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EP1962252A1 - Telematic box for automobile assistance and vehicle equipped with such a box - Google Patents

Telematic box for automobile assistance and vehicle equipped with such a box Download PDF

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EP1962252A1
EP1962252A1 EP08151048A EP08151048A EP1962252A1 EP 1962252 A1 EP1962252 A1 EP 1962252A1 EP 08151048 A EP08151048 A EP 08151048A EP 08151048 A EP08151048 A EP 08151048A EP 1962252 A1 EP1962252 A1 EP 1962252A1
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Michael Coudyser
Samuel Chabernaud
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  • the invention relates to automotive assistance telematic services used in vehicles to allow access to external services.
  • These services include a telematic vehicle assistance unit in the vehicle. They are particularly used to report to a remote help desk a vehicle with a need for assistance.
  • the invention relates more specifically to the shock resistance of the telematic housing and its ability to operate autonomously.
  • the development of these telematics vehicle assistance units has been parallel to the development of mobile telephony and generally uses mobile phone features for communication between the box and the external services.
  • the latest generation of boxes typically consists of a mobile phone module typically compliant with the GSM standard (Global System for Mobile Communications ) or any other mobile phone standard.
  • This communication module is often coupled to a geo-positioning module to precisely locate the vehicle, with or without the active assistance of an occupant. In this way, it is possible to offer assistance services where the telematic vehicle assistance unit is able to contact a service center in the event of a problem occurring in the vehicle. The assistance center can then trigger help and help the occupant of the vehicle.
  • the assistance service tries to generally to communicate with the vehicle or its occupant in order to obtain details on the type of problem, its causes and its degree of seriousness.
  • these boxes are generally connected to the audio system of the vehicle so as to allow a hands-free type of communication, that is to say without requiring the manipulation of the housing or an accessory that should be bring to the ear where we should talk.
  • These boxes send the geographical position of the vehicle, for example through a SMS short message service to the assistance center and trigger a communication, when the vehicle detects the occurrence of a problem.
  • such a housing can be connected to the airbag device and trigger a communication when one of these cushions is triggered usually means an accident.
  • a housing is, for example, described in the patent application published under the number US 2002/0075165 A1 .
  • This box uses an external antenna for its communication module, another for its geo-positioning module. It is also connected to the audio system and an external microphone for the organization of a hands-free communication.
  • the invention aims to solve the above problems by integrating into a car assistance unit the main organs necessary for its operation and more particularly the integration of a microphone and a loudspeaker allowing the operation of a car. autonomous hands-free mode independent of external organs of sound reproduction or sound recording.
  • the housing will also integrate the antennas of its communication module and its geo-positioning module and a power source, such as a battery.
  • the car assistance unit increases in operating autonomy, to allow fully autonomous operation in certain embodiments of the invention.
  • the invention provides a high level of operational safety.
  • Each built-in feature reduces the risk of the casing failing in the event of a violent shock.
  • This integration also improves the simplicity of implementation of the functionality.
  • the present invention relates to a telematic vehicle assistance unit intended to be installed within a vehicle and to signal a need for assistance of the vehicle to a remote assistance center, including means for geo- positioning the vehicle to inform the assistance center on the geographical location of the vehicle; means of communication between the vehicle and the assistance center for transmitting data to the assistance center, such as the geographical location of the vehicle, and establishing a voice communication between the vehicle and the assistance center, and which is characterized in that it comprises, integrated into the housing, means of sound reproduction and sound recording for voice communication.
  • the housing further comprises an integrated power supply means for powering the housing independently of the main power supply of the vehicle.
  • the housing further includes means for maintaining the load of the integrated power supply means using the main power supply of the vehicle.
  • the housing further comprises, integrated into the housing, the antenna for the communication means and the antenna for the vehicle geo-positioning means.
  • the invention also relates to a motor vehicle comprising a telematic car assistance unit as described above.
  • the invention is based on the fact that the more the telematic car assistance unit is autonomous, so the less it calls for its operation to external organs, the risk of non-operation of the housing in case of significant impact is limited.
