EP3721741B1 - Alarm system for jogger - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an alarm system for users when jogging and other outdoor activities and in particular for joggers and their individual requirements.

Various alarm systems have become known in the prior art. For example, the DE 29 10 016 C2 an emergency call device consisting of a stationary central device and alarm devices worn by users. The central device is connected by telephone to relay stations distributed over an urban area. The alarm can be triggered by pressing a transmitter. The nearest relay station and the central device are informed by radio that the alarm has been triggered. After a single triggering, the alarm device must be activated by a specialist so that unintentional multiple triggering can be avoided. The case is about 5 to 10 centimeters long and a few centimeters in diameter. Due to the required relay stations, the size and the resulting weight, this emergency call device is unsuitable for joggers.

the WO 95/06302 A1 shows an alarm device that is connected to a permanently installed central receiver within radio range. The alarm device is triggered by pulling the pen or pressing a button. The alarm apparatus generates repetitive alarm tones in two specific audible frequencies. There is also a stroboscopic light that generates light pulses. The alarm tones can trigger various functions in the central receiver, such as generating an additional alarm tone from a siren, the generation of light pulses from a strobe light or the establishment of a telephone connection to an emergency call center. To do this, the receiver must be installed nearby. In order to trigger an alarm while jogging, the device must be held in the hand at all times. Only two-hand operation is possible, which does not seem possible in all emergency situations. Therefore, such a device is unsuitable for the intended purpose.

the WO 2008/113846 A1 describes a handheld device with a receiver and a system for personal safety. When an alarm is activated on the hand-held device, a flash of light can be emitted, a siren sounded or pepper gas can be sprayed. The device also has a video camera, a GPS receiver, a microphone and an LCD display. When activated, a video and sound recording is started. The device can be attached to the hand using loops. The housing is made of plastic and can break in the event of a fall. Due to the multitude of functions, the expected dimensions and the expected weight, the device is unsuitable for sporting activities and especially when jogging. The fastening by means of loops in particular proves to be disadvantageous with regard to the fixing of the position of the hand-held device on the user. The hand-held device does not lie firmly against the hand of the user or is held there. As a result, relative movements in relation to the user's hand are promoted, which can lead to smaller but nevertheless annoying and permanent blows to the hand. This can lead to skin irritation and even to local abrasion of the skin and thus to injuries.

There are also security devices which can be worn on the person and which can emit a very loud alarm tone. Such a safety device can be worn around the wrist similar to a bracelet or a wristwatch. The safety device is linked to a smartphone via a program. If the alarm is triggered, an alarm tone sounds, a beacon is sent out and stored contacts can be sent via Email and SMS will be informed. The current position can be determined using GPS and sent to a stored contact via SMS. In any case, two hands are required to trigger an alarm, so that actuation may no longer be possible in the event of an unexpected attack from behind. Therefore, such a safety device does not meet the safety needs of women, for example, when jogging.

Personal location devices have also become known which include their own SIM card, a GSM receiver and a GPS location system. The person tracking device is worn on a loop around the neck. If the SOS button is pressed for a few seconds, an emergency call is made. In particular, the device is activated in the event of a fall or severe vibration. This has the disadvantage that unintentional triggering is possible even while jogging. Therefore, the person tracking device is unsuitable for joggers.

In the EP 3 255 619 A1 a personal protection device is disclosed which includes a stun gun and a gas spray device. There is also an alarm system that is linked to a smartphone. The alarm system can be activated by pressing a button or voice command. The device must be held in hand at all times. Due to the large number of functions and the resulting dimensions, the device is quite large and unsuitable for being constantly held in hand while jogging. However, if you keep it in a pocket of a jacket or similar, it is not immediately available in the event of an unexpected attack. Therefore the device is unsuitable for joggers.

the US 2015/0109123 A1 discloses a personal security apparatus embedded in a jewelry item such as an amulet or a wrist watch. The device is activated by pressing a switch. The security device can be linked to a smartphone which, when activated, makes contact with previously stored emergency contacts. While jogging jewelry items are generally a hindrance. Decorative items are particularly annoying during sporting activities and especially when jogging, as they can sometimes hang down and swing on the body. Furthermore, the alarm cannot be triggered directly in the event of an unexpected attack. They also pose an additional risk of injury, for example if they fall or if they get caught in another object. Decorative items can also lead to skin irritations during endurance sports and even to skin abrasions with constant relative movement. An alarm system for users while jogging is from the US 2015/065082 A1 (SEGHAL AKHIL ) famous. It discloses various locations for this alarm system, but none of them in the middle hand of the user.

The alarm systems known from the prior art all have the disadvantage that they impair the user and in some cases even restrict his freedom of movement, are too heavy or cannot be operated directly and with one hand in the event of an alarm. When jogging, it is also important that the actuating element does not constantly rest on the body or clothing so that the shocks, vibrations and shocks that occur during sport do not trigger unnecessary false alarms.

It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide an alarm system for sporting activities and in particular for joggers that enables the user to operate safely in all conceivable situations and does not bother him when wearing and in which false alarms are avoided.

This object is achieved by an alarm system with the features of claim 1 and by a method with the features of claim 15. Preferred developments of the invention are the subject matter of the subclaims. Further advantages and features of the present invention emerge from the general description and the description of the exemplary embodiments.

An alarm system according to the invention for users when jogging and other outdoor activities and in particular for joggers comprises at least one carrying device and at least one alarm device (directly) connected to it, which in particular includes electrical components and / or circuits. The alarm device has at least one data interface with at least one sending and / or receiving unit for sending and / or receiving data, the data interface being designed and set up to have a (particularly permanent) radio connection with at least one mobile radio unit such as a local one during normal operation To hold mobile radio device or a remote mobile radio base or mobile radio station, wherein the carrying device is provided and designed to be captured on a body of a user in a captive manner. The alarm device comprises a housing and at least one trigger for actuation as required in the event of an alarm. The housing has a top and a bottom (and side surfaces). The trigger is located on the top of the housing. The carrying device is provided and designed to be received on a body and in particular on a hand of the user in a captive manner and in particular in a form-fitting manner. The carrying device is designed in such a way that, when used as intended, it at least partially encloses the palm of the hand and also the back of the hand of the metacarpal of a user. A glove, for example, completely encloses the metacarpal of a user and over at least part of the length of the metacarpal. Accordingly, the carrying device can be designed similar to a glove and preferably only enclose the metacarpal over part of the length of the metacarpal. When used as intended, the underside of the housing rests directly or adjacent to the palm of the hand of the user, e.g. via some fabric or the like, so that the trigger located on the top of the housing is completely unloaded and freely accessible when the hand is open and in the event of imminent danger one-handed by closing the hand or by z. B. the pressure of a curved finger can be actuated to trigger the alarm.

However, it is not necessary in every case that the Carrying device encloses the metacarpal over the entire circumference. When used as intended, the trigger and in particular the alarm device are arranged on and in particular within the palm of the hand of the user so that the trigger can be actuated with one hand by pressing a curved or curving finger or by closing the hand in the event of imminent danger. In particular, the trigger can be actuated indirectly and / or directly, for example with a finger or the thumb of the hand.

The alarm system according to the invention has many advantages. The alarm device can be operated with one hand by closing the hand. The user does not have to first move the hand to another part of the body, for example to the other hand or arm, to trigger. This enables operation in practically all conceivable situations. Triggering a false alarm is practically impossible because the user has to press the trigger immediately. The trigger does not rest on the body when it is not activated. There, the trigger could be triggered in the event of vibrations or impacts without any action on the part of the user. This can be B. happen with a trigger that hangs around your neck and is exposed to vibrations while jogging. The alarm system according to the invention can be triggered with one hand at any time without false alarms occurring.

The carrying device rests firmly on the user's hand. This avoids disruptive relative movements between the hand and the carrying device and / or the alarm device, which can lead to skin irritations or even injuries.

