KR20050075172A - Alarming systmen and method for reported disaster using cameraphone - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system and 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. When a report is made, the third party in the vicinity of the reporter is notified of the disaster through a text message so that the third party can avoid the disaster or participate in the rescue.

Description

ALARMING SYSTMEN AND METHOD FOR REPORTED DISASTER USING CAMERAPHONE}

The present invention relates to a disaster reporting method using a camera phone, and more particularly, when a video recorded on a camera phone is automatically reported to a public rescue center nearby, a disaster to warn a third party located near the camera phone. It relates to a warning system and a warning method for reporting.

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 reasons, and furthermore, the third party located near the event is not effectively alerted, resulting in incidents and damages. There has been concern that the expansion of

Therefore, it is easier to quickly and accurately deal with emergency situations such as fires, disasters, crimes, etc. to the receptionist, and to warn third parties so that third parties can avoid disasters or cooperate in rescue. There is a continuing need for warning systems and methods.

An object of the present invention is to use a camera phone to warn the third party located near the camera phone when the emergency, such as fire, disasters, crimes are automatically transmitted to the nearby public institutions through the image and To provide a way.

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 that connects the camera phone to a predetermined organ for specific buttons, relays video and audio from the camera phone to the predetermined organ, and alerts a third party located near the camera phone.

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 is automatically connected to the management system when a particular button is pressed, and transmits the image taken by the camera mounted on the camera phone 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 meaning assigned to each number can be decoded by the management system 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 reporter to determine the optimal reception location using information 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 one preferred embodiment, shouting a certain type of word into the camera phone allows the camera phone to recognize and operate the user's voice by means of built-in circuitry so that it can be connected to the management system.

In the present invention, the management system management data, and stores the emergency treatment engine management data, the emergency treatment engine position data, the third-party contact number received from the communication company, which is selected for the button of the camera phone. Database (hereinafter referred to as DB) management server that manages data and processing result management data.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the management system is a receiving unit for receiving the report, the control unit for selecting the emergency treatment engine using the data, the control unit for selecting the third party, an emergency treatment engine and a third party It consists of a communication unit for connecting to each of the parts can use a technique known in the art.

To report an emergency situation to an emergency treatment agency quickly and accurately,

The present invention

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;

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 to which the system is connected and the location of the camera phone, and uses the emergency treatment engine management data and the emergency treatment engine position data selected for the button, to the area where the camera phone is located. It will automatically connect to a pre-determined authority for the existing number. When connected, the video and audio data recorded by the camera phone's camera are relayed to the connected organization, and the location data of the camera phone is also 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 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.

The present invention provides a method for promptly and accurately reporting an emergency situation to an emergency treatment agency, and alerting a third party to a disaster avoiding or participating in a rescue by a third party in the area where the camera phone is located.

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 location data of the camera phone;

Identifying, by a management system, the location of the specific button and the camera phone and identifying a third party located in the vicinity;

Disclosing a disaster report warning method comprising the step of transmitting a pre-determined phrase for the particular button to a third party near 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. In the management system, a warning phrase corresponding to an engine corresponding to a button or a number pressed on a camera phone connected to the management system is selected and stored.

The management system grasps the number pressed on the camera phone connected to the system and the location of the camera phone, and exists in the area where the camera phone is located by using the emergency treatment engine data and the emergency treatment engine position data selected for the button. It will automatically connect to a pre-determined authority for the number. When connected, the video and audio data recorded by the camera phone's camera are relayed to the connected organization, and the location data of the camera phone is also delivered.

In addition, the management system determines the number of the camera phone and the location of the camera phone to be connected to the system, and the third party at a distance adjacent to the identified position. Preferably identify mobile phone holders. Preferably, the location of the mobile phone holders in the adjacent distance is determined by the system connected to a communication company. To mobile phone holders in the adjacent distance, a warning message selected for the button of the camera phone to be declared is sent to a third party located in the area where the camera phone is located.

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 grasps the type of button and the location of the reporter, is determined for the button, and connects the camera phone of the reporter to the fire or crime reporting center corresponding to the location of the reporter, The video and audio signals from the caller's camera phone are relayed to the center.

In addition, when connected to the management system, the management system grasps the type of button and the location of the notifier, and sends a predetermined warning phrase for the fire or disaster button to a "fire" or " Please send a warning message, such as "Help."

The competent department receives a video of the situation of the notifier through the management system, and performs a situation action while talking to the notifier. 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, by alerting third parties near the occurrence of the incident, they can help them avoid disasters or encourage them to participate in disaster relief.

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 and warning procedure according to the present invention.

Claims (5)

In the warning system for disaster report using a camera phone, The camera 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 camera is selected for the specific buttons. A management system for connecting a phone, relaying video and audio from the camera phone to the predetermined organ, and alerting a third party located near the camera phone; Warning system In the disaster report and alarm system using a camera phone, 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 position of the specific button and the camera phone and connecting the camera phone to an organ selected for the position of the specific button and the camera phone; Relaying the video and audio photographed by the camera phone to the engine, and transmitting location data of the camera phone; Identifying, by a management system, a third party located near the camera phone; Transmitting a preselected phrase for the particular button to a third party nearby where the camera phone is located; Emergency disaster warning method comprising a. The method of claim 2, wherein a specific button of the camera phone is formed on the exterior of the camera. The method of claim 2, 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 warning method according to claim 2, wherein the system connection and operation of the camera are made by voice recognition.