KR20030027993A - The vehicle information service system using the network and service method - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A vehicle information service system is provided to provide various sorts of vehicle information to an individual or a transport company in a real time by constructing a system of unifying and managing vehicle information. CONSTITUTION: A main control center(11) comprises a communication server, a management server and a database related to a plurality of transport companies and individual subscribers. A plurality of vehicles are provided so that GPS information is issued from a vehicle information terminal where a GPS receiver is installed. A communication network transfers GPS information from the vehicles to the main control center(11) and transfers information to the main control center and a mobile terminal of an individual subscriber. A computer terminal(13a-13n) of a transport company is connected to an internet network, and is provided to search and confirm information from the main control center.

Description

The vehicle information service system using the network and service method}

The present invention relates to a vehicle information service method, and more particularly, to a vehicle information service system and a service method using a communication network suitable for providing various additional services related to a vehicle through linkage between the Internet and a vehicle information terminal.

The Internet, symbolized by the World Wide Web (WWW), has recently been in the spotlight, but the Internet is already promoting a new paradigm shift in human life in social, economic and political terms.

The development of information and communication technology, summarized with the word digital revolution, is causing a great change in the way of life of mankind, and the explosive spread and development of personal computers and the Internet are summed up in e-commerce and E-business. It is bringing innovative changes to human life from economic, cultural and political perspectives, such as changing business based on knowledge and information, revitalizing the cyber world through information sharing, and acting as a new media to replace the press and broadcasting.

Therefore, life without the Internet is hardly imagined as a part of life for the modern people, and even in the Internet, a new technology called wireless Internet has been developed beyond the wired Internet and the development of mobile communication technology.

In recent years, the mobile communication environment has been developing at a tremendous speed, from mobile pagers to cellular handsets, personal mobile phones (PCS), to IMT-2000-based mobile communications. With the development of the market, the search for additional services available through the terminal has been actively developed.

In particular, the development of ultra-high speed wireless communication to IMT-2000 and UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunication System), which are actively undertaken at home and abroad, foreshadows the growth of the data communication field using a wireless network. The area receiving a lot of information is the transmission and reception of various information through the wireless Internet.

The wireless Internet not only includes services that were available on the Internet, such as e-mail, news, e-commerce, and games, but also enables the use of more personalized services according to the user's use of the terminal, mobility, It has the property of having mobility.

Accordingly, we look to the location-based wireless Internet as a core service among the possible services of the wireless internet.

On the other hand, with the rapid development of the telecommunications field, the rate of automobile penetration is increasing rapidly. As a result, the rate of occurrence of a series of automobile-related accidents such as various automobile accidents and thefts is increasing.

Furthermore, transportation companies that generate revenue by operating multiple vehicles such as vehicles, buses, taxis, and rental cars used for special purposes cannot manage their own vehicles in real time, so even if an accident or theft occurs, Prompt response is impossible.

In particular, there is a system to monitor environmental waste transportation vehicles, which have limited access to water supply protection areas, residential areas, etc., or vehicles that carry expensive goods and cash, even when entering restricted areas or unnecessary areas. It was not possible to come up with follow-up measures.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, by establishing a system for integrated management of the information of the vehicle equipped with a vehicle information terminal based on GPS, the vehicle information to the carrier or individual to which the vehicle belongs to various vehicle information It is an object of the present invention to provide a vehicle information service system and a service method using the Internet that can provide in real time.

The vehicle information service system using the Internet of the present invention for achieving the above object is a main control center in which various databases related to a communication server, a management server, a plurality of carriers and individual subscribers, and vehicle information equipped with a GPS receiver A plurality of vehicles for transmitting GPS information from a terminal, a carrier network for transmitting GPS information transmitted from each of the vehicles to the main control center, and transmitting information between the main control center and the subscriber subscriber mobile communication terminal; It is configured to include a computer terminal on the carrier side connected to the Internet network capable of searching and confirming information about the vehicle provided by the main control center.

In addition, the vehicle information service method using the communication network of the present invention comprises the steps of establishing a communication server, a server for management, a plurality of carrier-related databases and individual subscriber-related databases in the main control center, each vehicle information terminal delivered through a communication provider network Classifying vehicle information sent from general subscribers and carriers and registering them in the database, and providing vehicle information to the subscribers and carriers through the telecommunications carrier network; And confirming the vehicle information through the communication terminal.

