KR20010011760A - Car synthesis information control system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A car synthesis information control system(CSICS) is provided to convert universal portable terminals into communications terminals for cars, and to package/apply general telecommunication industries into car industries, so as to provide and control synthesized information. CONSTITUTION: A beacon position tracking module(10) enables the attachment/detachment of a portable terminal, converts the portable terminal into a terminal for cars in speech or receiving of traffic information, transmits a present position of a car, and account settlement of a credit card charge. A mobile communication network(20) transceives data with the beacon position tracking module(10), and interfaces a service of a general portable terminal. A car position tracking/traffic information providing unit(30) combines traffic information and geographical information, and tracks a position of the car. A geographical information server(40) connected with the car position tracking/traffic information providing unit(30) interfaces car position information and traffic information. An exchange(60) connected with the geographical information server(40) switches traffic information requested by a user to a mobile communication network, and switches data between a communication server(50) and the user. A public switched telephone network(PSTN,70) connects a wired telephone subscriber to a mobile telephone subscriber or a wired telephone subscriber, through the exchange(60). The portable terminal(80) transceives speech and information through the mobile communication network.

Description

Car synthesis information control system

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a car synthesis information control system (hereinafter abbreviated as " CSICS "). In particular, a mobile terminal (collectively referred to as a PCS phone and a cellular phone as a mobile phone), which is currently widely used, is used for vehicle communication. The present invention relates to a comprehensive vehicle information control system that enables comprehensive information provision and control by package application of the general information and communication industry, which has been converted to terminals, and used for simple purposes, for the automotive industry.

More specifically, the general information and communication industry, which is currently used for simple purposes, is packaged and applied to the automotive industry to foster and develop into high-tech information and communication industry resources for automobiles, contributing to the public interest in the information and communication infrastructure industry, and cost-effectively and efficiently. By providing a system that can increase added value, it is about a comprehensive information control system for automobiles that can not only provide information but also improve the underdeveloped traffic culture.

The current portable terminal is widely spread by the great advantage of being able to make a call while moving. When the portable terminal is to be used for a purpose other than a call, only the limited information provided by the service system (for example, 019, 016, 011, 017, 018) to which the portable terminal is subscribed may be received. For example, extremely limited traffic information, weather information, sports information, and the like.

Therefore, in order to perform communication for a purpose other than a call in a commercial vehicle (taxi and a van, etc.), it is necessary to provide additional equipment (for example, a TRS terminal or a taxi phone or a GPS receiver, which is a terminal of a common frequency communication method). Can be provided.

That is, when a person who owns a portable terminal drives a taxi, the portable terminal cannot be fully utilized due to the limited information provided by each service company when using the portable terminal for a purpose other than a call. In this case, in order to obtain more traffic information, the driver separately subscribes to a TRS system and obtains traffic information, weather information, location information, and the like.

Therefore, in the above case, even if the user has already subscribed to the mobile communication system, it is necessary to subscribe to another system separately in order to obtain a lot of traffic information.

In addition, in the case of a portable terminal, there is no problem in the call, but it is impossible to obtain a lot of traffic information, and in the case of a TRS terminal, there is an advantage in that a lot of traffic information can be obtained, whereas in the case of a local system, the call is limited to an arbitrary region. have.

Accordingly, the present invention has been proposed to solve various problems occurring in the conventional mobile communication system and TRS system as described above.

An object of the present invention is to convert a portable terminal (generally referred to as a PCS phone and a cellular phone) to be used as a vehicle communication terminal for use in general, and to use the general information and communication industry, which is utilized for a simple purpose, in the automotive industry It is to provide a comprehensive vehicle information control system that can provide comprehensive information and control through package application.

In more detail, the general information and communication industry, which is currently used for simple purposes, is packaged and applied to the automotive industry to foster and develop into high-tech information and communication industry resources for automobiles. By providing a system that can increase school-added value-added values, it is to provide a comprehensive vehicle information control system that can provide information and improve the traffic culture.

The present invention for achieving the above object,

It is possible to mount and detach the portable terminal, convert the portable terminal into a vehicle terminal when receiving call and traffic information, transmit the current location of the vehicle wirelessly, and pay the credit card fee in connection with the payment system through wireless communication. And a transceiver capable of freely talking during operation, including a transmitter and a receiver provided in the vehicle for detecting whether the passenger is in the vehicle;

A mobile communication network which transmits and receives data wirelessly with the transmitter and receiver and interfaces a service of a general portable terminal;

Vehicle location tracking and traffic information providing means for collecting traffic information and geographic information and tracking the location of the vehicle;

A geographic information server connected to the vehicle location tracking and traffic information providing means by a dedicated line and interfacing the obtained vehicle location information and traffic information;

An exchanger connected to the geographic information server to switch traffic information requested from a user to the mobile communication network, and to switch data between the communication server and the user;

A public telephone network for connecting a landline telephone subscriber to a mobile telephone subscriber or a landline telephone subscriber through the exchange;

And a portable terminal for transmitting and receiving calls and information wirelessly through the mobile communication network.

