KR101836239B1 - Wireless communication apparatus for automatic location informing and wireless communication system including the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates a wireless communication device automatically sending location signals and a wireless communication system including the same, which are for reducing initial response time when an emergency situation like a marine ship accident occurs. An embodiment of the present invention provides the wireless communication system automatically sending location signals, comprising: a first communication device provided with a transmission device having a transmission unit, a GPS receiving unit receiving its own GPS information, a microphone for transmitting the GPS information and voice signals of a caller, and a first controller controlling the transmission unit to transmit the voice signals input into the microphone while or after reading and transmitting the GPS information and its own unique identification information previously inputted if the caller operates the microphone; and a second wireless communication device provided with a receiving device having a receiving unit receiving the GPS information, the unique identification information, and the voice signals from the transmission unit, a display unit displaying the GPS information and the unique identification information, a speaker outputting the voice signals, and a second control unit controlling the display unit to display the GPS information and the unique identification information while or before the speaker outputs the voice signals. The present invention automatically sends the GPS information via communication channels when a user only holds a transmission key of communication equipment when the emergency state like the marine ship accident occurs, thereby being capable of rapidly and definitely confirming the position to reduce the initial response time and accordingly, protecting valuable lives and properties of a nation.

Description

Technical Field [0001] The present invention relates to an automatic location origination wireless communication apparatus and a wireless communication system including the same,

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a wireless communication system, and more particularly, to an automatic location origination wireless communication apparatus and a wireless communication system including the same, and more particularly, to an automatic location origination wireless communication apparatus for reducing an initial response time in an emergency situation such as a marine vessel accident.

Modern society has undergone rapid development and has faced many disaster disasters that have not been experienced in the past. Miscellaneous disasters such as floods, fires, ship accidents, and other disasters quickly disrupt structured communities and lead to loss of life and property in a variety of ways. In recent years, interest in disaster accidents has been increasing nationwide due to Japan's earthquake and radioactive spill.

Especially, in recent years, complex and large-scale disasters have occurred due to unexploited reasons. There are no similar accidents due to various situations. However, every time they repeat mistakes for similar reasons, it is necessary to introduce a system to reduce such mistakes. In recent years, accidents involving large vessels, such as the recent years, have shown the need for a fundamental check of the national emergency response system.

The most widespread and universally used communication network at sea is the voyage information network expressed as VHF (Very High Frequency) and the fisheries information communication network expressed as SSB (Single Side Band). These VHF and SSB are operating frequencies that can propagate emergency situations (VHF: Ch16, 156.8Mhz, SSB: 2,182Khz).

The existing VHF and SSB show the operating frequency, transmission / reception status, and their location information during the communication with each other through the display window. However, it did not show the location information of the other station to communicate with.

If the GPS (Global Positioning System) location information of the other party is automatically received, it is possible to quickly respond to the initial response without lagging time in order to grasp the location information when the situation occurs at the sea, and to prevent the unauthorized occupation of the emergency frequency due to anonymity will be.

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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems occurring in the prior art, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a GPS receiver and a GPS receiver, in which GPS information is automatically transmitted through a communication channel And it is an object of the present invention to provide an automatic location origination wireless communication apparatus and a wireless communication system including the automatic location origination wireless communication apparatus that can protect the lives and property of valuable people by shortening the response time.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an automatic location system for eradicating or reducing an emergency occupation of an emergency frequency so as not to create a situation in which no one can receive a radio wave in the event of a maritime accident, And to provide a wireless communication system including the same.

The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited thereto and other matters not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description will be.

The present invention provides an automatic location origination wireless communication device and a wireless communication system including the same.

An automatic location origination wireless communication system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a transmitter, a GPS receiver for receiving GPS information of the transmitter, a microphone for transmitting the GPS information and a voice signal of a caller, And a first control unit for controlling the transmission unit to transmit the voice signal inputted to the microphone by reading out the GPS information and the unique identification information of the user, A first wireless communication device; And

A receiver for receiving the GPS information, the unique identification information, and the voice signal from the transmitter; a display unit for displaying the GPS information and the unique identification information; a speaker for outputting the voice signal; And a second control unit for controlling the display unit to display the GPS information and the unique identification information before outputting or outputting the signal.

