KR20160016197A - Method and apparutus for controlling emergency call - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for controlling an emergency call. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the method for controlling an emergency call in a second mobile device interworking with a first mobile device through a wireless communications network, comprises the following steps: setting a communication channel when receiving an emergency call request signal from the first mobile device through the wireless communications network; converting a current operation mode into an emergency call mode in accordance with reception of the emergency call request signal; and transmitting a predetermined text message informing a pre-designated terminal of an emergency occurrence. Therefore, the present invention allows parents, who senses that an emergency occurs to their child, to forcibly operate a child′s phone through the parents′ phones, thereby enabling the child′s phone to automatically and accurately request rescue to a pre-designated organization and the parents′ phones.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to an emergency call control method and apparatus,

The present invention relates to an emergency call control method, and more particularly, to an emergency call control method in a child wearable device interlocked with a predetermined parent smart phone, And more particularly to an emergency call control method and an apparatus therefor.

With the development of information and communication technologies, currently available mobile devices are configured to perform various functions as well as a simple call function. Examples of such various functions include web browsing, chatting, watching TV, navigating, playing games, shooting pictures or videos through cameras, audio storage, playing music files through a speaker system, and displaying images or video have.

To this end, mobile device manufacturers are working hard to develop hardware and software to provide more complex and diverse functions.

In addition, recently introduced smart phones are equipped with a variety of complex application software such as mobile banking, mobile coupons, transportation cards, games, and security.

In addition, currently available smart phones are equipped with a high-performance processor and a high-resolution touch screen screen, thereby enabling use of various multimedia functions and applications.

Particularly, in recent years, interest in wearable devices that can be worn on the body has been increasing, and the demands of users have been diversified accordingly.

The wearable device may be a portable information device that provides a variety of computing technologies and sensing technologies while providing comfort and activity in terms of ergonomics as a computing device wearable on the wearer's body.

For example, in recent years, Samsung Electronics introduced a wristwatch-type Galaxy Gear, which provides not only a clock function but also a communication function like a mobile communication terminal. In addition, some wearable devices may be interfaced with a smartphone via a local communication connection.

Conventionally, in the emergency notification function through the portable terminal, a party in a state of emergency has generally selected a predetermined menu or button provided on the smart phone to notify a pre-designated person or an institution directly of the emergency situation.

However, if an emergency occurs - including, for example, abduction by a criminal, discomfort due to a catastrophic accident, or lack of consciousness - It may be practically impossible to contact them.

Especially, it may be difficult for children to cope with emergency situations more effectively than adults. Therefore, the emergency notification function installed in the conventional portable terminal has a disadvantage in that it is ineffective for a child.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide an emergency call control method and apparatus therefor.

It is another object of the present invention to provide an emergency call control method capable of automatically transmitting a predetermined text message informing a dangerous situation to a predetermined terminal without any special operation at a call receiving terminal when receiving an emergency call from a predetermined terminal.

It is another object of the present invention to provide an emergency call control method capable of informing a dangerous situation more safely by blocking an incoming call ringing sound and vibration from an incoming terminal when an emergency call is received.

It is another object of the present invention to provide an emergency call control method capable of preventing a parent who has detected a dangerous situation from being exposed to a criminal by blocking an outgoing call sound from a calling terminal at the time of making an emergency call.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a mobile terminal capable of safely grasping a dangerous situation of a called terminal user by automatically driving a microphone at a called terminal and transmitting the recorded sound to a predetermined terminal in real time when an emergency call is received from a predetermined terminal And to provide an emergency call control method.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a method and system for automatically terminating real-time location tracking of a called terminal by transmitting a periodically measured location information to a predetermined terminal by automatically driving a Global Positioning System (GPS) The emergency call control method.

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are not restrictive of the invention, unless further departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. It will be possible.

The present invention relates to an emergency call control method and apparatus therefor.

A method for controlling an emergency call in a second mobile device interlocked with a first mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention through a wireless communication network includes the steps of: when an emergency call request signal is received from the first mobile device via the wireless communication network, Setting a channel, switching the current operation mode to an emergency call mode according to the reception of the emergency call request signal, and transmitting a predetermined text message indicating that an emergency has occurred to the predetermined terminal.

At this time, if the mode is switched to the emergency call mode, the operation of the output means for notifying that the incoming call is being received may be interrupted.

Here, the output means may include at least one of a bell sound, a vibration, a lamp, and a display screen.

In addition, in the emergency call mode, a voice communication channel with the first mobile device is automatically set without a separate operation of the second mobile device user, and a sound input through the microphone of the second mobile device To the first mobile device through the established voice communication channel.

