TW201528764A - Portable transmitting apparatus for signaling state of user - Google Patents

Abstract

An embodiment of the invention discloses a portable transmitter device (102) containing: a sensor designed to emit a sensor signal (114); and a signaling unit (112) designed to determine, from the sensor signal, the presence of a defined state (for example an emergency or fall) of a user of the transmitter device (102). The signaling unit (112) is further designed to transmit, in the event of the presence of a predefined state, a state message (116) (for example an emergency message) to a defined receiving device (104).

Description

Portable transmission for signaling user status Device

The invention relates to the field of devices for making contact with a target person.

A telephone is known in practice: it can be switched to a quick selection mode such that a push on any button of the telephone selects a predetermined number so that in this way the child can quickly and with the desired, preset call object connection.

However, the known solution has the disadvantage that user interaction in the form of a push button is always required to establish a connection to a preset call object. In the case where the preset call object cannot be turned on, it is necessary to laboriously select another number by hand.

In view of the above, there is a need for a technique that allows information about the state of a person to be sent to a predetermined recipient while substantially avoiding or at least reducing one or more of the above problems.

The foregoing needs to be solved by the independent request item of the scope of patent application. A favorable implementation is given to the dependent claims.

According to an embodiment of the first aspect of the subject matter disclosed herein, a method for operating a portable transmitting device is provided, the method comprising: receiving a sensor signal from a sensor of a portable transmitting device; A sensor signal of the portable transmitting device is applied to determine whether there is a predetermined state of the user of the transmitting device; and, in the presence of the predetermined state of the user, the status message is sent to the predetermined receiving device.

According to an embodiment of the second aspect of the subject matter disclosed herein, a portable transmitting device is provided, the portable transmitting device comprising: a sensor configured to generate a sensor signal; and a signaling unit It is set to determine whether there is a predetermined state of the user of the transmitting device by applying the sensor signal. The signaling unit is further configured to issue a status message to the predetermined receiving device in the presence of the predetermined status. According to one embodiment, the signaling unit is formed by a computer program running on a processor device of the portable transmitting device.

According to an embodiment of the third aspect of the subject matter disclosed herein, a computer program element for processing a sensor signal of a sensor of a portable transmitting device is provided, wherein the computer program component is on a processor device When performed, results in a method of implementing one or more embodiments in accordance with the subject matter disclosed herein.

According to an embodiment of the fourth aspect of the subject matter disclosed herein, there is provided a receiving device for a status message, the receiving device comprising: a communication unit configured to receive from a portable transmitting device A status message and is used to issue a status response message to the helper's communication device. According to an embodiment, the receiving device for the status message is a server, ie a computer, the server extracts the status message and issues a status response message. According to an embodiment, the communication unit can be formed by a computer program running on a processor device of the receiving device.

According to another embodiment, the predetermined receiving device may be a communication device of the helper, and a status message is sent to the receiving device.

Embodiments of the subject matter disclosed herein are based on the idea that a predetermined state of a user can be identified by at least one suitable sensor of a portable transmitting device, and by issuing a status message to the presence of a predetermined state of the user The predetermined receiving device automatically notifies the predetermined receiving device that there is a predetermined state of the user without user intervention.

According to an embodiment, the predetermined state is an emergency state of the user, and the status message indicates that the user is in an emergency. By issuing a status message to a predetermined receiving device, the user can be quickly assisted without the user having to manually intervene, which is often not achievable by the user depending on the state of the emergency. The predetermined receiving device may be, for example, a predetermined receiving device of the service facility, a receiving device of the fire rescue center (which may be accessed by a location/country-free number (eg, 112)), a helper's predetermined receiving device, or a notification helper. A predetermined receiving device (such as a server). According to one embodiment, a status message that determines that a predetermined state exists is automatically issued to a predetermined recipient.

According to another embodiment, the predetermined state may include a health state of the user and a disease state such that the user is not dependent on whether the user is healthy or not A state message is sent when Kang or sick. In this manner, embodiments of the subject matter disclosed herein can be used for monitoring by a user, monitoring a sensor that signals the user's normal state when the sensor signal indicates that the user is not in a disease state. value.

According to another embodiment, the predetermined state of the user is context dependent, i.e., the predetermined state indicates the state of the user's environment, and the state has a direct impact on the user. For example, the user's environment-related predetermined state may be that the user is immersed or sunk into the water. In this way, for example, the user's impending drowning can be determined (detected). Another example of a predetermined state in which the user is related to the environment is a gas content (e.g., carbon dioxide content or carbon monoxide content) of the user's ambient air exceeding a predetermined value. In this way, the user's upcoming suffocation can be determined.

According to an embodiment, the predetermined state is adjustable by a user. For example, a portable transmitting device can have an operating element (such as an input area on a touch screen) through which a predetermined state can be selected, such as "emergency", "monitor", and the like. According to one embodiment, each predetermined state is assigned a predetermined format for the status message. The predetermined format of the status response message can be included in the status response message as defined by which sensor signals (eg, their values or the amount derived therefrom).

According to an embodiment, the method further comprises determining an absolute spatial location (eg, a GPS coordinate) of the portable transmitting device. The status message includes location information, and the location information indicates the spatial location (eg, GPS coordinates) of the portable device that can be carried. For example, the portable transmitting device may further comprise a position sensor, the position sensor being configured for determining The absolute spatial position of the portable transmitter. The status message includes location information, and the location information indicates the absolute spatial location of the portable device that can be carried.

Position sensors for determining the spatial position of a portable transmitting device are known, such as in the form of a sensor for satellite positioning (eg, a GPS (Global Positioning System) sensor). It is also known to determine the location of a mobile phone in a cellular network, such as a mobile telephone network. It is also known to determine the location of the wireless device that is present in a receiving area of at least one WLAN network. In particular, all of these known methods for determining spatial location are suitable for determining the spatial location of a portable transmitting device as disclosed herein, and in this regard the term "position sensor" includes Method of device.

According to an embodiment, the method further comprises issuing a situation message to a predetermined receiving device, wherein the issuance of the situation message occurs with a time interval after the status message is issued. For example, the signaling unit can be set to issue a status message to a predetermined receiving device if there is a time interval after the status message is issued. The situation message can be generated by applying a user-related sensor signal. The user-related sensor signal may be a sensor signal that characterizes the state of the user of the portable transmitting device, such as skin temperature, pulse, sweat temperature, sweat flow, and the like. In this way, the situation message makes it possible to monitor the user, for example in an emergency before the helper reaches the user. The issuance of a situation message can occur at specific time intervals or after an event (eg, a sensor signal).

