KR20080048574A - A room-mirror black box - Google Patents

Abstract

A black box in a rear view mirror is provided to record all the information of a vehicle in running or at an accident and to improve convenience by integrating four cameras in the rear view mirror and attaching additional devices. A black box in a rear view mirror comprises the followings: a body(10) installed integrally with a first camera photographing a front of a vehicle, a second and a third camera(12,13) photographing both sides, and a fourth camera(14) photographing an interior; a half reflecting mirror(20) installed at the body; a display(30) installed at an inside of the half reflecting mirror, to show various information; a speaker(40) installed at the body, to output various information in voice or alarm sound; an impact sensor installed at the body, to generate an impact signal when an impact more than regular strength is applied to the vehicle; a main memory storing information photographed by the cameras; a central processing unit connected to the cameras, the display, the impact sensor, and the main memory systematically; and a power unit supplying power.

Description

A room-mirror black box

1 is a front perspective view of a room mirror black box according to the present invention;

Figure 2 is a rear perspective view of the room mirror black box of Figure 1,

Figure 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the room mirror black box of Figure 1;

<Description of Signs of Major Parts of Drawings>

10 ... Main unit 10a ... Bracket

11,12,13,14 .... 1st, 2, 3, 4 camera

20 ... half reflection mirror 30 ... display

40 ... Speaker 50 ... Microphone

60 ... shock sensor 70 ... GPS receiver

80 ... Electronic Map Memory 90 ... High Pass Terminal

100 ... Main memory 110 ... Transmitter

120 ... central processing unit 130 ... power section

131 ... Solar cell 132 ... Rechargeable battery

140 ... changeover switch 150 ... connection port

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a room mirror black box of a vehicle, and more particularly, to a room mirror black box capable of recording all information generated in a vehicle at a stop, driving and accident.

Room mirrors are installed inside the car so that the driver can know what is going on inside the car without turning his head.

The black box was previously used as a flight recorder to record the performance and status of an aircraft in flight, but recently it has been applied to automobiles as well as aircraft. The automobile black box is organically connected to cameras installed in front and rear of the vehicle and various sensors inside the vehicle, thereby recording the driving state of the vehicle and the situation at the time of an accident.

By the way, in the case of an expensive car, the black box is mounted when the car is shipped, but it is rarely applied to an already produced car. This is because it was very difficult to mount the black box on the car, and nevertheless, the vehicle had to be modified as a whole if it was to be mounted.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a room mirror black box that can be mounted very easily without modification of the vehicle.

Another object of the present invention to provide a room mirror black box that can maximize the usability and convenience by performing a variety of functions.

In order to achieve the above object, the room mirror black box according to the present invention,

The first camera 11 for photographing the front of the vehicle, the second and third cameras 12 and 13 for photographing both sides of the vehicle, and the fourth camera 14 for photographing the interior of the vehicle are integrated. Body 10 installed as; A half reflection mirror 20 installed at the main body 10; A display (30) installed in the main body (10) inside the half reflection mirror (20) and displaying various types of information; A speaker 40 installed at the main body 10 to output various types of information as voice or alarm sounds; An impact sensor (60) installed in the main body (10) for generating an impact signal when an impact having a specific strength or more is applied to the vehicle; A main memory (100) in which information photographed by the first, second, third, and fourth cameras (11, 12, 13, 14) is stored; The central processing unit 120 is organically connected to the first, second, third, fourth cameras 11, 12, 13, 14, the display 30, the impact sensor 60, the main memory 100. ; And a power supply unit 130 for supplying power.

In the present invention, the main body 10 further includes a microphone 50 for converting the driver's voice signal into an electrical signal.

In the present invention, it is organically connected to the central processing unit 120, is installed in the main body 10, built in the GPS receiver 70 and the main body 10 for receiving GPS information from GPS satellites. And further include an electronic map memory 80 for calculating a current position based on the information received from the GPS.

In the present invention, it is organically connected to the central processing unit 120, and further comprises a high-pass terminal 90 for paying tolls by communicating wirelessly with the tollgate antenna installed in the highway toll gate.

In the present invention, organically connected to the central processing unit 120, the mobile communication provider further includes a transmitter 110 for wirelessly transmitting the information stored in the main memory 100.

In the present invention, the power supply unit 130 includes a solar cell 131 installed on the front side of the main body 10, and a rechargeable battery 132 for charging the electricity generated by the solar cell 131.