The automatic location origination wireless communication apparatus and the wireless communication system including the same according to the embodiment of the present invention can automatically transmit GPS information through the communication channel only by capturing a transmission key of a communication equipment in the event of an emergency such as a marine vessel accident, Locating can shorten the initial response time and protect the lives and property of the precious people.

In addition, the automatic location origination wireless communication apparatus and the wireless communication system including the same according to the embodiment of the present invention can prevent the occurrence of a situation where nobody can receive a radio wave when an accident occurs at the time when occupying an emergency frequency privately. It has the effect of eradicating or reducing the case of occupying the frequency unauthorized.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the invention and, together with the description of the invention, It should not be construed as limited.
1 is a diagram showing a configuration of an automatic location origination wireless communication apparatus including a transmitting apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a diagram showing a configuration of an automatic location origination wireless communication apparatus including a transmitting apparatus and a receiving apparatus integrally according to an embodiment of the present invention
FIG. 3 is a view showing each component implemented in the automatic location origination wireless communication apparatus of FIG. 2; FIG.
4 is a view showing the GPS receiver of FIG. 2;
5 is a view showing the microphone of Fig. 2
6 is a schematic diagram of a schematic configuration of an automatic location origination wireless communication system including an automatic location origination wireless communication apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Each drawing has been partially or exaggerated for clarity. It should be noted that, in adding reference numerals to the constituent elements of the respective drawings, the same constituent elements are shown to have the same reference numerals as possible even if they are displayed on different drawings. Also, components and acts referred to as " comprising (or comprising) " do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other components and operations. In the following description of the present invention, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention rather unclear.

1 is a block diagram of an automatic location origination wireless communication apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Fig. 1, an automatic location origination wireless communication apparatus A includes a transmitter 11; A GPS receiving unit 12 for receiving its own GPS information (GI); A microphone 13 for transmitting the GPS information GI and the voice signal VS of the caller; The voice signal VS input to the microphone 13 is transmitted to the microphone 13 after reading the GPS information GI and the unique identification information ID of the microphone 13 And a control unit (14) for controlling the transmission unit (11) to transmit the transmission data.

Such an automatic location originating wireless communication device 10 may include the functions of a receiving device as well as a transmitting device.

2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an automatic location origination wireless communication apparatus including a transmitting apparatus and a receiving apparatus integrally according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a view illustrating a GPS receiver of FIG. 2, and FIG. 5 is a view illustrating a microphone of FIG. 2. Referring to FIG.

2 to 5, the automatic location origination wireless communication apparatus A includes a transmitter 11, a GPS receiver 12 that receives its own GPS information (GI-1), GPS information (GI-1 A microphone 13 for transmitting a voice signal VS-1 of a caller and a microphone 13 for transmitting a voice signal VS- 1 to the receiving section 21a of the other receiving apparatus 2a of the external apparatus after reading and transmitting or transmitting the voice signal VS-1 inputted to the microphone 13 A first control section (14) for controlling the first control section (14); A receiving unit 21 for receiving GPS information (GI-2), unique identification information (ID-2) and voice signal (VS-2) from a transmitting unit 11a of another external transmitting apparatus 1a, A speaker 23 for outputting a voice signal VS-2 and a speaker 23 for outputting a voice signal VS- 2 for controlling the display section 22 to display the GPS information GI-2 and the unique identification information ID-2 before outputting or outputting the GPS information GI- (2).

As described above, the automatic position-emitting wireless communication apparatus A of the present invention can include the transmitting apparatus 1 and the receiving apparatus 2 in one apparatus. That is, the transmitting apparatus 1 and the receiving apparatus 2 may be provided integrally in one automatic position origination wireless communication apparatus A.

In this case, the transmitting unit 11 and the receiving unit 21 may be provided in the form of a single communication unit. The first control unit 14 and the second control unit 24 may be provided in the form of a single control unit.

A description of each component will be described later in the first radio communication apparatus A1 and the second radio communication apparatus A2 of the automatic position origination wireless communication system B, respectively.

6 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of an automatic location origination wireless communication system including an automatic location origination wireless communication apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The automatic location origination wireless communication system B according to an embodiment of the present invention enables voice communication while confirming the unique identification information (ID) and the GPS information (GI) of the other party.