Where the portable transmitting device optionally defines two or more predetermined states (eg, storage stored in the portable transmitting device) In the device, a predetermined conditional message configuration can be assigned to each predetermined state, the situational message configuration defining whether a situational message should be issued and, if necessary, how many situational messages should be sent, and/or at what time intervals and A situation message is sent after what kind of event.

According to one embodiment, each predetermined state (which optionally has a predetermined format assigned to the status message and/or an assigned situation message configuration) defines an operational mode of a signaling unit.

According to an embodiment, the issuance of the status message is performed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after determining the predetermined status. For example, according to one embodiment, the signaling unit is formed to issue a status message (e.g., in the form of an emergency message) to a predetermined receiving device after a predetermined period of time after determining the predetermined state (emergency state). By the delay of the status message, the user can prevent the status message from being sent to the intended receiving device if needed. This can make sense if the user falls but the user is not injured at this time. According to another embodiment, the portable transmitting device may have an input element, the operation of the input element during a predetermined period of time after determining the predetermined state prevents transmission of the status message to the predetermined receiving device. The input element can be a hardware switch or a soft switch (soft key), such as a switch displayed on the touch screen of a portable transmitting device.

According to another embodiment, in the presence of a predetermined state, the signal generator of the portable transmitting device is operated and thereby a signal sensible by the user is generated. For example, a portable transmitting device has a signal generator and forms a signaling unit to operate the signal generator in the presence of a predetermined state and thereby generate a signal that is perceivable by the user. Signal generator It may be a tactile signal generator, such as a vibration generator, as is often the case in the case of a mobile phone (vibration alarm). Furthermore, the signal generator can be an acoustic signal generator such as a loudspeaker. According to a further embodiment, the signal generator can be an optical signal generator, such as a screen of a portable transmitting device. For example, it may be proposed that the portable transmitting device, in the presence of the predetermined state, emits at least one of a haptic signal, an acoustic signal and an optical signal to signal that the transmitting device that the user can carry has recognized the predetermined state. Together with the delayed status message described above (delayed out so that the user can block the issuance of status messages), false alarms can be effectively avoided in this way. According to one embodiment, the signaling unit is arranged to operate at least one signal generator (such as described above) and to issue a status message for a predetermined period of time after operating the signal generator.

According to an embodiment, the issuance of the status message takes place via a packet switched wireless connection and/or a status message is sent as an SMS. For example, a signaling unit can be provided to issue a status message over a packet-switched wireless connection (eg, a mobile telephone network), and/or a signaling unit can be set to issue a status message as an SMS. For example, in a jurisdiction that does not allow automatic transmission of SMS, a signaling unit of a portable transmitting device can be set to send a status message to a server (eg, an emergency server) via a packet-switched wireless connection, servo The device then sends a status response message to the helper's communication device. In this case, the issuance of the status response message may be automated or, in accordance with another embodiment, performed in interaction with the service personnel. For example, you can ask the service staff at Upon receiving a status message, an attempt is made to contact a user of the portable transmitting device to ensure that the status message does not involve an erroneous alarm.

According to an embodiment, the sensor of the portable transmitting device may be a sensor selected from the group of sensors: an accelerometer, a pulse sensor, a sweat sensor, an altimeter, a temperature sensor ( For example, for skin temperature or ambient temperature), oxygen saturation sensor, gyroscope, brightness sensor, motion sensor, fall sensor, drop sensor, depth gauge, environmental sensor, UV a radiation sensor, an air composition sensor for sensing an ambient air component (gas, CO ₂ content (eg, too high CO ₂ content), particulate matter, etc.), a magnetic field sensor (eg, for the earth's magnetic field, For positioning without GPS), odor sensors (eg QTC electronic nose sensors for determining diseases and chemicals) and water sensors for determining water quality.

According to another embodiment, the portable transmitting device can have at least one other sensor, the sensor being for example also selected from the above-mentioned sensor group. According to a general embodiment, the portable transmitting device thus comprises at least one sensor arranged to generate a sensor signal, the sensor signal being used by the signaling unit for determining a predetermined state. According to another embodiment, the portable transmitting device comprises at least two sensors (or at least three sensors), the sensors being arranged for respective generation of sensor signals, the sensors The signal is signaled to determine a predetermined state. In other words, at least one sensor signal of at least one sensor is generally used (signaling unit) to determine a predetermined state. According to other embodiments, at least two (or at least three) sensor signals of at least two (or at least three) sensors (eg, different types of sensors) are used to determine a predetermined state. Should be understood Yes, the portable transmitting device can also have two or more sensors of the same type, for example three accelerometers, wherein each accelerometer detects carryable in one of three spatial directions The acceleration of the transmitting device. The accuracy of the determination of the predetermined state of the user can be improved by applying sensor signals of two or more different types of sensors. For example, according to one embodiment, it is proposed that only when at least one additional sensor signal is detected by another sensor type (eg, a pulse sensor type) that an emergency condition exists (eg, in a sense, Another sensor signal of the other sensor type also indicates an emergency state) from the sensor of the first sensor type (eg, acceleration sensor type) indicating the portable transmitting device that the user has fallen over The signal is determined by the signaling unit to determine the state of emergency.

At least one sensor of the transmitting device can be used to implement one or more of the embodiments described herein. For example, a pulse sensor can be used to determine if a predetermined state of the user is present, while a pulse sensor (eg, its sensor signal) is then also used to generate a status message and/or a situation message. The at least one sensor as described herein may be a dedicated sensor that is provided solely for the functions described herein, while according to another embodiment, the at least one sensor is a portable transmitting device Sensors that existed originally, such as the acceleration sensors or GPS sensors provided in many mobile phones. In this case, the portable transmitting device can be implemented purely by providing a computer program (commonly referred to as an "application") on a commercially available mobile phone. According to one embodiment, the portable transmitting device is a hand-held transmitting device (such as a mobile phone) or, according to another embodiment, a transmitting device (such as a wristband or watch) carried on the body. A carrying device carried on the body can also be integrated in the clothes Sending device. For example, it may be proposed that the portable transmitting device is fixedly integrated in the garment (jacket, pants, shoes, etc.) or, according to other embodiments, it is proposed to provide an receiving body (eg pocket, compartment, etc.) in the garment, A portable transmitting device can be located in the receiving body.