In the present invention, as installed in the main body 10 is connected to the central processing unit 120, and further comprises a connection port 150 connected to the configuration mounted on the vehicle.

Hereinafter, a room mirror black box according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a front perspective view of a room mirror black box according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the room mirror black box of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the room mirror black box of FIG. 1. .

As shown, the room mirror black box system according to the present invention includes a first camera 11 for photographing the front of the vehicle, and second and third cameras 12 and 13 for photographing both sides of the vehicle. And main body 10 is integrally provided with a fourth camera 14 for photographing the interior of the vehicle; A half reflection mirror 20 installed at the main body 10; A display 30 installed in the main body 10 inside the half reflection mirror 20 and displaying various types of information; A speaker 40 installed at the main body 10 to output various types of information as voice or alarm sounds; A microphone 50 installed in the main body 10 to convert a driver's voice signal into an electric signal; A shock sensor (60) installed in the main body (10) for generating a shock signal when an impact having a specific strength or more is applied to the vehicle; A GPS receiver 70 installed in the main body 10 to receive GPS information from a GPS satellite; An electronic map memory (80) embedded in the main body (10) for calculating a current position based on information received from the GPS; A high pass terminal unit 90 for wirelessly communicating with a toll antenna installed at a highway toll gate to pay a toll; A main memory 100 in which information photographed by the first, second, third and fourth cameras 11, 12, 13 and 14 is stored; A transmitter 110 for wirelessly transmitting information stored in the main memory 100 to the mobile communication service provider; First, second, third, fourth cameras 11, 12, 13, 14, display 30, shock sensor 60, GPS receiver 70, electronic map memory 80, high pass terminal A central processing unit (120) organically connected to the main memory (100) and the transmitting unit (110); A power supply unit 130 for supplying power for operating the above components; It includes; a switch for switching automatically or manually 140.

The main body 10 is installed at the upper front inside the vehicle, and a bracket 10a for installation is formed at the rear side of the main body 10.

The first, second, third, and fourth cameras 11, 12, 13, and 14 may photograph both front, rear, left, and right sides of the vehicle, thereby revealing the exact cause of the accident. That is, the 1.4 cameras 11 and 14 photograph the situation of the front and rear sides of the vehicle during the accident, and the second and third cameras 12 and 13 photograph the situation of the left and right sides of the vehicle.

In general, since collision accidents occur not only in the front and rear of the car but also in the side, the role of the second and third cameras 12 and 13 to play the left and right side situations will be important. Furthermore, when the intruder intrudes through the car door to steal the car, the second and third cameras 12 and 13 photograph the intruder. Here, the first, second, third, fourth cameras 11, 12, 13 are included in the image information photographed by the first, second, third, and fourth cameras 11, 12, 13, and 14. It is preferable to record up to the year, month, day, hour, minute, and second photographed by (14). This is to know the accident time reliably if a car accident occurs.

The half reflection mirror 20 normally serves as a mirror. When the display 30 to be described later is operated, the image of the display 30 is shown to the driver through the half reflection mirror 20.

The display 30 displays driving information of the vehicle, various records, various images photographed by the first, second, third, and fourth cameras 11, 12, 13, and 14, a GPS receiver 70, and an electronic map to be described later. Various information such as navigation information by the memory 80 is displayed. Such a display is preferably an LCD display.

The speaker 40 not only outputs various types of information as voices or alarm sounds, but also outputs navigation information as voices.

The microphone 50 is used to input the driver's voice in an emergency situation.

Here, the speaker 40 and the microphone 50 enable the hands-free function to allow the driver to talk to the other party without lifting the mobile phone when making a phone call.

The impact sensor 60 detects a sudden impact such as a contact accident, a collision accident, a sudden brake, or the like, which is greater than the impact applied to a vehicle which is normally driven, and generates a corresponding signal. The impact sensor 60 detects an impact even when the rapid brake is bright and generates a corresponding signal.

The GPS receiver 70 receives GPS signals from GPS satellites floating on the earth, and the electronic map memory 80 stores an electronic map for calculating a current position from the GPS signals received from the GPS receiver 70. It is. At this time, the electronic map memory 80 is preferably detachable, and accordingly, the electronic map can be upgraded periodically. By employing the GPS receiver 70 and the electronic map memory 80, not only can determine the current driving position, but also can accurately determine the accident location even when the accident occurs at night or in rare places.