  • the invention therefore aims to allow, as far as possible, the operation of the automotive telematics box after a significant impact of the vehicle.
  • the operation of these boxes is based on a communication following a problem of the vehicle or one of the occupants of the vehicle with a help desk.
  • This communication can be carried out at the initiative of a vehicle occupant by the support of a button generally disposed close to the driver in the driving position. But it can also be performed automatically by a problem detection by the housing.
  • the housing can be connected to the airbag system to trigger a call when they are actuated. Indeed, the actuation of these cushions means that the vehicle is subject to shock and therefore likely to be the victim of an accident.
  • the communication may take the form of sending a short text message (SMS for Short Message Service in English or Service de succinct messages) sent to the center managing the helpdesk and containing data, such as the geographical location of the vehicle.
  • SMS Short Message Service
  • the help desk tries to enter into a voice communication with an occupant of the vehicle to try to diagnose the problem and trigger appropriate assistance.
  • an occupant can communicate with the help desk without having to manipulate the housing or control interface of that housing. It is therefore advantageous that this communication can take place, even in case of malfunction of the audio system integrated in the vehicle.
  • the invention therefore proposes the integration of a microphone and a loudspeaker into the telematic box to enable the hands-free mode of the box to be operated under any circumstances.
  • the box also comprises the antennas enabling the communication module and the geo-positioning module to function.
  • the telematic box preferably comprises an autonomous power supply means such as a battery allowing its operation in the case where the main power supply of the vehicle would no longer be able to power the housing.
  • the charge of this battery is maintained by the main power supply of the vehicle.
  • the telematic automotive assistance unit referenced 1 is connected to two buttons and a light-emitting diode, referenced 2, located in the cockpit within range of the driver. In this way, these buttons are easily accessible by the driver in case of problems to trigger the function alarm.
  • the housing is also powered by the main battery represented by the arrow 11, connected to the power supply 9.
  • An internal secondary battery 8 is integrated in the housing and allows the supply in case of malfunction of the external power supply 11.
  • the management block of the data bus 10 is connected to the bus of the vehicle 12.
  • the box is under the main control of the GSM module 6.
  • GSM module 6 any other system radio communication can be used in the context of the invention, in particular the new mobile telephony standards such as the Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) or other.
  • This module is connected to the airbag system 13, but it can also be connected to any device for the detection of a damage or accident or any other problem occurring in the vehicle or in the vehicle.
  • UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
  • a geo-positioning module for example of the GPS 7 type, is connected to the control module 6.
  • This module 7 enables the module to be supplied to the module control vehicle location information, in this way, the housing is able to provide the assistance center data relating to the geographical location of the vehicle with a need for assistance. It is also possible to use geo-positioning means provided by the cellular mobile telephone system, although these are generally less accurate.
  • the control module 6 of the autonomous telematic box is also connected to a radio communication antenna 14. This antenna is preferably mounted integrated in the box so as to limit the need for a connection beam that would be necessary for connection to an antenna external. In addition, this antenna remains usable, even in case of accident while an external antenna may be damaged, and even if the housing is torn from its support and thus disconnected from any external body. This integrated antenna 14 therefore contributes to the autonomous use of the telematic box.
  • an integrated antenna 15 is connected to the geo-positioning module 7.
  • This antenna 15 also contributes to allow autonomous use of the housing.
  • a smart card contains the information on the identity of the user, this card is in the form of a SIM card 3 (Subscriber Identity Module in English), integrated into the housing.
  • SIM card Subscriber Identity Module in English
  • the telematic boxes are generally connected to the audio system of the vehicle and can manage a so-called hands-free communication.
  • the embodiment of the invention provides for the integration of a loudspeaker 4 and a microphone 5, also integrated in the telematic box. This integration allows the autonomy of the housing and its operation independently of external organs. In this way, even in the case where the housing is torn from its support, for example during an accident, the housing remains functional and allows voice communication between a vehicle occupant and a rescue center.

