KR20070096322A - System and method for a car safety management using mobile station - Google Patents

Abstract

A car safety management system and method using a mobile terminal are provided to easily check the cause of a car accident by using a mobile terminal and a mobile communication network without taking a black box of the car by utilizing a car black box in an integrated audio system. When an audio system determines that a mobile terminal is connected thereto through an interface unit(401), it authenticates the mobile terminal(403) and checks whether the mobile terminal is valid(405). When the mobile terminal is valid, the audio system allows connection of the mobile terminal thereto(409). When the audio system and the mobile terminal are connected, the audio system checks whether a user control or an emergency situation occurs(411). When an emergency signal is generated, the audio system transfers the emergency signal to the mobile terminal(415). The mobile terminal receives the emergency signal and transmits it to a communication/emergency center through a communication network(417).

Description

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SAFETY MANAGEMENT OF CAR USING A MOBILE TERMINAL {SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A CAR SAFETY MANAGEMENT USING MOBILE STATION}

1 is a view schematically showing an internal configuration of a vehicle in which an audio system and a portable terminal are linked according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a view schematically showing the structure of a safety management system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a view schematically showing an example of a configuration inside a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a diagram illustrating a method for providing safety management through interworking with an audio system and a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

The present invention relates to a safety management technology applied to a vehicle, a ship, an aircraft, and the like, and more particularly, to a safety management system and method through interworking of an audio system such as a vehicle and a portable terminal.

In general, an audio system mounted on an instrument panel provided in a vehicle is an audio output device capable of listening to high quality music in the vehicle in accordance with the demands of modern people in which the life of the vehicle is generalized. The existing audio system is being developed to execute various multimedia. As an example, the AV system, which has been developed in the audio system and can execute various multimedia in a vehicle, is commercially available.

As described above, the audio system and the AV system (hereinafter, referred to as an "audio / AV system") are systems for performing music listening, multimedia display, and navigation functions. The audio / AV system is basically equipped with a radio tuner, a cassette deck, and the like. In addition, a compact disk player (CDP) or the like may be provided as an option to listen to various music and broadcasts while driving according to the driver's preference.

In addition, recently, by mounting a medium capable of receiving and displaying a variety of multimedia data inside the vehicle, there is a growing number of vehicles that can access a variety of media to the driver or passenger. In other words, in addition to the audio system, peripheral devices such as a navigation system, a television, a digital versatile disk (DVD) player, and the like are mounted to increase user convenience.

In addition, as the specification of the audio system installed in the vehicle is increased, methods for interworking the audio system with a predetermined external device such as a portable terminal have been sought. Specifically, various methods for increasing user convenience and safety, such as data sharing between each other and control of the audio system using the mobile terminal, have been sought through the connection between the audio system and the mobile terminal.

As described above, in order to link the audio system used in a vehicle with an external portable terminal, an interface device corresponding thereto should be provided. That is, as the audio system and the portable terminal have different interface methods, methods for linking the audio system and the portable terminal are emerging.

Accordingly, studies on various interface devices or methods for linkage between an audio system and a portable terminal are being conducted. However, the interface devices and methods as described above have a problem in that their use is inconvenient, and they have a complicated structure for connection between an audio system and a portable terminal.

Therefore, there is a need for a connection method for safety management in the convenience of use and furthermore, driving a vehicle through an efficient interface method for linkage between the audio system and an external portable terminal.

Therefore, the present invention was devised to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a user convenience and safety system through an interface between an audio system and a portable terminal.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a safety system and method capable of automatically transmitting and receiving rescue signals through interworking between an audio system and a portable terminal.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a comprehensive safety management system and method thereof related to safety management through linkage between an audio system and a portable terminal.

The method according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object, in the safety management method using a portable terminal and an audio system, the audio system is connected to the portable terminal and the wired / wireless, the audio system is emergency Determining whether or not a signal is generated; and if there is an emergency signal generated, transmitting the emergency signal to the portable terminal, and the portable terminal inputs the emergency signal and transmits the emergency signal through a communication network. Sending to a communication / emergency center.

