KR101521905B1 - System, apparatus and method for notifying location of object - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus, a method, and an apparatus for notifying a user of a position where a forgotten position is located, more particularly, Generating a paging radio signal including the code and transmitting the paging radio signal using short range wireless communication; A position notification device is installed in the object, and after checking the identification code in the paging radio signal received from the paging device or other device, it is detected whether the call is a legitimate call, and then the strength of the paging radio signal is detected, And the position of the object is indicated by the intensity.

Description

Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a system, apparatus,

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a system, apparatus, and method for notifying a position of an object, and more particularly, to a system, apparatus, and method for notifying a position of an object.

 Various home appliances such as a television receiver, a set-top box, a video recorder, an audio device, an air purifier, and an air conditioner are configured to remotely control operation by a remote control, thereby giving convenience to the user.

While these remote controllers have convenience of operation, they operate in a one-to-one correspondence with home appliances, they are small in size, are used while being moved, and have a characteristic of unconsciously placing them anywhere after operating by various people. It becomes troublesome to find each time when it is easy to use.

In addition to the remote control of household appliances as described above, items such as keys, wallets, and the like are liable to be lost by the user when the goods are not stored in a predetermined place.

Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 10-1997-0060994 (published on Aug. 12, 1997) discloses a remote controller having a calling function for generating an alarm sound from a remote controller by pressing a pager in a home appliance so that the remote controller of the home appliance can be located, Method is described. According to the disclosed technology, there is provided a remote control having a calling function in a home appliance, the remote control comprising: remote calling signal generating means for generating a radio calling signal in response to a remote calling key input from the home appliance; And a paging signal receiving means for receiving a paging key signal from the remote controller wirelessly and generating an alarm signal.

Korean Patent No. 10-1023321 (Registered Mar. 10, 2011) discloses an apparatus, method, and system for searching for objects using RF communication capable of detecting items that are likely to be lost using wireless communication. A communication unit communicably connected to the communication module; An output unit for informing specific information; And a control unit for notifying a user that the specific object has been searched through the output unit when a response signal to a signal transmitted through the communication unit in a format used by a communication module coupled to the specific object is received, The communication unit has directivity and is connected to be capable of communicating with a communication module located in a direction to which the communication unit is oriented. According to the disclosed technique, it is possible to conveniently find various lost items with a single device, thereby minimizing the effort and time required to search for lost items.

In the case of an existing remote control having a calling function for generating an alarm sound as described above, it is necessary not only to install a separate calling device in the home appliance but also to generate a warning sound, It still has the disadvantage of not being easy to find. In addition, in the case of the existing object searching apparatus using the RF communication as described above, there is still a disadvantage that the object searching apparatus is lost as in the case of the existing remote controller because a separate object searching apparatus is required.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-1997-0060994 Korean Patent No. 10-1023321

An object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus, a method and an apparatus for notifying a position of an object that a user has forgotten the position of the object.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a wireless communication system including a wireless communication unit that wirelessly communicates with a wireless communication device, A stuff calling device; And a controller for detecting the strength of the paging radio signal after identifying the paging radio signal from the paging radio signal received from the paging device or other device and identifying whether the paging radio signal is a legitimate call, And a position notification device for indicating the position of the object.

In one embodiment, the position notification device may output audio through a speaker, generate vibration by a vibration generator, or inform the position of the object by emitting light by a light emitting device.

In an exemplary embodiment, the location notification apparatus may check the access degree of the object calling apparatus or the other apparatus according to the intensity of the paging radio signal, and may increase or decrease the audio output in accordance with the detected location access intensity, Lowering, increasing or decreasing the magnitude of the vibration, or increasing or decreasing the intensity of the light emission.

In one embodiment, the article calling apparatus comprises: a calling apparatus main body for generating a calling wireless signal including an identification code for the article and transmitting the generated calling wireless signal to the location notification apparatus using short-distance wireless communication; And a calling device fixture fixed to the place by an adhesive or fixing means provided on the rear surface and having a cradle at a lower front portion to mount or detach the calling device main body.

In one embodiment, the paging device fixing table may further include an adhesive means for adhering or separating the paging device main body to the front surface.

In one embodiment, the calling apparatus main body includes: a key input unit for receiving a call key for generating a paging radio signal corresponding to the object or a control key for performing a control function; A control unit for generating a call signal including an identification code by reading an identification code corresponding to the call key input from the key input unit or generating a control command and an identification code corresponding to the control key and the call key input from the key input unit, And generates a control command signal including a control command and an identification code; A display unit for displaying an operation state performed by the control unit on a screen; A memory unit for storing information on an identification code corresponding to the call key or information on a control command corresponding to the control key; A wireless communication unit for converting the call signal generated by the controller into a call radio signal and converting the control command signal generated by the controller or the controller into a control command radio signal and transmitting the control command radio signal to the position notification apparatus using short range wireless communication; And a power supply unit for supplying power to the key input unit, the control unit, the display unit, the memory unit, and the wireless communication unit.