The method further includes acquiring current location information of the second mobile device when the mobile terminal is switched to the emergency call mode, and may transmit the obtained current location information to the first mobile device at predetermined intervals.

Also, the text message may include at least one of an emergency notification string, a parent phone number, and current location information of the second mobile device, which have been previously negotiated with the agency.

In addition, when the mode is switched to the emergency call mode, a video call channel with the first mobile device is automatically set without a separate operation of the second mobile device user, and a peripheral video shot through the camera of the second mobile device To the first mobile device through the established video call channel.

Here, the photographed peripheral image may be transmitted to at least one of a pre-designated domestic TV and a security control center connected to the Internet through the wireless communication network.

In addition, the second mobile device may be a wrist watch, a wrist band, a ring, or a spectacle, and may be a body wearable wearable device.

Here, the wearable device may detect the occurrence of an emergency situation through the provided sensor, and may transmit a status report message to the first mobile device when it detects that an emergency has occurred.

Here, the status report message may include at least one of current position information and detailed state information of the wearable device.

Here, the detailed state information includes at least one of biometric information and motion information of the user of the wearable device, and the occurrence of the emergency situation may be detected by comparing the biometric information and the motion information with a predetermined reference value.

In the emergency call control method in the first mobile device interlocked with the second mobile device according to another embodiment of the present invention through the wireless communication network, when it is detected that the emergency situation occurs in the second mobile device user, Switching a current operation mode of the device to an emergency call mode and transmitting a predetermined emergency call request signal to the second mobile device to establish a call channel; And receiving a text message including the current location information of the second mobile device from the second mobile device at predetermined periods, wherein the voice received through the established call channel is automatically recorded and stored.

The method of claim 1, further comprising receiving a status report message from the second mobile device indicating that the emergency has occurred, The biometric information and the motion information of the mobile device user are compared with a predefined reference value to determine that an emergency has occurred and may be generated by the second mobile device.

In addition, in the emergency call mode, a voice call channel is established between the second mobile device and the first mobile device, and a sound inputted through the microphone of the second mobile device is transmitted through the established voice call channel And may be stored in the internal memory after being received by the first mobile device.

In addition, when the mode is switched to the emergency call mode, a video call channel with the second mobile device is automatically set without a separate operation of the second mobile device user, and a peripheral video shot through the camera of the second mobile device And can receive through the established video call channel.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a computer-readable recording medium storing a program for executing the method described in any one of the above emergency call control methods.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an emergency call control apparatus comprising: means for receiving an emergency call request signal from a mobile device via a wireless communication network; means for switching a current operation mode to an emergency call mode according to the emergency call request signal; Wherein when the mobile terminal is switched to the emergency call mode, a call channel is automatically set up with the mobile device and the mobile terminal is input through a microphone, without a separate user operation, to transmit a predetermined text message indicating that an emergency situation has occurred to a predetermined terminal To the mobile device over the voice call channel.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, when an emergency call to a predetermined mobile device is requested, the emergency call control device changes the current operation mode to the emergency call mode and transmits a predetermined emergency call request signal to the mobile device Means for setting a communication channel, means for blocking an outgoing call tone according to the transition to the emergency call mode, and means for receiving a text message including the current location information of the mobile device from the mobile device at predetermined intervals, It is possible to automatically record and store the voice received through the established call channel.

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description of the present invention are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed. And can be understood and understood.

Effects of the method and apparatus according to the present invention will be described as follows.

First, the present invention has an advantage of providing an emergency call control method and apparatus therefor.

Second, the present invention provides an emergency call control method capable of automatically transmitting a predetermined text message notifying a dangerous situation to a predetermined agency automatically without any special operation at a receiving terminal when receiving an emergency call from a predetermined terminal.

Third, the present invention provides an emergency call control method capable of notifying a dangerous situation more safely by blocking an incoming call ringing sound and vibration from an incoming terminal when an emergency call is received.

Fourth, the present invention provides an emergency call control method capable of preventing a parent who has detected a dangerous situation from being exposed to a criminal by blocking an outgoing call sound from an originating terminal at the time of making an emergency call.

Fifth, according to the present invention, when an emergency call is received from a predetermined terminal, the receiver automatically activates the microphone and transmits the recorded sound to the predetermined terminal in real time, thereby making it possible to securely recognize the dangerous situation of the calling terminal user There is an advantage of providing a control method.

Sixth, according to the present invention, when an emergency call is received, the destination terminal automatically operates the GPS module to periodically transmit the measured position information to a predetermined terminal, thereby enabling an emergency call There is an advantage of providing a control method.

