KR102168662B1 - Guide module for pedestrian, monitoring operating method therefor and guide system with the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a pedestrian guide module for a traffic signal, a monitoring method, and a guide system including the same, comprising: an imaging unit for obtaining image information; Transmitting the image information of the crosswalk line acquired through the imaging unit to a remote manager computer, and receiving setup image information including a pedestrian safety line determined based on the acquired image information of the crosswalk line from the remote manager computer Communication department; Generates test image information in which the pedestrian safety line is overlaid on the image information acquired through the imaging unit, and receives confirmation information including the pedestrian safety line determined from the remote manager computer based on the test image information. It is determined whether the pedestrian crosses the confirmed safety line of the pedestrian from the image information of the pedestrian acquired by the imaging unit, and generates an alarm or generates a traffic signal when the pedestrian crosses the determined pedestrian safety line. A first processor to control; And a pedestrian guide module including a storage unit for storing the confirmation information including the determined pedestrian safety line may be provided.

Description

Pedestrian guide module, its operation method, and guidance system including the same {GUIDE MODULE FOR PEDESTRIAN, MONITORING OPERATING METHOD THEREFOR AND GUIDE SYSTEM WITH THE SAME}

The present invention relates to a technology for guiding while detecting a pedestrian on a road, and more particularly, to a pedestrian guide module for a traffic signal, a monitoring method, and a guide system including the same.

As the vehicle moves on the road, pedestrians can move along the crosswalk by the instruction of traffic signals for the safety of pedestrians. If some pedestrians cross the road by leaving the pedestrian waiting line or the pedestrian crossing line, there may be a safety risk such as colliding with a vehicle. In order to protect the safety of pedestrians, a conventional pedestrian guide device installed on a road, for example, a crosswalk may provide a guide voice according to a traffic signal to the pedestrian or generate an alarm sound.

A conventional pedestrian guide device is a light source generator that is installed on the first pedestrian detection rod and the second pedestrian detection rod, respectively installed on both sides of the pedestrian waiting line, and generates a light source such as infrared or laser. , It is installed on the second pedestrian detection rod and may be configured to include a light source receiving unit for sensing the light source. When a pedestrian passes the light path between the light source generator and the light source receiver and the light irradiated from the light source generator is not detected by the light source receiver, the pedestrian's behavior may be detected. .

However, such a conventional pedestrian guide device takes a considerable amount of time to install the first pedestrian detection rod and the second pedestrian detection rod so that the light source generator and the light source receiver face each other, and the pedestrian waiting line is If it is curved or has an angle, rather than a straight section of, it is necessary to install several first and second pedestrian detection rods, and the first pedestrian detection rod or the second pedestrian detection rod can be easily accessed by the external force of the pedestrian. There is a problem in that a malfunction occurs when the targeting setting between the light source generating unit and the light source receiving unit is changed due to damage or a change in position, or a property of a material constituting the same undergoes secular change. In addition, since the conventional pedestrian guide device has to perform maintenance by a professional person in case of damage or failure, it takes a considerable time to repair, and thus there is a problem that it is left without operation for a long time.

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a pedestrian guide module that detects that a pedestrian crosses a line of a pedestrian crossing or a waiting line for pedestrians without requiring pedestrian detection rods arranged to face each other.

In addition, another technical problem to be solved by the present invention is a method of operating a pedestrian guide module that detects that a pedestrian crosses a line of a crosswalk or a waiting line for pedestrians without physically installing pedestrian detection rods arranged to face each other. Is to provide.

In addition, another technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to detect that a pedestrian crosses the line of the crosswalk or the waiting line for pedestrians without physically installing the pedestrian detection rods arranged to face each other, thereby providing guidance information to the pedestrian. It is to provide a guide system including a pedestrian guide module to provide.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an image pickup unit that acquires image information; Transmitting the image information of the crosswalk line acquired through the imaging unit to a remote manager computer, and receiving setup image information including a pedestrian safety line determined based on the acquired image information of the crosswalk line from the remote manager computer Communication department; Generates test image information in which the pedestrian safety line is overlaid on the image information acquired through the imaging unit, and receives confirmation information including the pedestrian safety line determined from the remote manager computer based on the test image information. It is determined whether the pedestrian crosses the confirmed safety line of the pedestrian from the image information of the pedestrian acquired by the imaging unit, and generates an alarm or generates a traffic signal when the pedestrian crosses the determined pedestrian safety line. A first processor to control; And a pedestrian guide module including a storage unit for storing the confirmation information including the determined pedestrian safety line may be provided. The imaging unit may acquire image information of the pedestrian crossing line, the pedestrian, and vehicles around the pedestrian crossing through infrared rays.