In one embodiment, the position notification apparatus identifies the legitimate call by checking the identification code in the paging radio signal received from the goods calling apparatus or the other apparatus, and then detects the strength of the paging radio signal, A notification device body informing the position of the object by the notification strength; And a notifying device mounting base integrally or integrally formed with the notifying device main body and mounted on the object.

In one embodiment, the announcement device mount may be banded to the article with band-like mounting means having elasticity.

In one embodiment, the notification device mount may be adhered to the object by an adhesive or an adhesive means provided on the rear surface, and may be formed to mount the notification device main body on the front surface, or may be integrally or jointly And can be formed to mount the object by a mounting means provided on the rear surface.

In one embodiment, the notification apparatus main body includes: a key input unit receiving a control key for performing a control function; A wireless communication unit for converting a paging radio signal or a control command radio signal received from the object pager or another device into a paging signal or a control command signal using short range wireless communication; A signal strength detector for detecting the strength of a paging radio signal received through the wireless communication unit; After the identification code is identified in the paging signal converted by the wireless communication unit to identify whether the call is a legitimate call, the position notification strength corresponding to the strength of the paging radio signal detected by the signal strength detection unit and the preset position notification type are read, A control unit for performing a control operation according to a control command corresponding to the control key input from the key input unit or a control command confirmed from a control command signal converted by the wireless communication unit; A display unit for displaying an operation state performed by the control unit on a screen; Information about the position notification strength corresponding to the intensity of the paging radio signal, information about the preset position notification type, information about the preset audio, information about the own identification code, or control command corresponding to the control key A memory unit for storing information on the information; A light emitting unit for generating light at the position notification intensity according to the operation control of the control unit and informing the position of the object or a vibration generating unit for generating a vibration at the position notification intensity according to the operation control of the control unit, At least one of an audio output unit for outputting audio preset in the memory unit according to the position notification intensity in accordance with an operation control of the control unit and informing the position of the object; And a power supply unit for supplying power necessary for the key input unit, the wireless communication unit, the signal intensity detection unit, the control unit, the display unit, the memory unit, the light emitting unit, the vibration generating unit, and the audio output unit. have.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a notification device comprising: a notification device body; and a notification device mount formed integrally or in combination with the notification device body and mounted on the article; The notification device comprises: a key input unit for receiving a control key for performing a control function; A wireless communication unit for converting a paging radio signal or a control command radio signal received from a goods calling apparatus or another apparatus using a short range wireless communication into a calling signal or a control command signal; A signal strength detector for detecting the strength of a paging radio signal received through the wireless communication unit; After the identification code is identified in the paging signal converted by the wireless communication unit to identify whether the call is a legitimate call, the position notification strength corresponding to the strength of the paging radio signal detected by the signal strength detection unit and the preset position notification type are read, A control unit for performing a control operation according to a control command corresponding to the control key input from the key input unit or a control command confirmed from a control command signal converted by the wireless communication unit; A display unit for displaying an operation state performed by the control unit on a screen; Information about the position notification strength corresponding to the intensity of the paging radio signal, information about the preset position notification type, information about the preset audio, information about the own identification code, or control command corresponding to the control key A memory unit for storing information on the information; A light emitting unit for generating light at the position notification intensity according to the operation control of the control unit and informing the position of the object or a vibration generating unit for generating a vibration at the position notification intensity according to the operation control of the control unit, At least one of an audio output unit for outputting audio preset in the memory unit according to the position notification intensity in accordance with an operation control of the control unit and informing the position of the object; And a power supply unit for supplying power to the key input unit, the wireless communication unit, the signal intensity detection unit, the control unit, the display unit, the memory unit, the light emitting unit, the vibration generating unit, and the audio output unit Thereby providing an object location notification device.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for transmitting a calling wireless signal including an identification code for an object, using a short distance wireless communication, And a position notification device installed in the object, the identification code is identified in the paging radio signal received from the paging device or the other device to identify whether it is a legitimate call, and then the strength of the paging radio signal is detected, And notifying the position of the object in terms of intensity.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the step of informing may include checking the access level of the object calling apparatus or the other apparatus according to the strength of the paging radio signal, The position of the object can be indicated by raising or lowering the output, increasing or decreasing the magnitude of the vibration caused by the vibration generator, or increasing or decreasing the intensity of the light emitted by the light emitting device.

In one embodiment, the transmitting step comprises: confirming a control key input through the key input unit; Confirming a call key input through the key input unit when the control key input is not confirmed; Reading the identification code corresponding to the paging key when the paging key input is confirmed; Generating a paging signal including the identification code; Converting the paging signal into a paging radio signal for short range wireless communication; Transmitting the paging radio signal to the location notification apparatus; And displaying the calling status on the screen.

In one embodiment, the transmitting step may include: confirming a call key input through the key input unit within a predetermined time when the control key input is confirmed; Reading the control command and the identification code corresponding to the control key and the call key when the call key input is confirmed within a predetermined time; Generating a control command signal including the control command and the identification code; Converting the control command signal into a control command radio signal for short range wireless communication; Transmitting the control command radio signal to the position notification apparatus; And displaying the control command transmission status on the screen.