In particular, activation of the alarm device is also possible in unexpected dangerous situations, even if the user z. B. is attacked from behind and held by the arms. In particular, direct and uncomplicated actuation is also made possible for people with paralysis, disabilities of the musculoskeletal system, amputations or other limitations of the musculoskeletal system. In particular, the direct actuation Feeling of security promoted by fearful people, children and women.

Another advantage is that the alarm system is securely arranged on the user's hand. This means that the alarm system does not have to be kept active by the user himself. (At least individual) shaped elements of the support device are preferably adapted to the shape of the metacarpal or hand in a form-fitting manner, so that a particularly good hold is achieved. In particular, the alarm system does not interfere with outdoor activities and especially not while jogging. A user is not restricted in his freedom of movement and can devote himself to his sporting activity with full concentration undisturbed. There are thus great advantages over the entire prior art.

By actuating the trigger, an alarm is preferably triggered. An alarm event in the context of the present invention is understood to mean an alarm. As a result, in the description of the invention, the term "alarm case" can be consistently replaced by the term "alarm".

The trigger can be actuated directly or indirectly, for example with a finger or thumb. It is also conceivable, for example, that the trigger is actuated directly by pressing it with a finger, for example. The release force can be very low, but is preferably so high that actuation does not take place automatically or unintentionally or without external influence while jogging. The fact that the trigger is freely accessible in normal operation and does not touch other objects prevents unintentional triggering. However, it is particularly preferred to directly actuate at least one of the fingers, the thumb or another part of the hand. In addition, it is also possible to actuate the trigger by pressing against or by striking a wall, an object or even against an attacker. This is also the case with an alarm direct defense against an attacker or triggered directly in the event of a fall.

An alarm system within the meaning of the present invention is in particular operated electrically or also electronically or has at least partially electrical or electronic components.

In the context of the present invention, the alarm system is suitable and designed to make itself noticeable in the event of an alarm by actuating the trigger on site in order to drive away potential attackers and / or to call for help. A user can trigger an alarm e.g. B. trigger in a dangerous situation or in a situation that is only perceived as threatening.

In addition to being used for sporting activities and joggers, and especially joggers, the alarm system is also suitable for elderly and sick people, in order to quickly request help in a dangerous situation or to make oneself known. In addition, the alarm system is also suitable for people who, for example, are out and about alone in the evening or at night and want to feel safe while doing so.

When worn as intended, the carrying device preferably surrounds at least two metacarpal bones of a hand of a user or a jogger on both sides of the palm and the back of the hand, at least in sections and / or in part.

In addition to the alarm device, the alarm system can also have additional devices such as a hair tie device or a headlamp device or another additional device. In the event of an alarm, these can take on additional functions that are detailed elsewhere.

In a preferred development, the carrying device completely and in particular encloses the metacarpal of the user Completely. This particularly supports the loss-proof hold of the alarm system on the hand. This prevents the carrying device from slipping while jogging or, for example, with rapid hand movements or gripping movements. As a result, the carrying device can in particular also take on a protective function against injuries or falls. It lies tightly and usually firmly on the user's hand, which is why there is no relative movement. The carrying device is preferably narrower than the metacarpal, but can even be made wider. In this way, a protective function is supported and / or a hold on the metacarpal is promoted.

The support device of the alarm system preferably comprises at least partially a flexible material. The carrying device can comprise fabrics, leather, elastic plastic fibers or also naturally occurring materials. The list is not exhaustive. As a result, the carrying device can preferably adapt to the contour of the user's hand. Reflectors are preferably arranged on the carrying device and / or the carrying device itself can have striking colors and, in particular, preferably reflectors. This supports a visual identification of the jogger. This is not only beneficial at dusk or in complete darkness. In particular, such a material is used which is compatible with the human body and the skin. It could also be designed as inconspicuous as possible.

In advantageous refinements, the support device comprises at least one closing element. As a result, the captive hold of the carrying device on the hand and in particular also the putting on and taking off of the carrying device on the hand of the user are supported. In preferred design variants, the closing element is designed and / or at least comprises a Velcro fastener, a snap fastener or in the form of a button with a buttonhole and / or a buckle and / or a loop and / or a loop such an element. It is also conceivable to design the closing element as a click lock or as a hook connection. In preferred developments, the closing element can also have or comprise at least one buckle, a loop and / or a quick release. In particular, a support device designed as a flexible band can be threaded into a buckle. A quick change of the length for tensioning and / or removal is possible.

The closing element can preferably also be arranged on the alarm device and in particular on the housing of the alarm device. This is particularly advantageous in the case of a flexible carrying device. The flexible support device can be tensioned directly by the closing element relative to the housing of the alarm device. The housing with the trigger is advantageously not positioned on the palm of the hand.

In preferred developments, the carrying device has at least one belt device. This supports the captive hold and a fit of the carrying device on the hand and in particular on the middle hand of the user. The carrying device preferably comprises only one belt device in each case. The tape device is primarily used to enclose the user's metacarpal as fully as possible and to fix the alarm device with the trigger on the palm of the hand. A band device can advantageously adapt to the contour of the hand and support the non-captive hold. The band device can in turn be designed as an elastic element and / or as an elastic band and / or comprise such an element or band. This achieves a (good) malleability of the carrying device and an adaptation to the contour of the hand. Furthermore, the elastic band can be designed as a rubber band or as an elastic band or comprise at least one rubber band and / or an elastic band. The band device preferably comprises at least one slightly elastic section or consists of a slightly elastic material. For example, the belt device can be around Stretched 2% or 5%.

It is also possible for the carrying device to have at least one or precisely one bracket device. The bracket device is held in particular on the hand by clamping and / or can support the holding of the alarm device on the palm.

It is possible that the band device comprises a fabric and / or an elastic fabric band. If the band device comprises a fabric, the fabric preferably lies seamlessly against the skin of the user. This means that preferably no seam comes into direct contact with the skin of a user. This is advantageous because z. B. in a marathon, even the seams of clothing can lead to minor skin injuries or abrasions. This is reliably avoided if there is no seam on the skin.

In preferred embodiments, the belt device is essentially or completely formed from a textile fabric. The textile fabric or textile fabric can be tubular. The textile fabric is particularly advantageously elastic, so that a particularly good hold on the metacarpal is achieved. The textile fabric can in particular be connected to the alarm device via a closing element or can accommodate the alarm device inside or be arranged on it. The fabric can consist of one or more materials or also comprise several materials.

In a preferred development, the bracket device contains at least one U-shaped and / or V-shaped and / or one O-shaped bracket. The bracket partially surrounds the user's metacarpal at least on the inside or the outside of the metacarpus. The secure hold on the hand of the user is promoted by the bracket. The brackets can in particular be made of a metallic material and / or a plastic and / or an elastic material. In particular, such materials are used that are compatible with the human body and skin.

In an advantageous embodiment, the bracket device comprises at least two brackets connected via at least one joint. As a result, an adaptation of the shape is achieved even with a rigid design of the bracket, so that the bracket device can adapt to the contour of the user's metacarpal and fixes the position of the carrying device on the user's metacarpal.

In an advantageous embodiment, the alarm device is at least partially received on the carrying device, particularly preferably at least partially fastened, particularly preferably at least partially integrated therein. The alarm device can in particular be at least partially embedded and / or let into and / or sewn and / or inserted and / or at least partially wrapped around by the support device.

The connection between the alarm device and the support device is designed in particular to be detachable. In this way, simple maintenance and cleaning of the alarm device is particularly advantageous.

The alarm device can, for example, be sewn into the carrying device in preferred configurations. This enables the alarm device to be held securely on the carrying device. The alarm device can also be glued to the support device. In this way, the alarm device can easily be removed from the carrying device for maintenance or replacement. The alarm device can also, in particular, be at least partially screwed, in particular riveted, to the support device. In these embodiments, a firm hold, in particular a hold that cannot be released without further ado, is achieved between the carrying device and the alarm device. In particular, a releasable connection is also created by a tab or buckle, through which a flexible fabric strap is passed through and tensioned as a carrying device, as is the case with a rucksack, for example.

