TWI683278B - Confirmation management systems of specific event occurrence and event confirmation methods using a detection device, and related computer program products - Google Patents

Abstract

Confirmation management systems of specific event occurrence and event confirmation methods using a detection device are provided. First, an object is detected using a detection unit of an event detection device. Then, based on the data detected by the detection unit, it is determined whether a specific event occurs. When it is determined that a specific event occurs, a network connection unit of the event detection device transmits a first signal to a specific electronic device via a network. Then, voice data corresponding to the first signal is received from a specific electronic device via the network, and after receiving the voice data, the voice data is played by using a voice output component of the event detection device.

Description

Confirmation management system for the occurrence of specific events and the use of detection devices Event confirmation method, and related computer program products

The present invention relates to an event management system and method, and in particular to a notification and confirmation management system and related event confirmation method that can use a detection device to notify the occurrence of a specific event.

With the advent of an aging population, home care for the elderly has become one of the social issues that every country values. For the elderly, due to the degradation of physical functions, their movements are often not as comfortable as those of young people. It is for this reason that falls have become one of the most common and serious injuries for the elderly.

In general, the frequency of falls in elderly people and the severity of injuries caused by falls increase relatively with age. Falling can usually cause fractures, head trauma, and even death. As the rate of elderly people living alone in society is getting higher and higher, and because no other cohabitants can provide related assistance, usually the elderly will also be injured more seriously after falling.

Many fall detection devices have been proposed in the conventional technology. These devices can assist in determining whether a user such as an elderly person has fallen through some fall detection technology, and when it is determined to fall, an alarm can be issued to notify the ambulance or a message to notify a specific person such as a family member. For subsequent processing. However, because the fall detection device inevitably has a misjudgment, when the fall detection device has a misjudgment, the user must cancel the alarm by himself or actively notify a specific person that it is a misjudgment. When the user has no way to cancel the alarm or actively notify a specific person, the specific person or ambulance personnel will think that a fall event has occurred and go to deal with it, causing the user to often be troubled by misjudgment, reducing the effectiveness and willingness to use the fall detection device . Therefore, there is a need for a method and system that can confirm whether it is a misjudgment when a specific event such as a fall event occurs.

In view of this, the present invention provides a confirmation management system for the occurrence of a specific event and related event confirmation method, which can use a detection device to report and confirm the occurrence of a specific event, effectively reducing the occurrence of misjudgment and erroneous event notification.

A confirmation management system for the occurrence of a specific event according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an event detection device and a specific electronic device. The event detection device includes a first network connection unit, at least one detection unit, a voice output element and a controller. The controller is coupled to the first network connection unit, the voice output element and the detection unit, and is configured to determine whether a specific event occurs according to the data detected by the detection unit. The first network connection unit transmits a first signal through a network. The specific electronic device includes a second network connection unit and a processor. The processor is coupled to the second network connection unit, configured to receive the first signal through the network routing event detection device, and corresponding to the first signal, use the second network connection unit to transmit a voice through the network Data to the event detection device, wherein the controller of the event detection device uses the voice output element to play the voice data after receiving the voice data.

An event confirmation method using a detection device according to an embodiment of the present invention is applicable to an event detection device. First, an object is detected by a detection unit of the event detection device. Then, it is determined whether a specific event occurs according to the data detected by the detection unit. When it is determined that a specific event occurs, a network connection unit of the event detection device is used to transmit a first signal to a specific electronic device through a network. After that, a voice data corresponding to the first signal from a specific electronic device is received through the network, and after receiving the voice data, a voice output element of the event detection device is used to play the voice data.

In some embodiments, the event detection device may further include a voice input element configured to receive a voice confirmation data and the event detection device uses the first network connection unit to send the voice confirmation data to a specific Electronic device.

In some embodiments, the controller of the event detection device performs a timing operation before transmitting the first signal and cancels the transmission of the first signal when a preset voice data is received through the voice input component before the timing operation ends .

In some embodiments, the controller of the event detection device performs a timing operation when using the voice output component to play voice data, and when no response voice data is received by the voice input component after the timing operation is completed, Send a message to a specific recipient through the network or a telecommunications network for emergency notification or notify a specific electronic device for emergency communication via the network Newspaper.

In some embodiments, when the controller of the event detection device receives a voice command through the voice input element, it is compared whether the voice command matches a predetermined voice command, and when the voice command matches the predetermined voice command, the first network is used The road connection unit transmits the first signal through the network.

In some embodiments, the processor of the specific electronic device corresponds to the first signal, and uses a display unit to display the description information of the specific event through a user interface, wherein the description information of the specific event describes the occurrence of an object in a specific space The location at the time of a particular event.

In some embodiments, the detection unit is a light wave sensor or a radar and the specific event includes a fall event of one of the corresponding objects.

In some embodiments, the object may further include a plurality of corresponding specific trusted ends, and the first signal is sequentially transmitted to each of the specific trusted ends.

In some embodiments, the first signal is sent to a network server through the network, and sent to a specific electronic device from the network server, and the voice data is received and sent to the event detection via the network server via the network测装置。 Test device.

