JP2002042284A - Security system using mobile switch - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To provide a security system suitable for a type of emergency in which a victim and an assailant keep approaching and in contact with each other for a long time. A security system using a portable switch, comprising a portable switch, a sound collecting microphone, a portable wireless transmission device, a central monitoring center, and a system for detecting the location of the portable wireless transmission device, wherein the portable switch operates. The portable wireless transmitting device and the sound collecting microphone start operating, and after the portable wireless transmitting device starts operating, it continues to transmit and transmit wirelessly unless it is released using a personal identification number or the like. It is characterized by. It is preferable that an imaging device is additionally provided, and the portable wireless transmission device can use an existing portable terminal such as a cellular phone or PHS. It is desirable that the information transmitted and transmitted by radio is converted into a digital signal.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an emergency that has occurred to an individual (eg, abduction, confinement, escort, stalking, etc.)
The present invention relates to a personal security system that reports the occurrence of a security incident and informs a third party of the current situation of the individual.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Heretofore, there have been various security devices or systems effective in the event of an emergency in an individual. For example, in a criminal emergency such as a molesting or snatching on the street, a security bell (buzzer) carried by an individual is operated to surprise the other party with the alarm sound, and to sound a warning to the surroundings to provide assistance. Call for repulsion cooperation. In addition, security devices such as stun guns that directly counterattack against a passerby are also known. In addition, as a recent security measure, an example of solving a personal security emergency by making a phone call using a PHS or mobile phone is also introduced.
This is also a security measure in a broad sense.

There is also a system in which an alarm buzzer is provided indoors and an emergency buzzer is pressed in an emergency to make an emergency call to a neighborhood, police, medical institution, welfare institution or the like.
The latter two are found in solitary homes for the elderly. Contracts have been made with security companies to install security and anomaly detection equipment on houses and buildings to ensure a wide range of security for disaster prevention, fire prevention and crime prevention. Security devices with security cameras installed to record or constantly monitor
It is said that it has begun to spread not only to financial institutions and shops but also to private houses.

[0004]

However, these are intended to cope with an emergency in a place where the position is fixed or to cope with an emergency occurring during a short approach / contact. Basically, victims and assailants continue to approach or contact for a long time, such as kidnapping, dragging, confinement, stalking, etc. For criminal activities that often move, it is difficult to respond to the situation that changes every moment, and it is extremely difficult to transmit information about the perpetrator to the outside and third parties, etc. I could not always say.

[0005] Even with equipment and devices that should be able to cope with movement, such as mobile phones and PHSs, the situation at the place where the held parts are not reachable, etc., and the monitoring of the perpetrator are severe and there are gaps. Depending on the relationship with the perpetrator, such as not being found or being held up, being noticed, being thrown away, etc., it may not be possible to function even the devices and devices that are at odds. Therefore, the present invention can cope with the movement of a place where an emergency occurs, and can inform a third party of information useful for identifying the perpetrator. It is an object of the present invention to provide a security system suitable for a type of emergency in which the user keeps approaching or touching for a long time.

[0006]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a security system according to the present invention comprises a portable switch, a sound collecting microphone, a portable radio transmitting device, a central monitoring center, and radio waves transmitted from the portable radio transmitting device. A security system using a mobile switch, comprising a system for detecting its location, wherein the mobile switch is activated and the mobile wireless transmission device starts wireless transmission,
At the same time, after the sound collecting microphone starts to operate, that the portable switch is turned on is transmitted to the central monitoring center, and after the sound, conversation, etc. collected by the sound collecting microphone starts to be transmitted. Is a security system using a portable switch characterized in that the portable switch keeps transmitting and transmitting wirelessly unless it is released using a personal identification number or the like.

[0007] It is preferable that an image pickup device is provided, and a function of transmitting and transmitting a video signal photographed by the image pickup device to the central monitoring center by the portable radio transmitting device is added. A bidirectional communication system using an existing mobile terminal such as a mobile phone or a PHS can be used for at least a part of a route wirelessly transmitted to the central monitoring center using the mobile wireless transmission device. It is desirable that the information transmitted and transmitted by radio is converted into a digital signal.

[0008]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a case where an emergency occurs by attaching (embedding) an emergency button, which has conventionally existed indoors as a part of a building, to a personal accessory worn by an individual. The emergency button can be easily pressed, and the victim and the assailant can stay close and in contact for a long time, or use the sound-collecting microphone and camera function, or move from place to place. Many criminal activities (eg, kidnapping, confinement, escort, stalking, etc.), in other words, criminal activities involving the passage of time and surveillance, quickly collect information necessary to identify the current location and the perpetrator. By developing a notification system that can be used, it is possible to indirectly prevent such an emergency from occurring for individuals, and to develop a security system using a portable switch that is also effective for crime prevention. Issued it was.