In addition, because the electronic map memory 80 can accurately identify the dedicated lane or the child protection area, it may be notified by a warning sound when passing through the dedicated lane or the child protection area.

The high pass terminal 90 pays tolls through wireless or infrared communication with a toll antenna installed at a highway toll gate and has a configuration similar to that of a high pass terminal currently in operation. The high pass terminal unit 90 is to exit from the amount charged in the high pass card (C) inserted into the predetermined portion of the main body 10 by the toll.

The main memory 100 is a vehicle by the GPS receiver 70 and the electronic map memory 80 as well as image information photographed by the first, second, third and fourth cameras 11, 12, 13, 14. The moving track of the toll, the toll information, etc. which are settled in the high-pass terminal unit 90 is stored. At this time, the main memory 100 can be easily separated by the driver, which is to store the information stored in the main memory 100 in a computer at another place or to output to the printer. That is, since the main memory 100 can be separated, the stored contents can be easily checked at various places.

When the vehicle accident occurs, the transmitter 110 transmits the image information of the first, second, third, and fourth cameras 11, 12, 13, and 14, or a voice signal of the driver input by the microphone 50. The location information obtained by the GPS receiver 70 and the electronic map memory 80 is wirelessly transmitted to the mobile communication service provider. Actually, since the driver often loses his mind or dies during a car accident, it is difficult to accurately determine the cause of the accident. By employing the transmitter 110 of the present invention, various information at the time of the accident is moved regardless of the driver's intention when the accident occurs. Since it is transmitted to the telecommunications service provider, it is possible to identify the exact cause of the accident and at the same time identify the exact point of the accident.

The central processing unit 120 is a complex control so that the above configuration can operate correctly.

The power supply unit 130 supplies power to operate the room mirror black box of the present application, and charges electricity generated from the solar cell 131 and the solar cell 131 installed at the front side of the main body 10. It includes a rechargeable battery 132. In this case, the room mirror black box of the present application does not need to replace the battery at the same time, it is easy to install without modifying the structure of the car, and further can be applied directly to the existing car. However, the power supply unit 130 may be directly connected to the battery of the vehicle, or may be implemented in connection with the cigar jack.

The changeover switch 140 is a switch for converting the room mirror black box into the automatic mode or the manual mode. Automatic mode is to operate the room mirror black box irrespective of the driver's intention. For example, various driving information is recorded while driving, and the first, second, third and fourth cameras in case of accident. (11) (12) (13) (14) are operated automatically. In the manual mode, the room mirror black box is operated by the driver's will. For example, the driver manually operates the first, second, third, and fourth cameras 11, 12, 13, 14, and artificially captures the image. This becomes possible.

On the other hand, the main body 10 is connected to various components mounted on the vehicle, for example, theft sensor, the rear camera or the electronic control unit (ECU), the connection port 150 is connected to the central processing unit 120 It may be further provided.

For example, an automobile may be equipped with a burglar sensor (not shown) that detects the door when the door is opened without passing through the door key (not shown). The burglar sensor 120 is connected to the central processing unit 120 through the connection port 150. ) Can be connected. In this case, when the door is forcibly opened, the central processing unit 120 may operate the first, second, third, and fourth cameras 11, 12, 13, and 14 to photograph the thief's face invading.

Alternatively, a rear camera may be installed at the rear of the vehicle, and the rear camera may be connected to the central processing unit 120 through the connection port 150. In this case, image information of the rear camera photographing the rear of the vehicle may be shown through the display 30.

In addition, the connection port 150 may be connected to the electronic control unit (ECU) of the vehicle. In this case, the central processing unit 120 may grasp various internal information of the vehicle (vehicle speed, brake wear, steering angle of the wheel, etc.) through the electronic control unit to notify the driver when an abnormality occurs in the vehicle. .

Next, the operation of the room mirror black box as described above will be described.

If a contact accident or collision occurs while the vehicle is in operation, a different impact is applied to the vehicle. This shock is detected by the shock sensor 60, the shock sensor 60 transmits a shock signal to the central processing unit (120). Then, the central processing unit 120 operates the shutters (not shown) so that the first, second, third, and fourth cameras 11, 12, 13, 14 may be continuously photographed at predetermined time intervals. At this time, the shutter speed is preferably 0.1 second intervals.