The above-mentioned method of the present invention may exist in a code way. When the program code is loaded and executed by the machine, the machine becomes a device for implementing the present invention.

In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and understandable, the embodiments are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and the detailed description is as follows.

100‧‧‧Confirmation management system for specific events

110‧‧‧Event detection device

112‧‧‧The first network connection unit

114‧‧‧ detection unit

116‧‧‧Voice output component

117‧‧‧Voice input component

118‧‧‧Controller

120‧‧‧Special electronic device

122‧‧‧Second network connection unit

124‧‧‧Voice communication components

126‧‧‧ processor

130‧‧‧ Internet

140‧‧‧Web Server

SS‧‧‧Special space

U‧‧‧Object

S702, S704, S706, S708, S710

S802, S804‧‧‧ steps

S902, S904, ..., S918‧‧‧ steps

S1002, S1004, ..., S1012‧‧‧ steps

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a confirmation management system for occurrence of a specific event according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a confirmation management system for occurrence of a specific event according to another embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an event detection device according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an event detection device according to another embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a specific electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an example of using an event detection device to detect whether a specific event occurs in a specific space according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an event confirmation method using a detection device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an event confirmation method according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an event confirmation method using a detection device according to another embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an event confirmation method using a detection device according to another embodiment of the invention.

Figure 1 shows a confirmation management system for the occurrence of a specific event according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the confirmation management system 100 for the occurrence of a specific event according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an event detection device 110 and a specific electronic device 120. The event detection device 110 and the specific electronic device 120 may be coupled to each other through a network 130, such as a wired network, a telecommunications network, and a wireless network, such as a Bluetooth network, a Wi-Fi network, and the like.

Figure 2 shows a confirmation management system for the occurrence of a specific event according to another embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the confirmation management system 100 for the occurrence of a specific event according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an event detection device 110, a specific electronic device 120 and a network server 140. The event detection device 110 and the specific electronic device 120 may be coupled to each other through a network 130, such as a wired network, a telecommunications network, and a wireless network, such as a Bluetooth network, a Wi-Fi network, and the like. The event detection device 110 may have a network connection unit (not shown in FIG. 2). The network connection unit can be connected to the network 130, such as a wired network, a telecommunications network, and a wireless network. Through the network connection unit, the event detection device 110 may have a network access capability. The specific electronic device 120 can be a portable device such as a server, a computer, or a camera, a mobile phone, a smart phone, a personal digital assistant, a global positioning system, a wearable device, and a notebook computer. The specific electronic device 120 can be coupled to the event detection device 110 via the network 130. Web server 140 can be An electronic device based on a processor and providing a network service. In some embodiments, the network server 140 may further include a network connection unit (not shown in FIG. 2), a processor (not shown in FIG. 2), and a storage unit (not shown in FIG. 2) display). The network connection unit may have a network access capability to use the network 130, such as a wired network, a telecommunications network, and a wireless network, such as a Bluetooth network, a Wi-Fi network, etc. Coupling of electronic devices with road access capability. Through the network connection unit, the network server 140 can couple with the event detection device 110 and the specific electronic device 120 through the network 130 to perform data transmission with the event detection device 110 and the specific electronic device 120. The processor can control the operation of related software and hardware in the network server 140, the details of which will be described later. For example, the processor may be a general-purpose controller, a microcontroller (Micro-Control Unit, MCU), or a digital signal processor (DSP), etc., to provide data analysis, processing, and calculation functions. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In other words, the event detection device 110 and the specific electronic device 120 can send data to the network server 140 through the network 130 or receive data from the network server 140 through the network 130. It is noted that in some embodiments, a first signal may be transmitted from the event detection device 110 to the network server 140 through the network 130 and from the network server 140 to the specific electronic device 120 through the network 130, And a voice data can be transmitted from the specific electronic device 120 to the network server 140 through the network 130 and from the network server 140 to the event detection device 110 through the network 130.

