WO2017091877A1

WO2017091877A1 - On-board monitoring and safety apparatus and system for vehicles

Info

Publication number: WO2017091877A1
Application number: PCT/BR2016/050147
Authority: WO
Inventors: Ricardo Alberto Sanchez PAGOLA
Original assignee: Skydock Participações Ltda.
Priority date: 2015-12-03
Filing date: 2016-06-27
Publication date: 2017-06-08
Also published as: BR102015030304A2

Abstract

A monitoring and active/passive safety system for automotive transport minimizes/reduces the risks resulting from an overburdened road network, ensures a more responsible traffic environment, and is aimed at government bodies and companies specifically interested in the automobile industry (for example, insurance companies). A highly resistant device is disclosed for recording and transmitting information on the position, path, behaviour, sound, images and other important data on the automobile vehicles. Two hardware platforms are considered for this solution: (i) computer; (ii) smartphone with an Apple, Android or other operating system.

Description

^« VEHICLE MGNITGRAM AND SAFETY VESSEL SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEM"

Application field

The increasing intensity of traffic in large cities has caused a considerable increase in motor vehicle accidents, resulting in stratospheric spending for administrative institutions around the world. IBGE data show that traffic in Brazil kills more than 40m.il per year - three times higher than the civil war in Syria, while thousands more are hospitalized annually (201,000 injured in 2014) and compensated by Insurance DPVAT (in 2014, 52,200 death and 596,000 disability claims). To get an idea of the resulting cost, in Brazil alone, in December 2014, health expenses linked to traffic accidents already represented 2% of the country's GDP. But the phenomenon is not unique to our country, and is already seen by the UN as an epidemic that must be urgently reversed.

Many initiatives are already being taken by the automobile industry to minimize or mitigate traffic hazards, but the field of action is still very exposed and there is room for technologies that are able to reduce the likelihood of accidents or accidents and / or their effects. eventual results.

[003] Another field for exploration is vehicle safety monitoring public and private. Many efforts are being invested in technologies that work to identify the real causes of an accident, identify culprits, help insurance companies assess the fault of their policyholders, help authorities investigate possible crime situations, among other activities related to safety. community in traffic.

[004] Much is also being discussed about what authorities can do to actively contribute to the reduction of occurrences and expenses resulting from traffic problems.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[005] Active / passive car safety monitoring and safety system to minimize / mitigate the risks resulting from an overloaded road network and ensure a more responsible road environment in an initiative aligned with government agencies and companies with specific industry interest (eg : insurers) .

High-strength device for recording and transferring information about positioning, trajectory, behavior, sound, images and other important car data. Two hardware platforms are being considered for the design of this solution: i. Computer ; ii. Smartphone with Apple, Android or other operating system. [007] The system is very comprehensive and fully parameterizable and has. The main objective is to drastically reduce the social and public cost of driving accidents, as well as improve the traffic safety of drivers. In addition, the idea is to make a major contribution to improving urban mobility and increasing the efficiency of people, freight and transport companies. goods . The project is an embedded computer that works:

a) As a black box, recording and storing and transmitting vehicle information (video, sounds, actual position, speed, date and time, among others) to servers to allow tracking and management of the car in. real time as well as the assessment and determination of the causes of a possible accident. In addition, this black box acts as a vehicle / driver security device and is capable of monitoring burglary, theft and kidnapping, an extremely useful solution for integrating systems connected to insurance centers and security departments, helping to collect data for possible investigation.

(b) as a car monitoring system where information is sent to a server so that it is used for various applications such as fleet control and for the purpose of driver safety; c) As a road network management system, allowing the control of vehicles, fleets and traffic flow by automating the identification of road irregularities and the collection of fines, bringing more agility to the administrative process and increasing traffic safety.

WO2014047695 describes a system in which it functions as a black box for vehicles and monitors the information sent to a central server. This device has several functionalities such as GPS, displacement monitoring, speed control, among others. Furthermore, the described system has several applications such as minimizing errors resulting from traffic accidents and alerting the necessary people and authorities when there is a danger.

[009] Document KR20130113838 describes a black box for vehicles using an embedded system with various applications such as C4PS, video system, audio system, Wi-Fi router, among others. The system described aims to prevent traffic accidents.

[0010] Document KR20140028891 describes a vehicle system which has a real time video system, an internal vehicle monitoring and diagnostics system. Still, it has a communication system 3G and works as a system. monitoring where information is sent to a central server.