1 is a system block diagram showing an embodiment of a vehicle integrated information control system according to the present invention.

<Explanation of symbols for main parts of drawing>

10: Beacon location tracking module

20: mobile communication network

30: vehicle location tracking and traffic information providing means

40: Geographic Information Server

50: communication server

60: exchanger

70: public telephone network

80: portable terminal

90: guide

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, preferred embodiments of the present invention according to the technical spirit as described above in detail.

The accompanying drawings are block diagrams showing an embodiment of a vehicle integrated information control system according to the present invention.

Here, reference numeral 10 denotes that the portable terminal 80 can be mounted and detached, and when the call and traffic information is received, the portable terminal 80 is converted into a vehicle terminal, and the current position of the vehicle is transmitted wirelessly. It is possible to pay the credit card fee in connection with the payment system through communication and beacon location tracking module provided in the vehicle for detecting the passenger riding in the vehicle, the reference numeral 20 is a wireless data with the beacon location tracking module 10. It is a mobile communication network that transmits and receives and interfaces services of general portable terminals.

In addition, reference numeral 30 is a vehicle location tracking and traffic information providing means for collecting the traffic information and geographic information, and tracking the location of the vehicle, reference numeral 40 is obtained by connecting to the vehicle location tracking and traffic information providing means by a dedicated line It is a geographic information server that interfaces vehicle location information and traffic information.

In addition, reference numeral 60 is an exchanger connected to the geographic information server 40 to switch traffic information requested by the user to the mobile communication network 20 and to switch data between the communication server 50 and the user. Reference numeral 70 denotes a public telephone network that connects a wired telephone subscriber to a mobile telephone subscriber or a wired telephone subscriber through the switch 60, and reference numeral 80 transmits and receives wirelessly a call and information through the mobile communication network 20. Is a portable terminal.

In addition, reference numeral 90 denotes a guide for performing a service guide, a call with a taxi driver, and the like.

In the vehicle comprehensive information control system according to the present invention configured as described above, when a user wants to receive information using a portable terminal 80 owned by a user, the portable terminal 80 is connected to an exchange through a mobile communication network 20 ( 60).

Then, if the user requests any information (for example, traffic information), it is delivered to the guide unit 90 via the mobile communication network 20, the exchange 60, and provides the information of the guide unit 90. By the corresponding information is transmitted to the portable terminal (80). That is, when the information requested by the user is traffic information, the traffic information provided by the vehicle location tracking and traffic information providing means 30 passes through the geographic information server 40 and then through the switch 60 through the mobile communication network. 20, and is received by the user-owned portable terminal 80 through the mobile communication network 20.

In addition, the portable terminal 80 displays the transmitted information through a liquid crystal display (LCD), or transmits voice through a talker, and also displays advertisement information on the liquid crystal display.

Next, when the user mounts the portable terminal 80 in a vehicle and uses it as a vehicle terminal, the user first mounts the portable terminal 80 possessed by the user at the position of the beacon position tracking module 10.

When the desired service is requested, the request signal is transmitted to the switch 60 through the mobile communication network 20, and the request signal is transferred to the guide unit 90 by switching of the switch 60.

The guide unit 90 then analyzes this and performs the service based on the analyzed data.

For example, when the user requests traffic information as well known, the traffic information stored in the vehicle location tracking and traffic information providing means 30 is transferred to the exchanger 60 through the geographic information server 40. The exchange 60 transmits it to the mobile communication network 20. The traffic information interfaced through the mobile communication network 20 is transmitted to the beacon location tracking module 10 in the vehicle, and the beacon location tracking module 10 transmits the received traffic information to the liquid crystal display of the portable terminal 80. It can be displayed on the LCD or sent out by voice through the handset.

In this case, when the user uses the portable terminal 80 as a vehicle terminal, the vehicle is converted to the vehicle terminal by a hands-free kit constituting the beacon location tracking module 10, and the user can receive information through the hands-free kit. It can be provided, and the call is also possible.

In addition, since the beacon location tracking module 10 has a location tracking receiver capable of receiving a location tracking signal, the beacon location tracking module 10 can be provided with the current location information of the vehicle wirelessly, and the traffic situation of the destination to which the user wishes to go. You can see the details in real time.

In addition, the beacon location tracking module 10 is a location tracking communication module is added, not only can confirm the detailed position on the electronic map through the communication with the beacon, the control unit in communication with the location tracking communication module, empty car / It performs functions such as getting on board, checking the intention of sales intention and adjusting the interval between cars. Such a location tracking communication module is very useful when the vehicle is stolen, so that the location of the stolen vehicle can be easily known.

