JP3179876U - Telephone device for supporters - Google Patents

Abstract

A mobile phone device or other mobile phone device of a home patient, a home helper, a person who needs support for prevention / improvement / progression prevention of dementia, etc. Provided is a telephone device for a supporter who can perform communication such as a conversation using a telephone and confirmation of safety.
A communication unit H, a time measuring unit L, a storage unit M for storing connection information and transmission time information of the other party, and transmitting to a predetermined party at a predetermined transmission time in accordance with the stored transmission time information. A mobile telephone device is formed with a transmitter T.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a telephone device for a supporter who needs a mobile phone device or other mobile phone device that can make a call to a predetermined partner at a predetermined date and time.

  Japanese Patent No. 2921775 discloses a measuring unit that measures time or a predetermined time, a storage unit that stores a unique personal identification number, a scheduled call command, and a predetermined telephone number, and captures and disconnects a line. A hook control unit, a dial transmission circuit for automatically transmitting a telephone number of a predetermined partner stored in the storage unit at a time or predetermined time measured by the measuring unit, and a polarity for detecting an off-hook of the partner telephone Inversion detector, transmitter for transmitting personal identification number and scheduled call command stored in the storage, receiver for transmitting and receiving, built-in microphone built in the receiver, and built-in receiver Built-in speaker, receiving speaker, microphone amplifier that amplifies the signal from the built-in microphone, built-in speaker and speaker And an arithmetic control unit that controls these and controls the hook control unit to disconnect the line when an on-hook command is received from the other party. There has been disclosed a telephone set that is configured to automatically make a call and to make a call with a predetermined partner.

  By using this telephone, for example, it is possible to satisfactorily reduce the time required for line inspection and to quickly and surely detect a line failure, so that it is possible to effectively reduce the possibility of communication failure in an emergency. In addition, when the telephone is installed at a home patient's home and the other party of automatic transmission is a home medical institution or the like, it is necessary to know the medical condition of the home patient at a certain time every day. It can respond automatically by calling. When receiving an automatic transmission from a patient, an operator of a home medical institution can inquire about the medical condition of the patient, and the home patient can respond and answer the medical condition. In this way, the home medical institution can regularly check the medical condition of the home patient, so it can always grasp the situation such as changes in the medical condition of the home patient, and the medical institution is urgently dispatched to the patient home. The home patient can take an appropriate response. Further, since the telephone automatically makes a call to the caller, the caller can talk to the caller without touching the handset. At the end of the call, the line is disconnected by an on-hook operation from the calling party, so that the line can be disconnected without touching the handset. In this way, even if the home patient is in a severe case where the handset cannot be picked up, it is possible to make a call between the home patient and the home medical institution, so that emergency response is facilitated. Play.

  Furthermore, the realization of regular telephone calls is expected to have other important effects such as prevention, improvement, and prevention of progression of dementia. The target person is not limited to a patient at home, but includes persons who can go out by themselves, and is also required when staying at a refuge or other place other than home due to a disaster or the like.

Japanese Patent No. 2921775

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems in the prior art, and is a mobile phone device of a patient who needs assistance such as a patient at home, a person who needs assistance at home, or a person who is subject to prevention / improvement / progression prevention of dementia. Or communication such as a conversation or safety confirmation using a telephone by calling to a predetermined party at a predetermined transmission time (for example, at a certain time every day, every time a predetermined time elapses from the reference time, etc.) from other mobile phone devices It is an object of the present invention to provide a telephone device for a supporter who can perform support.

(1) The telephone device for a supporter of the present invention that achieves the above object is
A mobile telephone device comprising a receiver and a transmitter,
A current time specifying unit for specifying the current time or date and time;
A storage unit for storing connection information about a predetermined partner and transmission time information for the partner;
In order to call the other party via the mobile communication network, based on the current time or date and time specified by the current time specifying unit, a call is made to a predetermined party at a predetermined transmission time according to the transmission time information stored in the storage unit It is characterized by providing the transmission part which performs.

  In order to call the other party via the mobile communication network, the transmission unit is set at a predetermined transmission time according to the transmission time information stored in the storage unit based on the current time or date specified by the current time specification unit. Send to the other party.

