JP3040319U - Mobile phone for the elderly with dementia - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Problem] [Problem] When calling from a guardian, if the person to be searched is temporarily normal, a call can be made between the guardian and the person to be searched, and if there is a danger, protection is provided to a third party. To be able to call. SOLUTION: The mobile phone has a mobile phone function for performing wireless communication with a wireless base station connected to a public telephone line network, and a timer 6 for performing a timing operation at the time of an incoming call, and a voice when the timer 6 times up. A voice read control unit 7 for reading voice data stored in the storage unit 8 and the voice read control unit 7
A voice signal conversion unit 9 which converts the voice data read by the voice signal into a voice signal and outputs the voice signal to the speaker 11, and a call control for resetting the timer 6 when an operation for setting the call state is performed before the timer 6 times out. And a part 5.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a mobile phone for the elderly with dementia, and more particularly, to a mobile phone for the elderly with dementia, which is used by a demented elderly person, an intellectually handicapped person, a child attending a cram school or a lesson, and used to protect or contact the elderly person.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, this type of mobile phone for the elderly with dementia includes, for example, the invention described in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 4-11004 (hereinafter referred to as Conventional Example 1) and the invention described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 7-239981 (hereinafter referred to as Conventional Example 2). There is).

The device of Conventional Example 1 utilizes a commercial mobile telephone line used as a pager, and is stored in advance in the rescue device by calling a rescue device having a pager function from the telephone. A voice, for example, “I have lost my home. Please lend me a hand. Messages such as “” are played a predetermined number of times at a volume that can be heard by a third party other than an elderly person carrying a rescue device.

In the invention of Conventional Example 2, a receiver and a voice generator which sends search information in tandem with turning on / off of the receiver are carried by a person to be searched and received from a transmitter at a remote place. It is configured to send individual call signals to the machine and transmit the search information recorded by the voice generator from the guardian to the surrounding people.

[0005]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 By the way, in both of the conventional cases described above, it is possible to ask a third party to protect the person to be searched by voice, but in these conventional products, for example, a demented elderly person is a temporary person. Even in the normal condition, the voice was calling for protection.

Therefore, when the conventional product is used, consideration for this kind of peculiarity of the elderly with dementia is insufficient, and as a result, the voice that requires the protection of the personality, pride, and dignity of the elderly, etc. who are temporarily in a normal state for this kind of protection. There was a fear of being damaged by.

The present invention has been proposed in view of such problems of the conventional art. Therefore, the technical problem of the present invention is that if the person to be searched is temporarily normal when calling from the guardian, a call can be made between the guardian and the person to be searched (carryer), and in the case of danger. It is to provide a mobile phone for the elderly with dementia configured to call for protection to a third party.

[0008]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The present invention adopts the following technical means in order to achieve the above technical problems. That is, the telephone of the present invention has a mobile telephone function for performing wireless communication with a wireless base station connected to a public telephone line network, and a timer 6 that performs a timing operation at the time of an incoming call and this timer 6 are timed up. At this time, the audio read control unit 7 that reads the audio data stored in the audio storage unit 8 and the audio data read by the audio read control unit 7 is converted into an audio signal and output to the speaker 11. It is characterized in that it is provided with a voice signal conversion section 9 for performing a call and a call control section 5 for resetting the timer 6 when an operation for making a call is performed before the time-out of the timer 6.

[0009] Here, the case where the operation for putting the call state before the time-out of the timer 6 is performed is the case where the operation for putting the call state is carried out by the carrier with the ringing sound at the time of the incoming call Means that. In this case, in the telephone of the present invention, the caller can directly talk with the carrier without the message voice from the speaker 11. On the other hand, in the present invention, if the carrier is not on the phone before the time is up, a message or the like for calling a third party or the like to protect the carrier is played from the speaker 11.

Further, in the telephone of the present invention, it is preferable that the above-mentioned operation for setting the call state is performed by touching the touch sensor 18 through which an electric current flows due to contact detection of a human hand (claim). 2). For elderly people with dementia, it may be a heavy burden to put them in a call state by pressing down a button when receiving a call. Therefore, when the telephone of the present invention is provided with the touch sensor 18 as described above, the operation for making a call is very easy and the usability is improved.