Seventh, through the present invention, it is possible to expect the effect that the first act can be safely and promptly performed when a crime or a disaster occurs.

Advantages and advantages of the present invention are not limited to the advantages and effects mentioned above, and other advantages and effects which are not mentioned can be attained from the following description to those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs It will be understood clearly.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. It is to be understood, however, that the technical features of the present invention are not limited to the specific drawings, and the features disclosed in the drawings may be combined with each other to constitute a new embodiment.
1 is an internal configuration diagram of a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a system configuration diagram for providing an emergency call service according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a diagram for explaining an emergency call control procedure according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a diagram for explaining an emergency call control procedure according to another embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a flowchart illustrating an emergency call control procedure in a wearable device of a child according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a flowchart illustrating an emergency call control procedure in a parent mobile device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an apparatus and various methods to which embodiments of the present invention are applied will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The suffix "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role.

While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. That is, within the scope of the present invention, all of the components may be selectively coupled to one or more of them. In addition, although all of the components may be implemented as one independent hardware, some or all of the components may be selectively combined to perform a part or all of the functions in one or a plurality of hardware. As shown in FIG. The codes and code segments constituting the computer program may be easily deduced by those skilled in the art. Such a computer program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, readable and executed by a computer, thereby realizing an embodiment of the present invention. As the storage medium of the computer program, a magnetic recording medium, an optical recording medium, a carrier wave medium, or the like may be included.

It is also to be understood that the terms such as " comprises, "" comprising," or "having ", as used herein, mean that a component can be implanted unless specifically stated to the contrary. But should be construed as including other elements. All terms, including technical and scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs, unless otherwise defined. Commonly used terms, such as predefined terms, should be interpreted to be consistent with the contextual meanings of the related art, and are not to be construed as ideal or overly formal, unless expressly defined to the contrary.

In describing the components of the present invention, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), and (b) may be used. These terms are intended to distinguish the constituent elements from other constituent elements, and the terms do not limit the nature, order or order of the constituent elements. When a component is described as being "connected", "coupled", or "connected" to another component, the component may be directly connected to or connected to the other component, It should be understood that an element may be "connected," "coupled," or "connected."

The wearable device described herein can be a human-wearable mobile device such as a wristband, a wristwatch, a ring, or an eyeglass. The wearable device may be provided with at least one sensor for collecting biometric information. Here, the biometric information may include pulse wave information, body temperature information, pupil change information, tear detection information, and the like. The biometric information according to the present invention is information for confirming whether or not a wearable device is worn by a user Can also be used. The biometric information may also be used as information for determining the current psychological state, that is, the emotion index. For example, a wearable device in the form of a wristwatch can include a PPG (PhotoPlethysmoGraph) sensor and collects pulse wave diversity information, heart rate information, blood flow index information, sympathetic activity information, parasympathetic activity information, can do.

In addition, the clock-shaped mobile device described in this specification may have various display screens such as a circular shape, a triangle shape, and a square shape.

The detailed configuration and function of the wearable device according to the present invention will become more apparent from the following description of the drawings.

Generally, application software installed in a digital information device such as a wearable device is referred to as an " app ". Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, application software and application are used in combination with an app (App).

1 is an internal configuration diagram of a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1, a wearable device 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a wireless communication unit 110, a sensing unit 120, an input unit 130, a storage unit 140, an output unit 150, An interface unit 160, a power supply unit 170, a control unit 180, and the like.

The components of the wearable device 100 may not be all essential components for the embodiment of the present invention and the wearable device 100 may be constituted by more or fewer components depending on the type and purpose .

 The wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules that enable wireless communication between the wearable device 100 and a mobile device interlocked with the wearable device 100 or between the wearable device 100 and an external wireless network . For example, the wireless communication unit 110 may include a mobile communication module, a wireless Internet communication module, a short distance communication module, and a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiving module.

The mobile communication module performs a function of transmitting / receiving a radio signal with a base station, a repeater, a repeater, a femtocell, and the like through a wireless interface of a mobile communication network. Here, the wireless signal may include various types of data signals in response to voice and video call signals or text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module refers to a transmission / reception module for connection to a wireless Internet network, and the wireless Internet module can be built in the wearable device 100 or can be enclosed through a predetermined interface terminal. WLAN (Wireless LAN) (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless Broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access) and the like can be used as wireless Internet technologies.

The short-range communication module is a module for short-range wireless communication. Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), UltraWideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like can be used as a short distance communication technology. The wearable device 100 according to the present invention can be connected to a close range communication through a predetermined user menu setting or a predetermined control procedure with a mobile device to be linked and can exchange control signals and information with the mobile device through a connected short- have.