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Abstract

The case (1) has vehicle geo - positioning modules (7) informing an assistance centre of a geographical location of a vehicle, and a global system for mobile communication module (6) communicating between the vehicle and the assistance centre permitting to transmit the data to pass to the assistance centre. The geographical location of the vehicle establishes a voice call between the vehicle and the assistance centre, and a loud speaker (4) and a microphone (5) are integrated into the case for permitting the voice communication.

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L'invention concerne les services télématiques d'assistance automobile utilisés dans les véhicules pour permettre l'accès à des services extérieurs.The invention relates to automotive assistance telematic services used in vehicles to allow access to external services.

Ces services, basés sur un échange de données entre le véhicule ou l'un de ses occupants avec un service distant, comprennent un boîtier télématique d'assistance automobile dans le véhicule. Ils sont particulièrement utilisés pour signaler à un centre d'assistance distant un véhicule ayant un besoin d'assistance.These services, based on a data exchange between the vehicle or one of its occupants with a remote service, include a telematic vehicle assistance unit in the vehicle. They are particularly used to report to a remote help desk a vehicle with a need for assistance.

L'invention concerne plus précisément la résistance aux chocs du boîtier télématique et sa capacité de fonctionnement autonome.The invention relates more specifically to the shock resistance of the telematic housing and its ability to operate autonomously.

Le développement de ces boîtiers télématiques d'assistance automobile s'est fait parallèlement au développement de la téléphonie mobile et utilise généralement des fonctionnalités téléphoniques mobiles pour la communication entre le boîtier et les services extérieurs. La dernière génération de boîtiers se compose généralement d'un module de téléphonie mobile typiquement conforme à la norme GSM (Global System for Mobile communications en anglais ou Groupe Spécial Mobile) ou à toute autre norme de téléphonie mobile. Ce module de communication est souvent couplé à un module de géo-positionnement permettant de localiser précisément le véhicule, avec ou sans l'aide active d'un occupant. De cette manière, il est possible de proposer des services d'assistance où le boîtier télématique d'assistance automobile est en mesure de contacter un centre d'assistance en cas de problème survenant au véhicule. Le centre d'assistance peut alors déclencher des secours et venir en aide à l'occupant du véhicule. Pour permettre une meilleure prise en charge des problèmes pouvant survenir et cibler le type d'assistance dont l'occupant du véhicule a besoin, le service d'assistance tente généralement d'entrer en communication avec le véhicule ou son occupant de manière à obtenir des précisions sur le type de problème, ses causes et son degré de gravité. Pour ce faire, ces boîtiers sont généralement connectés au système audio du véhicule de manière à permettre une communication de type « mains libres », c'est-à-dire sans nécessiter la manipulation du boîtier ou d'un accessoire que l'on devrait porter à l'oreille où dans lequel on devrait parler. Ces boîtiers envoient la position géographique du véhicule, par exemple à travers un service de messages succincts dit SMS, vers le centre d'assistance et déclenchent une communication, lorsque le véhicule détecte l'occurrence d'un problème. Par exemple, un tel boîtier peut être connecté au dispositif de coussin gonflable de sécurité (airbag en anglais) et déclencher une communication lorsqu'un de ces coussins est déclenché signifiant généralement un accident. Un tel boîtier est, par exemple, décrit dans la demande de brevet publiée sous le numéro US 2002/0075165 A1 . Ce boîtier utilise une antenne externe pour son module de communication, une autre pour son module de géo-positionnement. Il est également connecté au système audio et à un micro externe pour l'organisation d'une communication « mains libres ».The development of these telematics vehicle assistance units has been parallel to the development of mobile telephony and generally uses mobile phone features for communication between the box and the external services. The latest generation of boxes typically consists of a mobile phone module typically compliant with the GSM standard (Global System for Mobile Communications ) or any other mobile phone standard. This communication module is often coupled to a geo-positioning module to precisely locate the vehicle, with or without the active assistance of an occupant. In this way, it is possible to offer assistance services where the telematic vehicle assistance unit is able to contact a service center in the event of a problem occurring in the vehicle. The assistance center can then trigger help and help the occupant of the vehicle. In order to better deal with problems that may arise and to target the type of assistance that the occupant of the vehicle needs, the assistance service tries to generally to communicate with the vehicle or its occupant in order to obtain details on the type of problem, its causes and its degree of seriousness. To do this, these boxes are generally connected to the audio system of the vehicle so as to allow a hands-free type of communication, that is to say without requiring the manipulation of the housing or an accessory that should be bring to the ear where we should talk. These boxes send the geographical position of the vehicle, for example through a SMS short message service to the assistance center and trigger a communication, when the vehicle detects the occurrence of a problem. For example, such a housing can be connected to the airbag device and trigger a communication when one of these cushions is triggered usually means an accident. Such a housing is, for example, described in the patent application published under the number US 2002/0075165 A1 . This box uses an external antenna for its communication module, another for its geo-positioning module. It is also connected to the audio system and an external microphone for the organization of a hands-free communication.

