WO2014175498A1

WO2014175498A1 - Case for mobile communication device having security monitoring function

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Publication number: WO2014175498A1
Application number: PCT/KR2013/004023
Authority: WO
Inventors: 김병수
Original assignee: (주)로보티즈
Priority date: 2013-04-23
Filing date: 2013-05-08
Publication date: 2014-10-30
Also published as: CN105210301A; CN105210301B; KR101492261B1; KR20140126470A

Abstract

Provided is a case for a mobile communication device, the case having a security monitoring function according to an embodiment of the present invention comprising: a body part having an accommodation part for detachably accommodating a mobile communication device; a security monitoring unit, provided on the body part, having an infrared sensor or a magnetic sensor; an external communication unit for transmitting and receiving signals to and from the mobile communication device; a control unit, electrically connected to the security monitoring unit and the outer communication unit, for controlling same; and a function extending structure, on the body part, for allowing the security function to be extended.

Description

Mobile device case with security surveillance

The present invention relates to a mobile communication device case having a security monitoring function, and more particularly to a mobile communication device case that can accommodate a mobile communication device and is equipped with an infrared sensor or a magnetic sensor capable of remote unmanned security.

Recently, various mobile communication devices, which combine the functions of personal digital assistants and PCs, such as smart phones, smart pads, and tablet PCs, are widely used. Accordingly, various applications (applications) that can be utilized in such mobile communication devices are also actively developed, and these applications can be easily found in application markets such as Android market or app store.

Meanwhile, as various crimes such as theft, theft, and violence have emerged as social problems, various unmanned security systems have been sought to protect private residences / work spaces such as buildings and vehicles such as homes and offices from outsiders.

As such an unmanned security system, it was common to use an access control system including an interphone in a porch, a window and a common entrance. In order to use such a system, a user has registered a personal identification card (ID card), a fingerprint or a password, and identified and controlled an accessor.

However, such an unmanned security system has a cost burden of using an external company that provides security services, and therefore, it is difficult to use at home or a small office. In addition, problems such as the loss of a personal identification card or the exposure of a password were frequent.

In order to solve this problem, there have been attempts to develop an application having a security guard function using a mobile communication device such as a smartphone. However, in most cases, the mobile communication device does not have a sensor or a control device that is necessary for security expenses, and the recent trend toward miniaturization and thinning of the mobile communication device makes it difficult to include such a sensor in the mobile communication device. Therefore, the development of a practically usable security application is far from being successful.

In addition, even when the unmanned security function is implemented using a camera provided in the mobile communication device, it is often difficult to perform a smooth security function due to the low resolution of the camera. It was also difficult. In addition, due to the battery capacity limitation of the mobile communication device itself, it was difficult to keep the security monitoring function on continuously.

In order to solve the above problems, the technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is to provide a mobile communication device case that can accommodate the mobile communication device and provide or enhance the security function.

In order to achieve the above technical problem, an embodiment of the present invention is a mobile communication device case having a security monitoring function, is provided with a body portion having a housing for detachably receiving the mobile communication device, and the body portion, A security sensing unit having an infrared sensor or a magnetic sensor, an external communication unit which communicates with the mobile communication device, a control unit electrically connected to the security detection unit and the external communication unit, and controlling the security detection unit and the external communication unit; It is formed in the body and provides a mobile communication device case comprising a function expansion structure that can extend the security function.

In one embodiment of the present invention, if an external intrusion is detected through the security detection unit, the control unit may transmit an alarm signal to a user located outside the detection area through the mobile communication device.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the alarm signal may be transmitted to a phone number previously stored in the dialing unit of the mobile communication device.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the functional extension structure may include a plurality of coupling holes arranged in a matrix form on the body portion, and a coupling tool detachably coupled to the coupling hole.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the coupler may include a socket for detachably coupling the outer member to the coupling hole of the body portion using an elastic force.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the outer member may include one or more of a speaker, a camera, a contact sensor, a light emitting unit, a radio frequency (RF) processing unit, and a plate-like member.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the outer member has a drive unit including a motor and a wheel, the drive unit can be controlled through a mobile communication device of a remote location.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the radio frequency processor may receive a signal from a magnetic sensor installed outside the case of the mobile communication device.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a mobile communication device case that can accommodate a mobile communication device and is equipped with an infrared sensor or a magnetic sensor to enable remote unmanned security.