  A mobile phone device or other mobile phone device of a supporter is required to send a predetermined call time (for example, a certain time every day) from any location other than the home, such as a home or a place to stay or stay in a usable area. It is possible to perform communication such as a telephone conversation or safety confirmation with a supporter who has sent and received a predetermined partner at every elapse of a predetermined time from the reference time.

  As a result, it is expected that the responding partner responds appropriately according to changes in the medical condition of the supporter and the prevention, improvement, and progression prevention of the dementia of the supporter.

(2) The telephone device for supporters of the present invention described above is
The storage unit stores connection information about a plurality of predetermined partners and transmission time information for the partners,
If the caller does not respond within a predetermined period after making a call, the caller may send a call to another party stored in the storage unit instead of calling the caller. it can.

  In order to call the other party via the mobile communication network, the transmission unit is set at a predetermined transmission time according to the transmission time information stored in the storage unit based on the current time or date specified by the current time specification unit. Send to the other party. The predetermined partner may be constant, or any of a plurality of partners may be specified as the predetermined partner according to the transmission time.

  If there is no response from the caller within a predetermined period after the call, the caller sends a call to another caller stored in the storage unit instead of calling the first caller.

  Therefore, even if the response of the predetermined partner is not within the predetermined period due to some reason at the predetermined transmission time, another partner can be received from the sender by transmitting to another partner stored in the storage unit. It becomes possible to respond to outgoing calls.

  (2-1) The above-described supporter telephone device may be specified in advance by another party for each transmission time.

  The other party may be specified in advance for each transmission time.

(2-2) In addition, the above-mentioned telephone device for the supporter requires 3 or more of the other party,
After calling, if there is no response from the calling party within a predetermined period, the call is sent to another party stored in the storage unit instead of sending to the other party, and the other calling party is stored within the predetermined period. In the case where there is no response, the transmission is sequentially made to another party, and the transmission order for the other party can be specified in advance for each transmission time.

  If the number of the other party is 3 or more and there is no response from the calling party within a predetermined period after the call, the call is sent to the other party stored in the storage unit instead of sending to the other party. When there is no response from the other caller within a predetermined period, the call is sequentially sent to another caller.

  For each transmission time, the transmission order with respect to another party is specified in advance. For example, among the three parties A, B, and C, only A is always the first caller, and the second caller is B and the third caller C or the second caller every time the call is made. May be C and the third caller is defined as B, or the first caller, the second caller, and the third caller may be set according to the time of call.

  (2-3) The telephone device for a supporter may include a caller information transmitter that transmits caller information.

  When the caller information transmitter sends caller information such as a phone number, identification code, or name to the other party's device, the other party displays the caller information such as the caller's phone number, identification code, or name. It can be known by displaying on a device or reading aloud with a reading device.

  (2-4) The telephone device for the supporter may have a videophone function unit.

  By having a videophone function, the responding partner can visually check the caller's facial expression and appearance, and can also communicate by sign language or gesture.

(3) In addition, the above phone device for supporters
In the transmission time information described above, it is possible that a transmission partner at any transmission time is different from a transmission partner at any other transmission time.

  In order to call the other party via the mobile communication network, the transmission unit is set at a predetermined transmission time according to the transmission time information stored in the storage unit based on the current time or date specified by the current time specification unit. Send to the other party. The predetermined partner is not constant, and the outgoing partner at any outgoing time is different from the outgoing partner at any other outgoing time. For example, it is possible to determine a predetermined partner according to the day of the week, or when transmitting a plurality of times a day, the predetermined partner can be determined according to the transmission time.

  Therefore, a plurality of callers can cooperate with each other to serve as a response to a call from the caller.

  (3-1) After sending a call, if the caller does not respond within a predetermined period after sending, the caller sends a call to another party stored in the storage unit instead of calling the other party. Can be.

  If there is no response from the caller within a predetermined period after the call, the caller sends a call to another caller stored in the storage unit instead of calling the first caller.

  Therefore, even if the response of the predetermined partner is not within the predetermined period due to some reason at the predetermined transmission time, another partner can be received from the sender by transmitting to another partner stored in the storage unit. It becomes possible to respond to outgoing calls.