Or, il arrive que la violence du choc à l'origine du déclenchement de la fonction de sécurité du boîtier soit telle que les organes extérieurs coopérant avec le boîtier d'assistance automobile pour assurer son fonctionnement sont endommagés ou que le boîtier soit arraché de son support et ce faisant, rendant toute communication inopérationnelle.However, it sometimes happens that the violence of the shock at the origin of the triggering of the security function of the housing is such that the outer members cooperating with the car assistance unit to ensure its operation are damaged or that the housing is torn off its support and thereby making any communication inoperative.

L'invention vise à résoudre les problèmes précédents par l'intégration dans un boîtier d'assistance automobile des principaux organes nécessaires à son fonctionnement et plus particulièrement l'intégration d'un microphone et d'un haut-parleur permettant le fonctionnement d'un mode « mains libres » autonome indépendant d'organes extérieurs de restitution sonore ou de prise de son. Préférentiellement, le boîtier intégrera également les antennes de son module de communication et de son module de géo-positionnement ainsi qu'une source d'énergie, comme une batterie.The invention aims to solve the above problems by integrating into a car assistance unit the main organs necessary for its operation and more particularly the integration of a microphone and a loudspeaker allowing the operation of a car. autonomous hands-free mode independent of external organs of sound reproduction or sound recording. Preferably, the housing will also integrate the antennas of its communication module and its geo-positioning module and a power source, such as a battery.

De la sorte, le boîtier d'assistance automobile gagne en autonomie de fonctionnement, jusqu'à permettre un fonctionnement totalement autonome dans certains modes de réalisation de l'invention. Ainsi, l'invention assure un niveau de sûreté de fonctionnement élevé. Chaque fonctionnalité intégrée diminue les risques de non-fonctionnement du boîtier en cas de choc violent. Cette intégration améliore également la simplicité de mise en oeuvre de la fonctionnalité.In this way, the car assistance unit increases in operating autonomy, to allow fully autonomous operation in certain embodiments of the invention. Thus, the invention provides a high level of operational safety. Each built-in feature reduces the risk of the casing failing in the event of a violent shock. This integration also improves the simplicity of implementation of the functionality.

A cet effet, la présente invention concerne un boîtier télématique d'assistance automobile destiné à être installé au sein d'un véhicule et permettant de signaler un besoin d'assistance du véhicule à un centre d'assistance distant, comprenant des moyens de géo-positionnement du véhicule permettant de renseigner le centre d'assistance sur la localisation géographique du véhicule ; des moyens de communication entre le véhicule et le centre d'assistance permettant de transmettre au centre d'assistance des données, telles que la localisation géographique du véhicule, et d'établir une communication vocale entre le véhicule et le centre d'assistance, et qui est caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend, intégrés au boîtier, des moyens de restitution sonore et de prise de son permettant la communication vocale.To this end, the present invention relates to a telematic vehicle assistance unit intended to be installed within a vehicle and to signal a need for assistance of the vehicle to a remote assistance center, including means for geo- positioning the vehicle to inform the assistance center on the geographical location of the vehicle; means of communication between the vehicle and the assistance center for transmitting data to the assistance center, such as the geographical location of the vehicle, and establishing a voice communication between the vehicle and the assistance center, and which is characterized in that it comprises, integrated into the housing, means of sound reproduction and sound recording for voice communication.

Avantageusement, le boîtier comprend en outre un moyen d'alimentation intégré permettant l'alimentation du boîtier indépendamment de l'alimentation principale du véhicule.Advantageously, the housing further comprises an integrated power supply means for powering the housing independently of the main power supply of the vehicle.

Le boîtier comprend en outre des moyens de maintenir la charge du moyen d'alimentation intégré à l'aide de l'alimentation principale du véhicule.The housing further includes means for maintaining the load of the integrated power supply means using the main power supply of the vehicle.

De préférence, le boîtier comprend en outre, intégrées au boîtier, l'antenne servant aux moyens de communication et l'antenne servant aux moyens de géo-positionnement du véhicule.Preferably, the housing further comprises, integrated into the housing, the antenna for the communication means and the antenna for the vehicle geo-positioning means.

L'invention concerne également un véhicule automobile comprenant un boîtier télématique d'assistance automobile tel que décrit précédemment.The invention also relates to a motor vehicle comprising a telematic car assistance unit as described above.