According to the present invention, the surveillance space or the object to be monitored can be remotely monitored unattended. In addition, it is possible to easily combine the outer member that can add or enhance the security monitoring function to the mobile communication device using the coupling hole and the coupling. This allows the user to set up and use appropriately, from low-level security surveillance suitable for personal residential spaces or small offices to higher security surveillance. In addition, according to the present invention can also provide the original function of the case to prevent physical damage such as external impact or scratches.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-described effects, but should be understood to include all the effects deduced from the configuration of the invention described in the detailed description or claims of the present invention.

1 is a view schematically showing a mobile communication device and a functional unit of a case according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically illustrating a functional unit of a security detection unit of a mobile communication device case according to FIG. 1.

3 is a diagram schematically illustrating a functional unit of a function extension structure of a mobile communication device case according to FIG. 1.

4 is a perspective view showing a mobile communication device case according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a view showing a plate-like member of various forms that can be coupled to the mobile communication device case according to FIG.

6 and 7 are schematic diagrams illustrating a security monitoring operation of the case of the mobile communication device according to FIG. 4.

8 is a perspective view showing a mobile communication device case according to another embodiment of the present invention.

* Description of the sign

10: mobile communication device

100: mobile device case

110: control unit

120: key input unit

130: security detection unit

140: external communication unit

150: extension structure

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described the present invention. As those skilled in the art would realize, the described embodiments may be modified in various different ways, all without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. In the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted in order to clearly describe the present invention, and like reference numerals designate like parts throughout the specification.

Throughout the specification, when a part is "connected" to another part, it includes not only "directly connected" but also "indirectly connected" with another member in between. . In addition, when a part is said to "include" a certain component, this means that it may further include other components, without excluding the other components unless otherwise stated.

The present invention relates to a mobile communication device case having a security monitoring function. Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a view schematically showing a mobile communication device and a functional unit of a case according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a view schematically showing a functional unit of the security detection unit of the mobile communication device case according to FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically illustrating a functional unit of a function extension structure of a mobile communication device case according to FIG. 1.

Referring to FIG. 1, the mobile communication device 10 includes an application driver 11, an input unit 12, a display unit 13, an audio unit 14, a camera unit 15, an external communication unit 16, and a dialing unit. (17), and a radio frequency (RF) processing unit 18. Here, the mobile communication device 10 is a generic term for a portable electronic device having a communication function and a driving function of various applications, and may be any name such as a mobile phone, a smart phone, a smart pad, a PMP, a tablet PC, and the like. Can also be called.

The application driver 11 executes and stores various applications including a security monitoring application. The dialing unit 17 transmits an alarm signal to a pre-stored incoming telephone number when a situation such as an intrusion of an outsider occurs after receiving the incoming telephone number in advance from the user. Here, the alarm signal may include a voice, a text, a camera image, and the like, and the alarm signal is transmitted through an antenna over the air through the radio frequency processor 18. On the other hand, since the configuration of the mobile communication device 10 other than the above description is well known, the details thereof will be omitted.

The mobile communication device case 100 may include a control unit 110, a key input unit 120, a security detection unit 130, an external communication unit 140, and a function extension structure unit 150.

First, the controller 110 is electrically connected to the key input unit 120, the security detection unit 130, the external communication unit 140, and the function extension structure unit 150, and exchanges command signals and data with them. Although not shown, the controller 110 may include, for example, a microcontroller and a memory.

The control unit 110 receives information necessary for the operation and execution of the currently executed or scheduled security monitoring application from the application driver 11 of the mobile communication device 10 through the external communication unit 140, and the mobile communication device case ( The security monitoring information received from the key input unit 120, the security detection unit 130, and the function extension structure unit 150 of 100 is transmitted to the application driver 11.

