JP3033661B2 - GPS device with audio output means - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention
A portable wireless device that uses a positioning system) to output the coordinate position information of its own location obtained by GPS by voice, and to maintain the voice output as long as possible. About the machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A portable wireless device using GPS in the prior art is provided with a function of displaying (outputting) its own coordinate position obtained by GPS on a liquid crystal display or the like, and a power supply required as another wireless device. A configuration in which a switch, a channel setting button, and the like are provided as standard is well known.

[0003] Therefore, for example, in the case of a GPS-compatible portable wireless device brought to a mountain climbing, it is easy to display and confirm its own coordinate position on a liquid crystal display or the like in a normal state. Even if a person is in a physical disability due to distress or the like, it is necessary to look at the display on the liquid crystal display or the like in order to confirm his / her own coordinate position.

[0004] Further, even when a marine accident or the like is encountered on the sea, it is necessary to confirm its own coordinate position by looking at a display on a liquid crystal display or the like.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION However, GPS
By simply displaying the coordinate position information obtained by the method on a liquid crystal display or the like, it is not only difficult to know the coordinate information accurately under bad conditions when the ship suffers from a mountain climb or a marine accident, etc. There was a problem that even it became difficult.

That is, since the portable wireless device has a structure in which information is simply displayed on a liquid crystal display unit or the like, for example, when the physical strength is exhausted due to distress and the body becomes inconvenient, the display on the display unit is displayed. There is a problem in that the user cannot even see it, and it becomes difficult to grasp the coordinate position information where the user is present.

[0007] Therefore, there is a problem to be solved that not only the display of the coordinate position where the self is obtained obtained by the GPS but also the other simple and accurate method can be known. Have.

[0008]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a portable wireless device according to the present invention analyzes transmission / reception means, microphone means, speaker means, and a signal obtained from GPS, and performs self-communication. A GPS decoder unit for extracting coordinate data as coordinate position information in which there exists, switch means operated at the time of identification, voice data storage means for storing voice data for converting the coordinate data into voice in advance, Controls the wireless communication operation using the transmitting / receiving means, the microphone means, and the speaker means, and when the switch means is operated , the voltage of the power supply is reduced in a simulated manner.
And the intermittent operation program is driven.
Thereby, that it comprises a control means operative to said audio data storage means to select the stored audio data, intermittently outputs the voice data as voice from the speaker means on the basis of the coordinate data It is. Also, said mobile
Wireless device further has a backup power supply.
The power supply replaces the power when detecting a voltage drop of the power supply.
It is to be paid.

[0009]

The portable wireless device according to the present invention having the above-described structure has:
The voice data based on the coordinate data, which is the coordinate position information of the user's own location obtained from the GPS, is intermittently and repeatedly output from the speaker by operating the switch, so that the user's own coordinate position can be output when necessary in an emergency or the like. It can be easily obtained by hearing.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A portable radio device according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

A first embodiment of a GPS device 1 mounted on a portable wireless device according to the present invention, as shown in FIG.
The current position is detected by using GPS radio waves from a plurality of satellites 3A, 3B, and 3C constituting the GPS 2. The GPS antenna 4, a GPS decoder 5, a voice synthesizer 6, and a voice memory are used. 11 and a speaker 13.

The GPS antenna 4 is for receiving a digital signal from the GPS 2 and is provided with artificial satellites 3A and 3A.
The current position of the apparatus, that is, the current position of the apparatus is determined by radio waves from B and 3C.

The GPS decoder unit 5 includes a GPS antenna 4
The digital signal received at step (1) is analyzed to extract coordinate data, which is information on the position of the coordinates where the digital signal is present. The output side of the digital signal is connected to the speech synthesizer 6.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the voice synthesizing section 6 corresponds to a so-called voice output means. The voice synthesizing section 6 uses a voice memory based on coordinate data of its own coordinate position obtained by the GPS 2. A microcomputer for selecting and combining audio output data stored in advance in the section 11 (audio data storage means), converting the combined data into an analog signal, and outputting the analog signal to the speaker 13; 7 and a D / A converter 8 for converting digital data into an analog signal.

The microcomputer 7 has a function of transmitting a control signal 9 for accessing data required for audio output to the audio memory unit 11 based on the coordinate data from the GPS decoder unit 5 and receiving necessary digital data 10. Have.

As shown in FIG. 1 and mainly in FIG. 2, the voice memory unit 11 stores voice output data 12 necessary for voice representing coordinate position information where the self exists. Based on the control signal 9 from the voice synthesizing unit 6, the voice output data 12 creates digital data 10 by combining the coordinate position information where the voice exists and the voice information necessary for the voice. Send to the side.

The audio output data 12 includes, for example, "Tokei", "Seikei", "Hokui", "Nani",
"Ichi", "Ni", "San", "Yon",... Are stored in advance.

