TWI542187B - Warning tracker used in cooperation with smartphone and warning and tracking method for the same - Google Patents

Description

Tracking warning and association device and method with smart phone

The invention relates to a tracking warning and co-seeking device and method for matching a smart phone, in particular to an innovative device combining the smart phone for preventing loss and sudden accident instant notification and the function of seeking cooperation.

A smart luggage tag, such as U.S. Patent No. 7916025, provides a system for tracking luggage and other similar objects. The system uses a transmitting tag connected to the object being tracked and a receiver. When the transmitting tag enters the range of the receiver, the receiver emits a visual and audible prompt effect to inform the user that the audible prompt effect can pass through the receiver. Speakers, wireless phones, PDAs or iPods or other portable music players; its GPS function allows the launch tag to store and transmit precise coordinates to assist in locating the location of the launch tag, while airport and aviation security personnel can The interface device used accesses the data of the transmitted tag. In another embodiment of the case, the technique of notifying the tracker when the tracking object exceeds the set distance is also provided.

However, the document discloses that the tracking object exceeds the set distance and will signal the follower's technology. It is simply a lost notification, and has no function of connecting with a smartphone, and if the object of tracking is an animal or a child, an elderly person, if careless In the event of an accident, the technology disclosed in this document is also unable to notify the follower of immediate assistance; and the document has no function of forced association and reverse association, so where the tracker or tracking object loses track or forgets where to place it. At the same time, it is impossible to find each other through the collaboration of the tracker and the tracking object, so that the tracking effect is greatly reduced.

The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a tracking warning and co-seeking device and method for matching with a smart phone, mainly to ensure that the tracking object remains within the preset range of the tracker, otherwise the warning signal will be sent through the smart phone; and the tracking can be monitored. Whether the object is active or not, the tracker of the handheld smartphone can immediately find that the tracking object has been in danger and go to assistance; and at the same time, the forced tracking search can be selected so that the tracking object and the tracker can mutually learn each other to know the location.

The above-mentioned main purpose and effect of the present invention are achieved by the following specific technical means: a tracking warning and an assisting device with a smart phone, comprising at least one tracker and a smart phone; the tracker includes a three-axis acceleration First wireless receiver a hair module, a first sound playing unit, a first soliciting switch, and a first reset switch, the three-axis accelerometer, the first sound playing unit, the first soliciting switch, and the first reset The switch is electrically connected to the first wireless transceiver module; the smart phone includes a central processing unit, a second wireless transceiver module, a display unit, a second sound playback unit, a second seek switch, and a second a reset switch, the display unit has X, Y, Z three-axis display area, the central processing unit and the second wireless transceiver module, the display unit, the second sound playing unit, the second search-seeking switch and The second reset switch is electrically connected; accordingly, the three-axis accelerometer detects a three-axis fluctuation state of the tracker, and the result is sent by the first wireless transceiver module; the first and second wireless transceiver modules The group is kept in the state of receiving and receiving packets, and is responsible for transmitting and receiving the first and second search-seeking switch solicitation messages, and if necessary, causing the first and second sound playing units to perform sound playback; the first and second reset switches Responsible for resetting the smartphone Tracking operation of the tracker; and the central processing unit receives the three-axis fluctuation state of the tracker through the second wireless transceiver module, and after processing, displays three in the X, Y, and Z three-axis display areas of the display unit. Axis change state.

A preferred embodiment of the tracking alert and the co-seeking device of the smart phone, as described above, wherein the alert sound played by the first sound playing unit is an alarm sound or music.

A preferred embodiment of the tracking alert and the co-seeking device of the smart phone, as described above, wherein the alert sound played by the second sound playing unit is an alarm sound or music.

In a preferred embodiment of the tracking alert and the collocation device of the smart phone, the first wireless transceiver module and the second wireless transceiver module are Bluetooth modules.