In detail, the controller 110 detects an intrusion of an outsider who is not allowed to enter or exit the surveillance space through the security sensing unit 130, or when a touch is detected on an object to which contact is not allowed. An alarm signal may be transmitted to the user located outside the sensing area (monitoring space or object to be monitored) through 10. Through this, the mobile communication device case 100 performs a remote security monitoring function. As described above, the alarm signal may be transmitted to a phone number previously stored in the dialing unit 17 of the mobile communication device 10.

The key input unit 120 receives a command signal for controlling the mobile communication device case 100 from the user. For example, the key input unit 120 may include a power key, a volume control key, or an on / off switch of various outer members.

The security detection unit 130 may include a sensor that performs a security monitoring function. Referring to FIG. 2, the security detector 130 may include at least one of an infrared sensor 131 and a magnetic sensor 132.

Mobile communication devices that are commercially available in recent years often include a camera or various sensors, but it is difficult to perform a security monitoring function to such a sufficient degree that such a camera or a sensor is sufficient.

Equipped with infrared sensor or magnetic sensor in mobile communication device is difficult to adopt because it is contrary to the trend of miniaturization and thinning of mobile communication device. Problems such as resolution, night identification problem, battery limitation, etc. It is difficult to carry out continuous security surveillance. The mobile communication device case 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a security detecting unit 130 having an infrared sensor 131 or a magnetic sensor 132, thereby securing a sufficient degree of continuous security within a large sensing area. It becomes possible to perform a monitoring function.

The infrared sensor 131 detects infrared energy emitted by an object according to a specific temperature, and may detect a state where an outsider invades the detection area.

The magnetic sensor 132 detects a pulse value according to a change in magnetic flux in a predetermined area around the sensor, and detects a metal weapon possessed by an intruder. In addition, when one magnetic sensor 132 is located in the mobile communication device case 100 and another magnetic sensor or metal material is placed in a door or window near the mobile communication device case 100 or an object to be monitored, The door or window can be opened or the object to be monitored can be detected.

Referring back to FIG. 1, the mobile communication device case 100 includes an external communication unit 140. The external communication unit 140 exchanges signals and data with the external communication unit 16 in the mobile communication device 10, thereby electrically connecting the application driver 11 and the control unit 110 of the mobile communication device case 100. do. The external communication unit 140 can be used in any form, such as a wireless connection using a Bluetooth (Bluetooth), or a wired connection through the USB (USB) connector.

The function extension structure 150 is provided in the mobile communication device case 100 and coupled with an outer member having various functions necessary for performing a security monitoring function. Referring to FIG. 3, the function extension structure 150 includes a speaker 151, a camera 152, a touch sensor 153, a light emitting unit 154, a radio frequency (RF) processor 155, and a plate-shaped member. One or more of 156 may be coupled to the mobile communication device.

For example, when the external intrusion is detected, the speaker 151 may emit a sound such as a preset siren.

The camera 152 may photograph a surveillance area in place of or with the camera unit 15 provided in the mobile communication device 10. The camera 152 may photograph the surveillance area continuously or intermittently for a predetermined time, or alternatively, the camera 152 may start recording when an external invasion is detected. In addition, the image captured by the camera 152 may be stored in the memory of the mobile communication device case 100 or the mobile communication device 10, and also the radio frequency and the dialing unit 17 of the mobile communication device 10. It is also possible to be transmitted to the outside through the processor 18.

The touch sensor 153 performs a security monitoring function separately from or together with the security sensor 130. For example, the touch sensor 153 may detect whether a door or a window is opened, or whether a contact has occurred with a monitoring object such as an expensive article.

For example, the light emitting unit 154 may emit a predetermined light emission signal when an external invasion is detected.

The radio frequency processor 155 may communicate with devices other than the mobile communication device 10, and may communicate with a security system such as a home / office automation system or a management office.

The function extension structure 150 may couple the plate member 156 to the mobile communication device, which will be described later.

Next, an embodiment of a mobile communication device case according to the present invention will be described.

Figure 4 is a perspective view showing a mobile communication device case according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is a view showing a plate-like member of various forms that can be coupled to the mobile communication device case according to FIG.

The mobile communication device case 100 illustrated in FIG. 4 includes a body portion 101, an accommodating portion 102 installed in the body portion 101, a coupling hole 103, and various function keys 104.

