KR20060098766A - Vehicle alarm system that can transmit video and its operation method - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting a video and a method of operating the same, which are installed in a vehicle and transmit an image or video photographed by photographing an internal / external situation of the vehicle when an emergency occurs in the vehicle through a wireless communication network. It includes a vehicle alarm terminal and a mobile communication terminal for receiving an image or video captured from the vehicle alarm terminal, using a vehicle alarm terminal capable of detecting an emergency of the vehicle and transmitting a video to determine the situation inside and outside the vehicle. As the captured image or video can be received and confirmed by the mobile communication terminal, the vehicle can be monitored remotely and active measures can be taken through accurate situation determination when an emergency occurs in the vehicle.

Car, Alarm, Mobile Terminal, 1x EV-DV

Description

 Vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting video and its operation method {An car alarm system that transmit motion image and the operating methode of the same}

1 is a view schematically showing the configuration of a first embodiment of a vehicle warning system capable of transmitting video according to the present invention;

2 is a block diagram showing the detailed configuration of a first embodiment of a vehicle warning system capable of transmitting video according to the present invention;

3 is a view schematically showing the configuration of a second embodiment of a vehicle warning system capable of transmitting video according to the present invention;

4 is a configuration diagram showing a detailed configuration of a second embodiment of a vehicle warning system capable of transmitting video according to the present invention;

5 is a flowchart illustrating a first embodiment of a method of operating a vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting a video according to the present invention;

6 is a flowchart illustrating a second embodiment of an operation method of a vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting a video according to the present invention.

<Explanation of symbols on main parts of the drawings>

100: vehicle alarm terminal 110: communication module

120: signal generator 130: imaging means

200: mobile communication terminal 210: communication module

220: output unit

The present invention relates to a vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting video and a method of operating the same, in particular, by capturing an internal / external situation of a vehicle using a vehicle alarm terminal capable of capturing and transmitting a video while detecting an emergency of a vehicle. As the image or video is received by the mobile communication terminal, the vehicle can be monitored remotely, and in case of an emergency in the vehicle, it is necessary to check the image or video of the inside or outside of the vehicle to make an active response through accurate situation determination. The present invention relates to a vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting a moving image and a method of operating the same.

Recently, as vehicle supply has increased, vehicle alarm devices have been widely used to prevent damage or theft of vehicles. The general vehicle alarm window detects when an emergency occurs in a vehicle, such as when the vehicle is shocked from the outside or does not start normally, and flashes the emergency light or operates an alarm silencer to recognize the vehicle owner or people around the vehicle. Do it.

Such a vehicle alarm device may detect an emergency occurrence in a vehicle by listening to an alarm sound generated by the alarm silencer or by watching a flashing emergency light when the vehicle owner is at a short distance, so that the vehicle owner may not hear an alarm sound or see an emergency light. If you are in a building or in a remote area, you cannot grasp the situation such as vehicle damage or theft, and there is a problem that the noise pollution is severe due to the alarm sound.

To compensate for this, when an emergency occurs in the vehicle, the vehicle alarm device may transmit a warning message to the vehicle owner's mobile communication terminal, and the vehicle owner may confirm that the emergency has occurred in the vehicle through the received warning message.

However, the owner of the vehicle cannot grasp the exact state of the vehicle only by the received warning message. Therefore, the vehicle owner has to go to the place where the vehicle is located directly and grasp the state of the vehicle.

In particular, in case of reporting to the police without checking the state of the vehicle after receiving the warning message for a quick response, there is a disadvantage that the police should be dispatched to a minor problem.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, an image or video taken by taking a picture of the inside / outside of the vehicle using a vehicle alarm terminal capable of detecting a vehicle emergency and recording and transmitting video at the same time Monitors the vehicle remotely by receiving the data from the mobile communication terminal, and in case of an emergency in the vehicle, the inside and outside of the vehicle is automatically photographed and transmitted wirelessly, so that the active situation can be proactively determined through accurate situation determination even at the remote site. The present invention provides a vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting a video and a method of operating the same.