All electrical or electronic components are preferably contained or received in the housing of the alarm device and are protected from damage in the event of a fall or in the event of violence. This is particularly favorable for printed circuit boards, printed circuit boards, processors and electrically conductive connections, in particular cables with thin cross-sections, which can be quickly damaged in a bending movement.

In addition, all components can advantageously be contained in a common housing in a space-saving and secure manner. The housing can particularly preferably be received in the palm of the hand of the user. As a result, the alarm device can in particular adapt very well to the shape of the palm of the hand.

At the same time, the trigger is advantageously placed particularly favorably and is freely accessible when the hand is open and accessible to at least some or even all fingers when closing. The alarm device is easy to attach to the carrying device. A change or an exchange of the alarm device is thus advantageously made possible.

It is conceivable that the trigger is connected to the alarm device via a short cable. The two-part design is particularly notable for its space-saving and variable arrangement. A distance between the alarm device and the trigger of preferably a maximum of 20 cm, in particular a maximum of 10 cm, is provided.

In particular, the alarm device can advantageously be arranged on the carrying device in such a way that the trigger can only be actuated indirectly or indirectly. This can be done, for example, by exerting pressure on the housing. In this case, the alarm device can preferably also be activated by pressing the housing against another object or another body part, such as one's own body or the body of an attacker or against an object.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the housing comprises an at least partially elastic material and has rounded edges. The housing can be made at least partially from plastic and / or metal, in particular from a light metal such as aluminum or magnesium. The housing preferably does not have any sharp-edged element. In particular, the housing is designed and constructed in such a way that no sharp-edged parts are created if the housing breaks. Reliable protection against injuries is thereby achieved.

In a preferred development, the housing has a maximum diameter of less than 6 cm or 5 cm or 4 cm or 2.5 cm. Diameters less than 2 cm or less than 1.5 cm are possible. A maximum height of the housing is in particular less than 2 cm and preferably less than 1.5 cm and also less than 1.25 cm or less than 1 cm. A maximum height of the housing of 8 mm or less than 7 mm or 6 mm or 5 mm or even 4 mm is also possible. The trigger preferably extends over a substantial portion of the surface of the top of the housing. The area of the trigger is in particular greater than 1 and preferably greater than 1.5 or 2 square centimeters.

Thus, the housing and in particular the release have such dimensions that impairment of freedom of movement during sporting activities is minimal, in particular is excluded. In addition, the formation of the connection between the support device and the alarm device is particularly simple.

The housing is advantageously at least partially modeled on the palm of a person or a user. In this way, a particularly good reception and, in particular, a good and, in particular, secure hold can be made possible without slipping in the palm of the hand.

In an advantageous embodiment of the alarm device, the trigger extends over a substantial part of at least one surface the top of the housing, in particular over at least 25% or 50% of the surface of the top of the housing and preferably over more than 75% of the surface of the top. This ensures particularly simple handling and actuation in the event of an alarm.

The trigger is particularly preferably designed as a mechanical element or comprises at least one such. In particular, the trigger can comprise a button, preferably designed as a button and / or a touch element. A contact element is preferably designed as an inductive or capacitive element. This makes the release particularly robust and resistant to external influences. Mechanical elements and contact elements are particularly insensitive to dirt and grime. In addition, the alarm device can be designed to be water-repellent and preferably waterproof. The trigger can be actuated by pressing the mechanical button once or by touching the contact element. It is also conceivable to design the device in such a way that it seals off completely against water. The alarm device and / or the support device can also be used to protect against contamination, in particular possibly for hygienic reasons, in a protective cover made of, for. B. be embedded in silicone. The alarm device can preferably comprise a removable protective cover.

Furthermore, in this context, actuation in the form of a dead man's switch is also conceivable, in which the trigger must be actuated at regular intervals in order not to trigger the alarm.

The alarm device is preferably convex at least on the underside of the housing. When used as intended, the alarm device preferably rests flat against the (convex) palm of the user, at least on the underside. Particularly preferably, a minimum radius of curvature on the underside of the alarm device towards the side and end surfaces is at least 5 mm and in particular at least 7 mm or also 10 mm. A The minimum rounding radius of 5 mm ensures an adapted shape and ideal adaptation to the palm of a user. Sharp transitions or sharp edges are avoided. Even a stepped transition with many small steps (more than 5 or 10) can be viewed as a continuous transition with an average rounding radius.

In at least one advantageous development, the trigger also has a convex and outwardly curved contour. The trigger can particularly advantageously be actuated by several or all fingers. A possible actuation of the trigger with the thumb is advantageous.

Preferably, the alarm device can be secured on the wrist of the user. In particular, a hand strap can be used for this purpose, which can be placed around the wrist of the user in particular. The alarm device is thus kept captive. The width of the hand strap is particularly preferably adjustable by means of a separate adjustment element. In this way, the loop width can preferably be adapted to the width of the hand and wrist.

In at least one advantageous development, the alarm device has at least one trigger, which is designed as a cable switch. The cable switch can be integrated into the alarm device or be present on it. The cable of the cable switch can be worn around a wrist of the user, in particular as a hand strap. When the hand strap, the carrying device and / or the alarm device is removed from the user's hand, the rope pull switch is preferably actuated. In this way, an alarm can be triggered even if the user does not actively actuate the trigger himself.

The alarm system preferably comprises at least one control unit which is provided and designed to control the alarm. The control unit can be designed as a microcontroller with control software or it can be hard-wired being. In addition, the control unit can also include a program and / or an app which can be installed on an external device, such as a mobile radio device, and in particular a mobile phone or particularly preferably a smartphone or a smartwatch, and can also be executed from there. The control unit is advantageously provided and designed to coordinate and carry out, and in particular to carry out, the individual functions of the alarm system by the control unit.

The alarm system preferably comprises a mobile radio device as a mobile radio unit with at least one acoustic unit and / or at least one video unit, the mobile radio device being wirelessly coupled to the data interface of the alarm device via the radio link.

Particularly preferably, when the trigger is actuated, the alarm is triggered (immediately) and at least one alarm signal is output to the mobile radio device.

In particular, the mobile radio device is designed and set up to start a video recording and / or a sound recording on the mobile radio device after receiving an alarm signal via the data interface (preferably immediately and directly).

The data interface of the alarm device can also be suitable for establishing a direct connection with a cellular radio unit or a remote cellular radio device. The data interface of the alarm device can also be suitable for connection to an additional device. This enables communication between the alarm device and the additional device and / or the mobile radio device or a data connection is established.

In an advantageous embodiment, the data interface has at least one transmitting unit and at least one receiving unit and in particular at least one Sending and receiving unit for sending and / or receiving data. In particular, the data interface is therefore advantageously suitable for coupling the alarm device to the mobile radio device via control software, for example in the form of an app. In particular, when the trigger is actuated in the event of an alarm, the transmission to the mobile device takes place.

The control software is advantageously included in the control unit and / or represents at least one component of the control unit.

The data interface is particularly advantageously designed wirelessly and can in particular be designed as a Bluetooth interface, ZigBee interface, ANT + interface and / or infrared interface and / or GPS interface, or at least include one. The data interface can also comprise a wired or optical interface.

In preferred developments, the mobile radio device is designed and set up to establish a connection to an emergency call center and / or to previously stored and changeable contacts via the data interface after receiving an alarm signal from the alarm device. In doing so, different contacts can be notified automatically one after the other. After an unsuccessful connection attempt with 1, 2 or a predetermined number of contacts, an emergency call center can be contacted automatically.

The mobile radio device is preferably designed and set up to establish the connection only after a waiting period. The waiting time can be set permanently, but can also be preset and changeable.

In at least one advantageous development, the alarm system, the alarm device and / or the mobile radio device or the control unit is designed and suitable for multiple and immediately successive actuation of the To recognize the trigger. In particularly preferred refinements, a connection to a contact and / or the emergency call center is established directly when the trigger is actuated multiple times. A multiple actuation of the trigger is understood to mean a multiple actuation in a short period of time, e.g. B. (more than) pressing the button three times within 3 or 5 seconds. Repeated actuation can be a sign that the user is at risk.