In an embodiment, the imaging unit may include an image sensor unit configured to acquire image information of the pedestrian crossing line, the pedestrian, and vehicles surrounding the pedestrian crossing through visible light; And it may include an infrared illuminator to irradiate a few lines in order to improve the scratch ability of the image sensor. The communication unit may receive confirmation information including a pedestrian safety line determined by the remote manager computer based on the test image information and transmit the received confirmation information to the first processor unit. The first processor unit may receive confirmation information stored in the storage unit. The image information may be a steel cut or a moving image.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, a method for operating a pedestrian guide module including an image pickup unit for obtaining image information and a first processor unit for processing the image information, wherein image information of a crosswalk line is obtained through the image pickup unit. The first step; A second step of transmitting the acquired image information of the crosswalk line to a remote manager computer; A third step of receiving setup image information including a pedestrian safety line determined based on the obtained pedestrian crossing line from the remote manager computer; A fourth step of detecting the pedestrian safety line from the set image information; A fifth step of generating test image information in which the detected pedestrian safety line is overlaid on the image information acquired through the imaging unit; A sixth step of transmitting the generated test image information to a remote manager computer; A seventh step of determining the pedestrian safety line by repeating the first to sixth steps at least once or more; An eighth step of storing confirmation information including the determined pedestrian safety line; A ninth step of determining whether the pedestrian crosses the determined pedestrian safety line from the image information of the pedestrian acquired by the imaging unit; And a tenth step of generating an alarm or controlling a traffic signal when the pedestrian crosses the determined pedestrian safety line. A method of operating a pedestrian guide module may be provided. The image information may be a steel cut or a moving image.

In one embodiment, the seventh step of determining the pedestrian safety line includes comparing the obtained pedestrian crossing line and the pedestrian safety line overlaid on the test image information in the remote manager computer to correct the pedestrian safety line. step; And receiving setting image information including the modified pedestrian safety line. The seventh step of determining the pedestrian safety line may include receiving confirmation information including the determined pedestrian safety line from the remote manager computer.

The step of receiving reset information of the pedestrian safety line from the remote manager computer, and performing the first to eighth steps based on the reset information may be further included.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, in a guide system including a pedestrian guide module, the output unit for outputting pedestrian guide information; And a remote manager computer transmitted/received to and from the pedestrian guide module, wherein the pedestrian guide module includes: an imaging unit for acquiring image information; Transmitting the image information of the crosswalk line acquired through the imaging unit to a remote manager computer, and receiving setup image information including a pedestrian safety line determined based on the acquired image information of the crosswalk line from the remote manager computer Communication department; Generates test image information in which the pedestrian safety line is overlaid on the image information acquired through the imaging unit, and receives confirmation information including the pedestrian safety line determined from the remote manager computer based on the test image information. It is determined whether the pedestrian crosses the confirmed safety line of the pedestrian from the image information of the pedestrian acquired by the imaging unit, and generates an alarm or generates a traffic signal when the pedestrian crosses the determined pedestrian safety line. A first processor to control; And a storage unit for storing the determination information including the determined pedestrian safety line may be provided. The output unit may output guidance information as a voice to a pedestrian to pass through a crosswalk under the control of the first processor unit, or may output a warning sound when a pedestrian deviates from the pedestrian safety line. A main board on which the pedestrian guide module and the output unit are modularized and detachably mounted; And a second processor unit mounted on the main board and controlling the pedestrian guide module and the output unit. An RF module for transmitting and receiving a radio frequency (RF) signal; A display module configured to display a time display and a setting value of the second processor unit; And a GPS (Global Positioning System) module that extracts time information from a satellite signal and transmits it to the second processor, wherein the RF module, the display module, and the GPS module may be detachably mounted on the main board. have.

