KR101083381B1 - Apparatus and method for generating and transmitting an emergency signal - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an emergency rescue signal generator and a mobile communication terminal connected thereto, an emergency rescue signal transmission system, and an emergency rescue signal transmission method. The emergency rescue signal transmission system according to an embodiment of the present invention provides a separate short-range communication method. By using the emergency rescue signal generator, when an emergency occurs, an emergency camera can be photographed using a built-in camera without operation of a mobile communication terminal, and the captured image can be transmitted and stored in real time to a remote server through a mobile communication terminal.

Mobile terminal, emergency rescue request

Description

Emergency rescue signal generator and emergency rescue signal transmission method {APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GENERATING AND TRANSMITTING AN EMERGENCY SIGNAL}

The present invention relates to an emergency rescue signal generating apparatus, a mobile communication terminal and an emergency rescue signal transmission system and an emergency rescue signal transmission method connected thereto, and more particularly, an emergency rescue signal having a camera built in a user in an emergency situation. By processing and storing the emergency image captured by the device in real time through the mobile communication terminal to a remote server, the recording time can be extended by overcoming the limitation of the storage capacity of the mobile communication terminal, and the mobile communication terminal is damaged. The present invention relates to an emergency rescue signal generating device, a mobile communication terminal and an emergency rescue signal transmission system connected thereto, and an emergency rescue signal transmission method, which allow the preservation of an emergency image even when the emergency image is captured and damaged as much as before.

Currently, the mobile communication system has enhanced multimedia functions, and in the case of a mobile communication terminal, it supports image capturing and playback and transmission / reception of multimedia files such as pictures and videos through a built-in camera, and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) in a mobile communication network. The server enables wireless transmission and reception of large amounts of multimedia data.

However, a mobile communication terminal having an existing camera may perform shooting in a camera mode when taking a picture, and if the captured picture data is stored, input the counterpart information to be transmitted and then select and transmit the corresponding picture data. In other words, it is necessary to perform a designated task before sending the photographed photo data to the counterpart, which takes some time. Therefore, when taking a picture in case of emergency or emergency and trying to transmit it to the counterpart, it takes a lot of time, and thus it is difficult to cope with the emergency situation because the picture data cannot be transmitted quickly.

Therefore, in recent years, when a user's personal situation occurs using a multimedia function of a mobile communication network, an emergency rescue key having an emergency rescue request function is added to a mobile communication terminal. That is, when the user in danger presses the emergency rescue key, the mobile communication terminal captures the surrounding image using the built-in camera, and informs the guardian who has already designated the captured image through the image transmission function of the MMS server. Personal protection functions are provided for transmission to reporting agencies such as police stations.

The conventional mobile communication terminal providing such a personal protection function operates only when a user in danger situation directly presses the emergency rescue key of the mobile communication terminal, and therefore cannot operate in a situation where the mobile communication terminal is not carried. In addition, even when a user presses the emergency rescue key of the mobile communication terminal to operate the camera of the mobile communication terminal, a criminal may notice that the user is attempting an emergency rescue request, which may cause a rather dangerous situation. . In addition, since the transmission process is performed after storing the captured image in the memory of the mobile communication terminal, there is a problem that the shooting time is limited due to the limitation of the storage capacity of the mobile communication terminal.

The present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, an object of the present invention is to provide an emergency rescue signal generation device capable of emergency rescue request, even when an emergency situation occurs according to the restriction of the use of the mobile communication terminal, the emergency situation To provide.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a mobile communication terminal capable of receiving an emergency rescue request signal and image data / audio data connected to the emergency rescue signal generator and transmitting the received emergency rescue request signal to a remote server.

In addition, the object of the present invention is to shoot an emergency situation without a direct operation of the mobile communication terminal using a separate emergency rescue signal generator with a built-in camera, regardless of the restrictions of use and storage capacity of the mobile communication terminal, The present invention provides an emergency rescue signal transmission system capable of transmitting and storing in real time to a remote server via a mobile communication terminal.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an emergency rescue signal transmission method in the emergency rescue signal transmission system.

