KR101871587B1 - Smart shoes and positioning system using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A position tracking system for receiving position information from a smart shoe and transmitting position information to a terminal of a guardian is disclosed.
The location tracking system comprising: a database unit for storing location information of the smart shoes and a setting range for setting a movable area of the smart shoes; Receiving the positional information from the shoe and transmitting the positional information to the guardian terminal at a predetermined cycle, and when the position of the smart shoe is within a predetermined distance from the set range, a first alarm is issued to the guardian terminal, And a server for sending a warning signal to the guardian terminal when the guard range is out of the set range. In this embodiment of the present invention, since the position of the wearer of the shoe can be confirmed through the terminal at a desired time by the protector of the shoe, the guardian intruding on the risk can take an immediate action.

Description

[0001] Smart shoes and positioning system using the same [0002]

The present invention relates to a smart shoe and a position tracking system using the smart shoe. More particularly, the present invention relates to a smart shoe and a position tracking system using the smart shoe. And a position tracking system using smart shoes.

In general, according to the National Police Agency, children and the elderly with dementia or persons with disabilities are increasingly disappearing. When these missing persons exceed 48 hours, the probability of finding a missing person drops sharply, while the possibility of being exposed to a crime increases sharply.

As the number of missing children has not decreased in the past few years, the government is pushing up budget support, including amendments to the law, such as expanding the range of missing children and supporting 2 billion in pre-registration for fingerprints. The problem is that despite the efforts of the government, it is pointed out that it is less effective to comply with the obligation to submit a report card.

And, with the increasing trend of these orphans and demented elderly or disabled people, more than 13% of the elderly population in 2050 is expected to be a dementia patient.

In addition, the social costs of such missing persons and children are expected to increase, and it is expected to cost 43.2 trillion won in 2050.

In order to solve such a problem, a conventional position tracking system for finding a missing child is disclosed in Korean Patent No. 10- 0799776 (cited invention, title of invention: child-resistant shoes). The present invention relates to an emergency switch which is installed on one side of a heel of a bottom window formed with a receptacle, a bottom window having a rear window formed with a receptacle recessed therein to a predetermined depth, an emergency switch installed on the outside of the antenna to protect the antenna, A protective cover, a GPS antenna positioned at the upper end of the foot of the shoe to receive a position signal, a microphone disposed close to the antenna unit, converting the sound into a sound signal, a wireless communication antenna for transmitting current position information, And an emergency switch is pressed to transmit an emergency message to a predetermined receiving terminal, and the sound signal received through the microphone is transmitted through a wireless communication antenna in advance A terminal that transmits to a set receiving terminal and a power terminal So as to be in close contact with the terminal has a structure of a power supply unit that is accommodated in the accommodating portion.

The prior art is configured to notify the occurrence of an emergency by a sound (microphone), and also receives current position information from a satellite, stores this information, and transmits the stored information as an emergency message to a predetermined terminal .

However, as described above, in the cited invention, it is troublesome for the wearer of the emergency shoes to operate the urgent switch of the cited invention in order to inform the urgent message, and in a very urgent situation, There is a problem. For example, in the case of a cited invention, there may be a state in which the owner of the kidnapped shoe is strapped not to operate, or even if the body is in a free state, there is a problem that the abductee may be caught after operating.

In addition, when the owner of the shoes is demented, there is a problem in that there is no way to detect the position unless the owner of the shoes voluntarily activates the emergency switch.

In some cases, there is a problem that operation is impossible even when there is no power battery.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in an effort to solve the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a smart shoe that provides self-powered smart shoes to ensure that battery power is always sufficient, and a position tracking system using the same.

The present invention has been made in an effort to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a shoe protection apparatus and a shoe protection apparatus, And a position tracking system using the smart shoes.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a system and method for transmitting a first notification to a guardian before a position of a smart shoe leaves a predetermined area, So that a guardian can prevent a danger in advance, and a position tracking system using the same.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a smart smartphone which can prevent the risk of a guardian from being informed of the distance, Shoes and a position tracking system using the same.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a smart shoe for displaying a SOS signal when a smart shoe wearer is determined to be in danger, And to provide a location tracking system.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a position tracking system using smart shoes,

A position tracking system for receiving position information from a smart shoe and transmitting position information to a terminal of a guardian,

A database unit for storing position information of the smart shoes and a setting range for setting a movable region of the smart shoes;

Receiving the positional information from the shoe and transmitting the positional information to the guardian terminal at a predetermined cycle, and when the position of the smart shoe is within a predetermined distance from the set range, a first alarm is issued to the guardian terminal, And a server for sending an alert signal to the guardian terminal and causing the smart shoes to generate an SOS signal if the smart shoe is out of the set range.