  (3-2) The above may be that the other party is specified in advance for each transmission time.

  The other party may be specified in advance for each transmission time.

(3-3) In the above, the other partner is 3 or more,
After calling, if there is no response from the calling party within a predetermined period, the call is sent to another party stored in the storage unit instead of sending to the other party, and the other calling party is stored within the predetermined period. In the case where there is no response, the transmission is sequentially made to another party, and the transmission order for the other party can be specified in advance for each transmission time.

  If the number of the other party is 3 or more and there is no response from the calling party within a predetermined period after the call, the call is sent to the other party stored in the storage unit instead of sending to the other party. When there is no response from the other caller within a predetermined period, the call is sequentially sent to another caller. For each transmission time, the transmission order with respect to another party is specified in advance. For example, when three parties A, B, and C are stored in the storage unit, the first caller, the second caller, and the third caller are determined according to the call origination time.

  (3-4) The above may have a caller information transmitter for transmitting caller information.

  When the caller information transmitter sends caller information such as a phone number, identification code, or name to the other party's device, the other party displays the caller information such as the caller's phone number, identification code, or name. It can be known by displaying on a device or reading aloud with a reading device.

  (3-5) The above may have a videophone function.

  By having a videophone function, the responding partner can visually check the caller's facial expression and appearance, and can also communicate by sign language or gesture.

  According to the phone device for a supporter of the present invention, from a mobile phone device or other mobile phone device of a supporter such as a home patient, a home helper, a person who is subject to prevention / improvement / progression prevention of dementia, etc. Conversation using a telephone by calling a predetermined person from a place other than the home, such as at home or going out or staying at a predetermined time (for example, a certain time every day, every time a predetermined time has elapsed from the reference time) It is possible to communicate such as safety confirmation.

It is the schematic of the whole system which used the telephone apparatus for supporters of this invention for transmission. It is a block diagram of a telephone device for a supporter of the present invention. It is an operation | movement flowchart of the telephone apparatus for supporting persons of this invention.

  (1) An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The drawings all relate to an example of an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a home patient or home care recipient who is the sender S (sender 1, sender 2, sender 3...) Or a person targeted for prevention / improvement / progression prevention of dementia. And other supporters such as local volunteers who are supporters (partner 1, partner 2, partner 3...) Communicate and transmit / receive data via the mobile communication network N. It can be carried out.

  (2) The outline of the configuration of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  The control unit C includes a CPU (central processing unit) that performs processing such as control of peripheral devices and reading / writing of various data, a RAM, a ROM in which programs and various data for control of the peripheral devices are written, and peripherals It consists of an input / output interface for connection to equipment.

  The call unit H includes a handset, a hands-free call unit including necessary devices such as a speaker, a microphone, and an amplifier, an electronic circuit, and the like. Switching between a telephone call by the handset and a telephone call by the hands-free call unit is controlled by the control unit C.

  The time measurement unit L outputs time measurement data to the control unit C, and the control unit C specifies the current time by calculating the date and time, the passage of time from the reference time, and the like based on the time measurement data.

  The memory | storage part M memorize | stores the telephone number about three other parties, and the transmission time information with respect to those other parties.

  The transmission time information is a fixed time every day. The first caller (first caller R) is specified according to the day and is not the same every day (but can be the same every day).

  The storage unit M, when there is no response (off-hook) of the caller R within a predetermined time after the first call at the predetermined call timing, is replaced with another caller (second caller). After calling the other party R) and the second calling party R, if there is no response from the calling party R within a predetermined time, another party (third calling party) that sends instead of sending to the other party R) is stored.

  In order to call the other party via the mobile communication network N, the transmission unit T transmits the transmission stored in the storage unit M based on the current time or date and time specified by the control unit C under the control of the control unit C. A call is sent to a predetermined partner at a predetermined transmission time according to the time information.

  In addition, if the calling party T does not respond to the calling party R within a predetermined time after the call, the calling unit T is controlled by the control unit C to replace the outgoing call to the other party. Send to the other party.

  When there is no response from the first caller R to the third caller R within a predetermined time, the control unit C starts from the first caller R to the third caller. Control to repeat the transmission order up to R. If there is no response after repeating three times, the control unit C ends the transmission at the transmission time.