Emergency rescue signal generating apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object is composed of an emergency rescue key, an image photographing unit, a wireless communication unit and a control unit, when the emergency rescue key is operated, video data and voice Generates data and transmits it in real time to a mobile communication terminal capable of short-range communication.

At this time, the emergency signal generator is a wearable body, and further comprises a battery which is an internal power supply. The image capturing unit may include a camera configured to perform image input; A microphone for performing voice input; And a video and audio codec for compressing the video and audio signals generated from the camera and the microphone into digital data to generate the video and audio data. The control unit may transmit an emergency rescue request signal together with the video data and audio data when the emergency rescue key is operated.

According to an aspect of the present invention, a mobile communication terminal includes a wireless communication unit for short-range communication, a key input unit, a display unit, an RF transceiver, a storage unit, and a control unit, and includes real-time image data transmitted from an emergency signal transmission apparatus capable of short-range communication; Receives voice data and transmits it to the base station.

At this time, the mobile communication terminal further comprises a GPS unit for receiving its location information, the control unit, when the emergency rescue request signal is received from the emergency signal generator, the location information of the own terminal and the pre-stored receiving terminal An emergency rescue request message including a telephone number may be generated and transmitted to the base station.

Emergency rescue signal transmission system according to an aspect of the present invention, the emergency rescue signal is provided, the emergency rescue signal generating device for generating a real-time transmission of the image data and audio data when the emergency rescue key is operated; A first mobile communication terminal which receives the video data and audio data transmitted from the emergency rescue signal generator and transmits in real time; A base station for receiving and transmitting the video data and audio data transmitted from the first mobile communication terminal in real time; And an emergency image processing server which receives the image data and the audio data transmitted from the base station, converts the image data and the audio data into an emergency image file, and stores the converted image.

In this case, the emergency rescue signal generator may generate an emergency rescue request signal and periodically transmit the emergency rescue key when the emergency rescue key is operated. The first mobile communication terminal may generate an emergency rescue request message including its own location information and a phone number of a pre-stored receiving terminal to transmit to the base station. The base station may transmit an emergency rescue request message including the location information of the first mobile communication terminal to the receiving terminal. The emergency image processing server may transmit the emergency image file to a second preset mobile communication terminal and stream the emergency image file to the second mobile communication terminal.

An emergency signal transmission method for transmitting an emergency signal to a mobile communication terminal by an emergency rescue signal generating apparatus capable of short-range communication according to an aspect of the present invention, comprising: collecting an image signal and an audio signal when an emergency rescue key is operated; Generating video data and audio data by compressing the video signal and the audio signal into digital data; And transmitting the image data and the audio data to a mobile communication terminal in real time.

At this time, the method, if the emergency rescue key is operated, generating an emergency rescue request signal; And transmitting the emergency rescue request signal to a mobile communication terminal.

An emergency rescue signal transmission method in a mobile communication terminal according to an aspect of the present invention, comprising: receiving video data and audio data transmitted in real time from an emergency rescue signal generator capable of short-range communication; And transmitting the video data and the audio data to a base station in real time.

The method may further include receiving an emergency rescue request signal periodically transmitted from the emergency rescue signal generator capable of short-range communication; And generating an emergency rescue request message including its location information in response to the emergency rescue request signal to the base station. In addition, the emergency rescue request message may include a telephone number of a pre-stored receiving terminal.

An emergency rescue signal transmission method in an emergency image processing server according to an aspect of the present invention, comprising: generating and storing an emergency image file by converting image data and audio data transmitted from a base station in real time; And transmitting the emergency image file to a mobile communication terminal of a preset guardian.

In this case, the method may further comprise the step of streaming the emergency image file, when the access request of the mobile communication terminal of the guardian.

According to the present invention, by recording the image taken by the built-in camera of the separate emergency rescue signal generation device in real time to the remote server via the mobile communication terminal, by overcoming the limitation of the storage capacity of the mobile communication terminal to take the shooting time Can be extended. In addition, instead of storing the emergency rescue image in the mobile communication terminal, the base station stores it for a predetermined time and only discloses it to a third party if a certain requirement is met, so that the problem of personal privacy can be prevented in advance. .