In an embodiment, the indicating step comprises: confirming receipt of the paging radio signal; When receiving the paging radio signal, converting the paging radio signal into a paging signal by performing reception processing using short range wireless communication; Identifying an identification code in the call signal and reading a predetermined identification code; Comparing the identified identification code with the read identification code to identify if it is a legitimate call; Detecting the strength of the paging radio signal if the call is legitimate; Reading a location notification strength corresponding to the strength of the paging radio signal and a predetermined location notification type; And performing light emission, vibration, or audio output corresponding to the position notification intensity and the position notification type.

In an embodiment, the step of informing comprises the steps of: confirming receipt of a control command radio signal when the paging radio signal is not received; When receiving the control command radio signal, receiving the control command radio signal and converting it into a control command signal; Checking a control command and an identification code in the control command signal and reading a predetermined identification code; Comparing the identified identification code with the read identification code to identify if it is a legitimate control command; Performing the control operation corresponding to the control command if the control command is the valid control command; And displaying the state of the control operation on a screen.

According to the present invention, in the case of a device for calling a lost object, it is fixed at a certain place and is used only when necessary, so that there is no fear of losing an object calling apparatus like an existing remote control. In addition, according to the present invention, since the position notification device is provided in the lost object, the strength of the position notification increases as the object calling device approaches, thereby making it possible to easily find the lost object by the position notification.

1 is a view for explaining an object position notification system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 2 is a view for explaining the article calling apparatus shown in Fig. 1. Fig.
3 is a view for explaining the calling apparatus main body in Fig.
FIG. 4 is a view for explaining the position notification apparatus shown in FIG. 1. FIG.
5 is a view for explaining the main body of the notification device shown in Fig.
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a method of notifying a position of an object according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the call radio signal generation and transmission step in FIG. 6. FIG.
FIG. 8 is a view for explaining the call radio signal strength detection and the object position notification step in FIG. 6. FIG.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily carry out the present invention. However, the description of the present invention is merely an example for structural or functional explanation, and the scope of the present invention should not be construed as being limited by the embodiments described in the text. That is, the embodiments are to be construed as being variously embodied and having various forms, so that the scope of the present invention should be understood to include equivalents capable of realizing technical ideas. Also, the purpose or effect of the present invention should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention, since it does not mean that a specific embodiment should include all or only such effect.

Meanwhile, the meaning of the terms described in the present invention should be understood as follows.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected to the other element, but there may be other elements in between. On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between. On the other hand, other expressions that describe the relationship between components, such as "between" and "between" or "neighboring to" and "directly adjacent to" should be interpreted as well.

It should be understood that the singular " include "or" have "are to be construed as including a stated feature, number, step, operation, component, It is to be understood that the combination is intended to specify that it does not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof.

All terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs, unless otherwise defined. Commonly used predefined terms should be interpreted to be consistent with the meanings in the context of the related art and can not be interpreted as having ideal or overly formal meaning unless explicitly defined in the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A system and method for notifying a position of an article according to an embodiment of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

1 is a view for explaining an object position notification system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a goods location notification system 1000 includes a goods calling device 100 and a location notification device 200 (or a plurality of location notification devices 200).

The object calling apparatus 100 is fixed to a predetermined place (for example, a desk, a home appliance, a wall, or the like) and is detachably attached when necessary. And transmits the generated paging radio signal to the location notification apparatus 200 by using the near field wireless communication. Here, the short-range wireless communication may be an RF (Radio Frequency) communication, a SWAP (Shared Wireless Access Protocol) communication, a Zigbee communication, a Bluetooth communication, a laser communication or an infrared communication.

In one embodiment, the article calling apparatus 100 may generate an identification code for an object to be searched when the calling wireless signal is generated, by including it in the calling wireless signal. Accordingly, by differentiating the identification codes for the respective objects, it is possible to generate different calling wireless signals with one article calling apparatus 100 and send them to the plurality of location notification apparatuses 200, respectively.

The location notification device 200 is installed (mounted) on objects (for example, a key, a wallet, and a remote control of a household appliance, etc.) that are likely to forget the location where the user is located, (Or a calling wireless signal of another device such as a smart phone) using a short range wireless communication, detects the strength of the received calling wireless signal, and detects the strength of the received calling wireless signal And informs the user of the position of the object at the corresponding position notification strength.

In one embodiment, the location notification apparatus 200 confirms the identification code in the paging radio signal received from the object calling apparatus 100, compares the identified identification code with its own identification code stored in advance It may identify whether it is a legitimate call to itself.

In one embodiment, the position notification apparatus 200 may be configured to output audio (e.g., voice, ring tone, song, sound, etc.) output through a speaker, vibration caused by a vibration generator, It is possible to inform the user through light emission by the same light emitting device or the like.