The above-mentioned main purpose and effect of the present invention can also be achieved by the following specific methods: a tracking warning and a collaborative search method for a smart phone, which is implemented under the above device; the tracking device is placed on the tracking object, and The tracker holds the smart phone; the first wireless transceiver module of the tracker and the second wireless transceiver module of the smart phone periodically transmit and receive the packet signal, and the distance between the tracking object and the tracker exceeds the first wireless transceiver. When the module and the second wireless transceiver module can transmit the range of the received signal, the central processing unit drives the second sound playing unit to play the warning sound, and the first wireless transceiver module also drives the first sound playing unit to play The warning sounds until the first or second reset button is manually pressed. In addition, the three-axis accelerometer sense tracker activity state is sent through the first wireless transceiver module, and the second wireless transceiver module receives the tracker. The three-axis change data generated by the active state is transmitted to the central processing unit for processing, and then the X, Y, and Z three-axis display areas of the display unit are displayed. The amount of change of each axis is displayed for the tracker to know whether the tracking object is in an active state by the state of the X, Y, and Z axes; and when the first search switch is pressed, the first wireless transceiver module is Sending a co-seeking signal, after receiving the co-seeking signal, the second wireless transceiver module activates the second sound playing unit to play the sound through the central processing unit, and the tracking object can follow the sound to find the tracker; When the second search switch is pressed, the second The wireless transceiver module sends a cooperative search signal. After receiving the cooperative search signal, the first wireless transceiver module activates the first sound playing unit to play the sound, and the tracker can follow the sound to find the tracking object.

(1)‧‧‧ Tracker

(A) ‧‧‧shell

(11)‧‧‧Three-axis accelerometer

(12)‧‧‧First wireless transceiver module

(13)‧‧‧First sound playback unit

(14) ‧‧‧First Association Search Switch

(15)‧‧‧First reset switch

(2) ‧‧‧Smartphones

(21)‧‧‧Central Processing Unit

(22)‧‧‧Second wireless transceiver module

(23)‧‧‧Display unit

(231)‧‧‧X, Y, Z three-axis display area

(24)‧‧‧Second sound playback unit

(25)‧‧‧Second search switch

(26)‧‧‧Second reset switch

The first figure: the block diagram of the tracking warning and the co-seeking device of the smart phone of the present invention

The second figure: the physical structure of the tracking warning and the co-seeking device of the smart phone of the present invention

Figure 3: Schematic diagram of the combination of the tracker on the key ring with the key

Figure 4: Schematic diagram of wearing the tracker on a child or a demented patient

Figure 5: Schematic diagram of wearing the tracker on the dog

For a more complete and clear disclosure of the technical content, the purpose of the invention and the effects thereof achieved by the present invention, the following is a detailed description, and please refer to the drawings and drawings: The present invention is a block diagram of the tracking warning and the co-seeking device of the smart phone of the present invention; and the second figure discloses the physical structure appearance of the tracking warning and the co-seeking device of the smart phone according to the present invention. Figure.

The tracking warning and the searching device for the smart phone of the present invention comprises at least one tracker (1) and a smart phone (2), wherein: The tracker (1) is disposed on a casing (A) including a three-axis accelerometer (11), a first wireless transceiver module (12), a first sound playing unit (13), and a a first search switch (14) and a first reset switch (15), the three-axis accelerometer (11), the first sound playing unit (13), the first seek switch (14), the first A reset switch (15) is electrically connected to the first wireless transceiver module (12), and the first search switch (14) and the first reset switch (15) protrude from the tracker (1) The surface is conveniently pressed; the smart phone (2) includes a central processing unit (21), a second wireless transceiver module (22), a display unit (23), a second sound playback unit (24), a second search switch (25) and a second reset switch (26), the display unit (23) is configured with a X, Y, Z three-axis display area (231) by a software program, and the second search The switch (25) is also configured on the display unit (23) through the software program, so that the central processing unit (21) and the second wireless transceiver module (22), the display unit (23), and the second sound play Unit (24), the second search switch (25) and the second reset Off (26) electrical connection.

In implementation, the tracker (1) is placed on the tracking object, and the smart phone (2) is held by the tracker; when the tracker (1) and the smart phone (2) are powered on, the execution is performed. After the signal is paired, the first wireless transceiver module (12) of the tracker (1) and the second wireless transceiver module (22) of the smart phone (2) begin to periodically transmit and receive the packet signal.

When the distance between the tracking object and the tracker does not exceed the range in which the first wireless transceiver module (12) and the second wireless transceiver module (22) can transmit and receive signals The device continues to operate, that is, the first wireless transceiver module (12) and the second wireless transceiver module (22) continuously transmit and receive the packet signal, and the tracker or the tracking object can thereby It is known that the distance between each other is still within the set range.

