WO2016017177A1 - Dispositif de recherche et dispositif relais - Google Patents

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WO2016017177A1
WO2016017177A1 PCT/JP2015/003848 JP2015003848W WO2016017177A1 WO 2016017177 A1 WO2016017177 A1 WO 2016017177A1 JP 2015003848 W JP2015003848 W JP 2015003848W WO 2016017177 A1 WO2016017177 A1 WO 2016017177A1
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哲也 芦塚
孝一 飯田
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加藤　学
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01S—RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES
    • G01S1/00—Beacons or beacon systems transmitting signals having a characteristic or characteristics capable of being detected by non-directional receivers and defining directions, positions, or position lines fixed relatively to the beacon transmitters; Receivers co-operating therewith
    • G01S1/02—Beacons or beacon systems transmitting signals having a characteristic or characteristics capable of being detected by non-directional receivers and defining directions, positions, or position lines fixed relatively to the beacon transmitters; Receivers co-operating therewith using radio waves
    • G01S1/68—Marker, boundary, call-sign, or like beacons transmitting signals not carrying directional information
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01S—RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES
    • G01S13/00—Systems using the reflection or reradiation of radio waves, e.g. radar systems; Analogous systems using reflection or reradiation of waves whose nature or wavelength is irrelevant or unspecified
    • G01S13/74—Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems
    • G01S13/76—Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01S—RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES
    • G01S5/00—Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations
    • G01S5/02—Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
    • G01S5/12—Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves by co-ordinating position lines of different shape, e.g. hyperbolic, circular, elliptical or radial
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    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04B—TRANSMISSION
    • H04B1/00—Details of transmission systems, not covered by a single one of groups H04B3/00 - H04B13/00; Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission
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  • the present invention relates to a search device for searching for another communication device (searched device) and a relay device that communicates with the search device.
  • the transmitter transmits a 457 kHz radio wave as a rescue signal, and the receiver can know the direction and approximate distance of the transmitter from the received radio wave.
  • the supervisor holds the terminal device equipped with the GPS function to the child or the elderly, and the location information of the person to be searched (the terminal device holder) is obtained.
  • An acquisition system is known (see, for example, Patent Document 3).
  • the radio beacon system uses a medium-frequency band (457 kHz) and the transmission output is limited to a minute power range due to restrictions based on the Radio Law, the radio wave reception distance is about 100 m at the maximum. It cannot be searched if the distance between them is more than that.
  • the positioning accuracy of the positioning method using the GPS function is usually a radius of several tens of meters
  • a range in which a search target person may exist The search range can only be specified roughly.
  • this type of system requires a running cost (communication cost).
  • the radio wave beacon system device and the terminal device equipped with the GPS function have a large battery consumption, so it is difficult to use continuously for a long period of time, and there is a limit to miniaturization and weight reduction.
  • the object of the present invention has been made in view of the above points, and compared to the conventional one, the possibility of finding a search target person is increased, and the search that can shorten the time until discovery is shortened.
  • An apparatus and a relay apparatus are provided.
  • a relay device is a relay device that performs direct wireless communication with a portable search device and directly performs wireless communication with a portable search device, and is configured for the search device or the search target device.
  • the receiving means does not receive the first response signal corresponding to the first call signal from the searched device after receiving the first call signal including the identification information of the searched device from the searching device.
  • the transmitting means transmits a second call signal including identification information of the searched device, and the receiving means receives the second response signal from the searched device corresponding to the second call signal.
  • the second response signal is used to estimate the distance between the own device and the device to be searched and the direction of the device to be searched, and the response confirmation includes information related to the estimated distance and direction corresponding to the second response signal.
  • a configuration is adopted in which a signal is transmitted to the transmission means.
  • the search device of the present invention is a portable search device that performs wireless communication with the relay device described above and directly performs wireless communication with a portable search target device, and is included in the response confirmation signal.
  • the structure to comprise is taken.
  • FIG. 1 is an external view of a search device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
  • 1 is an external view of a search target device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
  • the block diagram which shows the structure of the search device which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention.
  • the block diagram which shows the structure of the to-be-searched apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention.
  • the sequence diagram which shows the mode of communication with the search device and search target device concerning Embodiment 1 of this invention
  • the sequence diagram which shows the mode of communication with the search device and search target device concerning Embodiment 1 of this invention Diagram showing the relationship between distance and received signal strength
  • the sequence diagram which shows the mode of communication with the search device and search target device concerning Embodiment 2 of this invention The flowchart which shows the flow of operation
  • the figure which shows the usage example of the search apparatus and relay apparatus which concern on Embodiment 3 of this invention The sequence diagram which shows the mode of communication of the search apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention, a to-be-searched apparatus, and a relay apparatus.
  • the communication system includes a search device 1 (see FIGS. 1 and 3) and one or a plurality of search target devices 2 (see FIGS. 2 and 4).
  • the search device 1 performs wireless communication with each search target device 2.
  • the search device 1 has all the functions of the search target device 2 and can perform wireless communication with other search devices as the search target device.
  • Search device 1 of this embodiment performs one of the following communication modes based on a user's instruction.
  • (1) Individual search mode (2) Full search mode (3) Group search mode (4) Searched mode
  • the search device 1 performs wireless communication with the single searched device 2 instructed by the user, and estimates the relative position (distance and direction) of the single searched device 2.
  • the search device 1 can register the search target device 2 in advance in association with a registration number (for example, 1 to 10).
  • the full search mode is a mode in which the search device 1 requests transmission of a response signal for all the search target devices 2, receives the response signal, and specifies a searchable device 2 that can communicate.
  • the search device 1 requests transmission of a response signal to all the search target devices 2 registered in advance, and receives the response signal to identify the searchable device 2 that can communicate. Mode.
  • the search mode is a mode in which the search device 1 performs wireless communication with another search device as a search target device.
  • FIG. 1 is an external view of a search device 1 according to the present embodiment.
  • 1A is a front view
  • FIG. 1B is a right side view
  • FIG. 1C is a rear view
  • FIG. 1D is a cross-sectional view along AA.
  • the search device 1 has a size (for example, width W: 64 mm, height H: 107 mm, thickness T: 13 mm) and weight (for example, 70 g) that can be carried by a user (general person).
  • a size for example, width W: 64 mm, height H: 107 mm, thickness T: 13 mm
  • weight for example, 70 g
  • the casing 11 of the search device 1 has a substantially rectangular shape and is formed of a non-conductive member.
  • the front surface 11a of the housing 11 has a flat plate shape.
  • a display unit 12 and an operation unit 13 are provided on the front surface 11 a of the housing 11.
  • the display unit 12 is provided on the front surface 11a of the housing 11, and has a screen configured by, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like.
  • the display screen in each communication mode will be described later.
  • the operation unit 13 is provided in the vicinity of the bottom surface 11b side (lower end side) on the front surface 11a of the housing 11, and has a plurality of buttons.
  • the operation unit 13 converts the button operation content based on the user's will into an electric signal and transmits it to a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 131 (see FIG. 3).
  • CPU Central Processing Unit
  • the side surfaces 11c and 11d of the housing 11 are thinner on the flat surface 11e side (upper end side) than on the bottom surface 11b (lower end side) with the central portion as a boundary.
  • a power switch 14 is provided on the right side surface 11c.
  • a substrate 15 is housed inside the housing 11.
  • the antenna 101 is patterned on the plane 11e side (upper end side) from the center of the substrate 15.
  • Various circuits are placed on the substrate 15.