The database unit,

A position information DB for storing position information of the smart shoes;

A setting range DB for storing a setting range in which the movable range of the smart shoes is set;

And a smart shoes DB for storing information on the smart shoes, information on a wearer and a guardian of the smart shoes.

The database unit,

And a risk zone information DB for storing risk zone information of a specific area.

The server comprises:

An information receiver for receiving position information from the shoe and storing the position information in the position information DB;

An information transmitter for transmitting position information of the shoe to the guardian terminal at predetermined intervals;

A first alarm is made to the guardian terminal when the position of the smart shoe is within a predetermined distance from the set range and a warning signal is transmitted to the guardian terminal when the position of the smart shoe is out of the set range, And a danger prevention portion for allowing the smart shoes to generate the SOS signal.

The server comprises:

And a setting unit for receiving the setting range from the guardian terminal and storing the setting range in the setting range DB.

The server comprises:

Providing distance and time required for providing the distance and time required from the specific point set by the guardian terminal to the smart shoes or providing the distance and time required from the guardian terminal to the smart shoes at the request of the guardian terminal;

And a route providing unit for guiding a route from the guardian terminal to the smart shoes.

The risk prevention unit of the server is characterized by informing the guardian terminal of the position of the smart shoe in a dangerous area.

In the smart shoes,

And a shoe main body portion for allowing a user's foot to enter,

In the shoe body portion,

A battery unit for supplying power;

A self-generating portion that self-generates electricity by a piezoelectric method;

A charging unit charging the battery with a power source generated by the self-power generating unit;

A power supply unit for supplying power to the battery unit;

An SOS indicator for indicating an urgent situation to a nearby person;

A GPS unit for receiving a GPS satellite signal and calculating and outputting its own position;

A wireless communication unit for communicating with the server;

And a control unit for controlling the power supply unit to supply power to the battery when the power generation unit starts power generation by the self power generation unit and transmitting position information output from the GPS unit to the server through the wireless communication unit at predetermined intervals .

And the control unit displays an emergency situation on the SOS display unit according to a control signal of the server.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a smart shoe for self-power generation so that the battery power is always sufficient, and a position tracking system using the smart shoe.

Further, in the embodiment of the present invention, since the position of the wearer of the shoe can be confirmed through the terminal at a desired time by the protector of the shoe, the smart shoe that the protector who intrudes the risk can take immediate action, System can be provided.

In addition, in the embodiment of the present invention, the first notice is transmitted to the guardian in advance before the position of the smart shoes is out of the predetermined zone, which is predetermined, and warning is issued when the user actually leaves the zone, A smart shoe and a position tracking system using the smart shoe can be provided.

Further, in the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to provide a smart shoe and a position tracking system using the smart shoe so that a guardian can prevent danger by informing the distance or the time taken from a home or a specific place from the position of the smart shoe have.

In addition, in the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to provide a smart shoe and a position tracking system using the smart shoe so that a smart shoe wearer is judged to be dangerous when the SOS signal is displayed.

1 is a configuration diagram of a position tracking system using a smart shoe according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram of a smart shoe according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 to 7 are views for explaining a smart shoe according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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. The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. In order to clearly illustrate the present invention, parts not related to the description are omitted, and similar parts are denoted by like reference characters throughout the specification.

Throughout the specification, when an element is referred to as "comprising ", it means that it can include other elements as well, without excluding other elements unless specifically stated otherwise.

In the present invention, the server or database unit 120 and its components may be configured in hardware or software, and may be implemented in one component as needed.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a system for tracking a position using a smart shoe according to an embodiment of the present invention.

A position tracking system for receiving position information from a smart shoe (200) and transmitting position information to a terminal of a guardian,

A database unit 120 for storing location information of the smart shoes 200 and a setting range in which a movable area of the smart shoes 200 is set; The guardian terminal 300 receives the positional information from the shoe and transmits the positional information to the guardian terminal 300 at predetermined intervals. When the position of the smart shoe 200 is within a predetermined distance from the set range, And a server 110 for transmitting a warning signal to the guardian terminal and causing the smart shoe 200 to generate an SOS signal when the position of the smart shoe 200 is out of the set range.