For example, the wearable device 100 may be Bluetooth-paired with a specific mobile device and may provide various services (e.g., voice call, video call, phonebook download, etc.) through interworking with the paired mobile device can do.

In addition, the wearable device 100 can receive an emergency call request signal from a mobile device predetermined through a mobile communication module or a wireless Internet module.

The GPS receiving module is a module for confirming or acquiring current position information of the wearable device 100 using a signal received via a positioning satellite.

The wearable device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may transmit position information acquired by the GPS receiving module to the mobile device that has transmitted the emergency call request signal at a predetermined cycle.

In addition, the wearable device 100 may search the position of the acquired location information in advance of a designated organization (for example, a local police station, a fire station, a disaster relief agency, etc. corresponding to the current location of the wearable device 100) It can also be provided. In this case, when the wearable device 100 receives the emergency call request signal, the wearable device 100 can automatically generate and transmit a predetermined text message indicating a dangerous situation to a predetermined agency. Here, the text message may include an emergency notification string previously agreed with the relevant institution and a telephone number of a guardian designated in advance in correspondence with the wearable device 100.

The sensing unit 120 may sense a change in state inside or outside the wearable device 100 according to a control signal of the controller 180 and generate sensing information according to the change. The sensed information collected by the sensing unit 120 includes biometric information of the user of the wearable device 100, positional information of the wearable device 100, user presence / absence information, bearing and altitude information of the wearable device 100, Speed / acceleration / deceleration information of the wearable device 100, temperature / humidity / brightness information outside the wearable device 100, peripheral device connection detection information such as earphone connection and removal, , Peripheral sound information, connection information with an external communication device, and the like, and information indicating the current state of the inside / outside of the wearable device 100.

In addition, the sensing unit 120 according to the present invention may include speech recognition means for recognizing a user's voice input through a microphone and transmitting the user's voice to the control unit 180. [

The input unit 130 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera and a microphone.

The camera processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display module of the output unit 150 or transmitted to the specific mobile device or server through the wireless communication unit 110. [

For example, when an emergency call request signal is received from the parent mobile device, the wearable device 100 may automatically drive the camera to capture a surrounding image and transmit the captured image to the parent mobile device. At this time, the flash function can be automatically blocked so that the image shooting is not exposed to the criminal.

The image frame processed by the camera according to another embodiment of the present invention may be stored in the storage unit 140 or may be stored in an external server such as a police agency server, a fire department server, a disaster relief server, or the like through the wireless communication unit 110 Containing box. More than one camera may be provided according to the configuration of the wearable device 100.

The microphone receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a communication mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, or the like, and converts it into electrical voice data.

 Particularly, when the wearable device 100 according to the present invention receives the emergency call request signal, the wearable device 100 can be switched to the emergency call mode regardless of the operation mode of the wearable device 100 at present. Here, the operation mode may include a standby mode, a voice communication mode, a video communication mode, a voice recognition mode, an Internet access mode, and the like. In the emergency call mode, the wearable device 100 automatically activates the microphone and converts the external sound signal input through the microphone, that is, the sound of the surroundings of the wearable device 100, into voice data, To the mobile device that has transmitted the emergency call request signal.

A variety of noise canceling algorithms may be implemented in the microphone to remove noise generated in receiving an external acoustic signal.

The storage unit 140 may store a program for the operation of the control unit 180 and store input / output data (e.g., phonebook information, received text message, predetermined emergency notification string, Setting information, still image, moving image, biometric information measured by the sensor, various application programs, etc.) may be temporarily stored.

In addition, the storage unit 140 may maintain the telephone number or the server address information of the emergency notification state in the emergency call mode. When the emergency call request signal is received, the wearable device 100 extracts the emergency notification string from the storage unit 140, and transmits the extracted emergency notification string to the phone number of the corresponding institution or the server of the corresponding institution.

In addition, the storage unit 140 may store information necessary for the configuration of the user interface screen.

In addition, the storage unit 140 may store data on vibration and sound of various patterns outputted when a touch on the touch screen of the wearable device 100 is input.

The storage unit 140 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory) (Random Access Memory), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM A disk, and / or an optical disk.

The storage unit 140 may be composed of at least one of different types. For example, the wearable device of the wristwatch type may have a first storage module mounted on one side of the main body, and a second storage module on one side of the wristband connected to the main body. Here, the type of the first storage module may be RAM, and the type of the second storage module may be a card type memory.

The output unit 150 is for generating output related to visual, auditory or tactile sense, and may include a display module, an audio output module, and an alarm module.