In one embodiment, the location notification apparatus 200 confirms the access degree of the object calling apparatus 100 according to the strength of the detected calling radio signal, changes the location notification intensity according to the determined access degree, You can tell the location to the user. For example, the position notification device 200 notifies the user of the position of the object by increasing (or decreasing) the position notification intensity when the position notification device 200 is approaching, (Or decrease) the intensity of the light, increase (or decrease) the magnitude of the vibration, or increase (or decrease) the intensity of the light emission.

The object position notification system 1000 having the above-described configuration is configured to have the object calling apparatus 100, which calls the lost object, be mounted at a predetermined place, So that it is possible to increase the strength of the position notification as the object calling apparatus 100 approaches it. Thereby, there is no fear of losing the object calling apparatus 100 like the existing remote control, To make it easier for you to find lost items.

Fig. 2 is a view for explaining the article calling apparatus shown in Fig. 1. Fig.

Referring to FIG. 2, the article calling apparatus 100 includes a calling apparatus fixing table 110 and a calling apparatus main body 120.

The calling device fixing table 110 is fixed to a specific place such as a desk, a home appliance, a wall, or the like by an adhesive such as a double-sided tape or the like provided on the rear surface or a fastening means such as a bolt or a nut And is mounted on the front surface of the paging device main body 120 so as to be mounted or detached.

In one embodiment, the calling device fixture 110 may include a cradle 111. The cradle 111 is formed at a lower portion of the front surface of the paging device fixing table 110 and can mount the paging device main body 120 so that the paging device main body 120 can be detached and mounted freely.

In one embodiment, the calling device fixture 110 may further include adhesive means such as magnets, Velcro tapes, etc. (not shown in the drawings for the sake of simplicity) to attach or detach the calling device body 120 .

The calling apparatus main body 120 can be mounted (or adhered) to the front surface (i.e., the mounting table 111) (or the bonding means) of the calling apparatus fixing table 110 and can be attached or detached, Generates a calling wireless signal and transmits the generated calling wireless signal to the location notification apparatus 200. [ In addition, the calling apparatus main body 120 may include an identification code for each object in the calling wireless signal and send it to the position notification apparatus 200. [

3 is a view for explaining the calling apparatus main body in Fig.

3, the calling apparatus main body 120 includes a key input unit 121, a display unit 122, a control unit 123, a memory unit 124, a wireless communication unit 125, and a power supply unit 126 do.

The key input unit 121 receives a call key for generating a call radio signal corresponding to the item when the user tries to find the lost item, and notifies the control unit 123 of the received call key.

In one embodiment, the key input unit 121 may include a plurality of call keys corresponding to each item, and may also set a type of location notification (for example, audio, vibration, light, etc.) The control unit may further include a control key for performing control functions such as adjusting the intensity of the position notification, stopping the position notification, and the like. At this time, the key input unit 121 may receive the call key together with the control key when the user tries to perform the control function, and notify the control unit 123 of the received control key and the call key.

The display unit 122 is notified of an operation state performed by the control unit 123, and displays it on a screen such as an LCD, an LED, or the like to inform the user.

The control unit 123 receives the power from the power supply unit 126 and performs the control operation and reads the identification code corresponding thereto from the memory unit 124 in accordance with the call key notified from the key input unit 121, And transmits the generated paging signal to the wireless communication unit 125 and informs the display unit 122 of the operation state.

In one embodiment, the control unit 123 reads the control command and the identification code corresponding thereto from the memory unit 124 in accordance with the control key and the call key notified from the key input unit 121, Together with the read identification code, to generate a control command signal, and transmits the generated control command signal to the wireless communication unit 125.

The memory unit 124 stores programs and data necessary for the control operation of the control unit 123, and stores information on the identification codes corresponding to the call keys and information on control commands corresponding to the control keys.

The wireless communication unit 125 converts the paging signal transmitted from the control unit 123 into transmission data (that is, a paging radio signal) for enabling short range wireless communication, (200).

In one embodiment, the wireless communication unit 125 converts the control command signal transmitted from the control unit 123 into transmission data (i.e., a control command wireless signal) for enabling short-range wireless communication, And transmits the control command radio signal to the position notification apparatus 200.

The power supply unit 126 includes a battery such as a mercury battery and a rechargeable battery and is connected to the respective components (i.e., the key input unit 121, the display unit 122, the control unit 123, the memory unit 124, )).

FIG. 4 is a view for explaining the position notification apparatus shown in FIG. 1. FIG.

Referring to FIG. 4, the location notification device 200 includes a notification device mount 210 and a notification device main body 220.

The notification device mount 210 is formed integrally or in combination with the notification device body 220 and is configured to be mounted on a forgetful object such as a key, a wallet, a remote controller of a household appliance, ) To the object which it is easy to forget.

In one embodiment, the announcement device mount 210 may be a band-type attachment means (see FIG. 4) having elasticity such as a rubber band or the like and may be banded and fixed to an object (particularly a remote control) The notification device main body 220 can be installed (mounted) on a product that is easy to forget.

