TWI439110B - System and method for sending position information - Google Patents

Description

Positioning information sending system and method

The present invention relates to a positioning system and method, and more particularly to a system and method for transmitting positioning information of a communication device to a designated device.

With the development of electronic technology and communication technology, many communication devices are becoming smaller and smaller, which is convenient for users to carry around. However, since the size of the communication device becomes small, it is easy to drop or be stolen when the user carries it, and the user is often not easy to detect during the process of dropping or being stolen, which directly causes the communication device to be lost.

In view of the above, it is necessary to provide a positioning information transmitting system and method, which can automatically transmit the positioning information of the communication device to the designated device, so that the user can find the communication device.

A positioning information transmitting system, the system running in a communication device including a GPS system, the system comprising: a setting module, configured to set an open command to turn on the GPS system, and preset by the communication device The content of the push mail, including the format of the push mail and the receiving address; the receiving device, configured to receive a push mail; and the identification module, configured to identify whether the content of the received push mail is consistent with the set open command; Opening a module, configured to open the GPS system to the communication device when the content of the received push mail is consistent with the set open command Positioning; obtaining a module for obtaining positioning information of the communication device from the GPS system, and filling the positioning information into the push mail of the communication device according to a preset push mail format; and The sending device is configured to transmit the push mail including the positioning information to the preset receiving address.

A positioning information transmitting method, the method is applied to a communication device including a GPS system, the method comprising the steps of: setting an open command to turn on the GPS system; and preset a content of a push mail issued by the communication device, Including the format of the push mail and the receiving address; receiving a push mail from a mail server; identifying whether the content of the received push mail matches the set open command; if the content of the received push mail is set The opening command is met, the GPS system is turned on to locate the communication device; the positioning information of the communication device is obtained from the GPS system, and the positioning information is filled in according to a preset push mail format. The push mail of the communication device; and transmitting the push mail including the positioning information to the mail server.

A method for obtaining location information of a communication device, the method being applied to a mail server for providing a push mail, the method comprising the steps of: providing a setting interface of a push mail for a user to set; receiving setting content, and binding by inputting a phone number Determining the communication device; receiving an email conforming to the setting content of the push mail, and transmitting the email to the bound communication device in the form of a push mail; receiving the push mail returned by the communication device; Extracting the positioning information of the communication device from the returned push mail, and storing the positioning information.

Compared with the prior art, the positioning information sending system and method can automatically send the positioning information of the communication device to the designated device. If the communication device is lost, the system and method can be used to obtain the location information to help find the Communication device.

1‧‧‧Communication device

2‧‧‧ Positioning system

20‧‧‧Setup module

21‧‧‧ Receiving device

22‧‧‧ Identification module

23‧‧‧Open module

24‧‧‧Getting module

25‧‧‧Send device

3‧‧‧ memory

4‧‧‧GPS system

5‧‧‧ Processor

1 is a functional block diagram of a positioning information transmitting system of the present invention.

2 is a flow chart of transmitting positioning information according to a preferred embodiment of the positioning information transmitting method of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flow chart of receiving positioning information according to a preferred embodiment of the positioning information transmitting method of the present invention.

For ease of understanding, the following briefly introduces the terminology involved in the present invention: "Pull" and "Push": Generally, a communication device or a computer is used to connect to the network, and data transmission has two ways, "Pull" and "Push". The corresponding full names are Client-Pull and Server-Push. Client-Pull is the user (Client) sends a command to the server (Server). After receiving the message, the server sends the data back to the user according to the requirements of the command. Server-Push is the information that the user can set in the server to receive. Once the setting is completed, it is no longer necessary to go through a cumbersome program to request data from the server. The server can directly send the information desired by the user to the user terminal according to the user setting.

Push Mail: Apply the above principles of “Pull” and “Push” to E-mail. Users only need to set the subject of the letter or the sender's information to be collected on the mail server in advance, and then the content of the new mail. In accordance with the previously set conditions, the mail server will directly send a backup of the mail to the user's terminal (for example, a communication device or a computer), and the user can receive the latest information without having to go through the Internet connection, login account, password, and the like. mail.