According to an embodiment, the presence or absence of a predetermined state of the user of the transmitting device is determined by applying a sensor signal of at least one sensor of the portable transmitting device. According to one embodiment, the sensor signal is monitored after exceeding or below a threshold. According to another embodiment, the sensor signal change process of at least one sensor of the portable transmitting device is evaluated to determine if a predetermined state exists. For example, a user's fall can be characterized by a movement that first follows gravity and then suddenly stops. One such movement process can be well detected using suitable sensors (e.g., acceleration sensors, gyroscopes, etc.) and can therefore be evaluated by the signaling unit. In general, determining whether there is a predetermined state of the user may therefore include an assessment of the mobile process of the portable transmitting device. Here, the evaluation of the movement process can be carried out by evaluation of a single value of the moving process (single position of the portable transmitting device), evaluation by a curve form of the moving process, and the like. For example, the evaluation of the movement process can be performed by determining the relative change in the direction of movement and the speed of movement of the portable transmitting device. Additionally, the evaluation of the mobile process can include pattern recognition as well as a comparison of the actual mobile mode and the stored mobile mode. For example, a signal process can be stored in the memory of the portable device that is characteristic of a predetermined state (e.g., a fall) of the user of the portable transmitting device. In order to determine if a predetermined state exists (for example in the form of a fall), it may be proposed to process the sensor signals actually received by the sensor continuously or at specific time intervals. The stored signal process is compared and, if consistent, it is determined that there is a predetermined state of the user (eg, a fall). According to one embodiment, the comparison of the stored signal process with the actual received sensor signal process and the determination of the presence of the user's predetermined state are performed by the signaling unit. Generally, according to an embodiment, the determination of whether there is a predetermined state of the user of the transmitting device is by comparison of the stored sensor signal pattern with a sensor signal pattern determined by at least one sensor of the portable transmitting device get on.

According to one embodiment, the initiation of a potential helper (ie, the potential helper or its communication device is determined/stored as a helper) is performed by sending an inquiry message to the potential helper or its communication device. For example, according to one embodiment, a portable transmitting device includes a launching unit that is configured to send an inquiry message to a potential helper, wherein the inquiring message includes an invitation to a potential helper, inviting a potential The helper confirms that the potential helper can be a helper of the user of the portable transmitting device. According to another embodiment, it is proposed that the launching unit stores the potential helper (e.g., the identification code of its communication device) as the user's helper upon receipt of the confirmation of the potential helper. According to an embodiment, the engine unit may be part of a signaling unit.

According to one embodiment, the status message has a helper identification code that identifies the helper's communication device. This is particularly advantageous where the predetermined receiving device is not a helper's communication device, for example in the case where the predetermined receiving device is an emergency server, the emergency server sends a status response message to the helper's communication device. .

According to one embodiment, the portable transmitting device is configured to function to produce one or more embodiments described herein, and/or to function to produce the one or more embodiments disclosed herein.

As used herein, reference to a computer program component is considered equivalent to a computer program and/or computer readable medium containing such a computer program. Computer programs in the sense have instructions for controlling or programming a processor device, such as a computer system, to cause and/or coordinate implementation of a method in accordance with an embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein.

The computer program can be implemented as a computer readable instruction code by applying any suitable programming language such as JAVA, C++, etc., and can be stored on a computer readable medium (mobile hard disk, non-permanent memory or permanent memory, embedded memory). Body/processor, etc.). Computer programs can be obtained on the Internet, such as the World Wide Web, from which they can be downloaded. For example, a computer program can exist in the form of a so-called "application" that can be executed on a processor device of a mobile phone. Computer programs can be developed and run on any suitable operating system, such as Windows Phone, Android, iOS.

The subject matter disclosed herein can be implemented by a computer program or software. However, the subject matter disclosed herein may also be implemented by one or more specific electronic circuits or hardware. In addition, the subject matter disclosed herein can also be implemented in a hybrid form, ie, a combination of a software module and a hardware module.

The scope of protection of the subject matter disclosed herein is defined by the scope of the claims. In the following, exemplary embodiments of the subject matter disclosed herein are described, wherein, for example, a method for operating a portable transmitting device, a corresponding computer software component, a portable transmitting device, and a receiving device for status messages are cited. Set. It should be emphasized that, of course, various combinations of different aspects, embodiments and embodiments are possible. In particular, some embodiments and embodiments are described with respect to methods, and additional embodiments and embodiments are described for the devices. Further, other embodiments and embodiments are described for portable transmitting devices, while other embodiments and embodiments are described for receiving devices for status messages. However, those skilled in the art will be able to devise the above-described and the following description, the scope of the claims and the accompanying drawings, and the features of the various aspects, embodiments and embodiments defined in the scope of the claims are combinable. And combinations of such features are considered to be disclosed by the present invention. For example, even features relating to the method and features relating to the device may be combined, and vice versa.

Other advantages and features of the present invention are derived from the following exemplary description of the presently preferred embodiments, but the invention is not limited to the illustrative description. The various figures of the invention are to be considered as illustrative only and not

100‧‧‧Signal system

102‧‧‧ portable carrying device

104‧‧‧ Receiving device

106‧‧‧Communication device

108‧‧‧Sensor

110‧‧‧Processor device

112‧‧‧Signal unit

114‧‧‧Sensor signal

116‧‧‧Status Message

117‧‧‧ Situation news

118‧‧‧Storage device

120‧‧‧Communication unit

124‧‧‧Status response message

126‧‧‧Storage device

128‧‧‧Processor device

129‧‧‧Screen content

130‧‧‧Operating components

131‧‧‧ screen

132‧‧‧Operating components

134‧‧‧Extended screen content

136‧‧‧Input area

138‧‧‧Input area

140‧‧‧Screen content

142‧‧‧List of events

144‧‧‧Screen content

146‧‧‧Input area

148‧‧‧Confirmation component

150‧‧‧Operating components

152‧‧‧Confirmation notice

154‧‧‧Confirmation message

156‧‧‧Acoustic signal generator

158‧‧‧Tactile signal generator

160‧‧‧Screen content

162‧‧‧Operating components

164‧‧‧ altimeter

165‧‧‧pulse sensor

166‧‧‧Skin temperature sensor

167‧‧‧Oxygen sensor

168‧‧‧Gyro

169‧‧‧Brightness sensor

170‧‧‧Mobile Sensor

171‧‧‧Acceleration sensor

172‧‧‧ Falling sensor

173‧‧‧Drop sensor

174‧‧‧Deepmeter

175‧‧‧ position sensor

176‧‧‧Environmental Sensor

177‧‧‧ sweat flow sensor

178‧‧‧ optical signal generator

179‧‧‧Water Quality Sensor

180‧‧‧Operating components

182‧‧‧ inner surface

187‧‧‧Operating components

188‧‧‧Operating components

189‧‧‧Axial end face

190‧‧‧Speaker device

191‧‧‧Microphone device

192‧‧‧Scope of the operating surface of the screen in the extended state

193‧‧‧Scope of the operating surface of the closed state screen

194‧‧‧Screen content

195‧‧‧UV sensor

196‧‧‧ Ambient temperature sensor

197‧‧‧ gas sensor

198‧‧‧Magnetic field sensor

199‧‧‧Smell sensor / aerosol sensor (electronic nose)

200‧‧‧Signal system

202‧‧‧ Portable transmitter

302‧‧‧ portable carrying device

To make the features, advantages and embodiments of the present invention more apparent, the description of the drawings is as follows: Figure 1 shows a signaling system in accordance with an embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein.