The first feature of the vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting a video according to the present invention for solving the above problems, is installed in the vehicle, when an emergency occurs in the vehicle to shoot the image or video taken by taking pictures of the inside and outside of the vehicle It comprises a vehicle alarm terminal for transmitting through a wireless communication network, and a mobile communication terminal for receiving an image or video captured from the vehicle alarm terminal.

A second feature of the vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting a video according to the present invention is a vehicle alarm device that generates a warning signal when an emergency occurs in a vehicle, and receives the warning signal to capture an interior / exterior situation of the vehicle to be photographed. Characterized in that it comprises a mobile communication terminal for transmitting an image or video over a wireless communication network.

In addition, the first feature of the vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting video according to the present invention and its operation method is a first step of photographing the inside and outside of the vehicle when an emergency occurs, and the photographed image file or video file And a second step transmitted through a wireless communication network.

According to a second aspect of a vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting a video and a method of operating the same, a first step of receiving a control command from an external device and a second step of performing user authentication of the external device that has transmitted the control command are provided. And a third step of controlling the operation of the vehicle warning system according to the received control command.

Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a view schematically showing the configuration of a first embodiment of a vehicle warning system capable of video transmission according to the present invention, Figure 2 is a detailed configuration of a first embodiment of a vehicle warning system capable of video transmission according to the present invention The configuration diagram shown.

Vehicle warning system capable of transmitting video according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is basically installed in the vehicle and when an emergency such as vehicle damage or theft occurs, the inside or outside of the vehicle to shoot the image or video taken wirelessly It comprises a vehicle alarm terminal 100 for transmitting through a communication network, and a mobile communication terminal 200 for receiving an image or video taken from the vehicle alarm terminal.

As shown in FIG. 1, when an emergency occurs in a vehicle, the vehicle alarm terminal 100 wirelessly transmits a captured image or video to a mobile communication terminal 200 by capturing an internal / external situation of the vehicle and moving the mobile terminal. The communication terminal may determine the vehicle state through the received image or video.

Looking at the configuration of the vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting video of the present invention with reference to Figure 2, first, the vehicle alarm terminal 100 is a signal generator 120 for generating a warning signal when an emergency occurs in the vehicle, Basically, it comprises an image pickup means 130 for receiving the warning signal and taking a picture of the inside and outside of the vehicle, and a communication module 110 for wirelessly transmitting the captured image or video to the mobile communication terminal.

That is, when the vehicle is damaged or stolen, an external shock is applied, the signal generator detects this and generates a warning signal. When the image pickup means 130 receives the warning signal, the image capturing unit 130 photographs an internal / external situation of the vehicle and transmits it to the mobile communication terminal 200 through the communication module 110. Preferably, the mobile communication terminal to which the captured image or video is transmitted is a mobile communication terminal of a vehicle owner, but the setting of the mobile communication terminal may be changed.

The imaging means 130 is basically installed in the front seat of the vehicle, and when a plurality of imaging means are provided, the image capturing means 130 may acquire an image or a video photographing various situations inside and outside the vehicle.

When the vehicle alarm terminal 100 is configured to further include a message generation unit 140 for receiving a warning signal from the signal generator 120 to generate a warning message and to send a short message service (SMS), the vehicle damage or When a warning signal is generated in the signal generator due to theft, external impact, etc., the warning signal is received and a warning message is generated and transmitted to the mobile communication terminal 200.

In addition, the vehicle alarm terminal 100 receives the control signal from the mobile communication terminal 200 to drive the image pickup means 130 to shoot the inside / outside of the vehicle and transmit the operation to the mobile communication device to the mobile terminal. The controller 150 may further include a control unit 150 and a memory unit 160 in which an image or a video captured by the imaging unit 130 is stored.

