read by USB connection with a mobile phone or infrared communication, and the personal identification data is displayed on the screen together with the video data from the CCD camera 9 to confirm the identity ( S305). Then, a screen for inputting the telephone number of the other party whose safety is to be confirmed is displayed and the telephone number is input to activate the net telephone (S306). When a mobile phone is used, a telephone number, a mail address, etc. can be input from the mobile phone address book by USB connection or infrared communication. When communication is started with a partner to confirm safety and the mutual safety is confirmed, if the other party uses a PC with a WEV camera, they can also confirm each other with a video like a videophone. The communication limits the call within a preset time limit (S307) and uses the communication unit 24 of the vending machine 1 to call the safety confirmation partner via the network. Limit the use of safety confirmation, for example, limit the communication time to 3 minutes and limit the number of communication partners to 3 so that many victims can use it. In the case of communication by e-mail, data collected by the CCD camera 9 and the microphone 6 attached to the vending machine 1 can be attached and transmitted. After the communication, in order to confirm whether or not the call is continued, the operator displays and selects “continuation” and “end” icons of the call on the display screen 3 (S308). In the case of continuing the call, it is confirmed whether the call has reached the preset limit number (S309). For example, if the number of communication has not reached three, the process returns to step S306 to call the next safety confirmation partner. If the call exceeds the limit number of times, the call is terminated and a voice and a screen are displayed so as to replace the next user (S310). As a communication record of the safety confirmation system, the communication record input by the handset attached to the vending machine 1, the CCD camera 9, and the microphone 6 is recorded and transmitted to the regional information center 30 (S311), and the server emergency information file 33b. And the safety confirmation system is terminated (S312).

  As described above, when a disaster occurs, the regional information center 30 transmits an activation signal of the disaster response system to the corresponding vending machine 1 by the emergency information distributed from the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Fire Department. When activated, it functions as an independent transmission means for transmitting emergency information, confirming the safety of a family using a safety confirmation system, and reporting the safety of the person. In particular, when the safety confirmation system of the vending machine 1 is activated, the vending machine can be used as a means for contacting a family member, a friend, a company, or the like using a net telephone connected to a network such as the Internet. As a result, in emergency situations such as disasters, using vending machines installed throughout the region as a means of communication for evacuation warnings and emergency information, confirmation of family safety and notification of the safety of the person The vending machine is effective as a local disaster information transmission device with a function to confirm the safety of evacuation warnings and emergency information to local people, and to confirm the safety of family members and the safety of those who are affected by the disaster. Can be used.

  The setting of the emergency code used in this embodiment is for optimally explaining the gist of the present invention, and does not limit the present invention.

1 Vending machine 2 Window for displaying products 3 Display (corresponding to display means)
4 Currency insertion part 4a Coin insertion slot 4b Bill insertion slot 5 Coin return part 6 Microphone 7 Speaker 8 Emergency button 9 CCD camera (corresponding to input means)
10 Touch panel (supports input means)
11 IC card reader (supports input means)
12 Wired cable 13 Antenna 14 Warning light (corresponding to display means)
15 Solar cell panel 20 Vending machine controller 21 External memory 22 CD, DVD drive unit (corresponding to recording means)
23 USB port 24 Communication unit (corresponding to communication means)
24a Telephone line 24b CATV
24c FM character multiplex communication 24d MCA radio 24e GPS
24f Infrared communication 25 Emergency battery 26 Vending machine input / output management unit 27 USB port 30 Regional information center (supports base stations)
31 control unit 31a controller 31b vending machine information generating unit 31c emergency information generating unit 31d safety confirmation information generating unit 31e security information generating unit 32 vending machine communication unit 33 recording unit 33a vending machine information file 33b emergency information file 33c security information file 34 input / output control Part 35 Input / output device 36 Input / output device

Claims (5)

Vending with local information centers connected to the police, fire department, and disaster response headquarters via input / output devices, and communication means capable of two-way communication between the regional information centers by wire or wireless via a network Machine,
The vending machine comprises display means for displaying information, input means for inputting information, and recording means for recording and reproducing information,
The display means that receives the emergency signal distributed by the fire department, determines the type of disaster from the activation signal distributed from the regional information center, selects emergency warning and evacuation information recorded in advance in the recording means, and A disaster response means for broadcasting using a network, and a safety confirmation means for connecting to a network using the communication means and confirming the safety of residents by two-way communication when the disaster response means is activated. And vending machine.   2. The vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the input means comprises an electronic information reading device, a video input device, a voice input device, and a character input device.   The vending machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein information input by the input means is displayed on a display screen of the display means.   The disaster information to which the video information recorded by the CCD camera of the input means and the sound information recorded by the microphone and the positional information for specifying the installation location of the vending machine by the GPS communication function of the communication means is added. The vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the vending machine is transmitted to a regional information center and recorded in the regional information center.   The vending machine distributes a security monitor activation signal from the regional information center to the vending machine, thereby activating the input means of the vending machine and monitoring the periphery of the vending machine. The vending machine according to claim 1, wherein crime prevention information is collected and recorded.

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