It is desirable that the portable switch constituting the security system using the portable switch of the present invention be provided at a position or an object which is hard to be noticed by an assailant and is easily operated by a holder. Rings, earrings, hair bands, necklaces, bracelets, watches, pendants,
It is recommended that glasses, buckles, brooches, tie pins, cufflinks, buttons, fastener handles, etc. are casually incorporated into accessories that are exposed to the outside. Something could be operated in the pocket. Items that are usually stored in bags are conceivable, but finding and removing them can be time-consuming and may not be timely. Notwithstanding the above description, the portable switch does not prevent being provided integrally with the portable wireless transmission device.

A portable switch is basically operated by pressing a switch portion. It is also possible to respond to unusual impacts and pressures, such as chewing with teeth or hitting objects. When the portable switch is activated, the wireless transmission function of the portable wireless transmission device is activated. At the same time, the sound collecting microphone and the imaging device also start functioning. The sound collecting microphone that constitutes the security system using the portable switch of the present invention can be used to detect the location information of the site where the victim is in an abnormal situation, the situation where the victim is located, the human body of the assailant, etc. For collecting information useful for identifying a person and informing a third party (a security system administrator using the portable switch of the present invention can be assumed first) via a portable wireless transmission device. Depending on the relationship with the perpetrator, it is also used to automatically pick up the perpetrator's voice, surrounding noises, screams and noises of resistance, etc. and notify the third party via a portable radio transmission device. Can be

The location of the sound collecting microphone can be provided as an integral part of the portable switch, or can be adapted to the above-listed ones regarding the provision of the portable switch separately from the portable switch. . The portable wireless transmission device constituting the security system using the portable switch of the present invention receives a signal from the portable switch and reports (wireless transmission) to the central monitoring center that an emergency has occurred. Simultaneously with or after the start of the notification, the voice information signal and the like from the sound collecting microphone are similarly transmitted to the central monitoring center.
When a video signal from an imaging device described later is transmitted, the video signal also continues to be transmitted to the central monitoring center.

The transmitted wireless information signal includes information such as an identification code number uniquely assigned to each portable wireless transmitting device so that it can be determined from which portable wireless transmitting device the wireless information signal is transmitted. To be included. In order to reduce interference, noise, etc., an emergency occurrence notification signal,
It is desirable that the audio information signal and the video signal are converted into digital signals. When an information signal emitted from a sound collecting microphone, an imaging device, or the like is an analog signal, it is preferable to incorporate an analog-digital conversion function into the portable wireless transmission device.

[0013] In principle, the transmission of this portable radio transmission device is continued when a signal starts to be transmitted to the central monitoring center. When it is necessary to stop the transmission from the portable wireless transmitting device due to malfunction or the like, a personal identification number or the like predetermined for each portable wireless transmitting device is input using the input device provided in the portable wireless transmitting device. Cancel the transmission function. Since it is necessary for the portable radio transmitting device to continuously transmit a radio signal for a certain period, it is desirable that a power supply device incorporated therein, such as a battery, has a margin.

[0014] The portable radio transmission device is discovered by an assailant,
It can be thrown. In preparation for such a case, the portable radio transmitting device is activated when the radio wave transmitting the audio information signal from the sound collecting microphone and the video signal from the imaging device becomes weaker to a certain level or less due to being thrown. It is desirable to incorporate a light emitting / flashing means that emits light.
Depending on the place and position where the ball was thrown, it may be difficult to find it visually, and in order to be able to cope with this, it is necessary to provide a means for starting the transmission of radio signals in addition to the light emitting and blinking means. desirable. Also, when it is assumed that the mobile switch is thrown before the operation is started, two types of signals are emitted from the mobile switch, and one type is a signal for operating the above-described mobile wireless transmission device and the like. The type keeps the state in which the portable radio transmission device etc. is not operated.
It is also conceivable that the latter signal is transmitted at regular time intervals as a signal to be updated. That is, when the latter signal has not been transmitted for a certain period of time, the portable radio transmitting device automatically starts transmitting and transmitting its own signal.