In addition, the telephone of the present invention, the other party number storage unit 12 that stores a plurality of other party telephone numbers, a plurality of call buttons 15 to 17 that are pressed down when making a call operation, and the plurality of call buttons 15 to The telephone number reading control section 13 is provided with a telephone number reading control section 13 which reads out the telephone number of the other party according to the pressing of any one of 17 from the other party number storing section 12 and outputs it to the call control section 5. It is preferable that the call control unit 5 is configured to make a call to the destination telephone number read in (Claim 3). Here, the telephone number of the other party is the telephone number of the other party, such as home, police station, fire station, etc., who wants to be rescued or contacts in an emergency. In this case, since the call control unit 5 controls the call to the other party's telephone number corresponding to the pressing of the call buttons 15 to 17, it is possible to easily and quickly make a call to the predetermined party in an emergency. it can.

Further, in the telephone of the present invention, when the touch sensor 18 is touched by a hand, the predetermined telephone number stored in the telephone number storage unit 12 is controlled by the telephone number reading control unit 13. The call control unit 5 may be configured to read and call the read destination telephone number (claim 4). In this case, when a call is made to a specific destination, there is no need to push down a button or the like, and the usability is improved accordingly.

Further, the telephone of the present invention is preferably configured such that when the sound pressure sensor 19 senses a voice of a predetermined level at the time of an incoming call, the call control unit 5 controls the call to be in a call state (request item). 5). In this case, since the caller can be in a call state by the voice uttered by the wearer, for example, when the touch sensor 18 cannot be touched due to the inconvenience of the body or the touch sensor 18 is worn by gloves or a bandage. This is effective when current does not flow when touched.

In addition, the telephone of the present invention may be provided with, for example, a red light emitting diode 25 (LED) which blinks under the control of the light emission control unit 24 when the power supply unit 23 is detached from the charger 39 ( Claim 6). For example, elderly people with dementia who are carriers often wander around at dusk. Therefore, when the present invention is configured to blink the red LED 25 in this way, there is an advantage that it can be easily seen and confirmed by a third party who drives a vehicle or the like, which leads to accident prevention.

Further, in the telephone of the present invention, the other party stickers 30 to 32 in which the name of the called party and the telephone number thereof are described in the mobile phone main body 27, the information sticker 33 in which the personal information of the carrier is described, and the mobile phone. The operation method sticker 34 describing the operation method may be attached (claim 7). In this case, there is an advantage that each seal assists when a rescue, contact, treatment, etc. is taken by a third party.

[0016]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a telephone of the present invention.

The telephone of the present invention of this embodiment is applied to a mobile telephone system which is currently widely used, and is connected to a network through a wireless base station which is wire-connected to a public telephone network. It has a mobile phone or PHS communication function circuit that enables wireless communication with a telephone.

In FIG. 1, 1 is an antenna and 2 is an antenna duplexer. The antenna duplexer 2 outputs the reception signal received by the antenna 1 to the receiving unit 3 and outputs the transmission signal output from the transmitting unit 4 to the antenna 1.

The receiving unit 3 is configured to have an amplifying circuit for a received signal, a demodulating circuit, a conversion circuit for converting to a local frequency, and the like, and a telephone or another mobile phone connected to the public line network. It receives a call signal, a call signal, etc. from the other party's telephone, and outputs them to the timer 6 and the call control unit 5.

Reference numeral 6 is a timer that performs a timekeeping operation when receiving a call. The timer 6 starts a time counting operation in response to an output signal from the receiving section 3, and outputs a time-up signal to the audio reading control section 7 after a predetermined time is counted. The timer 6 is also configured to be reset by a reset signal output from the call control unit 5 when a call is made before the time-up by a predetermined operation of the carrier.

Reference numeral 7 denotes a voice read control unit that reads voice data stored in the voice storage unit 8 when the timer 6 times out. The voice storage unit 8 is composed of a ROM. For example, "Please protect this person. Message data such as “” is stored.

Reference numeral 9 denotes an audio signal conversion unit that converts the audio data read by the audio read control unit 7 into an audio signal and outputs the audio signal to the speaker 11. The audio signal conversion unit 9 is configured to include a D / A conversion circuit and an LPF (low pass filter), etc. After converting the message data into an analog signal, the low frequency component thereof is used as an audio signal to drive the amplifier 10. It outputs to the speaker 11 via. The voice signal converter 9 is also configured to output the ringing tone signal and voice signal from the call controller 5 to the speaker 11 via the amplifier 10. In the case of this embodiment, the sound played from the speaker 11 has a volume higher than that of a general mobile phone.

Reference numeral 12 is a partner number storage unit for storing a plurality of partner phone numbers. The partner number storage unit 12 is composed of a flash memory or the like. Reference numeral 36 is a telephone number input / setting device for setting the destination telephone number, and 37 is a connector for connecting the setting device 36 and the destination number storage unit 12. The partner number storage unit 12 is configured so that the setting of the telephone number can be freely changed by operating the setting device 36. In this embodiment, the telephone number of the carrier's home, the telephone numbers of the police station and the fire station are stored in the telephone number storage unit 12 as the telephone numbers of the destination.