Furthermore, when the camera operation signal is exposed to an external attacker by using the camera's operation signal as a flash or the like, the camera operation signal can also function as a safety means for protecting the user from the external attacker.

In addition, according to the present invention, even when the mobile communication terminal is not carried by shooting a site using a separate emergency signal generator, it is possible to request an emergency rescue even if the mobile communication terminal is not carried. Rescue can be requested more safely by preventing criminals from noticing whether or not a rescue is being requested.

In addition, according to the present invention, since the mobile communication terminal is used as an input / output means of data, the power consumption of the mobile communication terminal can be minimized to maintain the power of the mobile communication terminal for a long time so that the user's location can be determined. .

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, embodiments of the present invention may be modified in various other forms, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below. Embodiments of the present invention are provided to more fully describe the present invention to those skilled in the art. In addition, it should be considered that elements of the drawings attached to the present specification may be enlarged or reduced for convenience of description.

In an emergency rescue signal transmission system according to an embodiment of the present invention, when a user presses an emergency rescue key provided in the emergency rescue signal generator, the emergency rescue signal generator operates an integrated camera and microphone. At this time, the camera and microphone capture and record the scene and voice. Then, the captured video and audio data is transmitted in real time to the mobile communication terminal by short-range communication. In addition, when the emergency rescue signal is pressed, the emergency rescue signal generator generates an emergency rescue request signal and transmits it to the mobile communication terminal.

Meanwhile, the mobile communication terminal transmits the video and audio data received from the emergency signal generator to the base station in real time. In addition, when the mobile communication terminal receives the emergency rescue request signal, the mobile communication terminal generates an emergency rescue request message including its location information and a phone number of a previously stored receiving terminal and transmits the emergency rescue request message to the base station.

On the other hand, the base station transmits the video and audio data transmitted from the mobile communication terminal to the emergency image processing server. In addition, the base station transmits an emergency rescue request message including the location information of the mobile communication terminal to the receiving terminal included in the emergency rescue request message.

Meanwhile, the emergency image processing server converts and receives the received image and audio data into an emergency image file. Then, the emergency image processing server transmits the emergency image file to the mobile communication terminal of the preset guardian. In addition, the emergency image processing server may transmit the emergency image file to various reporting agencies according to the user's setting.

In the present invention, the mobile communication terminal is used as a transmission relay means for transmitting the video and audio data captured by the emergency rescue signal generator to the base station.

Hereinafter, an emergency rescue signal transmission system and an emergency rescue signal transmission method using an emergency rescue signal generator and a mobile communication terminal connected thereto according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

First, Figure 1 is a block diagram of an emergency rescue signal transmission system according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a detailed configuration diagram of the emergency rescue signal transmission system shown in FIG. 1 and 2, the emergency rescue signal transmission system includes an emergency rescue signal generator 100, a mobile communication terminal 200, the base station 300 and the emergency image processing server 400. In addition, the emergency rescue signal transmission system may further include a guardian's mobile communication terminal 500 according to a user's setting.

The emergency rescue signal generator 100 may be short-range communication, and the short-range communication includes infrared communication, Bluetooth, and the like. In addition, the emergency signal generator 100 is preferably wearable on the body. For example, the emergency rescue signal generator 100 may be implemented in the form of a necklace, a ring, a watch.

The emergency rescue signal generating apparatus 100 includes an emergency rescue key 110, an image photographing unit, a camera 120, a microphone 130, an image and audio codec 140, a wireless communication unit 150, and a controller 160. Equipped. Here, the image capturing unit includes a camera 120 and a microphone 130.

In the emergency rescue signal generator 100, when an emergency rescue key 110 is pressed, the built-in camera 120 and the microphone 130 are operated to perform video recording and audio recording for emergency situations. To perform. In addition, the emergency signal generator 100 transmits the captured image and audio data to the mobile communication terminal 200 in real time.

