JP2005044060A - Emergency call system - Google Patents

Abstract

It is possible to prevent an erroneous operation and reliably report the occurrence of an emergency.
Detection means (101 to 103) for detecting occurrence of an emergency, notification means (115) for notifying occurrence of an emergency, confirmation means (105) for accepting confirmation of stoppage of an emergency call, emergency A storage unit (107) for storing a report destination; and an emergency notification unit (111) for selecting a report destination from the storage unit and making an emergency call to the selected report destination. 103), when the occurrence of an emergency is detected, the notifying means (115) is operated, and if the confirmation means (105) is not operated within a predetermined time, the emergency notification means (111) ) To make an emergency call.
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Description

[0001]
[Technical field to which the invention belongs]
The present invention relates to an emergency notification system for automatically reporting emergency information in the event of a car accident, a climbing distress, an abnormal situation in the home, or the like.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, in the event of a car accident, a climbing distress, an abnormal situation in the home, etc., the situation where the accident occurred has occurred by a mobile phone or a landline phone. In addition, an emergency information notification device that detects an accident and makes an emergency call has been proposed.
[0003]
For example, an impact detection unit, an emergency information reporting unit, an impact information collecting unit, a report information DB, a report information input / output unit, an emergency report comment creating unit, and an emergency report control unit are provided. An emergency information reporting device has been proposed that adds an emergency report comment to emergency information, reports to the reporting party, notifies the contact that the impact of an accident, etc. has been received, and makes the reporting content appropriate ( For example, see Patent Document 1).
[0004]
In addition, it comprises a plurality of switches that output signals according to the degree of urgency, and an emergency call processing unit that determines the urgency level based on the signal from the emergency call switch and notifies an emergency contact. An emergency information reporting device has also been proposed that enables preferential processing in the case of such a major accident (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2003-132467 A [Patent Document 2]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-220016
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional emergency call mentioned above, in the event of an accident, the victim is confused and accurately communicates the correct information to the designated address (eg, police, fire department, company, home, etc.). It is difficult. In some cases, the victim cannot move due to serious injury and cannot report accurately. In addition, the victim may be unconscious and unable to report. When such an accident occurs, prompt notification is not always made even if it is related to life, although prompt notification is necessary.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention automatically detects the occurrence of an accident with a detection sensor at the time of a car accident, a distress during mountain climbing, an abnormal situation in the home, etc., or manually, a plurality of designated by a mobile phone. This is an emergency call system that automatically transmits information to addresses.
[0008]
That is, the first invention is a detection means for detecting the occurrence of an emergency, an operation means for detecting the occurrence of an emergency by a user operation, a storage means for storing one or more report destinations, and the detection Means for selecting an addressee from the storage means and making an emergency call to the selected addressee when an occurrence of an emergency is detected by the means or the operation means.
[0009]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the first aspect includes notification means for notifying occurrence of an emergency situation and confirmation means for accepting confirmation of stoppage of the emergency notification, and the occurrence of the emergency situation is detected by the detection means. In this case, the notification means is operated, and the emergency notification means performs an emergency call when the confirmation means is not operated within a predetermined time after the emergency is detected. .
[0010]
According to a third invention, in the first or second invention, the detection means is an acceleration sensor and / or an impact sensor.
[0011]
According to a fourth invention, in the first to third inventions, the detecting means detects a specific sound.
[0012]
According to a fifth invention, in the first to fourth inventions, the detecting means is a temperature sensor for detecting a body temperature and / or a pulse sensor for detecting a pulse.
[0013]
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the first to fifth aspects of the invention, the detection means comprises: sound / image collection means for collecting surrounding sound and / or image; and time measuring means for recording the operation time of the detection means. Transmits the voice and / or image collected by the voice / image collection means and the operation time of the detection means recorded by the time measuring means to the emergency call destination.
[0014]
According to a seventh invention, in the first to sixth inventions, the sound / image collection means has a sound / image storage unit for storing the collected sound and / or image.
[0015]
According to an eighth invention, in the first to seventh inventions, there is provided reproduction means for reproducing the voice and / or image of the other party received from the emergency call destination as a result of the emergency call.