A system according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above objects, in a safety management system using a portable terminal, is connected to a satellite network and a communication network, and performs a control operation in accordance with an internal / external command or a set mode An emergency control device, a portable terminal for wired / wireless connection with the emergency control device, inputting an emergency signal transmitted from the emergency control device, and transmitting the emergency signal and location information through a network in which the emergency control device is registered; And an emergency center connected to the portable terminal via a wireless communication network, connected to the emergency control device, and connected to the portable terminal through a satellite to receive emergency signals and corresponding information from the emergency control device.

In addition, the emergency control apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object, the interface unit for providing an interface for connection with the portable terminal, responsible for the overall control of the emergency control device, It controls the communication with the portable terminal, and transmits it to the microcomputer when an emergency signal is generated in cooperation with a microcomputer for controlling transmission to the portable terminal when an emergency signal is generated, and a predetermined emergency switch provided in the emergency control device. And an emergency signal generator for transmitting an emergency signal to the portable terminal through the interface unit according to the control of the microcomputer.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Prior to the description of the present invention, the terms or words used in the specification and claims described below should not be construed as being limited to the ordinary or dictionary meanings, the inventors in their best way For the purpose of explanation, it should be interpreted as meaning and concept corresponding to the technical idea of the present invention on the basis of the principle that it can be appropriately defined as the concept of term. Therefore, the embodiments described in the specification and the drawings shown in the drawings are only the most preferred embodiment of the present invention, and do not represent all of the technical idea of the present invention, various modifications that can be replaced at the time of the present application It should be understood that there may be equivalents and variations.

The present invention relates to a comprehensive safety management system and method through interworking between an audio system of a vehicle and a portable terminal. In particular, in the embodiment of the present invention by using a mobile terminal without a separate equipment in the existing audio system, the safety signal during safety driving and accidents automatically transmitted to an emergency center, for example, a telecommunication company, a car insurance company and a police station, such emergency It can be quickly replaced by connecting with the setter.

Therefore, in the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the audio system and the portable terminal are connected to each other by using an interface of the portable terminal, for example, a 24-pin data connector or a Bluetooth, to enable transmission and reception with a telecommunication company. . In addition, a GPS (Global Positioning System) antenna and a GPS terminal circuit in the audio system provided in the vehicle are configured to enable the driver to drive safely.

On the other hand, in the embodiment of the present invention described below will be described a method through the interworking of the vehicle and the mobile terminal, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, embodiments of the present invention may be applied to safety and management measures applied to automobiles, ships, and aircrafts. The present invention narrowly implements a safety and management system and method in which a management object such as a car and a portable terminal are linked, and largely links the mobile terminal with a management object such as an automobile, such as an audio system or a vehicle control system. The present invention relates to a comprehensive safety management system and method in which a network connected to an emergency center such as a communication center, a police agency, and an insurance company is connected to a mobile terminal related to driver safety and management.

Typically, current cars have continually evolved from early mechanical cars to the generation of intelligent cars. For example, since the microcomputer was invented in 1971 and the microcomputer was adopted as the ignition timing control device for automobiles in 1976, the optimum ignition timing control, precise control of the mixing ratio of air and fuel, idle rotation speed control, electronic digital meter, suspension High-value products with microcomputers have emerged one after another, including control, electronically controlled air conditioners, electronic tuner radios, and CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display multi-information systems. In the late 1980s, products such as electronically controlled air conditioners, ABS, and airbags began to spread to public cars in order to further improve the comfort and safety of automobiles.

As a result, in the 1980s, each automaker was able to go ahead with the engine electronics. As a result, it was commanded by a sensor-related technology and a signal from the ECU (Engine Control Unit) to continuously measure various engine operating states. Actuator-related technologies have been developed. In order to improve the driver's convenience and improve the performance of the automobile, the car electronic system is combined with the conventional mechanical system. Recently, the typical electronics used in automobiles is used in all fields including engine control, and car electronics is used in gasoline engine control, diesel engine control, power train control, chassis control, body control and information communication. Sometimes classified as

Here, the information communication of the vehicle is to provide various information to the driver or passengers by data obtained through communication with the outside of the vehicle, and means the overall information such as multi information, navigation, and automobile telephone. Multi-information is a system for displaying map information, maintenance information, TV broadcasting, rearview camera information, etc. by the choice of a passenger, and a CRT, a color liquid crystal display (LCD), etc. are used for a display apparatus.