  • the antenna 101 includes a first antenna element 111 serving as a radiator at the center and a second antenna element 112 and a third antenna element 113 each serving as a director or a reflector on both sides thereof.
  • the length of the first antenna element 111 is 1/4 ( ⁇ / 4) of the wavelength ⁇ .
  • the length ( ⁇ / 4) of the first antenna element 111 is about 81.5 mm.
  • the lengths of the second antenna element 112 and the third antenna element 113 are the same and are slightly shorter than the first antenna element 111.
  • Each antenna element 111, 112, 113 is formed in a folded pattern so as to be accommodated in a space having a length H1 (for example, 40 mm), and is patterned on both surfaces of the substrate 15 and connected in a through hole.
  • H1 for example, 40 mm
  • a recess 16 is provided at the center of the rear surface 11 f of the housing 11.
  • FIG. 2 is an external view (front view) of the search target device 2 according to the present embodiment.
  • the search target device 2 has a size (for example, width W: 40 mm, height H: 63 mm, thickness T: 13 mm) and weight (for example, 20 g) that can be carried by a user (general person).
  • the casing 21 of the search device 2 has a substantially rectangular shape and is formed of a non-conductive member.
  • an LED (Light Emitting Diode) 22 and a power switch 23 are provided on the front surface 21a of the housing 21, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) 22 and a power switch 23 are provided.
  • the LED 22 emits light (flashes) at a predetermined timing, for example, when a radio wave is received from the search device 1 in the individual search mode.
  • an antenna see FIG. 4
  • a substrate Inside the housing 21, an antenna (see FIG. 4) and a substrate (not shown) are housed.
  • Various circuits are placed on the substrate.
  • a convex portion 24 having a hole 24a for passing a string or the like is provided on the flat surface (upper end) of the housing 21, a convex portion 24 having a hole 24a for passing a string or the like is provided.
  • the searched device 2 does not leave the user even when the user is in an avalanche or the like.
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of search device 1 according to the present embodiment.
  • the search device 1 includes a housing 11 (not shown in FIG. 3), a display unit 12, an operation unit 13, a power switch 14 (not shown in FIG. 3), and a substrate 15 (not shown in FIG. 3). ), The antenna 101, the wireless unit 102, the control unit 103, the ringing unit 104, and the battery 105. The wireless unit 102 and the control unit 103 are placed on the substrate 15.
  • the wireless unit 102 processes wireless signals.
  • the wireless unit 102 includes a transmission unit 121, a reception unit 122, a wireless control unit 123, a first clock 124, a first switch 125, a second switch 126, and a third switch 127.
  • the transmission unit 121 performs wireless transmission processing such as modulation, amplification, and up-conversion on the baseband digital signal output from the CPU 131, and transmits the wireless signal from the first antenna element 111.
  • the frequency of the radio wave (call signal or the like) transmitted from the transmission unit 121 is 710 MHz or more and 960 MHz or less.
  • the receiving unit 122 performs wireless reception processing such as amplification, down-conversion, and demodulation on the wireless signal received by the first antenna element 111 and outputs a baseband digital signal to the CPU 131.
  • the reception unit 122 measures the received signal strength (RSSI: Received Signal Strength) indicator of the radio wave received by the first antenna element 111 and outputs the measured value (analog value) to the wireless control unit 123.
  • RSSI Received Signal Strength
  • the wireless control unit 123 controls each unit in the wireless unit 102 using the clock signal of the first clock 124. In addition, the wireless control unit 123 converts the measurement value of the received signal strength output from the receiving unit 122 into a digital value and outputs the digital value to the CPU 131. Details of the control performed by the wireless control unit 123 for the switches 125, 126, and 127 will be described later.
  • the first clock 124 is a high-speed and high-accuracy clock, and generates a reference clock signal having a predetermined frequency (for example, 36 MHz) for use inside the wireless unit 102.
  • the first switch 125 connects either the transmission unit 121 or the reception unit 122 and the first antenna element 111 in accordance with an instruction from the wireless control unit 123.
  • the second switch 126 connects / disconnects between the substrate 15 and the second antenna element 112 in accordance with an instruction from the wireless control unit 123.
  • the third switch 127 connects / disconnects between the substrate 15 and the third antenna element 113 in accordance with an instruction from the wireless control unit 123.
  • the control unit 103 performs baseband signal processing.
  • the control unit 103 includes a CPU 131, a memory unit 132, a second clock 133, a third clock 134, and a logical operation unit 135.
  • the CPU 131 is a central processing unit of the control unit 103, and executes various programs using the memory unit 132 as a work memory. In particular, the CPU 131 generates a signal to be transmitted to the search target device 2, and when the radio wave is received from the search target device 2, the CPU 131 displays the acquired predetermined information on the display unit 12, and the ringing unit 104 notifies the notification sound. Is output.
  • the memory unit 132 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory), and stores various programs executed by the CPU 131 and various data.
  • ROM Read Only Memory
  • RAM Random Access Memory
  • the second clock 133 is a low-speed clock, and generates a reference clock signal having a predetermined frequency (for example, 32 kHz) to be used inside the control unit 103 in a standby state or the like.
  • the third clock 134 is a high-speed and high-accuracy clock, and generates a reference clock signal having a predetermined frequency (for example, 40 MHz) for use inside the control unit 103 in a communication state with the search target device 2 or the like.
  • the logical operation unit 135 cooperates with the CPU 131 to determine the difference between the transmission timing of the transmission frame and the reference clock of the third clock 134, the difference between the reception timing of the reception frame and the reference clock of the third clock 134, Based on the difference between the transmission timing of the transmission frame and the reference clock of the third clock 234 (see FIG. 4) and the difference between the reception timing of the reception frame and the reference clock of the third clock 234 in the search device 2 The propagation delay time of the transmission line between 2 is calculated.
  • the ringing unit 104 outputs a notification sound from the speaker at a predetermined timing when receiving an instruction from the user.
  • the battery 105 is housed in the housing 11, and supplies power to each part of the search device 1 when a user turns on the power via the power switch 14.
  • the CPU 131 includes a signal generation unit 131a, a signal acquisition unit 131b, a distance estimation unit 131c, and a direction estimation unit 131d as functions according to the present invention.
  • the signal generation unit 131a generates a digital signal sequence (transmission frame) including various information based on a user instruction (electrical signal input from the operation unit 13) and outputs the digital signal sequence (transmission frame) to the transmission unit 121.
  • the signal generation unit 131a includes the identification information of the single searched device 2 and the identification information of the own device instructed by the user in the digital signal.
  • the signal generation unit 131a includes, in the digital signal, information indicating that all of the search target devices 2 request transmission of response signals.
  • the signal generation unit 131a includes identification information of all search target devices 2 belonging to the group instructed by the user in the digital signal.
  • the signal generation unit 131a In the search mode, when the signal generation unit 131a inputs information requesting transmission of identification information of its own device from the signal acquisition unit 131b, the signal generation unit 131a receives the identification information of its own device and the identification information of the communication partner searching device 1 as a digital signal. Include in the individual search mode, the signal generation unit 131a includes, in the digital signal (response confirmation signal), information that instructs the search target device 2 to emit light or output a notification sound based on an instruction from the user. Also good.
  • the signal acquiring unit 131b acquires the identification information of the searched device 2 from the digital signal sequence (received frame) of the received response signal and outputs it to the display unit 12.
  • the signal acquisition unit 131b acquires information from the digital signal sequence (reception frame) of the received call signal, and when the information requests transmission of identification information of the own device, The fact is output to the signal generator 131a.
