KR20120091815A - Multi-functional radio receiver - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A multi-functional radio receiver by using a clock unit and an alarm unit is provided to allow a multi-functional radio receiver to inform arrival of a train at a specific time by using a clock unit and an alarm unit. CONSTITUTION: A storing unit(105) stores train service information. A clock unit(230) generates time information by synchronizing operation information. An alarm unit(260) generates alarm information within specific time. A voice converting unit(250) outputs alarm according to the alarm information.

Description

Multi-functional radio receiver

The present invention relates to a multi-function radio, and more particularly, to a multi-function radio that performs an alarm function to notify the crew of the arrival when the train arrives at the settlement station according to the choice of each lane of the train.

In addition, the present invention relates to a multi-function radio that performs a laser beam function and / or a whistle function to notify the people standing on the platform when the train is running or the arrival of the train.

In addition, the present invention relates to a multi-function radio that implements a clock function that allows the crew to check the current time when the train is running.

In general, the crew and the driver of a train communicate with each other through a radio while the train is in operation. These radios are usually used for communication over short distances.

In addition, such a radio is generally used by switching the transmission mode and the reception mode using a push-to-talk (PTT) switch.

By the way, when using the conventional radio, there is a disadvantage that the engine driver passes by without stopping the settling station. This is because if the engineer makes a mistake and stops in the settlement, the crew has no way of confirming this.

In addition, according to the conventional radio, since the crew carry all the radio, the whistle and the flashlight, it is difficult to control the train passengers waiting on the platform to back behind the safety line.

In addition, according to the conventional radio, it is difficult for the crew to check the time, there is a problem that a considerable time is used to check the current train time operation and take appropriate measures.

The present invention is proposed to solve the problems posed by the prior art, and implements an alarm function that informs the stop of the train at a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute before) before each scheduled settlement. Its purpose is to provide a multi-function radio.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a multi-function radio which performs a whistle and a laser beam function to appropriately control train passengers on the platform.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a multi-function radio which allows the crew to take immediate action by checking the current train time operation.

The present invention provides a multi-function radio capable of multi-function in order to solve the problems posed above. The multi-function radio includes a radio storage unit for storing driving information of a train; A radio clock unit configured to generate time information for elapsed time in synchronization with the driving information; An alarm unit configured to generate alarm information for performing an alarm within a predetermined time before the train arrives at the settlement station according to the time information and the operation information; A voice converter for outputting an alarm according to the alarm information; And a radio controller to control the radio storage unit, the radio clock unit, the alarm unit, and the voice conversion unit to generate the alarm information according to the driving information.

In addition, the multi-function radio includes a radio input unit provided with a plurality of buttons; And an optical output unit configured to output a laser beam when a first specific button of the plurality of buttons is selected.

At this time, the second specific button of the plurality of buttons is characterized in that for outputting a whistle sound through the voice conversion unit.

In addition, the multi-function radio may further include a radio display unit for displaying the time information and the driving information.

The multi-function radio may further include a radio connection unit connected to a train controller provided in the train for updating the driving information.

In this case, the transceiver storage unit may further include a removable memory card.

The multi-function radio may further include a communication unit for communicating with the driver of the train.

According to the present invention, it is possible to overcome the problem of passing the settlement station due to the alarm function that informs the station of the train at a predetermined time before arriving at each scheduled settlement station by registering the train operation program and selecting the corresponding car / line. Do.

Another effect of the present invention is that the crew can guide passengers safely due to the whistle and / or laser beam function.

In addition, another effect of the present invention is that the radio is provided with a clock function, so that the crew can check the current train time operation.

1 is a system configuration diagram in which the multi-function radio 110 according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided with driving information of a train.
2 is a circuit block diagram of the multi-function radio 110 shown in FIG.
3 is a circuit block diagram of the train controller 101 shown in FIG.
4 is a flowchart for implementing an alarm function process of the multi-function radio 110 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof are shown by way of example in the drawings and will herein be described in detail. It is to be understood, however, that the invention is not to be limited to the specific embodiments, but includes all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention. Like reference numerals are used for like elements in describing each drawing.

Terms such as first and second may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component may be referred to as the second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as the first component. And / or < / RTI > includes any combination of a plurality of related listed items or any of a plurality of related listed items.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, . On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this application, the terms "comprise" or "have" are intended to indicate that there is a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, and one or more other features. It is to be understood that the present invention does not exclude the possibility of the presence or the addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, components, or a combination thereof.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries are to be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the contextual meaning of the related art and are to be interpreted as either ideal or overly formal in the sense of the present application Do not.

