JPH1169403A - Location recognition method and location display device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To recognize the location of a call origination electronic equipment by originating recognition signals only at the time of receiving specified signals from the outside. SOLUTION: When a portable telephone set owner is captured, when a switch 3 is turned into a conducting state, the recognition signals are outputted from a transmitter 5, the location is recognized from the outside and he/she is rescued. In the meantime, even when the captured owner can not operate the switch 3, when the switch 2 is in the conducting state, when the third person of the outside becomes suspicious as there is no communication from the portable telephone owner and transmits the specified signals through an antenna for PHS, a receiver 4 receives the specified signals, a recognition signal output circuit 7 is operated and thus, the recognition signals are outputted from the transmitter 5. As a result, whether the switch 3 is turned on or off, when the switch 2 is in the conducting state, the recognition signals are outputted from the transmitter 5, the location is recognized from the outside and the rescue is made possible.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method for recognizing the location of an electronic device using a transmitting means built in the electronic device such as a mobile phone or a pager, and a location display device used for the method. It is.

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2. Description of the Related Art A conventional location display device is provided with a transmitter and receives a signal from the transmitter to recognize the location of the location display device.

[0003]

The conventional location display device as described above is convenient when the target person is secretly possessed and the person is pursued, but it is difficult to invite privacy. Problems arise.

[0004] On the other hand, there are many cases in which perverts and criminals abduct or confine women and children.
In such a case, it is possible to make a woman or a child carry a location display device in advance and catch a signal transmitted from the location display device in the event of being abducted or confined to identify the location. Although it is conceivable, there is a case where it is not possible to perform the transmission operation even if the user has the location display device.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and even if an abducted person cannot perform a transmission operation, a recognition signal is transmitted by receiving a specific signal from the outside. The present invention focuses on the fact that the location of the person can be recognized, and the invention has been invented because the recognition of the PHS antenna has been further facilitated by the spread of the antenna.

[0006]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for receiving a recognition signal from an electronic device comprising a receiving means and a transmitting means for transmitting a recognition signal for recognizing the own location. A method of externally recognizing the location of the device, wherein the transmitting unit transmits the recognition signal only when the receiving unit receives a specific signal from the outside, and the location of the electronic device is transmitted. Is recognized.

According to the present invention, when a specific signal is transmitted from the outside without a user of the electronic device performing an operation for generating a recognition signal, the recognition signal is transmitted in response to the specific signal. That is, the location of the holder can be recognized.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the recognition signal is received from an electronic device provided with a receiving means and a transmitting means for transmitting a recognition signal for recognizing the location of the device, and the device is externally received by the device. A method of recognizing the location of the electronic device, wherein the transmitting unit transmits the recognition signal only when the receiving unit receives a specific signal from the outside, and the location of the electronic device is recognized. The transmitting means is provided with a means for transmitting a recognition signal by itself even when a specific signal from the outside is not received.

According to the present invention, it is possible to transmit a recognition signal with the intention of the owner of the electronic device without transmitting a specific signal from outside. That is, it is possible for the third party to request rescue before the third party feels unusual.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the recognition signal is received from an electronic device provided with a receiving unit and a transmitting unit for transmitting a recognition signal for recognizing the location of the device, and the device is externally received by the device. A method of recognizing the location of the electronic device, wherein the transmitting unit transmits the recognition signal only when the receiving unit receives a specific signal from the outside, and the location of the electronic device is recognized. Means for blocking a specific signal from the outside is provided.

In the present invention, a means for blocking a specific signal from the outside is provided. Therefore, in the case where privacy protection is the primary purpose, if a specific signal from the outside is blocked, a third signal can be obtained. The person will not be aware of its location.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the recognition signal is received from an electronic device provided with a receiving device and a transmitting device for transmitting a recognition signal for recognizing the location of the device, and the device is externally received by the device. A method of recognizing the location of the electronic device, wherein the transmitting unit transmits the recognition signal only when the receiving unit receives a specific signal from the outside, and the location of the electronic device is recognized. A recognition signal transmitted from an electronic device is received at least at three external locations to recognize the location of the electronic device.

According to the present invention, since the recognition signal transmitted from the electronic device is received at least at three external locations, the location can be accurately recognized in a short time by the triangular detection method.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the recognition signal is received from an electronic device provided with a receiving device and a transmitting device for transmitting a recognition signal for recognizing the location of the device, and the device is externally received by the device. A method of recognizing the location of the electronic device, wherein the transmitting unit transmits the recognition signal only when the receiving unit receives a specific signal from the outside, and the location of the electronic device is recognized. It is characterized in that a recognition signal transmitted from an electronic device is received by a PHS antenna to recognize the location of the electronic device.

In the present invention, since the recognition signal transmitted from the electronic device is received by the PHS antenna, recognition in a considerably wide range is possible.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic device provided with communication means for communicating with an external device, further comprising a transmission means for transmitting a recognition signal for recognizing its own location separately from the communication means, The location display device is characterized in that the transmission means transmits the recognition signal only when a specific signal from the outside is received, and causes the outside to recognize its own location.