  • the signal acquisition unit 131b is based on the user's instruction, and (1) only the one having the highest received signal strength among the acquired identification information of the search target device 2 is registered (2). Any one of (3) that matches the existing identification information may be output to the display unit 12.
  • the distance estimation unit 131c estimates the distance to the search target device 2 based on the received signal strength of the radio wave measured by the reception unit 122 or the propagation delay time calculated by the logic operation unit 135 in the individual search mode. The estimated value is output to the display unit 12. Details of the distance estimation in the present embodiment will be described later.
  • the direction estimation unit 131d receives the received signal strength when the second switch 126 is ON and the third switch 127 is OFF and the reception when the second switch 126 is OFF and the third switch 127 is ON in the individual search mode. Based on the signal strength, the direction of the search target device 2 is estimated, and the estimated value is output to the display unit 12. Details of direction estimation in the present embodiment will be described later.
  • FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of searched device 2 according to the present embodiment.
  • the searched device 2 includes a housing 21 (not shown in FIG. 4), an LED 22, a power switch 23 (not shown in FIG. 4), a substrate (not shown), an antenna 201, and a wireless unit 202. And a control unit 203, a ringing unit 204, and a battery 205.
  • the wireless unit 202 processes wireless signals.
  • the wireless unit 202 includes a transmission unit 221, a reception unit 222, a wireless control unit 223, a first clock 224, and a first switch 225.
  • the transmission unit 221 performs wireless transmission processing such as modulation, amplification, and up-conversion on the baseband digital signal output from the CPU 231, and transmits a wireless signal from the antenna 201.
  • the frequency of the radio wave (response signal or the like) transmitted from the transmission unit 221 is 710 MHz or more and 960 MHz or less.
  • the reception unit 222 performs wireless reception processing such as amplification, down-conversion, and demodulation on the wireless signal received by the antenna 201 and outputs a baseband digital signal to the CPU 231.
  • the wireless control unit 223 controls each unit in the wireless unit 202 using the clock signal of the first clock 224.
  • the first clock 224 is a high-speed and high-precision clock, and generates a reference clock signal having a predetermined frequency (for example, 36 MHz) for use inside the wireless unit 202.
  • the first switch 225 connects either the transmission unit 221 or the reception unit 222 and the antenna 201 in accordance with an instruction from the wireless control unit 223.
  • the control unit 203 performs baseband signal processing.
  • the control unit 203 includes a CPU 231, a memory unit 232, a second clock 233, and a third clock 234.
  • the CPU 231 is a central processing unit of the control unit 203, and executes various programs using the memory unit 232 as a work memory. In particular, the CPU 231 generates a signal to be transmitted to the search device 1, and causes the LED 22 to emit light when the radio wave is received from the search device 1 or when an instruction is received from the search device 1. Is output.
  • the memory unit 232 has a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory), and stores various programs executed by the CPU 231 and various data.
  • ROM Read Only Memory
  • RAM Random Access Memory
  • the second clock 233 is a low-speed clock, and generates a reference clock signal having a predetermined frequency (for example, 32 kHz) for use inside the control unit 203 in a standby state or the like.
  • the third clock 234 is a high-speed and high-accuracy clock, and generates a reference clock signal having a predetermined frequency (for example, 40 MHz) to be used inside the control unit 203 in a communication state with the search device 1 or the like.
  • the ringing unit 204 outputs a notification sound from the speaker at a predetermined timing, for example, when a radio wave is received from the search device 1.
  • the battery 205 is housed in the housing 21, and supplies power to each part of the search target device 2 when a user turns on the power via the power switch 23.
  • the CPU 231 includes a signal generation unit 231a and a signal acquisition unit 231b as functions according to the present invention.
  • the signal generation unit 231a When the signal generation unit 231a receives information requesting transmission of its own identification information from the signal acquisition unit 231b, the signal generation unit 231a includes a digital signal sequence (transmission frame) including the identification information of the own device and the identification information of the search device 1 of the communication partner. ) And output to the transmission unit 221.
  • a digital signal sequence transmission frame
  • the signal acquisition unit 231b acquires information from the digital signal sequence (reception frame) of the received call signal, and if the information requests transmission of identification information of the own device, generates a signal to that effect. To the unit 231a. Further, the signal acquisition unit 231 b causes the LED 22 to emit light and output a notification sound from the ringing unit 204 when receiving radio waves from the search device 1 or receiving an instruction from the search device 1.
  • the search device 1 is in a standby state after the power is turned on until there is an instruction from the user (button operation of the operation unit 13). In the standby state, power is not supplied to each unit of the search device 1 in order to reduce power consumption (sleep state). However, power is supplied from the battery 105 to the operation unit 13 and the second clock 133.
  • the second clock 133 always counts by operating a low-speed clock circuit.
  • the searched device 2 enters a standby state after being powered on.
  • the standby state power is not supplied to each unit of the searchee device 2 in order to reduce power consumption (sleep state).
  • power is supplied from the battery 205 to the second clock 233.
  • the second clock 233 always counts by operating a low-speed clock circuit.
  • the searched device 2 supplies power to each unit at every first interval (for example, 3 s) until the count value of the second clock 233 expires (starting state).
  • the searchee device 2 performs reception processing in the first period 321 (for example, 3 ms).
  • the first clock 224 performs a count operation by operating the clock circuit.
  • the searched device 2 returns to the sleep state when it cannot acquire information requesting transmission of its own identification information.
  • the search device 1 supplies power to each unit and starts searching for the search target device 2 (search state).
  • the first clock 124 and the third clock 134 perform a counting operation by operating a high-speed clock circuit.
  • the search device 1 that has entered the search state first performs reception processing in the second period 311 (for example, 5 ms) in order to confirm that other search devices 1 are not transmitting radio waves. Then, when the search device 1 does not receive the radio wave from the other search device 1 during the second period 311, the search device 1 in the third period 312 (for example, 3.5 s) longer than the first interval.
  • the call signal including the identification information, the identification information of the search target device 2 to be searched, and the timing information indicating the transmission timing of the response signal to the search target device 2 is repeatedly transmitted.
  • the searched device 2 starts communication with the search device 1 (communication state) when receiving the calling signal during any of the first periods 321-3.
  • the third clock 234 performs a count operation by operating a high-speed clock circuit.
  • the searched device 2 detects its own identification information, the identification information of the communication partner searching device 1, and the distance information (
  • the first response signal to be transmitted is referred to as “call response signal”).
  • the search device 1 performs reception processing in the fifth period 313 (for example, 100 ms). Then, as soon as the search device 1 receives the call response signal, in the sixth period 314-1 (for example, 2 ms), the response confirmation signal including the identification information of the own device and the identification information of the search target device 2 to be searched. Send. Note that the radio frequency of the response confirmation signal is different from that of the call signal. Therefore, even if the searched device 2 receives the response confirmation signal and the calling signal from the other searching device 1 at the same time, no interference occurs.
  • the searched device 2 performs reception processing in the seventh period 323-1 (for example, 3 ms) immediately after the fourth period 322-1. Then, when the searched device 2 receives the response confirmation signal, it transmits the response signal again in the fourth period 322-2 after the second interval (for example, 100 ms) shorter than the first interval has elapsed.
  • the second interval for example, 100 ms
  • the communication system repeats transmission / reception of response signals and transmission / reception of response confirmation signals until a disconnection instruction is received from the user.
  • the search device 1 estimates the distance and direction of the search target device 2 using the response signal, and obtains identification information of the search target device 2 and information on the distance and direction of the search target device 2. It is displayed on the screen of the display unit 12.
  • the search device 1 disconnects its own identification information, identification information of the search target device 2 to be searched, and the search target device 2 A disconnection signal including information for transmitting is transmitted.
