TWI624813B - Sos method, system, and device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a method, a system, and an electronic device. The method includes: a detecting step of detecting status information of the electronic device, the status information including at least a standby time of the electronic device; and a determining step, according to the detected The status information determines whether the electronic device enters the distress mode; and the controlling step controls the electronic device to send a distress signal when the electronic device enters the distress mode, the distress signal at least includes controlling the electronic device to emit a wireless signal.

Description

Help method, system and electronic device

The invention relates to a rescue method, a system and an electronic device, in particular to a rescue method, a system and an electronic device for transmitting a wireless signal as a distress signal.

The electronic device with the help-seeking function is generally positioned by the GPS (Global Positioning System) module to obtain the location information of the user, and then the obtained location information is sent to the short message or voice through the network. The default contact person or designated rescue personnel, so that rescue workers can rescue in time. However, if the location of the user is not covered by the GPS signal and the network, or the GPS signal and the network are interrupted by external factors such as earthquakes or bad weather, the above-mentioned help-seeking method cannot timely send an effective distress signal to the outside world.

In view of the above, it is necessary to provide a rescue method, system and electronic device that can send a wireless signal as a distress signal.

In addition, it is necessary to provide a corresponding rescue system corresponding to the above method

Furthermore, it is necessary to provide an electronic device using the above method.

A method for salvaging a method for controlling an electronic device to send a distress signal, the method comprising: detecting a step of detecting status information of the electronic device, the status information including at least a standby time of the electronic device; and determining a step according to the detecting The status information is sent to determine whether the electronic device enters the distress mode; and the controlling step is to control the electronic device to send a distress signal when the electronic device enters the distress mode, the distress signal includes at least controlling the electronic device to send a wireless signal.

A help-seeking system, comprising: a detecting module, configured to detect status information of the electronic device, the status information includes at least a standby time of the electronic device; and a determining module configured to detect the status according to the detected The information is used to determine whether the electronic device enters a distress mode. The help module is configured to control the electronic device to send a distress signal when the electronic device enters the distress mode, and the distress signal includes at least controlling the electronic device to emit a wireless signal.

An electronic device includes a processor and a memory for storing the above-mentioned help-seeking system, the processor for executing the above-mentioned help-seeking system.

When the method, the system and the electronic device determine that the electronic device needs to enter the distress mode, the wireless signal is sent as a distress signal, so that even if the location of the user is not covered by the GPS signal and the network, or the GPS signal and the network The road can still send an effective distress signal to the outside world in time due to external factors such as earthquakes and bad weather.

1‧‧‧Electronic device

10‧‧‧Help System

101‧‧‧Detection module

103‧‧‧Judgement module

105‧‧‧Help Module

11‧‧‧Timer

12‧‧‧first sensor

13‧‧‧Second sensor

14‧‧‧Wireless communication module

15‧‧‧flash

16‧‧‧ display

17‧‧‧ Speaker

18‧‧‧ processor

19‧‧‧ memory

1 is a functional block diagram of an electronic device in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a functional block diagram of a help system in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a flow chart of a method for salvage in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an operating environment and a functional module diagram of a help-seeking system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The help system 10 is installed and operated in the electronic device 1. The electronic device 1 can be a portable electronic device such as a mobile phone, a PDA (personal digital assistant), a handheld game console, a digital camera or a palmtop computer. The help-seeking system 10 can detect the status information of the electronic device 1, and determine whether the electronic device 1 needs to enter the help-seeking mode according to the detected status information, and issue a distress signal.

In the preferred embodiment, the status information includes a brightness value around the electronic device 1, an acceleration of the electronic device 1, and a standby time of the electronic device 1. The distress signal includes a combination of one or more of controlling the electronic device 1 to emit a wireless signal, controlling the electronic device 1 to emit a flash, controlling the illumination of the electronic device 1, or controlling the electronic device 1 to emit a preset sound. The preset sound may include high frequency sound and/or low frequency sound.

The electronic device 1 includes a timer 11, a first sensor 12, a second sensor 13, a wireless communication module 14, a flash 15, a display 16, a speaker 17, a processor 18, and a memory 19. The timer 11 is used to time the standby time of the electronic device 1. In the preferred embodiment, the first sensor 12 is a photo sensor for sensing a brightness value around the electronic device 1. The second sensor 13 is a gravity sensor (G-Sensor) for sensing the acceleration of the electronic device 1. The wireless communication module 14 can be a Bluetooth module, a WIFI module, or the like for transmitting a wireless signal, such as a Bluetooth signal or a WIFI Direct signal. The flash 15, the display 16 and the speaker 17 are respectively used to support the electronic device 1 to issue a distress signal in a manner of emitting a flash, lighting the screen, and emitting a preset sound. The memory 19 can be built in the electronic device 1, and can also be a separate external storage card, such as a SIM card (Smart Media Card), an SD card (Secure Digital Card), and the like. The memory 19 is used to store various types of materials, such as the help system 10 and the like. The processor 18 is configured to execute an operating system and various applications in the electronic device 1, such as the above-described help-seeking system 10.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the help system 10 includes a detection module 101 , a determination module 103 , and a help module 105 .