Reference numeral 13 is a telephone number reading control unit, 14 is a call signal generation unit, and 15 to 17 are a plurality of call buttons that are pressed down when making a call. The telephone number reading control unit 13 is configured to read out the destination telephone number corresponding to the depression of any one of the plurality of call buttons 15 to 17 from the above other party number storage unit 12 and output it to the call control unit 5. ing. The call control unit 5 receives the signal read by the telephone number reading control unit 13 and calls the destination telephone number.

The call signal generating section 14 generates a call signal corresponding to each of the call buttons 15 to 17 and outputs the call signal to the telephone number reading control section 13.

Each of the call buttons 15 to 17 can make a call (call) with a single push-down operation. In this embodiment, the call buttons 15 to 17 are selected to have a large size so that the elderly can easily operate. There is. Further, in the case of this embodiment, the first call button 15 is a button for pressing when calling the carrier's home, and the second call button 16 is a button for pressing when calling the police station, The third call button 17 is set as a button to push down when calling the fire department. In the case of the present invention, the number of call buttons is arbitrary.

Reference numeral 18 is a touch sensor in which an electric current flows by sensing the touch of a human hand. The touch sensor 18 is composed of, for example, an electrostatic sensor. In the case of the present invention of this embodiment, when the wearer touches the touch sensor 18 with his bare hand while the ringing sound at the time of incoming call is being heard from the speaker 11, the electrostatic current flowing at that time is generated. A call signal is output to the call control unit 5 to enable a call.

Reference numeral 19 is a sound pressure sensor that senses a predetermined level of sound when an incoming call arrives. The sound pressure sensor 19 detects the sound pressure when the wearer responds with a voice of a predetermined decibel or more while the ringing sound at the time of incoming call is flowing from the speaker 11, and the detected current is sent to the call control unit 5. It is what is output. The call control unit 5 also controls the call enable state even when the detected current is input.

Reference numeral 20 is a microphone, and 21 is an audio signal converter. The voice signal conversion unit 21 is configured to have an LPF and A / D conversion circuit and the like, and outputs the voice input from the microphone 20 to the call control unit 5.

The transmission unit 4 is configured by including a modulation circuit, a radio frequency conversion circuit, an amplification circuit, etc., and transmits a call signal, a voice signal, etc. from the call control unit 5 via the antenna duplexer 2. It is output to the antenna 1. The call control unit 5 is configured to include a voice processing circuit including an MPU, and has a voice signal path in addition to the above-mentioned controls.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 23 is a power supply unit, 24 is an LED light emission control unit, 25 is a red LED, and 26 is a button light emission control unit.

The power supply unit 23 is configured to be charged by the charger 39. That is, according to the present invention of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4A, when the mobile phone main body 27 is set in the recess of the charger 39, the protrusion 41 provided on the bottom of the recess of the main body 27 of the mobile phone is provided. The spring switch 43 is pushed up as a result of being inserted into the hole at the lower end, and the switch 43 is separated from the electrode plate 44. Then, in this state, the charger 39 charges the power supply unit 23.

In the case of the present invention, when the main body 27 of the mobile phone is removed from the charger 39, the spring switch 43 is restored and comes into contact with the electrode plate 44, as shown in FIG. 4B, to automatically wait for a call. It becomes a state.

At this time, a voltage is applied from the power supply unit 23 to the light emission control unit 24 of the LED shown in FIG. 2, which causes the LED 25 to blink. At the same time, a voltage is also applied to the button light emission control unit 26, and the call buttons 15 to 17 emit light. Since the light emission of the call buttons 15 to 17 can be used in the darkness such as at night, the present invention is configured to emit light when the wearer pushes down the call buttons 15 to 17. You may. The light emission of the call buttons 15 to 17 may be performed by applying, for example, phosphorescent paint instead of supplying power.

In the telephone of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 3, the other party's seals 30 to 32, the information sticker 33 and the operating method sticker 34 are attached to the mobile phone main body 27. The partner seals 30 to 32 describe the name of the callee and the telephone number thereof, and are attached below the call buttons 15, 16 and 17 in a corresponding manner. The information sticker 33 describes personal information such as the address, name, age and health of the carrier. The operation method sticker 34 is described so that the operation method of the telephone can be easily understood.