In one embodiment, the reminder device mounting base 210 is made of an adhesive such as a double-sided tape or the like provided on the rear surface thereof, an adhesive material such as a magnet, a Velcro tape or the like (not shown in the figure for convenience of explanation) (In particular, a key, a wallet, or the like), and may be formed to receive the notification device body 220 on the front surface thereof.

In one embodiment, the notifying device mounting base 210 includes a notifying device body 220 integrally or integrally formed on the front surface thereof and a mounting means (not shown) for mounting an object (particularly, a remote controller) (Not shown in the drawings for the sake of convenience).

The notification device main body 220 is installed in a device that is integrally or combined with the notification device mounting base 210 to be easily forgotten and is connected to a calling wireless signal And detects the strength of the received paging radio signal and detects the position of the object which is likely to be forgotten in accordance with the intensity of the detected paging radio signal corresponding to the received paging radio signal, . Also, in order to identify whether the received paging radio signal is a legitimate call to itself, the notifying device main body 220 confirms the paging radio signal from the received paging radio signal and coincides with its own identification code .

5 is a view for explaining the main body of the notification device shown in Fig.

5, the notification device main body 220 includes a key input unit 221, a display unit 222, a light emitting unit 223, a control unit 224, a memory unit 225, a wireless communication unit 226, An intensity detector 227, a vibration generator 228, an audio output unit 229, and a power supply unit 230.

The key input unit 221 includes a key input unit 221 for setting a type of position notification (for example, audio, vibration, light emission, etc.), controlling the intensity of the position notification, Key. When the user intends to perform the control function, the control key is input and the control unit 224 is notified of the input control key.

The display unit 222 informs the user of the operation state performed by the control unit 224, and displays it on a screen such as an LCD, an LED, or the like.

The light emitting unit 223 generates light such as an LED and an LCD according to the operation control of the control unit 224 and informs the user of the position of the object which is likely to be forgotten. At this time, the light emitting unit 223 may increase (or decrease) the intensity of the light emission in the case where the position notification apparatus 200 is approaching according to the operation control of the control unit 224 to inform the user of the position of the article have.

The control unit 224 receives power from the power supply unit 230 and performs a control operation. The control unit 224 receives information on the position notification strength corresponding to the strength of the paging radio signal notified from the signal strength detection unit 227, And the operation of the light emitting unit 223 or the vibration generating unit 228 or the audio output unit 229 corresponding to the read position alert intensity and the position notification type .

In one embodiment, the control unit 224 can check the access degree of the item calling apparatus 100 according to the strength of the calling wireless signal notified from the signal strength detecting unit 227, The operation of the light emitting portion 223 or the vibration generating portion 228 or the audio output portion 229 can be controlled so as to change the intensity (that is, to increase (or decrease) the position notification intensity).

The control unit 224 reads the control command corresponding to the control key from the memory unit 225 in accordance with the control key notified from the key input unit 221, For example, setting the position notification type, adjusting the position notification strength, stopping the position notification, etc.), and notifying the display unit 222 of the corresponding operation state.

In one embodiment, the control unit 224 confirms the identification code in the call signal transmitted from the wireless communication unit 226, reads out its own identification code stored in advance from the memory unit 225, It is possible to compare whether the code matches the read identification code and identify whether the received call signal is a legitimate call to itself.

In one embodiment, the control unit 224 confirms the control command and the identification code from the control command signal transmitted from the wireless communication unit 226, reads out the identification code of itself from the memory unit 225, It is determined whether or not the received control command signal is a valid control command for itself, and then a control function (for example, For example, setting the location notification type, adjusting the location notification strength, stopping the location notification, etc.), and notifying the display unit 222 of the operation state.

The memory unit 225 stores a program and data necessary for the control operation of the control unit 224, and stores information about the position notification strength corresponding to the strength of the calling wireless signal, information about the preset position notification type, (E.g., voice, ringtone, song, sound, etc.), information on a control command corresponding to the control key, and information on its own identification code.

The wireless communication unit 226 receives the call wireless signal (or a call wireless signal of another device such as a smart phone) sent from the object calling apparatus 100 by using a short distance wireless communication and converts the received wireless signal into a call signal, And transmits the converted call signal to the control unit 224. [

In one embodiment, the wireless communication unit 226 receives and processes a control command radio signal (or a control command radio signal of another apparatus such as a smart phone) transmitted from the object calling apparatus 100 using short-range wireless communication And converts the control command signal into a control command signal,

The signal strength detector 227 detects the strength of the paging radio signal received through the radio communication unit 226 and informs the control unit 224 of the strength of the detected paging radio signal.

The vibration generating unit 228 generates vibration according to the operation control of the control unit 224 and notifies the user of the position of the easy-to-forget object. At this time, the vibration generating unit 228 increases (or decreases) the magnitude of the vibration in the case where the position notification device 200 is approaching in accordance with the operation control of the control unit 224 to inform the user of the position of the object It is possible.