In particular, repeated actuation (multiple actuation) of the release that takes place with a short time delay is recognized by the control unit. In addition, it is also possible for the control unit to be suitable and designed to also detect a time length of the actuation of the trigger. In this way, for example, multiple triggering of an alarm can be prevented.

It is possible to use multiple triggers to control the alarm system. For example, it may be possible to trigger certain predefined alarms by a series of actuations or to reset the alarm system again after an alarm has been triggered by a certain operating sequence (e.g. long-short-long).

Other actuations are possible, in particular to at least partially control devices connected via the data interface. In principle, it would be conceivable to accept calls from a mobile phone via a series of actuations or to switch songs on from a music app or audio player and / or change the volume of connected headphones. In addition, for example, existing or connected video units and / or an acoustic unit can be controlled manually and, in particular, a video and / or sound recording can be started.

The alarm system is particularly preferably used only for alarm signals or for use in the event of an alarm.

The alarm system is preferably designed and set up to initiate a notification by SMS and / or by email and / or by messenger to previously stored and changeable contacts when the trigger is actuated. The notification can include different data. For example, current position data that was determined when the trigger was pressed (or previously) using a GPS receiver. If no current GPS position data is available, previously determined position data or the data of a radio network cell can be used.

In particular, the alarm system is designed and set up to output a warning signal immediately after actuation of the trigger and to start data recording with audio and / or video data and to store it in an internal memory or external memory (local and / or remote). The recorded data are preferably also stored directly on a cloud storage device on the Internet.

The alarm system preferably comprises a filter device with which the warning tone signal can be or is filtered out (at least in part and preferably predominantly) during data recording. Filtering can also be carried out after the recording has been made. The filtering can also be carried out later by a better equipped computer, which can achieve an even better result. When data is recorded, the acoustic signal is preferably stored at least twice, namely once an unfiltered version in order to ensure a version that is as unadulterated as possible, and a filtered version which enables better intelligibility when listening directly.

The alarm system is particularly preferably designed and set up to trigger an alarm if a data connection between the alarm device and the mobile radio unit or the (local) mobile radio device is lost. An alarm is preferably triggered when the Movement speed of the user is recorded beyond physically possible values. Preferably, in at least one of these cases, an alarm is triggered immediately and a warning tone signal is output and data recording with audio and / or video data is started. The data are stored in an internal memory and / or external memory.

The alarm system and in particular the alarm device can preferably comprise at least one acoustic unit. The acoustic unit is in particular set up and designed to record an ambient noise after actuation of the trigger and to transmit it via the data interface. The alarm device preferably has at least one sound output unit and is set up and designed to output a warning sound signal in particular immediately and directly after the trigger has been actuated.

In particular, the alarm system also has a video unit. The acoustic unit can in particular partially comprise a siren for emitting at least one loud warning tone and at least one loudspeaker in connection with at least one microphone. The video unit can comprise at least one camera. The video unit advantageously also comprises at least one light source, such as a lamp or an LED. Both units (acoustics and video) can preferably be arranged on the alarm device itself, in particular integrated. It is possible for one unit or both units, in particular, to be arranged at least partially on an additional device, such as a hair tie device and / or a head lamp device, or at least partially integrated therein.

Furthermore, existing video units and / or acoustic units from a coupled mobile radio device and / or an additional device can also be integrated into the alarm system and used in particular for the purposes of the alarm system. This makes it possible, in particular by actuating the shutter release, to control the acoustic unit and in particular the video unit and to initiate recordings.

In an advantageous embodiment, the alarm device including the carrying device has a maximum weight of preferably less than 200 grams or less than 150 grams and in particular less than 100 grams, in particular of a maximum of 75 grams and particularly preferably of a maximum of 60 grams or 50 grams.

It is advantageous if the alarm device without a carrying device has a maximum weight of 80 grams and in particular a maximum of 50 grams. A weight of less than 40 grams or less than 30 grams or 15 grams is possible. Due to the low weight, the user's freedom of movement is not restricted during sporting activities and especially when jogging. The user is not affected by the heavy weight on the hand. As a result, the alarm device advantageously has a low level of inertia, so that the user is not disturbed or hindered, especially when jogging. The alarm device is not perceived as annoying when the hands, in particular the arms, move, when running or during other sporting activity. Thus, the alarm device can advantageously be worn over a long period of time and in particular during extensive jogging tours in the great outdoors, for example also during a marathon.

In an advantageous embodiment variant, actuation of the trigger initiates an alarm and at least one alarm signal, which can be output and in particular forwarded in particular by the alarm device, particularly preferably by the mobile radio device. In a particularly preferred development, the alarm signal is output immediately after the alarm is actuated or triggered. It is possible for the alarm device and in particular the mobile radio device to return feedback to the user in the form of a mechanical oscillation, in particular by vibration. For this purpose, the alarm device can comprise a separate vibration unit, which generates vibrations that the user can feel.

It is particularly preferred directly after the actuation or the Triggering of the alarm at least one (in particular very loud) sound signal with a sound pressure at least greater than 70 dB and preferably greater than 80 db or greater than 90 dB and in particular greater than 100 dB or 120 dB is output. The audio signal can basically be output at any frequency. In this way, attackers can advantageously be driven to flight. The sound signal can be output by an acoustic unit in or on the alarm device or also by an acoustic unit on the mobile radio device.

The audio signal is preferably emitted in at least one defined frequency spectrum. This means that the frequencies of the audio signal are precisely specified or result. In this way, the sound signal can advantageously be filtered out when a sound is recorded at the same time and, for example, an analysis or recognition of an attacker's voice can also take place afterwards.

A sound signal is preferably used in at least one limited frequency band. A frequency band with a frequency width (half width) of less than 2000 Hz or less than 1500 Hz or less than 1000 Hz is preferred. In preferred embodiments, the half width is less than 800 Hz or less than 500 Hz. In all embodiments, the half width is preferably less than 25% and in particular less 15% or less than 10% of a mean frequency of the respective frequency band.

In preferred embodiments, at least one frequency band above 2.5 kHz and in particular above 3 kHz is used. In preferred embodiments, signal tones with a frequency band with a central frequency between 2.5 kHz and 8.0 kHz are used.

In a specific embodiment, a sound signal with an average frequency of a frequency band of 5 kHz (or 4 or 6 kHz) and with a half-width of less than 1000 Hz or 1500 Hz is used.

Not only a continuous sound signal is possible, but also a clocked one with a predetermined or adjustable frequency of e.g. 1 Hz or 2 Hz or 3 Hz. A clocked signal can generate even more attention.

It is also possible to have two signal tones of different frequencies, which are output simultaneously or in succession. For example, an audio signal with a frequency of 4 kHz or 5 kHz and 6 kHz can be output alternately.

In all of the refinements, it is particularly preferred that the output of the sound signal and a sound and / or video recording take place at the same time. The audio signal can also be recorded. It is also possible that the audio signal is filtered out during the recording. Filtering out is also possible afterwards. For a transmission of the recorded sound, it is advantageous to at least largely filter out the sound signal in order to enable a distant listener to better understand the situation directly.

In simple cases, the frequency range of the recording (also called sound recording) can be limited. For example, the recording can be restricted to a predefined frequency range, e.g. B. to the classic telephone frequency range from 300 Hz to 3400 Hz.

The sound signal is preferably output by a piezo sound generator.

The or at least one alarm signal is particularly preferably taken from a group of alarm signals which includes radio signals, sound signals, light signals, video signals and audio signals. In an advantageous embodiment variant, an audio signal, in particular at least partially consisting of a sound signal such as a loud alarm tone and / or a siren tone, is initially output on the alarm device itself and / or on an additional device coupled or connected to it. Continue In particular, video and audio signals can advantageously be recorded directly. The recording (audio and / or video recording) is preferably stored at least locally and / or transmitted as a radio signal to a mobile radio device and / or other additional devices connected via the data interface.