Figure 2 shows a signaling system in accordance with an embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein.

Figure 3 is a diagram showing a portable transmitting device with a screen whose screen display is based on the screen content of an embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein.

Figure 4 is a diagram showing an expanded input screen content of a portable transmitting device in accordance with an embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein.

Figure 5 is a diagram showing the screen content of another portable transmitting device in accordance with an embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein.

Figure 6 is a diagram showing the screen content of another portable transmitting device in accordance with an embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein.

Figure 7 is a diagram showing a portable transmitting device and a helper's communication device in accordance with an embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein.

Figure 8 shows a portable transmitting device in accordance with an embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein.

Figure 9a shows a portable transmitting device in the form of a wristband in accordance with an embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein, wherein the inner surface of the wristband for contacting the user's arm is turned outwardly.

Figure 9b shows a portable transmitting device from Figure 9a in which the inner surface of the wristband is turned inwardly.

Figure 10 is a diagram showing a portable transmitting device in the form of a watch in accordance with an embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein, wherein the watch is in an extended state.

Figure 11a shows the portable transmitting device in a closed state from Figure 10, in which state the portable transmitting device is annularly closed, wherein the inner surface of the watch for contacting the user's arm is turned inwardly .

Figure 11b shows a portable transmitting device from Figure 11a with the inner surface of the watch flipped outward.

In order to make the description of the present invention more detailed and complete, the embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments disclosed herein may be combined or substituted with each other in an advantageous manner, and other embodiments may be added to an embodiment without further description or description. In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth However, embodiments of the invention may be practiced without these specific details.

It is pointed out that in the different figures, similar or identical elements or elements are provided with the same reference numerals or only the first digit or the additional letter. Such features or elements are identical or at least functionally identical to corresponding features or elements in the other figures, which are only described in detail hereinafter when they appear first, and in which the features and elements (or corresponding reference numerals) are subsequently The description will not be repeated when it reappears.

Figure 1 shows a signaling system 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein.

The signaling system 100 includes a portable transmitting device 102, a receiving device 104, and a helper communication device 106. The portable transmitting device 102, receiving device 104, and communication device 106 are formed in accordance with implementations of the subject matter disclosed herein. Accordingly, the portable transmitting device 102 has a sensor 108 and a processor device 110 on which a computer program in accordance with an embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein can be executed to form a subject in accordance with the subject matter disclosed herein. Signaling unit 112 of an embodiment. In other words, according to an embodiment, The signaling unit 112 is formed by a pure software component that is executed on the processor device 110.

The signaling unit 112 can access the sensor signals, which are provided by the sensor 108 and are shown schematically in FIG. 1 by arrows 114. According to one embodiment, the signaling unit 112 is provided in the form of an application for a mobile phone.

According to an embodiment, the signaling unit 112 is arranged to determine, by applying the sensor signal 114, whether there is a predetermined state of the user of the transmitting device 102 (the user is not shown). Furthermore, the signaling unit is arranged to automatically transmit the status message 116 to the receiving device 104 in the presence of a predetermined state. Here, the receiving device 104 is a predetermined receiving device whose identification code is stored in the storage device 118 of the portable transmitting device 102. According to one embodiment, the status message 116 contains the sensor signal 114 or an amount derived therefrom.

According to one embodiment, the receiving device 104 has a communication unit 120 for receiving a status message 116 of the portable transmitting device 102 and for issuing a status response message 124 to the helper's communication device 106.

According to one embodiment, the status message 116 also contains the identification code of the facilitator's communication device 106 (e.g., the mobile phone number of the communication device 106). The identification code of the communication device 106 (also referred to herein as the helper identification code) causes the receiving device 104 to transmit a status response message to the communication device 106. Alternatively, the identification code of the communication device 106 can also be stored in the storage device 126 of the receiving device 104 and assigned to the portable transmitting device 102 such that the receiving device The status message 116 received from the portable transmitting device 102 can be assigned to the communication device 106 such that the status response message 124 can be sent to the receiving device 106.

According to one embodiment, the communication unit 120 and other functions of the receiving device 104 described herein are provided by a single computer program that is executed on the processor device 128 of the receiving device 104, as shown in FIG.

According to one embodiment, the transmission of the status message 116 is via a packet switched connection, such as a mobile telephone data connection (e.g., 2G, 3G, LTE). According to another embodiment, also implemented in FIG. 1, status response message 124 is sent to communication device 106 as an SMS. According to other embodiments, the status response message 124 can be in the form of an email, a voice message, or any other suitable message.

2 is a signaling system 200 showing an embodiment in accordance with the subject matter disclosed herein.

The signaling system 200 includes a portable transmitting device 102 and a signaling unit 112. Unlike the signaling unit 112 of FIG. 1, the signaling unit 112 of FIG. 2 is configured to transmit the status message 116 directly to the helper's communication device 106. In other words, the predetermined receiving device in this embodiment is formed by the helper's communication device 106.

According to one embodiment, the issuance of the status message 116 is performed as an SMS. However, according to another embodiment, the status message 116 can have any other suitable form of message, for example the status message 116 can be a voice message or an email.

Further, the portable transmitting device 102 and the communication device 106 can be formed similarly to the corresponding device described with reference to FIG. 1. Therefore, a further description of these devices 102, 106 will not be repeated here.

According to one embodiment, the status message 116 (see, for example, FIG. 1 or FIG. 2) contains location information that gives the absolute spatial location of the portable transmitting device 102. For example, a status response message 124 (in the case of Figure 1) or a status message 116 (in the case of Figure 2) received by the communication device 106 contains a link on the map service. According to one embodiment, on the helper's communication device 106, in the case where it tracks the map service link, a map is displayed with the specific location of the portable transmitting device 102 on the map. This makes it easy for helpers to find users.