L'invention sera mieux comprise, et d'autres buts, caractéristiques, détails et avantages de celle-ci apparaîtront plus clairement au cours de la description explicative qui va suivre faite en référence à la figure unique illustrant à titre d'exemple l'architecture générale du mode de réalisation de l'invention.The invention will be better understood, and other objects, features, details and advantages thereof will appear more clearly in the following explanatory description with reference to the single figure illustrating the architecture as an example. general embodiment of the invention.

L'invention se fonde sur le fait que plus le boîtier télématique d'assistance automobile est autonome, donc moins il fait appel pour son fonctionnement à des organes externes, plus le risque de non-fonctionnement du boîtier en cas de choc important est limité.The invention is based on the fact that the more the telematic car assistance unit is autonomous, so the less it calls for its operation to external organs, the risk of non-operation of the housing in case of significant impact is limited.

L'invention vise donc à permettre, autant que faire ce peut, le fonctionnement du boîtier télématique automobile après un choc important du véhicule.The invention therefore aims to allow, as far as possible, the operation of the automotive telematics box after a significant impact of the vehicle.

En effet, le fonctionnement de ces boîtiers est basé sur une communication consécutive à un problème du véhicule ou d'un des occupants du véhicule avec un service d'assistance. Cette communication peut être réalisée à l'initiative d'un occupant du véhicule par l'appui d'une touche généralement disposée à proximité du conducteur dans le poste de conduite. Mais elle peut également être réalisée automatiquement par une détection de problème par le boîtier. En particulier, le boîtier peut être relié au système de coussins gonflables de sécurité pour déclencher un appel lorsque ceux-ci sont actionnés. En effet, l'actionnement de ces coussins signifie que le véhicule est soumis à un choc et donc vraisemblablement victime d'un accident. La communication peut prendre la forme de l'envoi d'un message-texte court (SMS pour Short Message Service en anglais ou Service de messages succincts) envoyé au centre gérant le service d'assistance et comportant des données, telles que la localisation géographique du véhicule. Généralement, suite à la réception d'un message, le service d'assistance tente d'entrer en communication vocale avec un occupant du véhicule pour tenter un diagnostic du problème et déclencher une assistance adéquate. Cela se traduit par un appel à destination du module de téléphonie mobile compris dans le boîtier télématique pour un appel en mode « mains libres » au sein du véhicule. De cette façon, un occupant peut communiquer avec le service d'assistance sans avoir à manipuler le boîtier ou une interface de commande de ce boîtier. Il est donc avantageux que cette communication puisse prendre place, même en cas de disfonctionnement du système audio intégré au véhicule.Indeed, the operation of these boxes is based on a communication following a problem of the vehicle or one of the occupants of the vehicle with a help desk. This communication can be carried out at the initiative of a vehicle occupant by the support of a button generally disposed close to the driver in the driving position. But it can also be performed automatically by a problem detection by the housing. In particular, the housing can be connected to the airbag system to trigger a call when they are actuated. Indeed, the actuation of these cushions means that the vehicle is subject to shock and therefore likely to be the victim of an accident. The communication may take the form of sending a short text message (SMS for Short Message Service in English or Service de succinct messages) sent to the center managing the helpdesk and containing data, such as the geographical location of the vehicle. Usually, after receiving a message, the help desk tries to enter into a voice communication with an occupant of the vehicle to try to diagnose the problem and trigger appropriate assistance. This results in a call to the mobile phone module included in the telematic box for a call in "hands-free" mode within the vehicle. In this way, an occupant can communicate with the help desk without having to manipulate the housing or control interface of that housing. It is therefore advantageous that this communication can take place, even in case of malfunction of the audio system integrated in the vehicle.

L'invention propose donc l'intégration au boîtier télématique d'un microphone et d'un haut-parleur pour permettre le fonctionnement du mode « mains libres » du boîtier en toute circonstance. Préférentiellement, le boîtier comprend également les antennes permettant au module de communication et au module de géo-positionnement de fonctionner. Également, le boîtier télématique comprend préférentiellement un moyen d'alimentation autonome tel une batterie permettant son fonctionnement dans le cas où l'alimentation électrique principale du véhicule ne serait plus à même d'alimenter le boîtier. Avantageusement, dans un mode de fonctionnement normal, la charge de cette batterie est maintenue par l'alimentation principale du véhicule.The invention therefore proposes the integration of a microphone and a loudspeaker into the telematic box to enable the hands-free mode of the box to be operated under any circumstances. Preferably, the box also comprises the antennas enabling the communication module and the geo-positioning module to function. Also, the telematic box preferably comprises an autonomous power supply means such as a battery allowing its operation in the case where the main power supply of the vehicle would no longer be able to power the housing. Advantageously, in a normal operating mode, the charge of this battery is maintained by the main power supply of the vehicle.