The detection module 101 is configured to detect status information of the electronic device 1. The status information includes at least the standby duration of the electronic device 1. It can be understood that the status information may also include a brightness value around the electronic device 1 and/or an acceleration of the electronic device 1. Specifically, the detection module 101 detects the status information by using the timer 11, the first sensor 12, and the second sensor 13.

The determining module 103 is configured to determine, according to the detected status information, whether the electronic device 1 enters a distress mode. In the preferred embodiment, the determining module 103 compares the detected status information with the pre-stored reference value, and determines whether the electronic device 1 enters the rescue mode according to the comparison result, and the reference value is pre-stored in the memory. Within body 19.

In the first preferred embodiment of the present invention, the status information is the standby duration of the electronic device 1, and the standby duration is greater than the first reference value (for example, 26 hours), that is, the user does not have the power for a long time. If the sub-device 1 performs any operation and the user may be in a more dangerous situation, it is judged that the electronic device 1 needs to enter the distress mode.

In the second preferred embodiment of the present invention, the status information is a combination of the standby duration of the electronic device 1 and the brightness value of the periphery of the electronic device 1. When the standby duration is greater than the first reference value, that is, the user is long. The operation does not perform any operation on the electronic device 1, and the variation value of the brightness value around the electronic device 1 during the standby time period is smaller than the second reference value (for example, 20 lux) or the brightness value is lower than the first When three reference values (for example, 10 lux), that is, the user does not perform any operation on the electronic device 1 for a long time, and the user is in a relatively stable or dim environment, the user may be in a more dangerous situation, and then the electronic device 1 is required to enter. Help mode.

In the third preferred embodiment of the present invention, the status information may be a combination of the standby duration of the electronic device 1 and the acceleration of the electronic device 1. When the standby duration is greater than the first reference value, that is, the user is for a long time. No operation is performed on the electronic device 1, and when the acceleration of the electronic device 1 is less than the fourth reference value during the standby period, that is, the user does not perform any operation on the electronic device 1 for a long time, and the electronic If the position of the device 1 does not change significantly, and the user may be in a more dangerous situation, it is determined that the electronic device 1 needs to enter the distress mode.

In the fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention, the status information may also be a combination of the standby duration of the electronic device 1, the brightness value of the periphery of the electronic device 1, and the acceleration of the electronic device 1, when the standby state The length is greater than the first reference value, that is, the user does not perform any operation on the electronic device 1 for a long time, and the variation value of the brightness value around the electronic device 1 is less than the second reference value or the time during the standby time period The brightness value is lower than the third reference value, and the acceleration of the electronic device 1 is less than the fourth reference value during the period of the standby time period, that is, the user does not perform any operation on the electronic device 1 for a long time, and is at In the environment where the light is stable or dim, and the position of the electronic device 1 does not change significantly, and the user may be in a dangerous situation, it is determined that the electronic device 1 needs to enter the distress mode.

The help module 105 is configured to control the electronic device 1 to send a distress signal when the electronic device 1 enters the distress mode. The distress signal includes at least the wireless communication module 14 that controls the electronic device 1 to send a wireless signal. The rescuer can locate the electronic device 1 according to the wireless signal to obtain the location information, thereby facilitating timely rescue.

In another preferred embodiment, the distress signal further includes controlling the flash 15 of the electronic device 1 to emit a flash, controlling the illumination of the display 16 of the electronic device 1, or controlling the speaker 17 of the electronic device 1 to issue a preset. One or more combinations of sounds and combinations of wireless signals as described above.

As shown in FIG. 3, a flowchart of a preferred embodiment of the rescue method of the present invention. The rescue method includes the following steps.

In step 301, the detection module 101 detects status information of the electronic device 1. The status information includes at least the standby duration of the electronic device 1. It can be understood that the status information may also include a brightness value around the electronic device 1 and/or an acceleration of the electronic device 1. Specifically, the detection module 101 detects the status information by using the timer 11, the first sensor 12, and the second sensor 13.

Step 303: The determining module 103 determines, according to the detected status information, whether the electronic device 1 enters a distress mode. In the preferred embodiment, the determining module 103 compares the detected status information with the pre-stored reference value, and determines whether the electronic device 1 enters the distress mode according to the comparison result. When the determining module 103 determines that the electronic device 1 needs to enter the distress mode, the process proceeds to step 305. When the determining module 103 determines that the electronic device 1 does not need to enter the help-seeking mode, the process returns to step 301.

In step 305, the help module 105 controls the electronic device 1 to send a distress signal, and the distress signal includes at least the wireless communication module 14 that controls the electronic device 1 to send a wireless signal. The distress signal further includes controlling the flash 15 of the electronic device 1 to emit a flash, controlling the screen illumination of the display 16 of the electronic device 1, or controlling one or more of the preset sounds of the speaker 17 of the electronic device 1 to emit wirelessly. A combination of signals.