The audio output unit 229 reads out information on predetermined audio (e.g., voice, ring tones, songs, sound, etc.) from the memory unit 225 according to the operation control of the control unit 224, And outputs the read audio through the speaker to inform the user of the position of the object which is easy to forget. At this time, the audio output unit 229 may raise (or lower) the audio output in the case where the position notification apparatus 200 is approaching in accordance with the operation control of the control unit 224 to inform the user of the position of the object have.

The power supply unit 230 may include a battery such as a mercury battery or a rechargeable battery and may include components such as a key input unit 221, a display unit 222, a light emitting unit 223, a control unit 224, a memory unit 225 ), The wireless communication unit 226, the signal intensity detection unit 227, the vibration generation unit 228, and the audio output unit 229).

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a method of notifying a position of an object according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, in order to find a lost position of a user, a calling wireless signal is generated by a calling device 100 fixed (mounted) at a predetermined place such as a desk, an appliance, a wall, And transmits the generated paging radio signal to the location notification apparatus 200 using the near field wireless communication.

The calling apparatus main body 120 which is placed on (or adhered to) the calling apparatus fixed base 110 generates a calling wireless signal when the user tries to find a lost object and transmits the generated calling wireless signal to the location notification apparatus 200 (S601). At this time, the calling apparatus main body 120 may transmit the identification code for the object to be searched to the position notification apparatus 200 by including it in the calling wireless signal.

(Or a smart phone or the like) transmitted from the object calling apparatus 100 by the position notification device 200 installed (mounted) on a forgotten object such as a key, a wallet, The calling wireless signal of the other device) and informs the user of the position of the object with the position notification strength corresponding to the strength of the detected calling wireless signal.

The notification device main body 220 formed integrally or in combination with the notifying device mounting base 210 mounted on a forgotten object, such as a key, a wallet, and a remote controller of a home appliance, (Or a paging radio signal of another device such as a smart phone) using a short range wireless communication, detects the strength of the received paging radio signal, and detects the strength of the detected paging radio signal In step S602, the position of the object that is likely to be forgotten due to the strength of the position notification corresponding thereto. At this time, the notifying device main body 220 can identify whether or not it is a legitimate call to itself by checking the identification code in the paging radio signal and comparing it with the previously stored identification code of itself.

In one embodiment, the notification device main body 220 confirms the access degree of the object calling apparatus 100 according to the intensity of the calling wireless signal, and raises (or drops) the audio output according to the determined access degree (Or decrease) the magnitude of the vibration, or increase (or decrease) the intensity of the light emission.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the call radio signal generation and transmission step in FIG. 6. FIG.

Referring to FIG. 7, when a user inputs a call key for generating a paging radio signal corresponding to the object when searching for a lost object, the key input unit 121 receives the call key, Notify.

On the other hand, a control key for allowing a user to perform control functions such as setting a type of location notification (for example, audio, vibration, light emission, etc.), adjusting the strength of position notification, When the call key is input, the key input unit 121 receives the call key together with the control key, and notifies the control unit 123 of the call key.

The control unit 123 determines whether there is a control key notified from the key input unit 121 (S701). At this time, when the input of the control key is not confirmed in the corresponding step S701, (S701).

If the input of the paging key is not confirmed in step S702, the process returns to step S701 described above. On the other hand, when the input of the paging key is confirmed in step S702, the control unit 123 controls the key input unit 121 From the memory unit 124 in accordance with the notified calling key from the memory unit 124 (S703).

The control unit 123 generates a paging signal by including the identification code read in step S703 in the above-described step S703, and transmits the paging signal generated in step S704 to the wireless communication unit 125, And notifies the display unit 122 of the operation state.

The wireless communication unit 125 converts the paging signal transmitted from the control unit 123 into transmission data (i.e., a paging radio signal) for enabling short range wireless communication (S705) And transmits the wireless signal to the location notification device 200 (S706).

The display unit 122 informs the user of the operation state (call state) performed by the control unit 123 and displays it on a screen such as an LCD, an LED, or the like (S707).

When the input of the control key is confirmed in step S701, the controller 123 immediately checks whether there is a call key notified from the key input unit 121 within a predetermined time (for example, 1 to 3 seconds) S708).

If the input of the paging key is not confirmed in step S708, the process returns to step S701. On the other hand, when the input of the paging key is confirmed in step S708, the control unit 123 controls the key input unit 121 (S709), the control command and the identification code corresponding to the control key and the call key that are notified from the memory unit 124.

The control unit 123 generates a control command signal by including the control command and the identification code read in step S709 in the control command signal in step S710 and transmits the control command signal generated in step S710 to the radio communication unit 125 And notifies the display unit 122 of the operation state.

The wireless communication unit 125 converts the control command signal transmitted from the control unit 123 into transmission data (that is, a control command wireless signal) for enabling short-range wireless communication (S711), and in step S711, And transmits the control command radio signal to the location notification apparatus 200 (S712).

The display unit 122 is notified of the operation state (control command transmission state) performed by the control unit 123, and displays it on a screen such as an LCD, an LED, or the like to inform the user (S713).

FIG. 8 is a view for explaining the call radio signal strength detection and the object position notification step in FIG. 6. FIG.