1 is a block diagram of a vehicle information service system using a communication network of the present invention

2 is a detailed configuration diagram of the vehicle information terminal of FIG.

3 is a general flow chart illustrating a vehicle information service method using a communication network of the present invention.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a vehicle information service method using a communication network according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5a is a flow chart for explaining the vehicle information service method in the event of a collision according to the present invention

5B is a flowchart illustrating a vehicle information service method in case of theft accident of a vehicle according to the present invention;

* Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings *

11: main control center 13a ~ 13n: carrier

15: communication service provider 21: vehicle information terminal

21a: GPS receiver 21b: CDMA modem

21c: Micom 21d: Reserved power supply

23: power line cut detection unit

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described a vehicle information service method using the Internet of the present invention.

1 is a block diagram of a system for implementing a vehicle information service method using the Internet of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, a main control center 11 in which a server for communication, a database for each carrier, a management server, and the like are constructed, generates revenue through the operation of a vehicle, and is connected to the main control center through an internet network. A plurality of vehicles equipped with a plurality of carriers 13a, 13b, 13c,..., 13n receiving information of their own vehicles, a vehicle information terminal having unique identification information for each carrier, and And a communication service provider 15 that provides data transmission / reception service between the vehicle information terminal, the general subscriber communication terminal, and the main control center 11 through a wired / wireless communication network.

Here, the main control center 11 is built with a database for each transport carrier, for example, in the case of a bus company identification information, vehicle number, driving route and driving time of the vehicle, personal information and contact information of the vehicle driver, etc. In addition, a database necessary for communication with various related organizations such as affiliated companies, insurance companies, emergency rescue centers, police stations, etc. is established in relation to accidents of each type such as vehicle theft, collision, driving region and route departure.

The carriers (13a, 13b, 13c, ..., 13n), such as taxi companies, bus companies, courier companies, car rental companies and environmental waste transportation companies, such as transport companies that operate a large number of companies, such as The vehicle information such as the current location of the vehicle is searched through a computer terminal connected to the Internet network, and various vehicle information about its vehicle is provided from the main control center 11.

The communication service provider 15 receives various vehicle information such as location and identification information of a vehicle sent through a CDMA communication network from a vehicle equipped with a vehicle information terminal and provides the same to the main control center 11 through a wireless or internet network. do.

As shown in FIG. 2, the vehicle information terminal receives a GPS satellite signal received through a GPS antenna and calculates an azimuth angle with respect to a traveling direction of the vehicle and a moving distance and speed according to the driving of the vehicle. And a CDMA modem 21b for wirelessly transmitting the location information, the identification information and the accident report information provided by the GPS receiver 21a to the information center through the CDMA communication network, and the GPS receiver 21a and the CDMA modem 21b. The microcomputer 21c for controlling the control unit and the preliminary power supply unit 21d for supplying power to the microcomputer 21c, the CDMA modem 21b, and the GPS receiver 21a when the power supplied from the vehicle battery is cut off. It is composed of a sensor (not shown), and wirelessly transmits the location information and identification information of the vehicle in the event of theft or crash accident through a CDMA communication network.

In this case, the preliminary power supply unit 21d includes a power line cut detector 23 which detects whether the power line is cut in preparation for disconnecting the power line provided to the vehicle information terminal for the purpose of theft. When the detection signal is input from the power line cut detection unit 23, the vehicle information terminal operates normally by supplying power to the microcomputer 21c, the CDMA modem 21b, and the GPS receiver 21a to track the vehicle even after theft. Make this possible.

The preliminary power supply unit 21d has a denser type of theft, so that when the power line for supplying power to the vehicle information terminal equipped with the GPS receiver 21a is disconnected so that the position tracking using GPS is impossible. To be able to keep track of location in any situation.

On the other hand, the vehicle information from the main control center 11 can be provided not only to the transportation company but also to individual subscribers. That is, in the case of the personal subscriber equipped with the vehicle information terminal 21, the vehicle information provided by the main control center 11 can be wirelessly provided through the communication service provider network using its mobile communication terminal.

In addition, the vehicle information service system using the communication network of the present invention is based on a web service in addition to a method of directly providing vehicle information to a general subscriber or a carrier through a dedicated line through the Internet in the main control center 11 as described above. Obviously, subscribers or carriers could access the web site operated by the service provider and selectively retrieve information about their vehicle.