The central processing unit (21) drives the second sound when the distance between the tracking object and the tracker exceeds the range in which the first wireless transceiver module (12) and the second wireless transceiver module (22) can transmit and receive the packet signal. The playing unit (24) plays the warning sound, and the first wireless transceiver module (12) also drives the first sound playing unit (13) to play the warning sound to simultaneously send a warning signal to the tracking object and the tracker respectively. The tracking object can find each other according to the warning sound, and the warning sound will continue to send a warning signal until the first reset switch (15) on the tracker (1) is manually pressed or the smart phone is manually pressed (2) The second reset switch (26) on the upper stop is stopped.

In addition, when the distance between the tracker and the tracking pair is within a set range, and the first wireless transceiver module (12) and the second wireless transceiver module (22) continuously transmit and receive the packet signal, The three-axis accelerometer (11) will sense the activity state of the tracker (1), and send the sensed three-axis change data through the first wireless transceiver module (12) for the second wireless Received by the transceiver module (22), the second wireless transceiver module (22) transmits the three-axis change data generated by the activity state of the tracker (1) to the central processing unit (21), the center The processing unit (21) displays the amount of change of each axis in the X, Y, Z three-axis display area (231) of the display unit (23) after processing, for the tracker to display the X, Y, Z three-axis display area. (231) The X, Y, and Z axes of the respective displays are known. Tracking the active state of the object; that is, when the X, Y, and Z axes displayed by the X, Y, and Z triaxial display areas (231) are in a state of continuous dynamic change, it indicates that the tracking object is in an active state, if X, Y, When the X, Y, and Z axes displayed by the Z triaxial display area (231) are in a state of no change, the tracking object is still, and there is a possibility of falling asleep, fainting, or even dying. In the first time, go to the tracker location to confirm the physical condition of the tracking target. If rescue is needed, the ambulance personnel can be notified to the rescue at the first time.

In addition, when the X, Y, and Z axes displayed by the X, Y, and Z triaxial display areas (231) are in a state of constant change, and the tracker cannot determine the correct position of the tracking object, the smart can be further pressed. The second collocated switch (25) on the mobile phone (2) causes the second wireless transceiver module (22) to send a cooperative search signal, and after receiving the cooperative search signal, the first wireless transceiver module (12) The first sound playing unit (13) is activated to play the warning sound, and the tracker can quickly find the tracking object according to the warning sound.

This collaborative mode can also be applied to find items or smartphones (2). For example, the tracker (1) is combined with a key ring with a key (see the third figure), and when the tracker wants to find the key, the second search switch (25) can be pressed to make the second The wireless transceiver module (22) sends a cooperative search signal, and after receiving the cooperative search signal, the first wireless transceiver module (12) starts the first sound playing unit (13) to play the warning sound, and the tracker can Follow the warning sound to find the key.

On the other hand, if the lost object is a smart phone (2), the first search switch (14) on the tracker (1) is pressed to send the first wireless transceiver module (12). After the cooperative search signal is received, the second wireless transceiver module (22) activates the second sound playing unit (24) to play the warning sound via the central processing unit (21) to follow the sound. Smartphone (2).

It can be seen that the device can be further applied to the tracker tracking the tracking object and the tracking object back tracking tracker.

Please refer to the fourth figure. The tracker (1) is worn on a child or a demented patient for tracking by the follower to keep track of the current position and activity of the child or the demented patient.

As shown in the fifth figure, in order to wear the tracker (1) on the dog, it can also prevent the dog from being lost.

In the above preferred embodiment, the warning sound played by the first sound playing unit (13) or the second sound playing unit (24) is an alarm sound or music, and the first wireless transceiver module (12) and the The second wireless transceiver module (22) is a Bluetooth module.

The above is only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the present invention. It is intended to be included in the scope of the present invention.

In summary, the embodiments of the present invention can achieve the expected use efficiency, and the specific technical means disclosed therein have not been seen in similar products, nor have they been disclosed before the application, and have completely complied with the patent law. The regulations and requirements, the application for invention patents in accordance with the law, and the application for review, and the grant of patents, are truly sensible.