8, the wireless communication unit 226 checks whether there is a paging radio signal (or a paging radio signal of another device such as a smart phone) transmitted from the paging device 100 (S801) (S802) and transmits the converted call signal to the control unit 224. The control unit 224 receives the paging radio signal from the mobile communication unit 220 and transmits the paging radio signal to the control unit 224. [

The control unit 224 confirms the identification code from the paging signal transmitted from the wireless communication unit 226 in step S803 and reads the previously stored identification code from the memory unit 225 in step S804, (Step S805). In step S805, it is determined whether the received call signal is a legitimate call to itself by comparing whether the received identification code matches the identification code read in step S804.

The signal strength detector 227 determines that the call is not a legitimate call in the above-described step S805 and returns to the above-described step S801, whereas in the case of the legitimate call in the above-described step S805, Detects the strength of the paging radio signal (S806), and notifies the control unit 224 of the strength of the detected paging radio signal.

The control unit 224 reads information on the position notification strength corresponding to the strength of the paging radio signal notified from the signal strength detector 227 and information on the preset position notification type from the memory unit 225 in step S807, The operation of the light emitting unit 223, the vibration generating unit 228, or the audio output unit 229 corresponding to the position notification intensity and the position notification type read in the step S807 is controlled (S808).

The light emitting unit 223 generates light such as an LED and an LCD according to the operation control of the control unit 224 and informs the user of the position of the object which is likely to be forgotten.

The vibration generating unit 228 generates vibration according to the operation control of the control unit 224 and notifies the user of the position of the easy-to-forget object.

The audio output unit 229 reads out information on predetermined audio (e.g., voice, ring tones, songs, sound, etc.) from the memory unit 225 according to the operation control of the control unit 224, And outputs the read audio through the speaker to inform the user of the position of the object which is easy to forget.

In one embodiment, the control unit 224 can check the access degree of the item calling apparatus 100 according to the strength of the calling wireless signal notified from the signal strength detecting unit 227, The operation of the light emitting portion 223 or the vibration generating portion 228 or the audio output portion 229 can be controlled so as to change the intensity (that is, to increase (or decrease) the position notification intensity).

The control unit 224 controls the operation of the light emitting unit 223 to increase (or decrease) the intensity of the light emission when the position notification apparatus 200 approaches, The audio output unit 229 controls the operation of the audio output unit 229 to increase (or decrease) the magnitude of the vibration or the audio output unit 229 to control the operation of the audio output unit 229 to raise It is possible.

The wireless communication unit 226 transmits the control command wireless signal (or the control command wireless signal of another device such as a smart phone) transmitted from the object calling apparatus 100, in the case where the calling wireless signal is not received in step S801 described above, (S809). When receiving the control command radio signal in step S809, the control command signal is received and converted into a control command signal using short range wireless communication (S810), and the converted control command signal is transmitted to the controller (224).

The control unit 224 confirms the control command and the identification code from the control command signal converted in the above-described step S810 (S811), reads the previously stored identification code from the memory unit 225 (S812) In step S813, it is determined whether the identification code identified in step S811 and the identification code read in step S812 coincide with each other and whether the control command signal converted in step S810 is a proper control command to itself.

The control unit 224 returns to the above-described step S801 in the case where it is not a legitimate control command in the above-described step S813. On the other hand, in the case of the legitimate control command in the above-described step S813, (E.g., setting the type of location notification, adjusting the strength of location notification, stopping location notification, etc.) (S814).

On the other hand, when a user inputs a control key for performing a control function such as setting a type of position notification (for example, audio, vibration, light emission, etc.), adjusting the strength of position notification, The control unit 224 receives the control key from the key input unit 121 and notifies the control unit 224 of the received control key.

The control unit 224 reads the control command corresponding to the control key from the memory unit 225 according to the control key notified from the key input unit 221 and then outputs the control function Type notification, position notification intensity control, position notification interruption, and the like), and informs the display unit 222 of the operation state.

The display unit 222 displays an operation status (control command execution status) performed by the control unit 224 on a screen such as an LCD, an LED, or the like in order to inform the user.

The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the above-described apparatuses and / or methods, but may be implemented by a program for realizing functions corresponding to the configuration of the embodiment of the present invention, a recording medium on which the program is recorded, And such an embodiment can be easily implemented by those skilled in the art from the description of the embodiments described above.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, It belongs to the scope of right.