[0016]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0017]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of an emergency call system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0018]
Reference numeral 1 denotes an emergency call system, and a connection unit 10 for connecting a mobile communication device (for example, a mobile phone) 2 is provided on the upper surface. In a state in which the mobile communication device 2 is connected to the emergency call system 1, the receiver 201, the display unit 202, and the camera 203 of the mobile communication device 2 are exposed to the outside.
[0019]
Further, on the outer surface of the emergency call system 1, a confirmation switch 105 for resetting an abnormal situation detected by the emergency call system 1 and an acoustic signal (for example, an alarm sound or the mobile communication device 2 received from the emergency call system) are received. (Sound) is provided.
[0020]
The emergency call system 1 is installed on the driver side (side closer to the handle 4) on the dashboard 3 in the passenger compartment, as shown in FIG.
[0021]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the emergency call system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[0022]
The emergency call system 1 includes an acceleration sensor 101 that detects acceleration applied to the emergency call system 1, an impact sensor 102 that detects an impact (abrupt change in acceleration) applied to the emergency call system 1, and a loud sound around the emergency call system 1 A voice sensor (microphone) 103 for detecting the occurrence of noise (for example, a collision sound of a car) is provided. The emergency call system 1 detects the occurrence of an emergency by using these sensors 101 to 103.
[0023]
Further, an external input terminal 104 to which an external sensor for detecting the occurrence of an emergency situation is connected is provided. The external sensor connected to the external input terminal 104 includes a temperature sensor and an infrared sensor for measuring an ambient temperature, a pulse sensor for measuring a user's pulse, a body temperature sensor for measuring a body temperature, and a loud voice and an impact sound. There is an acoustic sensor. These external sensors are installed so as to be worn on the steering wheel 4, the seat, or a part of the driver's body (for example, put on an arm as a bracelet), and the detection result is an emergency call system by cable, wireless or infrared. 1 and input from the external input terminal 104.
[0024]
The confirmation switch 105 is a switch for confirming that the detection of the occurrence of the emergency is a malfunction. When the operation of the confirmation switch 105 is detected, the emergency notification system 1 performs a call operation to the mobile communication device 2. Or call operation that has already started is canceled.
[0025]
When the emergency occurrence detection signal is input from the various sensors 101 to 103, the accident confirmation unit 106 determines the occurrence of the emergency, turns on the alarm lamp 115, and emits a warning sound (or sound) from the speaker 114. Alerting the surroundings of the occurrence of an emergency.
[0026]
The report destination storage unit 107 stores information (such as the telephone number or email address of the emergency report destination) on which to make an emergency call when an emergency occurs, and the instruction of the accident confirmation unit 106 when an emergency occurs. The stored contents are read out and information on the emergency call destination is sent to the accident details report unit 111. Further, a plurality of emergency call destinations are stored corresponding to the type of emergency.
[0027]
The image / sound storage unit 108 acquires an image and / or sound around the emergency call system 1 using an external microphone or camera connected to the image / sound input terminal, and stores the contents. Note that the mobile communication device 2 may be connected to the image / sound input terminal, and an image and / or sound around the emergency call system 1 may be acquired by a microphone and a camera provided in the mobile communication device 2. The sound and / or image stored in the image / sound storage unit 108 is not only transmitted to the emergency call destination as an emergency call but also read out and used later (for example, for investigation of the cause of an accident). You can also.
[0028]
The position analysis unit 109 acquires position information (latitude, longitude, altitude) input from a GPS device connected to the position information input terminal, refers to map information, and refers to the position of the emergency call system 1 (for example, an address). , Road names, etc.). This GPS device may be integrated with the emergency call system. Further, the position information may be acquired from a GPS receiver built in the mobile communication device 2.
[0029]
The watch 110 records the time when the various sensors 101 to 103 detect the occurrence of an emergency and generates time information.
[0030]
The accident content notification unit 111 stores the contents of a plurality of emergency notifications corresponding to the type of emergency, the stored content, the images and / or sounds acquired by the image / sound storage unit 108, and the position analysis Based on the position information acquired by the unit 109 and the time information acquired by the clock 110, contents to be notified to the emergency disaster destination are generated.