According to one embodiment, the signaling unit 112 is arranged to issue a status message 117 to a predetermined receiving device, here a helper's communication device 106, with a time interval after the status message 116 is issued. According to one embodiment, the situation message 117 contains information determined by at least one sensor of the portable transmitting device 102 (e.g., with respect to user movement or pulse). For example, the situation message includes the sensor signal of the sensor 108 or the amount derived from the sensor signal.

FIG. 3 shows a portable transmitting device 102 having a screen 131 that displays screen content 129 in accordance with an embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein. For example, according to one embodiment, the portable transmitting device 102 is a mobile phone on which a corresponding computer program is executed to provide functionality in accordance with an embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein, particularly as disclosed herein. Signaling unit (for example, refer to the signaling unit described in Figures 1 and 2) 112) features. However, the embodiment explained for a mobile phone can also be implemented in any other suitable form of a portable transmitting device.

According to one embodiment, the portable transmitting device 102 provides an operating element 130 (eg, a switch) that can be activated by the signaling unit 112, such as after the computer program executed by the signaling unit 112 is activated, if desired. The (repetitive) determination process determines whether there is a predetermined state of the user of the portable transmitting device. Such a state of the portable transmitting device 102 in which the predetermined state of the user of the transmitting unit is repeatedly determined by the signaling unit is also referred to as an activation state of the signaling unit or a signaling unit. of. The transfer of the signaling unit to the startup state is also referred to below as the activation of the signaling unit.

According to an embodiment, at least one operating element 132 is provided by the signaling unit 112, by which the timing for activating the signaling unit 112 can be adjusted, for example with respect to a particular working day and/or a specific time period. For example, the operating element 132 can allow switching from a continuous mode to a scheduled mode. According to one embodiment, extended input screen content is provided in the case of a scheduled mode. 4 is a diagram showing one such extended input screen content 134 of a portable transmitting device 102 in accordance with an embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein. The expanded input screen content 134 has two additional input fields 136 and 138 in which, for example, a start time (input area 136) or an end time (input area 138) for initiating the signaling unit 112 can be input.

According to some embodiments, the portable transmitting device includes an operating element for adjusting user activity. An illustrative example is shown in Figure 5. Figure 5 is a diagram showing a portable hair according to an embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein. Another screen content 140 of the device 102 is sent. The use of this screen content 140 can adjust the user's activities, such as winter sports, summer sports, or, according to another embodiment, the activities are, for example, walking, cycling, skating, jogging, mountain climbing, Nordic walking, playing, and the like. According to one embodiment, this activity can be selected from list 142, which can be displayed on screen 131.

Figure 6 shows another screen content 144 of a portable transmitting device 102 in accordance with an embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein. According to an embodiment, an identifier of the helper's communication device (also referred to herein as the helper's identification code or helper identification code) may be entered on the screen content 144, wherein the helper identification code clearly identifies the helper's communication device and It is possible to transmit a status message or a status message based status message to the helper's communication device. To this end, the other screen content 144 can have an input area 146 into which a helper identification code can be entered. In order to confirm the input of the helper identification code in the input area 146, a confirmation element 148 can be provided, after which the signaling element stores the entered helper identification code in a storage device such as a portable transmitting device. Alternatively or additionally, the further screen content 144 may have an operating element 150 by which an address book stored on a portable transmitting device can be opened to select a contact as a helper, thereafter a signaling unit The corresponding helper identification code is stored in the storage device.

Figure 7 is a diagram showing a portable transmitting device 102 and a helper's communication device 106 in accordance with an embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein.

According to one embodiment, after the helper identification code is entered or the input is confirmed, or after the contact is selected as the helper, the communication device of the helper identified by the helper identification code is transmitted by the portable transmitting device 102. Signal unit 112 sends a confirmation notification 152 to the helper's communication device 106. In the confirmation notification 152, the helper is asked to confirm that they are willing to act as a helper of the user. A corresponding confirmation message 154 can be sent by the helper via the communication device 106 manually (e.g., in the form of an SMS). After obtaining the confirmation message 154, the signaling unit 112 is ready to start.

Figure 8 shows a portable transmitting device 102 in accordance with an embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, the portable transmitting device 102 comprises an optical signal generator, for example in the form of a screen 131, which is also used for the operation of the signaling unit (see Figures 3 to 6). Moreover, according to one embodiment, the portable transmitting device 102 includes an acoustic signal generator 156 (e.g., a speaker) and a tactile signal generator 158 (e.g., a vibrating device). According to one embodiment, the issuance of the status message is performed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the predetermined state of the user is determined by the signaling unit 112. According to an embodiment, the signaling unit 112 is arranged to activate at least one signal generator during at least this predetermined time period, such as the optical signal generator 131, the acoustic signal generator 156 and the haptic signal generator 158, and thus The user signaling unit 112 is prompted to have determined the existence of the predetermined state. According to one embodiment, the screen 131 displays screen content 160 for this purpose, the screen content having an operating element 162 whose operation prevents the status message 116 from being sent to the predetermined receiving device 104, 106. For example, according to one embodiment, the signaling unit 112 is arranged to not issue a status message 116 to the predetermined receiving device 104, 106 after confirmation of the operating element 162 during a predetermined period of time.

Figure 9a is a diagram showing a portable transmitting device 202 in accordance with an embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein.

According to one embodiment, the portable transmitting device 202 includes a plurality of sensors, such as an altimeter 164, a pulse sensor 165, a temperature sensor 166 for measuring skin temperature, and an oxygen saturation sensor 167 (which measures the skin) Oxygen saturation), gyroscope 168, brightness sensor 169, motion sensor 170, acceleration sensor 171, fall sensor 172, drop sensor 173, depth meter 174 (which senses, for example, Position below the surface of the water or under the snow surface), position sensor 175 (eg GPS sensor), environmental sensor 176 (which senses the surrounding environment of the sensor, eg optically, by ultrasound, etc.) a sweat flow sensor 177 (which determines the user's sweat flow), a radiation sensor 195 such as an ultraviolet (UV) radiation sensor (eg, for detecting solar radiation), a temperature sensor 196 for ambient temperature, The air composition sensor and/or gas sensor 197 (eg, for sensing components of ambient air, such as for sensing a gas, such as natural gas, city gas, carbon monoxide (CO), or carbon dioxide (CO ₂ )), Magnetic field sensor 198 (eg, for sensing a magnetic field, which allows for no GPS Positioning in the case of a bee and other animals, aerosol sensor 199 (eg for sensing liquid or solid aerosols, ambient air components such as particulate matter, etc.) and water quality sensing for determining water quality The 179 (eg, the water sensor can have a sensor surface to which water droplets to be inspected can be applied).