6, the automatic location origination wireless communication system B includes a first wireless communication device A1 having a transmitting device 1 and a second wireless communication device A2 having a receiving device 2, . Here, the transmitting apparatus 1 of the first wireless communication apparatus A1 has the same configuration as the transmitting apparatus 1 of the automatic position transmitting wireless communication apparatus A. [

The transmitting apparatus 1 of the first radio communication apparatus A1 includes a transmitting unit 11, a GPS receiving unit 12, a microphone 13 and a first control unit 14. [ Here, the transmitting unit 11 and the first controlling unit 14 correspond to the transmitting unit and the controlling unit of the automatic location origination wireless communication device A, respectively.

The GPS receiving unit 12 receives its own GPS information (GI) from a GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite. The GPS receiving unit 12 includes a GPS module (see Fig. 4). The GPS receiving unit 12 transmits the received GPS information (GI) to the first control unit 14.

With the development of communication equipment technology and the generalization of location information service, most of ships use GPS location information, and it is already linked with communication equipment or can be interlocked. In addition, a GPS antenna capable of receiving position information can be included in the equipment.

The GPS information (GI) includes various information such as GPRMC, GPGGA, and GPGSV. For example, the GPGGA can recognize time, latitude, longitude, and altitude information as global positioning fix data. In addition, the GPRMC further includes date information in addition to the information that can be confirmed in the GPGGA.

The GPS information GI includes a GPS signal GS having its own position information LI, time information TI and date information DI such as a ship or an airplane. The GPS signal GS includes the GPRMC signal.

Referring to FIG. 5, the microphone 13 transmits GPS information (GI) and a voice signal VS of the caller. The microphone phone 13 may have a PTT (Push To Talk) button 13a for transmitting GPS information (GI) and voice signal (VS). The microphone 13 may include a microphone for voice communication.

When the microphone 13 is operated, the microphone 13 is connected to the first controller 14 so that the microphone 13 can be recognized by the first controller 14.

According to the embodiment, when the PTT button 13a is pressed, the microphone 13 can be connected to the first control unit 14. [ Of course, the operation of the PTT button 13a is also connected to the transmitting unit 11 through the first control unit 14 for voice communication.

When the user presses the PTT button 13a, the first control unit 14 reads the GPS information (GI) and the unique identification information (ID) of the user himself / herself Or controls the transmission unit 11 to transmit the voice signal VS input to the microphone 13 after the transmission. In the case of a ship, the unique identification information (ID) includes Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), or maritime mobile service identification code.

The unique identification information (ID) such as the MMSI may be input by the first control unit 14 or read from the information input to the first wireless communication apparatus A1. The programmed software (sw) may be input to the first control unit 14. According to the embodiment, the first control unit 14 may be included as a part of the internal control unit of the transmission unit 11.

The first control unit 14 recognizes the operation of the microphone 13, for example, the input of the PTT button 13a, receives the GPS information (GI) from the GPS receiving unit 12, 1 < / RTI >

In addition, the first control unit 14 may function to connect and drop the microphone.

That is, the first control unit 14 connects the transmitter 11 while transmitting the unique identification information (ID) and the GPS signal GS, and then connects the microphone so that normal voice communication can be performed thereafter.

The first control unit 14 receives various GPS information (GI) and extracts only some GPS signals (GS), that is, the GPRMC signals. That is, the first controller 14 extracts only the GPRMC signal having the position information LI, the time information TI, and the date information DI.

In other words, the first control unit 14 receives various information such as GPRMC, GPGGA, and GPGSV using GPS information (GI). However, since it takes a long time to transmit all of the information and it is difficult to quickly switch to voice communication, Information is extracted and transmitted.

In addition, the first control unit 14 outputs the unique identification information (ID) and the GPRMC signal by previously registering unique identification information (ID) such as a ship. That is, the first control unit 14 may extract only the GPRMC signal among the GPS information GI and add unique identification information (ID) to transmit voice communication or voice communication at the same time.

In addition, when the microphone 13 is operated, for example, at the same time that the PTT button 13a is pressed, unique identification information (ID) and the GPRMC signal are transmitted to the transmitter 11.

When transmission of the unique identification information (ID) and the GPRMC signal to the transmitter 11 is completed through the first controller 14, the first controller 14 connects the microphone to enable voice transmission.

The transmitter 11 modulates and transmits the unique identification information (ID) and the digital information of the GPRMC signal into a voice frequency band analog signal which can be transmitted.