FIG. 3 shows an event detection device according to an embodiment of the invention. The event detection device 110 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a first network connection unit 112, at least one detection unit 114, a voice output element 116, and a controller 118. The first network connection unit 112 may have a network access capability for coupling to other electronic devices with network access capability through a wireless network, such as a Bluetooth network, a Wi-Fi network, or the like. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the first network connection unit 112 may be a network connection unit with low energy consumption technology, such as Bluetooth Smart technology. There are two modes in Bluetooth Smart technology, such as peripheral mode and central mode. In the central mode, the network connection unit can receive data from the network connection unit of other electronic devices, and has the ability to actively connect to other electronic devices. In the peripheral mode, the network connection unit can broadcast signals such as its own identification data. However, the network connection unit cannot actively connect to other electronic devices in the peripheral mode. In some embodiments, the first network connection unit 112 is in a peripheral mode. In other words, the first network connection unit 112 has data broadcasting capability, and the first network connection unit 112 can only be passively connected by other electronic devices Cannot be actively connected to other electronic devices. The event detection device 110 may further include a storage unit (not shown in FIG. 3), which may store an identification data ID of the corresponding event detection device 110. In some embodiments, the event detection device 110 may use the first network connection unit 112 to broadcast the identification data ID. By identifying the data ID, other electronic devices can connect with the event detection device 110. The detection unit 114 can use light wave detection technology to sense the posture and/or motion characteristics of an object within the detection range, such as the height, shape and posture of the object, and generate detection data. In some embodiments, the detection unit 114 may be a light wave sensor or a radar. It must be noted that the aforementioned detection unit is only an example of the present case, and the present invention is not limited thereto. Any detection device that can be used to sense the posture and/or motion of objects in the detection range can be applied to the present invention. In some embodiments, the detection unit 114 may include at least a radio wave transmitter (not shown in FIG. 3) and a radio wave receiver (not shown in FIG. 3). The radio wave transmitter may include at least an antenna for transmitting radar transmission signals to a specific space. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the radio wave transmitter may further include a steerable antenna. When the steerable antenna is in operation, it can adjust the angle of the radar signal. The radio wave receiver may include at least an antenna for receiving radar reflection signals from a specific space. Similarly, in some embodiments, the radio wave receiver may further include a steerable antenna. The steerable antenna can adjust the angle at which it receives radar reflected signals during operation. It is worth noting that, in some embodiments, the radar technology used in the present invention may be ultrasonic radar, microwave radar, or laser radar. In some embodiments, the frequency of the radio waves may be in the microwave 24 GHz or millimeter wave 77 GHz band. It must be noted that the frequency of radio waves, radar transmission and reception technology, and the angle of the antenna setting can be adjusted according to different needs and applications, and the present invention is not limited to any specific technology. The voice output component 116 may be a speaker for outputting a sound for voice playback. The controller 118 can control the operations of related software and hardware in the event detection device 110, details of which will be described later.

Specifically, the controller 118 can determine whether a specific event occurs according to the data detected by the detecting unit 114 and perform notification and confirmation of the specific event when determining that the specific event occurs. In some embodiments, the detection unit 114 may be a light wave sensor or a radar and the specific event includes a fall event corresponding to an object, but the invention is not limited thereto.

FIG. 4 shows an event detection device according to another embodiment of the invention. The event detection device 110 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a first wireless network connection unit 112, a detection The measuring unit 114, a voice output element 116, a voice input element 117 and a controller 118. Similarly, the first network connection unit 112 may have a network access capability for connecting to other electronic devices with network access capability through a wireless network, such as a Bluetooth network, a Wi-Fi network, etc. Coupling. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the first network connection unit 112 may be a network connection unit with low energy consumption technology, such as Bluetooth Smart technology. There are two modes in Bluetooth Smart technology, such as peripheral mode and central mode. In the central mode, the network connection unit can receive data from the network connection unit of other electronic devices, and has the ability to actively connect to other electronic devices. In the peripheral mode, the network connection unit can broadcast signals such as its own identification data. However, the network connection unit cannot actively connect to other electronic devices in the peripheral mode. In some embodiments, the first network connection unit 112 is in a peripheral mode. In other words, the first network connection unit 112 has data broadcasting capability, and the first network connection unit 112 can only be passively connected by other electronic devices, but cannot actively connect to other electronic devices. In some embodiments, the event detection device 110 may further include a storage unit (not shown in FIG. 3) for storing an identification data ID of the corresponding event detection device 110. In some embodiments, the event detection device 110 may use the first network connection unit 112 to broadcast the identification data ID. By identifying the data ID, other electronic devices can connect with the event detection device 110. The detection unit 114 can use light wave detection technology to sense the posture and/or motion characteristics of an object within the detection range, such as the height, shape and posture of the object, and generate detection data. In some embodiments, the detection unit 114 may be a light wave sensor or a radar. In some embodiments, the detection unit 114 may include at least a radio wave transmitter (not shown in FIG. 4) and a radio wave receiver (not shown in FIG. 4). The radio wave transmitter may include at least an antenna for transmitting radar transmission signals to a specific space. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the radio wave transmitter may further include a steerable antenna. When the steerable antenna is in operation, it can adjust the angle of the radar signal. The radio wave receiver may include at least an antenna for receiving radar reflection signals from a specific space. Similarly, in some embodiments, the radio wave receiver may further include a steerable antenna. The steerable antenna can adjust the angle at which it receives radar reflected signals during operation. It is worth noting that, in some embodiments, the radar technology used in the present invention may be ultrasonic radar, microwave radar, or laser radar. In some embodiments, the frequency of the radio waves may be in the microwave 24 GHz or millimeter wave 77 GHz band. It must be noted that the frequency of radio waves, radar transmission and reception technology, and the angle of antenna settings can be based on The application and application are adjusted, and the present invention is not limited to any specific technology. The voice output component 116 can be a speaker for outputting a sound or voice data for voice playback operations. The voice input component 117 may be a microphone for receiving a voice or voice data for voice input operation. The controller 118 can control the operations of related software and hardware in the event detection device 110, details of which will be described later. Specifically, the controller 118 can determine whether a specific event occurs according to the data detected by the detecting unit 114 and perform notification and confirmation of the specific event when determining that the specific event occurs. In some embodiments, the detection unit 114 may be a light wave sensor or a radar and the specific event includes a fall event corresponding to an object, but the invention is not limited thereto.