The database unit 120 may include:

A location information DB 121 for storing location information of the smart shoe 200;

A setting range DB 122 for storing a setting range in which the movable range of the smart shoe 200 is set;

And a smart shoes DB 123 for storing unique number information of the smart shoes 200, personal information of a wearer of the smart shoes 200, and personal information of a guardian.

If necessary, the smart shoes DB 123 may store the protector and the wearer's telephone number, address emergency contact, and the like.

The database unit 120 may include:

And a danger zone information DB 124 for storing danger zone information of a specific area.

The server (110)

An information receiving unit (111) for receiving position information from the shoe and storing the received position information in the position information DB (121);

An information transmitter (112) for transmitting the position information of the smart shoe (200) to the guardian terminal (300) at predetermined intervals;

When the position of the smart shoe (200) is within a predetermined distance from the set range, the guardian terminal (300) is firstly alarmed. When the position of the smart shoe (200) And a danger prevention unit 113 that transmits a warning signal to the terminal 300 and causes the smart shoe 200 to generate the SOS signal.

The server (110)

And a setting unit (114) for receiving the setting range from the guardian terminal (300) and storing the setting range in the setting range DB.

The server (110)

The distance from the guardian terminal 300 to the smart shoe 200 and the time and the distance from the specific point set by the guardian 300 to the smart shoe 200, A distance and travel time providing unit 115 for providing time;

And a route providing unit (116) for guiding a route from the guardian terminal (300) to the smart shoe (200).

The danger prevention unit 113 of the server 110 informs the guardian terminal 300 of the location of the smart shoe 200 in a dangerous area.

The smart shoe (200)

And a shoe body part (201) for the user's feet to enter,

Inside the shoe main body 201,

A battery unit 240 for supplying power;

A self-power generation unit 230 that self-generates electricity in a piezoelectric manner;

A charging unit 220 charging the battery unit 240 with power generated by the self-power generation unit 230;

A power supply unit 280 for supplying power to the battery unit 240;

An SOS display unit 260 for displaying an urgent situation to a nearby person;

A GPS unit 250 for receiving a GPS satellite signal and calculating and outputting its own position;

A wireless communication unit 270 for communicating with the server 110;

When the self-power generation unit 230 starts to generate power, the power supply unit 280 is controlled to supply power to the battery, and the position information output from the GPS unit is periodically transmitted through the wireless communication unit 270 And a controller 210 for transmitting the data to the server 110.

The control unit 210 displays an emergency situation on the SOS display unit 260 according to a control signal of the server 110. [

If necessary, the SOS display unit 260 may be omitted. Alternatively, the LED display may be replaced with a function of identifying the failure of the GPS module. That is, a function capable of indicating whether or not the GPS unit is operating normally can be used.

In addition, since it is difficult to obtain sufficient power generation by the piezoelectric, the controller 210 may send the GPS signal once or twice when the 100 correction is performed, or if the smart shoe is installed in the shoe box with a wireless charger, Wireless charging can be enabled.

As shown in FIG. 3, a dummy 290 is provided on the rear surface of the shoe main body, and a GPS unit 250 of the module is built in the dummy 290. In particular, since the GPS unit 250 does not catch the radio wave when the human body is covered, the structure that the GPS unit 250 protrudes 4 to 6 mm from the human body, and the dummy 290 is inserted into the bottom window.

As shown in FIG. 5, if necessary, the SOS display unit 260 may be realized by attaching a ledge to the dummy 290 or the left side of the main body, and attaching a thin portion thereof to the outside to visually confirm the outside. In addition, the material of the pad is opaque material rather than transparent material, and it can be diffused to make it visually distinguishable easily.

3, a ribbon or a ring is additionally formed on the outside of the dummy 290, and when a module is connected to a ribbon or a ring, (292) to be easily pulled out.

As shown in FIG. 3, grooves are formed in the dummy portion 290 as needed, and the module can be easily taken out by a flat-blade screwdriver when the ribbon is broken.

The module includes a battery unit, a self-power generating unit 230, a charging unit 220, a power supply unit 280, an SOS display unit 260, a GPS unit 250, a wireless communication unit 270, can do.