The body portion 101 forms a body of the mobile communication device case 100 and may be formed of a material such as synthetic resin. The body portion 101 may be formed in a U-shape including a bottom portion and a front portion inclinedly coupled to one side of the bottom portion, as shown in FIG. 4. Of course, the mobile communication device case 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this shape.

Body portion 101 is formed with a housing 102 for detachably receiving the mobile communication device (10).

The accommodating part 102 may have a groove shape formed inwardly of the body part 101 to allow the mobile communication device 10 to be coupled thereto. Part or all of the mobile communication device 10 may be accommodated in the groove-shaped accommodating part 102. As shown in FIG. 5, the accommodating part 102 may be formed on the front surface of the body part 101 so that a user may recognize the display part of the mobile communication device 10 while the mobile communication device is accommodated therein.

Coupling holes 103 are formed in the body portion 101 including the housing 102. Referring to FIG. 4, the coupling holes 103 are disposed along a plurality of columns and rows, that is, in a matrix form, and the coupling holes 170 are detachably coupled to the coupling holes 103.

The coupling hole 103 and the coupling sphere 170 together form a functional extension structure 150 of the mobile communication device case 100 (see Fig. 1). Referring to FIG. 4, the coupler 170 couples the outer member 160 to the coupling hole 103, where the outer member 160 refers to a member having various functions necessary for performing security monitoring. Referring to FIG. 3, the outer member 160 may include a speaker 151, a camera 152, a contact sensor 153, a light emitting unit 154, a radio frequency (RF) processor 155, or a plate-shaped member ( 156, and a plurality of outer members 160 may be provided in the mobile communication device case 100.

Looking at the combination of the outer member 160 and the mobile communication device case 100 as follows. The outer member 160 is provided with a coupling hole having the same shape as the coupling hole 103 provided in the body portion 101, and coupled to the pair of two coupling holes 103 provided in the outer member 160 and the body portion 101. Sphere 170 is inserted inward. Although not shown, the coupler 170 may include a socket for detachably coupling the outer member 160 to the coupling hole 103 of the body portion 101 using an elastic force.

As shown in FIG. 5, plate-shaped

members

160a, 160b, 160c, and 160d may be used as the outer member 160. These plate-shaped

members

160a, 160b, 160c, and 160d are resin or metal members in which a plurality of coupling holes are formed, and may serve as figures or supports, or other outer members as mobile communication devices. It may also function as a member to be coupled to the case 100. In addition, a plurality of plate-

like members

160a, 160b, 160c, and 160d may be combined to form various structure shapes.

Although various types of plate-shaped

members

160a, 160b, 160c, and 160d are illustrated in FIG. 5, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, unlike FIG. 5, it is also possible for coupling holes having two or more different diameters to be formed in the plate-like member.

On the other hand, although not shown, the drive unit may be used as the outer member. The driving unit includes a motor and a wheel, and the mobile communication device case 100 may be moved by a user's manipulation by the driving unit. Alternatively, the mobile communication device case 100 may be moved according to a pre-programmed instruction.

The driver may be controlled according to an instruction of the application driver 11 of the mobile communication device 10 accommodated in the mobile communication device case 100, and the application driver 11 may use the radio frequency processor 18 to perform mobile communication. It may be controlled by a separate mobile communication device different from the mobile communication device 10 mounted on the device case 100. That is, the driving unit as the outer member can be controlled through a mobile communication device of a remote location.

Referring back to FIG. 5, the mobile communication device case 100 may include various function keys 104. These function keys 104 are for controlling the operation state of the mobile communication device case 100 or the various outer members 160 attached thereto, for example, a power key, a volume control key, or an on / off switch of various outer members. Can be.

As described above, referring to FIGS. 1, 2, and 4, the mobile communication device case 100 includes a body portion 101 having a housing 102 that detachably houses the mobile communication device 10. , The security unit 130 provided in the body 101 and having an infrared sensor 131 or a magnetic sensor 132, an external communication unit 140 that communicates with the mobile communication device 10, and a security detection unit. The control unit 110 and the body unit 101 are electrically connected to the unit 130 and the external communication unit 140 to control the security detection unit 130 and the external communication unit 140 and extend a security function. It may include a functional extension structure 150 that can.