A person seated in the rear seat of the vehicle may turn into a robbery, and in this case, the driver secretly switches the switching switch to the manual mode and then photographs the strength of the rear seat sitting through the fourth camera 14. This can be used later as an important evidence of arrest.

In addition, when a thief tries to forcibly open the door to steal a car during parking, the burglar sensor detects this and transmits the information to the central processing unit 120. Then, the central processing unit 120 generates an operation signal for operating the first, second, third, and fourth cameras 11, 12, 13, and 14 to photograph the thief's face forcibly opening the door. This can later be used as important evidence to arrest the thief.

In addition, since the microphone 40 and the speaker 50 are built in, the mobile phone can serve as a hands free function so that the user can talk without holding the mobile phone by hand.

In addition, since the navigation function is enabled by the interaction of the GPS receiver 70 and the electronic map memory 80, it is possible to find a new road without any worries at all times, and accidents may occur at night, daytime, or in rare places. Make sure you know exactly where the accident occurred.

In addition, by the high pass terminal unit 90, the toll can be automatically paid when passing through the toll gate.

In addition, when a stolen vehicle or a wanted vehicle is found while driving, the changeover switch can be photographed by switching to manual mode, and it can also be taken by a rider, a signal violent person, a center line invader, or an illegal dumper. And, if you want to take a scenic view while driving, you can shoot like a normal camera.

As such, by performing the above-described functions of the room mirror black box of the present invention, it is possible to maximize convenience in the usual, and to provide an accurate cause of accidents in case of an accident, thereby enabling the settlement of an accident.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to one embodiment shown in the drawings, this is merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible therefrom.

As described above, according to the room mirror black box according to the present application, the black box is integrally integrated with the room mirror which is essentially mounted on all automobiles, and thus it is very easy to install, and furthermore, it can be mounted on a general vehicle in driving.

Also, when the car is stopped, driving, and accidents, the situation around the car can be recorded as an image, and even if the driver loses his mind or dies, the cause of the accident and the point of the accident are accurately recorded or wirelessly transmitted, thereby accurately identifying the cause of the accident. It can help.

Furthermore, the navigation function, the high-pass function, the hands-free function, the anti-theft function, etc. can be performed to increase the usability and convenience.

Claims (7)

The first camera 11 for photographing the front of the vehicle, the second and third cameras 12 and 13 for photographing both sides of the vehicle, and the fourth camera 14 for photographing the interior of the vehicle are integrated. Body 10 installed as; A half reflection mirror 20 installed at the main body 10; A display (30) installed in the main body (10) inside the half reflection mirror (20) and displaying various types of information; A speaker 40 installed at the main body 10 to output various types of information as voice or alarm sounds; An impact sensor (60) installed in the main body (10) for generating an impact signal when an impact having a specific strength or more is applied to the vehicle; A main memory (100) in which information photographed by the first, second, third, and fourth cameras (11, 12, 13, 14) is stored; The central processing unit 120 is organically connected to the first, second, third, fourth cameras 11, 12, 13, 14, the display 30, the impact sensor 60, the main memory 100. ; And Power supply unit 130 for supplying power; Room mirror black box comprising a. The method of claim 1, And a microphone 50 installed in the main body 10 to convert a driver's voice signal into an electric signal. The method of claim 1, Organically connected to the central processing unit 120, the GPS receiver 70 is installed in the main body 10 to receive GPS information from the GPS satellites and the information received from the GPS embedded in the main body 10. Room mirror black box, characterized in that it further comprises an electronic map memory (80) for calculating the current position. The method of claim 1, Organically connected to the central processing unit 120, the room mirror black box further comprises a high pass terminal 90 for paying the toll by wirelessly communicating with the toll antenna installed in the highway toll gate The method of claim 1, Organically connected to the central processing unit (120), the room mirror black box, characterized in that it further comprises a transmitter (110) for wirelessly transmitting information stored in the main memory (100) to the mobile communication service provider. The method of claim 1, wherein the power supply unit 130, And a solar cell (131) installed at the front side of the main body (10) and a rechargeable battery (132) for charging electricity generated from the solar cell (131). The method of claim 1, Installed in the main body 10 is connected to the central processing unit 120, the room mirror black box, characterized in that it further comprises a connection port (150) connected to the configuration mounted on the vehicle.

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