If necessary, as shown in FIG. 6, a fixture hole is formed on the bottom surface of the window to fix the module with the fixture, which is then filled with a rubber material that covers the upper surface of the fixture.

In the shoe manufacturing process of the embodiment of the present invention, as in the existing shoe setting method, the middlesole is strongly bonded to the outsole, and the insole is put on the middlesole.

However, in order to attach and detach the module, a hole is formed in the outsole,

You can easily attach and detach the module simply by lifting the insole by forming a hole in the middle, strongly bonding the outsole with a bond, and reinforcing the insole (just as you need to raise it, but it does not sink into the middle hole).

In addition, if the middle shaft is forcibly pierced, the shoe shaft may be twisted. Therefore, the module should be inserted into the diagonal line with a minimum of holes, so that the half of the cut surface of the front part of the outsole hole is inclined 45 degrees again, .

7, the piezoelectric elements of the self-generating portion 230 of the self-generating portion 230 are smoothly stimulated, but the feet are prevented from falling into the middle and the window hole.

Hereinafter, the operation of the position tracking system using the smart shoes having such a configuration will be described.

First, when the user wears the smart shoes 200 and starts walking, the self-power generation unit 230 self-generates electricity in a piezoelectric manner.

When the self-power generation is started, the controller 210 controls the power supply unit 280 to supply the power of the battery unit 240 to each part, and outputs position information output from the GPS unit 250 at predetermined intervals And transmits it to the server 110 through the wireless communication unit 270.

The charging unit 220 charges the battery unit 240 with the power generated by the self power generation unit 230 and the power of the battery unit 240 is supplied to the respective units by the power supply unit 280.

Meanwhile, when the control unit 210 receives a control signal for indicating an emergency in the server 110, the control unit 210 displays an emergency condition on the SOS display unit 260. [

The server 110 provides map information to the guardian terminal 300 and sets a movable area of the smart shoes 200 from the guardian terminal 300 to set a movable area of the smart shoes 200 The range is stored in the setting range DB.

The information receiving unit 111 receives the location information from the smart shoe 200 and stores the location information in the location information DB 121.

Also, the information transmission unit 112 transmits the position information of the shoes to the guardian terminal 300 at predetermined intervals.

When the position of the smart shoe 200 is within a predetermined distance from the outer boundary line of the setting range, the danger prevention unit 113 performs a first alarm to the guardian terminal 300. For example, when the user has reached a distance of 10 m from the boundary line, the guardian terminal 300 is alarmed and bounded.

Then, when the position of the smart shoe 200 is out of the setting range, the danger prevention unit 113 transmits a warning signal to the guardian terminal 300 to inform that it is out of the set range, 200 to generate the SOS signal.

Also, even when the position of the smart shoe 200 enters the danger zone, the danger prevention unit 113 notifies the guardian terminal of the setting range and sends a warning signal, and when the smart shoe 200 is in the SOS Signal.

Then, an indication such as SOS is displayed on the SOS display unit 260 in the smart shoe 200, and the surrounding people can see the display and take it to the police or make a call with the guardian so that they can go into the safe setting area.

Meanwhile, the distance and time provision unit of the server 110 may provide the distance and the time required from the specific point set by the guardian 300 to the smart shoe 200 according to the request of the guardian terminal 300.

The distance and duration time providing unit 115 of the server 110 provides the distance and the time required from the guardian terminal 300 to the smart shoe 200 and the route provider 116 provides the distance The route from the terminal 300 to the smart shoe 200 can be guided. Therefore, the protector can reach the wearer wearing the smart shoes 200 at an early time.

In the embodiment of the present invention as described above, it is possible to provide a smart shoe for self-power generation so that battery power is always sufficient.

Further, in the embodiment of the present invention, since the position of the shoe wearer can be confirmed through the terminal at a desired time by the protector of the shoe, the guardian intruding on the risk can take an immediate action.

In addition, in the embodiment of the present invention, the first notification is transmitted to the guardian in advance before the position of the smart shoes is out of the predefined zone, and a warning is issued when the user actually leaves the zone, thereby preventing the danger of the guardian in advance.

Further, in the embodiment of the present invention, the distance from the home or a specific place, the time taken, etc. are informed from the position of the smart shoes, and the guardian can prevent the danger in advance.