According to an embodiment, at least one of the gas sensor, the aerosol sensor and the air composition sensor may be formed by an odor sensor, such as a so-called electronic nose (eg, a QTC electronic nose sensor) . For example, the user's disease and chemicals in the user's environment can be detected by one or more such sensors (eg, via an electronic nose).

By means of different sensors, it is possible not only to identify, for example, the predetermined state of the user (for example an emergency), but also to monitor the user or his status. According to an embodiment, the portable transmitting device 202 comprises an operating element 180, the signaling unit 112 being switchable to the monitoring mode with the operating element, in which a predetermined state is always present, for example by making the predetermined state include the health of the user Both the state and the disease state. In other words, there is always a predetermined state in the monitoring mode, regardless of the actual state of the user. According to an embodiment, the signaling unit 112 determines the skin temperature of the user by applying the temperature sensor 166 at predetermined time intervals in the monitoring mode and transmits a status message containing the determined skin temperature to the predetermined receiving device. In this way, for example, the body temperature (skin temperature) of the sick child can be monitored by a helper (for example, a parent).

According to one embodiment, the signaling unit 112 can be set such that those sensors whose sensor values are included in the status message can be set by the user. For example, the signaling unit 112 can be configured to display corresponding screen content on the screen 131 on which the user can select a desired sensor from the list.

According to an embodiment, the signaling unit can be transferred to a sleep monitoring mode, for example by operating a corresponding operating element. According to an embodiment, the signaling unit is formed to receive sensor signals of a suitable sensor, such as a pulse sensor, a temperature sensor, an oxygen saturation sensor, and a motion sensor, in a sleep monitoring mode, and A corresponding status message is sent to the predetermined receiving device in the presence of a predetermined status.

According to an embodiment, the portable transmitting device 202 further comprises an optical signal generator 178 having, for example, a Or multiple light emitting diodes. According to an embodiment, the predetermined state is an awake state (ie, a state in which the user transitions from a sleep period to an awake period), and the signaling unit 112 can be set to operate the optical signal generator 178 in the presence of a predetermined state and The presence of a tactile signal generator and/or an acoustic signal generator is operated as necessary. In this way, the user's wake can be supported in a gentle manner without interfering with the natural sleep rhythm.

According to one embodiment, the portable transmitting device 202 can be formed in the form of an endlessly closed band or an annularly encloseable band (for example in the form of a wristband), as shown in Figure 9a, which can be worn On the user's arm or wrist. The tape may for example consist of a polymer which can be elastically closed around the arm. A typical width of the belt can be between 2 cm and 4 cm, for example 3 cm.

Figure 9a shows a portable transmitting device 202 in the form of a wristband in which the inner surface 182 of the wristband for contacting the user's arm is turned outwardly.

Figure 9b shows a portable transmitting device from Figure 9a with the inner surface 182 of the wristband flipped inwardly. The sensors/elements visible on the relevant surface of the wristband are indicated by solid lines, and conversely, the sensors/elements that are not visible on the associated surface are indicated by dashed lines. However, it is to be understood that the arrangement of the sensors is not limited thereto, and any other suitable arrangement of sensors is possible (depending on the type and requirements of the sensors).

According to one embodiment, the optical signal generator 178 is disposed on an axial end face 189 of the belt.

According to an embodiment, the predetermined state is a predetermined moving process. For example, in the case of a portable transmitting device in the form of a band, The predetermined state can be generated by a predetermined hand movement, after which the signaling unit issues a status message to the predetermined receiving device. According to one embodiment, the portable transmitting device 202 comprises an operating element 187 with which the signaling unit 112 can be switched to a learning mode in which a predetermined movement process is recorded by one or more sensors and It is stored in the storage device of the portable transmitting device to allow the signaling unit to determine whether a predetermined state exists at a certain point in time thereafter.

Such an embodiment may, for example, assist in the event of a kidnapping, in which case the user may issue a status message (e.g., an emergency message) to the intended recipient via a predetermined hand movement.

According to another embodiment, the signaling unit 112 is arranged to issue a status message to a predetermined receiving device if there is a time interval after the status message is sent. According to an embodiment, the signaling unit 112 is arranged to always issue a status message with a position signal if the portable transmitting device moves immediately after issuing the status message and then re-stationary. In this way, the place where the user is detained is transmitted to the predetermined receiving device, for example, in the event of a kidnapping.

According to another embodiment, the predetermined operational state is an avalanche accident in which the user is entrained by an avalanche. According to an embodiment, the signaling unit 112 is arranged as a sensor signal for the available sensors (one sensor, multiple sensors or all sensors) from a predetermined selection in this case And the situation message is sent to the predetermined receiving device. For example, in this case, the sensor signals of the oxygen saturation sensor 167, the pulse sensor 165, the depth gauge 174, the position sensor 175, and the environmental sensor 176 can be included in the situation message.

According to an embodiment, it may be proposed to repeat the situation message at predetermined time intervals until a shutdown signal is received, which is communicated to the signaling unit 112, for example by operating a corresponding operational element 188 of the portable transmitting device 202. on.

Figure 10 is a diagram showing a portable transmitting device 302 in accordance with an embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, the portable transmitting device 302 is formed as a watch, as shown in FIG. Figure 10 shows the portable transmitting device 302 in an extended state which is obtained, for example, when the watch is placed flat on a table.

Figure 11a shows the portable transmitting device 302 from Figure 10 in a closed state, wherein the portable transmitting device 302 is closed in an annular shape, wherein the inner surface 182 of the watch for contacting the user's arm is turned inwardly .

Figure 11b shows a portable transmitting device from Figure 11a with the inner surface of the watch flipped outward.

According to one embodiment, the portable transmitting device 302 includes a screen 131 that can be operated by a signaling unit in accordance with an embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein, such as described with reference to Figures 3 through 6. According to one embodiment, the screen 131 is composed of an organic light emitting diode (OLED display).

According to one embodiment, the signaling unit is formed to operate the screen 131 (FIG. 10) through the range 192 when the watch is in the extended state, the range 192 being greater than the range 193, and the range 193 is in the closed state of the watch (the 11a, 11b) The operation screen 131 (the range measured in the circumferential direction (longitudinal direction) of the watch). According to one embodiment, the screen 131 extends over 30-70% of the total length of the watch.

According to one embodiment, the screen 131 of the portable transmitting device displays screen content 194 indicating the signaling unit in accordance with an embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, screen content 194 is at least partially controlled by signaling unit 112.

According to one embodiment, a portable transmitting device in the form of a watch has a speaker device 190 and a microphone device 191 spaced therefrom. According to one embodiment, the speaker device 190 and the microphone device 191 are arranged on the axial end face 189 of the watch.