The video recording and / or the sound recording is preferably initiated at least in part by a mobile radio device connected via the data interface, either directly or with a predefinable time offset after the trigger has been actuated by the control unit, or can be initiated via the data interface. As a result, the video unit and acoustic unit do not have to be integrated into the alarm device and the alarm device can be made smaller. Error-prone electronic units also do not have to be integrated into the alarm device. In particular, the immediate start of a recording after actuation makes it possible to record and save important details, for example of an attack, such as voices and / or appearance and / or background noises. In addition, a delayed start of a recording or its storage and transmission can also be useful.

The sound recording and / or video recording is stored at least locally on the alarm system and preferably on the mobile radio device. A mobile radio device is designed in particular as a mobile phone and in particular as a smartphone or smartwatch or comprises at least one of these devices. The list is not exhaustive. Further other devices, radio devices or mobile radio devices can also be included.

Particularly preferably, when the trigger is actuated, the establishment of a telephone connection with an emergency call center and / or previously stored and changeable contacts via the connected mobile radio device is initiated by the control unit. There is at least one adjustable or specifiable contact here storable. The establishment of contact is initiated when the trigger is actuated, or can be initiated when actuated.

In particular, two, three or more changeable contacts can be stored in a ranking, which contacts can be contacted one after the other and / or at the same time. This ensures that the emergency contact or contacts who are in the immediate vicinity and / or can be reached at this moment are preferably alerted. Before jogging, an emergency contact can be selected before the sporting activity. B. is in the vicinity and / or is available in time. In the event of an alarm, at least one connection to a contact is preferably established. A contact comprises at least one telephone number and / or an email address and / or a messenger address and / or another protocol which are called or informed when the alarm is triggered.

In a preferred embodiment, the notification of stored contacts can be initiated at least partially by at least one of the elements of the group, consisting of SMS, email and messenger message, via the activation of the alarm by a connected mobile radio device. In this way, notification of the stored emergency contacts can be ensured, even if they cannot accept the telephone connection at the moment and / or can only be reached by email and / or SMS and / or messenger.

The notification of the stored contacts is preferably initiated immediately or particularly preferably with a time delay after actuation of the trigger. In the event of a delayed notification of the emergency contacts in the event of an alarm, the jogger thus has sufficient time to deactivate the system in the event of unintentional triggering or the all-clear. However, this does not delete the alarm. With an immediate notification of the emergency contacts after actuation of the trigger, the security is particularly high.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment variant, the current GPS position data, which can be determined in particular by a mobile radio device or additional device with GPS receiver, are z. B. can be transmitted via SMS and / or email or another protocol. It is particularly advantageous here that the current GPS position data are transmitted or can be transmitted by radio signal. For the purposes of the present application, for the sake of simplicity, all satellite position data such as data about the GPS system or Galileo system or the Glonass system or also the Beidou system etc. are referred to as GPS data.

In a particularly preferred variant, the recordings can at least partially be transmitted and stored via a data connection, in particular via a coupled mobile radio device, to an in particular external database. The recordings or recordings can also be stored in at least one cloud storage device. The process is advantageously triggered and controlled by the control unit. Thus, the video recording of a video unit and a sound recording of an acoustic unit can be saved. At least some of the data of the video recording and the sound recording can also be stored locally on the mobile radio device or on another local device. This is particularly advantageous because it decouples the storage of the recorded data from the alarm device and a connected mobile radio device. Storage in the database enables the recorded data to be evaluated independently of the mobile radio device and alarm device.

The alarm device preferably has at least one energy store and in particular at least one rechargeable battery which supplies the alarm device with electrical energy and ensures its function. The energy store can also be designed as a capacitive store and in particular as a capacitor. The rechargeable battery can be replaced when the maximum number of charging cycles has been reached. In a preferred embodiment, the rechargeable battery charged contactlessly by at least one charging station. As a result, multiple and long-lasting use of the alarm device is achieved in a particularly advantageous manner. It is possible to charge the alarm device inductively using the mobile radio device. For this purpose, the alarm device must be positioned in the vicinity of or directly on the mobile radio device.

The control unit is advantageously suitable and designed to determine the speed of a user and to automatically trigger an alarm as a function of a change in speed. For this purpose, the determined GPS data of a GPS receiver of a connected mobile radio device can preferably be evaluated. For this purpose, the GPS data are preferably determined continuously or at predetermined time intervals and evaluated by the control unit. If a threshold value of a predetermined change in speed is exceeded over a predetermined period of time, an alarm signal is preferably triggered automatically. For this purpose, the change in speed or the measured values used for this are preferably filtered in order to rule out false alarms as far as possible.

It is also possible for the alarm system, in particular the alarm device, to include at least one acceleration sensor in order to detect the change in speed. It is thus advantageously possible to determine when a user experiences an unpredictable and unusually high change in speed while jogging. A threshold value for the change in speed or acceleration can be specified or set manually or automatically, also depending on the outdoor activity.

In addition, it is also possible for the threshold value of the change in speed to be derived from a known history of previously determined speed values.

Particularly preferably, the control unit is suitable and designed to trigger an alarm when the connection of the The alarm device is torn off via the data interface, for example to a mobile radio device, and in particular is unpredictably disconnected and / or interrupted. This can be the case, for example, if the alarm device is removed from the hand in the event of an attack. This is also the case if the mobile device is stolen, in particular if it falls out of your pocket or is stolen.

The control unit is expediently provided and designed to filter out an alarm signal from a recorded audio signal. In this way, it is advantageously possible that, in the event of an alarm, a loud sound signal can be output and sound recording is started at the same time, in which the sound signal is filtered out or can be filtered out. It is advantageously possible here for the audio signal to encompass a precisely predetermined frequency range.

The frequency range of the audio signal is advantageously in an audible range which is at least predominantly outside the frequency range of human speech. In this way, important information about an attacker and the course of events can be determined. At the same time, it is possible to have a sound signal as a defense and also as a call for help.

Furthermore, the invention is directed to a method and a use of the alarm system. The method is carried out in particular with an alarm system, as described above. The alarm system is used to enable users to trigger an alarm while jogging and other outdoor activities. In the method, a user operates the trigger of the alarm device by closing his hand while jogging or other outdoor activities. The alarm device is attached to the user's hand. The housing of the alarm device rests in particular with its underside on the palm of the middle edge of the user. By closing the hand, the user actuates the trigger, which is preferably arranged on the top of the alarm device, in order to trigger an alarm. In particular, immediately after the trigger is pressed, an alarm signal and a Warning signal emitted.

Further advantages and features of the present invention emerge from the exemplary embodiments, which are explained below with reference to the accompanying figures.

Figur 1

eine schematische Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Alarmsystems;

Figur 2

eine schematische Darstellung einer Handinnenfläche mit einer Tragvorrichtung und einem Alarmgerät eines Alarmsystems;

Figur 3

eine schematische Darstellung eines Handrückens mit einer Tragvorrichtung und einem Alarmgerät nach Figur 2;

Figur 4

eine rein schematische perspektivische Draufsicht auf eine Tragvorrichtung und ein Alarmgerät nach Figur 2 und 3;

Figur 5

eine schematische Ansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform einer Tragvorrichtung und eines Alarmgeräts; und

Figur 6

eine schematische Draufsicht auf ein Alarmgerät; und

Figur 7

eine schematische Vorderansicht einer Tragvorrichtung und eines Alarmgeräts nach noch einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel;

Figur 8

eine schematische Seitenansicht einer Tragvorrichtung und eines Alarmgeräts nach Figur 7;

Figur 9

eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht einer Tragvorrichtung und eines Alarmgeräts nach Figur 7;

Figur 10

eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht einer Tragvorrichtung und eines Alarmgeräts nach Figur 7 mit einer zusätzlichen Handschlaufe; und

Figur 11

eine schematische Ansicht einer Tragvorrichtung und eines Alarmgeräts mit Handschlaufe nach Figur 10, welche an einer Hand eines Benutzers aufgenommen sind.