(1)‧‧‧ Tracker

(11)‧‧‧Three-axis accelerometer

(12)‧‧‧First wireless transceiver module

(13)‧‧‧First sound playback unit

(14) ‧‧‧First Association Search Switch

(15)‧‧‧First reset switch

(2) ‧‧‧Smartphones

(21)‧‧‧Central Processing Unit

(22)‧‧‧Second wireless transceiver module

(23)‧‧‧Display unit

(24)‧‧‧Second sound playback unit

(25)‧‧‧Second search switch

(26)‧‧‧Second reset switch

Claims (4)

A tracking warning and an assisting device with a smart phone includes at least one tracker and a smart phone; the tracker includes a three-axis accelerometer, a first wireless transceiver module, a first sound playing unit, and a first a first finder switch and a first reset switch, the three-axis accelerometer, the first sound playing unit, the first collocated switch, and the first reset switch are electrically connected to the first wireless transceiver module, The first wireless transceiver module is a Bluetooth module; the smart phone includes a central processing unit, a second wireless transceiver module, a display unit, a second sound playback unit, a second seek switch, and a second a reset switch, the display unit is configured by a software program to have three-axis display areas of X, Y, and Z, the central processing unit and the second wireless transceiver module, the display unit, the second sound playing unit, and the second The second wireless transceiver module is a Bluetooth module; and the first wireless transceiver module and the first wireless transceiver module are paired with the smart phone by the execution signal Two wireless transceiver The group will start to transmit and receive the packet signal periodically. The distance between the tracker and the smart phone does not exceed the range of the transmittable packet signal, and the first wireless transceiver module and the second wireless transceiver module The timed transmission of the received packet signal will continue if the tracker When the distance between the smart phone and the smart phone is beyond the range of the transmittable packet signal, the central processing unit drives the second sound playing unit to play a warning sound, and the first wireless transceiver module drives the first sound playing unit to dial the warning The sound has sounded a warning to the tracker and the tracking object until the first reset switch or the second reset switch is pressed; the three-axis accelerometer detects the three-axis fluctuation state of the tracker. The result is sent by the first wireless transceiver module and received by the second wireless transceiver module, and then the three-axis fluctuation state is transmitted to the central processing unit to process the change data corresponding to the X, Y, and Z axes. Displaying the amount of change of each axis in the X, Y, and Z axis display areas of the display unit; further, the first and second wireless transceiver modules further comprise a protocol for respectively transmitting the first and second search switches. And the first/second wireless transceiver module receives the second search information of the second/first search switch, and the first/second wireless transceiver module Second sound Put the unit sound playback; the first, second reset switch resets are responsible for smart phones, tracking operation tracker. The tracking warning and the co-seeking device for the smart phone, as described in claim 1, wherein the sound played by the first sound playing unit is an alarm sound or music. The tracking warning and the co-seeking device of the smart phone are described in claim 1 or 2, wherein the sound played by the second sound playing unit is an alarm sound or music. A tracking warning and co-seeking method for a smart phone, which uses a tracking warning and an assisting device for a smart phone as described in any one of claims 1 to 3; The tracking object is placed on the tracking object, and the tracker holds the smart phone; the first wireless transceiver module of the tracker and the second wireless transceiver module of the smart phone periodically transmit and receive the packet signal, when the tracking object and the tracker are When the distance exceeds the range in which the first wireless transceiver module and the second wireless transceiver module can transmit and receive signals, the central processing unit drives the second sound playing unit to play a warning sound, and the first transceiver module also drives the first a sound playing unit plays a warning sound until manually canceled; in addition, the three-axis accelerometer sensing tracker activity state is sent through the first wireless transceiver module, and the second wireless transceiver module receives the activity status of the tracker After the signal is transmitted to the central processing unit for processing, the X, Y, and Z three-axis change data are obtained, and then the X, Y, and Z axes of the display unit are displayed. The amount of change of each axis, for the tracker to know whether the tracking object is in an active state by the state of the X, Y, Z three axes display; and when the first search switch is pressed, the first wireless transceiver module sends out a cooperative search signal, after receiving the cooperative search signal, the second wireless transceiver module activates the second sound playing unit to play the sound through the central processing unit, and the tracking object can follow the sound to find the tracker; When the second cooperative switch is used, the second wireless transceiver module sends a cooperative search signal, and after receiving the cooperative search signal, the first wireless transceiver module activates the first sound playing unit to play the sound, and the tracker You can follow the sound to find the tracking object.