TR2022020615A2 - AN ACCIDENT REPORTING SIGNAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention consists of an accident notification signal transmission system (1) to ensure the transmission of an accident notification signal from a vehicle transmitter unit (11) provided to a vehicle (10) to a ground station receiver unit (21) provided to a ground station (20) on the road. It is related to. Accordingly, innovation; a signal emitter (22) placed in the ground station (20); a signal receiver (12) placed on the vehicle (10) to ensure that at least one of the lights emitted by the said signal emitter (22) is received; at least one drive unit (122) operated to ensure that said signal receiver (12) is directed to the signal emitter (22); comprising a control unit (121) for controlling the operation of said drive unit (122); The said control unit (121) is characterized in that the signal receiver (12) is configured to obtain position information by enabling the said drive unit (122) to be operated in order to ensure that the light emitted by the signal emitter (22) is received at least in a linear plane. Figure 1

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DESCRIPTION AN ACCIDENT NOTIFICATION SIGNAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM TECHNICAL FIELD The invention relates to an accident notification signal transmission system to ensure the transmission of an accident notification signal from a vehicle transmitter unit provided to a vehicle to a ground station receiver unit provided to a ground station located on the vehicle road. BACKGROUND ART In order to prevent loss of life due to injuries occurring in traffic accidents, early intervention is required at the scene of the accident. If the person involved in the accident loses consciousness or does not have access to a means of communication, the intervention teams can be informed about the accident by informing the intervention teams of those who saw the accident. All these methods of calling for help involve the human factor and cause delays in responding to victims when there is no one around who can call for help. In the current technique, which works in the visible light spectrum, systems that provide data transfer of accident information as a result of communication between a receiver placed on a street lamp and a transmitter placed on the vehicle are known. In the mentioned systems, depending on the location of the transmitter on the vehicle, since it is not in the same direction as the receiver on the street lamp, data transfer cannot be achieved or data loss may occur during data transmission. In this case, for the system used to work, the transmitter on the vehicle and the receiver on the street lamp must be in the same direction. This may not always be possible. In the application numbered CN204131800, a smart street light system based on visible light transmission is mentioned. Said system includes a vehicle-mounted LED light emitting module, a street lamp traffic information processing module, a vehicle-mounted client, a communication module and a computer. The vehicle-mounted client captures a vehicle's location information, license plate number, and driving status in real time. The output end of the vehicle client is connected to the input end of the LED light-emitting module. The LED light-emitting module ensures that information is transmitted to the street light receiver module via the visible light channel. As a result, all the problems mentioned above have made it necessary to make an innovation in the relevant technical field. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an accident signal transmission system in order to eliminate the above-mentioned disadvantages and bring new advantages to the relevant technical field. An aim of the invention is to provide an accident notification signal transmission system that ensures that the accident notification signal is transmitted to the control center quickly and accurately in the event of an accident. In order to achieve all the objectives mentioned above and that will emerge from the detailed explanation below, the present invention is an accident notification signal transmission system to ensure the transmission of an accident notification signal from a vehicle transmitter unit provided to a vehicle to a ground station receiver unit provided to a ground station on the vehicle road. Accordingly, a signal emitter placed on the ground station; a signal receiver placed in the vehicle to ensure reception of at least one of the lights emitted by said signal emitter; at least one drive unit operated to direct said signal receiver to the signal emitter; comprising a control unit for controlling the operation of said drive unit; The said control unit is configured to obtain position information by enabling the said drive unit to be operated to ensure that the light emitted by the signal emitter of the signal receiver is received at least in a linear plane. This ensures that the accident notification signal is at least partially transmitted in direct line of sight. A feature of a possible embodiment of the invention is that the drive unit includes a first drive element for changing the position of the signal receiver in a first direction. Thus, movement of the signal receiver from the X axis is ensured. Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the drive unit includes a second drive element for changing the position of the signal receiver in a second direction. Thus, movement of the signal receiver from the y axis is ensured. The feature of another possible embodiment of the invention is that said position information includes at least partially linear viewing angle information of the light emitted from the signal emitter through the signal receiver. The feature of another possible embodiment of the invention is that the control unit is configured to ensure that location information is transmitted to the vehicle transmitter unit. The feature of another possible embodiment of the invention is that it includes at least one drive mechanism to ensure that the vehicle transmitter unit is guided according to the position information received from the control unit. Thus, it is ensured that the vehicle transmitter unit sends the accident notification signal to the ground station receiver unit at least partially in direct line of sight. The feature of another possible embodiment of the invention is that it includes a processor unit provided to the vehicle to control the movement of the said drive mechanism. The feature of another possible embodiment of the invention is that the signal emitter contains multiple lR LEDs that emit light at different angles, placed on a plate provided in hemispherical form. The feature of another possible embodiment of the invention is that the signal emitter is provided to emit an invisible light at a wavelength of 1550 nm. Thus, it is ensured that it is least affected by daylight. The feature of another possible embodiment of the invention is that the signal emitter is provided to emit visible light at wavelengths of 360 to 700 nm. The feature of another possible embodiment of the invention is that the signal receiver is a photodetector customized to receive light. The feature of another possible embodiment of the invention is that the signal receiver is a photodetector with a frequency response centered at 1550 nm, provided to receive light. The feature of another possible embodiment of the invention is that the signal receiver is a photodetector with a frequency response in the 360-700 nm range provided for receiving light. The feature of another possible embodiment of the invention is that the vehicle transmitter unit is placed around the vehicle headlights. The feature of another possible embodiment of the invention is that the vehicle transmitter unit includes a plurality of LEDs arranged in multiple rows sufficiently parallel to each other, customized to transmit accident information data. The feature of another possible embodiment of the invention is that the ground station receiver unit is a customized photodetector to receive accident information data from the vehicle transmitter unit. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURE A representative view of an accident notification signal transmission system is given in Figure 1. A representative view of the operating scenario of an accident notification signal transmission system is given in Figure 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION In this detailed explanation, the subject of the invention is explained only with examples that will not create any limiting effect on a better understanding of the subject. Referring to Figure 1, the invention provides an accident notification signal transmission system to ensure that the accident notification data created for an accident detected by at least one sensor on the vehicle (10) is transmitted to a ground station (20) in case a vehicle (10) has an accident. It is related to (1). The accident notification signal transmission system (1) mentioned with reference to Figure 1; It ensures that the accident notification signal is transmitted from the vehicle (10) to the ground station (20) at least in a linear angle. Thus, it is possible to ensure that the accident notification signal is transmitted to control centers accurately and quickly. The ground station (20) may include a ground lighting element provided for illumination purposes. The floor lighting element can be an incandescent/halogen/LED or similar model lamp. In a possible embodiment of the invention, it is preferred to use a street lamp as the said ground station (20). However, the ground station 20 is not limited to the street lamp. Any object located on the roadside can be defined as a ground station (20). Referring to Figure 1, there is a ground station receiver unit (21) provided on the ground station (20). The said ground station receiver unit (21) ensures the reception of the accident notification signal sent via the vehicle (10). The said ground station receiver unit (21) ensures that the accident notification signal received from the vehicle (10) is transmitted to a control center. The ground station receiver unit (21) includes a customized photodetector, etc., to receive the accident information data transmitted from the vehicle (10). It is used as. Accident notification signal transmission system (1) referring to Figure 1; It includes a vehicle transmitter unit (11) placed on the vehicle (10) to ensure that the accident information received from the vehicle (10) is transmitted to the ground station receiver unit (21) in case the vehicle (10) has an accident. In a possible embodiment of the invention, the vehicle transmitter unit (11) is placed around the headlights of the vehicle. The vehicle transmitter unit (11) contains multiple LEDs arranged in multiple rows sufficiently parallel to each other, customized to transmit accident information data. The LEDs mentioned can operate in an invisible light domain customized for data transmission. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the LEDs in question can operate in the visible light domain customized for data transmission. In a possible embodiment of the invention, there is at least one drive mechanism (111) to ensure that the vehicle transmitter unit (11) is directed to the ground station receiver unit (21). In a possible embodiment of the invention, a servo motor etc. is used as the said drive mechanism (111). It is preferred to use . There is a processor unit provided to the vehicle (10) to control the movement of the said drive mechanism (111). The ground station receiver unit (21) enables receiving accident information data from the vehicle transmitter unit (11). Referring to Figure 1, there is a signal emitter (22) placed in the ground station (20). The said signal emitter (22) is provided to emit an invisible light at a wavelength of 1550 nm. As the light is transmitted at a wavelength of 1550 nm, the effects of daylight are minimized. This increases the quality of the transmitted light. Additionally, it can be used day and night, indoors and outdoors, without harming human health. In another possible embodiment of the invention, the signal