  When the caller R responds to the call within a predetermined time, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the call, the control unit C controls the hook control unit F to be in an on-hook state, The operation at the time of sending is terminated.

  When the transmission unit T sends a response to the first transmission partner R or any other party at a predetermined transmission time, and there is a response from any other party, the transmission unit T thereafter Is controlled by the control unit C so as not to be transmitted to any partner.

  The caller information transmitting unit I transmits the information of the caller S such as a telephone number and various identification codes, and is controlled by the control unit C.

  The videophone function unit is for exchanging video and audio in both directions. A CCD camera, a liquid crystal display, a moving image signal processing unit, and the like are provided and controlled by the control unit C.

  The hook state detection unit E detects that the other party's telephone device has changed from the off-hook state to the on-hook state by detecting polarity reversal or the like.

  The book control unit F enters an off-hook state at the time of outgoing call, detects that the other party's telephone device has changed from an off-hook state to an on-hook state, or passes a predetermined time after the other party responds (off-hook), It automatically enters the on-hook state and is controlled by the control unit C.

  The display unit D displays the other party's telephone number, the other party's name or name, the other party's code, the current date and time, or other information by the liquid crystal display device based on the storage contents of the storage unit M or data received from the other party. Displayed and controlled by the control unit C.

  (3) Explain the outline of the operation of the telephone device for those who need assistance.

  In step S1, the control unit C determines whether or not the predetermined transmission date and time has been reached based on the current date and time specified by the time measurement data input from the time measurement unit L and the transmission time information stored in the storage unit M. judge.

  If the predetermined transmission date and time is reached (S1-Y), the numerical value n set in the control unit C is set to 1 (S2).

  In step S3, when n = 4 (S3-Y), the process returns to step S1. If n = 4 is not satisfied (S3-N), the process proceeds to step S4.

  In step S4, in response to an instruction from the control unit C, the book control unit F enters an off-hook state, and the transmission unit T transmits to the first transmission partner R at the predetermined date and time.

  When the hook state detection unit E detects that there is a response (off-hook) of the calling party R within a predetermined time after the call to the first calling party R (S5-Y), a predetermined time from the response When the elapsed time (S6-Y) or when the hook state detection unit E detects that the other party's telephone device has changed from the off-hook state to the on-hook state (S7-Y), the book control unit F receives the command from the control unit C. The on-hook state is set, and the process returns to step S1.

  If the hook state detection unit E does not detect that the response (off-hook) of the calling party R has been received within a predetermined time after the call to the first calling party R (S5-N), a command from the control unit C Thus, after the book control unit F goes on-hook, it enters an off-hook state, and the transmission unit T transmits to the second transmission partner R at the predetermined date and time (S9).

  When the hook state detection unit E detects that there is a response (off-hook) of the calling party R within a predetermined time after the call to the second calling party R (S10-Y), a predetermined time from the response When the elapsed time (S6-Y) or when the hook state detection unit E detects that the other party's telephone device has changed from the off-hook state to the on-hook state (S7-Y), the book control unit F receives the command from the control unit C. The on-hook state is set, and the process returns to step S1.

  If the hook state detection unit E does not detect that the response (off-hook) of the calling party R has been received within a predetermined time after the call to the second calling party R (S10-N), a command from the control unit C Thus, after the book control unit F goes on-hook, it enters an off-hook state, and the transmission unit T transmits to the third transmission partner R on the predetermined date and time (S11).

  When the hook state detection unit E detects that there is a response (off-hook) of the calling party R within a predetermined time after the transmission to the third calling party R (S12-Y), the predetermined time from the response When the elapsed time (S6-Y) or when the hook state detection unit E detects that the other party's telephone device has changed from the off-hook state to the on-hook state (S7-Y), the book control unit F receives the command from the control unit C. The on-hook state is set, and the process returns to step S1.

  When the hook state detection unit E does not detect that the response (off-hook) of the calling party R has been received within a predetermined time after the call to the third calling party R is set in the control unit C (S12-N) 1 is added to the numerical value n (S13), and the process returns to step S3.