The display module displays information processed in the wearable device 100 on a display screen provided thereon. For example, when the wearable device 100 is in the call mode, a UI (User Interface) or a GUI (Graphic User Interface) associated with a call is displayed. Further, when the wearable device 100 is in the video communication mode or the shooting mode, the captured or / and received video or UI and GUI are displayed.

In particular, the display module may be controlled to deactivate the screen in the emergency call mode according to the control signal of the controller 180. [ That is, it can be controlled so that the occurrence of the incoming call on the wearable device 100 of the child is not exposed to the criminal. The display module may be a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, a 3D display, As shown in FIG.

Some of these displays may be transparent or light transmissive so that they can be seen through. This may be referred to as a transparent display. A typical example of the transparent display is a transparent LCD or the like. The rear structure of the display module may also be of a light transmission type. With this structure, the user can see objects located behind the wearable device 100 through the area occupied by the display module.

At least two display modules may exist depending on the implementation of the wearable device 100. [ For example, in the wearable device 100, a plurality of display modules may be disposed on one surface or may be disposed integrally with each other, and may be disposed on different surfaces, respectively.

In a case where a display module and a sensor (hereinafter referred to as a 'touch sensor') that detects a touch operation form a mutual layer structure (hereinafter, referred to as 'touch screen'), the display module may be used as an input device .

The touch sensor may have the form of, for example, a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

The touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in a pressure applied to a specific part of the display module or a capacitance occurring in a specific part of the display module into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor can be configured to detect not only the position and area to be touched but also the pressure at the time of touch.

If there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal (s) and transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. Thus, the control unit 180 can know which area of the display module is touched or the like.

In particular, the proximity sensing module may be disposed within an interior region of the wearable device 100 that is to be wrapped by the touch screen or near the touch screen. The proximity sensing module means a sensor that detects the presence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object existing in the vicinity thereof without mechanical contact using an electromagnetic force or an infrared ray. The proximity sensing module has a longer lifetime and higher utilization than the contact sensing module.

Examples of proximity sensing modules include transmission type photoelectric sensors, direct reflection type photoelectric sensors, mirror reflection type photoelectric sensors, high frequency oscillation proximity sensors, capacitive proximity sensors, magnetic proximity sensors, and infrared proximity sensors.

And to detect the proximity of the pointer with a change of the electric field along the proximity of the pointer if the touch screen is electrostatic. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensing module.

The sound output module included in the wearable device 100 may receive audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the storage unit 140 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, It is possible.

In particular, the sound output module according to the present invention can be controlled so that the incoming call is not ringed by the controller 180 in the emergency call mode.

Such an audio output module may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like. In addition, the sound output module may output sound through an earphone jack provided on one side of the wearable device 100. [

The alarm module outputs a signal for notifying occurrence of an event of the wearable device (100). Here, examples of events generated in the wearable device 100 include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, touch input, and the like. In addition, the alarm module may output a signal informing occurrence of an event by using a form other than a video signal or an audio signal, for example, a vibrating element or a light emitting element. The video signal or the audio signal can also be output through a display module or an audio output module.

Particularly, the alarm module according to the present invention can be controlled so that the vibration bell and the light emitting element, which notify the controller 180 that an incoming call is requested, are not operated in the emergency call mode.

The external interface unit 160 provides an interface with all the external devices connected to the wearable device 100. The external interface unit 160 receives data from an external device or receives power from the external interface unit 160, transfers the data to each component in the wearable device 100, or transmits data in the wearable device 100 to an external device. For example, a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device having an identification module, an audio I / O port, A video I / O port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the wearable device 100.

Here, the identification module is a chip for storing various information for authenticating the usage right of the wearable device 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM) A Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM), and the like. Devices with identification modules (hereinafter referred to as "identification devices") can be manufactured in a smart card format.

Accordingly, the identification device can be connected to the wearable device 100 through a predetermined port.

The power supply unit 170 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180, and supplies power necessary for operation of the respective components.

The control unit 180 typically controls the overall operation of the wearable device 100.

For example, the control unit 180 can control the installation and operation of application programs and widgets as well as communication functions including voice call, data communication, video call, wireless Internet connection, and short-range communication connection.

The control unit 180 determines whether the user wears the wearable device 100 by using the user's biometric information and the motion information of the wearable device 100 collected by the sensing unit 120, Signal to a predetermined mobile device.

The controller 180 not only recognizes the touch input of the user on the touch screen but also recognizes the handwriting input or drawing input of the user on the touch screen as characters and images, .