AC input module connected to a traffic light to provide AC power; A pedestrian signal display module for receiving an input whether a light corresponding to red, yellow or green of the traffic light is turned on; And a status display module that displays whether the guide system is in normal operation or has a failure, and the AC input module, the pedestrian signal display module, and the status display module may be detachably mounted on the main board.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a pedestrian safety line is connected by a point-to-point method by a remote manager computer based on the crosswalk line imaged by the imaging unit, and the pedestrian waiting line is curved or angled. Even if it is configured, it is easy to set, and by determining whether the image of the pedestrian captured by the image pickup unit crosses the pedestrian safety line, the first processor unit determines whether the pedestrian crosses the line or the crosswalk without a conventional pedestrian detection rod. A pedestrian guide module that can conveniently detect whether the pedestrian waiting line is deviated may be provided.

In addition, according to another embodiment of the present invention, a method of operating a pedestrian guide module having the above-described advantages may be provided.

In addition, according to another embodiment of the present invention, a guide system including a pedestrian guide module having the above-described advantages may be provided.

1 is a block diagram of a pedestrian guide module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a flow chart showing a method of operating a pedestrian guide module according to another embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a block diagram of a guide system including a pedestrian guide module according to another embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a guide system including a pedestrian guide module according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The embodiments of the present invention are provided to more completely describe the present invention to those of ordinary skill in the art, and the following examples may be modified in various other forms, and the scope of the present invention is as follows. It is not limited to the examples. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make the present disclosure more faithful and complete, and to completely convey the spirit of the present invention to those skilled in the art.

In the drawings, the same reference numerals refer to the same elements. Also, as used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the corresponding listed items.

The terms used in this specification are used to describe examples, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. In addition, even if it is described in the singular in this specification, a plurality of forms may be included unless the context clearly indicates the singular. In addition, the terms "comprise" and/or "comprising" as used herein specify the presence of the mentioned shapes, numbers, steps, actions, members, elements and/or groups thereof. It does not exclude the presence or addition of other shapes, numbers, movements, members, elements and/or groups.

Further, for those skilled in the art, a structure or shape arranged “adjacent” to another shape may have a portion disposed below or overlapping with the adjacent shape.

In this specification, "below", "above", "upper", "lower", "horizontal" or "vertical" Relative terms such as, as shown on the drawings, may be used to describe the relationship between one component member, layer, or region with another component member, layer, or region. It is to be understood that these terms encompass not only the orientation indicated in the figures, but also other orientations of the device.

In the following, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to cross-sectional views schematically showing ideal embodiments (and intermediate structures) of the present invention. In these drawings, for example, the size and shape of the members may be exaggerated for convenience and clarity of description, and in actual implementation, variations of the illustrated shape may be expected. Accordingly, the embodiments of the present invention should not be construed as being limited to the specific shape of the region shown in this specification. In addition, reference numerals of members in the drawings refer to the same members throughout the drawings.

1 is a block diagram showing a pedestrian guide module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a pedestrian guide module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an imaging unit 101, a communication unit 103, and a first processor unit 105. The pedestrian guide module 100 may be mounted on a traffic light (not shown) installed on a road. Further, the pedestrian guide module 100 is not limited to being mounted on a traffic light, and may be mounted on a post having a predetermined height from a street light or a road surface. The pedestrian guide module 100 is not limited to the above-described example, and may be installed at any location where a view is secured, such as a street tree near a crosswalk or an adjacent building.

The imaging unit 101 may include at least one lens and an image sensor (not shown) that acquires image information of a crosswalk line of a road, a pedestrian, or a vehicle around the crosswalk from light incident through the lens. In a temporary example, the imaging unit 101 may include an infrared illumination unit (not shown) that irradiates infrared rays in order to improve the abrasion capability of the image sensor when sunlight such as night time or rainy weather disappears or is covered. In this case, the image sensor may also be an image sensor that detects infrared rays other than visible light.