In the figures show:

Figure 1

a schematic representation of an alarm system according to the invention;

Figure 2

a schematic representation of the palm of the hand with a carrying device and an alarm device of an alarm system;

Figure 3

a schematic representation of the back of the hand with a carrying device and an alarm device according to Figure 2 ;

Figure 4

a purely schematic perspective top view of a carrying device and an alarm device according to FIG Figures 2 and 3 ;

Figure 5

a schematic view of a further embodiment of a support device and an alarm device; and

Figure 6

a schematic plan view of an alarm device; and

Figure 7

a schematic front view of a support device and an alarm device according to yet another embodiment;

Figure 8

a schematic side view of a carrying device and an alarm device according to Figure 7 ;

Figure 9

a schematic perspective view of a Carrying device and an alarm device according to Figure 7 ;

Figure 10

a schematic perspective view of a support device and an alarm device according to Figure 7 with an additional hand strap; and

Figure 11

a schematic view of a carrying device and an alarm device with a hand strap according to Figure 10 , which are recorded on a hand of a user.

In Figure 1 an inventive alarm system 1 is shown schematically. The alarm system 1 comprises a carrying device 3 and an electrical or electronic alarm device 4 here, which are carried by a user 2 (not shown here) during outdoor activities and in particular when jogging. The alarm device 4 comprises electrical components and circuits and is connected bidirectionally via a data interface 29 to a mobile radio device 30 by radio, here in the form of a Bluetooth interface. A hair tie device 23 that is not specifically detailed and a head lamp device 24 that is not detailed in detail can be present as additional devices and are only shown schematically here.

The alarm system 1 has at least one trigger 5 in order to trigger an alarm if necessary. In any case, a trigger 5 is arranged on the alarm device 4 and preferably integrated directly therein. When used as intended, the trigger 5 is located freely within the hand 6 and can be closed by closing the hand 6 as a whole or only by suitably curving a finger 11 or the thumb 12 (see FIG Figure 2 ) are operated. This triggers an alarm.

The alarm device 4 is attached to the carrying device 3 or integrated therein. If the alarm device 4 is integrated into the carrying device 3, it is possible that the trigger 5 cannot be recognized from the outside at all. The trigger 5 can be of a cover layer such. B. be covered with a cloth. As in Figure 1 recognizable, the trigger 5 can largely and possibly also almost occupy the entire surface 22a of the housing 22 of the alarm device 4 (cf. Figure 4 ). This enables operation in all situations, even if the jogger is attacked unexpectedly from behind and the arms are immediately held. A user 2 can almost always close the hand 6 and thus trigger an alarm or press the trigger against an object or the attacker.

The housing 22 here contains all of the electrical components of the alarm device 4. These are thus particularly reliably protected against damage from external force, for example from a fall or a blow. In simple cases, the alarm device serves as a trigger for an alarm state and causes the mobile radio device 30 to output an alarm signal. The alarm device 4 is particularly small and compact. It is also possible and preferred that the alarm device 4 itself comprises an acoustic unit 32 with a loudspeaker or an audio output unit such as a piezo device. A piezo device or, in simple cases, a piezo buzzer can effectively generate very loud sound signals.

In the event of an alarm, a contact stored in a memory of the alarm system is notified, in particular immediately (or, if necessary, also adjustable with a time delay). A sound recording and / or a video recording are also started immediately. A video recording makes sense, but requires a camera with preferably a clear view. When actuated, the local position (e.g. determined by GPS or Glossnass, etc. or at least determined via the radio cell) is transmitted directly when the trigger 5 is pressed. For this purpose, the local position is preferably determined continuously or at short time intervals (e.g. less than 60 seconds and in particular less than 30 seconds) and / or preferably only once or at least when an alarm is triggered. In any case, an (approximate) location is transmitted immediately. In any case, there is no waiting for an exact determination of the local position until data is transmitted. If necessary, will a second signal with a more precise location is sent if the exact location is not available immediately (determining a GPS position can take a few seconds). A location accuracy is preferably also transmitted immediately. This means that there is no delay in the transmission of (first) data. As a result, a location with the specified and the highest possible accuracy is available at all times. It is not possible for an attacker to prevent the transmission of a location.

The alarm system 1 is controlled and the stored contacts of the alarm device 4 are changed via control software 31 in the control unit 37. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the alarm system 1 is controlled via an app of the control unit 37, which is installed on the mobile radio device 30.

An actuation of the trigger 5 of the alarm device results in an alarm signal 34 being transmitted to the mobile radio device 30 by radio. In the event of an alarm, the additional devices 23, 24 can be activated directly by the alarm signal 34 or indirectly by the mobile radio device 30. The mobile radio device 30 sets up a data connection if it is not already being held in the background.

The video recording and the sound recording can be transmitted to a (Internet or local) memory or a database 35 (for example in a cloud memory on the Internet) and stored there for evaluation. In any case, the mobile radio device 30 calls a number of stored and changeable contacts according to a previously established and changeable ranking via telephone connection or messenger connection. In addition, the stored contacts are informed via SMS, email and messenger message that the alarm has been activated.

The current GPS position data is then determined and transmitted to the contacts, which the mobile device uses 30 can be called or contacted. The GPS position data can e.g. B. be transmitted via SMS, email and / or messenger message.

The alarm device 4, the mobile radio device 30 and the additional devices, here the hair tie device 23 and the head lamp device 24, can each or all of them have at least one acoustic unit 32 and one video unit 33. In this case, a video and / or sound recording can preferably be started immediately when the trigger 5 is actuated. It is possible for the alarm device 4 to have at least one acoustic unit 32 in order to output a loud warning signal. This is z. B. a piezo device which can be integrated into the housing 22 in a compact manner.

In Figure 2 a hand 6 of a user 2 is shown, which shows a support device 3, shown here with hatching, with an alarm device 4. The alarm device 4 and the trigger 5 are arranged on the palm 8 visible here. As a result, when the hand 6 is closed, the user can simply and reliably actuate the trigger 5. A false alarm due to a self-triggering is excluded.

The carrying device 3 has a belt device 16. The band device 16 can be designed as an (elastic) band 18. The large-area trigger 5 can be actuated at any time with almost all fingers 11 and the thumb 12.

In Figure 3 the back of the hand 9 of a hand 6 of a user 2 is shown. The hinge device 16 shown hatched is designed here in the variant to be significantly narrower than in the exemplary embodiment according to FIG Figure 2 and surrounds the metacarpal 7 and in particular the metacarpal bones completely and completely. The knuckles 13 remain free here. However, the fingers 11 and the thumb 12 can move freely, so that there is practically no impairment of the movement.

In Figure 4 a perspective schematic representation of a variant of an alarm device 4 of the alarm system 1 according to the invention is illustrated. An alarm device 4 is let into or integrated into the carrying device 3. The carrying device 3 here consists of a flexible material 14 and is designed as a hose 19. For example, the flexible material 14 can consist of fabric or a rubber material or the like or comprise such a material. The trigger 5 of the alarm device 4 takes up a large part of the surface 22a of the housing 22 of the alarm device. A data interface 29 and an energy source, here in the form of a battery 36, are shown schematically within the housing 22.

An acoustic unit 32 and / or a video unit 33 can be integrated in the carrying device 3, in particular on the opposite side on the back of the hand 9. On the side opposite the trigger 5, data can be captured better when the trigger is triggered, since the trigger 5 is covered by the fingers. At least one acoustic unit 32 for recording ambient noise or also for outputting warning signals can also be accommodated in the alarm device 4.

A control unit 37 is provided and a vibration unit 38 can be provided. Information such as an incoming telephone call or an incoming notification on the connected mobile radio device could be communicated to the user 2 by the vibration unit 38. The control unit essentially coordinates the flow of data between the mobile radio device 30 and the alarm device. In addition, the control unit 37 can also control the video unit 33 and the acoustic unit 32 of the mobile radio device 30 here.

In Figure 5 is a schematic view of a further embodiment of the alarm device 4 and the support device 3 of an alarm system 1 according to the invention in a sectional view. The support device 3 here comprises a bracket device 17. The brackets 20 are through a one end Joint 21 connected. The bracket device 17 as a whole can be surrounded by an elastic element 18. It is also possible that an elastic element 18 connects the brackets 20 at the lower opening here or that the brackets consist at least partially of an elastic and / or flexible material.