FIG. 5 shows a specific electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention. The specific electronic device 120 may be a portable device such as a server, a computer, or a camera, a mobile phone, a smart phone, a personal digital assistant, a global positioning system, a wearable device, and a notebook computer. As shown in FIG. 5, the specific electronic device 120 includes a second network connection unit 122, a voice communication component 124, and a processor 126. The second network connection unit 122 may have a network access capability for passing through a network 130, such as a wired network, a telecommunications network, and a wireless network, such as a Bluetooth network or a Wi-Fi network Etc. to be coupled with other electronic devices with network access capability. With the second network connection unit 122, the specific electronic device 120 can have a network access capability. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the second network connection unit 122 may be a network connection unit with low energy consumption technology, such as Bluetooth Smart technology. There are two modes in Bluetooth Smart technology, such as peripheral mode and central mode. In the central mode, the network connection unit can receive data from the network connection unit of other electronic devices, and has the ability to actively connect to other electronic devices. In the peripheral mode, the network connection unit can broadcast signals such as its own identification data. However, the network connection unit cannot actively connect to other electronic devices in the peripheral mode. In some embodiments, the second network connection unit 122 is in the central mode. The voice communication component 124 may be any component that can provide voice communication operations. It must be reminded that the aforementioned voice communication element 124 is only an example of this case, and the present invention is not limited thereto. The processor 126 can control the operations of the related software and hardware in the specific electronic device 120, details of which will be described later. For example, the processor 126 may be a general-purpose controller, a microcontroller (Micro-Control Unit, MCU), or a digital signal processor (Digital Signal Processor, DSP), etc., to provide data analysis, processing, and calculation functions , But the invention is not limited to this. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, The specific electronic device 120 may include a display unit (not shown in FIG. 4) for displaying relevant data, such as images, interfaces, information, and the like.

FIG. 6 shows an example of using the event detection device 110 to detect whether a specific event occurs in a specific space according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this example, the event detection device 110 may be located at the center of the ceiling in a specific space SS and the detection unit 114 may be a radar. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the event detection device 110 can be integrated with an electric light bulb to become a device with lighting function and radar detection function. The event detection device 110 may use radar technology to detect an object U in a specific space SS, and determine whether a specific state of the object U occurs according to the data detected by the radar, thereby determining whether a specific event occurs. In an embodiment, the specific state may be a fall state, and determining whether a specific event occurs may be a fall event determining whether the object U is in a fall state, but the invention is not limited thereto.

FIG. 7 shows an event confirmation method using a detection device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The event confirmation method using the detection device according to the embodiment of the present invention is applicable to the event detection device 110 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4.

First, in step S702, at least one detection unit of the event detection device detects an object. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the detection unit can use light wave detection technology to sense the posture and/or motion characteristics of a corresponding object within the detection range, such as: the height, shape and posture change of the object Wait, and generate detection data. In some embodiments, the detection unit may be a light wave sensor or a radar. It must be noted that the aforementioned detection unit is only an example of the present case, and the present invention is not limited thereto. Any detection unit that can be used to sense the posture and/or motion of objects within the detection range can be applied to the present invention. In some embodiments, the detection unit may include at least a radio wave transmitter and a radio wave receiver. The radio wave transmitter may include at least an antenna for transmitting radar transmission signals to a specific space. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the radio wave transmitter may further include a steerable antenna. When the steerable antenna is in operation, it can adjust the angle of the radar signal. The radio wave receiver may include at least an antenna for receiving radar reflection signals from a specific space. Similarly, in some embodiments, the radio wave receiver may further include a steerable antenna. The steerable antenna can adjust the angle at which it receives radar reflected signals during operation. It is worth noting that, in some embodiments, the radar technology used in the present invention may be ultrasonic radar, microwave radar, or laser radar. In some embodiments, the frequency of the radio waves may be in the microwave 24 GHz or millimeter wave 77 GHz band. It must be noted that the frequency of radio waves, radar transmission and reception technology, and the angle of the antenna setting can be adjusted according to different needs and applications, and the present invention is not limited to any specific technology.

In step S704, it is determined whether a specific event occurs according to the data detected by the detection unit. It is reminded that in some embodiments, the detection unit may provide detection data about the posture and/or motion of the object, and the controller of the event detection device may determine whether the object is based on the state data of the posture and/or motion of the object A specific event has occurred. When the data detected by the detection unit indicates that the object is in a specific state, the controller of the event detection device can determine that a specific event has occurred in the object. For example, in one embodiment, the specific event is a fall event of a corresponding object, such as one of an elderly person, wherein when the data detected by the detection unit indicates that the elderly person is in a falling state, it can be determined that the elderly person has a falling event .