As shown in FIG. 1, it is a functional module diagram of the positioning information transmitting system of the present invention. this invention The positioning information transmitting system 2 (hereinafter simply referred to as "positioning system 2") is installed in the communication device 1 for automatically returning the positioning information according to the opening command, and the opening command is provided by a mail providing a push mail service. The server (not shown in Figure 1) is issued.

The communication device 1 further includes a memory 3 for storing various types of materials, including data set by the positioning system 2, data received by the communication device 1, and the like. The memory 3 may be the memory of the communication device 1 itself, or may be an external storage card, such as a SIM card (Smart Media Card), a CF card (Compact Flash Card, a standard flash memory card). )Wait.

The communication device 1 further includes a GPS (Global Position System) 4 for positioning the communication device 1 and acquiring corresponding positioning information.

The communication device 1 further includes a processor 5 for executing the positioning system 2 and other software installed in the communication device 1, such as an operating system and other applications.

The positioning system 2 mainly includes: a setting module 20, a receiving device 21, an identification module 22, an opening module 23, an obtaining module 24, and a transmitting device 25.

The setting module 20 is configured to set an open command for turning on the GPS system 4. If the communication device 1 is lost, the user can open the GPS system 4 for positioning by transmitting the open command to the communication device 1. The open command can be a segment of the program recognizable by the processor 5.

In the preferred embodiment, the set commands are issued using push mail. As mentioned above, the user first presets the email subject, sender or other information on the mail server that provides the push mail service, and then only needs to send a matching email. The mail of the subject, the sender or other materials is sent to the mail server, and the mail includes a preset command for opening the positioning system 2, and after receiving the mail, the mail server compares Whether the mail information matches the preset push mail information, and once it is met, the mail is automatically sent to the communication device 1. The push mail is sent by the mail server to the user's terminal (such as the communication device 1) as a server push, and the user terminal receives the push mail and acquires and processes the related data, and can further use the push mail method to transmit back. Data to the mail server, this is client push.

The setting module 20 is further configured to preset related content of the push mail issued by the communication device 1, including: a format of a push mail, a subject, a receiving address, etc., thereby automatically determining the receiving address according to the receiving address Return data.

The receiving device 21 is configured to receive various types of information. In the preferred embodiment, the receiving device 21 transmits the push mail to the identification module after receiving the push mail sent from the mail server. twenty two.

The identification module 22 is configured to identify whether the content of the received push mail is consistent with the open command set by the setting module 20, and if yes, the opening module 23 is used to enable the GPS system 4. The GPS system 4 is positioned to position the current location of the communication device 1 after being turned on.

The obtaining module 24 is configured to obtain corresponding positioning information, and fill the positioning information into the push mail of the communication device 1 according to the format of the preset push mail. The format and subject of the push mail are all preset, and the positioning information only needs to be filled in a fixed field. The positioning information may include multiple types of data: coordinates including longitude, latitude, and altitude.

The transmitting device 25 is configured to transmit a push mail including positioning information to a preset receiving address. The receiving address may be the mail server as described, or may be another server or a user's personal mailbox.

As shown in FIG. 2, it is a flowchart of transmitting positioning information according to a preferred embodiment of the positioning information transmitting method of the present invention. First, in step S2, the setting module 20 sets an open command for turning on the GPS system 4.

Step S4, the setting module 20 presets related content of the push mail issued by the communication device 1, including: a format of a push mail, a subject, a receiving address, etc., thereby automatically according to the receiving address. Return data.

In step S6, the receiving device 21 receives a push mail.

In step S8, the identification module 22 identifies whether the content of the received push mail matches the open command set by the setting module 20. If yes, step S10 is performed; otherwise, the process ends.

In step S10, the opening module 23 opens the GPS system 4, and the GPS system 4 locates the current location of the communication device 1 after being turned on.

In step S12, the acquisition module 24 obtains the corresponding positioning information from the GPS system 4, and fills the positioning information into the push mail of the communication device 1 according to the format of the preset push mail.

Step S14, the sending device 25 transmits the push mail including the positioning information to the preset receiving address, and ends the process. The receiving address may be the mail server as described, or may be another server or a user's personal mailbox.