In addition, the control unit 180 can control the input and the output according to the reception of the emergency call request signal. The lower module includes the wireless communication unit 110, the sensing unit 120, the input unit 130, the storage unit 140, the output unit 150, the external interface unit 160, and the power supply unit 170 can do.

For example, when an emergency call request signal is received from a predetermined mobile device (for example, a parent mobile device), the controller 180 can control the ringing sound, vibration, light emitting device, . At this time, the controller 180 drives the microphone to record an external sound signal and to control the recorded external sound signal to be transmitted to the mobile device that has transmitted the emergency call request signal.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, when an emergency call request signal is received from a parent mobile terminal, a voice call channel is set, and a sound signal inputted through a microphone is processed. Then, the processed sound signal is transmitted to a parent mobile terminal Lt; / RTI > The parent portable terminal can record and store the received sound signal. At this time, the received sound signal may not be outputted through the speaker according to the user setting.

In addition, the control unit 180 may drive the camera to automatically photograph peripheral images, and may control the photographed images to be transmitted to a predetermined portable terminal, a domestic TV, a security control center, and the like.

In addition, when the emergency call request signal is received from a predetermined mobile device (for example, a parent portable terminal), the control unit 180 reads out the emergency notification string from the storage unit 140, And a telephone number of the parent mobile terminal, and transmits the text message to a telephone number or a server address of a predetermined agency.

Various embodiments of the wearable device 100 described herein may be embodied in a recording medium readable by a computer or similar device using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

According to a hardware implementation, embodiments of the wearable device 100 described herein include application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs) may be implemented using at least one of field programmable gate arrays, processors, controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and electrical units for performing functions. Such embodiments may be implemented by the control unit 180 in some cases.

According to a software implementation, embodiments such as procedures or functions may be implemented with separate software modules that perform at least one function or operation. The software code may be implemented by a software application written in a suitable programming language. Further, the software codes may be stored in the storage unit 140 and executed by the control unit 180. [

In the above description, the form of the terminal receiving the emergency call request signal is the wearable device 100 that can be worn by the wearer. However, this is only one embodiment, and another embodiment of the present invention is a general portable terminal, And so on.

2 is a system configuration diagram for providing an emergency call service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2, the emergency call service providing system includes a wearable device 100, a mobile device 200, a local police station terminal 210, a local fire station terminal 220, a GPS satellite 230, A home TV 240, a security control center 250, a wireless communication network 260, an Internet network 270, a location server, and the like.

When the parent recognizes that an emergency has occurred to the child, the parent can execute a predetermined emergency call application installed in the mobile device 200. The parent can initiate the emergency call service through the selection of a predetermined menu on the executed application.

When the emergency call service is selected by the parent, the mobile device 200 transmits a predetermined emergency call request signal to the child wearable device 100 through the wireless communication network 260.

After receiving the emergency call request signal, the wearable device 100 switches to the emergency call mode and blocks the operation of the incoming call / vibration / lamp, the display screen, and the like, 210, a jurisdictional fire station terminal 220, and the like, and transmits a text message including a predetermined emergency notification string and a parent telephone number. As an example, the emergency notification string can be "I am in danger, please help me".

The police terminal 210 and the jurisdictional fire station terminal 220 receive the text message informing the emergency situation from the wearable device 100 to obtain the current position information of the wearable device 100 in cooperation with the position server 280 , The corresponding location information can be mapped on the map and displayed on the screen. The police officer and the firefighter can confirm the position of the wearable device 100 and can immediately dispatch to deploy the rescue operation.

In addition, when an emergency call request signal is received in the wearable device 100, a voice communication channel can be established between the mobile device 200 and the wearable device 100. [ At this time, the ambient sound inputted through the microphone can be transmitted to the mobile device 200 through the set voice communication channel. At this time, the transmitted ambient sound can be automatically recorded by the mobile device 200 and stored.

In addition, when the emergency call request signal is received, the wearable device 100 may acquire its current position information using the provided GPS module and transmit the acquired position information to the mobile device 200 at predetermined intervals.

In addition, the wearable device 100 may transmit its current location information to the police terminal 210 and the local fire station terminal 220, which further include the text message. At this time, the local police station terminal 210 and the jurisdiction fire station 220 terminal can map the received location information on the map and display it on the screen. A police officer and a firefighter who monitor the terminal can confirm the current location of the wearable device 100 on the display screen and immediately move to the corresponding location.

When the emergency call request signal is received, the wearable device 100 transmits the peripheral image photographed using the provided camera to the mobile device 200, the police station It may be transmitted in real time to at least one of the terminal 210, the local fire station terminal 220, the home TV 240, and the security control center 250. To this end, when an emergency call request signal is received in the wearable device 100, a packet data communication channel for transmitting the photographed image may be additionally set.