Background Art [0002] Navigation, which has recently been applied to automobiles, is a system that displays a route to a current location or destination of a vehicle on a map of a display device. The current position measurement method includes a position sensor and a vehicle speed to estimate the position, or a GPS (Global Positioning System) for measuring the position of the vehicle according to the signal from the satellite. In addition, there are methods such as map matching that compares the estimated current position with a map database. As a communication system inside an automobile, ECUs are distributed for each function, and information exchange between ECUs is performed in a communication line. There are two types of communication methods, a parallel communication method for transmitting a plurality of bits of information at a time using a plurality of signal lines, and a serial communication method for transmitting information by dividing the information into one signal line for each bit.

On the other hand, the vehicle needs to check the state of the vehicle while driving, and also needs traffic information of the road to drive. Now, as well as the importance of the performance of the vehicle itself, the safety and management of the driver is becoming important through the network using communication. Accordingly, an embodiment of the present invention is to provide a safety management system and method through linkage between a portable terminal and an object of a vehicle.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. First of all, in adding reference numerals to the components of each drawing, it should be noted that the same components have the same reference numerals as much as possible even if they are displayed on different drawings. In addition, in the following description, numerous specific details such as specific configurations and process flows are shown to provide a more general understanding of the invention. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details.

1 is a diagram schematically illustrating an internal configuration of a vehicle associated with a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a safety management system using a portable terminal and an audio system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes an audio system 110 that is generally provided in a vehicle and a commercial device connected to the audio system 110. Includes a configuration in which the mobile terminal 150 is associated. In addition, the embodiment of the present invention includes a commercial data connector 170 for the interface between the audio system 110 and the portable terminal 150. The audio system 110 includes an interface unit 115 for interface with the portable terminal 150 and the data connector 170, and the interface unit 115 is connected to a general portable terminal 24. It is desirable to form a pin so that the data connector can be connected. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and of course, it is also possible to provide an interface to which wireless communication such as infrared and Bluetooth are applied in addition to the interface through the data connector 170.

Here, the portable terminal 150 may be a cellular phone, a PCS phone, an IMT-2000 terminal for providing an image, and the like, and also includes a portable terminal of a portable device concept using a vehicle as a fixed device through a unique frequency. can do.

Looking at the operation according to an embodiment of the present invention having the above configuration as follows.

That is, when driving the vehicle after the operation of the audio system 110, the driver presses a predetermined GPS connection button, for example, the DRIVE button, as shown in the reference numeral 111 to promote safe driving to drive safe driving. Receive voice guidance, and the like. In addition, by using the data connector 170 applied to the portable terminal 150, the portable terminal 150 of the driver and the audio system 110 are connected to perform a normal hands free function.

On the other hand, the driver inputs an emergency switch, for example, the SOS button of reference numeral 113 when the driver cannot make a voice call due to a vehicle breakdown or a traffic accident while driving or stopping a vehicle, and receives the signal from the telecommunication company and the emergency center, for example, the driver. Contact your insurance company, police department, etc. In addition, it is also possible to automatically detect such an emergency by using a predetermined detection sensor in the vehicle, and automatically transmit the corresponding emergency signal through the mobile terminal 150. Then, in the emergency center as described above, the position of the vehicle can be determined by the signal of the GPS 130 or the portable terminal 150 provided in the vehicle, and the safety management can be achieved.

In this case, preferably, the audio system 110 may be registered to the audio system 110 through a separate registration process so that only the specific portable terminal 150 may be connected to the audio system 110. Since a description thereof will be described later, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

2 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a network configuration of a comprehensive safety management system linked to a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, a network implemented as a comprehensive safety management system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a vehicle including the audio system 110, the GPS 130, and the portable terminal 150 of FIG. 1. 210, a base station 220 for providing a service to the mobile terminal 150, a communication center 240 connected to the mobile terminal 150 through the base station 220, and a communication network 230, and an emergency. And a satellite 260 wirelessly connected to the center 250 and the communication center 240 and the GPS 130.

