KR20180097825A - Method and apparatus for identifying location of an object by using signals of Global Positioning System - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for identifying a position of an object using a global positioning system (GPS) signal and a device thereof. The device for identifying a position of an object using a GPS signal comprises: a first device generating and receiving a GPS signal as communicating with a satellite; and a second device adjacent to the first device and outputting a position of at least one different object including the first device in association with the first device.

Description

A method and apparatus for identifying a location of an object using a GPS signal. {METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING LOCATION OF AN OBJECT USING SIGNALS OF THE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM

To a method and apparatus for identifying the position of an object using a GPS signal.

In recent years, technologies for identifying the location of an object have been developed using a GPS device communicating with a satellite. Technologies for reducing the size and weight of the GPS device are also being developed.

On the other hand, by not only using the GPS signal to identify the position of a person who holds an object or object, but also by continuously managing and tracking the position of the object, it is possible to grasp whether the object is stolen or whether a person with the object is missing There is a growing demand for technology.

And a method and apparatus for identifying the position of an object using a GPS signal. It is another object of the present invention to provide a computer-readable recording medium on which a program for causing a computer to execute the above-described method is recorded. The technical problem to be solved is not limited to the technical problems as described above, and other technical problems may exist.

A first device for generating and receiving a GPS signal as communicating with a satellite; And a second device adjacent to the first device and operatively associated with the first device for outputting the position of at least one other object comprising the first device.

Through the application installed in the terminal, the position of at least one object including the first device can be displayed on the screen of the terminal. In addition, when the first device loses an attached object, notification can be provided to the user through sound output or the like. In addition, when the first device is attached to the terminal, it can perform a function of searching for the terminal through an application installed in the terminal. It is also possible to track the location of the same object to which the first device is attached through the terminal of each of the plurality of users.

In addition, when the object to which the first device is attached is stolen, the position of the stolen object can be outputted through the terminal of another user. In addition, when the distance between the first device and the predetermined object is large, notification can be provided to the user through sound output or the like.

1 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a device capable of transmitting and receiving a GPS signal (hereinafter referred to as a GPS device) according to an embodiment is attached to a terminal.
2 is a flowchart illustrating an example in which various functions are performed using a GPS device according to an exemplary embodiment.
3 is a diagram showing an example of a GPS device.
4 is a diagram showing an example in which a GPS device is used.
5 is a diagram showing another example in which a GPS device is used.
6 is a diagram showing another example in which a GPS device is used.

1 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a device capable of transmitting and receiving a GPS signal (hereinafter referred to as a GPS device) according to an embodiment is attached to a terminal.

The GPS device 20 may be attached to one side of the terminal 10. In FIG. 1, the terminal 10 is shown as a cellular phone, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

The GPS device 20 transmits and receives GPS signals to and from the satellite 30. In addition, the GPS device 20 can provide predetermined information to the terminal 10 in cooperation with the terminal 10.

A peripheral map of the terminal 10 is output on the screen of the terminal 10 and an indicator 40 indicating the position of the terminal 10 may be output on the map.

2 is a flowchart illustrating an example in which various functions are performed using a GPS device according to an exemplary embodiment.

In step 210, the GPS device 20 is interlocked with the terminal 10.

In step 220, the GPS device 20 receives a GPS signal from the satellite 30.

In step 230, the GPS device 20 transmits the received GPS signal to the terminal 10.

In step 240, the terminal 10 and / or the GPS device 20 perform various functions using the received GPS signals.

Examples of functions performed

1. Display distance in mobile application

2. If you lose something, it makes a sound (the product has the goods)

3. Find cell phone function (when you press the button on the tracker, the phone sounds a sound)

4. Family Sharing (you can track the same product on multiple phones)

5. Crowd GPS network (receive location updates if lost or stolen goods are near other users)

6. Disconnection warning (alarm is sounded when the distance to the lost product falls)

Utilization plan

1. Management and location of demented elderly

2. Management of children's and children's movement and abduction prevention

3. Manage valuable items (all valuables that each person identifies) and locate

4. Management and positioning of dogs (simple necklace instead of the current chip implant)

5. Management and location of military and military goods (military books, grenades, bullet boxes, military supplies)

6. Prevention of dismissal and accident caused by location management and identification of each individual soldier

7. Equal to police

8. Management and location

9. At the time of the terrorist attacks (capture or abduction in dangerous and dangerous areas)

10. Ultimately, it is possible to manage and track the location of all objects and people in need of management, and can be used as a safety device in modern society where terrorism and crime are rampant.

purpose of use

Smartphone, wallet, remote control, bicycle, bag Anywhere you like, you can attach to any location and track your location.

You can use the application map to pinpoint location, and when you get close to that location, you'll hear an audible alarm to alert you to the exact location.

Examples of operating mechanisms and products Specifications

1. The device uses Bluetooth to connect to the appropriate device app running on your phone. The app can analyze the power level of the incoming signal and display the distance between the phone and the device. This allows you to ring the device or let the device ring the phone.

2. BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) Using Bluetooth low energy, power consumption is reduced 50 times. BLE technology allows the device to operate at small sizes while maintaining battery life up to 1 year.

3. Bluetooth Type: 4.0

Bluetooth range: Up to 100 feet

Crowd location range: Worldwide

Device Ringer Volume: Up to 100dB

Material: Aluminum anodized, plastic

4. Supported Devices: Apps must be running on your tablet or phone to use the device, and Bluetooth must be turned on. Devices with IOS 8 or higher, or devices with Android 4.4 or higher.

3 is a diagram showing an example of a GPS device.

4 is a diagram showing an example in which a GPS device is used.

5 is a diagram showing another example in which a GPS device is used.

6 is a diagram showing another example in which a GPS device is used.

Meanwhile, the above-described method can be implemented in a general-purpose digital computer that can be created as a program that can be executed by a computer and operates the program using a computer-readable recording medium. In addition, the structure of the data used in the above-described method can be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium through various means. The computer-readable recording medium includes a storage medium such as a magnetic storage medium (e.g., ROM, RAM, USB, floppy disk, hard disk, etc.), optical reading medium (e.g. CD ROM, do.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. Therefore, the disclosed methods should be considered from an illustrative point of view, not from a restrictive point of view. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description, and all differences within the scope of equivalents thereof should be construed as being included in the present invention.

10: Terminal
20: GPS device
30: Satellite
40: Indicator

Claims (1)

A location identification apparatus according to the description of the detailed description.

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