The crosswalk line may further include a line displayed on the road surface or a line for waiting for a pedestrian, but is not limited thereto. In another embodiment, the imaging unit 101 may obtain an image of a crosswalk line of a road, an image of a pedestrian, or an image of a vehicle around the crosswalk by irradiating infrared rays. In one embodiment, the crosswalk line may include a material that reflects the infrared rays. In this case, the imaging unit 101 can easily detect the crosswalk line without distinction between day and night. In an embodiment, the image information may be a steel cut or a video. The still cut may be one or more still images captured by the imaging unit 101, or may be a still image extracted from the moving image.

The communication unit 103 transmits the image information of the crosswalk line acquired through the imaging unit 101 to a remote manager computer (not shown) and the obtained crosswalk from the remote manager computer (not shown). It may include a receiving unit (not shown) for receiving the set image information including the pedestrian safety line determined based on the image information of the sidewalk line. In one embodiment, the communication unit 103 may transmit/receive with the remote manager computer through wireless communication such as, but not limited to, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and ZigBee. In another embodiment, the communication unit 103 may transmit/receive with the remote manager computer through wired communication such as USB, wired LAN, or cable.

The remote manager computer may be, as a non-limiting example, various electronic devices capable of editing an image while outputting an image, such as a desktop, a laptop computer, a video terminal, or a portable terminal such as a smart phone and a tablet. The remote manager computer may include an input device displaying a pedestrian safety line on the obtained crosswalk line. The input device may be a touch pen, a mouse, or a keyboard. The user may display the pedestrian safety line corresponding to the pedestrian crossing line or the pedestrian waiting line by referring to the image of the pedestrian crossing line displayed on the screen of the remote manager computer through the input device. The pedestrian safety line may have a shape of a curve corresponding to distortion of an image that is overlapped, parallel, or intersected with the pedestrian crossing line or the pedestrian waiting line, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

The first processor unit 105 may be electrically connected to the imaging unit 101 and the communication unit 103, respectively. The first processor unit 105 may receive the image of the pedestrian captured by the imaging unit 101. The first processor unit 105 may receive setting image information including a pedestrian safety line from the communication unit 103. The first processor unit 105 may generate test image information in which the pedestrian safety line is overlaid on the image information acquired through the imaging unit 101. The first processor unit 105 may transmit the test image information to the remote manager computer through the communication unit 103.

The communication unit 103 may receive confirmation information including a pedestrian safety line determined by the remote manager computer and transmit the confirmation information to the first processor unit 105. The first processor unit 105 may determine whether the pedestrian crosses the determined safety line of the pedestrian from the image information of the pedestrian acquired by the imaging unit 101. The first processor unit 105 may generate an alarm or control a traffic signal when the pedestrian crosses the determined pedestrian safety line. In addition, the information generated by determining that the pedestrian has crossed the determined pedestrian safety line may be used for administrative procedures such as imposing a fine for violation of pedestrian laws.

In one embodiment, the pedestrian guide module 100 may further include a storage unit 107 for storing the confirmation information including the confirmed pedestrian safety line. The storage unit may be a memory or an SD card, but is not limited thereto, and may be various storage media such as a hard disk, a CD-ROM, a solid state disk (SSD), or a magnetic tape capable of storing information. In one embodiment, the storage unit 107 may be a cloud storage device provided in the pedestrian guide module 100 or accessible through a communication network such as the Internet, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