When the method, the system 10 and the electronic device 1 of the present invention determine that the electronic device 1 needs to enter the distress mode, the electronic device 1 is controlled to send a wireless signal as a distress signal, so that even if the user is not in the position of the GPS signal and the network Road coverage, or GPS signals and networks can still send effective distress signals to the outside world in time due to external factors such as earthquakes and bad weather.

In summary, the present invention complies with the requirements of the invention patent and submits a patent application according to law. However, the above description is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and equivalent modifications or variations made by those skilled in the art in light of the spirit of the present invention are It should be covered by the following patent application.

Claims (10)

A method for salvaging a method for controlling an electronic device to send a distress signal, the method comprising: detecting a step of detecting status information of the electronic device, the status information including at least a standby time of the electronic device, when the electronic device When in the standby state, the user does not perform any operation on the electronic device; the determining step determines whether the electronic device enters the distress mode according to the detected status information, wherein when the standby duration is greater than the first reference value, the The determining step determines that the electronic device needs to enter a distress mode; and the controlling step, when the electronic device enters the distress mode, controlling the electronic device to send a distress signal, the distress signal includes at least controlling the electronic device to send a wireless signal; wherein the status information further includes a brightness value around the electronic device, when the standby time length is greater than the first reference value, and the change range of the brightness value is less than the second reference value or the brightness value is lower than the third value during the standby time period When the value is referenced, the determining step determines that the electronic device needs to enter the distress mode. The method of claim 1, wherein the status information further includes an acceleration of the electronic device, wherein the standby time is greater than the first reference value, and the acceleration is less than the first time during the standby time period. When the four reference values are used, the determining step determines that the electronic device needs to enter the distress mode. The method of claim 1 , wherein the distress signal further comprises: controlling a flash of the electronic device to emit a flash, controlling a lighting of the electronic device, or controlling the electronic device to emit a preset sound. combination. A help-seeking system for controlling an electronic device to send a distress signal, the system comprising: a detection module, configured to detect status information of the electronic device, the status information including at least a standby time of the electronic device, When the electronic device is in the standby state, the user does not perform any operation on the electronic device; The determining module is configured to determine, according to the detected status information, whether the electronic device enters a distress mode, wherein the determining module determines that the electronic device needs to enter a distress mode when the standby duration is greater than the first reference value; The help module is configured to control the electronic device to send a distress signal when the electronic device enters the distress mode, the distress signal includes at least controlling the electronic device to send a wireless signal; wherein the status information further includes a brightness value around the electronic device When the standby duration is greater than the first reference value, and the variation range of the luminance value is less than the second reference value or the luminance value is lower than the third reference value during the period of the standby duration, the determining step determines The electronic device needs to enter a distress mode. The help-seeking system of claim 4, wherein the status information further includes an acceleration of the electronic device, when the standby duration is greater than the first reference value, and the acceleration is less than the first period of the standby duration When the reference value is four, the determining module determines that the electronic device needs to enter the distress mode. The help-seeking system of claim 4, wherein the distress signal further comprises: controlling a flash of the electronic device to emit a flash, controlling a lighting of the electronic device, or controlling the electronic device to emit a preset sound. combination. An electronic device comprising a processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores a help-seeking system, the processor is configured to execute the help-seeking system, and the improvement is that the help-seeking system is in any one of claims 4-6 The system described. A method for salvaging a method for controlling an electronic device to send a distress signal, the method comprising: detecting a step of detecting status information of the electronic device, the status information including at least a standby time of the electronic device, when the electronic device When in the standby state, the user does not perform any operation on the electronic device; a determining step, determining, according to the detected status information, whether the electronic device enters a distress mode, wherein the determining step determines that the electronic device needs to enter a distress mode when the standby duration is greater than the first reference value; When the electronic device enters the distress mode, the electronic device controls the electronic device to send a distress signal, and the distress signal includes at least controlling the electronic device to send a wireless signal; wherein the status information further includes an acceleration of the electronic device, when the standby duration is greater than the first reference The determining step determines that the electronic device needs to enter the distress mode when the acceleration is less than the fourth reference value during the standby time period. A help-seeking system for controlling an electronic device to send a distress signal, the system comprising: a detection module, configured to detect status information of the electronic device, the status information including at least a standby time of the electronic device, When the electronic device is in the standby state, the user does not perform any operation on the electronic device; the determining module is configured to determine, according to the detected state information, whether the electronic device enters the distress mode, wherein the standby time is greater than the a reference value, the determining module determines that the electronic device needs to enter a distress mode; and the help module is configured to control the electronic device to send a distress signal when the electronic device enters the distress mode, the distress signal includes at least controlling the electronic device Transmitting a wireless signal; wherein the status information further includes an acceleration of the electronic device, when the standby duration is greater than the first reference value, and the acceleration is less than the fourth reference value during the standby time period, the determining mode The group judges that the electronic device needs to enter the distress mode. An electronic device comprising a processor and a memory, the memory storing a help-seeking system, wherein the processor is configured to execute the help-seeking system, and the improvement is that the help-seeking system is the system described in claim 9.