  • the searchee device 2 When the searchee device 2 receives the disconnection signal in the corresponding seventh period 323-7, in the next fourth period 322-8, the searchee device 2 receives the identification information of the own device, the identification information of the communication partner search device 1 and the disconnection signal. A disconnection response signal including information indicating that it has been received is transmitted.
  • the search device 1 transmits a disconnection confirmation signal including its own identification information, identification information of the search target device 2 to be searched, and information indicating that a disconnection response signal has been received. Return to the standby state.
  • the searchee device 2 returns to the standby state when receiving the disconnection confirmation signal.
  • the search device 1 in the communication state first performs reception processing in the second period 311 (for example, 5 ms) in order to confirm that the other search devices 1 are not transmitting radio waves. Then, when the search device 1 does not receive radio waves from the other search devices 1 during the second period 311, the search device 1 performs all the coverage in the third period 312 (for example, 3.5 s) longer than the first interval.
  • the calling signal including information requesting the search device 2 to transmit identification information is repeatedly transmitted.
  • each searched device 2 When each searched device 2 receives a call signal during any of the first periods 321-12, 321-22, 321-31, and 321-41, the first interval time from the start of the first period 321 is received. In a fourth period 322 after the elapse, a call response signal including identification information of the own device is transmitted.
  • the search device 1 receives a call response signal in a fifth period 313 (for example, 3.5 s) longer than the first interval after the third period 312 expires.
  • the communication system repeats transmission / reception of a paging signal and transmission / reception of a paging response signal for a predetermined number N.
  • the search device 1 displays the identification information of the search target device 2 included in the received call response signal on the screen of the display unit 12. Thereafter, the searching device 1 and each searched device 2 return to the standby state.
  • a method for estimating the distance to the search target device 2 by the search device 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.
  • a distance estimation method in the field of wireless communication a first distance estimation method based on received signal strength and a second distance estimation method based on propagation delay time are known.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the relationship between distance and received signal strength.
  • the horizontal axis represents distance (m)
  • the vertical axis represents received signal strength (dBm).
  • the first distance estimation method is a method of estimating a distance using a correlation between this distance and the received signal strength.
  • the search device 1 can estimate the distance with high accuracy by using the first distance estimation method.
  • the radio wave fluctuation becomes gentle. Therefore, when the first distance estimation method is used, the distance cannot be estimated with high accuracy.
  • the second distance estimation method is a method for estimating the distance by multiplying the calculated propagation delay time by the speed of the radio wave.
  • the estimation accuracy of the second distance estimation method is substantially constant regardless of the distance.
  • higher estimation accuracy is not required than when the distance is short.
  • the distance estimation unit 131c of the search device 1 receives signals when the measured received signal strength is greater than a predetermined threshold (for example, ⁇ 50 dBm) (short-range mode).
  • the distance to the search target device 2 is estimated using the first distance estimation method based on the signal strength, and the search target is searched using the second distance estimation method based on the propagation delay time when it is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold (wide area mode).
  • a predetermined threshold for example, ⁇ 50 dBm
  • hysteresis control is used to switch the estimation method, the first threshold for switching from the first distance estimation method to the second distance estimation method, and the second distance estimation method to the first distance estimation method.
  • a second threshold value (> first threshold value) for switching may be set.
  • switching from the first distance estimation method to the second distance estimation method is performed based on the magnitude relationship between the received signal strength and the third threshold value, and the second distance estimation method to the first distance estimation method.
  • Switching to may be performed based on the magnitude relationship between the propagation delay time and the fourth threshold value.
  • the wireless control unit 123 controls the first switch 125 to connect the first antenna element 111 and the receiving unit 122.
  • the wireless control unit 123 turns on the second switch 126 and connects the substrate 15 and the second antenna element 112 in the first partial period during the reception period of the radio wave (response signal). Then, the third switch 127 is turned OFF to disconnect between the substrate 15 and the third antenna element 113.
  • the connected second antenna element 112 and substrate 15 are longer than the first antenna element 111 (radiator) as a whole, and thus act as a reflector. Moreover, since the 3rd antenna element 113 becomes shorter than the 1st antenna element 111 (radiator), it acts as a waveguide.
  • the first reception directivity 801 of FIG. 8 is formed in the first partial period.
  • the search device 1 can strongly receive radio waves from diagonally forward right.
  • the wireless control unit 123 turns off the second switch 126 and disconnects the substrate 15 from the second antenna element 112 in the second partial period during the reception period of the radio wave (response signal), and the third switch 127 is turned on to connect between the substrate 15 and the third antenna element 113.
  • the connected third antenna element 113 and substrate 15 are longer than the first antenna element 111 (radiator) as a whole, and thus act as a reflector. Moreover, since the 2nd antenna element 112 becomes shorter than the 1st antenna element 111 (radiator), it acts as a waveguide.
  • the second reception directivity 802 in FIG. 8 is formed in the second partial period.
  • the search device 1 can strongly receive radio waves from the diagonally left front.
  • the received signal strength in the first partial period is higher than the received signal strength in the second partial period. Conversely, when the search target device 2 to be searched exists on the left side of the user, the received signal strength in the first partial period is lower than the received signal strength in the second partial period.
  • the present embodiment it is possible to estimate the direction of searched device 2 based on the magnitude and magnitude relationship of the difference in received signal strength between the first partial period and the second partial period.
  • the radio control unit 123 turns off the second switch 126 and the third switch 127 during radio wave transmission in the individual search mode, in the full search mode, in the group search mode, and in the searched mode, and the search device 1 is omnidirectional. Sexual transmission / reception may be performed.
  • the memory unit 132 stores an information table indicating the estimated direction based on the magnitude of the difference in received signal strength and its sign (magnitude relationship).
  • the direction estimation unit 131d estimates the direction of the search target device 2 with reference to the information table of FIG. 9 from the received signal strengths measured in the first partial period and the second partial period, and calculates the estimation result. Output to the display unit 12.
  • the direction estimation unit 131d may estimate the direction of the search target device 2 using a plurality of received signal strength measurement values. Thereby, the influence of the fluctuation
  • “Using a plurality of measured values of received signal strength” means, for example, averaging a plurality of received signal strengths for each directivity (simple moving average, weighted moving average, etc.) and using the average value.
  • FIG. 10A is a screen at the start of the individual search mode when starting the search for the already-registered search target device 2.
  • an identification number (identification information) 1001 of the search target device 2 to be searched is displayed together with the registration number.
  • the search apparatus 1 executes the individual search mode for the search target apparatus 2 whose identification number is displayed on the screen.
  • FIG. 10B is a screen at the start of the individual search mode when starting the search for the unregistered search target device 2.
  • This screen displays a portion 1002 in which the input of the identification number (identification information) of the search target device 2 to be searched is completed.
  • the search device 1 executes the individual search mode (see FIG. 5) for the searched device 2 whose identification number is displayed on the screen. .
  • FIG. 10C shows a screen at the start of the full search mode. On this screen, a character 1003 of “ALL” is displayed.
  • the search device 1 executes the all-in-one search mode (see FIG. 6).
  • FIG. 10D shows a screen at the start of the group search mode. On this screen, a character 1004 of “registration ALL” is displayed.
  • the search device 1 executes the group search mode (see FIG. 6) for all the search target devices 2 registered in advance.
  • FIG. 10E is a screen when the individual search mode is executed and a response signal is received from the searchee device 2. This screen shows the identification information 1005-1 of the searched device 2 that has responded, the information 1005-2 regarding the distance to the searched device 2, the information 1005-3 regarding the direction of the searched device 2, and the received signal strength. Information 1005-4 and the like are displayed on the screen.