In one embodiment, the first processor unit 105 is based on the pedestrian safety line stored in the storage unit 107 from the pedestrian image acquired in real time through the imaging unit 101, the pedestrian determines the pedestrian safety line. It can be judged whether or not to pass. In another embodiment, the first processor unit 105 may receive the pedestrian safety line through the communication unit 103 in real time and determine whether the pedestrian crosses the determined safety line of the pedestrian based on this.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a method (S10) of operating a pedestrian guide module according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, a pedestrian including an imaging unit (see 101 in FIG. 1) for obtaining image information according to another embodiment of the present invention and a first processor unit (see 103 in FIG. 1) for processing the image information The operating method (S10) of the guide module (see 100 in FIG. 1) is a first step (S11) of acquiring image information of a crosswalk line through the imaging unit, and the acquired image information of the crosswalk line is transferred to a remote manager computer. A second step of transmitting (S12), a third step (S13) of receiving setup image information including a pedestrian safety line determined based on the acquired crosswalk line from the remote manager computer, the pedestrian from the setup image information A fourth step (S14) of detecting a safety line, a fifth step (S15) of generating test image information in which the detected pedestrian safety line is overlaid on the image information acquired through the image pickup unit (S15), the generated test image The sixth step (S16) of transmitting information to the remote manager computer, the seventh step (S17) of determining the pedestrian safety line by repeating the first to sixth steps at least one or more times, the confirmed pedestrian safety The eighth step (S18) of storing confirmation information including a line, a ninth step (S19) of determining whether the pedestrian crosses the determined pedestrian safety line from the image information of the pedestrian obtained by the image pickup unit. And a tenth step (S20) of generating an alarm or controlling a traffic signal when the pedestrian crosses the determined pedestrian safety line.

In the first step (S11) of acquiring image information of the crosswalk line through the imaging unit, the imaging unit transmits the image information of the crosswalk line to the communication unit 105 (Fig. 1) under the control of the first processor unit. I can. The second step (S12) of transmitting the acquired image information of the crosswalk line to the remote manager computer is performed via wireless between the communication unit and the remote manager computer, and as in the prior art, construction for wires under the road It has the advantage of not needing it.

The third step (S13) of receiving setting image information including a pedestrian safety line determined based on the obtained pedestrian crossing line from the remote manager computer is a pedestrian safety line on the obtained pedestrian crossing line from the remote manager computer. It may include the step of generating setting image information by overlapping and displaying. In addition, the third step may include transmitting the setting image information including the pedestrian safety line to the first processor unit.

A fourth step (S14) of detecting the pedestrian safety line from the set image information and a fifth step (S15) of generating test image information in which the detected pedestrian safety line is overlaid on the image information acquired through the image pickup unit. ) May be performed by the first processor unit. The sixth step (S16) of transmitting the generated test image information to a remote manager computer may include receiving the test image information from the first processor unit to the communication unit. The sixth step (S16) may be performed by the communication unit.

The seventh step (S17) of determining the pedestrian safety line by repeating the first to sixth steps at least one or more times is the overlaid on the obtained crosswalk line and the test image information from the remote manager computer. Comparing the pedestrian safety line, correcting the pedestrian safety line, and receiving setting image information including the modified pedestrian safety line. The eighth step (S18) of storing the confirmation information including the determined pedestrian safety line may be performed by the storage unit 107 (see FIG. 1) included in the pedestrian guide module. The ninth step (S19) of determining whether the pedestrian crosses the determined pedestrian safety line based on the pedestrian safety line stored in the storage unit based on the pedestrian safety line stored in the storage unit from the image information of the pedestrian acquired by the imaging unit. It can be done by wealth. When the pedestrian crosses the determined pedestrian safety line, the tenth step (S10) of generating an alarm or controlling a traffic signal may be performed by the first processor unit electrically connected to the traffic signal.

A method (S10) of operating a pedestrian guide module according to another embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of receiving reset information of the pedestrian safety line from the remote manager computer, and performing the first to eighth steps by the reset information. It may further include a step. The receiving of the reset information includes receiving reset information including a pedestrian safety line modified based on the changed pedestrian crossing line, so that even when the line of the pedestrian crossing on the road is changed, the pedestrian safety line is conveniently It can be confirmed by amendment.

3 is a block diagram of a guide system including a pedestrian guide module according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, a guide system 300 according to another embodiment of the present invention may include a guide device 301 and a remote manager computer 303. The guide device 301 may include a pedestrian guide module 316 and an output unit 314 for generating guide information by detecting whether a pedestrian deviates from the crosswalk. The pedestrian guide module 316 may be referred to as a camera sensor, and as described above, may include an imaging unit, a communication unit, a first processor unit, and a storage unit, and reference may be made to the above disclosure unless contradictory. .