  When n = 4 in step S3 (S3-Y), that is, when the call from the first call partner R to the third call partner R is repeated three times, there is no response from the call partner R within a predetermined time. Returns to step S1, and the transmission at the transmission date and time ends.

  (4) The telephone device for a supporter of the present invention is a mobile phone device including a call unit including a receiver unit and a transmitter unit, a current time specifying unit, a storage unit, a transmitter unit, and a control unit. In addition, a hands-free call unit, a caller information transmission unit or a data transmission unit, a display unit, a videophone function unit, a line disconnection unit, a hook control unit, a hook state detection unit, etc. are provided as necessary.

  A cellular phone device is preferable as the telephone device for a supporter of the present invention. Each function in the telephone device for a supporter of the present invention can be realized, for example, by hardware or by cooperation of hardware and software.

  (5) The receiver and transmitter in the call unit can be a transmitter / receiver in which they are integrated, or they can be separated.

  The hands-free calling unit that the calling unit may have as necessary includes necessary devices such as a speaker, a microphone, and an amplification unit, an electronic circuit, and the like. Switching between a telephone call by the handset and a telephone call by the hands-free call unit can be controlled by the control unit.

  (6) Based on the output of the time measuring unit, the current time specifying unit can specify the date and time, the passage of time from the reference time, etc. It is also possible to specify the date and time, the passage of time from the reference time, etc. based on external information such as date and time information that can be acquired via the above.

  (7) The storage unit stores at least connection information about a plurality of predetermined partners and transmission time information for these partners.

  Examples of connection information include telephone numbers, various identification codes, IP addresses, and the like.

  As the transmission time information, for example, a fixed time (single time or multiple times) every day, a fixed time set for every day of the week, a fixed time only for a predetermined day of the week, a fixed time set for every day of the month, For example, a predetermined time only on a predetermined day of each month, a predetermined date and time, a reference time, or a predetermined time (a predetermined time may be constant or plural types) elapsed from the date and time.

  The transmission time information for the other party is specified according to, for example, the first calling party (first partner) is constant, or the first calling party (first partner) is not constant but according to the transmission time. Can be.

  The storage unit, after the first transmission at the predetermined transmission time, if there is no response from the other party within a predetermined period, another storage (second partner) that transmits instead of the transmission to the other party, After the call to the other party, if there is no response from the caller within a predetermined period, another party (third party) that sends the call instead of the call to the other party, It can be memorized. For the second partner or the third and subsequent partners, for example, when the first calling party is constant, the second and subsequent partners are determined in a certain order, or according to the transmission time Alternatively, the partner determined according to the immediately preceding partner (or the first partner in the case of the second partner) can be stored. It is also possible to make a call twice or more to the other party that has already been sent at a predetermined time. The transmission order from the first partner to the second or subsequent partner can be repeated twice or three times or more.

  (8) In order to call the other party via the mobile communication network, the transmission unit is configured to perform a predetermined transmission time according to the transmission time information stored in the storage unit based on the current time or date specified by the current time specification unit. To the specified partner.

  In addition, when a caller does not respond to the caller (for example, off-hook, voice, or other signal transmission) within a predetermined period after the call, the caller is stored in the storage unit instead of sending to the caller. The other calling party can be specified by the stored contents in the storage unit. Within a predetermined period, for example, when a predetermined time elapses from the first call, a predetermined number of periodic events occur, a predetermined event occurs or stops, and the line is re-sent to the same party when the line is not connected (busy) In this case, a case where a predetermined number of times are retransmitted can be cited.

  In addition, the transmission unit can repeat the transmission sequence from the first partner to the second or subsequent partner twice or three times or more.

  If the transmitting unit makes a predetermined transmission (for example, transmission to a plurality of predetermined partners, a predetermined number of transmissions to a plurality of predetermined partners) at a predetermined transmission time, there is no response, or a predetermined time (for example, the first time) In the case where elapse of a predetermined time from the transmission to the other party), the transmission at the predetermined transmission time can be stopped.

  If there is a response from one of the other parties as a result of the transmission from the first transmission partner or any other party at the specified transmission time, the transmission unit Do not do this for any opponent.

  The transmission by the transmission unit, the transmission stoppage, and the like can be controlled by the control unit.