When it is determined that the specific event has not occurred (NO in step S704), the flow returns to step S702. When it is determined that a specific event occurs (Yes in step S704), as in step S706, the event detection device uses a first network connection unit to send a first signal to a specific electronic device through a network to notify the occurrence of a specific event operation. As mentioned above, the first network connection unit may include a wireless network connection unit, which may have a network access capability for passing through a wireless network, such as a Bluetooth network, a Wi-Fi network, etc. Coupling with other electronic devices with network access capability. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the wireless network connection unit may be a network connection unit with low energy consumption technology, such as Bluetooth Smart technology. There are two modes in Bluetooth Smart technology, such as peripheral mode and central mode. In the central mode, the network connection unit can receive data from the network connection unit of other electronic devices, and has the ability to actively connect to other electronic devices. In the peripheral mode, the network connection unit can broadcast signals such as its own identification data. However, the network connection unit cannot actively connect to other electronic devices in the peripheral mode. In some embodiments, the wireless network connection unit is in a peripheral mode. In other words, the wireless network connection unit has data broadcasting capability, and the wireless network connection unit can only be passively connected by other electronic devices, but cannot actively connect to other electronic devices. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the first signal may be transmitted to a network server via a wireless network. In some embodiments, the first signal may be transmitted to a specific trusted end through a wireless network, such as an object's family member or caregiver. It must be reminded that the transmission of the aforementioned first signal is only an example of this case The invention is not limited to this.

Figure 8 shows an event confirmation method according to an embodiment of the invention. The event confirmation method according to the embodiment of the present invention is applicable to the specific electronic device 120 shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 5.

First, in step S802, the specific electronic device uses the second network connection unit to receive the first signal from the event detection device through the network. As mentioned above, the second network connection unit may have a network access capability for passing through a network, such as a wired network, a telecommunications network, and a wireless network, such as a Bluetooth network, Wi-Fi Fi network is coupled with other electronic devices with network access capability. With the second network connection unit, the specific electronic device may have a network access capability to receive the first signal from the event detection device through the network. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the second network connection unit may be a network connection unit with low energy consumption technology, such as Bluetooth Smart technology. There are two modes in Bluetooth Smart technology, such as peripheral mode and central mode. In the central mode, the network connection unit can receive data from the network connection unit of other electronic devices, and has the ability to actively connect to other electronic devices. In the peripheral mode, the network connection unit can broadcast signals such as its own identification data. However, the network connection unit cannot actively connect to other electronic devices in the peripheral mode. In some embodiments, the second network connection unit is in the central mode. After the specific electronic device receives the first signal from the event detection device, in step S804, corresponding to the first signal, the specific electronic device transmits a voice data to the event detection device through the network to perform a voice confirmation operation . In some embodiments, the specific electronic device may be a mobile device of an emergency contact person corresponding to the object, such as a smart phone, and the emergency contact person may use a voice communication element on the mobile device to generate the voice data.

Please refer to figure 7 again. After the specific electronic device transmits voice data to the event detection device through the network, in step S708, the event detection device receives voice data from the specific electronic device through the network. Then, in step S710, a voice output component is used to play voice data. For example, the voice output component can be a speaker, and the event detection device can output voice data through the speaker.

In some embodiments, the event detection device may further include a voice input component configured to receive a voice confirmation data, and the event detection device may use the first network connection unit to transmit the voice confirmation data through the network To specific electronic devices. When the object hears the voice data played by the voice output component, if the object does not occur a specific event The body can generate voice confirmation data through a voice input element such as a microphone of the event detection device and use the first network connection unit to transmit the voice confirmation data to a specific electronic device through the network. The voice confirmation data may include a voice sufficient to confirm whether a specific event occurs. The user corresponding to the specific electronic device can accordingly confirm whether the specific event actually occurs and provide effective and instant assistance when the specific event occurs.

In some embodiments, the event detection device may provide an emergency distress bell function activated by sound, so that an object can input a predetermined voice command through the voice input element of the event detection device to drive the event detection device to send the first signal to Specific electronic devices. When the controller of the event detection device receives a voice command through the voice input element, compare whether the voice command conforms to a predetermined voice command, and when the voice command conforms to the predetermined voice command, use the first network connection unit through the network The first signal is transmitted to a specific electronic device. For example, when the object is an old man, the old man can pre-record a predetermined voice command including help words such as "help", "come to save me", etc. When the event detection device recognizes the keyword of the voice command, it is determined as When a predetermined voice command is given, the first network connection unit automatically transmits the first signal to a specific electronic device through the network. The first signal can activate the voice call function and the text message notification, and can immediately make an emergency notification according to the set emergency processing flow to ensure the opportunity of rescue.

In some embodiments, the processor of the specific electronic device may correspond to the first signal and use a display unit to display the description information of the specific event through a user interface, wherein the description information of the specific event describes an object in a specific space The location when a specific event occurs. In an embodiment, the description data of the specific event may include the fall position, time and duration of the object. With the description data of the specific event described above, users of specific electronic devices, such as emergency contacts or caregivers, can grasp the current status of the specific event, which is convenient for providing immediate and effective follow-up treatment.