As shown in FIG. 2, the GPS device 1 provided with the audio output means configured as described above receives coordinate data, which is information on its own coordinate position, from the GPS decoder unit 5 and inputs it to the microcomputer 7. Then, a control signal 9 based on the coordinate data is sent to the audio memory unit 11.

Then, from the audio output data 12 stored in the audio memory unit 11, for example, "Hokui",
The microcomputer 7 converts the digital data 10 in which synthetic sounds for outputting voices such as "d", "ju", "do", "tokei", "san", "ju", "do",. Send to the side.

The digital data 10 obtained in this manner is converted into an analog signal by the D / A converter 8, and the loudspeaker 1 is converted into, for example, "20 degrees Hokui ...".
3 can produce a synthesized sound.

Next, a GP provided with the above-described audio output means
A portable wireless device equipped with the S device will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3, the portable radio 1D
It comprises at least the GPS antenna 4, a speaker unit 14 as a speaker unit, a channel selection key 15, an emergency switch 16 corresponding to a switch unit operated at a specific time, and a microphone unit 17 as a microphone unit.

The speaker section 14 is for use as a normal radio, and is used when communicating with a partner (transmitting / receiving means). The present embodiment has a structure that also functions as a speaker that generates a synthesized sound based on the coordinate position information of the self that is obtained by GPS, that is, the speaker 13 (see FIG. 1) from the voice synthesis unit 6. .

The channel selection key 15 is a key for selecting a predetermined frequency. Emergency switch 16
Is to output, from the speaker unit 14, information on the coordinate position where the user is located obtained by GPS.

The microphone unit 17 is used as a normal radio, and the speaker unit 14 is used when communicating with the other party.
Used in common with

The portable radio 1D having such a configuration
In FIG. 3, as shown in FIG. 3, normally, control is performed so that a wireless communication operation is performed, and when the switch means is operated, that is, when the emergency switch 16 is turned on, the microcomputer 7 of the voice synthesizer 6 shown in FIG. The coordinate data which is the coordinate position information where the self exists obtained in 4 is extracted,
By the control signal 9 based on the extracted coordinate data,
The digital data 10 is extracted from the voice memory unit 11 (voice data storage means), and the coordinate position information where the self is present can be output from the speaker unit 14 as a synthesized sound. The control means includes outputting the coordinate position information by voice and intermittent voice output described later.

The portable radio 1D having such a configuration
Can be used in various fields. For example, when climbing with this portable wireless device 1D, its own coordinate position is determined by GP.
In addition to being able to climb while collecting from S, if a distress or the like is encountered, the user can hear the synthesized sound to obtain his or her own coordinate position, that is, the exact coordinate position at the present time when the person is in distress. .

In addition, it is possible to obtain an accurate own coordinate position even on the sea by a ship or the like, so that even if a marine accident or the like is encountered, the present position where the user is in trouble can be obtained accurately.

Next, a second embodiment of the GPS device provided with the audio output means mounted on the portable wireless device of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The GPS device has a structure in which a backup power source is provided for the main power source of the main body.

That is, the GPS device 1 provided with the audio output means
The power supply of A includes a power supply detection unit 18 provided in the main body 17 and a power supply control unit 19.

The power control section 19 is composed of a storage battery 20, a solar cell 21, and a changeover switch 22.

The storage battery 20 stores a small amount of electric power obtained by the solar cell 21, and has a positive terminal connected to a positive terminal of the solar cell 21 or a positive voltage supply terminal of the main body 17 via a changeover switch 22. The negative terminal is connected to the negative terminal of the solar cell 21 and the negative voltage terminal of the main body 17.

The changeover switch 22 is a switch for replenishing the auxiliary power supply voltage stored in the storage battery 20 when the voltage of the main power supply supplied to the main body 17 decreases according to the voltage detection state of the voltage detection unit 18.

The GPS device 1A provided with the audio output means having such a configuration supplies the power obtained by the solar cell 21 to the storage battery 20 side when the main power supply is in a state where the voltage can be normally supplied. If the voltage detector 18 detects a drop in the voltage of the main power supply, the changeover switch 22 is manually or automatically switched to supply the main power from the storage battery 20.

Therefore, even if the battery of the main power supply is exhausted while outputting the coordinate position information of its own position by voice using the GPS, the storage battery 20 automatically charged by the solar battery 21 By supplying the voltage, it is possible to maintain the sound output of the coordinate position information where the self exists.

When the replenishment from the storage battery 20 is started, if the power consumption is suppressed by performing the intermittent operation, the output of the synthesized sound can be maintained for a longer time.

Next, a description will be given of a third embodiment of the GPS device 1B provided with the audio output means mounted on the portable wireless device of the present invention with reference to FIG. The GPS device is
In order to prevent the power supply voltage from being consumed, the audio output is operated intermittently when the audio positional information is being output.

That is, the GPS device 1 provided with the audio output means
B is an emergency switch 16 corresponding to a switch means, the microcomputer 7, an intermittent activation unit 23 incorporating a ROM or a timer IC incorporating a predetermined program,
The configuration includes a power control unit 19 and a voltage detection unit 18 provided in the main body 17.