  • the update of the information 1005-3 regarding the direction of the searchee device 2 is limited to one step. For example, when the previous direction estimation result is 75 ° left and the next direction estimation result is 30 ° right, the screen approaches from the left 75 ° to 30 ° right by one step (15 °). Information indicating the left 60 ° is displayed. Thereafter, when the direction estimation result is continuously 30 ° to the right, information indicating 45 ° left, 30 ° left 15 ° left, 0 °, 15 ° right, and 30 ° right is sequentially displayed on the screen. Is done. Thereby, the influence of the temporary and rapid fluctuation
  • the direction estimation of the form can roughly estimate the direction of the search target device 2 and is sufficiently effective.
  • FIG. 10 (F) is a screen when the full search mode or the group search mode is executed and a call response signal is received from the searched device 2.
  • identification information 1006 of all searched devices 2 to be searched is displayed on the screen.
  • the identification information 1006 of the search target device 2 is displayed from the top in descending order of the received signal strength.
  • the search device 1 enters a sleep state when the power is turned on (ST1101), and waits for an instruction from the user in this state (ST1102).
  • the search device 1 When the instruction from the user is the individual search mode (ST1102: individual search mode), the search device 1 transmits a call signal to the search target device 2 (ST1103, ST1104). Then, search device 1 performs reception processing at the timing instructed to searched device 2 in the call signal (ST1105).
  • search device 1 repeats steps ST1104 to ST1106 (ST1107: NO, ST1108). If the call response signal is not received even if the call signal is transmitted M times (ST1107: YES), search device 1 displays a message indicating that there is no response on the screen of display unit 12 (ST1109). Then, the flow proceeds to ST1132.
  • search device 1 If the call response signal can be received in ST1105 (ST1106: YES), search device 1 immediately transmits a response confirmation signal to searched device 2 (ST1110). Search device 1 measures the received signal strength of the response signal (ST1111), estimates the distance to search target device 2 (ST1112), and estimates the direction of search target device 2 (ST1113). Then, search device 1 displays the identification information of search target device 2 and the information related to the distance and direction of search target device 2 on the screen of display unit 12 (ST1114).
  • the search device 1 After that, if there is no instruction to end the search from the user (ST1115: NO) and the timer does not end after counting a predetermined time (ST1116: NO), the search device 1 performs the receiving process again at a predetermined interval ( ST1117).
  • search device 1 repeats steps ST1115 to ST1117. On the other hand, if a response signal can be received in ST1117 (ST1118: YES), the flow returns to ST1110, and search device 1 repeats the steps from ST1110 to ST1117 (communication state).
  • search device 1 when the instruction from the user is the full search mode or the group search mode (ST1102: full search mode, group search mode), search device 1 is registered for all search target devices 2 or in advance. Call signals are transmitted to all the searched devices 2 all at once (ST1121, ST1122), and reception processing is performed over a predetermined period (ST1123). Searching apparatus 1 repeats steps ST1122 and ST1123 N times (ST1124, ST1125).
  • search device 1 displays a message indicating that there is no response on screen of display unit 12 (ST1127). Then, the flow proceeds to ST1132.
  • search device 1 displays the identification information of search target device 2 on the screen of display unit 12 (ST1128).
  • search device 1 After that, if there is no instruction to shift to the individual search mode or an instruction to end the search from the user (ST1129: NO, ST1130: NO), and the timer does not end after measuring a predetermined time (ST1131: NO), search device 1 Repeats step ST1128.
  • ST1129: YES If there is an instruction to shift to the individual search mode after ST1128 (ST1129: YES), the flow proceeds to ST1103. If the search is instructed by the user (ST1130: YES), or if the timer expires after measuring a predetermined time (ST1131: YES), the flow proceeds to ST1132.
  • ST1132 if the power is not turned off (ST1132: NO), the flow returns to ST1101. On the other hand, if the power is turned off in ST1132 (ST1132: YES), the flow ends.
  • ST1102 when the instruction from the user is the search mode (ST1102: search mode), the flow proceeds to ST1201 in FIG. 12, and the search device 1 operates as the search target device.
  • the search target device 2 enters a sleep state when the power is turned on (ST1201), and performs a reception process periodically (at a first interval) (ST1202).
  • searched device 2 When a call signal can be received in ST1202 (ST1203: YES), searched device 2 transmits a response signal to search device 1 at a designated timing (ST1204), and immediately performs reception processing (ST1205). .
  • ST1205 If a response confirmation signal can be received in ST1205 (ST1206: YES), searched device 2 transmits a response signal again to searching device 1 after a predetermined time (second interval) has passed (ST1204). Thereafter, when a response confirmation signal can be received (ST1206: YES), steps ST1204 and ST1205 are repeated.
  • the searched device 2 does not always need to transmit a periodic signal such as a beacon, and only receives a response signal when receiving a call signal from the searching device 1. Since transmission is sufficient, power consumption is reduced as compared to conventional devices. Therefore, the searched device 2 can continuously operate for a long period (for example, three months or more), and the battery runs out until the user descends even if the user turns on the power in advance such as when entering the mountain. There is no worry. Furthermore, if the search target device 2 is turned on in advance, the search target device 2 can perform wireless communication with the search device 1 without further user operation, so that the user is in an avalanche or the like. Even if the user loses his or her mind, the search device 1 can specify the position of the search target device 2.
  • a periodic signal such as a beacon
  • the searchable device 2 since the search device 1 and the search target device 2 perform wireless communication using a frequency of 710 MHz or more and 960 MHz or less, the searchable device 2 has a long radio wave receivable distance from the search device 1. A wide range (for example, 100 m to 5 km) can be searched. If a higher frequency is used like 2.4 GHz of WLAN, the antenna becomes shorter and the receivable distance becomes shorter. Further, when a higher frequency is used, the straightness of radio waves becomes stronger and the wraparound is reduced, so that the possibility of finding a search target person such as a victim in an environment where there is an obstacle is reduced. On the other hand, if a lower frequency is used, the antenna becomes longer and the device becomes larger.
  • the search device 1 can accurately estimate the relative distance to the search target device 2 when the search target device 2 exists at a short distance.
  • the relative distance to the searched device 2 can be estimated with a predetermined accuracy.
  • the circuit scale of the antenna portion can be reduced and the entire apparatus can be reduced in size and weight as compared with the case of using an array antenna.
  • the first antenna element 111 radio wave
  • switching for switching directivity is not performed, so that switching loss is minimized.
  • the switching timing of the second switch 126 and the third switch 127 is the same, there is only one control system for switching the switch.
  • the user can press the button of the operation unit 13 with the first finger (thumb).
  • the search device 1 can be stably held by placing the second finger (index finger) in the recess 16. Also, this way of holding can prevent the influence of the antenna directivity and stabilize the direction estimation accuracy because hands and fingers do not come around the antenna elements 111, 112, and 113.
  • the searched device 2 of the present embodiment receives radio waves from the searching device 1 or receives an instruction from the searching device 1, the LED 22 is caused to emit light and the sounding unit 204 outputs a notification sound.
  • the user of the search device 1 can search the search target device 2 by his / her own visual or auditory sense.
  • the search target device 2 always transmits a call response signal when receiving the call signal from the search device 1 in the full search mode or the group search mode.
  • the search target device 2 stores the identification information of the predetermined search device 1 in advance, and when the call signal from the search device 1 is received, the search target device 2 stores the call information in the stored identification information of the search device 1.