According to one embodiment, the portable transmitting device includes one or more sensors, such as temperature sensor 166, oxygen saturation sensor 167, and pulse sensor 165, in accordance with an embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein. The portable transmitting device 302 can also have an optical signal generator 178, such as described with reference to Figures 9a and 9b.

A portable transmitting device (e.g., transmitting devices 202, 302 in Figures 9a through 11b) carried directly by a user on a body (e.g., wrist or arm) can be carried in a pocket or loosely held by a user, for example The portable transmitting device on the hand produces higher accuracy, especially in terms of user movement detected by the sensor. However, it is to be understood that this accuracy also depends on the quality and quantity of sensors employed.

It should be understood that the portable transmitting devices disclosed herein in other embodiments may also have more or less sensors.

According to a corresponding embodiment, the method is configured to either set the signaling unit to automatically determine whether an accident is present by applying at least one sensor signal (eg, by signaling unit).

According to a corresponding embodiment, the method is configured to or set the signaling unit to automatically issue a status message (eg, in the form of an emergency alert) by applying at least one sensor signal (eg, issued by a signaling unit) .

According to a corresponding embodiment, the method is configured to either set the signaling unit to perform recording of at least one sensor signal (eg, by signaling unit). Recording of the at least one sensor signal may, for example, comprise storing the at least one sensor signal in a storage device, such as in a storage device of the portable transmitting device, or the recording is comprised of the storage. According to another embodiment, all relevant data during the accident is recorded.

According to a corresponding embodiment, the method is configured to either set the signaling unit to automatically determine whether a kidnapping condition exists by applying at least one sensor signal (eg, by signaling unit). The at least one sensor signal can be, for example, at least one predetermined sensor signal, such as a predetermined sensor signal combination or a predetermined single sensor signal. For example, the predetermined sensor signal can be generated by the acceleration sensor by a predetermined gesture with a portable transmitting device. According to an embodiment, this predetermined gesture may be definable in the learning mode described above.

According to a corresponding embodiment, the method is configured to either set the signaling unit to monitor the user continuously (continuously or at specific time intervals) in the monitoring mode.

According to a corresponding embodiment, the method is configured to or set the signaling unit to apply at least one sensor signal (eg, through The over-signal unit) automatically determines whether there is a predetermined state of the user (eg, a pathological (ie, disease-related) state).

According to a corresponding embodiment, the method is configured to or set the signaling unit to perform REM monitoring by applying at least one sensor signal (eg, by signaling unit), ie to the user in REM (Rapid Eye Movement) - Monitoring of sleep period (monitoring). To this end, a portable transmitting device can be formed to be coupled to the sleeping bag such that the sensor of the transmitting device can receive signals from the sleeping bag and generate corresponding sensor signals for implementation in accordance with the subject matter disclosed herein. Further processing of the program.

According to a respective embodiment, the method is configured to either set the signaling unit to automatically perform sleep management of the user by applying at least one sensor signal (eg, via a signaling unit). For example, environmentally dynamic sleep management can be performed, particularly in cooperation with a sleep laboratory, which, according to one embodiment, can determine a threshold for intervention by a transmitting device that is portable during a user's sleep.

According to a respective embodiment, the method is configured to either set the signaling unit to automatically operate the signal generator by applying at least one sensor signal (eg, by signaling unit) to request motion. For example, it can be provided that when the sensor signal (for example the sensor signal of the acceleration sensor of the portable transmitting device) indicates that the user's motion activity is below a certain threshold, the user is required to perform the motion by the signal generator.

According to a respective embodiment, the method is configured to either set the signaling unit to automatically determine a user's heat demand by applying at least one sensor signal (eg, via a signaling unit). According to one implementation In the case, the signaling unit can be formed to present nutritional recommendations to the user based on the determined heat demand. Furthermore, it may be proposed to configure the method to either set the signaling unit to require the user to input nutritional data (eg, what the user ate and how much he ate), the signaling unit determines the corresponding calorific value from the nutritional data and according to at least A sensor signal (this sensor signal preferably indicates the user's athletic activity) requires user motion.

According to a respective embodiment, the method is configured to or set the signaling unit to automatically determine whether a predetermined state of the user is present or will be present by applying at least one sensor signal (eg, by signaling unit). The predetermined state of the user may be, for example, burst sleep, sleep apnea, heart attack, depression, sudden death of the child, and the like. According to one embodiment, the pre-existing predetermined state is prevented or avoided by suitable signal transmission (e.g., by a signal generator (e.g., a signal generator as described herein)).

According to a respective embodiment, the method is configured to or set the signaling unit to provide an alarm function, a fitness function, a health function, a first aid function, a lifestyle function, and/or a safety function. The alert function includes, for example, one or more of the following functions: automatic transmission of an emergency signal, abduction alert, burst sleep alert, detection of sleep apnea, overload in exercise or training, and positioning. Fitness functions include, for example, one or more of the following functions: pedometer, heart rate monitor, calorimeter, speedometer, range finder, altimeter, and implementation of personal goals. Health and first aid functions include, for example, one or more of the following determinations: electrocardiogram (EKG), heart rate fluctuations, blood flow rate, blood oxygen saturation, skin temperature, stress level, skin oxygen saturation, sleep monitoring and sleep management, and all weather Monitoring. Lifestyle features and security features include, for example, one or Multiple of the following features: time and date, "wisdom" alerts, networked work in social media, barcode scanning, QR code scanning, wireless synchronization, secure authentication, gesture control, contactless payment, contactless unlocking, and contactless locking.

As an example, some application scenarios of a portable transmitting device will be described in more detail, which implements selected embodiments of the subject matter disclosed herein. It should be understood that the portable transmitting device and in particular the signaling device or its method of operation are adapted or arranged accordingly to carry out the mentioned actions. Each of the features described below corresponds to a corresponding embodiment, even though not explicitly stated, wherein various embodiments are implemented in accordance with an exemplary application scenario.

Incident: The signaling device identifies the incident and determines what happened (eg, what speed and roughly what frequency to estimate). When the accident ends, the signaling device checks the status of the user and automatically sends a status message (eg SMS, MMS or mail) to the intended recipient when the user is significantly injured (eg 10 people defined in advance by the user) And institutions). Based on the sensor signals of the inertial sensor (Inertial Measurement Unit, IMU), the signaling device identifies speed, rotation, dip, and conditions associated therewith. In addition, the signaling device determines the state of the user with a suitable (eg, as described herein) sensor, including, for example, EKG and temperature. Typically, the signaling device checks the user after an accident and sends a status message to the signaling device when it is injured.

