JP3093959U - Box with built-in emergency notification system - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] (Modified) [Problem] To provide a box body with a built-in emergency transmission system that can automatically report the location of an emergency when an accident such as a car collision occurs. Aim. In addition, the present invention provides a box with a built-in emergency notification system capable of recording an accurate situation at the time of the accident. SOLUTION: The apparatus is provided with a device 13 mounted on a vehicle and detecting its location by a GPS system or the like, a device 18 for notifying the location to a predetermined contact, and a device for recording accident information. Here, a sensor 12 for detecting an impact
Preferably, when the impact is detected, a call is automatically made to a telephone number to be notified in an emergency. Further, it is preferable that the image capturing device 25 is provided in the vehicle, and the image capturing device 25 further includes a non-volatile memory 27 that stores an image captured by the device.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the device belongs]

  The present invention relates to an emergency transmission system, particularly a motorcycle, an automobile, etc. (vehicle). It can be mounted on a vehicle to report and record the occurrence of an emergency in the event of a vehicle collision. The present invention relates to a box body having an emergency transmission system built therein.

[0002]

[Prior art]

  Moving objects such as automobiles are often dangerous. Encounter an accident such as a collision by getting on a car The driver loses consciousness, such as when the driver becomes ill , You may not be able to notify yourself of an accident and seek help. Also , Even if you are aware of it in the event of an accident, In many cases, it is difficult to give accurate information.

[0003]   Such emergency information is automatically designated as emergency center, police or home What is needed is a system that can accurately communicate to multiple locations and call for help. There is. In addition, the exact situation at the time of the accident, for example, the situation of contact with other cars etc. It is very convenient for accident analysis if it is left with information.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and can prevent an accident such as a car collision. In case of an emergency situation, you can automatically report the location of the emergency situation. The purpose is to provide a box body containing a system. Also, the exact situation at the time of the accident To provide a box with a built-in emergency transmission system that can record To aim.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

  The present invention is mounted on a vehicle and detects its location by a GPS system or the like. A device, a device for reporting the location to a predetermined contact, and a device for recording accident information. It is in a box that has a built-in emergency transmission system characterized by a built-in storage device. In addition, it is equipped with a sensor that detects impacts, and when an impact is detected, it informs in an emergency. It is preferable to automatically call the telephone number to be called.

[0006]   Here, a vehicle is equipped with an image pickup device, and a nonvolatile memory for storing an image picked up by the device is provided. A memory is provided inside the box, and the image captured by the image capturing device is the memory. The predetermined amount of time is accumulated by the endless method, and the impact can be detected by the sensor etc. It is preferable to stop further and take out this information to the outside. Also, the memory Contains information such as vehicle speed, steering operation status, date and time, etc. It is preferable that the data is accumulated by the method.

[0007]

[Embodiment of device]

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0008]   FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a box body incorporating an emergency transmission system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Show the point. This box 11 is mounted on a vehicle such as an automobile or a motorcycle and Communicate to a designated location in the event of an accident or any emergency situation In addition, it has a built-in system that can automatically save and save the situation. It

[0009]   This emergency transmission system is equipped with a manual switch 17 or a sound connected to the box 11. In response to a voice recognition command, the current position on the move during an accident or sudden emergency situation Will automatically notify the designated contact. Also, the acceleration sensor that detects impact Equipped with a service 12 and automatically detects the location of the accident by detecting the impact. It has become. In addition, when detecting an accident, the driver's hand cannot steer Away from the vehicle, or is the driver leaning on the steering wheel while driving? It may be performed by detecting the fact that there is a deviation or the like from the imaging information.

[0010]   Confirmation information of the current position can be obtained directly from the antenna via GPS, or Is based on information from the car navigator, mobile phone has already started Accurate current location information from location information services (location information using GSP) Get to know. That is, the position detection unit 13 connected to the GPS antenna 14 and the map data A database 15 and a current position storage unit 16 are provided. Information about the detected current position The information is always recorded in the current position storage unit 16 as the latest information. Therefore, acceleration When the degree sensor 12 detects an accident due to impact, the manual switch 17 is activated again. When the current position information is converted into voice information and stored in the message storage unit 21, The message is transmitted to a predetermined destination by telephone.

[0011]   In this system, a telephone number to be notified in an emergency, such as an emergency Equipped with a system that automatically reports to multiple designated places such as I am. That is, the call control unit 18 of the mobile telephone connected to the telephone antenna 19 , The telephone number storage unit 20 of the call destination, and the message storage unit 2 for automatic notification It has a system consisting of 1 etc.

[0012]   These are sturdy and built in a box 11 that is not easily broken together with a power supply 23 such as a secondary battery. It is a black box. Flash as memory used here A non-volatile memory such as a memory or a hard disk is preferable. Also, these information The information can be input by the data input device 24, and by unlocking the key such as the personal identification number It may be possible to take it out by using an IC security card or the like. . In addition, information such as the call destination is stored in an IC card that uses a flash memory, It is preferable that it can be removably attached to the body 11. In addition, all the power supplies 23 are internally 2 It is built in as a secondary battery. Normally, it is driven by an external power source to charge the internal secondary battery. I have electricity.