Referring to the specific configuration of the emergency rescue signal generating device 100, the emergency rescue key 110 may be implemented as a single function key, or may be implemented as a predetermined number of function keys. When the emergency rescue key 110 is pressed, transmission of the emergency image and the emergency rescue request signal is started. The camera 120 generates a video signal by photographing a scene situation. The microphone 130 records ambient voice. The video and audio codec 140 generates video and audio data by compressing the video and audio signals generated from the camera 120 and the microphone 130 into digital data. The wireless communication unit 150 transmits the video data and the audio data to the mobile communication terminal. The controller 160 controls the overall operation of the emergency signal generator 100, that is, the camera 120, the microphone 130, the image and audio codec 140, and the wireless communication unit 150 according to the operation of the emergency rescue key 110. Control the operation of

Here, the emergency rescue key 110 photographs the scene situation with the camera 120, records the surrounding voice with the microphone 130, and then takes the captured image and the recorded voice through the mobile communication terminal 200 and the emergency image. One touch key for direct real-time transmission to the processing server 400.

That is, when the user operates the emergency rescue key 110 of the emergency rescue signal generator 100, the mobile communication terminal 200 is operated without the operation of the mobile communication terminal 200 even when the user does not carry the mobile communication terminal 200. 200 and the base station 300 may transmit and store the image and audio taken to the external emergency image processing server 400 to store and process, and may also request an emergency rescue.

Meanwhile, the mobile communication terminal 200 includes a wireless communication unit, an input unit, a display unit, an RF transceiver, a storage unit, a GPS unit, a power supply unit, a codec, a handset unit, and a controller. Here, the wireless communication unit performs short-range communication with the emergency rescue signal generator 100. The input unit includes a plurality of keys, and provides key data corresponding to a key pressed by the user to the controller. The display unit displays state information, a video, a still image, and the like, generated during the operation of the mobile communication terminal. Radio frequency (RF) transceiver performs wireless communication with the base station 300 through an antenna. The storage unit stores a program for processing and controlling the control unit and temporary data generated during execution of various programs. The GPS unit calculates location information by receiving its location data from a GPS satellite. The power supply unit lowers the voltage applied from the battery to an appropriate DC voltage level and provides it to each component of the terminal. The codec and handset are voice input / output means used for telephone calls and voice recording. The controller controls the overall operation of the mobile communication terminal. For example, it performs processing and control for voice call and data communication, and controls operations for transmitting location information and emergency image to the base station in case of an emergency in accordance with the present invention in addition to the normal function. Therefore, in the following description of the normal processing and control of each component will be omitted.

Specifically, in the mobile communication terminal 200, when the emergency rescue key 110 is operated in the emergency signal generator 100, the wireless communication unit is synchronized with the emergency rescue signal generator 100 is connected. At this time, the video data and audio data transmitted from the emergency rescue signal generating apparatus 100 through the wireless communication unit. At the same time, the received image data and audio data are transmitted in real time to the base station 300 through the RF transceiver.

In addition, the mobile communication terminal 200 may include a Global Positioning System (hereinafter, referred to as a 'GPS unit'), and receives location data from a GPS satellite through a GPS unit and based on the received data. The location of the mobile communication terminal 200 can be calculated. That is, when the emergency rescue key 110 is input from the emergency rescue signal generator 100, the mobile communication terminal 200 passes through the base station 300 to the mobile communication terminal and various reporting organizations corresponding to the received number. The emergency rescue request message including the location information of the mobile communication terminal 200 may be transmitted. Since the location information is calculated through the GPS unit and a conventionally known location tracking algorithm, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Meanwhile, the base station 300 is a mobile communication network, and provides a network for wireless data communication between a mobile communication terminal 200 of a user, a mobile communication terminal of a specific receiver, and an external emergency image processing server 400. do. For example, a communication channel between the mobile communication terminal 200 of the user and the mobile communication terminal of a specific receiver is formed to process transmission and reception of voice and data. In addition, the present invention provides a communication path for transmitting and receiving messages between the mobile communication terminal 200 of the user, the mobile communication terminal of the specific receiver, and the emergency image processing server 400. That is, the base station 300 receives the image data and the audio data from the mobile communication terminal 200, and transmits the image data and the audio data received through the communication path in real time to the emergency image processing server 400.