1000: Item location notification system
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And is configured to be detachable when necessary, and generates a paging radio signal including an identification code for the object, thereby generating a radio frequency (RF) communication, a shared wireless access protocol (SWAP) communication, a Zigbee communication, An object calling device for transmitting using any one or more of short-range wireless communication among communication, laser communication, and infrared communication; And
And a controller for detecting the strength of the paging radio signal and detecting the strength of the paging radio signal after identifying the paging radio signal received from the pager or another device And a location notifying device for verifying the access degree of the calling device and for informing the position of the object with the strength of the position notifying strength by changing the position notifying strength according to the determined access degree,
The object calling apparatus includes a key input unit for receiving a call key for generating a paging radio signal corresponding to the object or a control key for performing a control function, A control command and an identification code corresponding to the control key and the call key input from the key input unit are read out to read a control command signal including a control command and an identification code, A memory unit for storing information on an identification code corresponding to the call key or information on a control command corresponding to the control key; A controller for converting the call signal generated by the controller into a call radio signal, A wireless communication unit for converting the control command signal into a control command radio signal and transmitting the control command radio signal to the position notification apparatus by using short range wireless communication and a wireless communication unit for transmitting the control command signal to the key input unit, A calling apparatus main body including a power supply unit for supplying power, generating a calling wireless signal including an identification code for the object, and transmitting the generated calling wireless signal to the location notification apparatus using short-range wireless communication; And
The caller apparatus main body may be mounted or detached by mounting the main body of the calling apparatus or may be provided with adhesive means on the front surface thereof to adhere the main body of the calling apparatus And a paging device fixture for separating,
The location notification device includes a key input unit for receiving a control key for performing a control function, and a call signal or control signal wireless signal received from the object calling apparatus or another device using short- A signal strength detector for detecting the strength of a paging radio signal received through the radio communication unit; and a controller for checking the identification code in the paging signal converted by the radio communication unit and identifying whether the call is a legitimate call A control unit for controlling the operation of the mobile communication terminal by reading the position notification intensity corresponding to the strength of the paging radio signal detected by the signal strength detection unit and the preset position notification type, A control command confirmed from the control command signal converted by the wireless communication unit A display unit for displaying an operation state performed by the control unit on the screen, information on a location notification strength corresponding to the strength of the paging radio signal, information on a predetermined location notification type, A memory unit for storing information about predetermined audio, information about own identification code, or information about a control command corresponding to the control key; and a control unit for generating light at the position notification intensity according to an operation control of the control unit A vibration generating unit for generating a vibration at the position notification intensity in accordance with an operation control of the control unit and informing the position of the object, An audio output unit for outputting predetermined audio to the memory unit and informing the position of the object A power supply for supplying power to the key input unit, the wireless communication unit, the signal intensity detection unit, the control unit, the display unit, the memory unit, the light emitting unit, the vibration generating unit, and the audio output unit, Comprising: detecting an identification code from a paging radio signal received from the paging device or another device and identifying whether the paging radio signal is a legitimate call, detecting the strength of the paging radio signal, A notification device body; And
And a notification device mounting base formed integrally or in combination with the notification device main body and mounted on the object.
The apparatus according to claim 1,
Wherein the controller is configured to output audio through a speaker, generate vibration by a vibration generator, or emit light by a light emitting device to inform the position of the object.
3. The apparatus according to claim 2,
The access degree of the object calling apparatus or other device is checked according to the intensity of the paging radio signal and the audio output is raised or lowered in accordance with the position notification intensity corresponding to the confirmed access degree, Or increases or decreases the intensity of light emission.
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And a band-shaped mounting means having elasticity is banded and fixed to the object.
The apparatus according to claim 1,
The main body of the notification device may be integrally formed on the front surface of the main body or may be integrally or jointly formed on the front surface of the main body, And wherein the object position notification system comprises:
delete And a notifying device mounting base formed integrally or in combination with the notifying device main body and the notifying device main body and mounted on the article; The notification device main body includes:
A key input unit receiving a control key for performing a control function;
A wireless communication unit for converting a paging radio signal or a control command radio signal received from a goods calling apparatus or another apparatus using a short range wireless communication into a calling signal or a control command signal;
A signal strength detector for detecting the strength of a paging radio signal received through the wireless communication unit;
After the identification code is identified in the paging signal converted by the wireless communication unit to identify whether the call is a legitimate call, the position notification strength corresponding to the strength of the paging radio signal detected by the signal strength detection unit and the preset position notification type are read, A control unit for performing a control operation according to a control command corresponding to the control key input from the key input unit or a control command confirmed from a control command signal converted by the wireless communication unit;
A display unit for displaying an operation state performed by the control unit on a screen;
Information about the position notification strength corresponding to the intensity of the paging radio signal, information about the preset position notification type, information about the preset audio, information about the own identification code, or control command corresponding to the control key A memory unit for storing information on the information;
A light emitting unit for generating light at the position notification intensity according to the operation control of the control unit and informing the position of the object or a vibration generating unit for generating a vibration at the position notification intensity according to the operation control of the control unit, At least one of an audio output unit for outputting audio preset in the memory unit according to the position notification intensity in accordance with an operation control of the control unit and informing the position of the object; And
And a power supply unit for supplying power to the key input unit, the wireless communication unit, the signal intensity detection unit, the control unit, the display unit, the memory unit, the light emitting unit, the vibration generating unit, and the audio output unit,
Receiving the strength of the paging radio signal transmitted from the paging device by using the short range wireless communication, detecting the strength of the received paging radio signal, and adjusting the strength of the paging radio signal corresponding to the strength of the detected paging radio signal, And notifies the user of the position of the object which is likely to be forgotten.
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