emitter (22) is provided to emit visible light at a wavelength between 360 and 700 nm. The signal emitter (22) is placed on a plate provided in hemispherical form placed in the ground station (20). The signal emitter (22) contains multiple IR LEDs that emit light at different angles, placed on a plate provided in the said hemispherical form. The fact that lR LEDs are placed on the plate in a semi-spherical form allows the lights to spread in all directions at different angles. Referring to Figure 1, there is a signal receiver (12) to ensure the reception of at least one of the lights emitted by the signal emitter (22) placed on the vehicle (10). Said signal receiver (12) is a customized photodetector etc. to receive light. It is used as. In a possible embodiment of the invention, a photodetector with a frequency response centered at 1550nm is used to receive light as the signal receiver (12). In an alternative embodiment of the invention, a photodetector with a frequency response of 360-700nm range is used to receive light as the signal receiver (12). There is at least one drive unit (122) operated to ensure that the signal receiver (12) is directed to the signal emitter (22). Said drive unit (122) includes a first drive element (1221) to change the position of the signal receiver (12) in a first direction. In a possible embodiment of the invention, a servo motor etc. is used as the first drive element (1221). It is preferred to use . In an alternative embodiment of the invention, it is preferred to use at least one electric motor as the first drive element (1221). In an alternative embodiment of the invention, it is preferred to use at least one motor as the first drive element (1221). The drive unit 122 includes a second drive element 1222 for changing the position of the signal receiver 12 in a second direction. In a possible embodiment of the invention, a servo motor etc. is used as the second drive element (1222). It is preferred to use . In an alternative embodiment of the invention, it is preferred to use at least one electric motor as the second drive element (1222). In an alternative embodiment of the invention, it is preferred to use at least one motor as the second drive element (1222). Referring to Figure 2; There is a control unit (121) to control the operation of the drive unit (122). The control unit (121) also enables the analysis of the light emitted from the light emitter by controlling the operation of the drive unit (122). In a possible embodiment of the invention, the control unit (121) may also include a processor and a memory (ROM, RAM, PROM, EPROM, EEPROM) associated with the said processor and capable of providing permanent and temporary storage of data. In a possible embodiment of the invention, the control unit (121) is configured to ensure the execution of processing steps previously recorded in the memory through the processor. Control unit (121) referring to Figure 2; It is configured to obtain position information by enabling the drive unit (122) to be operated in order to ensure that the signal receiver (12) receives the light emitted by the signal emitter (22) at least in a linear plane. Said position information includes angle and direction information to ensure that the light emitted from the signal emitter (22) is received at least in a linear plane by the signal receiver (12). Referring to Figure 2, the control unit (121) ensures that the signal receiver (12) is directed to the signal emitter (22) by enabling the operation of at least one of the first drive element (1221) and the second drive element (1222). Thus, it is ensured that the light emitted by the signal emitter (22) is received at least partially in a linear plane by the signal receiver (12). The control unit (121) ensures that position information, including angle and direction information of the said linear plane, is transmitted to the vehicle transmitter unit (11). The control unit (121) is associated with the processor unit (112) provided to the vehicle transmitter unit (11). The processor unit (112) enables the drive mechanism (111) to be operated according to the position information received from the control unit (121). In this case, the angle between the vehicle transmitter unit (11) and the ground station receiver unit (21) is adjusted to ensure that the accident information data is transmitted at least partially in a linear plane. This ensures that data is transmitted reliably and quickly. An exemplary working scenario of the invention is explained as follows; At least one accident sensor is provided in the vehicle (10). As it is known in the art, if the vehicle (10) has an accident, the accident sensor detects the severity of the collision, the amount of damaged parts and the amount of damage, etc. It produces signals according to factors such as. Since accident sensors are well known in the art, they are not detailed here. In case the vehicle (10) has an accident, an accident notification signal is generated by a vehicle processor according to the data received from the said accident sensor provided on the vehicle (10). The accident notification signal mentioned is based on the number of passengers, passenger ages, passenger health conditions, etc. passenger information such as, identification number specific to the vehicle (10), accident severity, additional information about the vehicle (10), etc. It may contain information such as. The created accident notification signal is transmitted to the vehicle transmitter unit (11). Continuous light is emitted from the signal emitter (22) provided to the ground station (20). The control unit (121) enables the direction of the signal receiver (12) to be changed in order to scan the light emitted by the signal emitter (22). The control unit (121) ensures that the signals received from the signal emitter (22) are processed with an algorithm. It is preferred to use the weighted average algorithm as the mentioned algorithm. The mentioned weighted average algorithm enables scanning and finding the maximum power in the lowest plane, thus finding the direct viewing angle. The control unit (121) ensures that at least one of the first drive element (1221) and the second drive element (1222) are operated in order to ensure that the signal received through the signal sensor is received at least in a linear manner. As a result of each operation of the first drive element (1221) and the second drive element (1222), the algorithm recalculates and provides the calculation of a linear signal transmission path. The control unit (121) ensures the generation of position data if it detects that the first drive element (1221) and the second drive element (1222) receive the signal received from the signal emitter (22) at least in a linear manner. Said position information includes angle and direction information that ensures that the light emitted from the signal emitter (22) is received by the signal receiver (12) in the direction closest to the linear plane. The control unit (121) ensures that the location information is transmitted to the processor unit (112) of the vehicle transmitter unit (11). The processor unit (112) enables the drive mechanism (111) to be operated according to the location information and directs the vehicle transmitter unit (11) to the ground station receiver unit (21). Thus, it is ensured that the accident notification signal is transmitted in a linear and/or partially linear angle. Transmitting a signal at a linear angle increases the transmission speed of the signal and ensures that information is transmitted securely. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, an accident notification signal is generated when a vehicle (10) crashes. In order to ensure that the said accident notification signal is transmitted to the photodetector on the street lamp through the LEDs provided to the headlights, the LEDs are directed to the receiver on the street lamp. A light signal is emitted from the lR LEDs installed in the street lamp. The lights emitted from the IR LEDs are scanned by the photodetector placed on the vehicle (10). The control unit (121) enables the operation of the servo motors that enable the movement of the photodetector to ensure that the photodetector receives the light from the IR LEDs with a linear viewing angle. The control unit (121) enables the weight averaging algorithm previously recorded on the memory to be run via the processor. According to the weighted average algorithm, the processor controls the operation of the first servo motor to ensure movement of the photodetector in the X plane, and the second servo motor to ensure movement in the y plane. According to an example working scenario of the algorithm, the second servo motor is kept constant at 90 degrees. Here, while the second servo is at the first angle in the y plane, the first servo motor is moved 180 degrees. Thus, the highest first power in this plane can be found. If the number of maximum powers in the same plane is more than one, the median of the locations where the maximum powers are found is taken. Afterwards, the second servo motor is kept constant at 180 degrees. Here, while the second servo is at the second angle in the y plane, the first servo motor is moved 180 degrees. Thus, the second highest power in this plane can be found. If the number of maximum powers in the same plane is more than one, the median of the locations where the maximum powers are found is taken. Afterwards, the first power and the second power value are compared. As a result of the comparison, if the second power value is greater than the first power value, a first angle value is calculated. As a result of the comparison, if the second power value is less than the first power value, a second angle value is calculated. While the first servo motor is at the first angle value or at least one of the second angle value, the second servo motor is moved from 0 degrees to 180 degrees. As a result of this process, maximum power is found. If this maximum power value is greater than the first power value and the second power value, the algorithm is terminated. If this maximum power value is less than the first power value and the second power value, the algorithm is terminated and the location of the larger power value is taken. The control unit (121) ensures that these processes are repeated until the direct line of sight is detected. Thanks to this algorithm, the Y plane is scanned from 90 degrees to 180 degrees. Instead of scanning for each Y value one by one; By using the weighted average algorithm, scanning time is reduced. Additionally, using multiple loops increases the probability that the last location found is a direct line of sight. The control unit (121) ensures that the first servo motor and the second servo motor are brought to the angle position directly relative to the lR LED, with the weight-centering algorithm. If the processor photodetector detects that the light received from the IR LEDs is at a direct angle of view or at an angle partially close to the said direct angle of view, it ensures that position information containing the said angle and direction information is transmitted to the processor unit (112) that controls the movement of the transmitting LEDs in the headlights. The processor unit (112) enables the servo motors that move the LEDs to be operated according to the position information. The LEDs are aligned with the photodetector on the street lamp, in a partially linear angle position. By placing the LEDs in a linear angle position, the accident notification signal is transmitted to the photodetector in the street lamp. The accident notification signal transmission system (1) can be used not only in accident notification but also in all systems with similar purposes. For example, it can be integrated into any system that uses the data transfer structure with a direct view. The scope of protection of the invention is specified in the attached claims and cannot be limited to what is explained in this detailed description for exemplary purposes. Because it is clear that a person skilled in the art can produce similar structures in the light of what is explained above, without deviating from the main theme of the invention.TR TR TR