Next, the security monitoring operation of the mobile communication device case according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. 6 and 7 are schematic diagrams illustrating a security monitoring operation of the case of the mobile communication device according to FIG. 4.

As shown in FIG. 6, the mobile communication device case 100 may be equipped with an infrared sensor 131, a magnetic sensor 132, and a camera 152, which may be provided by an outsider within a constant surveillance space A. Detect intrusion or equivalent condition. In particular, the camera 152 can photograph the inside of the monitoring space A continuously or intermittently.

On the contrary, as shown in FIG. 7, a separate magnetic sensor 180 is attached to the monitoring object U spaced apart from the mobile communication device case 100, and the radio frequency processing unit of the mobile communication device case 100 is attached. 155 may receive a signal from the magnetic sensor 180 to detect whether the object to be monitored U moves. That is, the radio frequency processor 155 may receive a signal from the magnetic sensor 180 installed outside the mobile communication device case 100. Here, the magnetic sensor 180 functions as a kind of touch sensor.

Next, another embodiment of a mobile communication device case according to the present invention will be described. 8 is a perspective view showing a mobile communication device case according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 8, the mobile communication device case 200 may have a triangular shape as viewed from the side. As can be seen in Figures 4 and 8, the case of the mobile communication device as long as it accommodates the mobile communication device and has a security monitoring function, there is no big limitation in its form.

The mobile communication device case 200 illustrated in FIG. 8 includes a body portion 201, an accommodating portion 202, a coupling hole 203, and a function key 204. A portion of the lower side of the mobile communication device 10 is detachably stored in the housing 202 of the mobile communication device case 200, so that the camera unit 15 provided on the upper side of the mobile communication device 10 can be monitored. It becomes possible to utilize for. In addition, description overlapping with the above-described embodiment will be omitted.

As described above, the mobile communication device case according to the embodiment of the present invention has a physical protection function to protect the mobile communication device from external shocks or scratches, and has a decorative function for accessories, and includes an infrared sensor or a magnetic sensor. It will have a remote unmanned security function. In addition, it is possible to easily combine a variety of outer members as necessary to expand the security monitoring function by using a functional expansion structure consisting of a coupling hole and a coupling.

The foregoing description of the present invention is intended for illustration, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention may be easily modified in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention. will be. Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. For example, each component described as a single type may be implemented in a distributed manner, and similarly, components described as distributed may be implemented in a combined form.

The scope of the present invention is represented by the following claims, and it should be construed that all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents are included in the scope of the present invention.

The present invention can be applied to various cases including a mobile communication device case.

Claims

A mobile device case with security surveillance.

A body part having a receiving part to detachably store the mobile communication device;

A security sensing unit provided in the body unit and having an infrared sensor or a magnetic sensor;

An external communication unit which exchanges signals with the mobile communication device;

A control unit electrically connected to the security detection unit and an external communication unit to control the security detection unit and an external communication unit;

The mobile communication device case is formed in the body portion and comprises a function expansion structure that can extend the security function.
The method of claim 1,

The controller, if the external intrusion is detected through the security detector, the mobile communication device case, characterized in that for transmitting an alarm signal to the user located outside the detection area through the mobile communication device.
The method of claim 2,

And the alarm signal is transmitted to a phone number previously stored in a dialing part of the mobile communication device.
The method of claim 1,

The function extension structure,

A mobile communication device case comprising a plurality of coupling holes arranged in a matrix form in the body portion, and a coupling tool detachably coupled to the coupling hole.
The method of claim 4, wherein

The coupler, the mobile communication device case comprising a socket for detachably coupling the outer member to the coupling hole of the body portion using an elastic force.
The method of claim 5,

The outer member may include at least one of a speaker, a camera, a touch sensor, a light emitting unit, a radio frequency (RF) processor, and a plate-shaped member.
The method of claim 5,

The outer member has a drive unit including a motor and a wheel, wherein the drive unit can be controlled through a mobile communication device of a remote location.
The method of claim 6,

The radio frequency processing unit is a mobile communication device case, characterized in that for receiving a signal from a magnetic sensor installed outside the mobile communication device case.