Document KR20040016533 describes a device that acts as a black box for vehicles in which it has a system that controls speeding by transmitting the information to a server run by traffic regulators. Thus, one of the objectives of the system is to prevent traffic accidents.

PURPOSE OF THE INVENTION

The present invention aims to overcome the disadvantages of the state of the art by proposing the following solutions:

[0013] - Systems of fines:

Other systems do not have. This is not a trivial matter, since a complete system is required to update the data of all public roads and check the peculiarities of each one against the action of the vehicle, and thus check whether or not an infraction has been committed.

[0015] - Sending video and sound information to the switch in real time when Wifi, 3G / 4G or other broadband technology is available.

[0016] In the patent, the main communication mechanism is GSM.

In addition to GSM in this proposal others are used. [0018] - The system checks the availability of

3G / 4G, Wifi or other broadband technology to send data. If not available buffers to send when available.

[0019] - Station monitoring the vehicle in detail with bi-directional communication between the station and the vehicle.

DETAIL OF EACH OPERATING MODE

Similar to the aircraft black box, it is a system for collecting, storing (for a set period of time) and transmitting complete information such as positioning, displacement, velocity, acceleration, deceleration, lateral movements, images from internal and external cameras. , audio, peripheral sensor response, car computer information, etc; The aim is to assist in identifying, assessing and determining causes in accident, crime and other events, while facilitating intelligent and holistic vehicle management. The system would have a high strength structure and with. battery life for proper operation and broad reliability. Target Audience. * Law enforcement, judicial authorities, experts, insurance companies, families intent on protecting each other, users who value safety, etc.

® continuous and relatively inexpensive assessment of driver behavior and use of the vehicle, which is difficult to evaluate otherwise - for various purposes;

• more reliable and objective driving data collection;

2. CAR MONITORING

[0021] System that sends information from one or more cars to a server, allowing the driver (s) and the fleet as a whole to be monitored, promoting greater safety and assertiveness when traveling. By determining driver behavior, you can use the data to set up a new driver risk assessment program, which can be very useful for insurance companies, for example. In addition, the system acts as a security assistant, alerting the server of any traffic or even criminal occurrence.

Users: Police Authorities (190),

Rescue (192), private security companies, fleet managers, insurance companies, family members, etc.

* Tool that enables driver monitoring in the case of large-scale fleet and car management, increasing safety and reducing accident rates and operating costs for private companies, meeting their legal and environmental obligations as well as as reducing the probability of. any traffic tickets;

Audience * Police authorities (190), Rescue (192), private security companies, fleet managers, insurance companies, family members, etc.

• More effective method for assessing insurance premiums to be given to drivers compared to the current method of valuation based on driver age or gender and other relative indicators.

Target Audience: Insurance Companies

® Security Assistant. system that automatically alerts one. pre-defined central server about a possible traffic event so that it can monitor the situation. The system will also have a panic button, with various features, to report own and third party accidents (with or without victims), theft, kidnapping, suspicious situations, etc. in such a way that the central server can monitor the situations, even assuming the vehicle audio and video to take the appropriate actions.

Target Audience: Law enforcement authorities (190), Rescue (192), private security companies, fleet managers, insurance companies, families, etc.

® Driver Monitoring: Device allows you to connect various sensors that can monitor and detect driver behaviors such as drowsiness, driving under the influence of alcohol or prohibited substances, etc. The system can be parameterized so that in each situation a specific action plan such as beeping, informing a central server or even shutting down and / or locking the vehicle is executed.

Audience * Police authorities (190), private security companies, fleet administrators, family members, etc.

® FLEET CONTROL SYSTEM: The system passes all information to a pre-defined central server, which takes full control of the fleet, using the communication, audio and video system to exchange information between the controller and the vehicles of the company. fleet.

Target Audience. * Fleet managers, transportation companies, bus companies, mechanical assistance, family members, etc.

»PREVENTIVE MECHANICAL SYSTEM: Using the vehicle diagnostics system, the system, in addition to informing the driver by audio and / or video, sends to the central server predetermined details of the mechanical defect. The central can initiate corrective measures remotely, ask for mechanical assistance, call the insurance, the manufacturer, the dealership, etc.

Target Audience: Drivers, fleet managers, insurance companies, assemblers, etc.