Hereinafter, a multi-function radio according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a system configuration diagram in which the multi-function radio 110 according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided with driving information of a train. Referring to FIG. 1, a system configuration diagram in which the multi-function radio 110 receives driving information of a train includes a driving information providing server 130 that provides driving information of the train 100, and the driving information providing server 130. The train controller 101 receives the operation information of the train 100 from the wireless network 120, and is connected to the train controller 101 and includes a multi-function radio 110 for receiving the operation information. .

The operation information providing server 130 provides the operation information of the train 100 to the train 100. To this end, the driving information providing server 130 stores driving information for each car / line of each train as a database. Of course, it can be updated according to traffic conditions in real time.

Since the updated driving information is also provided to the train 100 in real time or before departure, it is also possible to load the updated driving information into the multi-function radio 110. To this end, the multi-function radio 110 may be configured with a connection unit 220 as shown in FIG. 2. 2 will be described later.

The operation information includes a list of settlement stations of the corresponding train 100 and information on departure time and arrival time of the settlement station. The service information providing server 130 transmits the service information to the train 100 through the wireless network 120.

The wireless network 120 may be a Wibro (Wireless Broadband) network, a WiFI (Wireless Fidelity) network, a HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) network or a local area network, Zigbee, RF (Radio Frequency), Bluetooth, or the like.

The multi-function radio 110 loads driving information transmitted from the driving information providing server 130 to the train 100 through the wireless network 120 to implement an alarm function. To this end, a driver controller (not shown), which is the front end of the train 100, is provided with a train controller 101, and a diagram showing the configuration of the train controller 101 is shown in FIG. Of course, the train controller 101 is also configured to control the operation of the train, in the present invention, for convenience of understanding, the train controller 101 is shown only the configuration that receives the operation information from the operation information providing server 130. .

In the above, although the multi-function radio 110 receives and uses the driving information transmitted from the driving information providing server 130, the present invention is not limited thereto. It is also possible to store and set the information. That is, a method of storing the driving information program in advance in a memory or the like can be mentioned.

2 is a circuit block diagram of the multi-function radio 110 shown in FIG. 2, the multi-function radio 110 includes a radio storage unit 240 for storing the operation information of the train; A radio clock unit 230 which is synchronized with the driving information to generate time information for time elapse; An alarm unit 260 for generating alarm information for performing an alarm within a predetermined time before the train arrives at the settlement station according to the time information and the operation information; A voice converter 250 for outputting an alarm according to the alarm information; And the radio controller 200 for controlling the radio storage unit 240, the clock unit 230, the alarm unit 260, and the voice converter 250 to generate the alarm information according to the operation information. It includes.

The radio control unit 200 is composed of a microprocessor, controls the radio 110, and controls the main components of the radio (110).

Radio input unit 210 is a digit button (0-9) and a special key button (*, # ....) used as information input or selection, a letter key button engraved with the Korean alphabet or alphabet, to perform a function It consists of a function key button. In addition, the transceiver input unit 210 may be configured as any one of a keypad, a touch panel, and a voice input device.

Of course, among these buttons can be designated for performing only special functions. For example, a first specific button for light output and a second specific button for whistle function may be provided. Of course, the whistle function may also be physically formed at the outer end of the transceiver 110.

The radio connection unit 220 is a means for connecting with the train controller (101 in FIG. 1) provided in the train (100 of FIG. 1), usually a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port, a cable or the like is used. One embodiment of the present invention is not limited thereto, and ports and cables such as RS232 may be used.

The radio clock unit 230 performs a function of generating and providing time information to the alarm unit 260 and the radio controller 200 which are components of the radio 110 as a clock generation means.

The radio storage unit 240 stores data for operating the radio control unit 200, programs for implementing algorithms, software, and the like. To this end, the radio storage unit 240 may include a hard disk drive, flash memory, electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), static RAM (SRAM), ferro-electric RAM (FRAM), phase-change RAM (PRAM), Non-volatile memory such as magnetic RAM (MRAM) may be used. In particular, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the radio storage unit 240 stores a program for the alarm unit 260 to execute an alarm within a predetermined time before reaching the station according to the driving information.