In some embodiments, the object may further include a plurality of corresponding specific trusted ends, and the first signal is sequentially transmitted to each of the specific trusted ends. In other words, the first signal is transmitted to each emergency contact in sequence, so that multiple people can be notified at the same time after a specific event occurs.

In some embodiments, the first signal may be transmitted to a network server through the network, and transmitted to a specific electronic device from the network server, and voice data may be received and transmitted to the event detection via the network server via the network测装置。 Test device.

In some embodiments, the controller of the event detection device can use language more After the audio output component plays the voice data, a timing operation is performed, and when no reply voice data is received by the voice input component after the timing operation is completed, a message is sent to a specific recipient through the network or a telecommunications network Make an emergency notification or notify a specific electronic device through the network to make an emergency notification.

FIG. 9 shows an event confirmation method using a detection device according to another embodiment of the invention.

First, in step S902, at least one detection unit of the event detection device is used to detect an object. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the detection unit can use light wave detection technology to sense the posture and/or motion characteristics of a corresponding object within the detection range, such as: the height, shape and posture change of the object Wait, and generate detection data. In some embodiments, the detection unit may be a light wave sensor or a radar. It must be noted that the aforementioned detection unit is only an example of the present case, and the present invention is not limited thereto. Any detection unit that can be used to sense the posture and/or motion of objects within the detection range can be applied to the present invention. In some embodiments, the detection unit may include at least a radio wave transmitter and a radio wave receiver. The radio wave transmitter may include at least an antenna for transmitting radar transmission signals to a specific space. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the radio wave transmitter may further include a steerable antenna. When the steerable antenna is in operation, it can adjust the angle of the radar signal. The radio wave receiver may include at least an antenna for receiving radar reflection signals from a specific space. Similarly, in some embodiments, the radio wave receiver may further include a steerable antenna. The steerable antenna can adjust the angle at which it receives radar reflected signals during operation. It is worth noting that, in some embodiments, the radar technology used in the present invention may be ultrasonic radar, microwave radar, or laser radar. In some embodiments, the frequency of the radio waves may be in the microwave 24 GHz or millimeter wave 77 GHz band. It must be noted that the frequency of radio waves, radar transmission and reception technology, and the angle of the antenna setting can be adjusted according to different needs and applications, and the present invention is not limited to any specific technology.

In step S904, it is determined whether a specific event occurs according to the data detected by the detection unit. It is reminded that in some embodiments, the detection unit may provide detection data about the posture and/or motion of the object, and the controller of the event detection device may determine whether the object is based on the state data of the posture and/or motion of the object A specific event has occurred. When the data detected by the detection unit indicates that the object is in a specific state, the controller of the event detection device can determine that the object has occurred Scheduled event. For example, in one embodiment, the specific event is a fall event of a corresponding object, such as one of an elderly person, wherein when the data detected by the detection unit indicates that the elderly person is in a falling state, it can be determined that the elderly person has a falling event .

When it is determined that the specific event has not occurred (NO in step S904), the flow returns to step S902. When it is determined that a specific event occurs (Yes in step S904), as in step S906, the event detection device uses a first network connection unit to send a first signal through a network to perform a notification operation of the occurrence of a specific event. As mentioned above, the first network connection unit may include a wireless network connection unit, which may have a network access capability for passing through a wireless network, such as a Bluetooth network, a Wi-Fi network, etc. Coupling with other electronic devices with network access capability. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the wireless network connection unit may be a network connection unit with low energy consumption technology, such as Bluetooth Smart technology. There are two modes in Bluetooth Smart technology, such as peripheral mode and central mode. In the central mode, the network connection unit can receive data from the network connection unit of other electronic devices, and has the ability to actively connect to other electronic devices. In the peripheral mode, the network connection unit can broadcast signals such as its own identification data. However, the network connection unit cannot actively connect to other electronic devices in the peripheral mode. In some embodiments, the wireless network connection unit is in a peripheral mode. In other words, the wireless network connection unit has data broadcasting capability, and the wireless network connection unit can only be passively connected by other electronic devices, but cannot actively connect to other electronic devices. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the first signal may be transmitted to a network server via a wireless network. In some embodiments, the first signal may be transmitted to a specific trusted end through a wireless network, such as an object's family member or caregiver. It must be reminded that the transmission of the aforementioned first signal is only an example of this case, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

Then, corresponding to the first signal, the specific electronic device transmits a voice data to the event detection device through the network.

After the specific electronic device transmits the voice data corresponding to the first signal through the network, in step S908, the event detection device receives the voice data from the specific electronic device through the network. Then, in step S910, a voice output component is used to play voice data. For example, the voice output component can be a speaker, and the event detection device can output voice data through the speaker.