As shown in FIG. 2, first, a vehicle 210 including the audio system 110, the GPS 130, and the portable terminal 150 is configured and connected to the satellite 260 through a satellite network. The mobile terminal 150 is connected to the communication center 240 and the emergency center 250 through the base station 220 and the communication network 230. In addition, the communication center 240 may be connected to the satellite 260 and may also be connected to the emergency center 250 through the communication network 230. Here, the communication network 230 may be a commercial over-the-air wireless network, a general trunk line network, or may be implemented as a dedicated network or the Internet network.

Referring to the safety management system according to an embodiment of the present invention configured as an example in Figure 2 as follows.

The vehicle 210 transmits vehicle information, location information, etc. to the communication center 240 through the GPS 130 or the portable terminal 150, and also provides information related to safety, for example, the audio system 110. Emergency signals generated through the may be transmitted directly to the emergency center 250, or may be transmitted through the communication center 240. In addition, the vehicle 210 receives various information such as location information, road information, traffic information, and diagnostic information of the vehicle from the communication center 240 connected through the mobile terminal 150 using the communication network 230. It may be provided, or may be provided through the GPS 130 / portable terminal 150 using the satellite 260.

On the other hand, in the embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle as described above, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, if a ship or an aircraft is applied instead of the vehicle, and a coast guard room, an airport control room, etc. is applied instead of an emergency center, a system applied to a ship or an aircraft instead of a vehicle may be implemented.

3 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a configuration inside a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In particular, FIG. 3 schematically illustrates an internal configuration example of an audio system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and a detailed configuration of a configuration already well known in the audio system is omitted. That is, it should be noted that in FIG. 3, except for the configuration directly related to the embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the audio system 110 according to the embodiment of the present invention is largely an audio / video control system 301, a GPS processor 303, a microcomputer 305, and an emergency signal generator 307. And an interface unit 309.

As shown in FIG. 3, the audio system 110 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is connected to the portable terminal 150 through the interface unit 309 and the GPS through the GPS processing unit 303. And 130. The interface unit 309 provides an interface for connection with the portable terminal 150, transfers connection information of the portable terminal 150 to the microcomputer 305, and the emergency signal generator 307. When the emergency signal is generated by the emergency signal is transmitted to the portable terminal 150 in accordance with the control of the microcomputer 305.

Preferably, the interface unit 309 may be formed to be wired to the portable terminal 130 through a predetermined jack such as a common data connector of the portable terminal 130. Of course, it may be formed to be wirelessly connected to the mobile terminal 130 through. In addition, the interface unit 309 performs an operation for GPS communication processing when the mobile terminal 150 includes a GPS function, in which case the GPS 130 and the GPS processing unit 303 are omitted. This is preferred.

The GPS processing unit 303 communicates with the satellite 260 as shown in FIG. 2 through the GPS 130. For example, GPS (Global Position System) information is received to generate location information of the current vehicle, and vehicle driving information and vehicle status information corresponding to the generated location information are transmitted and received under the control of the microcomputer 305.

The microcomputer 305 is in charge of the overall control of the audio system 110 and controls communication with the outside such as the GPS 130 and the portable terminal 150. That is, the microcomputer 305 receives the signals received from the GPS 130 and the portable terminal 150 to grasp the state information of the vehicle. For example, the microcomputer 305 retrieves the location information of the vehicle corresponding to the input signal and notifies the corresponding result. In addition, the microcomputer 305 determines whether the portable terminal 150 is a valid registered mobile terminal through the information, and performs authentication with the portable terminal according to the result. In this case, it is preferable to include a predetermined memory for storing such information. In addition, the microcomputer 305 controls to transmit to the satellite 260 or the portable terminal 150 when an emergency signal is generated from the emergency signal generator 307.

The emergency signal generator 307 interoperates with a predetermined emergency switch provided in the audio system 110 and transmits it to the microcomputer 305 when a predetermined emergency signal is generated, corresponding to the control of the microcomputer 305. The emergency signal is transmitted to the portable terminal 150 through the interface unit 309. The emergency signal generator 305 may be controlled by the driver's operation as described above, or may be controlled according to a preset procedure according to each situation. That is, the emergency signal generator 307 recognizes when an impact occurs in the vehicle in conjunction with a predetermined shock sensor, for example, when a traffic accident occurs, and automatically generates an emergency signal corresponding to the micro signal. Transfer to computer 305.