The closure and thus the secure hold of the carrying device 3 are achieved by the closure element 15, here in the form of a Velcro fastener 15a or a push button 15a. The alarm device 4 has rounded edges 26 on the surface 22a of the housing 22, which are intended to prevent injury in the event of a fall. The trigger is designed as a mechanical element 28. In all of the exemplary embodiments, the actual housing can be encased in an elastic sleeve, for example made of silicone or the like.

In Figure 6 a schematic plan view of an alarm device 4 is shown. The alarm device 4 is made here of an elastic material 25 and has a maximum diameter 27. Below the trigger 5, the schematically illustrated data interface 29, a possible acoustic unit 32, a possible video unit 33 and an energy source are shown here in the form of a battery 36. In addition, the alarm device 4 here also comprises a control unit 37 and a vibration unit 38.

The control unit 37 is suitable and designed to recognize a multiple actuation of the trigger 5. Multiple false tripping by repeated actuation of the trigger in quick succession, in particular immediately one after the other, can thus be effectively prevented.

In a simple and particularly advantageous embodiment variant, the carrying device 3 is designed as a band 18 or a cloth tube which completely surrounds the metacarpal 7 and whose low elastic properties enable it to be comfortably held on the hand 6.

The alarm device 4 finally comprises a trigger 5, a data interface 29 with a transmitter unit, an energy source here in the form of a battery 36 and possibly a loudspeaker which can emit an acoustic alarm tone in the event of an alarm.

In all cases, the alarm device 4 particularly preferably has a very low weight and very small geometric dimensions with a diameter 27 of less than 5.0 cm or 4.5 cm. The alarm device 4 is preferably designed roughly disk-like in all of its configurations and has a height which is (considerably) less than the diameter. A ratio of the diameter 27 of the alarm device 4 (or of the trigger 5) to the height of the alarm device 4 is preferably greater than 3: 2 and in particular greater than 2: 1.

The data interface 29 is designed in all configurations in particular as a Bluetooth interface or as an interface with ANT +, ZigBee, Wlan or the like.

The invention provides an alarm system 1 which is worn on the metacarpal 7 and z. B. is fixed by cloth and / or tape and is designed in particular as an elastic textile tape. An alarm device 4 is arranged centrally in the palm of the hand 8 so that the exposed trigger 5 can be actuated by bending a finger or, for example, solely by closing the hand 6 or by forming a fist. The alarm device 4 is preferably wireless z. B. coupled to a mobile device 30 via Bluetooth. Optional additional devices such as a hair tie device 23 or a head lamp device 24 or other devices can be integrated into the system.

When the trigger 5 is actuated, the information can be transmitted to the mobile radio device 30 (in particular by radio signal). At least one stored contact is notified and location information is transmitted to the contact. An audible alarm tone is preferred by the Alarm device 4 and / or the mobile radio device 30 and / or an additional device output. Various presettable and changeable contacts can also be notified after a pre-programmable waiting time after activating the alarm from a group of notification elements consisting of a telephone connection, SMS, email and messenger message or another protocol.

Figure 7 shows a schematic front view of yet another exemplary embodiment of the alarm system 1. The alarm device 4 here has a rounded housing 22 which is made somewhat longer than it is wide. The case is about 30% longer than it is wide. The edges 26 and corners are rounded. The underside of the housing resting against the palm 8 and the opposite upper side of the housing 22 are arched. As a result, the alarm device 4 rests particularly well on the palm of the hand 8.

The alarm device is advantageously received in the palm 8 and enclosed by the palm 8. The alarm device 4 is thus advantageously adapted to the natural shape of the palm 8. As a result, the alarm device 4 is guided particularly well and safely in the palm of the hand 8 even with rapid movements of the hand 6. Relative movements are minimized.

All the necessary components and circuits are included in the alarm device 4. These include above all the large-area trigger 5 and the data interface 29. A connection to the mobile radio device 30 is established and maintained via the data interface 29. At least one acoustic unit 32 is preferably included. The acoustic unit 32 can be used for sound output in order to output an alarm sound. It is also possible for the acoustic unit or a further acoustic unit 32 to be used for recording ambient noises. A vibration unit 38 can also be included. An optional video unit 33 is possible.

The trigger 5 is designed as a mechanical button, which takes up a large part of the upper surface and here approx. 75% of the surface 22a of the housing 22. The trigger is convexly curved in profile to match the surface 22a of the housing 22. This advantageously makes it possible for all fingers 11 and the thumb 12 of the hand 6 of a user 2 to reach the trigger easily.

The alarm device 4 has a maximum diameter between 3 cm and 5 cm and here of approximately 4 cm. The alarm device 4 can thus advantageously be received within the palm 8 of the hand 6. The alarm device 4 including carrying device 3 has a weight of between about 40 grams and 100 grams and here less than 60 grams, depending on the equipment. The alarm device itself weighs less than 60 grams. With these properties, the alarm device 4 can effortlessly and unnoticed for several hours can be worn by a user 2 without being perceived as annoying.

The alarm device 4 is arranged on the carrying device 3 and is detachably connected to the carrying device 3. The support device 3 is designed here as a band device 16, which consists of a band 18 made of a flexible material 14, such as a plastic. The band 18 can comprise an elastic fabric.

In Figure 8 are the carrying device 3 and the alarm device 4 according to Figure 7 shown purely schematically in a side view. Here, the rounded edges 26 and the rounded convex shape of the housing 22 can be seen particularly well. The housing 22 of the alarm device 4 has a type of teardrop shape which can be received particularly well in the palm 8 of the hand 6 of a user 2.

The housing 22 is here preferably designed essentially mirror-symmetrically, so that the bottom and the top are convex and radii of curvature greater than 5 mm and in particular greater than 7 mm at the transition from the top or have underside to the respective side surfaces.

The convex surface of the trigger can be reached particularly well by all of the fingers 11 and the thumb 12 of the hand 6. This is particularly advantageous in the event of an alarm, since the force is particularly advantageously transmitted to the convex trigger 5 by a finger 11 or the thumb 12. A malfunction, i.e. H. Failure to operate when the trigger 5 is pressed is reliably prevented. This is particularly important for reliable functioning of the alarm device 4 in all dangerous situations.

The support device 3, which is designed here as a belt device 16, is connected to the housing 22 on both sides of the latter. A closing element 15 in the form of a buckle or the like is arranged on the right-hand side. The strap 18 is passed through the buckle. As a result, the length of the band device 16 can be easily changed and adapted to a user 2. The buckle is designed like a backpack and its shape prevents the strap 18 from loosening.

Figure 9 shows the carrying device 3 and the alarm device 4 Figure 7 in a perspective view. The rounded edges 26 of the housing 22 are clearly visible again. The band device 18 is approximately 20% to 30% narrower than the alarm device 4. A uniform overall effect is created.

The control unit 37 is provided and designed to control and monitor the functions of the alarm system 1. In addition to a simple actuation of the release 5, the control unit 37 is therefore also able to recognize multiple actuations which differ in the number of actuations and their individual time lengths. This prevents multiple alarms from being triggered if the trigger is pressed irregularly at short intervals. In addition, through a preprogrammed sequence of Actuations a telephone connection can be established directly through a connected mobile radio device 30 without a time delay. This makes it possible, above all, to adapt the function of the alarm device to the personal needs of the user 2.

As a precaution, anxious persons can set up a telephone connection with an emergency contact while jogging without the remaining functions of the alarm system 1 being carried out. The vibration unit 38 gives feedback to the user 2 by means of a vibration as to whether an alarm was triggered by the actuation. The alarm system 1 here also includes a headset, which is not shown, so that the user 2 can telephone while jogging. In addition, other functions are possible that are not described in detail here, but are based on the same principle.