[0031]
The emergency power supply 113 stores the power supplied from the external power supply terminal, and supplies power to each part of the emergency call system 1 even if the power supply from the external power supply terminal is interrupted.
[0032]
The speaker 114 generates a warning sound or the like by the emergency call system 1, and the alarm lamp 115 warns the occurrence of an emergency situation to the outside by lighting thereof.
[0033]
When the emergency call switch 116 is operated by the user, the accident confirmation unit 106 determines that an emergency has occurred and starts an emergency call operation.
[0034]
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the emergency call system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[0035]
When the various sensors 101 to 103 detect the occurrence of an emergency or when the external sensor detects the occurrence of an emergency from the external input terminal 104, the detection signal is input to the accident confirmation unit 106. The accident confirmation unit 106 analyzes the input from various sensors and detects the occurrence of an emergency (S101). For example, when there is a large change in acceleration applied to the emergency call system 1 detected by the acceleration sensor 101, when an impact applied to the emergency call system 1 is detected by the impact sensor 102, or a loud sound around the emergency call system Is detected by the voice sensor 103 (for example, a car crash sound or a loud voice such as “hard”), it is determined that an emergency has occurred.
[0036]
Then, the accident confirmation unit 106 turns on the alarm lamp 115 and emits a warning sound or a sound (for example, “emergency occurrence”) from the speaker 114 to warn the surroundings of the occurrence of the emergency (S102). .
[0037]
Then, the type of emergency is determined from the detection contents of the various sensors 101 to 103 (S103). For example, if a signal from the impact sensor 103 is detected, it is determined that the vehicle is in a collision accident. Further, if an abnormality of the driver's pulse is detected by the pulse sensor connected to the external input terminal 104, it is determined that the driver is suddenly ill. If a temperature sensor connected to the external input terminal 104 detects an increase in ambient temperature, it is determined that a fire has occurred.
[0038]
Then, it is detected whether or not the confirmation switch 105 has been operated (S104). If a confirmation operation is detected within a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) after the start of this warning (or after the detection of an emergency situation), it is determined that the occurrence of the emergency situation is a malfunction and an emergency call is made. The system 1 does not cause the mobile communication device 2 to perform a call operation for an emergency call. It should be noted that the detection of the confirmation operation is continued even after the lapse of the predetermined time, and when the confirmation operation is detected, the emergency notification processing (S105 to S109) and the emergency notification performed by the mobile communication device 2 are stopped. You may do it.
[0039]
On the other hand, if the confirmation operation is not performed within a predetermined time from the detection of the occurrence of the emergency situation, the emergency notification process (S105 to S109) is started.
[0040]
That is, even if the occurrence of an emergency situation is detected, the operation returns to a normal state when the confirmation switch 105 is operated when there is no accident. On the other hand, even if an accident occurs and the consciousness is unknown, the mobile communication device 2 is automatically instructed to call when a predetermined time has elapsed. This works in the same way even when climbing, taking a walk or an accident at home, and makes a reliable emergency call.
[0041]
In the emergency call process, first, a call destination set corresponding to an emergency situation type is selected from the call destination storage unit 107 (S105). For example, if it is a car collision accident, the number 110 is notified. If the driver has a sudden illness, he / she will call 119 to arrange an ambulance and arrange an emergency hospital. If a fire breaks out, call 119 to arrange for a fire truck.
[0042]
Then, the selected emergency call destination is sent to the accident content notification unit 111. The accident content reporting unit 111 acquires surrounding image information and audio information from the image / sound storage unit 108, acquires the current position (address, street name, etc.) from the position detection unit 109, and detects an emergency from the clock 110. Get information about the detected time. Then, the content of the report is selected corresponding to the emergency situation type. Then, an emergency report content is generated from the selected report content and the acquired information (S106).
[0043]
This emergency call content is generated by a voice signal using a voice stored in advance. For example, the content of this emergency call is “An accident occurred. The content of the accident is XX. The time is XX hour XX minutes and the location is XX city XX town XX address. My name is XX, age is XX, blood type is XX, I am currently unconscious or I can't move.Please confirm with voice if you have confirmed, and also the time of rescue You can listen to this with a speaker. Please rescue immediately. "The user's personal information and the acquired information are inserted in the circles. Note that the user may input his / her voice and report the accident content. Even at this time, location information that is difficult to determine may be automatically notified by the emergency notification system 1.