The output unit 314 may output the pedestrian guide information. In one embodiment, the output unit 314 may output pedestrian guidance information to a pedestrian to pass through a pedestrian crossing by voice, or may output a warning sound when a pedestrian deviates from the pedestrian safety line. For example, the output unit 314 reads “The green light has grown. Pedestrian guidance degree can be outputted to pass a crosswalk such as "It is okay to cross", or a warning sound such as "Please follow the safety line" or "Please step back" can be output when a pedestrian crosses the pedestrian safety line. In another embodiment, the output unit 314 is not limited to outputting the pedestrian guide information by voice, and may be an image output device such as a project.

The guide device 301 includes a main board 311, an RF module 313, a display module 316, a GPS module 317, an AC input module 318, a pedestrian signal display module 319, and a status display module 320. ) Can be included. A second processor unit 311a for controlling various modules may be mounted on the main board 311. The main board 311 may be a printed circuit board (PCB) that provides a path for supplying electrical signals and power to various modules. The second processor unit 311a can process guide information that enables pedestrians to cross the crosswalk according to the instruction of a traffic light, whether various modules are operating normally, process setting values of the entire guide system, and process display information. have.

The RF module 313 may be electrically connected to the main board 311 through the connector 312a, and may transmit and receive a radio frequency (RF) signal. The RF module 313 may receive an RF signal transmitted from a portable RF signal generator for the disabled. The received RF signal is transmitted to the second processor unit 311a, and the second processor unit 311a controls to increase the crossing signal of the traffic light for a predetermined time or more so that the disabled can safely cross the crosswalk. I can. The display module 316 may be electrically connected to the main board 311 through the connector 312c, and may display an operation time of the guide system and a set value of the second processor unit 311a. The display module 316 is controlled by the second processor unit 311a to display information on whether the guide system is malfunctioning or malfunctioning.

The GPS module 317 may be electrically connected to the main board 311 through the connector 312e, and may extract time information from a satellite signal and transmit it to the second processor unit 311a. The second processor unit 311a may receive time information from the GPS module 317 and precisely manipulate the traffic light. The AC input module 318 may be electrically connected to the main board 311 through the connector 312f, and is connected to a traffic light to provide AC power to the traffic light under control by the second processor unit 311a. I can.

The pedestrian signal display module 319 may be electrically connected to the main board 311 through a connector 312g, and receive input from the second processor unit whether or not a light corresponding to red, yellow, or green of the traffic light is turned on. I can. The status display module 320 may be electrically connected to the main board 311 through the connector 312h, and may display whether the system operates normally or whether there is a failure.

Pedestrian guide module 316, output unit 314, RF module 313, display module 316, GPS module 317, AC input module 318, pedestrian signal display module 319, and status display module ( 320) is modularized and detachably mounted to the main board 311 through respective connectors, so that a malfunctioning or malfunctioning module can be conveniently replaced without the need to replace the entire system when some modules fail. In addition, the guide device 301 detects and blocks a leakage current of the DC conversion module 312 that converts AC power into DC power, the AC power terminal 323 to which external AC power is connected, and the AC power terminal 323 It may include a blocking portion 322.

In one embodiment, the remote manager computer 303 may be wirelessly connected to the pedestrian guide module 316. In another embodiment, the guide device 311 may include a separate communication unit, and the separate communication unit may transmit and receive information with the remote manager computer 303.

4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a guide system including a pedestrian guide module according to another embodiment of the present invention.

With reference to FIG. 4, a method of setting a pedestrian safety line overlaid on a line of a crosswalk will be described. When receiving power while the power supply of the guide device 301 is stopped, the second processor unit (see 311a in FIG. 3) may be initialized to a preset value. The image information acquired by the pedestrian guide module (see 316 in FIG. 3) of the guide device 301 may be transmitted to the remote manager computer 303. The remote manager computer 303 may include a program capable of displaying the pedestrian safety line overlapping the pedestrian crossing line included in the image information by implementing the transmitted image information on a screen. The user can conveniently display the pedestrian safety line overlapping the crosswalk line on the screen by using a program.

