KR20050075171A - Disaster reporting system using cameraphone - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system and a reporting method for urgently reporting a situation such as a crime or a fire by using a camera phone capable of video recording and transmission and reception. The system of the present invention comprises a camera phone capable of capturing and transmitting video, and a management system that classifies the received situation and transmits it to an institution according to the situation so that the caller can talk to the notifier while watching the video taken by the caller's camera.

Description

Disaster reporting system using camera phone {DISASTER REPORTING SYSTEM USING CAMERAPHONE}

The present invention relates to a disaster reporting system and a reporting method using a camera phone, and more particularly, to a disaster reporting system and a reporting method for automatically reporting a video photographed on a camera phone to a nearby public rescue center.

Criminal and Disaster Relief reports received in fluid and unspecified areas are reported to the appropriate government agencies, for example, fire departments, by fire or text through mobile phones, payphones, home or office landline telephones. 112 is being reported to the police station. Looking at the current report system, the reporter expresses the video in a language, and receives the reporter through the communication device. Normally, it is not difficult for the general public to see a particular situation and then express it in language, but it is not easy in an urgent situation such as a fire or disaster. In addition, even if the situation is grasped and explained fairly accurately, it is re-recognized by the receptionist. In this process, a misunderstanding may occur and the reporter's truth cannot be grasped.

As described above, the voice communication process makes it difficult to take accurate situational actions in the early stages of the situation for the above reason, and there has been a concern that this may result in the expansion of incidents and damages.

In addition, agencies waiting for emergencies are experiencing a deliberate false report. This is an example of the abuse of the reporter's inability to visually recognize the situation at the scene, which results in the fact that people in emergency situations are not helped.

Therefore, there has been a need for a system that can promptly and accurately report the scene of an incident to a responsible agency.

Korean Patent Application No. 10-2000-0056210 describes an emergency report management system built on the developed Internet environment and an emergency report management method using the same. Reporter management database (D / B: Data base), which stores a series of reporter management data, Emergency management agency management D / B, which stores a series of emergency treatment agency management data, Report history management, which stores a series of report history management data A D / B block having a D / B and a processing institution management D / B in which a series of processing result management data are stored; D for selectively storing the reporter management data, emergency treatment agency management data, report history management data, and processing result management data in a required area of the D / B block, or selectively extracting from a required area of the D / B block. / B management server; In a state in which a series of communication relationships are formed with the D / B management server, the caller management data, the emergency situation processing organization management data, the report history management data, and the processing result management data are determined and stored, and optionally When a series of web access events are generated by the reporter side client in a state of interfacing with the caller side client through the Internet network, a series of reporter registration processes and emergency reporting applications are performed for the client side. When the emergency reporting application is executed on the caller's client, the emergency reporting management server performs a series of emergency reporting management processes in a communication relationship with the emergency reporting application. ; Form a series of communication relationship with the emergency report management server, when the installation process of the emergency report application by the emergency report management server, extract the emergency report application located in the application server (Application server) And an application loader for delivering the emergency report application to the emergency report management server. Form a series of communication relationship with the emergency report management server, and interface with any emergency situation processing institution client and system operator client through a communication network, when the emergency report management process by the emergency report management server, Emergency report management system based on the Internet environment, characterized in that it comprises a communication server (Communication server) for transmitting a series of emergency report data output from the emergency report management server to the client and the system operator of the emergency treatment agency side Is starting. However, such a system has a problem that the computer must be turned on and received on the Internet in an urgent situation, which is not suitable for an unforeseen fire, crime or disaster report.

Therefore, there has been a continuing need for a system that enables quick and accurate response by transmitting images of emergency situations such as fire, disaster and crime to the receiver more easily.

An object of the present invention is to provide a system that can automatically transfer the situation to a nearby public agency through the video emergency situation, such as fire, disaster, crime using a camera phone.

An object of the present invention is to provide a reporting method that can automatically deliver the situation to a nearby public agency through the video emergency situation, such as fire, disaster, crime using a camera phone.