In the case of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 5, the mobile phone main body 27 is preferably housed in a dedicated holder 46 when being carried. The dedicated holder 46 has a belt passing portion 47 on the back for passing it through the belt of a wearer, and the flap 48 is opened and closed so that the mobile phone main body 27 can be easily taken out with one hand. It is formed so that Reference numeral 50 is a hole opened in the upper portion of the flap 48. The dedicated holder 46 is formed so that the LED 25 projects from the hole 50.

Next, the operation of the present invention will be described. First, when the guardian calls the telephone of the present invention, a calling signal is transmitted from the wireless base station connected to the public line network, and the receiving unit 3 receives the calling signal and enters the incoming call state.

At the time of the incoming call state, the timer 6 starts the time counting operation, and the calling sound is played from the speaker 11. At this point, if the ringing tone is heard with the old person's consciousness being firm, a response can be made by, for example, gripping the mobile phone main body 27 and touching the touch sensor 18. In this case, in the present invention, the timer 6 is reset by the reset signal output from the call control unit 5.

On the other hand, when the elderly person is in a demented state or when some kind of disorder occurs, if the calling sound is heard and the call state is not established even after a predetermined time, the timer 6 is timed up and the time is up. The signal is output to the voice read control unit 7. As a result, the voice reading control unit 7 causes the voice storage unit 8 to "protect this person. , Etc., and read the message data. The read data is converted into a voice signal by the voice signal conversion unit 9, amplified by the amplifier 10, and then flows from the speaker 11 at a volume sufficiently audible to a third party. Therefore, this makes it possible to ask a third party to protect the old person who is the person to be searched.

[0040]

[Effect of the invention]

 As described above, in the case of the present invention, not only can a third party be requested by voice to protect the elderly with dementia, etc., but if a call is made with the parent while the ringing tone is sounding, the above voice will be heard. It is reset so that it is not pronounced. Therefore, according to this, when the demented old man temporarily returns to the normal state, it is possible to prevent the sound for protection etc. from being played, so that the personality, pride, and dignity of the old man are not damaged. It has a practically excellent effect.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a telephone of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a main part of the same telephone.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the same telephone set.

FIG. 4 is a main part configuration diagram for explaining the charging operation of the telephone in both A and B.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a dedicated holder as seen from a side surface.

[Explanation of symbols]

 5 call control unit 6 timer 7 voice reading control unit 8 voice storage unit 9 voice signal conversion unit 11 speaker

Claims (7)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A mobile phone for a demented elderly person having a mobile phone function for performing wireless communication with a wireless base station connected to a public telephone network, and a timer for timing operation at the time of an incoming call and a time when this timer expires. A voice read control unit for reading voice data stored in the voice storage unit, a voice signal conversion unit for converting the voice data read by the voice read control unit into a voice signal and outputting the voice signal to a speaker, and the timer. A mobile phone for the elderly with dementia, comprising: a call control unit that resets a timer when an operation for putting the phone in a call state is performed before the time is up. 2. The demented elderly person according to claim 1, further comprising: a touch sensor that causes a current to flow to a call control unit when a touch of a human hand is detected, and a touch state is set when the touch sensor is touched by a hand. Mobile phone. 3. A destination number storage unit that stores a plurality of destination telephone numbers, a plurality of call buttons that are pressed when making a call, and a destination telephone that corresponds to the pressing of any one of the plurality of call buttons. And a telephone number reading control unit for reading the number from the above party number storage unit and outputting it to the call control unit,
3. The portable telephone for the elderly with dementia according to claim 1, wherein the call control unit makes a call to the destination telephone number read by the telephone number read control unit. 4. A telephone number reading control unit and a touch sensor are connected by a signal line, and when a contact sensing current from the touch sensor is input to the telephone number reading control unit, the telephone number reading control unit is stored in a partner number storage unit. 4. The elderly person with dementia according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the stored predetermined destination telephone number is output to the call control unit, and the call control unit makes a call to the predetermined destination telephone number. Mobile phone. 5. The sound pressure sensor for detecting a predetermined level of voice when an incoming call is received, and the call control unit is controlled to a call state by the sound pressure sensor. Mobile phone for demented elderly as described. 6. The mobile phone for the elderly with dementia according to claim 1, further comprising a light emitting diode that blinks under the control of the light emission control unit when the power supply unit is detached from the charger. . 7. A mobile phone main body, a destination sticker in which a callee name and its phone number are written, an information sticker in which personal information of the wearer is written, and an operation method in which an operating method of the mobile phone is written. The cellular phone for the elderly with dementia according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a seal is attached.