Meanwhile, the emergency image processing server 400 receives the image data and the audio data transmitted from the base station 300, converts the image data into the emergency image file, and stores the converted image file. Then, according to the user's settings, and transmits the emergency image file to the mobile communication terminal 500 of the guardian previously stored. In this case, when the access request is received from the guardian's mobile communication terminal 500, the emergency image processing server 400 streams the emergency image file to the guardian's mobile communication terminal 500. Here, streaming refers to the playback of voice, video and animation in real time without downloading.

Accordingly, in the emergency rescue signal transmission system according to one embodiment of the present invention, an emergency signal is input when an emergency rescue key 110 provided in a separate emergency rescue signal generator 100 is input by a user in an emergency situation. The camera 110 embedded in the generating device 100 captures an emergency situation of the site and simultaneously transfers the captured image to the external emergency image processing server 400 through the mobile communication terminal 200 and the base station 300. It can be saved in real time. As a result, the user can request emergency rescue from the offender's eyes without operating the mobile communication terminal, and can extend the recording time by overcoming the limitation of the storage capacity of the mobile communication terminal. Evidence can be secured by capturing as much emergency video as possible until the mobile communication terminal is damaged and preserving emergency video even if it is damaged. In addition, even if the mobile communication terminal is destroyed, the stored data is not damaged at all, and furthermore, since the transmitted data is stored in a server accessible only by a limited person, there is no problem of privacy exposure due to loss of the mobile communication terminal.

Next, a process of transmitting an emergency image and an emergency rescue request signal in an emergency rescue signal transmission system using the emergency rescue signal generator and the mobile communication terminal connected thereto will be described with reference to FIG. 3.

In a method for transmitting an emergency rescue signal to a mobile communication terminal in an emergency rescue signal generator according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the emergency rescue key is operated, operating a camera and a microphone, and images input from the camera and the microphone Converting a signal and an audio signal into digital data to generate image data and audio data; and transmitting the image data and audio data to a mobile communication terminal in real time.

In the emergency rescue signal transmission system according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the emergency rescue key is operated in the emergency rescue signal generator, the video data and the audio data are generated and transmitted to the mobile communication terminal in real time. And receiving the image data and the audio data from the mobile communication terminal and transmitting them in real time to a base station, receiving the image data and the audio data from the base station and transmitting them to the emergency image processing server in real time, and the emergency image. The processing server is configured to receive the image data and the audio data, and convert the received image data and the audio data into an emergency image file and store the same. The emergency image processing server may further include transmitting the emergency image file to a preset guardian's mobile communication terminal and streaming the emergency image file to the guardian's mobile communication terminal.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a process of transmitting an emergency image in an emergency rescue signal generator and an emergency image transmission system using a mobile communication terminal connected thereto.

As shown in FIG. 3, when an emergency rescue key of the emergency rescue signal generator 100 is input (S303, YES), the emergency rescue signal generator 100 operates a built-in camera and a microphone. At this time, the camera starts to shoot the scene situation, the microphone records the voice heard in the field. Then, the emergency signal generator 100 generates the image data and the audio data by compressing the photographed image and the recorded voice into digital data (S305). Then, the video data and audio data generated in the user's mobile communication terminal 200 is transmitted in real time (S307).

Although not shown, when the emergency rescue key is operated in the emergency rescue signal generator 100, an emergency rescue request signal is generated and transmitted along with the video data and the audio data to the mobile communication terminal 200. Here, it is preferable to set the emergency rescue request signal to be transmitted periodically.

At the same time, if the emergency rescue key of the emergency signal generator 100 is operated, the user's mobile communication terminal 200 is connected in synchronization with the emergency signal generator 100. That is, the mobile communication terminal 200 receives an emergency rescue request signal and video data and audio data transmitted from the emergency rescue signal generator 100 in real time (S309), and receives the received video data and audio data from a base station (near base station). 300) (S311).

In addition, although not shown, the mobile communication terminal 200 generates an emergency rescue request message including the location information of the received mobile communication terminal and telephone numbers of various reporting agencies for the received emergency rescue request signal. The base station 300 transmits. Here, the own location information may be calculated by receiving location data from a GPS satellite through the GPS unit of the mobile communication terminal 200.