3 is a diagram for explaining an emergency call control procedure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The parent who detects the emergency situation transmits an emergency call request signal to the child phone 320 through the wireless communication network through the emergency call application installed in the parent phone 310. [ At this time, the parent phone 310 can control the outgoing call sound to be blocked. In addition, the parent can designate a child to make an emergency call on the emergency call application when there are plural children. As shown in FIG. 3, the child phone 320 may be a wearable device in the form of a wristwatch.

When the emergency phone call request signal is received, the child phone 320 switches to the emergency call mode so that the incoming call is not exposed to the outside, thereby blocking the operation of the ringing sound, vibration, lamp, display screen, .

Thereafter, a voice communication channel may be established between the child phone 320 and the parent phone 310. [ At this time, the sound around the knowledge phone 320 may be transmitted to the parent phone 310 through the voice communication channel set in the microphone.

As another example, when the emergency call mode is entered, a video call channel may be established between the child phone 320 and the parent phone 310. [ At this time, the situation around the child phone 320 can be transmitted to the parent phone 310 in real time through the video communication channel photographed by the camera and set. Here, the parent can directly select the type of the call channel to be set between the parent phone 310 and the child phone 320 through the emergency call application installed in the parent phone 310 in the emergency call mode.

After that, the child phone 320 can transmit a text message including a predetermined emergency notification string and a parent phone number to a predetermined telephone number of the police agency 330.

After receiving the text message, the police officer can confirm the current location of the child phone 320 and immediately dispatch the user to the identified location to develop the rescue activity.

4 is a diagram for explaining an emergency call control procedure according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The sensing unit 120 of the child phone 420 senses the current state of the child and when it is determined that an emergency has occurred, the mobile phone 420 includes the current position information and detailed state information of the child phone 420 And transmits a predetermined status report message to the predetermined parent phone 410.

Here, the detailed state information may include biometric information, motion information, and the like including blood pressure state information, pulse rate information, and the like. For example, when the blood pressure and / or the pulse rate are out of a predefined normal reference value or no movement occurs for a predetermined time, the child phone 420 may determine that an emergency has occurred. As another example, if the current location of the child phone 420 is outside of a predefined bounds on the map-for example, the parent may limit the activity range of the child to an apartment complex residing in the emergency call app- The phone 420 may send a status report message to the parent phone 410.

The parent can request an emergency call with the child phone 420 through the emergency call application when it is determined that an emergency has occurred in the child.

The procedure developed thereafter is the same as the procedure of FIG. 3 described above, and a description thereof will be omitted.

5 is a flowchart illustrating an emergency call control procedure in a wearable device of a child according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5, when the child wearable device 100 receives the emergency call request message from the parent mobile device 200, the child wearable device 100 switches to the emergency call mode and blocks the incoming call / vibration / lamp operation (S501 To S503).

Subsequently, the wearable device 100 generates and transmits a text message indicating that an emergency situation has occurred to the terminal of the predetermined organization (S504). Here, the text message may include at least one of a predetermined emergency notification string, a telephone number of a parent, and current location information of the wearable device 100.

When the voice communication channel with the mobile device 200 is established, the wearable device 100 transmits the peripheral acoustic signal inputted through the microphone to the mobile device 200 through the established voice communication channel (S507 to S509).

Also, the wearable device 100 acquires position information of the wearable device 100 and periodically transmits it to the parent mobile device 200 (S511).

6 is a flowchart illustrating an emergency call control procedure in a parent mobile device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, if the parent detects that an emergency has occurred to the child, the parent can execute the emergency call application installed in the mobile device 200 to select the child to be an emergency call (S601 to S603).

 The parent mobile device 200 transmits an emergency call request signal to the wearable device 100 of the selected child and blocks the outgoing call sound (S605 to S607).

Thereafter, when a voice communication channel is established between the parent mobile device 200 and the child wearable device 100, the parent mobile device 200 transmits the voice communication channel of the child around the wearable device 100 Sound is received (S609 to S611). At this time, the parent mobile device 200 can record the received surrounding sound and store it in the internal memory.

In addition, the parent mobile device 200 may periodically receive the current position information of the wearable device 100 of the child (S613). Here, the received location information may be mapped on the map and displayed as a copper line of the child.

In the embodiment of FIG. 6, an emergency call application installed in the mobile device 200 is executed to select a child to be an emergency call recipient. However, this is an example only, and another embodiment of the present invention The parent mobile device 200 can also display the wearable state of the child through the operation of pressing a predetermined hardware key button provided in the mobile device 200 for a predetermined time or by pressing a predetermined soft key button on the touch screen in a predetermined pattern, The device 100 may transmit an emergency call request signal.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof.