When the vehicle alarm terminal 100 receives a control signal for photographing the inside / outside of the vehicle from the mobile communication terminal 200 even when an emergency does not occur in the vehicle, the controller 150 captures the image. Driving to transmit the captured image or video to the mobile communication terminal by capturing the inside / outside of the vehicle, and the captured image or video is stored in the memory unit 160.

The memory unit 160 is set to be stored only when all the images or videos photographed by the imaging unit 130 are driven or are stored only when a control signal for storing the images or videos is received from the mobile communication terminal 200. It is possible.

The mobile communication terminal 200 basically includes a communication module 210 for receiving an image or a video from the vehicle alarm terminal 100 and an output unit 220 for outputting the received image or video. .

The output unit 220 includes a display window for outputting a received image or video and a speaker for outputting audio data.

At this time, the data transmission and reception between the vehicle alarm terminal 100 and the mobile communication terminal 200 is made through a wireless communication network, preferably using a 1xEV-DV communication network capable of transmitting and receiving high-resolution images at high speed, but this is limited to the present specification. It doesn't work.

The 1xEV-DV communication network has a faster data transmission bandwidth and a higher transmission speed than the conventional CDMA2000 and EV-DO communication networks, so that voice and data may be simultaneously transmitted.

That is, the CDMA2000 communication network, which is a conventional communication network, cannot transmit real-time video with a data transfer rate of 307.2kbbs.In the case of an EV-DO network, the data transfer rate is faster than that of a CDMA communication network, so that a large amount of data can be transmitted, but voice transmission is impossible. On the other hand, in the case of 1xEV-DV communication network, the data transmission speed is 1.2 ~ 1.6Mbbs, which enables the large-capacity multimedia data transmission and voice transmission.

In particular, when using the 1xEV-DV communication network as described above, since the data transmission rate is high and the amount of data that can be transmitted at a time is large, it is possible to seamlessly transmit a high resolution image or video.

In addition, since the 1xEV-DV communication network is compatible with the existing CDMA2000 communication network, there is an advantage that there is no burden of additional costs for the base station repair by replacing the wireless communication network nationwide.

The communication module 210 of the mobile communication terminal 200 and the communication module 110 of the vehicle alarm terminal 100 may vary depending on the type of wireless communication network used in the vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting a video of the present invention. Preferably, a communication module for 1xEV-DV capable of simultaneously transmitting voice and data at high speed may be used.

Therefore, when the vehicle owner has an emergency in the vehicle, the vehicle alarm terminal 100 automatically detects it, photographs the inside / outside of the vehicle, and transmits an image or a video at high speed to accurately identify the vehicle state. Prompt and active response is possible.

In this case, the received image or video may be automatically stored in a memory unit (not shown) basically provided in the mobile communication terminal 200, or may be selectively stored by the vehicle owner.

The mobile communication terminal 200 may further include a reporting unit 230 which receives a user input and automatically reports a damage situation of the vehicle to the police.

As the vehicle owner operates an input unit (not shown) basically provided in the mobile communication terminal 200 in an emergency situation, the vehicle owner may automatically report a damage situation of the vehicle to the police.

For example, when the input unit (not shown) of the mobile communication terminal 200 is operated, a call to the police station may be automatically called in an emergency situation to report a vehicle theft or damage, and if necessary, the received image. Alternatively, the video can be sent to the police station as evidence.

If the mobile communication terminal 200 is provided with an emergency call button (not shown) to automatically connect to the police station in an emergency, the vehicle owner can automatically report the vehicle theft or damage by pressing the emergency call button. .

When the mobile communication terminal 200 is configured to further include a monitoring request unit 240 for receiving a user input to generate a request signal for requesting an image or video file of the inside / outside situation of the vehicle, the video of the present invention, Using a vehicle alarm system that can be transmitted, the vehicle owner can monitor the vehicle by receiving images or videos of the vehicle's internal and external conditions at remote locations.