When the voice output component plays voice data, as in step S912, a timing operation is then performed. For example, the timing operation can start from the countdown of a given number of seconds, such as 30 seconds reciprocal. Next, in step S914, it is determined whether the timing operation is ended. When the timing operation is not completed (No in step S914), in step S916, it is determined whether a reply voice data is received by the voice input component. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, a specific device, such as a display unit of a smart phone, can be used to display the timing operation through a user interface. The object can generate the aforementioned reply voice data through a voice input element, such as a microphone. When the voice input component receives any reply voice data (Yes in step S916), the process ends. When the voice input component does not receive any reply voice data (No in step S916), the flow returns to step S914, and the determination in step S914 is continued. When the timing operation ends (Yes in step S914), as in step S918, a message is sent to a specific recipient through the network or a telecommunications network for emergency notification or a specific electronic device is notified via the network for emergency notification. It must be reminded that the aforementioned emergency notification method is only an example of this case, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

In some embodiments, the controller of the event detection device may perform a timing operation before the first signal is transmitted and cancel the first signal when a preset voice data is received through the voice input component before the timing operation ends Send.

FIG. 10 shows an event confirmation method using a detection device according to another embodiment of the invention.

First, in step S1002, at least one detection unit of the event detection device is used to detect an object. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the detection unit can use light wave detection technology to sense the posture and/or motion characteristics of a corresponding object within the detection range, such as: the height, shape and posture change of the object Wait, and generate detection data. In some embodiments, the detection unit may be a light wave sensor or a radar. It must be noted that the aforementioned detection unit is only an example of the present case, and the present invention is not limited thereto. Any detection unit that can be used to sense the posture and/or motion of objects within the detection range can be applied to the present invention. In some embodiments, the detection unit may include at least a radio wave transmitter and a radio wave receiver. The radio wave transmitter may include at least an antenna for transmitting radar transmission signals to a specific space. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the radio wave transmitter may further include a steerable antenna. When the steerable antenna is in operation, it can adjust the angle of the radar signal. The radio wave receiver may include at least an antenna for receiving radar reflection signals from a specific space. Similarly, in some embodiments, the radio wave receiver may further include a steerable antenna. The steerable antenna can adjust the angle at which it receives radar reflected signals during operation. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, The radar technology used in the present invention may be ultrasonic radar, microwave radar, or laser radar. In some embodiments, the frequency of the radio waves may be in the microwave 24 GHz or millimeter wave 77 GHz band. It must be noted that the frequency of radio waves, radar transmission and reception technology, and the angle of the antenna setting can be adjusted according to different needs and applications, and the present invention is not limited to any specific technology.

In step S1004, it is determined whether a specific event occurs according to the data detected by the detection unit. It is reminded that in some embodiments, the detection unit may provide detection data about the posture and/or motion of the object, and the controller of the event detection device may determine whether the object is based on the state data of the posture and/or motion of the object A specific event has occurred. When the data detected by the detection unit indicates that the object is in a specific state, the controller of the event detection device can determine that a specific event has occurred in the object. For example, in one embodiment, the specific event is a fall event of a corresponding object, such as one of an elderly person, wherein when the data detected by the detection unit indicates that the elderly person is in a falling state, it can be determined that the elderly person has a falling event .

When it is determined that the specific event has not occurred (NO in step S1004), the flow returns to step S1002. When it is determined that a specific event has occurred (Yes in step S1004), as in step S1006, a timer operation is performed. For example, the timer operation can count down from a predetermined number of seconds, such as 30 seconds. In step S1008, it is determined whether the time counting operation is completed. When the timing operation is not completed (No in step S1008), as in step S1010, it is determined whether a preset voice data is received. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, a specific device, such as a display unit of a smart phone, can be used to display the countdown operation through a user interface. The aforementioned preset voice data can be received through a voice input element of the event detection device, such as a microphone. When the preset voice data is received (Yes in step S1010), the flow ends. In other words, when a preset voice data is received through the voice input component before the timing operation ends, the transmission of the first signal is canceled. When the preset voice data is not received (No in step S1010), the flow returns to step S1008. When the countdown operation ends (Yes in step S1008), as in step S1012, a network connection unit is used to send the first signal through a network. As mentioned above, the network connection unit may include a wireless network connection unit, which may have a network access capability for use with a wireless network, such as a Bluetooth network, Wi-Fi network, etc. Electronic devices with network access capability are coupled. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the wireless network connection unit may be a network connection unit with low energy consumption technology, such as Bluetooth Smart technology. There are two modes in Bluetooth Smart technology, such as peripheral mode and central mode. its In the central mode, the network connection unit can receive data from the network connection unit of other electronic devices and has the ability to actively connect to other electronic devices. In the peripheral mode, the network connection unit can broadcast signals such as its own identification data. However, the network connection unit cannot actively connect to other electronic devices in the peripheral mode. In some embodiments, the wireless network connection unit is in a peripheral mode. In other words, the wireless network connection unit has data broadcasting capability, and the wireless network connection unit can only be passively connected by other electronic devices, but cannot actively connect to other electronic devices. Similarly, in some embodiments, the first signal may be transmitted to a network server via a wireless network. In some embodiments, the first signal may be transmitted to a specific trusted end through a wireless network, such as an object's family member or caregiver. It must be reminded that the transmission of the aforementioned first signal is only an example of this case, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

Therefore, through the confirmation management system for the occurrence of a specific event in this case and the related event confirmation method using a detection device, a voice confirmation operation can be performed to determine the corresponding event when it is determined that a specific event occurs, thereby reducing the occurrence of false judgments and reducing Wrong event notification, and can provide immediate emergency treatment when confirming the occurrence of the event, which can effectively increase the accuracy and practicality of the detection device.