Selon le mode de réalisation de l'invention représenté à la figure unique, le boîtier télématique d'assistance automobile référencé 1 est relié à deux boutons et une diode électroluminescente, référencés 2, situés dans l'habitacle à portée du conducteur. De cette façon, ces boutons sont facilement accessibles par le conducteur en cas de problème pour déclencher la fonction d'alarme. Le boîtier est également alimenté par la batterie principale représentée par la flèche 11, connectée au bloc d'alimentation 9. Une batterie secondaire interne 8 est intégrée au boîtier et en permet l'alimentation en cas de disfonctionnement de l'alimentation externe 11.According to the embodiment of the invention shown in the single figure, the telematic automotive assistance unit referenced 1 is connected to two buttons and a light-emitting diode, referenced 2, located in the cockpit within range of the driver. In this way, these buttons are easily accessible by the driver in case of problems to trigger the function alarm. The housing is also powered by the main battery represented by the arrow 11, connected to the power supply 9. An internal secondary battery 8 is integrated in the housing and allows the supply in case of malfunction of the external power supply 11.

Le bloc de gestion du bus de données 10 est connecté au bus du véhicule 12. Le boîtier est sous le contrôle principal du module GSM 6. Bien que l'exemple de réalisation décrive un module de communication basé sur la norme GSM, tout autre système de communication par radio peut être utilisé dans le cadre de l'invention, en particulier les nouvelles normes de téléphonie mobile comme l'UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System en anglais ou Système Universel de Télécommunications Mobiles) ou autre. Ce module est connecté au système de coussin de sécurité gonflable 13, mais il peut également être connecté sur tout dispositif permettant la détection d'une avarie ou d'un accident ou de tout autre problème survenant au véhicule ou au sein du véhicule. Lors d'un déclenchement du coussin de sécurité, un signal est envoyé au module de contrôle 6. Un module de géo-positionnement, par exemple du type GPS 7, est connecté au module de contrôle 6. Ce module 7 permet de fournir au module de contrôle une information sur la localisation du véhicule, de cette façon, le boîtier est à même de fournir au centre d'assistance des données relatives à la localisation géographique du véhicule ayant un besoin d'assistance. Il est également possible d'utiliser des moyens de géo-positionnement fournis par le système de téléphonie mobile cellulaire, bien que ceux-ci soient généralement moins précis. Le module de contrôle 6 du boîtier télématique autonome est également connecté à une antenne de communication radio 14. Cette antenne est préférentiellement montée intégrée au boîtier de façon à limiter la nécessité d'un faisceau de connexion qui serait nécessaire pour une connexion à une antenne externe. De plus, cette antenne reste utilisable, même en cas d'accident alors qu'une antenne externe peut être endommagée, et même si le boîtier est arraché de son support et donc déconnecté de tout organe extérieur. Cette antenne intégrée 14 contribue donc à permettre une utilisation autonome du boîtier télématique. De manière similaire, une antenne intégrée 15, est connectée au module de géo-positionnement 7. Cette antenne 15 contribue également à permettre une utilisation autonome du boîtier. Une carte à puce contient les informations sur l'identité de l'utilisateur, cette carte se présente sous la forme d'une carte SIM 3 (Subscriber Identity Module en anglais), intégrée au boîtier. Cette carte SIM est identique à celles qui sont utilisées dans les terminaux de téléphonie mobile et rend les mêmes services. Les boîtiers télématiques sont généralement reliés au système audio du véhicule et permettent de gérer une communication dite mains libres. Au contraire, le mode de réalisation de l'invention prévoit l'intégration d'un haut-parleur 4 et d'un microphone 5, également intégrés au boîtier télématique. Cette intégration permet l'autonomie du boîtier et son fonctionnement indépendamment d'organes extérieurs. De cette façon, même dans le cas où le boîtier serait arraché de son support, par exemple lors d'un accident, le boîtier reste fonctionnel et permet une communication vocale entre un occupant du véhicule et un centre de secours.The management block of the data bus 10 is connected to the bus of the vehicle 12. The box is under the main control of the GSM module 6. Although the example of embodiment describes a communication module based on the GSM standard, any other system radio communication can be used in the context of the invention, in particular the new mobile telephony standards such as the Universal Mobile Telecommunications System ( UMTS) or other. This module is connected to the airbag system 13, but it can also be connected to any device for the detection of a damage or accident or any other problem occurring in the vehicle or in the vehicle. During a triggering of the safety cushion, a signal is sent to the control module 6. A geo-positioning module, for example of the GPS 7 type, is connected to the control module 6. This module 7 enables the module to be supplied to the module control vehicle location information, in this way, the housing is able to provide the assistance center data relating to the geographical location of the vehicle with a need for assistance. It is also possible to use geo-positioning means provided by the cellular mobile telephone system, although these are generally less accurate. The control module 6 of the autonomous telematic box is also connected to a radio communication antenna 14. This antenna is preferably mounted integrated in the box so as to limit the need for a connection beam that would be necessary for connection to an antenna external. In addition, this antenna remains usable, even in case of accident while an external antenna may be damaged, and even if the housing is torn from its support and thus disconnected from any external body. This integrated antenna 14 therefore contributes to the autonomous use of the telematic box. Similarly, an integrated antenna 15 is connected to the geo-positioning module 7. This antenna 15 also contributes to allow autonomous use of the housing. A smart card contains the information on the identity of the user, this card is in the form of a SIM card 3 (Subscriber Identity Module in English), integrated into the housing. This SIM card is identical to those used in mobile phone terminals and provides the same services. The telematic boxes are generally connected to the audio system of the vehicle and can manage a so-called hands-free communication. On the contrary, the embodiment of the invention provides for the integration of a loudspeaker 4 and a microphone 5, also integrated in the telematic box. This integration allows the autonomy of the housing and its operation independently of external organs. In this way, even in the case where the housing is torn from its support, for example during an accident, the housing remains functional and allows voice communication between a vehicle occupant and a rescue center.