In addition, the radio storage unit 240 may use expansion memory such as USB, SD memory, and the like, which are conventionally used. Therefore, since the expansion memory is detachable and portable, it is also possible to download updated driving information from a computer (not shown) and use the same in the radio 110.

The voice converter 250 receives a user's voice through the microphone 252, converts the voice into a digital signal, and outputs the converted voice through the speaker 251. In particular, the voice converter 250 performs a function of generating an alarm sound according to the alarm information generated by the alarm unit 260. Of course, in the case of such an output performs a function of converting the digital information to an analog output.

The alarm unit 260 generates an alarm within a predetermined time before the train (100 of FIG. 1) arrives at the relevant station according to the time information generated in the radio clock unit 230 and / or operation information stored in the radio storage unit 240. Generates alarm information for execution. A flowchart for understanding this is shown in FIG. 4. 4 will be described later. Of course, for this purpose, the radio 110 is stored in advance in the radio storage unit 240 at the time of manufacture, or loaded in connection with the train controller (101 in FIG. 1) installed in the train (100 in FIG. 1). It is also possible.

As another method, a method of loading and attaching a removable memory card (not shown) to the radio storage unit 240 is also possible. Therefore, the user can select the operation information of the corresponding train by using the button provided in the transceiver input unit 210. For example, if the operation information of Gyeongbu Line 505 train is "101", it may be selected and then the 21-day operation information.

Of course, it is also possible to download and use the operation information of the corresponding date (for example, operation information of the Gyeongbu Line 505 train date of September 21, 2010) by using the train controller (101 in FIG. 1) or a portable memory card before the train departs. Do.

The light output unit 270 outputs a laser beam to inform passengers waiting at the platform to step down to the safety line at night. In other words, since the light output unit 270 for light output is configured on the upper side of the radio 110 to output a laser beam, the crew shakes the radio 110 so that passengers waiting on the platform can recognize.

The transceiver display unit 280 may be formed of a display device such as a liquid crystal display, an organic light emitting diode, a touch screen, and the like. Display execution screen and result screen. In addition, the radio display unit 280 receives and displays time information of the radio clock unit 230.

The communication unit 290 performs a function of communicating with the train controller (101 of FIG. 1) provided in the train (100 of FIG. 1). Of course, for this purpose, the train controller 101 is also provided with a communication means. 3 is a diagram illustrating a circuit configuration diagram of the train controller 101. This will be described later.

3 is a circuit block diagram of the train controller 101 shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 3, the train controller 101 includes a train controller control unit 300 for controlling components configured in the train controller 101; A train controller input unit 310 for setting or controlling the train controller 300; A train controller connection 320 to allow a walkie talkie (110 in FIG. 1); A train controller storage unit 330 for storing a program and data for driving the train controller 101; A driving information generation unit 340 which receives driving information of the train (100 of FIG. 1) from an external driving information providing server (130 of FIG. 1) and generates driving information; A train controller display unit 350 displaying information regarding the operation of the train 100 of FIG. And a train controller communication unit 360 for communicating with a driving information providing server (130 of FIG. 1) or a radio (110 of FIG. 1).

Train controller control unit 300 is composed of a microprocessor, controls the train (100 of FIG. 1), and controls the main components of the train (100).

The train controller input unit 310 performs a digit button (0-9), a special key button (*, # ....), a letter key button engraved with a Korean alphabet or alphabet, which is used for information input or selection. It consists of a function key button. In addition, the train controller input unit 310 may be configured as any one of a keypad, a touch panel, and a voice input device.

Train controller connection unit 320 is a means for connecting to the radio (110 in FIG. 1), usually a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port, a cable or the like is used. One embodiment of the present invention is not limited thereto, and a port, cable, or the like such as RS232 may be used.

The train controller storage unit 330 stores data for operating the train controller controller 300, programs for implementing algorithms, software, and the like. To this end, the storage unit 330 may include a hard disk drive, a flash memory, an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), a static RAM (SRAM), a ferro-electric RAM (FRAM), a phase-change RAM (PRAM), and an MRAM. Non-volatile memory such as (Magnetic RAM) may be used. In particular, the storage unit 330 receives and stores the driving information from the driving information providing server 130.

The driving information generator 340 performs a function of generating driving information by using the driving information received by the train (100 of FIG. 1) from the driving information providing server 130.