Figure 10 shows the alarm device 4 according to Figure 7 in an open state with a hand strap 39 for additional securing of the alarm device 4 on the hand. The hand strap 39 is connected to the alarm device 4. Here the hand strap 39 is connected to a cable switch 39 inside the alarm device 4. The cable switch 39 is also used to operate the trigger 5, but could also be connected to a separate trigger. The hand strap 39 can advantageously be worn around the hand 6 and in particular around the wrist. Within the alarm device 4, the hand strap 39 is here securely and positively arranged around the mechanical trigger 5 contained therein. The hand strap 39 and the cable switch 39 are also designed as a trigger 5. If the alarm device 4 is forcibly stolen by the hand 6 of the user 2, the trigger 5 can be actuated. A particularly reliable function of the alarm system 1 is thus guaranteed.

In order to thread the hand strap 39, which is optionally present here, the housing 22 of the alarm device 4 can be at least partially opened as shown. For assembly, the rope of the hand strap 39 of the rope switch 39 is wrapped around the trigger 5 laid around. After the housing 22 has been closed, the assembly is complete. By means of the setting element 39, the size of the hand strap 39 can be adapted specifically to a user 2.

In Figure 11 the carrying device 3 with the alarm device 4 in normal use is shown directly on the hand 6 of a user 2. The carrying device 3 completely encloses the metacarpal 7 of the hand 6 of the user 2. The alarm device 4 is accommodated within the palm 8. The rounded edges 26 of the housing 22 follow the natural shape of the palm 8. The hand strap 39 wraps around the wrist of the hand 6 of the user 2. The setting element 39a enables the size of the hand strap 39 to be adjusted.

The alarm device 4 is accommodated in the middle of the palm 8 and can be reached immediately and directly by practically every finger 11 and the thumb 12. Thus, the alarm system 1 can be operated directly and immediately with one hand in a dangerous situation such as an attack. In a particularly advantageous form of the invention, after actuation of the alarm device 4 by means of the control unit 37, a video and / or sound recording is started immediately by a mobile radio device 30 connected via the data interface 29, which is transmitted locally and externally to a database 35 for storage. In this case, feedback is given to the user 2 about the actuation of the trigger 5 via the vibration unit 38 by means of vibration of the alarm device 4. After a set waiting time, such as about 15 seconds or one minute, the control unit 37 initiates the establishment of a telephone connection to previously established emergency contacts or to an emergency call center. <b> List of reference symbols: </b> 1 Alarm system 30th Cellular device 2 user 31 Control software 3 Carrying device 32 Acoustic unit 4th Alarm device 33 Video unit 5 trigger 34 Alarm signal 6th hand 35 Database 7th Metacarpus 36 battery 8th Palm 37 Control unit 9 back of Hand 38 Vibration unit 10 GPS receiver 39 Cable switch / wrist strap 11 finger 40 Adjustment element 12th thumb 41 Beep 13th ankle 42 Sound output unit 14th flexible material of 3 50 Cellular unit 15th Closing element 15a Velcro fastener, snap fastener 16 Tape setup 17th Ironing device 18th elastic band or element of 16.17 19th hose 20th hanger 21 joint 22nd Housing of 4 22a surface 22b Top 22c Bottom, back 22d Radius of curvature 23 Hair tie device 24 Headlamp device 25th elastic material of 22 26th rounded edges from 22 27 Diameter of 22 28 mechanical element of 5 29 Data interface

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1. Alarm system (1) for users (2) during jogging and other outdoor activities, comprising a carrier device (3) and at least one alarm apparatus (4) connected therewith having at least one data interface (29) with at least one transmitter and receiver unit for transmitting and receiving data, wherein the data interface (29) is configured and set up, when used as intended, to maintain a permanent radio link with at least one mobile radio set (30), the carrier device (3) being provided and configured to be carried on the body of a user (2) secure against loss, and wherein the alarm apparatus (4) comprises a housing (22) with a top face (22b) and a bottom face (22c), and on the top face (22b), a trigger (5) for actuation as needed to trigger an alarm incident,
   characterized in that the carrier device (3) is configured such that the carrier device (3), when used as intended, at least partially encircles the metacarpus (7) of a user (2) on the palm (8) and the back of the hand (9), such as like a glove, and that the bottom face (22c) of the housing (22), when used as intended, is adjacent to the palm (8) of the user (2), so that with the hand open, the trigger (5) disposed on the top face (22b) of the housing (22) is entirely unloaded and freely accessible, and in the case of imminent danger can be actuated one-handedly by closing the hand (6) or e.g. by pressing a bent finger, so as to trigger the alarm incident.
2. The alarm system (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the carrier device (3) comprises at least one strap device (16), and wherein the alarm apparatus (4) is accommodated on the carrier device (3), and wherein the strap device (16) comprises an adjustable locking clip and encircles the user's metacarpus (7) exactly once.
3. The alarm system (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the housing (22) consists of an at least partially elastic material (25) and shows rounded edges (26), and wherein the housing (22) has a maximum diameter (27) of less than 5 cm, and wherein the maximum height is less than 2 cm, and wherein the trigger (5) extends across a substantial part of at least one surface (22a) of the housing (22) and a surface of more than 1 square centimeter, and wherein the alarm apparatus (4) has a maximum weight of 80 grams, preferably a maximum of 50 grams.
4. The alarm system (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the alarm apparatus (4) comprises at least one acoustic unit (32) and is set up and configured, after actuation of the trigger (5), to pick up ambient noise and to transmit it via the data interface (29), and/or wherein the alarm apparatus (4) comprises at least one sound output unit (42) and is set up and configured to emit an alarm signal (41) upon actuation of the trigger (5).
5. The alarm system (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the alarm apparatus (4) on the bottom face (22c) of the housing (22) is configured convex and when used as intended, lies flat against the user's palm.
6. The alarm system (1) according to any of the preceding claims, comprising at least one mobile radio set (30) as the mobile radio unit (50), including at least one acoustic unit (32) and/or a video unit (33), wherein the mobile radio set (30) has a wireless link with the data interface (29) of the alarm apparatus (4) via the radio link.
7. The alarm system (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein upon actuation of the trigger (5) the alarm incident is triggered, and at least one alarm signal (34) is emitted to the mobile radio set (30).
8. The alarm system (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the mobile radio set (30) is configured and set up to start video recording and/or sound recording on the mobile radio set (30) after receiving an alarm signal (34) via the data interface (29).
9. The alarm system (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the mobile radio set (30) is configured and set up to establish a connection with an emergency service and/or with previously stored and modifiable contacts, upon receiving an alarm signal (34) via the data interface (29).
10. The alarm system (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the mobile radio set (30) is configured and set up not to establish the connection until a hold time has elapsed.
11. The alarm system (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the mobile radio set (30) is configured and set up to immediately establish a connection upon multiple actuations of the trigger.
    The alarm system (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the alarm system is configured and set up, upon actuation of the trigger (5), to initiate an SMS and/or email and/or messenger notification to previously stored and modifiable contacts, wherein the notification includes data such as the current position data captured by means of a GPS receiver (10), upon actuation of the trigger (5).
12. The alarm system (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the alarm system is configured and set up, immediately upon actuation of the trigger (5), to emit an acoustic alarm signal (41) and to start data recording with audio and/or video data and to store these in an internal or external memory.
13. The alarm system (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the alarm system comprises a filter device by means of which the acoustic alarm signal (41) is filtered out in the data recording.
14. The alarm system (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the alarm system is configured and set up, in the event of a data link breakup between the alarm apparatus (4) and the mobile radio set (30), and/or an increase of the movement speed of the user exceeding physically conceivable values, to immediately trigger an alarm incident, to emit an acoustic alarm signal (41), and to start data recording using audio and/or video data, storing these in an internal or external memory.
15. Method of using an alarm system (1) for users (2) during jogging and other outdoor activities according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the user actuates the trigger of the alarm apparatus by closing his hand equipped with the alarm apparatus, and actuates the trigger disposed on the top face of the alarm apparatus to trigger an alarm incident, wherein immediately upon actuation of the trigger, an alarm signal and an acoustic alarm signal are emitted.

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