For example, the microphone 13 provides unique identification information (ID) by pressing the PTT button 13a and a control signal for passing the GPRMC signal to the transmitter 11. [

After transmitting the unique identification information (ID) and the GPRMC signal, the transmission unit 11 enables transmission of the voice signal VS as an original function.

Also, the transmitter 11 modulates the GPS signal GS, such as the GPRMC signal, so that it can be transmitted through a device capable of voice transmission.

The receiving apparatus 2 of the second radio communication apparatus A2 includes a receiving section 21, a display section 22, a speaker 23 and a second control section 24. The receiving unit 21 and the second controlling unit 24 correspond to the receiving unit and the controlling unit of the automatic location origination wireless communication device A, respectively.

The receiving unit 21 receives GPS information (GI), unique identification information (ID), and a voice signal (VS) from the transmitting unit 11 of the transmitting apparatus 1 of the first wireless communication apparatus A1.

The receiving unit 21 receives the GPRMC signal, the unique identification information (ID), and the voice signal (VS).

The receiving unit 21 receives the voice signal VS after receiving or simultaneously receiving the unique identification information (ID) and the GPS signal GS from the transmitting unit 11. The GPS signal GS includes the GPRMC signal.

The receiver 21 demodulates the unique identification information (ID) and the GPS signal GS (i.e., the GPRMC signal) and transmits the demodulated signal to the second controller 24.

The display unit 22 visually displays GPS information (GI) and unique identification information (ID). The display unit 22 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), but is not limited thereto.

The display unit 22 displays positional information LI including unique identification information ID (e.g., MMSI) of a ship, date information DI, time information TI, latitude and longitude, ) Can be displayed.

The speaker 23 outputs a voice signal VS. That is, the speaker 23 enables audio output.

The second control unit 24 can control the display unit 22 to display the GPS information GI and the unique identification information ID before the speaker 23 outputs the audio signal VS.

Alternatively, the second control unit 24 may control the display unit 22 to display the GPS information (GI) and the unique identification information (ID) at the same time that the speaker 23 outputs the audio signal VS have.

Upon receipt of the unique identification information (ID) and the GPRMC signal, the second control unit 24 edits the GPRMC signal so that it can be displayed on the display unit 22, and displays it on the display unit 22.

The second control unit 24 displays the information on the display unit 22 upon receipt of the unique identification information (ID) and the GPRMC signal from the receiving unit 21.

Thereafter, the second control unit 24 connects the speaker 23 to enable voice reception.

Alternatively, while the display unit 22 displays the unique identification information (ID) and the GPRMC signal, the second control unit 24 may concurrently receive voice through the speaker 23 connected thereto.

That is, the second control unit 24 can connect and disconnect the speaker 23.

The receiving apparatus 2 of the second wireless communication apparatus A2 according to an embodiment of the present invention holds the GPS signal GS and unique identification information ID displayed on the display unit 22, And a first function button 25 that can be operated.

The first function button 25 holds the GPS signal GS and the unique identification information ID displayed on the display unit 20 and stores the GPS signal GS and the unique identification information ID in the first wireless communication device A1, Confirmation can be facilitated.

The receiving apparatus 2 of the second wireless communication apparatus A2 according to an embodiment of the present invention may also be configured such that another GPS signal GS is received while receiving and displaying the displayed GPS signal GS, And a storage unit 26 for storing another GPS signal GS.

The second control unit 24 stores another GPS signal GS to be loaded and displayed on the display unit 22. [

Alternatively, the second control unit 24 may store the GPS signal GS currently being confirmed in the storage unit 26, and cause the display unit 22 to immediately display another GPS signal GS.

In addition, the microphone 13 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a second function button 13b for not transmitting the GPS information (GI) and the unique identification information (ID) to the first control unit 14 .

Here, in the case of transmitting only the voice signal VS through the microphone 13, the caller first operates the microphone 13 in a state in which the second function button 13b is functioning and transmits or receives the voice signal VS .

For example, in the above case, the present invention can transmit the voice signal VS by depressing the PTT button 13a while depressing the second function button 13b.

That is, if the caller does not want to transmit location information, the microphone 13 of the present invention can be used for general voice communication using the second function button 13b.

6, the second controller 24 according to an embodiment of the present invention transmits the received GPS information (GI) and unique identification information (ID) such as the MMSI to an external electronic navigation chart ) 31 on the display screen. That is, the second control unit 24 can be linked with the external electronic chart 31 and / or other digital display devices 32 and the like.