The microcomputer 7 and the emergency switch 16 are the same as those described with reference to FIGS.
The voltage detection unit 1 provided in the main body 17 is the same as the embodiment of FIG.
8 and the power control unit 19 are the same as in the second embodiment described with reference to FIG.

When the emergency switch 16 is turned on in the GPS device 1B provided with the audio output means having such a configuration, the voltage detector 1 provided in the main body 17 is turned on.
8 is controlled so that the power supply voltage is reduced in a pseudo manner.
Then, the program for the intermittent operation provided in the intermittent starting unit 23 is driven to cause the microcomputer 7 to perform the intermittent operation to reduce the power consumption.

In this embodiment, when the emergency switch 16 is turned on, the voltage detector 18 is operated in a pseudo manner. However, when the emergency switch 16 is turned on, the microcomputer 7 is automatically operated intermittently. Of course, it may be possible. Further, it may be combined with the second embodiment described with reference to FIG.

Next, a description will be given of a fourth embodiment of the GPS device provided with the audio output means mounted on the portable wireless device of the present invention with reference to FIG. The GPS device 1C is
It comprises a GPS antenna 4, a GPS decoder unit 5, a voice synthesizing unit 6, a voice memory unit 11, a speaker 13, a voice transmitting unit 24, and a transmitting antenna 25. Among them, the GPS antenna 4, the GPS decoder unit 5, the voice synthesizing unit 6, the voice memory unit 11, and the speaker 13 have the configuration of the first embodiment described with reference to FIGS. Therefore, the description is omitted.

The voice transmitting unit 24 has a structure in which coordinate data, which is a digital signal obtained from the GPS decoder unit 5, is input and transmitted as a digital signal from the transmitting antenna 25. The transmitting antenna 25 is a GPS
A structure shared with the antenna 4 may be used.

By adopting such a configuration, the digital data including the coordinate position information at which the user is present can be transmitted not only to the person who owns the portable radio equipped with the GPS device, but also to other persons. Can also send the same information.

For example, if a climber or a passenger such as a boat carries a portable wireless device equipped with a GPS device 1C provided with an audio output unit, the individual himself / herself can send the coordinate position information at which he / she is present by voice. And others can accurately identify the coordinates of the radio in a secure area.

[0046]

According to the above-described configuration, the portable radio device according to the present invention outputs the coordinate position information at which the user is present obtained from the GPS to the speaker as an intermittent voice. Thereby, in an emergency, for example, when encountering a distress etc., it is possible to listen to the coordinate position information of the self for a long time, so that even in an environment of bad conditions, the coordinate position information of the self can be surely known. It has an extremely excellent effect.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram schematically showing a first embodiment of a GPS device provided with an audio output unit mounted on a portable wireless device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram in which main parts of the speech synthesis unit and the speech memory unit are enlarged.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing a portable wireless device equipped with a GPS device having an audio output unit.

FIG. 4 is a schematic explanatory view of a backup power supply which is a second embodiment of the GPS device provided with the audio output means mounted on the portable wireless device of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic explanatory view showing an intermittent operation of a third embodiment of the GPS device provided with the audio output means mounted on the portable wireless device of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a transmitting unit for transmitting coordinate position information at which a GPS device having a voice output unit mounted on a portable wireless device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention is present; FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

GPS equipped with 1, 1A, 1B, 1C audio output means
Apparatus 1D Portable radio 2 GPS (global position system) 3A, 3B, 3C satellite 4 GPS antenna 5 GPS decoder 6 Voice synthesizer 7 Microcomputer 8 D / A converter 9 Control signal 10 Digital data 11 Voice memory Reference Signs List 12 Audio output data 13 Speaker 14 Speaker unit 15 Channel selection key 16 Emergency switch 17 Microphone unit 18 Voltage detection unit 19 Power control unit 20 Storage battery 21 Solar cell 22 Switching switch 23 Intermittent activation unit 24 Audio transmission unit 25 Transmission antenna

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Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] 1. A transmission / reception means, a microphone means, a speaker means, a GPS decoder section for analyzing a signal obtained from a GPS and extracting coordinate data as coordinate position information where the apparatus itself is located, Switch means, voice data storage means for storing voice data for converting the coordinate data into voice in advance, and a wireless communication operation which normally uses the transmitting / receiving means, the microphone means and the speaker means. When the switch means is operated , the voltage of the power supply is artificially reduced.
Set it to the lowered state and run the program for intermittent operation.
By moving comprises a control means operative to said audio data storage means to select the stored audio data, intermittently outputs the voice data as voice from the speaker means on the basis of the coordinate data A portable wireless device, characterized in that: 2. The portable wireless device further comprises a backup electronic device.
Have a source, When the backup power supply detects a voltage drop of the power supply,
The power is supplied to the vehicle.
The portable radio described in 1.