Further, in the embodiment of the present invention, when it is determined that the wearer of the smart shoes is dangerous, the SOS signal may be displayed to help the surrounding area.

The embodiments of the present invention described above are not only implemented by the apparatus and method but may be implemented through a program for realizing the function corresponding to the configuration of the embodiment of the present invention or a recording medium on which the program is recorded, The embodiments 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.

Claims (4)

A position tracking system for receiving position information from a smart shoe and transmitting position information to a terminal of a guardian,
A database unit for storing position information of the smart shoes and a setting range for setting a movable region of the smart shoes;
Receiving the positional information from the shoe and transmitting the positional information to the guardian terminal at a predetermined cycle, and when the position of the smart shoe is within a predetermined distance from the set range, a first alarm is issued to the guardian terminal, And a server for transmitting a warning signal to the guardian terminal when the guard terminal is out of the set range,
The database unit,
A position information DB for storing position information of the smart shoes;
A setting range DB for storing a setting range in which the movable range of the smart shoes is set;
And a smart shoes DB for storing information on the smart shoes, information on a wearer of the smart shoes,
The server comprises:
An information receiver for receiving position information from the shoe and storing the position information in the position information DB;
An information transmitter for transmitting position information of the shoe to the guardian terminal at predetermined intervals;
A first alarm is made to the guardian terminal when the position of the smart shoe is within a predetermined distance from the set range and a risk warning to transmit a warning signal to the guardian terminal when the position of the smart shoe is outside the set range ≪ / RTI >
The server comprises:
A setting unit for receiving the setting range from the guardian terminal and storing the setting range in the setting range DB;
Providing distance and time required for providing the distance and time required from the specific point set by the guardian terminal to the smart shoes or providing the distance and time required from the guardian terminal to the smart shoes at the request of the guardian terminal;
Further comprising a path providing unit for guiding a path from the guardian terminal to the smart shoes,
Wherein the danger prevention unit of the server notifies the guardian terminal of the position of the smart shoe in a dangerous area,
In the smart shoes,
And a shoe main body portion for allowing a user's foot to enter,
In the shoe body portion,
A battery unit for supplying power;
A self-generating portion that self-generates electricity by a piezoelectric method;
A charging unit charging the battery with a power source generated by the self-power generating unit;
A power supply unit for supplying power to the battery unit;
A GPS unit for receiving a GPS satellite signal and calculating and outputting its own position;
An SOS indicator for indicating an urgent situation to a nearby person;
A wireless communication unit for communicating with the server;
And a control unit for controlling the power supply unit to supply power to the battery when the power generation unit starts power generation by the self power generation unit and transmitting position information output from the GPS unit to the server through the wireless communication unit at predetermined intervals ,
Wherein the control unit displays an emergency situation on the SOS display unit according to a control signal of the server,
A dummy is provided on a rear surface of the main unit, and the GPS unit is built in the dummy, and the GPS unit is protruded from the human body by 4 to 6 mm,
The SOS display unit is implemented such that a led is attached to the left side of the dummy or the main body,
The pad is made of an opaque material rather than a transparent material, diffusely diffused to facilitate visual distinction,
Characterized in that a ribbon or a ring is additionally formed outside the dummy
Location tracking system using smart shoes. delete delete And a shoe main body portion for allowing a user's foot to enter,
In the shoe body portion,
A battery unit for supplying power;
A self-generating portion that self-generates electricity by a piezoelectric method;
A charging unit charging the battery with a power source generated by the self-power generating unit;
A power supply unit for supplying power to the battery unit;
A GPS unit for receiving a GPS satellite signal and calculating and outputting its own position;
A wireless communication unit for communicating with a server;
And a control unit for controlling the power supply unit to supply power to the battery when the power is generated in the self-power generation unit, and transmitting position information output from the GPS unit to the server through the wireless communication unit at predetermined intervals ,
The control unit displays an emergency situation on the SOS display unit according to a control signal of the server,
A dummy is provided on a rear surface of the main unit, and the GPS unit is built in the dummy, and the GPS unit is protruded from the human body by 4 to 6 mm,
The SOS display unit is implemented such that a led is attached to the left side of the dummy or the main body,
The pad is made of an opaque material rather than a transparent material, diffusely diffused to facilitate visual distinction,
Wherein a ribbon or a ring is additionally formed on the outside of the dummy.

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