In order to achieve the object of the present invention, in the following the camera of the camera phone is automatically activated by a specific button, at the same time the camera phone is connected to the management system, and when the camera phone is connected by the specific buttons, the A management system is disclosed which connects the camera phone to a predetermined organ for specific buttons and relays video and audio from the camera phone to the predetermined organ.

In the present invention, the camera phone refers to a mobile phone having a system that can shoot video and transmit it. In the present invention, the camera phone automatically attempts to connect to the management system when a particular button is pressed, and operates the camera operated on the camera phone. When connected to the system, the image taken by the camera mounted on the camera phone is automatically sent to the management system. The transmission is preferably a real time transmission. In one embodiment of the present invention, the video is more preferably transmitted with the voice of the reporter.

In one embodiment of the invention, the specific button may be a separate specific button for emergencies. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the button may be a shortcut number by the camera phone itself function, or an emergency button separately installed in the camera phone, a number set in advance by the agreement between the carrier and the management system. Preferably, in order to be able to use a camera phone without a separate facility, a number set in advance by a contract between a communication company and a management system is preferable.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, a plurality of numbers can be connected to the management system. In one embodiment of the invention, the meanings given to the respective numbers can be decoded by the management system from the data for the institution pre-determined for the button and automatically linked to the corresponding public authority. For example, when received by the camera phone through the 0119 button to the management system, the management system interprets the reporting situation as a fire and automatically connects the fire department with the caller using the camera phone.

In one embodiment of the invention, the camera phone can automatically deliver the location information of the caller, when the disaster notification is connected to the system by pressing a location specific button. Optionally, the management system may automatically determine the location information of the notifier. When the location information is received, it is possible to automatically track the location of the notifier to determine the optimal reception location by using the information of the relevant authority previously input to the management system.

In an embodiment of the present invention, even when the battery is turned off while the battery is in a chargeable manner, when the above-mentioned specific button is pressed, the camera is automatically turned on to perform the above function.

In one embodiment of the invention, the specific button may be installed outside the clamshell camera phone.

In one embodiment of the invention, the camera phone can also be operated by voice. In a preferred embodiment, shouting a certain type of word into the camera phone may recognize the user's voice by means of a circuit in which the camera phone is built and the button may be activated to connect to the management system.

In the present invention, the management system includes a database (hereinafter referred to as DB) management server that manages the emergency treatment engine management data, the emergency treatment engine position data, the stored data and the processing result management data selected for the button of the camera phone. Include.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the management system comprises a receiving unit for receiving the report, a control unit for selecting the emergency treatment engine using the data, a communication unit for connecting to the emergency treatment engine, each of the parts The conventionally known technique can be used.

In order to report the emergency situation to the emergency treatment agency quickly and accurately, the present invention comprises the steps of pressing a specific button of the camera phone;

Operating a camera of the camera phone and connecting to a management system;

A management system recognizing the location of the specific button and the camera phone, and connecting the camera phone to an organ selected for the specific button and the camera phone;

Disclosing a disaster reporting method comprising the step of relaying the video and audio photographed by the camera phone to the engine, and transmitting the location data of the camera phone.

In the present invention, the management system grasps the type of the button or the type of the number connected to the management system. The management system selects and stores an engine corresponding to the button or number pressed by the camera phone connected to the management system. The button or number may be a variety of emergency buttons separately installed on the camera phone installed to be connected to the management system, or a contract number set to be connected to the management system when a specific number is pressed in advance by a contract between the communication company and the management system. Preferably, in order to be able to use a camera phone without a separate facility, a number set in advance by a contract between a communication company and a management system is preferable.

In the present invention, when the camera phone is connected to the management system, the location of the camera phone can be determined by the exchange of information between the camera phone and the management system. In one embodiment of the invention, it is preferable to determine the location of the camera phone using a conventionally developed GPS system.

The management system grasps the number pressed on the camera phone connected to the system and the location of the camera phone, and uses the emergency management agency management data and emergency management agency location data selected for the button to locate the area where the camera phone is located. It will automatically connect to a pre-determined organization for the number present in. When connected, the video and audio recorded by the camera of the camera phone are relayed to the connected institution, and the location data of the camera phone is delivered. In addition, the management system is configured to classify and store the moving picture data received by the management system by a grade through a specific button or number.