  • the paging response signal may be transmitted only when there is a match with the identification information of the search device 1 included in the signal.
  • the search device 1 can display only the identification information of the searched device 2 in which the identification information of the own device is registered.
  • the searched device 2 since the number of times of transmitting the call response signal is relatively reduced, the searched device 2 can suppress power consumption.
  • the said embodiment demonstrated the case where the information regarding the estimated distance and direction of the to-be-searched apparatus 2 was displayed on screens, such as LCD of the search apparatus 1, this invention is not limited to this,
  • the search apparatus 1 Other display methods may be used such as providing a plurality of LEDs on the front surface of the housing 11 and changing the position of the LED to emit light according to the distance and direction of the search target device 2.
  • the search device 1 includes a speaker
  • the identification information of the search target device 2 may be output by voice from a speaker.
  • Embodiment 2 describes a use example of a search device when searching by a team.
  • the configuration of the search device and the searched device is the same as that described in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.
  • FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a usage state of the search device according to the present embodiment.
  • searchers # 1A, # 1B, # 1C, and # 1D of four teams use search devices 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D, respectively, and search target devices equipped with search target devices 2 are used.
  • the example which searches for person # 2 is shown.
  • searched device 2 transmits a response signal to searching device 1A possessed by searcher # 1A, and searching device 1A is communicating with searched device 2.
  • the other searchers # 1B, # 1C, and # 1D receive the response signal from the search target device 2 of the search target # 2 by the search device 1A of the searcher # 1A.
  • each member can easily confirm that one person in the team can communicate with the search target device of the search target person without using other communication means. This will be described below.
  • FIG. 14 is a sequence diagram illustrating a state of communication between the search device and the search target device according to the present embodiment.
  • communication has already been performed between the search device 1A possessed by the searcher # 1A and the search target device 2 possessed by the searchee # 2.
  • search device 1B possessed by searcher # 1B has started searching.
  • the search device 1B responds to the identification information of the own device, the identification information of the search target device to be searched, and the search target device 2 as described in the first embodiment (FIG. 5).
  • the call signal including timing information indicating the signal transmission timing is repeatedly transmitted.
  • the search device 1B receives the response signal transmitted from the search target device 2 to the search device 1A in the fifth period 313B. Since this response signal includes the identification information of the searched device 2, the identification information of the searching device 1A in communication, etc., the searching device 1B indicates that the searched device 2 is communicating with the searching device 1A. Can be recognized.
  • the search device 1B receives a response signal including identification information of another search device, the search device 1B performs a display process of predetermined information described later.
  • search device 1B shifts to a display operation based on information included in a response signal transmitted from search target device 2, but in this embodiment, search device 1B The display operation may be shifted based on information included in the response confirmation signal transmitted from the search device 1A.
  • Whether the search device 1B receives the response signal from the search target device 2 or the response confirmation signal from the search device 1A in the fifth period 313B is determined by the search device 1B and the search target device 2 or the search device 1A. It depends on the positional relationship. Depending on the terrain, generally, if the distance between the search device 1B and the search device 1A is shorter than the distance between the search device 1B and the search target device 2, the search device 1B searches for the fifth period 313B. The possibility of receiving a response signal from the device 1A increases.
  • FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a flow of operations of the search device according to the present embodiment.
  • steps common to those in FIG. 11 are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.
  • ST1301 to ST1304 are added.
  • search device 1 determines the call response signal or the identification information included in the call signal (ST1301).
  • the flow proceeds to ST1110, and the search device 1 immediately transmits a response confirmation signal to the searched device 2 (ST1110).
  • search device 1 causes display unit 12 to display the identification information of the other search device (ST1302).
  • search device 1 After that, if there is no instruction to end the search from the user (ST1303: NO), and the timer does not end after measuring a predetermined time (ST1304: NO), search device 1 repeats the step of ST1302. Further, when the user gives an instruction to end the search (ST1303: YES), or when the timer ends by measuring a predetermined time (ST1304: YES), the flow proceeds to ST1132.
  • FIG. 16 shows the screen of search device 1 in ST1302. This screen is displayed when the searchee device 2 is communicating with another search device 1 after the screen shown in FIG. On this screen, the identification information 1401 of the search target device 2 and the identification information 1402 of another search device 1 in communication with the search target device 2006 are displayed on the screen.
  • the search device can display the identification information of the search device in communication with the search target device.
  • each member can easily and quickly confirm that one member of the team has been able to communicate with the searchee device of the searchee without using other communication means. Therefore, all the teams can cooperate with each other and perform a rescue operation for a search target person such as a victim quickly and efficiently.
  • the search device can obtain the identification information of the other search device even from the response confirmation signal from the other search device communicating with the search target device, each member receives a signal from the search target device.
  • the search target person's search target device can communicate with the search target device even in an area that does not reach. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the area to be searched can be enlarged.
  • search The device 1 may include a speaker, and the identification information of the searched device 2 and the identification information of another searching device may be output from the speaker.
  • the radio wave from the search device 1 held by the searcher # 1 on the ground does not sufficiently reach the search target device 2 carried by the search target person # 2, and
  • another search device (hereinafter referred to as “relay device”) 3 installed at a high place performs communication in the individual search mode with the search target device 2.
  • the relay device 3 has the same configuration as that of the search device 1.
  • the search device 1 has a function for causing the search device 1 (FIG. 3) of the first embodiment to display the search result (distance and direction of the searched device) of the relay device 3. Added. Further, the relay device 3 is added with a function for notifying the search device 1 of the search result (distance and direction of the search target device) to the search device 1 (FIG. 3) of the first embodiment.
  • the signal acquisition unit 131b of the search device 1 acquires information indicating the search result (distance and direction of the search target device 2) from the response confirmation signal from the relay device 3, and outputs the information to the display unit 12.
  • the signal generation unit 131a of the relay device 3 confirms the identification information of the searched device 2, the identification information of the own device, and information indicating the search result (distance and direction of the searched device 2). Include in
  • FIG. 18 is a sequence diagram showing how the search device 1, search target device 2 and relay device 3 communicate according to the present embodiment.
  • the searching device 1, the searched device 2, and the relay device 3 are in a standby state after being powered on.
  • the search mode is initially selected.
  • the relay device 3 and the searched device 2 perform reception processing in the first period 321 (for example, 3 ms) at every first interval (for example, 3 s) (activated state). Then, in the first period 321, the searchee device 2 returns to the sleep state when the information requesting transmission of the identification information of the own device cannot be acquired.
  • the search device 1 In the standby state, when the search device 1 is instructed by the user for identification information of the search target device 2 to be searched, the search device 1 enters the search state, performs reception processing in the second period 311-1 (for example, 5 ms), If no radio wave is received from the other search device 1 during the period 311-1, the call signal for the individual search mode is repeatedly transmitted in the third period 312 (for example, 3.5 s) longer than the first interval. To do.
  • the search device 1 performs reception processing in the fifth period 313-1 (for example, 5 ms) including the timing specified by the timing information included in the call signal.
  • the relay device 3 performs reception processing in the fifth period 313-1 (for example, 5 ms) including the timing specified by the timing information included in the call signal. If the relay apparatus 3 does not receive a call response signal from the search apparatus 2 to the search apparatus 1 in this fifth period, the call signal transmitted from the search apparatus 1 is not received by the search apparatus 2 and the search apparatus 2 The device 1 recognizes that it cannot communicate with the searched device 2. Therefore, the relay device 3 starts communication in the individual search mode with the searched device 2 instead of the search device 1. Specifically, the relay device 3 repeatedly transmits the call signal for the individual search mode in the third period 312-2 immediately after the fifth period 313-1.