[0044]
In addition, you may generate | occur | produce the emergency call content as an email using the text memorize | stored previously instead of a voice | voice.
[0045]
Then, a call instruction is issued from the information output terminal to the mobile communication device 2 (S107), and the mobile communication device 2 calls the emergency call destination.
[0046]
Thereafter, when communication with the emergency call destination is started (“Y” in S108), the audio signal received by the mobile communication device 2 is used as the image / voice storage unit 108, the accident content notification unit 111, and the amplification unit 112. The video signal output from the speaker 114 via the video signal and received by the mobile communication device 2 is output from the image output terminal via the image / audio storage unit 108, the accident content reporting unit 111, and the amplification unit 112, and the image output terminal. Is displayed on an external display device (not shown) connected to.
[0047]
On the other hand, if communication with the emergency call destination cannot be started ("N" in S108), the next emergency call destination is selected (S109) and an emergency call is made to the next emergency call destination (S107). ). In addition, when an emergency call cannot be made to any registered emergency call destination, the contents of the emergency can be stored in the storage unit (for example, a flash memory) of the accident content notification unit 112.
[0048]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, in the emergency call system of the present invention, the detection means (101 to 103) for detecting the occurrence of an emergency, the notification means (115) for notifying the occurrence of an emergency, and confirmation of the stoppage of the emergency call Confirmation means (105) for accepting, storage means (107) for storing the emergency call destination, and emergency call means (111) for selecting the call destination from the storage unit and making an emergency call to the selected call destination When the occurrence of an emergency is detected by the detection means (101 to 103), the notification means (115) is operated, and the confirmation means (105) is operated within a predetermined time. If there is no emergency call, the emergency call means (111) will make an emergency call so that even if an emergency such as an accident occurs, the details of the accident can be automatically transmitted to the emergency call destination and the malfunction of the call can be prevented reliably. It is possible to report the occurrence of an emergency.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of an emergency call system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a state in which the emergency call system according to the embodiment of this invention is installed in a vehicle interior.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an emergency call system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation of the emergency call system according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Emergency call system 2 Mobile communication apparatus 101 Acceleration sensor 102 Impact sensor 103 Voice sensor 104 External input terminal 105 Confirmation switch 106 Accident confirmation part 107 Report destination memory | storage part 108 Image / voice memory | storage part 109 Position analysis part 110 Clock 111 Accident content report Unit 112 amplifying unit 113 emergency power supply 114 speaker 115 alarm lamp 116 emergency call switch

Claims (8)

Detection means for detecting the occurrence of an emergency situation;
Operation means for detecting the occurrence of an emergency by user operation,
Storage means for storing one or more report destinations;
When an occurrence of an emergency situation is detected by the detection means or the operation means, an emergency notification means is provided for selecting a notification destination from the storage means and making an emergency call to the selected notification destination. Emergency call system. An informing means for informing the occurrence of an emergency,
A confirmation means for accepting confirmation of suspension of an emergency call,
When the occurrence of an emergency situation is detected by the detection means, the notification means is operated,
The emergency call system according to claim 1, wherein an emergency call is made by the emergency call means when the confirmation means is not operated within a predetermined time after the detection of the emergency. The emergency notification system according to claim 1, wherein the detection unit is an acceleration sensor and / or an impact sensor. The emergency notification system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the detection unit detects a specific voice. The emergency notification system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the detection means is a temperature sensor that detects body temperature and / or a pulse sensor that detects a pulse. Sound / image collection means for collecting surrounding sounds and / or images;
Timing means for recording the operation time of the detection means, and the detection means comprises the sound and / or image collected by the sound / image collection means and the operation time of the detection means recorded by the time measurement means. The emergency call system according to claim 1, wherein the emergency call system is transmitted to the emergency call destination. The emergency notification system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the voice / image collection unit includes a voice / image storage unit that stores collected voice and / or images. The emergency call system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a playback unit that plays back the voice and / or image of the other party received from the emergency call destination as a result of the emergency call.

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