In one embodiment of the invention, the report method is preferably able to connect the reporter to the central report center of the institution corresponding to a particular button or number at the same time.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the management system and the report method is to transmit a character stored in the management system selected in a predetermined manner indicating a situation corresponding to the specific button or number to a third party located near the reporter. It is preferred to be configured. The third party may be an unspecified number.

In one embodiment of the invention, the management system is preferably configured to store and classify the data relayed. In one embodiment of the invention, the method may be configured such that, upon terminating the connection, the notifier decides whether to store the transmitted data in a management system. In a preferred embodiment, a window on the screen of the camera phone asking whether to save data is activated at the end.

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

1 illustrates an emergency reporting system according to the present invention. 1, a camera phone 10 and a wireless or base station 20 and a management system 30 in accordance with the present invention are shown.

2 is a flowchart sequentially illustrating an emergency report procedure according to the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2, first, the caller presses a specific button of a portable camera phone, which is given a meaning corresponding to a fire or a crime when an emergency occurs. When the button is pressed, the camera mounted on the camera phone is operated while attempting to connect to the management system. When connected to the management system, the management system identifies the type of button and the location of the reporter, connects the camera phone of the reporter to a fire or crime reporting center corresponding to the contents of the button and the location of the reporter, and the camera of the reporter. Video and audio signals from the phone are relayed to the center.

The competent department receives the reporter's situation as a moving picture through the management system, and performs a situation action while talking to the reporter. Once the situation is identified based on the report, the competent department will close the situation with appropriate action. When the situation is finished, pressing the button for closing the camera phone, for example, the above-mentioned specific button, activates the data storage message window on the mobile phone. The management system goes back to standby. When the archive message window is activated, the notifier can archive or delete the data. When archived, the received video is stored in the database of the management system and can be used as a reference according to the management system or statutory regulations.

Those skilled in the art will be able to make changes to the invention without departing from the spirit of the invention, based on the contents exemplified above. Although the above examples have been described in detail one embodiment of the invention, it is intended to illustrate the invention, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention, the scope of the present invention as set forth in the claims below Should be interpreted.

According to the present invention, a system capable of quickly and accurately reporting a disaster and a crime situation using video, voice, and location information using a camera phone mobile phone widely used has been constructed. When a report is made using the video, audio, and location information constructed in the present invention, the receptionist can more accurately grasp the situation than simply receiving the voice, so that a disaster report whose receipt and correctness is accurate is more efficient. It was done.

In addition, as the system is developed that allows the user of the camera phone to send the actual situation to the police station, etc., if it is promoted, crime prevention effect is expected. In addition, the suspicious person can also report in advance, so that the user will be a part of the police, it is expected to be a great help in the prevention of crimes and criminal arrest.

1 is a block diagram of a disaster reporting system using a camera phone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a flowchart sequentially illustrating an emergency report procedure according to the present invention.

Claims (6)

In the disaster reporting system, The camera phone of the camera phone is automatically activated by specific buttons, and at the same time the camera phone is connected to the management system, and When the camera phone is connected by the specific buttons, the management system connects the camera phone to a predetermined engine for the specific buttons, and relays video and audio from the camera phone to the predetermined engine. Disaster Reporting System. The disaster reporting system according to claim 1, wherein the camera phone simultaneously transmits location data of the camera phone, and the management system connects the camera phone to an engine selected for the specific buttons and the location. The system of claim 1, wherein a specific button of the camera phone is formed on an exterior of the camera. The disaster reporting system according to claim 1, wherein when the camera phone is turned off, the camera phone is automatically turned on by the specific button and connected to the system. The system according to claim 1, wherein the system connection and the operation of the camera are performed by voice recognition. Pressing a specific button of the camera; Operating a camera of the camera phone and connecting to a management system; A management system recognizing the location of the specific button and the camera phone, and connecting the camera phone to an organ selected for the specific button and the camera phone; Relaying the video and audio photographed by the camera phone to the engine, and transmitting the location data of the camera phone; Disaster Reporting Method.