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Boîtier télématique d'assistance automobile (1) destiné à être installé au sein d'un véhicule et permettant de signaler un besoin d'assistance du véhicule à un centre d'assistance distant, ledit boîtier comprenant : - des moyens de géo-positionnement (7) du véhicule permettant de renseigner le centre d'assistance sur la localisation géographique du véhicule ; - des moyens (6) de communication entre le véhicule et le centre d'assistance permettant de transmettre au centre d'assistance des données, telles que la localisation géographique du véhicule, et d'établir une communication vocale entre le véhicule et le centre d'assistance ; caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend, intégrés au boîtier, des moyens de restitution sonore (4) et de prise de son (5) permettant la communication vocale.Telematic automotive assistance unit (1) intended to be installed within a vehicle and making it possible to signal a need for vehicle assistance to a remote assistance center, said box comprising: - Geo-positioning means (7) of the vehicle for informing the assistance center on the geographical location of the vehicle; means (6) for communication between the vehicle and the assistance center making it possible to transmit to the assistance center data, such as the geographical location of the vehicle, and to establish a voice communication between the vehicle and the center of the vehicle; assistance; characterized in that it comprises, integrated in the housing, means of sound reproduction (4) and sound recording (5) for voice communication. Boîtier télématique d'assistance automobile selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre un moyen d'alimentation intégré (8) permettant l'alimentation du boîtier indépendamment de l'alimentation principale du véhicule.Telematic automotive assistance unit according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises an integrated power supply means (8) for powering the housing independently of the main power supply of the vehicle. Boîtier télématique d'assistance automobile selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre des moyens de maintenir la charge du moyen d'alimentation intégré à l'aide de l'alimentation principale du véhicule.An automotive telematics assistance apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that it further comprises means for maintaining the load of the integrated power supply means by means of the main power supply of the vehicle. Boîtier télématique d'assistance automobile selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, comprenant en outre, intégrée au boîtier, l'antenne (14) servant aux moyens de communication.Telematic automotive assistance unit according to one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising, integrated into the housing, the antenna (14) for the communication means. Boîtier télématique d'assistance automobile selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, comprenant en outre, intégrée au boîtier, l'antenne (15) servant aux moyens de géo-positionnement du véhicule.Telematic automotive assistance unit according to one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising, integrated into the housing, the antenna (15) for the geo-positioning means of the vehicle. Véhicule automobile comprenant un boîtier télématique d'assistance automobile selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5.Motor vehicle comprising a telematic automotive assistance unit according to one of claims 1 to 5.
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