The method of the present invention, or a specific type or part thereof, may exist in the form of code. The program code may be included in physical media, such as a floppy disk, optical disc, hard disk, or any other machine-readable (such as computer-readable) storage medium, or it is not limited to an external form of computer program product, where, When the program code is loaded and executed by a machine, such as a computer, the machine becomes a device for participating in the present invention. The code can also be transmitted through some transmission media, such as wire or cable, optical fiber, or any type of transmission. When the code is received, loaded, and executed by a machine, such as a computer, the machine becomes Invented device. When implemented in a general-purpose processing unit, the code combines with the processing unit to provide a unique device that operates similar to the application of specific logic circuits.

Although the present invention has been disclosed as above with preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone who is familiar with this skill can do some modifications and retouching without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention The scope of protection shall be as defined in the scope of the attached patent application.

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A confirmation management system for the occurrence of a specific event includes: an event detection device, including: a first network connection unit; at least one detection unit; a voice output element; and a controller coupled to the first network Circuit connection unit, the voice output element and the detection unit are configured to determine whether a specific event occurs according to the data detected by the detection unit, and when it is determined that the specific event occurs, use the first network The connection unit transmits a first signal through a network; and a specific electronic device, including: a second network connection unit; and a processor, coupled to the second network connection unit, configured to pass through The network receives the first signal through the event detection device, and corresponding to the first signal, uses the second network connection unit to transmit a voice data to the event detection device through the network, wherein the event detection After receiving the voice data, the controller of the testing device uses the voice output element to play the voice data. The confirmation management system for the occurrence of a specific event according to item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the event detection device further includes a voice input element configured to receive a voice confirmation data and the event detection device uses the first network The road connection unit transmits the voice confirmation data to the specific electronic device through the network. The confirmation management system for the occurrence of a specific event according to item 2 of the patent application scope, wherein the controller of the event detection device performs a timing operation before transmitting the first signal and inputs via the voice input before the timing operation ends When the component receives a preset voice data, it cancels the transmission of the first signal. The confirmation management system for the occurrence of a specific event according to item 2 of the patent application scope, wherein the controller of the event detection device performs a timing operation when the voice output element is used to play the voice data, and when the timing operation ends When no reply voice data is received by the voice input component, a message is sent to a specific recipient through the network or a telecommunications network for emergency notification or the specific electronic device is notified via the network for emergency notification . The confirmation management system for the occurrence of a specific event according to item 2 of the patent application scope, wherein when the controller of the event detection device receives a voice command through the voice input element, compares whether the voice command conforms to a predetermined voice command And when the voice command matches the predetermined voice command, the first network connection unit is used to transmit the first signal through the network. The confirmation management system for the occurrence of a specific event according to item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the processor of the specific electronic device corresponds to the first signal and uses a display unit to display the description information of the specific event through a user interface, wherein The description information of the specific event describes the position of an object in a specific space when the specific event occurs. According to the confirmation management system for the occurrence of a specific event according to item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the detection unit is a light wave sensor or a radar and the specific event includes a fall event corresponding to one of the objects. According to the confirmation management system for the occurrence of a specific event according to item 7 of the patent application scope, wherein the object further includes a plurality of corresponding specific receiving terminals, and the first signal is sequentially transmitted to each of the corresponding specific receiving terminals through the network. The confirmation management system for the occurrence of a specific event according to item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the first signal is transmitted to a network server through the network, and is transmitted from the network server to the specific electronic device, and the Voice data is received by the network server via the network and sent to the event detection device. An event confirmation method using a detection device, applicable to an event detection device, includes the following steps: detecting an object through a detection unit of the event detection device; judging whether the object is detected according to the data detected by the detection unit A specific event occurs; when it is determined that the specific event occurs, a network connection unit of the event detection device is used to transmit a first signal to a specific electronic device through a network; and receive from the specific electronic device through the network The voice data corresponding to the first signal; and after receiving the voice data, using a voice output element of the event detection device to play the voice data. A computer program product for loading into a machine and executing an event confirmation method using a detection device, the computer program product includes: a first program code for detecting an object using at least one detection unit; The second code is used to determine whether a specific event occurs according to the data detected by the detection unit; a third code is used to determine whether a specific event occurs by using a network connection unit through a network Sending a first signal to a specific electronic device; a fourth code for receiving voice data corresponding to the first signal from the specific electronic device via the network; and a fifth code for After receiving the voice data, a voice output component is used to play the voice data.

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