According to the present invention, when a specific signal is transmitted from the outside without a user of the electronic device performing an operation for generating a recognition signal, the recognition signal is transmitted in response to the specific signal. That is, the location of the holder can be recognized.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic device provided with communication means for communicating with an external device, further comprising a transmission means for transmitting a recognition signal for recognizing its own location separately from the communication means, The transmitting means transmits the recognition signal only when a specific signal from the outside is received, and in a location display device characterized by externally recognizing its own location, the transmitting means includes: A means for transmitting a recognition signal by itself even when the specific signal is not received is provided.

According to the present invention, it is possible to transmit a recognition signal with the intention of the owner of the electronic device without transmitting a specific signal from outside. In other words, it is possible for a third party to request rescue before he / she feels unusual.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic device provided with communication means for communicating with the outside, further comprising a transmission means for transmitting a recognition signal for recognizing its own location, separately from the communication means, In the location display device, the transmitting unit transmits the recognition signal only when a specific signal from the outside is received, thereby causing the external device to recognize its own location. And a dedicated switch for operating the transmission means.

In the present invention, since a dedicated switch for operating the transmitting means is provided in addition to the switch for the communication means, the switch for the communication means can be turned off by an abductee or the like, and no communication means is required. In such a case, the recognition signal can be transmitted by operating the dedicated switch.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic device provided with communication means for communicating with an external device, further comprising a transmission means for transmitting a recognition signal for recognizing its own location separately from the communication means, In the location display device, wherein the transmitting unit transmits the recognition signal only when a specific signal from the outside is received, and externally recognizes its own location. It is configured such that electricity is always supplied and the transmission means can be operated even when the communication means is not used.

In the present invention, since the receiving section of the communication means is always supplied with electricity and the transmission means can be operated even when the communication means is not used, the communication means can be operated by an abductee or the like. Even if the switch is turned off or communication means is unnecessary, a recognition signal can be transmitted.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic device provided with communication means for communicating with an external device, further comprising a transmission means for transmitting a recognition signal for recognizing its own location separately from the communication means, The transmitting means transmits the recognition signal only when a specific signal from the outside is received, and in a location display device characterized by allowing the outside to recognize its own location, a specific signal from the outside, A means for shutting off is provided.

In the present invention, in the case where the protection of privacy is the primary purpose, if a specific signal from the outside is blocked,
No third party will be aware of your location.

[0026]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The drawings all show embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a portable telephone incorporating the present location display device, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a main part thereof, and FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a state where the portable telephone is recognized by a triangular detection method. .

FIG. 1 shows an ordinary portable telephone. This portable telephone 1 is provided with special switches 2 and 3 on its side.

FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of a location display device built in the portable telephone 1, in which a general receiver 4 and a transmitter 5 are also connected via a general communication circuit 6. I have.

A recognition signal output circuit 7 for outputting a recognition signal for recognizing its own location is connected in parallel with the communication circuit 6, and is connected between the receiver 4 and the recognition signal output circuit 7. The switch 2 is connected to the recognition signal output circuit 7.
Is connected to the switch 3 for independently operating the recognition signal output circuit 7.

Then, when the switch 2 is conducting,
When the receiver 4 receives a specific signal from outside, the recognition signal output circuit 7 operates and the transmitter 5 outputs a recognition signal.

The recognition signal is created by encryption or the like from the viewpoint of privacy protection, and since this device is used only in an emergency such as abduction or confinement, it is used at the request of a family member or, in some cases, by the police with its own authority. It is preferable to be able to do so.

Even when the receiver 4 does not receive a specific signal from the outside, when the switch 3 is turned on, the recognition signal output circuit 7 operates in the same manner as described above, and the recognition signal is output from the transmitter 5. Is output.

On the other hand, when the switch 2 is off,
Even if the receiver 4 receives a specific signal from the outside, the recognition signal output circuit 7 does not operate, and the recognition signal is not output from the transmitter 5.

Note that communication such as ordinary conversation is executed by the communication circuit 6.

When the recognition signal is output from the transmitter 5, as shown in FIG. 3, the recognition signal is received by at least three PHS antennas 8, 8, and 8 in the vicinity of the portable telephone 1, and is detected by a triangular detection method. The location of the mobile phone 1 is recognized.

Therefore, if the owner of the mobile phone 1 is abducted and the switch 3 is turned on by operating the switch 3, a recognition signal is output from the transmitter 5 and the location of the mobile phone 1 is determined to be external. Will be recognized and rescued.

On the other hand, it is assumed that the switch 2 is in a conductive state. However, if the abducted person cannot operate the switch 3, there is no communication from an outside third party from the owner of the mobile phone 1. Have a distrust of the PHS antenna 8
When the specific signal is transmitted through the receiver 4, the receiver 4 receives the specific signal, and the recognition signal output circuit 7 operates, so that the recognition signal is output from the transmitter 5 and, eventually, the transmitter 5
A recognition signal is output from the device, and its location can be recognized from the outside and rescued.