To this end, the general subscriber or the carrier can be given a unique ID and password through a predetermined authentication procedure, and then retrieve the desired information.

Such a vehicle information service method using the communication network of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

First, the vehicle information service method using the communication network of the present invention manages the vehicle information sent from the vehicle equipped with the vehicle information terminal by the service provider to establish a system as shown in Figure 1 in conjunction with the carrier and the carrier By providing this information to the carriers, the carriers can check the overall information of their vehicles, for example, the current location and operating area of the vehicle, the speed of movement, and the occurrence of accidents such as theft or collisions. Can be prepared.

This will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

3 is a schematic flowchart illustrating a vehicle information service method using a communication network of the present invention, in which all systems are constructed (S301), vehicles belonging to a transport company linked to the system are presently present in the vehicle. The location information (driving direction, traveling speed, traveling distance, etc.) and identification information are transmitted through the wireless communication network (S302).

Thus, the communication service provider receives the vehicle information transmitted through the CDMA modem of each vehicle and provides it to the main control center 11 through a wired or wireless communication network (S303).

The main control center 11 processes the information for each general subscriber and the carrier by interlocking each vehicle information received through the carrier network with its own database, the communication server and the management server (S304). That is, vehicle information sent from a plurality of vehicles are classified by general subscribers or transport companies, and based on the information, information on the current position of the vehicle, the driving direction and the driving speed of the vehicle, etc. is provided by the general subscriber through the mobile communication terminal. Convert the information into a form that can be recognized by the carrier or computer information.

Subsequently, the main control center 11 registers vehicle information classified for each transport company in a database and provides the transport terminal computer terminal through the Internet network at step S305. At this time, the transport company's computer terminal converts various information of the company's vehicle received through the Internet network from the built-in application program to the GUI format, so that the transport company monitors the various information of the company's vehicle. While viewing the screen displayed through (S306), the general subscriber can check through his mobile terminal through the carrier network.

In this case, the vehicle information service program supported by the computer terminal of the carrier may be connected after the authentication process of the unique ID and password for security of the vehicle information.

On the other hand, the vehicle information service system and service method using the communication network of the present invention does not only provide information about each vehicle at the main control center unilaterally to the transport operator or the general subscriber, but in response to the request of the general subscriber or the transport operator. It is possible to selectively provide only the corresponding information.

In other words, if a specific carrier wants to receive detailed information about a specific vehicle among its vehicles, it requests the main control center to provide the information through the internet network, and the main control center registers the information registered in the database of the carrier. And information on a specific vehicle required by a transport company based on the vehicle information received so far, for example, calculating the current position of the vehicle, the direction in which the vehicle is currently moving, and the moving speed thereof, and then re-informing the information through the Internet network. Provided to the carrier's computer terminal.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a vehicle information service method using a communication network of the present invention will be described. For reference, the present exemplary embodiment will be described using a method of serving vehicle information of vehicles belonging to a specific rental car company equipped with a vehicle information terminal as an example.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the state where all the systems are built, all the vehicles belonging to the rental car company transmit the current position and identification information of the vehicle through the wireless communication network using the GPS (S401).

Accordingly, the communication service provider 15 may receive vehicle information (herein, information of vehicles belonging to the rental car company as well as vehicle information of all transport providers and general subscribers connected to the vehicle information service system of the present invention). Also included) is provided to the main control center 11 via a wireless or wired Internet network (S402).

The main control center 11 classifies each vehicle from the various vehicle information sent from the communication service provider 15 and then registers vehicle information in the database for each carrier (SS403). Thereafter, the vehicle information is converted into appropriate information for providing to the computer terminal of the car rental company (SS04), and then provided to the computer terminal of the car rental company through the Internet network (S405).

Thus, the vehicle information provided from the main control center 11 is displayed in a form that can be recognized by the operator by the application program embedded in the computer terminal of the rental car company (S405).

For reference, the application lists a list of all vehicles belonging to the rental car company on the screen of the computer terminal, and if the operator selects a specific vehicle among them, various information about the selected vehicle can be reconstructed on the screen. By displaying the location information on the map, it is possible to determine the location more quickly.

In addition, by subdividing the current position of the company's vehicles from east, town, and county units to county, city, and province units, or displaying them on a national map, Make it easier to see the location of all vehicles.