[0013]   This emergency communication system will be shocked in the event of an emergency such as a collision. If it does, the following operation is performed. That is, a sensor that detects a collision shock (acceleration sensor Based on the information in (12), first, the telephone automatically operates and the confirmation information of the current position is specified. Report to a fixed place. For example, in case of emergency such as police, designated hospital, family / company, etc. Locations that have already been prepared by reading the telephone number to be called from the callee storage unit 20 Information is automatically transmitted. In addition, the acceleration sensor 12 transmits the accident information. Not only the above, but also the manual switch 17 can be operated by voice (recognition). Also , As mentioned above, the driver is leaning on the steering wheel (steering wheel), etc. An accident may be detected from the recognition of the imaging information and the accident information may be transmitted.

[0014]   FIG. 2 shows a box having a built-in emergency transmission system according to a second embodiment of the present invention. You This is in addition to the system of the first embodiment, just before the accident caused by the imaging / recording device. It has a system for grasping the situation. That is, for example, as an imaging / recording device For example, video cameras 25a, 25b, 25c, 25d are used, and the front and rear surfaces of the vehicle body , Installed on the side, etc. These image information are digitized and image compressed Memory (flash memory etc.) or non-volatile memory such as HDD or DVD Record and record (remember).

[0015]   The imaging device 25e is for imaging the relationship between the driver and the steering wheel. And is arranged in the vehicle, for example, on the ceiling. This captured image is not shown If the driver's hand is away from the steering, Or an accident is detected by detecting that the driver is leaning against the steering wheel. The image information can be stored in a non-volatile memory.

[0016]   It is possible to record all the information while driving, but the amount of information will be huge. Therefore, after a certain period of time, the past memory is automatically deleted, and the A method of storing only the information being transferred is preferable. Images from video cameras 25a-25e, etc. The voice information is stored in the endless memory (accident occurrence) via the image / voice control unit 26. Only the latest information for a certain period of time immediately before is stored, and other information is deleted.) 27 Memory can be saved. As an endless memory 27, Using an IC card with a built-in flash memory that makes it easy to retrieve information to the outside Preferably. This makes it easier to use other playback devices after an accident. It can be easily reproduced.

[0017]   The operation of this system is as follows. First, the front and back sides of the car, both sides, Image information and audio information are input from the video cameras 25a to 25e provided in the vehicle. For example, one minute immediately before that time is stored in the dress type memory 27. And Acceleration sensor 12 detects impact (accident) or images around the driver in the vehicle Accident is detected by the image recognition, or the driver operates the manual switch 17 or voice switch. Depending on whether or not the switch 29 is activated, the imaging / recording function will stop and endless The storage function of the system in the memory 27 is stopped. As a result, an accident occurred in the memory 27. The information for one minute immediately before birth will be saved. Therefore, for example, an IC card By playing back the stored contents of the memory 27 accumulated in the It becomes possible to grasp.

[0018]   The information to be stored in the memory 27 includes date and time, position information, etc. Good. Thereby, a more detailed accident situation can be recorded. Also the image In addition to voice information, the driving conditions of the vehicle (for example, speed or engine speed, (Tearing operation, brake depression, etc.) should also be recorded. May be.

[0019]   The box (black box) 11 with this system built in is light and sturdy. It is made of a material that is not easily damaged by fire or impact. Is preferred. As a result, the information can be reliably retrieved. Also, an accident occurred It is possible to retrieve the image pickup / recording information immediately before that point in the non-volatile memory. With this, it is possible to reproduce the situation where a sudden accident or the like occurred. This information If you want to remove the The key may be taken out only when the key matches.

[0020]

[Effect of device]

  As described above, according to the present invention, when an accident is encountered while driving a car, , Even if you are unconscious, you can report the exact accident scene. Also things Therefore, it becomes possible to store the immediately preceding imaging information etc. in the memory inside the sturdy box. Therefore, the analysis becomes easy.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an emergency transmission system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an emergency transmission system according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

11 boxes (black box) 12 Accelerometer 13 Position detector 18 Call control unit 19 telephone antenna 25a to 25e video cameras 26 Image / Sound Control Unit 27 Endless storage unit (nonvolatile memory)

Claims (5)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A vehicle-mounted type, comprising a device for detecting a location of the vehicle by a GPS system or the like, a device for reporting the location of the vehicle to a predetermined contact, and a device for recording accident information. A box with a built-in emergency communication system. 2. The emergency transmission system according to claim 1, further comprising a sensor for detecting a shock, and when the shock is detected, a call is automatically made to a telephone number to be notified in an emergency. Box. 3. The box body incorporating the emergency transmission system according to claim 1, further comprising a non-volatile memory for storing an image picked up by the image pickup device in a vehicle. 4. An image pickup device is provided in a vehicle, and a non-volatile memory for storing an image picked up by the device is provided in a box body. The image picked up by the image pickup device is endless for a predetermined time in the memory. A box with a built-in emergency transmission system that is stored by the system, stopped when a shock is detected by a sensor, etc., and can take out this information to the outside. 5. The box body incorporating the emergency transmission system according to claim 4, wherein information such as vehicle speed, steering operation status, date and time is accumulated in the memory by an endless method. .