The remote manager computer 303 may determine a pedestrian safety line. The set image information including the determined pedestrian safety line may be transmitted to the guide device 301. The guide device 301 may store setting image information including the determined pedestrian safety line. The guide device 301 may detect the determined pedestrian safety line from the set image information. The guide device 301 may generate test image information in which the detected pedestrian safety line is overlaid on the image information acquired by the pedestrian guide module (see 316 in FIG. 3). The generated test image information may be transmitted from the guide device 301 to the remote manager computer 303.

The remote manager computer 303 may check whether the overlaid pedestrian safety line coincides with the crosswalk line. In the remote manager computer 303, when the overlaid pedestrian safety line coincides with the pedestrian crossing line, the pedestrian safety line may be determined. Confirmation information including the confirmed pedestrian safety line may be transmitted from the remote computer 303 to the guide device 301. Confirmation information including the determined pedestrian safety line may be stored in the guide device 301.

In the remote location manager computer 303, when the overlaid pedestrian safety line does not coincide with the pedestrian crossing line, the pedestrian safety line may be modified to overlap the pedestrian crossing line. The reset image information including the modified pedestrian safety line may be transmitted to the guide device 301. The guide device 301 may generate test image information in which the modified pedestrian safety line is overlaid on the image information acquired by the pedestrian guide module (see 316 of FIG. 3). The generated test image information may be retransmitted from the guide device 301 to the remote manager computer 303. The remote manager computer 303 may check again whether the overlaid pedestrian safety line coincides with the crosswalk line. In the remote manager computer 303, when the overlaid pedestrian safety line coincides with the pedestrian crossing line, the pedestrian safety line may be determined. Confirmation information including the confirmed pedestrian safety line may be transmitted from the remote computer 303 to the guide device 301.

The present invention described above is not limited to the above-described embodiments and the accompanying drawings, and that various substitutions, modifications, and changes are possible within the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention. It will be obvious to those who have knowledge.

100: pedestrian guide module 101: imaging unit
103: communication unit 105: first processor unit
301: guidance system 311: main board
311a: second processor unit 303: remote manager computer

Claims (16)