As described above, in the vehicle information service system and the service method using the communication network of the present invention, when the vehicle information terminal mounted in each vehicle sends the vehicle information to the main control center, the main control center classifies the information by the carriers to which the vehicle belongs. And by providing the respective information for each carrier, each carrier can check in real time the information on all of their vehicles or a specific vehicle.

5A and 5B are flowcharts for describing a case in which an accident sign is detected in a specific vehicle while the service as shown in FIG. 3 is provided.

For example, FIG. 5A is a case where a collision accident occurs, and FIG. 5B is a flowchart when a theft accident occurs.

First, as shown in FIG. 5A, vehicles belonging to a transportation company that is provided with a vehicle information service from a main control center may include location information such as moving speed, driving direction, driving region, etc. of a vehicle in real time or at predetermined time intervals. Identification information is provided to the main control center using the carrier network.

At this time, since the vehicle information terminal mounted on each vehicle is provided with a shock sensor for detecting a collision accident of the vehicle in addition to the GPS system for tracking the position (S501), the impact sensor installed in the vehicle (S502), and accordingly, the microcomputer in the vehicle information terminal controls the CDMA modem to wirelessly transmit the current location information and identification information of the vehicle along with the accident notification information indicating that the current vehicle has crashed. S503).

Vehicle information transmitted from the vehicle information terminal of the accident vehicle is transmitted to the main control center 11 through the communication service provider network (S504), the main control center 11 transport company to which the accident vehicle belongs from the currently received information After searching for (S505), the number of the current accident vehicle and the information about who is the driver of the accident vehicle and where the accident occurs is processed (S506), transport the accident vehicle belongs to the Internet network In addition to transmitting to the operator's computer terminal (S507) and to the emergency rescue center, insurance company, tow vehicle company associated with the crash of the vehicle to inform the location information and accident report information of the accident vehicle (S508).

Therefore, in the case of a transportation company to which the accident vehicle belongs, it is possible to promptly prepare a countermeasure according to the accident, and the emergency rescue vehicle such as the accident vehicle can be dispatched quickly to minimize the damage of the driver.

Subsequently, FIG. 5B is a flowchart for explaining a vehicle information service method provided to a transport company linked to the system when an unspecified person attempts to steal a vehicle.

The vehicle information terminals of all vehicles are equipped with various shock sensors and sensors to prevent theft. If theft or external shock of the vehicle is not detected, the vehicle is judged to be normal driving and the current position and identification information of the vehicle. Is transmitted wirelessly through the CDMA modem, but when an abnormal symptom for theft is detected (S601), the theft report information is wirelessly transmitted together with the vehicle information such as the location and identification information (S602).

For example, when an unspecified person attempts to forcibly open the door of the vehicle for the purpose of theft of the vehicle, the detection sensor detects this and outputs a detection signal to the microcomputer in the vehicle information terminal. The microcomputer transmits the location information such as the position and speed of the vehicle, the driving direction, the identification information of the vehicle, and the notification information notifying theft of the vehicle, which is calculated by the GPS receiver, by wirelessly controlling the CDMA modem.

In this case, as described above, when an unspecified person who recognizes the fact that the GPS antenna is mounted without simply attempting to open the door of the vehicle cuts the power line that provides power to the vehicle information terminal so that the position tracking is impossible. In preparation, the reserve power supply unit immediately supplies the reserve power to the microcomputer, the GPS receiver and the CDMA modem by a detection sensor that detects the disconnection of the power line.

Therefore, even if the power line providing power to the vehicle information terminal is cut by an unspecified person, the spare power supply unit supplies power to various devices in the vehicle information terminal, so that the GPS receiver and the CDMA modem can provide the vehicle location information and the accident report information. Allow wireless transmission.

As such, when various theft attempts are detected, including cutting off the power line, the vehicle information terminal wirelessly transmits theft report information along with the vehicle's location information and identification information, and is transmitted to the main control center through the telecommunication service provider network. S603).

Accordingly, the main control center 11 searches for a carrier belonging to the stolen vehicle based on the received information (S604), and transmits the information in a form such that the corresponding carrier can recognize the present location of the stolen vehicle and the stolen vehicle. Processing (S605), and notifies the transport company of theft of the vehicle, and provides information on the tracking of the stolen vehicle, such as the driving position and the moving speed of the vehicle (S606). That is, when the main control center 11 sends information indicating that a theft has occurred to the company of the accident vehicle, the computer terminal of the company converts the information into a form that can be recognized by the operator, and promptly responds to the theft. Ensure coping and response.