The portable terminal 150 performs a function unique to the portable terminal and, when an emergency signal is generated from the audio system 110, is connected to a communication center, an emergency center, and the like, which is connected to a network to which the mobile terminal is registered, to secure the vehicle. And a medium for transmitting and receiving information related to management.

4 is a diagram illustrating a safety management method using a portable terminal and an audio system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, if it is determined in step 401 that the portable terminal is connected through the interface unit, the audio system proceeds to step 403. In step 403, the audio system performs authentication on the portable terminal, and then proceeds to step 405 to determine whether the portable terminal is valid. At this time, the registration information of the portable terminal is preferably registered in advance in the audio system through, for example, a portable terminal identification number, a telephone number, an authentication password and a setting code. In addition, the authentication procedure may be omitted according to the user setting. In this case, of course, it can be formed to allow the connection of all portable terminals.

Next, if the portable terminal is invalid as a result of the determination in step 405, the process proceeds to step 407 to terminate the connection of the portable terminal. If the portable terminal is valid as a result of the determination in step 405, the portable terminal is allowed to connect.

Next, when the audio system and the portable terminal are connected as in step 409, the process proceeds to step 411. In step 411, the audio system determines whether a user's control or emergency occurs. If there is no emergency signal as a result of the determination in step 411, the process proceeds to step 413 to perform a user request or a general audio operation. If the emergency signal is generated as a result of the determination in step 411, the controller proceeds to step 415 and transmits the emergency signal to the mobile terminal connected to the wired / wireless connection.

In step 417, the portable terminal inputs an emergency signal transmitted from the audio system and transmits the emergency signal to a communication / emergency center through a communication network. In this case, it is preferable that the portable terminal not only transmits an emergency signal received from the audio system, but also transmits current location information of the vehicle and information of the portable terminal. The location information may include location information by a mobile terminal and location information by a GPS provided in a vehicle.

Here, look at the linkage relationship with the communication / emergency center according to an embodiment of the present invention as an example.

That is, the audio system first transmits the location information of the vehicle and the like through a communication network and a satellite using a GPS or a portable terminal. Thereafter, the audio system transmits to the communication / emergency center in association with the portable terminal when an emergency signal is generated. The communication / emergency center then receives emergency information about the vehicle and dispatches to the site where the vehicle is located.

As described above, the embodiment of the present invention proposes an integrated audio system interoperating with a mobile terminal. In general, there is a problem in that the expense is greatly generated as separate equipment, for example, navigation or a safe driving terminal to be mounted separately for vehicle rescue or safe driving. In addition, when traffic accidents occur in a vehicle, there is a problem in that additional expensive equipment such as Mozen, Everway, etc. must be purchased. Accordingly, in the embodiment of the present invention, the hands-free function using the audio system may be implemented without any additional equipment by using the portable terminal of the driver, and the rescue signal may be transmitted by interworking the portable terminal with the audio system in the vehicle.

As described above, in the detailed description of the present invention has been described with respect to specific embodiments, various modifications are of course possible without departing from the scope of the invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined not only by the claims below, but also by the equivalents of the claims.

According to the safety management system and method of a vehicle using the portable terminal of the present invention as described above, there is an advantage that can implement an integrated safety management system by linking the audio system and the portable terminal without purchasing additional expensive equipment. In addition, the use of a vehicle black box in the integrated audio system has the advantage that the accident situation can be easily checked using a mobile terminal and a mobile communication network without removing the black box in the vehicle in case of an accident.

In addition, according to the present invention, in the event of an emergency of the vehicle, by transmitting a rescue signal to the emergency center in connection with the portable terminal, there is an advantage that can be quickly responded. In addition, it has the advantage of building a network of a wide range of multimedia communication to secure and meet the convenience, security, and safety of multi-use at the same time.