If the vehicle alarm terminal 100 further includes a GPS receiver (not shown) for receiving location information of the vehicle from the satellite, the vehicle owner is in-vehicle from the vehicle alarm terminal 100 when the vehicle is stolen. It is possible to quickly determine the location of a vehicle by receiving vehicle location information along with an image or a video file of an external situation.

3 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of a second embodiment of a vehicle warning system capable of transmitting video according to the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a detailed configuration of a second embodiment of a vehicle warning system capable of transmitting video according to the present invention. The configuration diagram shown.

Hereinafter, a second embodiment of a vehicle warning system capable of transmitting video according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown in FIG. 3, a vehicle warning system capable of transmitting a video of the present invention basically includes a vehicle alarm device 100 ′ that generates a warning signal when an emergency occurs in a vehicle, and receives the warning signal in the vehicle. And a mobile communication terminal 200 ′ for photographing an external situation and transmitting the captured image or video through a wireless communication network.

The vehicle alarm device 100 ′ is installed in a vehicle and detects when the vehicle is damaged or stolen due to an external shock, and the mobile communication terminal 200 ′ generates the warning signal. Upon reception, the vehicle captures an internal / external situation and transmits it to a preset external device 300 '.

The vehicle alarm device 100 'is generally a device for generating a warning signal by detecting damage or theft of a vehicle, and the mobile communication terminal 200' is connected to the vehicle alarm device to receive a warning signal from the vehicle alarm device. The external device 300 'is a device for receiving and monitoring a vehicle by receiving an image or a video captured by the mobile communication terminal. The mobile device includes a mobile communication terminal 301' and a PDA 302 that can be connected to a wireless communication network. '), PC 303' is an example.

In this case, when the external device 300 'is a PC 303', the external device and the mobile communication terminal 200 'may preferably use a relay (not shown) for relaying data.

Therefore, the owner of the vehicle receives the image or video transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 200 'to the external device 300' to check the vehicle's internal / external situation and monitor the vehicle's condition so that the police can promptly respond to the emergency. You can reduce the damage by notifying

As illustrated in FIG. 4, the mobile communication terminal 200 ′ receives an alarm signal from an image capturing means 220 ′ for photographing an internal / external situation of the vehicle, and the vehicle alarm device 100 ′. And a communication module 210 'for transmitting the image file or the video file to a preset external device 300'.

When the controller 230 ′ receives a warning signal from the vehicle alarm device 100 ′, the controller 230 ′ drives the image pickup unit 220 ′ to capture an internal / external situation of the vehicle, and the captured image file or video is communicated. The module 210 'is transmitted to the preset external device 300'.

Here, at least one external device 300 'may be set, and the controller 230' proceeds to transmitting an image or video to another external device when the image or video transmission to one external device 300 'fails. The transmission efficiency can be improved.

The imaging means 220 'is preferably installed in the front seat of the vehicle. When the imaging means is installed in the front seat of the vehicle, driver photographing is possible and the vehicle owner is stolen from the external device 300'. The driver of the vehicle may be identified through the received image or video.

In this case, the image or video transmission is transmitted based on a wireless communication network, and in order to transmit a high resolution image or video at high speed, it is preferable to use a 1xEV-DV communication network having a high data upload speed. Accordingly, the communication module 210 ' ) Uses a 1xEV-DV communication module, but the types of wireless communication networks and communication modules usable in the vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting video of the present invention are not limited thereto.

The controller 230 ′ includes a message generator 231 ′ that generates an alert message and transmits the alert message to a short message service (SMS) when the alert signal is received from the vehicle alert apparatus 100 ′.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a first embodiment of a method of operating a vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting a video according to the present invention.

First, when an emergency occurs in the vehicle in the first step, the inside and outside of the vehicle is photographed. If it is detected that an external shock is applied or stolen to the vehicle (S1), the inside / outside of the vehicle is photographed (S2).

In this case, when the emergency of the vehicle is detected (S1), the first step may further include generating a warning message (S4). The warning message is generated in the form of a text message or a voice message.