In addition, the base station 300 transmits the video data and the audio data transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 200 of the user to the emergency image processing server 400 (S313).

In addition, although not shown, the base station 300, the mobile communication terminal 200 of the user to the receiving mobile communication terminal and the various reporting agencies corresponding to the number included in the emergency rescue request message transmitted from the user's mobile communication terminal 200 Send the emergency rescue request message containing the location information of the.

In addition, the emergency image processing server 400 receives the image data and the audio data transmitted from the base station 300, converts it into an emergency image file and stores it (S315). At this time, the emergency image processing server 400 may transmit the emergency image file to the mobile communication terminal 500 of the preset guardian (S317). Then, when a connection request is generated from the guardian's mobile communication terminal 500, the emergency video file is streamed to the guardian's mobile communication terminal 500 (S319).

Therefore, according to the emergency rescue signal transmission method in the emergency rescue signal transmission system according to an embodiment of the present invention, when an emergency occurs, the user can be worn on the body even when the user does not carry the mobile communication terminal, By using the emergency rescue signal generator, it is possible to transmit and process the emergency image captured by the camera built in the emergency rescue signal generator to the remote server through the mobile communication terminal in real time, thereby limiting the storage capacity of the mobile communication terminal. In addition to prolonging the recording time by overcoming, as well as to capture the maximum amount of emergency video up to the moment immediately before the breakage of the mobile communication terminal to enable the preservation of the emergency image even if damaged. In addition, when the user is in an emergency situation, the user may request an emergency rescue from the offender's eyes without the operation of the mobile communication terminal. Another method of the present invention, when exposing the camera operation to the outside, such as a flash, the external attacker is aware that he is being photographed, and can also function as so-called self-defense means to stop further attack.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment and the accompanying drawings, but is intended to be limited by the appended claims, and various forms of substitution, modification, and within the scope not departing from the technical spirit of the present invention described in the claims. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that changes are possible.

1 is a block diagram of an emergency rescue signal transmission system using an emergency rescue signal generator and a mobile communication terminal connected thereto according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a detailed configuration diagram of an emergency rescue signal transmission system using the emergency rescue signal generator shown in FIG. 1 and a mobile communication terminal connected thereto.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a process of transmitting an emergency image in an emergency rescue signal transmission system.

Claims (19)

delete delete delete delete delete delete delete An emergency rescue signal generator comprising an emergency rescue key, a camera and a microphone, and when the emergency rescue key is manipulated, the emergency rescue signal generator generates image data and audio data and transmits them in real time; A first mobile communication terminal receiving a video data and an audio data transmitted from the emergency rescue signal generator as a device separate from the emergency rescue signal generator; A base station for receiving and transmitting the video data and audio data transmitted from the first mobile communication terminal in real time; And Emergency rescue signal transmission system comprising an emergency image processing server for receiving the image data and audio data transmitted from the base station to convert the image data to an emergency image file. The method of claim 8, The emergency rescue signal generator is configured to generate an emergency rescue request signal and periodically transmit the emergency rescue key when the emergency rescue key is operated. 10. The method of claim 9, The first mobile communication terminal, the emergency rescue signal transmission system, characterized in that for generating an emergency rescue request message including its location information and a pre-stored telephone number of the receiving terminal to transmit to the base station. The method of claim 10, The base station, the emergency rescue signal transmission system characterized in that for transmitting the emergency rescue request message containing the location information of the first mobile communication terminal. The method of claim 8, The emergency image processing server transmits the emergency image file to a second preset mobile communication terminal, and streams the emergency image file to the second mobile communication terminal. delete delete delete delete delete In the emergency rescue signal transmission method in the emergency image processing server, In an emergency rescue device generating device having an emergency rescue key, a camera and a microphone as a device separate from the mobile communication terminal, when the emergency rescue key is operated, the video data and the audio data generated by the camera and the microphone are moved. Generating and storing an emergency image file by converting the received image data and the voice data in real time through a communication terminal and a base station; And And transmitting the emergency image file to a mobile communication terminal of a preset guardian. The method of claim 18, And when the access request of the mobile communication terminal of the guardian is received, streaming the emergency video file.

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