[0015] The portable radio transmitting device used in the present invention comprises:
Although a dedicated device may be used, a two-way communication system using an existing mobile terminal such as a mobile phone or a PHS can be used. Since the distance between the portable radio transmitter and the central monitoring center is usually assumed to be considerably large, it is desirable to use the latter, the existing two-way communication system. In the latter case, it is necessary to additionally incorporate the functions required by the present invention into a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone or a PHS. It is also possible that an independent external type device (including a type housed in a case) that can be additionally attached to an existing mobile phone, PHS, or the like is provided as an independent external device that performs only a required function. In those cases, after the information signal is started to be transmitted from the portable wireless transmission device to the central monitoring center by the signal from the portable switch, the functions of the ordinary portable telephone, PHS, and the like (the transmission function from the terminal is also used) , The receiving function) must be stopped.

The central monitoring center constituting the security system using the portable switch according to the present invention receives the information signals from the portable switch, the sound collecting microphone and the imaging device, and recognizes that an emergency has occurred for the contractor. . As described above, the transmitting portable radio transmitting device can be determined and specified from the information signal received from the portable radio transmitting device. The central monitoring center stores personal information of the contractor, which is registered in advance when a contract for using the system is made. The personal information to be stored includes, for example, name, gender, age, address, work location, and commonly used transportation means and routes.

The personal information is compiled into a database, and is retrieved and used whenever necessary. Regarding special schedules and processes, the schedule is notified by e-mail or the like from the contractor each time, and the database is additionally updated. Everyday ・
Regardless of the normal course or special schedule, if it is known that the contractor will be in a specific place at a specific time, from the time the emergency report is made,
It goes without saying that it can be a basis for estimating the location of the emergency.

When an information signal indicating that an emergency has occurred is received, the central monitoring center extracts necessary information from the stored database and narrows down the range of positions where the emergency has occurred and is progressing. Narrow down and continue using the information signal from the portable radio transmission device to operate, specify the location of the site by the location detection system of the portable radio transmission device described later, and continue to transmit the sound collecting microphone / imaging device If it is deemed necessary based on information signals from the search engine (police, etc.)
Contact and request a dispatch. Identify and narrow down the position,
Since information on the perpetrators such as the human body has already been made or is updated from time to time, it is possible to respond very effectively and quickly to the activities of search organizations and the like.

As the system for detecting the location of a portable wireless transmission device constituting a security system using a portable switch according to the present invention, a wireless transmission source detection system based on measuring the direction of a wireless signal transmission place can be used. GPS (Global Direction Measurement System), which is also used for car navigation, can be used. When an existing system such as a mobile phone or PHS is used, the location of the emergency site can be considerably narrowed down even if the nearest cell base station is specified.

An image pickup apparatus having a configuration that can be added to a security system using a portable switch according to the present invention includes:
It is an image of a video camera or digital camera.
Video information does not necessarily have to be video,
It does not need to be a color image. The imaging device may be integrated with the portable switch as in the case of the sound collection microphone, or may be separately mounted. There are no particular restrictions on the mounting position, but it should be difficult for the perpetrator to accuse
Taking into account the fact that the position is likely to face the assailant as much as possible, and the position where the upper body of the assailant can be expected is desirable, it is listed first as the mounting position of the mobile switch and sound collecting microphone. Among the positions, a buckle, a button, a center of a necklace, a pendant, a brooch, a tie pin and the like can be mentioned as preferable ones.

[0021]

As is apparent from the above description, according to the present invention, an epoch-making security system against crimes or the like in which a victim is forced to act together with an assailant can be constructed. . Not only is it excellent at finding the victim's current location, but it also collects information about the perpetrator one after another, contributing significantly to the early resolution of an emergency. At the same time, the widespread use of such systems will greatly contribute to the prevention of this type of crime.

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Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A security system using a portable switch comprising a portable switch, a sound collecting microphone, a portable radio transmitting device, a central monitoring center, and a system for detecting the location of the radio wave transmitted from the portable radio transmitting device, The portable switch is activated, the portable wireless transmission device starts wireless transmission, and the sound collection microphone is started to operate, and that the portable switch is turned on is transmitted to the central monitoring center, And after the sound / conversation collected by the sound collecting microphone is started to be transmitted, the mobile switch continues to transmit and transmit wirelessly, unless it is released by using a personal identification number or the like. Security system. 2. An image pickup apparatus, further comprising a function of transmitting a video signal photographed by the image pickup apparatus to the central monitoring center by the portable radio transmission device by wireless transmission. Item 2. A security system using the mobile switch according to Item 1. 3. A two-way communication system using an existing mobile terminal such as a mobile phone or a PHS is used for at least a part of a route that is wirelessly transmitted to the central monitoring center using the mobile wireless transmission device. A security system using the portable switch according to claim 1 or claim 2. 4. A security system using a portable switch according to claim 1, wherein the information transmitted and transmitted wirelessly is converted into a digital signal.