An imaging unit that acquires first image information including a crosswalk;
A communication unit that transmits the first image information acquired through the imaging unit to a remote manager computer, and receives second image information including a pedestrian safety line determined based on the acquired first image information from the remote manager computer;
Acquire traffic signal information for controlling pedestrian passage through the crosswalk, generate test image information in which the pedestrian safety line is overlaid on the first image information acquired through the image pickup unit, and based on the test image information The pedestrian receives information on the pedestrian safety line determined by the remote manager computer, and the pedestrian from the image information of the pedestrian obtained by the imaging unit according to traffic signal information that restricts pedestrian passage through the crosswalk A first processor unit that determines whether or not the pedestrian crosses the safety line, and generates an alarm or controls a traffic signal when the pedestrian crosses the safety line; And
And a storage unit for storing information on the determined pedestrian safety line,
The first processor unit controls the transmission of the first image information, the reception of the second image information, and the generation and transmission of the test image information to be repeatedly performed at least one or more times to determine the pedestrian safety line. module.
The method of claim 1,
The image pickup unit, a pedestrian guide module for acquiring image information of the pedestrian crossing line, the pedestrian, and vehicles around the pedestrian crossing through infrared rays.
The method of claim 1,
The imaging unit,
An image sensor unit that acquires image information including a crosswalk line, the pedestrian, and a vehicle around the crosswalk; And
A pedestrian guide module including an infrared module for irradiating infrared rays to at least one of the pedestrian crossing, the pedestrian, and the vehicle surrounding the pedestrian crossing.
The method of claim 1,
The communication unit receives the confirmation information including the pedestrian safety line determined by the remote manager computer based on the test image information and transmits the received information to the first processor unit.
The method of claim 1,
The first processor unit a pedestrian guide module receiving the determination information stored in the storage unit.
The method of claim 1,
The image information is a pedestrian guide module that is a steel cut or a video.
A method of operating a pedestrian guide module comprising an imaging unit for obtaining image information and a first processor unit for processing the image information and receiving traffic signal information for controlling pedestrian passage through a crosswalk,
A first step of obtaining first image information including a crosswalk through the image pickup unit;
A second step of transmitting the obtained first image information to a remote manager computer;
A third step of receiving second image information including a pedestrian safety line determined based on the acquired first image information from the remote manager computer;
A fourth step of detecting the pedestrian safety line from the second image information;
A fifth step of generating test image information in which the detected pedestrian safety line is overlaid on the first image information acquired through the imaging unit;
A sixth step of transmitting the generated test image information to the remote manager computer;
A seventh step of determining the pedestrian safety line by repeating the first to sixth steps at least once or more;
An eighth step of storing information on the determined pedestrian safety line;
A ninth step of determining whether the pedestrian crosses the determined pedestrian safety line from the image information of the pedestrian acquired by the imaging unit according to traffic signal information for limiting pedestrian passage through the crosswalk; And
A method of operating a pedestrian guide module comprising a tenth step of generating an alarm or controlling a traffic signal when the pedestrian crosses the determined pedestrian safety line.
The method of claim 7,
The image information is a method of operating a pedestrian guide module that is a steel cut or a video.
The method of claim 7,
The seventh step of determining the pedestrian safety line,
Modifying the pedestrian safety line by comparing the obtained pedestrian crossing line with the pedestrian safety line overlaid on the test image information by the remote manager computer; And
A method of operating a pedestrian guide module comprising the step of receiving setting image information including the modified pedestrian safety line.
The method of claim 9,
The seventh step of determining the pedestrian safety line,
A method of operating a pedestrian guide module comprising the step of receiving confirmation information including the determined pedestrian safety line from the remote manager computer.
The method of claim 8,
Receiving reset information of the pedestrian safety line from the remote manager computer and
The method of operating a pedestrian guide module further comprising performing the first to eighth steps according to the reset information.
In the guidance system,
A pedestrian guide module that provides pedestrian guide information;
An output unit for outputting the pedestrian guide information; And
It includes a remote manager computer for transmitting and receiving with the pedestrian guide module,
The pedestrian guide module,
An imaging unit that acquires first image information including a crosswalk;
A communication unit that transmits the first image information acquired through the imaging unit to a remote manager computer, and receives second image information including a pedestrian safety line determined based on the first image information from the remote manager computer;
Receives traffic signal information for controlling pedestrian passage through the crosswalk, generates test image information in which the pedestrian safety line is overlaid on the first image information acquired through the imaging unit, based on the test image information By receiving information on the pedestrian safety line determined by the remote manager computer, the pedestrian is determined from the image information of the pedestrian obtained by the imaging unit according to the traffic signal information limiting the pedestrian passage through the crosswalk A first processor unit that determines whether or not the pedestrian crosses the safety line, and generates an alarm or controls a traffic signal when the pedestrian crosses the determined pedestrian safety line; And
Guidance system including a storage unit for storing information on the determined pedestrian safety line.
The method of claim 12,
The output unit is controlled by the first processor unit to output guidance information to the pedestrian to pass the crosswalk as a voice, or to output a warning sound when the pedestrian deviates from the pedestrian safety line.
The method of claim 12,
A main board on which the pedestrian guide module and the output unit are modularized and detachably mounted; And
A guide system mounted on the main board and further comprising a second processor unit configured to control the pedestrian guide module and the output unit.
The method of claim 14,
An RF module for transmitting and receiving a radio frequency (RF) signal;
A display module configured to display a time display and a setting value of the second processor unit; And
Including a GPS (Global Positioning System) module for extracting time information from the satellite signal and transmitting it to the second processor,
The RF module, the display module, and the GPS module are guide systems detachably mounted on the main board.
The method of claim 15,
AC input module connected to a traffic light to provide AC power;
A pedestrian signal display module for receiving an input whether a light corresponding to red, yellow or green of the traffic light is turned on; And
And a status display module that displays whether the guidance system is in normal operation or has a failure,
The AC input module, the pedestrian signal display module, and the status display module are guide systems detachably mounted on the main board.

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