As shown in FIG. 3, it is a receiving embodiment of a preferred embodiment of the method for transmitting positioning information according to the present invention. Flow chart of bit information. In step S20, the mail server provides a setting interface of the push mail for the user to set related content, including the subject matter of the mail, the sender information, and the like.

Step S22, the mail server receives the setting content of the user, and binds the communication device 1 by inputting the telephone number.

In step S24, the mail server receives an email to determine whether the email meets the content of the push mail preset by the user. If yes, execute S26, otherwise, end the process.

Step S26, the mail server sends the mail to the bound communication device 1 in the form of a push mail.

In step S28, the mail server receives the push mail sent back by the communication device 1.

Step S30, the mail server extracts the positioning information of the communication device 1 from the returned push mail.

Step S32, the mail server stores the positioning information, and ends the process. The stored positioning information can be called by the user so that the user can query the location information of the lost communication device 1 to find or provide it as a clue to the police.

In the flow described in FIG. 3, it is assumed that the mail server is the default address of the communication device 1.

In summary, the present invention complies with the requirements of the invention patent and submits a patent application according to law. However, the above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and those skilled in the art can make the spirit of the present invention. Equivalent modifications or variations are intended to be included within the scope of the following claims.

1‧‧‧Communication device

2‧‧‧ Positioning system

20‧‧‧Setup module

21‧‧‧ Receiving device

22‧‧‧ Identification module

23‧‧‧Open module

24‧‧‧Getting module

25‧‧‧Send device

3‧‧‧ memory

4‧‧‧GPS system

5‧‧‧ Processor

Claims (7)

A positioning information transmitting system, the system running in a communication device including a GPS system, the system comprising: a setting module, configured to set an open command to turn on the GPS system, and preset by the communication device The content of the push mail, including the format of the push mail and the receiving address; the receiving device is configured to receive a push mail from a mail server, and the mail server provides a setting interface of the push mail for the user to set related content. And when the mail server receives an email including the related content set, the email is sent to the communication device to which the email is bound in the form of the push mail; the identification module is configured to identify the received Whether the content of the push mail is consistent with the set open command; the opening module is configured to enable the GPS system to locate the communication device when the content of the received push mail is consistent with the set open command; a module, configured to acquire positioning information of the communication device from the GPS system, and fill the positioning information according to a preset push mail format. The push mail inquiry means; and transmitting means for transmitting the positioning information including the push mail to a predetermined address of the recipient. For example, in the positioning information transmitting system described in claim 1, the receiving address is the mail server. The positioning information transmitting system according to claim 1, wherein the positioning information is a coordinate including longitude, latitude, and altitude. A positioning information transmitting method is applied to a communication device including a GPS system, and the method comprises the following steps: Setting an open command to open the GPS system; presetting the contents of the push mail issued by the communication device, including the format of the push mail and the receiving address: receiving a push mail from a mail server, the mail The server provides a setting interface of the push mail for the user to set related content, and when the mail server receives an email including the related content set, the mail is sent to the mail in the form of the push mail. a bound communication device; identifying whether the content of the received push mail is consistent with the set open command; if the content of the received push mail is consistent with the set open command, turning on the GPS system to the communication device Performing positioning; obtaining positioning information of the communication device from the GPS system, and filling the positioning information into the push mail of the communication device according to a preset push mail format; and pushing mail including positioning information Transfer to the mail server as described. The method for transmitting positioning information according to claim 4, wherein the positioning information is a coordinate including longitude, latitude, and altitude. A method for obtaining location information of a communication device, the method being applied to a mail server for providing a push mail, the method comprising the steps of: providing a setting interface of a push mail for a user to set; receiving setting content, and binding by inputting a phone number Determining the communication device; receiving an email conforming to the setting content of the push mail, and transmitting the email to the bound communication device in the form of a push mail; receiving the push mail returned by the communication device; Extracting the positioning information of the communication device from the returned push mail, and storing the positioning information. The method for obtaining the positioning information of the communication device as described in claim 6 of the patent application scope, the setting The content includes: the format of the push mail, the subject matter, and the sender address.