In the second step, the image or video photographed in the first step is transmitted through the wireless communication network. The wireless communication network uses a 1x EV-DV communication network capable of transmitting data and voice at high speed.

That is, the image or video photographed in the first step is transmitted to the preset mobile communication terminal (S5), and if a warning message is generated in the first step (S4), the warning message is set together with the image or video. It is transmitted to the mobile communication terminal (S5).

In this case, the second step may further comprise a step (S3) is stored before the image or video is transmitted.

In the second step, the image or video is basically transmitted to the mobile terminal of the vehicle owner. However, the image or video is not limited thereto so that the image or video is transmitted to a PDA or a PC that can access a wireless communication network and receive voice and data. Can be set.

Therefore, when the vehicle owner has an emergency, the vehicle owner can automatically receive an image or video recording the inside / outside of the vehicle to determine the state of the vehicle, and can quickly cope with the stolen vehicle.

In addition, the operating method of the vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting a video may further include receiving a user input (S6) and automatically performing a vehicle theft and damage report (S7) to the police after the second step.

In other words, if a police report is required because the vehicle is stolen or damaged, the user receives an input and automatically receives a report from the police, and submits an image or a video received as evidence (S8).

6 is a flowchart illustrating a second embodiment of an operation method of a vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting a video according to the present invention.

First, in step S1, a control command is received from an external device.

Here, the external device may be a PDA, a PC, or the like, which may be connected to the vehicle owner's mobile communication terminal or a wireless communication network.

In the second step, user authentication of the external device that sent the control command is performed. The user authentication is performed when the authentication number received from the external device and the predetermined user authentication number (S2) is performed (S3).

At this time, the authentication number is characterized in that the password, telephone number, IP. That is, a terminal capable of capturing a video and transmitting a captured image or video is provided in the vehicle, and when a password is set for user authentication, the user receives a password from an external device and performs user authentication.

If user authentication is performed using a phone number or IP, the control command is set to receive a control command from a mobile communication terminal having a preset phone number or an external device having a preset IP.

In the third step, the operation of the vehicle alarm system is controlled in accordance with the received control command.

The third step includes a first process (S4) of photographing the inside of the vehicle, and a second process (S5) of transmitting the photographed image or video to a preset external device, and transmitting the image or video. Can use a 1x EV-DV communication network capable of transmitting data and voice at high speed.

That is, in order to monitor the vehicle remotely, the vehicle owner accesses the vehicle alarm terminal installed inside the vehicle using an external device such as a mobile communication terminal, a PDA or a PC, and photographs the inside and the outside of the vehicle. Alternatively, vehicle monitoring may be performed by receiving a video.

As described above, the vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting video according to the present invention and a method of operating the same have been described with reference to the illustrated drawings. However, the present invention is not limited by the embodiments and drawings disclosed herein. It can be applied by those skilled in the art within the scope of the idea.

Vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting video according to the present invention configured as described above and a method of operating the same by taking a picture of the inside / outside of the vehicle by using a vehicle alarm terminal capable of capturing and transmitting video while detecting an emergency of the vehicle Receives the captured image or video to the mobile communication terminal and monitors the vehicle at a remote location, and judges the correct situation at the remote location as the image or video of the vehicle's internal / external situation is automatically transmitted wirelessly when an emergency occurs in the vehicle Active coping is possible through

Furthermore, a mobile communication terminal capable of video recording and transmission is connected to a vehicle alarm device installed in a conventional vehicle, and when a vehicle emergency occurs, the vehicle monitoring is performed remotely and the vehicle emergency is performed by recording the internal / external situation of the vehicle and transmitting it to a preset external device. It is possible to cope with the situation, and it can bring cost savings by utilizing the existing vehicle alarm system.