In addition, the location tracking module 10 additionally has a credit card charge correction device including a card reader, and when the rider wants to pay through the card, the card is contacted with the card reader.

The card reader then reads the user number recorded in the IC of the contacted card and transmits it wirelessly for approval. The radio signal for the approval is transmitted to the switch 60 through the mobile communication network 20, the switch 60 switches it to the guide unit 90. Of course, after the fare is paid, you can issue a government official receipt.

In this case, if the payment system is directly connected to the exchanger 60, the payment system may be connected directly to the payment system without the guide unit 90, and then the payment system may check the received user number to determine whether to approve it.

After the approval is made, payment can be made wirelessly in the vehicle by operating in the same manner as a general user makes a payment using a bank card. Alternatively, the wireless payment can be easily performed by guiding the card using the guide unit 90.

On the other hand, the beacon position tracking module 10 is added a heat sensor and a weight sensor for detecting a passenger in the vehicle. Therefore, the heat and weight in the vehicle is always detected and wirelessly transmitted to the mobile communication network 20, and the mobile communication network 20 transmits it to the exchanger 60.

Then, the exchange 60 transmits it to the geographic information server 40 through the guide unit 90, and the geographic information server 40 delivers the received information to the vehicle location tracking and traffic information providing means 30. The passenger information in the vehicle is stored.

Such passenger information is provided to the service company in the future to facilitate the management and supervision of the driver, and can be used as data for resolving conflicts even during labor disputes.

Next, a call service of a taxi is possible using the system according to the present invention.

That is, a user (a wired subscriber or a mobile subscriber) makes a call for call service. Here, when the wired subscriber requests the call service, the corresponding request signal is transmitted to the public telephone network 70 to the switch 60, and when the mobile subscriber requests the call service, the switch 60 through the mobile communication network 20. Is signaled).

The exchanger 60 transmits the received signal to the guide unit 90, and when the guide unit 90 receives a request for a call service, an agent receives the call and makes a call with the user to a call service desired by the user. Receive information about

Thereafter, the counselor makes a call with the driver in the vehicle through the switch 60 and the mobile communication network 20 sequentially, and instructs the user to move the vehicle to a desired position through the call.

By doing so, the current taxi driver can be prevented from roaming any area for the rider, and the call service can be performed smoothly while waiting in the specific area.

Also, as is well known, if a vehicle is placed in a specific area and a service is performed through a call, fuel consumption due to roaming can be reduced, and the amount of exhaust gas generated by vehicle operation can be reduced. The adverse effect can be minimized.

According to the present invention as described above, there is an advantage that can be used by converting a portable terminal (generally referred to as a PCS phone and a cellular phone), which is now universally used as a vehicle communication terminal, and is used for a simple purpose. The general information and communication industry is packaged into the automotive industry to provide comprehensive information and control.

In addition, it is possible to foster and develop into the high-tech information and communication industry resources for vehicles to contribute to the public interest in the information and telecommunications industry, and has the advantage of providing a system that can increase the low cost, educated value-added.

In addition, providing comprehensive information, as is well known, has the advantage of improving the traffic culture.

Claims (2)

It is possible to mount and detach the portable terminal, convert the portable terminal into a vehicle terminal when receiving call and traffic information, transmit the current location of the vehicle wirelessly, and pay the credit card fee in connection with the payment system through wireless communication. And beacon location tracking module for detecting whether the passenger ride in the vehicle; A mobile communication network for transmitting and receiving data wirelessly with the beacon location tracking module and interfacing a service of a general portable terminal; Vehicle location tracking and traffic information providing means for linking a beacon location tracking system (capital area) with a mobile communication provider base network (local) to collect traffic information and geographic information, and to track the location of the vehicle; A geographic information server connected to the vehicle location tracking and traffic information providing means by a dedicated line and interfacing the obtained vehicle location information and traffic information; An exchanger connected to the geographic information server to switch traffic information requested from a user to the mobile communication network, and to switch data between the communication server and the user; A public telephone network for connecting a landline telephone subscriber to a mobile telephone subscriber or a landline telephone subscriber through the exchange; And a portable terminal for wirelessly transmitting and receiving calls and information through the mobile communication network. The mobile device of claim 1, wherein the beacon location tracking module is a portable terminal for receiving a call command and talking with a customer, a hands-free kit for receiving traffic information and talking with the customer, and converting the portable terminal into a vehicle terminal. It checks the current position on the electronic map through communication interworking with the base station network of the operators, performs the location tracking communication module for vacant car / ride, checking the presence of sales intention, and adjusting the interval between vehicles, and paying the credit card fee inside the vehicle. Comprehensive vehicle information control system, characterized in that it has a credit card bill payment machine that issues a government-authorized receipt, heat detection and weight sensor for detecting the heat of the human body and the vehicle load.