The train controller display 350 may be formed of a display device such as a cathode ray tube (CRT), a liquid crystal display, an organic light emitting diode, a touch screen, and the like. The menu screen, the execution screen, and the result screen are displayed according to the control of.

The train controller communication unit 360 performs a function of communicating with the transceiver (110 of FIG. 1). Of course, for this purpose, the radio (110 of FIG. 2) is also provided with a communication means (290 of FIG. 2. Thus, communication between the driver adjusting the train controller 101 and the crew carrying the radio (110 of FIG. 1) is possible. Done.

Now, an alarm function process according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. A flow chart showing this for ease of understanding is shown in FIG. 4. That is, FIG. 4 is a flowchart for implementing an alarm function process of the transceiver 110 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4, first, a train operation information program corresponding to a train (100 of FIG. 1) is registered in the radio 110 (S400).

Of course, such a train operation information program may be stored in the transceiver 110 at the time of manufacture, or may be stored in the radio 110 using a portable memory card. In addition, it is also possible to download the driving information stored in the train 100 in connection with the train (100 of FIG. 1).

The crew selects each car / line corresponding to the train 100 in the radio 110 (step S410). In this case, a method of selecting and inputting a specific number is also possible, and it is also possible to select from a menu displayed in a list form. In the case of a specific number, for example, "101" is input using a radio input unit (210 in FIG. 2).

When the car / line selection is made, the alarm unit 260 of the transceiver 110 of FIG. 2 checks the elapsed time simultaneously with the departure of the train (step S420). In other words, time information and driving information transmitted from the radio clock unit 230 of FIG. 2 are synchronized, and the current time is compared with the elapsed time.

As a result of checking the elapsed time, the alarm unit 260 of FIG. 2 determines whether the elapsed time is within a predetermined time before the scheduled arrival time of the settlement station (step S430).

If it is determined that the determination result is within a predetermined time, the alarm function is executed (S440). That is, an alarm sound and / or an alarm indication may be transmitted through the radio display unit 280 of FIG. 2 and / or the voice conversion unit 250 of FIG. 2 so that the crew using the radio 110 may recognize the crew. Is output.

After the alarm function is executed, it is checked whether the current settling station of the radio controller 200 (FIG. 2) is the last settling station (step S450). In other words, the radio control unit 200 compares the last settlement scheduled with the current settlement station in the operation information to determine whether the current settlement station is the last settlement station.

As a result of the check, if the current settlement is the last settlement, the alarm function no longer functions. Of course, in this case, the radio display unit (see FIG. It is also possible to display a message at 280 that the current settlement is the last.

On the contrary, as a result of the check, if the current settlement is not the last settlement, steps S420 to S450 are executed again.

4 is shown for easy understanding of the present invention, and the order may be changed. For example, it is also possible to set the final settlement arrival arrival step of step 450 before the arrival arrival determination step of step S430.

100: train 101: train controller
110: multi-function radio 120: wireless network
130: service information providing server 200: radio control unit
210: radio input unit 220: radio connection
230: the radio clock unit 240: radio storage unit
250: voice conversion unit 251: speaker
252: microphone 260: alarm unit
270: light output unit 280: radio display unit
290: radio communication unit
300: train controller control unit 310: train controller input unit
320: train controller connection 330: train controller storage
340: driving information generation unit 350: train controller display unit
360: train controller communication unit

Claims (7)

A radio storage unit for storing driving information of a train;
A radio clock unit configured to generate time information for elapsed time in synchronization with the driving information;
An alarm unit configured to generate alarm information for performing an alarm within a predetermined time before the train arrives at the settlement station according to the time information and the operation information;
A voice converter for outputting an alarm according to the alarm information; And
A controller configured to control the radio storage unit, the radio clock unit, an alarm unit, and a voice conversion unit to generate the alarm information according to the driving information
Multi function walkie included. The method of claim 1,
A radio input unit provided with a plurality of buttons; And
And a multi-function radio, the multi-function radio further comprising an optical output unit for outputting a laser beam when a first specific button of the plurality of buttons is selected. The method of claim 2,
And a second specific button of the plurality of buttons outputs a whistle sound through the voice conversion unit. 4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
And a radio display unit configured to display the time information and driving information. 4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
And a radio connection unit connected to a train controller provided in the train for updating the driving information. 4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The radio storage unit is a multi-function radio further comprises a removable memory card. 4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
And a radio communication unit for communicating with a driver of the train.

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