Claims (23)

A vehicle alarm terminal installed in the vehicle and transmitting an image or video photographed by capturing an internal / external situation of the vehicle and transmitting the captured image or video via a wireless communication network when an emergency occurs in the vehicle; And a mobile communication terminal configured to receive an image or a video captured by the vehicle alarm terminal. The method of claim 1, The vehicle alarm terminal includes a signal generator for generating a warning signal when an emergency occurs in the vehicle, an image pickup means for receiving the warning signal to capture an internal / external situation of the vehicle, and the photographed image or video in the mobile communication. Vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting video, characterized in that it comprises a communication module for wireless transmission to the terminal. The method of claim 2, The vehicle alarm terminal further comprises a message generator for receiving a warning signal from the signal generator to generate a warning message and to send it to a Short Message Service (SMS). The method of claim 2, The vehicle alarm terminal is a vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting a video, characterized in that further comprises a memory unit for storing the captured image or video. The method of claim 2, The vehicle alarm terminal further comprises a control unit for controlling the operation of the vehicle alarm device to receive a control signal from the mobile communication terminal to drive the image pickup means to take pictures of the inside / outside of the vehicle and to transmit it to the mobile communication terminal. Vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting video, characterized in that. The method of claim 1, The mobile communication terminal includes a communication module for receiving an image or a video from the vehicle alarm terminal, and a vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting a video, characterized in that it comprises an output unit for outputting the received image or video. The method of claim 6, The mobile communication terminal further comprises a monitoring request unit configured to receive a user input for monitoring a vehicle and generate a request signal for requesting an image or a video in which an internal / external situation is photographed. Alarm system. The method of claim 6, The mobile communication terminal is a vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting a video, characterized in that it further comprises a reporting unit for automatically reporting the damage situation of the vehicle to receive the user input to the police. A vehicle alarm device for generating a warning signal when an emergency occurs in the vehicle; And a mobile communication terminal configured to receive the warning signal and photograph an internal / external situation of the vehicle and transmit the captured image or video through a wireless communication network. The method of claim 9, The vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting video is a vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting video, wherein the vehicle alarm system is connected to an external device that receives an image or a video captured by the mobile communication terminal. The method of claim 10, The external device is a vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting a video, characterized in that for monitoring the vehicle through the received image or video. The method of claim 10, The external device is a vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting video, characterized in that the mobile communication terminal, PDA, PC that can be connected to the wireless communication network. The method of claim 9, The mobile communication terminal includes imaging means for photographing an internal / external situation of the vehicle, a control unit for receiving a warning signal from the vehicle alarm device, and driving the imaging means, and a communication module for transmitting the image or video to a preset external device. Vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting video, characterized in that configured to include. The method according to any one of claims 2, 6 and 13, The communication module is a vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting video, characterized in that the communication module for 1x EV-DV that can simultaneously transmit data and voice at high speed. The method of claim 13, The control unit is a vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting a video, characterized in that it further comprises a message generating unit for generating a warning message and transmitting to the SMS (Short Message Service) upon receiving a warning signal from the vehicle alarm device. The first step of photographing the inside and outside of the vehicle when an emergency occurs, And a second step in which the photographed image or video is transmitted through a wireless communication network. The method of claim 16, The first step may further include generating a warning message when an emergency occurs in the vehicle. The method of claim 16, And the wireless communication network is a 1x EV-DV communication network capable of transmitting data and voice at high speed. A first step of receiving a control command from an external device, A second step of performing user authentication of the external device which has transmitted the control command; And a third step of controlling the operation of the vehicle alarm system according to the received control command. The method of claim 19, The second step is a method of operating a vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting a video, characterized in that for performing a user authentication when the authentication number received from the external device and the predetermined user authentication number is identical. The method of claim 20, The authentication number is a password, a telephone number, an operation method of a vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting a video, characterized in that the IP. The method of claim 19, The third step includes a first process of photographing the inside of the vehicle and a second process of transmitting the photographed image or video to a preset external device. . The method of claim 19, The vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting a video is a method of operating a vehicle alarm system capable of transmitting a video, characterized in that data transmission / reception is performed using a 1x EV-DV communication network capable of transmitting data and voice at high speed.

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