Accordingly, the above description should not be construed in a limiting sense in all respects and should be considered illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by rational interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the scope of equivalents of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

100: child wearable device 110: wireless communication unit
120: sensing unit 130: input unit
140: storage unit 150: output unit
180: control unit 200: parent mobile device
210: police station terminal 220: fire station terminal
230: GPS satellite 240: Home TV
250: Security control center 260: Wireless communication network
270 Internet network 280 Location server

Claims (19)

A method for controlling an emergency call in a second mobile device interworking with a first mobile device via a wireless communication network,
Setting a communication channel when an emergency call request signal is received from the first mobile device through the wireless communication network;
Switching the current operation mode to an emergency call mode upon receipt of the emergency call request signal; And
Transmitting a predetermined text message indicating that an emergency situation has occurred to a predetermined terminal
And an emergency call control method. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising the step of, when the emergency call mode is switched to, blocking an operation of an output means for notifying that an incoming call is being received. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the output means comprises at least one of a bell sound, a vibration, a lamp, and a display screen. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the voice communication channel with the first mobile device is automatically set without a separate operation of the second mobile device user when the emergency call mode is entered, To the first mobile device over a communication channel. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising the step of acquiring current location information of the second mobile device upon switching to the emergency call mode, wherein the current location information is transmitted to the first mobile device at predetermined intervals. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the text message includes at least one of an emergency notification string, a parent telephone number, and current location information of the second mobile device, which is previously negotiated with the agency. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the video communication channel with the first mobile device is automatically set without a separate operation of the second mobile device user when the mode is switched to the emergency call mode, To the first mobile device over a video call channel. 8. The method of claim 7,
And transmits the photographed peripheral image to at least one of a pre-designated domestic TV and a security control center connected to the Internet via the wireless communication network. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the second mobile device has a form of a wristwatch, a wrist band, a ring, or a spectacle, and is a wearable device that can be worn on the body. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the wearable device detects whether or not an emergency situation has occurred through the sensor provided, and transmits a status report message to the first mobile device when it is detected that an emergency situation has occurred. 11. The method of claim 10,
Wherein the status report message includes at least one of current position information and detailed state information of the wearable device. 12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the detailed state information includes at least one of biometric information and motion information of the user of the wearable device, wherein the biometric information and the motion information are compared with a predetermined reference value, . 1. An emergency call control method in a first mobile device interlocked with a second mobile device via a wireless communication network,
The method comprising: switching an active mode of the first mobile device to an emergency call mode; transmitting a predetermined emergency call request signal to the second mobile device to set a call channel; ;
Blocking an outgoing call tone according to the transition to the emergency call mode;
Receiving a text message including the current location information of the second mobile device from the second mobile device at a predetermined cycle;
And automatically recording and storing the voice received through the set call channel. 14. The method of claim 13,
Further comprising receiving from the second mobile device a status report message indicating that the emergency has occurred, wherein the status report message includes a status report message indicating that the second mobile device Wherein the biometric information and the motion information of the user are compared with a predefined reference value to be generated by the second mobile device when it is determined that an emergency situation has occurred. 14. The method of claim 13,
A voice communication channel is established between the second mobile device and the first mobile device, and a sound input through the microphone of the second mobile device is received through the established voice communication channel And storing it in an internal memory. 14. The method of claim 13,
Wherein a video communication channel with the second mobile device is set automatically without any separate operation of the second mobile device user when the mode is switched to the emergency call mode and a peripheral video shot through the camera of the second mobile device is set And receiving via the video call channel. A computer-readable recording medium on which a program for executing the method according to any one of claims 1 to 16 is recorded. Means for receiving an emergency call request signal from a mobile device via a wireless communication network;
Means for switching a current operation mode to an emergency call mode according to the emergency call request signal; And
A means for transmitting a predetermined text message indicating that an emergency situation has occurred to a predetermined terminal
Wherein, when the mobile terminal is switched to the emergency call mode, the voice input through the microphone is automatically transmitted to the mobile device via the voice call channel, Call control device. Means for switching a current operation mode to an emergency call mode and transmitting a predetermined emergency call request signal to the mobile device to set a call channel when an emergency call to a predetermined mobile device is requested;
Means for blocking an outgoing call tone upon switching to the emergency call mode; And
Means for receiving a text message containing the current location information of the mobile device from the mobile device at predetermined intervals;
And automatically records and stores a voice received through the established call channel.

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