Overload: According to some embodiments, the signaling unit not only monitors the user's fitness condition, but also monitors whether the user is hot, is ill, or exceeds its loadable range. The signaling device warns the user when the user is sick, hot or overloaded so that the training does not have an effect. In this way, we can avoid further consequences, such as myocarditis. Signaling device with temperature sensor and Use other sensors to identify if the user is sick, hot, or has other restrictions, if necessary. In this way, the death of the user can be prevented where possible.

Sleeping: The signaling device senses whether the body is tired and whether there is a risk of sudden sleep (eg, the user's fatigue can be identified by the sensor of the portable transmitting device). In this case, the portable transmitting device emits light and vibrates. This will often be enough to prevent the user from sleeping or waking up the user. According to another embodiment, the signaling device increases the volume of the car radio, for example to a fixed value, or for example until the user wakes up. According to one embodiment, the signaling device is formed to generate a connection to the car radio for this purpose (for example via Bluetooth).

Heart function: the rhythm, frequency and quality of the heartbeat. According to corresponding embodiments, an ultrasound sensor, a blood pressure sensor, a pulse sensor, a light sensor (eg, for measuring blood flow) may be provided and a corresponding sensor signal is generated on the signaling unit.

Furthermore, it should be noted that the signaling unit or corresponding computer program described herein is not limited to the particular entity recited in the single embodiment. Rather, the subject matter disclosed herein can be implemented in various ways, such as with a different number of modules, while still producing the specific functionality disclosed.

In accordance with an embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein, each suitable entity (e.g., component, component, unit, and device) can be provided, at least in part, in the form of a corresponding computer program (in software). A device may generate the functionality of a respective entity as described herein. According to other embodiments, each suitable entity as described herein can be provided in a hardware. According to other hybrid implementations, some entities may be provided in the software instead of Other entities are provided in hardware. It should be understood that the operational elements displayed as part of the screen content in accordance with one embodiment may also be implemented in hardware in accordance with other embodiments, and vice versa. In particular, the operating element provided as the screen content of the signaling unit can also be formed as a hard-working element which is functionally connected to the signaling unit to produce the functions described for the operating element.

It is pointed out that each of the entities (e.g., elements, elements, units, and devices) disclosed herein are not limited to the identified entities described in some embodiments. Rather, the subject matter described herein can be provided in different ways at different levels of the device or at the level of the software module, while still producing the functions indicated. It is further noted that, according to one embodiment, a separate entity (eg, a software module, a hardware module, or a hybrid module) may be provided for each of the functions disclosed herein. According to other embodiments, an entity (eg, a software module, a hardware module, or a hybrid module) can be configured to produce two or more of the functions described herein. According to still other embodiments, two or more entities (e.g., elements, elements, units, and devices) may be configured to collectively produce one of the functions described herein.

According to an embodiment, the portable transmitting device comprises a processor device having at least one processor for executing at least one computer software, the computer software corresponding to, for example, a corresponding software module.

It is to be noted that the embodiments described herein merely present a limited selection of possible embodiments of the invention. It is therefore possible to combine the features of a single embodiment with one another in a suitable manner such that a variety of different implementations are available to those skilled in the art who understand the variations of the embodiments described herein. The plan can be considered as public. In addition, it should be mentioned that the term "a" or "an" does not exclude the plural. The term "comprising" or "having" does not exclude other features or method steps. For example, an embodiment that references a sensor or sensor signal should always be interpreted as having one or more other sensors in addition to the well-documented sensors, the other sensors One or more other sensor signals are generated, which are then applied by a signaling device in accordance with an embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein.

Furthermore, it should be noted that the exemplary portable transmitting device, the exemplary receiving device, and the exemplary communication device in the drawings illustrate a particular combination of various embodiments of the subject matter disclosed herein, and Any other combination of embodiments of the subject matter defined in the scope of the claims is equally possible and should be considered as having been disclosed.

In summary, it is also emphasized that, according to one embodiment, a portable transmitting device 102 is disclosed, comprising: a sensor configured to generate a sensor signal 114; and a signaling unit 112 configured to Determining whether there is a predetermined state of the user of the transmitting device 102, such as an emergency state, by applying a sensor signal; wherein the signaling unit 112 is further configured to issue a status message 116, such as an emergency message, if a predetermined state exists To the predetermined receiving devices 104,106.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and the present invention can be modified and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application attached.

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Claims (10)

A method for operating a portable transmitting device, the method comprising: receiving a sensor signal from a sensor of the portable transmitting device; determining whether the sensor signal of the portable transmitting device is applied by using the sensor signal of the portable transmitting device There is a predetermined state of the user of the transmitting device; and in the case where there is a predetermined state of the user, the status message is issued to the predetermined receiving device. The method of claim 1, further comprising: determining an absolute spatial location of the portable transmitting device, wherein the status message includes location information indicating an absolute spatial location of the portable transmitting device. The method of claim 1, wherein the issuing of the status message is performed after a predetermined period of time after determining the predetermined state, and/or operating the portable transmitting device in the presence of the predetermined state. The signal generator, and thus the signal that is perceivable by the user. The method of claim 1, wherein the issuing of the status message is via a packet switched wireless connection and/or the status message is sent as an SMS. A portable transmitting device comprising: a sensor configured to provide a sensor signal; and a signaling unit configured to determine whether the transmitting device is present by applying the sensor signal The user's predetermined status, Wherein the signaling unit is arranged to issue the status message to a predetermined receiving device if the predetermined status is present. The portable transmitting device of claim 5, further comprising an optical signal generator, wherein the signaling unit is further configured to operate the optical signal generator in the presence of the predetermined state. The portable transmitting device of claim 5, wherein the sensor is a sensor selected from the group of sensors: an acceleration sensor, a pulse sensor, a sweat flow sensor, Altimeter, temperature sensor, oxygen saturation sensor, gyroscope, brightness sensor, motion sensor, fall sensor, drop sensor, depth gauge, environmental sensor, radiation sensor a gas sensor, an aerosol sensor, a magnetic field sensor, a water quality sensor, an odor sensor; and wherein the portable transmitting device optionally has at least one additional sensor selected from the group of sensors Sensor. The portable transmitting device of claim 5, wherein the portable transmitting device is an annular closed band or an endlessly closed band. A computer program element for implementing the method of any one of claims 1 to 4. A receiving device for a status message, the receiving device comprising: a communication unit, configured to receive, from a portable transmitting unit, a status message sent according to the method of any one of claims 1 to 4, and A status response message is sent to the helper's communication device.