Note that the switches 2 and 3 are mounted at different locations from ordinary operation switches so that they cannot be found by a criminal or the like.

Further, it is possible to output a plurality of recognition signals to the mobile phone 1 so that even if one of the signals is known to a third party,
The other recognition signal may not be known to a third party.

Further, the present invention can be applied not only to ordinary mobile phones but also to electronic devices including communication devices such as the Internet.
By assigning a unique calling number or a homepage address to each of a plurality of electronic devices, it is possible to recognize the location of a specific electronic device from among a plurality of different electronic devices in the same area.

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According to the first aspect of the present invention, when a specific signal is transmitted from outside without the holder of the electronic device performing an operation for generating a recognition signal, the recognition signal is transmitted in response to the specific signal. It is possible to recognize the location of the electronic device, that is, the location of the holder.

Therefore, a person who has been abducted or confined can be rescued earlier because a third party can recognize his / her whereabouts even when his or her liberty is deprived.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to transmit a recognition signal with the intention of the owner of the electronic device without transmitting a specific signal from outside.

Therefore, it is possible for the third party to request rescue before the third party feels unusual.

In the third invention, means for blocking a specific signal from the outside is provided, and in the case where protection of privacy is the primary purpose, if a specific signal from the outside is blocked, the third means. The person will not be aware of its location.

According to the fourth aspect, since the recognition signal transmitted from the electronic device is received at at least three external locations, the location can be accurately recognized in a short time by the triangular detection method.

In the fifth aspect, since the recognition signal transmitted from the electronic device is received by the existing PHS antenna, it is not necessary to separately prepare a dedicated transceiver.

Further, since the number of PHS antennas is continuously increasing, recognition in a considerably wide range is possible.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, when a specific signal is transmitted from outside without the owner of the electronic device performing an operation for generating a recognition signal, the recognition signal is transmitted in response to the specific signal. , That is, the location of the holder.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, it is possible to transmit a recognition signal with the intention of the owner of the electronic device without transmitting a specific signal from outside. Therefore, it is possible for a third party to request a rescue before feeling unusual.

In the eighth invention, a dedicated switch for operating the transmitting means is provided in addition to the switch for the communication means. Therefore, the switch for the communication means can be turned off by an abductee or the like, or the communication means can be turned off. Even if is not necessary, it is possible to transmit a recognition signal by operating a dedicated switch.

In the ninth invention, since the receiving section of the communication means is always supplied with electricity and the transmission means can be operated even when the communication means is not in use, the communication is performed by a kidnapped person or the like. Switch off the means,
Even in a state where the body is deprived of freedom, it is possible to transmit a recognition signal.

According to the tenth aspect, in the case where protection of privacy is the primary purpose, if a specific signal from the outside is cut off, its location is not recognized by a third party.

Further, when the present invention device is carried by a wandering elderly person or a child who goes to a cram school, the location of the device becomes clear in real time, which is convenient.

A contract can be made in advance with a telephone company such as NTT so that the information can be used personally without necessarily including crimes such as abduction and confinement.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a device representing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic test diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Mobile telephone 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 Receiver 5 Transmitter 6 Communication circuit 7 Recognition signal output circuit 8 PHS antenna

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. An electronic device, comprising: a receiving unit; and a transmitting unit that transmits a recognition signal for recognizing a location of the device. The receiving unit receives the recognition signal from an electronic device and externally recognizes the location of the device. Wherein the transmitting means transmits the recognition signal only when the receiving means receives a specific signal from the outside, thereby recognizing the location of the electronic device. Method. 2. The location recognition method according to claim 1, wherein said transmitting means includes means for transmitting a recognition signal by itself even when a specific signal from outside is not received. 3. The location recognition method according to claim 1, further comprising means for blocking a specific signal from outside. 4. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein a recognition signal transmitted from the electronic device is received at least at three external locations to recognize the location of the electronic device. The location recognition method described. 5. The recognition signal transmitted from the electronic device is PH
The location recognition method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the location of the electronic device is recognized by receiving the electronic device with an S antenna. 6. An electronic device provided with communication means for communication with the outside, further comprising a transmission means for transmitting a recognition signal for recognizing its own location separately from said communication means,
The location display device, wherein the transmission means transmits the recognition signal only when a specific signal from the outside is received, and causes the outside to recognize its own location. 7. The location display device according to claim 6, wherein said transmitting means includes means for transmitting a recognition signal by itself even when a specific signal from the outside is not received. 8. The location display device according to claim 7, wherein a dedicated switch for operating the transmitting means is provided in addition to the switch for the communication means. 9. The communication device according to claim 6, wherein electricity is always supplied to a receiving unit of the communication unit, and the transmission unit can be operated even when the communication unit is not used. Location display device as described. 10. The location recognition method according to claim 6, further comprising means for blocking a specific signal from outside.