The external electronic chart may be provided in the form of a display wall or the like. Therefore, the present invention can more effectively display the received GPS information (GI) electrically connected to the external electronic chart or the digital display device or the like on the chart.

According to the present invention having the above-described configuration, it is possible to automatically transmit GPS information through a communication channel only by capturing a transmission key of a communication device in the event of an emergency such as a marine vessel accident, thereby shortening the initial response time, Securing the lives and property of the precious people. Therefore, the present invention can transmit position information and unique identification information (e.g., ship identification number, etc.) on any channel (any frequency) of the wireless communication device.

In addition, the present invention has the effect of eradicating or reducing the case of occupying an emergency frequency without occupying an emergency frequency so that no one can receive a radio wave when a maritime accident occurs at the time when the emergency frequency is occupied privately.

The above description is only illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and various modifications and changes may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention.

Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are intended to illustrate rather than limit the scope of the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments.

The scope of protection of the present invention should be construed according to the following claims, and all technical ideas within the scope of equivalents should be construed as falling within the scope of the present invention.

A: Automatic location originated wireless communication device B: Automatic location originated wireless communication system
A1: first wireless communication device 1: transmitting device
11: transmitting unit 12: GPS receiving unit
13: microphone phone 14: first control section
A2: second wireless communication device 2: receiving device
21: Receiving unit 22:
23: speaker 24: second control section

Claims (8)

A transmitter for transmitting a voice frequency band analog signal;
A GPS receiver for receiving GPS information of the user;
A microphone for transmitting the GPS information and the voice signal of the caller; And
When the microphone is operated, the GPS information and the unique identification information entered in advance are read, and the GPS information and the unique identification information are modulated into a voice frequency band analog signal and are automatically transmitted or transmitted. And a control unit for controlling the transmitting unit to transmit the voice signal input to the automatic location wireless communication device. A GPS receiver for receiving GPS information of the GPS receiver; a microphone for transmitting the GPS signal and the voice signal of the caller; and a GPS receiver for operating the microphone and the GPS receiver, And transmits the voice signal, which is input to the microphone, to another external receiving apparatus, and then transmits the voice signal to the external receiving apparatus And a first control unit for controlling the transmitting unit to transmit the received signal to the receiving unit of the transmitting apparatus; And
A receiver for receiving GPS information, unique identification information and a voice signal from a transmitting unit of another external transmitting apparatus; a display unit for displaying the GPS information and the unique identification information; a speaker for outputting the voice signal; And a second control unit for controlling the display unit to display the GPS information and the unique identification information before outputting or outputting the voice signal. A GPS receiver for receiving GPS information of the GPS receiver; a microphone for transmitting the GPS signal and the voice signal of the caller; and a GPS receiver for operating the microphone and the GPS receiver, And transmits the voice signal to the microphone by transmitting the voice signal to the microphone after modulating the GPS information and the unique identification information into a voice frequency band analog signal and automatically transmitting or transmitting the voice signal, A first wireless communication apparatus including a transmitting apparatus having a first control section for controlling the first wireless communication apparatus; And
A receiver for receiving the GPS information, the unique identification information, and the voice signal from the transmitter; a display unit for displaying the GPS information and the unique identification information; a speaker for outputting the voice signal; And a second control unit for controlling the display unit to display the GPS information and the unique identification information before outputting or outputting a signal, Communication system. The method of claim 3,
The GPS information includes a GPS signal having location information, time information, and date information,
Wherein the first control unit extracts the GPS signal and adds the unique identification information. The method of claim 4,
Wherein the receiving apparatus further comprises a first function button for holding the GPS signal and the unique identification information displayed on the display unit. The method of claim 4,
Wherein the receiving apparatus further comprises a storage unit for storing the other GPS signal when another GPS signal is received while the GPS receiver holds the displayed GPS signal and confirms the GPS signal. The method of claim 3,
Wherein the microphone includes a second function button for not transmitting the GPS information and the unique identification information to the first control unit,
Wherein when transmitting only the voice signal through the microphone, the microphone operates the microphone in a state where the second function button functions, and transmits the voice signal. The method of claim 3,
Wherein the second controller controls the received GPS information and the unique identification information to be displayed on an external electronic chart or digital display device.

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