* REA IVO MECHANICAL SYSTEM: A tire pressure sensor can be attached to the tires, informing the driver (and center) when something is wrong and is their exchange is required. It is also possible to identify engine temperature increases by indicating a plan of action or by warning the control panel.

Audience t Drivers, fleet managers, insurance companies, assemblers, etc.

»NATURE INCIDENT SENSORS: coupled sensor mode that indicates flood or fire situations, warning the center and driver and triggering a parameterizable action plan.

Audience% Drivers, fleet managers, insurance companies, assemblers, etc.

3. ROAD MESH MANAGEMENT

[0023] System with features that allow the management and monitoring of large automobile fleets, in a much wider universe as would be of interest to municipalities, governments, etc. The goal is to allow. Traffic engineering companies can more safely and efficiently manage and manage traffic while minimizing the burdens on government agencies. From the collection of specific data it is possible to identify traffic analytics for the most diverse applications, such as traffic light management, creation of alternative routes, as well as automating the inspection processes and imposing fines on vehicles, among others.

, ¾.jj ϋ, "* 3L oes * ® Automation of the system of fines and collections, streamlining the operation and. increasing traffic control to regulate vehicle behavior and prevent recurring misconduct accidents while driving, curbing crashes and penalizing the offender.

* Tool to control drivers with less experience, either by rules imposed by the Legislation itself;

Public-alwo: Traffic regulators, DETRAN, road police, city halls, governments, etc.

* Analysis tool that allows you to collect a large amount of

information based on real-life occurrences, which may be used to analyze high number of claims points - TRAFFIC ANALYTICS for the use of authorities;

Target Audience ; Traffic regulators, DETRAN, road police, city halls, governments, etc.

* Analysis tool that allows you to analyze the typical behavior of

drivers, making it possible to make changes to the level of training given to them - TRAFFIC ANALYTICS

Target Audience: Traffic Regulatory Authorities, DETRAN, Road Police, City Halls, Governments, etc. * Speed Control: The system monitors the speed of a vehicle and compares it with the allowed speed of the road the vehicle is on. The system informs the driver that it is above the permitted speed by audio and / or video and asks to lower the speed to the allowed speed by "X" seconds (parameter). If the system remains longer than "X" seconds above the "Y"% (parameter) limit allowed, the system reports to a pre-established server the infraction to issue an electronic ticket. The server can inform the driver by audio or video that has just been fined for exceeding the speed of "Y" in "N" R $.

Target Audience: Traffic regulators, DETRAN, road police, city halls, etc.

* Control of other traffic violations. In addition to the control of. speed other violations can be checked automatically, such as counter-hand, no left turn, no U turn, no double yellow stripe, etc. It is within the scope that external cameras can be used to detect infringements of their own (such as advancing red beacon) or of third parties (such as unnecessary conversion). In all these cases the system communicates to a pre-established server the infraction to issue an electronic fine. The server can inform the driver by audio or video that has just been fined for committing such an infraction in "N" R $. Communication must work even to warn third vehicles. Target Audience: Traffic Regulatory Authorities, DETRAN, Road Police, City Halls, Governments, etc.

* Traffic Monitoring: The predefined central server receives the position and speed information of many or all vehicles, feeding a GIS - Geographic Information System, to evaluate the traffic flow on urban and highways. The idea is that the system indicates the most appropriate speed in the traffic situation, so that the vehicle moves continuously avoiding the "stop" waves, allowing a smarter flow on the roads. In addition, the system can indicate alternative routes, accurately inform time for each route, and even manage lighthouses, traffic warden distribution, etc. This feature is well suited for crisis management.

Target Audience * Traffic, Urban Mobility, DERSA, City, State, Union, Fleet Administrators, Logistics, etc.

* Transit control system: The system passes all information to a predefined central server, which in addition to taking full control of the fleet, publishes the information necessary for users to have access to routes, stopping points, time routes, waiting time at the point and location of the chosen transport. Audience: Public transport companies, governments, municipalities, etc.

[0024] Figure 1 shows the complete system operating flowchart.

Figure 2 illustrates the subsystem (A) that can be implemented by replacing the embedded computer (1) with a smartphone.

DETAILS OF SYSTEM FUNCTIONS

The system consists of 4 parts: (A) Embedded System, (B) Primary Server, (C) Monitoring System, and (D) SMS Server.

Subsystem (A) is located on the vehicle and manages various devices located on the vehicles. It communicates via computer network when in an area that has coverage (3G, 4G, ifi and etc) or by SMS in areas with restricted GSM coverage.