  • the relay device 3 repeatedly transmits the call signal for the individual search mode in the third period 312-2 immediately after the fifth period 313-1.
  • the search device 1 Since the search device 1 receives the calling signal from the relay device 3 in the second period 311-2 immediately after the fifth period 313-1, the relay device 3 starts communication in the individual search mode with the search target device 2. You can know what you did. In this case, the search device 1 stops transmission of the calling signal.
  • the searched device 2 When the searched device 2 receives the watch mode call signal during any of the first periods 321-3, in the fourth period 322-1 (for example, 2 ms) specified by the timing information, the radio frequency of the dedicated channel Then, a response signal including the identification information of the own device and the identification information of the relay device 3 of the communication partner is transmitted.
  • the fourth period 322-1 for example, 2 ms
  • the relay device 3 performs reception processing in the fifth period 313-2 (for example, 5 ms). Then, as soon as the relay device 3 receives the response signal, in the sixth period 314-1 (eg, 2 ms), the relay device 3 uses its own channel identification information, the identification information of the searched device 2, and the search at the radio frequency of the dedicated channel. A response confirmation signal including information indicating the result (distance and direction of the search target device 2) is transmitted.
  • the searched device 2 performs reception processing in the seventh period 323-1 (for example, 3 ms) immediately after the fourth period 322-1. Then, when the searched device 2 receives the response confirmation signal, it transmits the response signal again in the fourth period 322-2 after the second interval (for example, 100 ms) has elapsed.
  • the search device 1 intercepts the response confirmation signal transmitted from the relay device 3 in the fifth period 313-2 (for example, 100 ms). Since the response confirmation signal includes the identification information of the searched device 2 and the identification information of the relay device 3, the searching device 1 recognizes that the searched device 2 is communicating with the relay device 3. can do. In addition, the search device 1 acquires and displays information indicating a search result (distance and direction of the search target device 2) included in the response confirmation signal transmitted from the relay device 3. Thereby, searcher # 1 can know the distance and direction of search target device 2 carried by search target person # 2.
  • the relay device 3 and the searched device 2 repeat transmission / reception of a response signal and transmission / reception of a response confirmation signal until a disconnection instruction is received from the user.
  • the search device 1 continues to intercept the response confirmation signal transmitted from the relay device 3.
  • the relay device 3 performs reception processing at the radio frequency of the common channel in the first period 321 (for example, 3 ms) every second interval (for example, 100 ms).
  • the search device 1 transmits a disconnection signal at the radio frequency of the common channel when instructed by the user to disconnect.
  • the relay device 3 receives the disconnection signal in the first period 321, the relay device 3 performs a disconnection process with the searched device 2.
  • the relay device 3 and the searched device 2 return to the standby state when the disconnection process is completed.
  • the search device 1 intercepts the disconnection response confirmation signal transmitted from the relay device 3 to the searched device 2, the search device 1 returns to the standby state.
  • the antenna of the relay apparatus 3 may be a sector antenna, and the relay apparatus 3 may estimate the azimuth (absolute direction) of the searched apparatus 2 from the received signal strength of the radio wave of each antenna element.
  • the sector antenna uses a plurality of directional antenna elements, and each antenna element is arranged so as to cover all 360 ° directions of the horizontal plane.
  • the search device 1 estimates the direction of the search target device 2 viewed from the own device based on the direction of the search target device 2 received from the relay device 3 and the current direction of the own device, and the estimated search target device Information regarding the two directions may be displayed.
  • any one of a plurality (four in the example of FIG. 19) of relay devices 3 is connected to the search target device 2.
  • the search result (distance and direction of the search target device) may be notified to the search device 1 via the other relay device 3.
  • Each circle shown in FIG. 19 indicates a range in which the radio wave transmitted from the device at the center reaches at a predetermined level (a level at which the communication partner can receive).
  • relay device 3-1 exists in a circle centered on search device 1, it can receive a signal from search device 1 at a predetermined level and acquire information contained in the received signal.
  • relay devices 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-4 exist outside the circle centering on search device 1, it receives a signal from search device 1 at a predetermined level. The information contained in the received signal cannot be acquired.
  • the relay device 3-1 receives the call signal from the search device 1, and performs reception processing on the call response signal from the searched device 2 in the period specified by the timing information included in the call signal. .
  • the relay device 3-1 does not receive a call response signal for the search device 1 from the search target device 2, the call signal transmitted from the search device 1 is not received by the search target device 2. Recognize that communication with the search device 2 has failed. Therefore, the relay device 3-1 transmits a call signal and attempts to start communication in the individual search mode with the searched device 2.
  • the relay device 3-2 receives the call signal from the relay device 3-1, and performs a reception process on the call response signal from the searched device 2 in a period specified by the timing information included in the call signal. If the relay device 3-2 does not receive a call response signal from the searched device 2 to the relay device 3-1, the call signal transmitted from the relay device 3-1 is not received by the searched device 2, and relaying is performed. The device 3-1 recognizes that it cannot communicate with the searchee device 2. Therefore, the relay device 3-2 transmits a call signal and attempts to start communication in the individual search mode with the searched device 2.
  • the relay device 3-3 recognizes that the relay device 3-2 cannot communicate with the searched device 2, transmits a call signal, and starts communication in the individual search mode with the searched device 2. Try to do.
  • the relay device 3-4 recognizes that the relay device 3-3 could not communicate with the searched device 2, transmits a call signal, and tries to start communication in the individual search mode with the searched device 2.
  • the relay device 3-4 can communicate with the searched device 2 in the individual search mode.
  • the relay device 3-4 and the searched device 2 repeat transmission / reception of a response signal and transmission / reception of a response confirmation signal.
  • the response confirmation signal includes identification information of the searched device 2, identification information of the relay device 3-4, and information indicating a search result (distance and direction of the searched device 2).
  • the relay device 3-3 can recognize that the searched device 2 is communicating with the relay device 3-4 by intercepting the response confirmation signal transmitted from the relay device 3-4.
  • the relay device 3-3 transmits the intercepted response confirmation signal as it is. Thereby, the relay device 3-2 can intercept the response confirmation signal transmitted from the relay device 3-4.
  • the relay device 3-2 and the relay device 3-1 transmit the intercepted response confirmation signal as it is.
  • the search device 1 can intercept the response confirmation signal transmitted from the relay device 3-4.
  • the relay device searches for the searched device instead of the searching device, and notifies the searching device (user) of the search result (distance and direction of the searched device). it can. Accordingly, the user can know the position of the search target device even if the search target device does not exist in a range in which the search target device can communicate with the search device, thereby increasing the possibility of finding the search target person. Can be shortened.
  • the relay device is a relay device that performs direct wireless communication with a portable search device and directly performs wireless communication with a portable search device. Transmitting means for transmitting signals, receiving means for receiving signals from the searching device or the searched device, and control means for controlling the transmitting means and the receiving means, the control means comprising: The receiving means does not receive the first response signal corresponding to the first call signal from the searched device after receiving the first call signal including the identification information of the searched device from the searching device.
  • the transmission means transmits a second call signal including identification information of the searched device, receives a second response signal from the searched device corresponding to the second call signal, and Using response signal Estimates the distance between the own device and the searched device and the direction of the searched device, and causes the transmitting means to transmit a response confirmation signal corresponding to the second response signal and including information on the estimated distance and direction Take the configuration.
  • the search device of the above embodiment is a portable search device that performs wireless communication with the relay device described above and directly performs wireless communication with a portable search target device, and the response confirmation Control that estimates the distance between the device itself and the device to be searched and the direction of the device to be searched as viewed from the device based on information on the distance and direction included in the signal, and displays information on the estimated distance and direction Means.