  In addition, as a communication network, in addition to a mobile communication network such as a mobile phone, a combination with a public switched telephone network or the Internet, which is a basic telephone network for connecting a mobile communication network and a fixed telephone, may be exemplified. it can.

  (9) The caller information transmitter may transmit caller information. Examples of the caller information include a telephone number, various identification codes, and an IP address.

  The data transmission unit may take the sender's information and other data.

  Transmission of the caller information or other data by the caller information transmitter or the data transmitter may be controlled by the control unit.

  (10) The videophone function unit is for exchanging video and audio in both directions, and includes a video shooting unit such as a CCD camera, a video display unit such as a liquid crystal display, a video signal processing unit, etc. be able to. The videophone function unit can be controlled by the control unit.

  (11) The hook state detection unit detects that the other party's telephone device has changed from the off-hook state to the on-hook state, for example, by detecting polarity reversal or by turning on / off other signals.

  (12) The line disconnection unit detects, for example, that the other party's telephone device has changed from the line connection state to the line disconnection state, or the other party responds (for example, sends off-hook, voice or other signal). The line can be automatically disconnected when a predetermined time elapses. The line disconnecting unit can be controlled by the control unit.

  (13) The hook control unit is in an off-hook state at the time of outgoing call. Also, for example, by detecting that the other party's telephone device has changed from an off-hook state to an on-hook state, or the other party responds (for example, off-hook, voice or other When a predetermined time elapses after the transmission of the signal, the on-hook state can be automatically established. The hook control unit can be controlled by the control unit.

  (14) The display unit displays the other party's telephone number, the other party's name or name, the other party's code, the current date and time, or other information on various display devices such as liquid crystal, LED, and organic EL. be able to. The display unit can be controlled by the control unit.

C Control unit D Display unit E Hook state detection unit F Hook control unit H Calling unit I Caller information transmission unit L Time measurement unit M Storage unit N Mobile communication network R Transmission partner S Caller T Transmission unit

Claims (12)

A mobile telephone device comprising a receiver and a transmitter,
A current time specifying unit for specifying the current time or date and time;
A storage unit for storing connection information about a predetermined partner and transmission time information for the partner;
In order to call the other party via the mobile communication network, based on the current time or date and time specified by the current time specifying unit, a call is made to a predetermined party at a predetermined transmission time according to the transmission time information stored in the storage unit A telephone device for a supporter who needs assistance. The storage unit stores connection information about a plurality of predetermined partners and transmission time information for the partners,
The transmission unit transmits a call to another partner stored in the storage unit in place of a transmission to the partner when there is no response from the other party within a predetermined period after the transmission. 1. A telephone device for supporters according to 1.   The telephone device for a supporter according to claim 2, wherein the other party is specified in advance for each transmission time. The other partner is 3 or more,
After calling, if there is no response from the calling party within a predetermined period, the call is sent to another party stored in the storage unit instead of sending to the other party, and the other calling party is stored within the predetermined period. The telephone device for a supporter according to claim 2, wherein, when there is no response, a call is sequentially made to another party, and a calling order for the other party is specified in advance for each sending time.   The telephone device for a supporter according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a caller information transmitter that transmits caller information.   The telephone device for a supporter according to claim 1, further comprising a videophone function unit.   The telephone device for a supporter according to claim 1, wherein, in the transmission time information, a transmission partner at any transmission time is different from a transmission partner at any other transmission time.   The transmission unit transmits a call to another partner stored in the storage unit in place of a transmission to the partner when there is no response from the other party within a predetermined period after the transmission. 7. The telephone device for supporters according to 7.   The telephone device for a supporter according to claim 8, wherein the other party is specified in advance for each transmission time. The other partner is 3 or more,
After calling, if there is no response from the calling party within a predetermined period, the call is sent to another party stored in the storage unit instead of sending to the other party, and the other calling party is stored within the predetermined period. 9. The telephone device for a supporter according to claim 8, wherein when there is no response, a call is sequentially sent to another party, and the order of sending to the other party is specified in advance for each transmission time.   The telephone device for a supporter according to any one of claims 7 to 10, further comprising a caller information transmission unit configured to transmit caller information.   The telephone device for a supporter according to any one of claims 7 to 11, which has a videophone function.

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