Subsystem (A) has an embedded computer (1) that can be connected to various peripherals such as external cameras and. (2), microphones, screens, antennas, media center (3), car computer, sensors, etc. Subsystem (A) can be implemented by replacing the Embedded Computer (1} with a smartphone as illustrated (A - smartphone), in which case the smartphone will be responsible for managing subsystem (A). Subsystem (A) will feature mobile cellular connection and will have several functionalities as described below:

-Geolocation (8) - GPS provides information about vehicle location, speed and altitude;

- Motion and Acceleration Mode (4) - Accelerometer and Gyroscope: Module that provides information about the acceleration, deceleration, and lateral movements of the car; It allows to analyze the way the vehicle is driven and to assist in claims.

- Speed Control - cross vehicle data (current speed) with digital map data (maximum allowed road speed) determining whether it is above or within the set parameters (Functionality performed by (13) and, (14);

Speed control may be integrated with a system of fines feeding other systems related to public traffic control.

In addition to storing the vehicle's location and speed when it was above speed, the system informs the driver that it is above the speed limit.

Video: Internal and external camera system for image storage (2); - Audio: Two-way audio system inside the vehicle. Optional exterior;

- Communication - encrypted communication system (7) with parameterizable operation; information sharing with central server (6) bidirectionally; GSM compatible system (sending data via SMS messages), 3G, 4G and wifi (or other) system;

-Pilot - warnings via audio and video on the car screen and / or additional screen.

Panic Button: System to report own accidents, from. third parties, robberies, kidnappings, etc;

- Claim Detection (10): Driver and central server warning system from car alarm and collision sensors, tire pressure, flood, fire, etc.

- Vehicle Monitoring and Internal Diagnosis Systema (9): Interface with the vehicle's on-board diagnostics (ODB) system;

Car-to-car communication - vehicle-to-vehicle calling system, allowing license plate calls (through service providers) of mobile telephony). Parameterizable for security and privacy preservation purposes;

- Wi-Fi router (7) - replicate WIFI signal for personal use in the car and / or expand the infrastructure _and Internet in the city, through a partnership with internet or telephone service providers. cl

internal and external (10): for example, plate recognition system to fine, parking sensors, among others.

Black Box (5) - Module for storing all vehicle data. It is stored in a sturdy device to collision, fire and water proof d ^1. It has similar functionality to aircraft black box.

Subsystem (B) is a data server that stores and processes data from vehicles. Subsystem (B) is connected to the internet and in addition to receiving vehicle data, communicating with SMS server (D) and monitoring clients (D), it can be connected to other systems such as vehicle control system. traffic, fines. (B) It has a GIS module (Geographic Information System, where information on direction - single or double track and direction) (11) and maximum road speed. This module is automatically updatable. and allows maximum limits to be updated by weather conditions (eg fog} or roads with access temporarily not allowed.

[0033] (B) - It also has a prudent steering module and fines (12). It confronts the vehicle information with the data of (11) and verifies that the vehicle is not breaking the speed limit or the direction of the road. The server may be connected to a public transit system over the internet, allowing traffic control as well as fines. You can also inform the driver of your vehicle about your irregularity and send the maximum speed limit to (A) so that the autopilot is within the allowed speed on the current road (or highway).

Subsystem (C) is a vehicle monitoring system. It is connected to the main server and also to vehicles via the internet. Multiple clients can simultaneously connect to the server. The customer allows two-way communication with the vehicle, presents information about subsystem sensors (A) as well as internal and external audio, internal and external video and still images. In addition you can receive notifications of accident and panic, as well as mechanical failures. Communication is bidirectional and messages (text and / or sound) and images / video can be sent to the vehicle. In its user interface is also presented a map (13) showing the trajectories performed by the vehicles, their current position and speed. It also features the steering system prudent and many, that. displays the positions where the vehicle broke the law. The module information (4) is used to record whether the vehicle is being driven well and / or if there have been any accidents.

Subsystem (D) is an SMS server, it receives the message processes and forwards it to subsystem (B).

The invention proposed herein is not limited to the above embodiments, but other embodiments may be considered, particularly in view of new technologies for the same purpose, of the 4 subsystems, the features of the following claims being covered by the scope of the present invention. invention.