Subsequently, by reporting the occurrence of theft to various related organizations related to the theft of the vehicle and providing various vehicle information for tracking the stolen vehicle (S607), it is possible to promptly arrest the stolen vehicle, Carriers can also take prompt measures.

Such vehicle information service is provided not only to transport companies such as buses, taxis and rental cars but also to operators who manage special vehicles such as environmental waste transportation and cash transport vehicles.

That is, the main control center 11 registers information such as driving route and operating area in the database in case of environmental waste transportation vehicles, and prevents them from entering a water supply protection area or a dense area of a residential area. In the case of freight vehicles carrying cargoes, routes and areas should be registered so that they cannot enter unnecessary areas and provide theft of theft.

In other words, by comparing the location information of the vehicle sent from the vehicle information terminal with the information such as the pre-registered driving route and driving region, and confirms the departure of the route and region of the vehicle, and to the corresponding carrier through the Internet network By notifying or even by notifying the driver through the mobile communication terminal through the mobile communication terminal, it is possible to prevent various accidents that may occur due to entering the unnecessary area such a special vehicle.

For reference, the present invention is not necessarily limited to the above-described embodiment, it is apparent that those skilled in the art can be appropriately modified and implemented within the scope without departing from the claims below. .

As described above, the vehicle information service system and service method using the communication network of the present invention has the following effects.

First, a transportation company that manages a large number of vehicles can manage its own vehicles in real time.

Second, it is possible to check in real time in relation to various accidents such as a car crash and theft accident, so it is easy to prepare a follow-up plan according to the accident.

Third, in the event of theft or crash of a vehicle, the relevant agencies can be notified promptly, so that accidents can be promptly dealt with and accidental damage can be minimized.

Claims (7)

A main control center in which various databases related to a communication server, a management server, a plurality of carriers and individual subscribers are constructed; A plurality of vehicles to which GPS information is transmitted from a vehicle information terminal equipped with a GPS receiver; A communication service provider network which transmits GPS information transmitted from each vehicle to the main control center and transfers information between the main control center and the subscriber subscriber mobile communication terminal; Vehicle information service system using a communication network comprising a computer terminal of the transport operator connected to the Internet network capable of searching and confirming information about the vehicle provided by the main control center. The method of claim 1, wherein the vehicle information terminal, A GPS receiver for calculating vehicle location information from GPS satellite signals, a CDMA modem for wirelessly transmitting the location information, identification information, and accident report information when an accident occurs; A microcomputer for controlling the GPS receiver and the CDMA modem; And a preliminary power supply unit supplying preliminary power to the microcomputer, the CDMA modem and the GPS receiver when the power line provided to the vehicle information terminal is disconnected. The vehicle information service using a communication network according to claim 1, wherein the computer terminal includes an application program provided by a service provider and converts the information sent from the main control center into a form recognizable by the operator and displays the information on a screen. system. Establishing various databases related to a communication server, a management server, a plurality of carriers and individual subscribers in a main control center; Classifying vehicle information sent from each vehicle information terminal delivered through a communication provider network by general subscribers and transport providers, registering the information in a database, and providing vehicle information to the subscribers and transport providers through the carrier network; A vehicle information service method using a communication network comprising the steps of the vehicle operator and the general subscriber to confirm the vehicle information through a computer terminal and a mobile communication terminal. 5. The method of claim 4, wherein when the general subscriber or the carrier requests information of a specific vehicle, the main control center processes the information about the vehicle from information registered in a database and currently received information, and reconstructs the service provider network. Vehicle information service method using a communication network, characterized in that provided to the general subscriber or transport provider. The method of claim 4, wherein the main control center, In the case of general subscribers, the number and contact information of the vehicle, and in the case of transportation service providers, information about the vehicle's number, driving route and region, and operating time are registered in the database to display the vehicle information sent from the vehicle and the information registered in the database. Vehicle information service method using a communication network, characterized in that the comparison. The method of claim 4, wherein the main control center reports the collision and theft accidents of the vehicle among the vehicle information sent from the vehicle information terminal, and reports the information to the relevant authorities related to the accident. Vehicle information service method using a communication network characterized in that notifying the transport operator.