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In the safety management method using a mobile terminal and an audio system, The audio system is connected to the mobile terminal and wired / wireless, The audio system determines whether an emergency signal is generated; Transmitting an emergency signal to the portable terminal when an emergency signal is generated as a result of the determination; The portable terminal inputs the emergency signal and transmits the emergency signal to a communication / emergency center through a communication network. The method of claim 1, The wired / wireless connection process, If the audio system determines the connection of the portable terminal, performing authentication on the portable terminal; Terminating the connection of the portable terminal if the portable terminal is invalid; If the portable terminal is valid, allowing a connection of the portable terminal to connect the safety management method using the portable terminal. The method of claim 2, The authentication of the portable terminal may include determining whether or not the registered information of the previously registered portable terminal and the registered information of the connected mobile terminal are matched. The method of claim 1, If there is no emergency signal, the method further includes performing an operation or a general audio operation according to a user request. The method of claim 1, And the portable terminal transmits vehicle position information and portable terminal information together with the emergency signal. The method of claim 5, The location information includes location information by a mobile terminal and location information by a GPS (Global Positioning System) provided in a vehicle. In the safety management system using a mobile terminal, An emergency control device connected to a satellite network and a communication network and performing a control operation in accordance with internal / external commands or a set mode; A portable terminal for wired / wireless connection with the emergency control device, inputting an emergency signal transmitted from the emergency control device, and transmitting the emergency signal and its own location information through a registered network; A mobile device comprising a communication / emergency center connected to the mobile terminal through a wireless communication network, connected to the emergency control device, and connected to the mobile terminal through a satellite to receive emergency signals and corresponding information from the emergency control device. Safety management system using a terminal. The method of claim 7, wherein The emergency control apparatus is a safety management system using a mobile terminal, characterized in that it comprises an audio system provided in the vehicle. The method of claim 7, wherein The safety management system is a safety management system using a mobile terminal including a global positioning system (GPS) for providing position information of an object including the emergency control device. The method of claim 7, wherein The object is a safety management system using a mobile terminal, characterized in that it comprises a vehicle, a ship and an aircraft. The method of claim 7, wherein The safety management system, A base station for providing a service to the mobile terminal; A communication / emergency center connected to the mobile terminal through the base station and a communication network; Safety management system using a mobile terminal including a satellite that is wirelessly connected to the communication / emergency center and GPS. The method of claim 7, wherein The emergency control device is a safety management system using a mobile terminal, characterized in that for generating the location information and the emergency information related to safety through the linkage with the GPS or the portable terminal to transmit to the communication / emergency center. The method of claim 7, wherein The emergency control device, An interface unit for providing an interface for connection with the portable terminal; A microcomputer responsible for overall control of the emergency control device, controlling communication with the portable terminal, and controlling transmission to the portable terminal when an emergency signal is generated; In response to the emergency signal is generated in conjunction with a predetermined emergency switch provided in the emergency control device for transmitting the emergency signal to the microcomputer, and in response to the control of the microcomputer includes an emergency signal generator for transmitting an emergency signal to the portable terminal Safety management system using a mobile terminal. The method of claim 13, The emergency control device is a safety management system using a mobile terminal including a GPS processing unit for interworking with the GPS for providing location information. The method of claim 13, The interface unit provides an interface for connection with the portable terminal, and transmits the connection information of the portable terminal to the microcomputer and in response to the control of the microcomputer when an emergency signal is generated by the emergency signal generator. Safety management system using a portable terminal, characterized in that to provide an interface for transmitting to the portable terminal. The method of claim 13, The interface unit is a safety management system using a portable terminal, characterized in that wired connection with the portable terminal through an interface for connection with the common data connector of the portable terminal. The method of claim 13, The interface unit is a safety management system using a mobile terminal, characterized in that the wireless connection with the mobile terminal through an interface for connecting the portable terminal and Bluetooth / infrared. The method of claim 13, The interface unit when the portable terminal includes a GPS function, the safety management system using a portable terminal, characterized in that for performing an operation for GPS communication processing. The method of claim 13, The emergency control apparatus includes a GPS processing unit configured to receive GPS (Global Position System) information, generate location information, and process driving information and vehicle state information corresponding to the generated location information. Management system. The method of claim 13, The microcomputer receives the signal received from the portable terminal and determines whether the portable terminal is valid through authentication of the portable terminal. The method of claim 13, The emergency signal generator generates an emergency signal through manual control by a user's operation. The method of claim 13, The emergency signal generating unit recognizes when an impact occurs in conjunction with a predetermined sensor, and generates a safety signal automatically corresponding to the safety management system using a mobile terminal.

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