Claims

1. "EMBEDDED VEHICLE MONITORING AND SAFETY SYSTEM", characterized by the system being composed of 4 parts: (A) embedded system, (B) Main server, (C) monitoring system and (D) SMS server, where: subsystem (A) is located on the vehicle and management of other devices located on vehicles, subsystem (B) is a data server that stores and processes data from vehicles, subsystem (B) is connected to the internet and beyond. From receiving vehicle data, communicating with SMS server (D) and with monitoring clients (D), it can be connected with. other systems such as traffic control system, fines, subsystem (C) is a vehicle monitoring system, connected to the main server and also to vehicles over the internet, multiple clients can simultaneously connect to the server, the subsystem (D ) is an SMS server, it receives the messages processes and forwards to subsystem (B),

2, "Vessel Vessel Monitoring and Security System" according to claim 1, characterized in that subsystem (A) communicates via computer network when in an area having coverage (3G, 4G, ifi and etc.) or otherwise. SMS in areas with restricted GSM coverage, subsystem (A) has an embedded computer (1) that can be connected to various peripherals such as external and internal cameras (2), microphones, screens, antennas, multimedia center (3), car computer, sensors, etc., where subsystem (A) can be implemented by replacing the embedded computer (1) with an artphone as illustrated (A - smartphone), in which case the smartphone will be responsible for subsystem management (A), subsystem (A) will feature a mobile cellular connection and will have a variety of functionality as follows:

-Movement and acceleration monitoring

(4) - Accelerometer and gyroscope: Module that provides information about the acceleration, deceleration, and lateral movements of the car; allows you to analyze how the vehicle is driven and assist in claims;

- Speed Control - cross vehicle data (current speed) with digital map data (maximum allowed road speed) determining whether it is above or within the set parameters (Functionality performed by (13) and (14));

Video: Internal and external camera system for image storage (2);

- Audio: In-vehicle (two-way) audio system, optional exterior l - Communication - encrypted communication system (7) with parameterizable operation; information sharing with central server (6) bidirectionally; GSM-compliant system ({sending data via SMS messages), 3G, 4G and wifi (or other) system;

-Pilot - issuing warnings via audio and video on the car screen and / or additional screen;

- Panic Button: System for reporting accidents of one's own, third parties, murders, kidnappings, etc .;

- Claims Detection (10): Warning system to the driver and the central server, coming from the car alarm, and from collision sensors, tire pressure, flood, fire, etc;

Vehicle Trim (9): Interface with the vehicle's on-board diagnostics (ODB) system;

-Carocar communication - vehicle-to-vehicle calling system, allowing license plate calls (via mobile phone service providers), configurable for security and privacy preservation; - Wi-Fi router (7) - replicate WI ~ FT signal for personal use in the car and / or expand the internet infrastructure in the city, by partnering with internet or telephony service providers;

- Choir compatibility. other internal and external sensors (10): for example, plate recognition system for fining, parking sensors, among others;

Black Box (5) - Module for storing all vehicle data, it is stored in a collision, fire and waterproof device, has similar functionality to aircraft black box.

3. "EMBEDDED VEHICLE MONITORING AND SAFETY SYSTEM" according to claim 1, characterized in that subsystem (B) has a GIS (Geographic Information System) module, where information on direction - single or dual carriageway. and direction) (11) and maximum road speed, this module is automatically upgradeable and allows maximum limits to be updated by weather conditions (eg fog) or roads with temporarily disallowed access, and subsystem (B) also has a prudent steering module and fines (12), it confronts vehicle information with GIS data (11) and verifies that the vehicle is not breaking the speed limit or In the direction of the road, the server may be connected to a public transit system over the internet, allowing traffic control as well as fines, may also inform the driver of the vehicle of its irregularity and send the maximum speed limit to subsystem (A) , so that the autopilot is within the allowable speed on the current vi (or road).

"EMBEDDED VEHICLE MONITORING AND SAFETY SYSTEM" according to claim 1, characterized in that the subsystem (C) the customer permits two-way communication with. the vehicle, providing information concerning the subsystem sensors (A) as well as internal and external audio, internal and external video and estát1CS.S _f cllém images that can receive notifications of accident and panic, as well as mechanical failures, communication is bidirectional and messages (text and / or sound) and images / video can be sent to the vehicle in its interface with. The user is also presented with a map (13) showing the trajectories made by the vehicles, their current position and speed. It also presents the prudent steering system and fines, which presents the positions where the vehicle has broken the law, information about the module (4) are used to record whether the vehicle is doing well. conducted and / or if there were any accidents.

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