  • the search device of the above embodiment is a portable search device that performs direct wireless communication with a portable search target device, a transmission unit that transmits a signal to the search target device, and the transmission Receiving a signal from the searched device corresponding to the signal transmitted from the means, and calculating a propagation delay time of a transmission path between the receiving device that measures the received signal strength and the searched device; According to the magnitude of the signal strength, either the first distance estimation method based on the received signal strength or the second distance estimation method based on the propagation delay time is selected, and the distance between the own device and the search target device is selected. And a control unit that estimates and displays information on the estimated distance.
  • control means estimates the distance using the first distance estimation method when the received signal strength is greater than a predetermined threshold, and is less than or equal to the threshold.
  • the second distance estimation method is used to estimate the distance.
  • the control unit uses the first distance estimation method when the received signal strength is greater than a first threshold when the control unit used the first distance estimation method last time.
  • the distance is estimated using the second distance estimation method when the distance is equal to or less than the first threshold, and the received signal is used when the second distance estimation method is used last time.
  • the first distance estimation method is used to estimate the distance when the intensity is greater than a second threshold value that is greater than the first threshold value, and the second distance estimation method is used when the intensity is less than or equal to the second threshold value. And adopting a configuration for estimating the distance.
  • the search device of the above embodiment is a portable search device that directly performs wireless communication with a portable search target device, and includes an antenna that transmits and receives radio waves, and the search target device via the antenna.
  • Transmitting means for transmitting a signal to the receiving apparatus; receiving means for receiving a signal from the searched device corresponding to a signal transmitted from the transmitting means via the antenna; and measuring received signal strength; and the received signal Control means for estimating the direction of the device to be searched as viewed from its own device using intensity, and displaying information on the estimated direction, wherein the antenna is connected to the transmission means or the via the first switch.
  • the received signal strength is measured in each of the first state where the second switch is shut off and the second state where the second switch is shut off and the third switch is connected, and the control means receives the measured signal in the first state.
  • a configuration is adopted in which the direction of the searched device is estimated based on the magnitude relationship between the signal strength and the received signal strength in the second state.
  • the search device of the above embodiment divides the numerical value of the difference between the received signal strength in the first state and the received signal strength in the second state into a plurality of ranges, and the range of the searched device is divided into each range.
  • a table in which representative values of estimated directions are associated is stored in a memory, and the control means represents a representative corresponding to a range including the measured received signal strength in the first state and the received signal strength in the second state.
  • a configuration is adopted in which information indicating a value is displayed on the screen as information on the estimated direction.
  • the search device of the above embodiment is a portable search device that directly performs wireless communication with a portable search target device, and includes an antenna that transmits and receives radio waves, and the search target device via the antenna.
  • Transmitting means for transmitting a signal to the receiving apparatus; receiving means for receiving a signal from the searched device corresponding to a signal transmitted from the transmitting means via the antenna; and measuring received signal strength; and the received signal Control means for estimating the direction of the device to be searched as viewed from its own device using intensity, and displaying information on the estimated direction, wherein the antenna is capable of directional reception, and the receiving means Measures the received signal strength at each of a plurality of directivities, and the control means estimates the direction of the searched device based on a plurality of received signal strength measurements at each directivity.
  • a configuration A configuration.
  • control means averages a plurality of received signal strength measurement values for each directivity, and based on the average value of the received signal strength of each directivity, Take the configuration to estimate the direction.
  • the search device of the above embodiment is a portable search device that directly performs wireless communication with a portable search target device, and includes an antenna that transmits and receives radio waves, and the search target device via the antenna.
  • Transmitting means for transmitting a signal to the receiving apparatus; receiving means for receiving a signal from the searched device corresponding to a signal transmitted from the transmitting means via the antenna; and measuring received signal strength; and the received signal Control means for estimating the direction of the device to be searched as viewed from its own device using intensity, and displaying information on the estimated direction.
  • the control means includes a plurality of preset direction candidates. Then, a configuration is used in which a device closest to the direction of the device to be searched as viewed from its own device is estimated, and a direction that is one step closer to the currently estimated direction than the previously displayed direction is displayed.
  • the search device of the above embodiment is a portable search device that directly performs wireless communication with a portable device to be searched, and is stored in the portable case and the case, and transmits and receives radio waves.
  • a transmitting means for transmitting a call signal to the searched device via the antenna Information on the estimated distance and direction, estimating the distance between the own device and the searched device and the direction of the searched device viewed from the own device using the signal received by the receiving means
  • Control means for displaying the operation button the operation button is disposed on a first end side of the first surface of the housing from the center of the housing, and the antenna is disposed from the center of the housing. Opposite the first end There is arranged on the second end portion side, the concave or convex portion in the center or side of the second surface which is opposite side of the first surface is provided, a configuration.
  • the search device of the above embodiment is a search device capable of communicating with a plurality of search target devices, and includes a transmission means for transmitting a call signal to the search target device, and the search target corresponding to the call signal.
  • a configuration is adopted in which a paging signal for transmitting a response signal to the searched device or a paging signal for transmitting response signals to a plurality of searched devices is selectively generated and output to the transmitting means.
  • the control unit when one search target device is instructed as a search target by the user, the control unit is configured to identify the own device identification information, the search target search device identification information, The paging signal including information requesting the searched device to transmit identification information and timing information indicating the transmission timing of the response signal to the searched device is generated and output to the transmitting means, and the receiving device A means takes the structure which receives the said response signal in the time including the transmission timing of the said timing information.
  • the control unit identifies the identification information of the own device and all the search target devices. Generating the paging signal including information for requesting transmission of information and outputting the paging signal to the transmitting unit; and the receiving unit receives the response signal for a predetermined time after the paging signal is transmitted. Take.
  • the control means when a plurality of search target devices registered in advance are instructed as search targets by the user, the control means includes the identification information of the own device and the pre-registered multiple Generating a call signal including information requesting transmission of identification information to the searched device and outputting the call signal to the transmission means, and the reception means for a predetermined time after the call signal is transmitted. The response signal is received.
  • the reception unit receives the call signal from another search device, and the control unit
  • the response signal including the identification information of the machine and the identification information of the other search device is generated and output to the transmission means, and the transmission means sends the response signal for the call signal to the other search device. Send, take the configuration.
  • the present invention is suitable for use in a search device for searching the position of another communication device and a relay device that communicates with the search device.

Abstract

　L'objet de la présente invention consiste à accroitre, par comparaison avec l'état de la technique, les probabilités de découverte d'une victime d'accident d'alpinisme, ou analogue, et à raccourcir le temps écoulé jusqu'à la découverte. En mode veille, un dispositif de balise (2) fournit, à chaque intervalle parmi des premiers intervalles, de l'énergie électrique à des composants et exécute un traitement de réception pendant une première période (321). Un dispositif de recherche (1) qui est entré en mode recherche émet de manière répétée des signaux d'appel pendant une troisième période (312) plus longue que le premier intervalle. Le dispositif de balise (2), lors de la réception d'un signal d'appel pendant la première période (321), émet un signal de réponse qui comprend des informations d'identification le concernant, et analogues, pendant une quatrième période (322). Chaque fois qu'un signal de réponse est reçu, le dispositif de recherche (1) utilise le signal de réponse pour estimer la distance et la direction du dispositif de balise (2), et affiche sur un écran des informations d'identification du dispositif de balise (2) et des informations se rapportant à la distance et à la direction du dispositif de balise (2).
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