TWM594227U - Automatic call for help device - Google Patents

Abstract

An automatic rescue device includes an acceleration sensing module; an angular velocity sensing module; a processing module, which is electrically connected to the acceleration sensing module and the angular velocity sensing module; and a communication module, which is electrically connected Processing module; and a power input module, which are electrically connected to the acceleration sensing module, the angular velocity sensing module, the processing module and the communication module. The acceleration sensing module and angular velocity sensing module can detect strong impacts and send signals to the processing module. The processing module then automatically sends a distress message through the communication module according to the distress data stored in the processing module; Including positioning module or accessing positioning information of other devices through communication module. A button can be added to allow the user or others to help for help. This creation can be made to be mounted on a vehicle or applied to other personal items such as crutches or bracelets for easy portability.

Description

Automatic distress device

This creation is about a help-seeking device, especially an automatic help-seeking device that has an automatic help-seeking function and can automatically report rescue after an accident.

Technology in modern society is new and new, and products that use technology to enhance personal safety are also increasing. For example, the European Union has stipulated that from April 1, 2018, all new cars sold in the European Union are required to be equipped with an emergency call (Emergency call, ECall) device; this device will automatically call a distress call to notify the local The first-aid unit also transmits various information of the vehicle body and the vehicle position determined by the positioning system to the first-aid unit, and also provides a manual call button. In order to improve the efficiency of response to emergency events.

However, at present, such emergency notification devices are only found in new vehicles sold in EU member states. A large number of existing vehicles cannot enjoy such services, and the benefits for driving safety are limited. Therefore, a simple and universal device is required for the installation of existing vehicles. Increase the speed of notification when an emergency occurs.

In view of this, the author has accumulated many years of research and practical experience in related fields, and specially created an automatic distress device to improve the above-mentioned lack of conventional technology.

The main purpose of this creation is to provide an automatic help-seeking device with automatic help-seeking function, which can automatically notify rescue after an accident occurs.

In order to achieve the above purpose, the automatic distress device of the present invention includes an acceleration sensing module; an angular velocity sensing module; a processing module, which is electrically connected to the acceleration sensing module and the angular velocity sensing module; a communication The module is electrically connected to the processing module; and a power input module is electrically connected to the acceleration sensing module, the angular velocity sensing module, the processing module and the communication module. Each component can be installed on a circuit board and wrapped in a housing.

The acceleration sensing module and angular velocity sensing module can detect strong impacts and send signals to the processing module. The processing module then automatically sends a distress message through the communication module according to the distress data stored in the processing module; Including positioning module or accessing positioning information of other devices through communication module.

This creation can add a button to let users or others help for help. This creation can be made to be mounted on a vehicle. For example, a 12V power supply module and a transformer that are common to vehicles can be used as a power input module. This creation can be plugged into the power supply slot of a vehicle cigarette lighter or connected After the vehicle is powered, it is combined with other vehicle accessories such as rearview mirrors, driving recorders, mobile phone holders, etc.; or a battery is connected to let this creation be applied to other personal items, such as crutches or bracelets, so that users can use it There is still a way to make an emergency call automatically or manually on occasions other than vehicles.

In order to clearly and fully disclose the creation, the illustrations of the preferred implementations are listed to explain the implementation in detail as described later.

Please refer to the first to third figures to reveal the drawings of the embodiment of the creation. The above drawings illustrate the embodiment (1) of the automatic rescue device A of the creation, including a body including an acceleration sensing module Group 1, the acceleration sensing module 1 may include a plurality of acceleration gauges to detect acceleration changes in various axial directions; an angular velocity sensing module 2 and the angular velocity sensing module 2 may be a gyroscope to detect different Axial angular velocity changes; a processing module 3, which is electrically connected to the acceleration sensing module 1 and the angular velocity sensing module 2, the processing module 3 may include a microprocessor and a storage chip; a communication module 4, It is electrically connected to the processing module 3, the communication module 4 may include one of a Bluetooth communication component or a mobile communication component, and may also be equipped with a Bluetooth communication component and a mobile communication component, and the communication module 4 may also include a satellite communication module; and

A power input module 5, which is electrically connected to the acceleration sensing module 1, the angular velocity sensing module 2, the processing module 3, and the communication module 4. In this embodiment (1), the automatic rescue device A is designed For use in motor vehicles, it also includes a housing 8 and a circuit board 7. The acceleration sensing module 1, the angular velocity sensing module 2, the processing module 3, the communication module 4, and the power input module 5 are mounted on the circuit board On casing 7, the casing 8 is covered with an acceleration sensing module 1, an angular velocity sensing module 2, a processing module 3, a communication module 4, a power input module 5, and a circuit board 7. The casing 8 is used to imitate a vehicle cigarette The appearance of the device slot, the power input module 5 also includes a 12V terminal 50 for the vehicle and at least one transformer (not shown) that converts 12V to the voltage required by each module; the housing 8 and the 12V terminal 50 for the vehicle The created example (1) can be simply used in vehicles without first aid measures. The end of the housing 8 can be combined with a window breaker 80, so that the user can use it when there is an urgent need to break the window. The window breaker 80 can be made of metal to facilitate circuit conduction.

In this embodiment (1), a positioning module 9 is further included. The positioning module 9 is electrically connected to the processing module 3 and the power input module 5. The positioning module 9 can be a GPS positioning module, which can detect the current position It is used to transmit emergency information. If there is no positioning module 9, the automatic help device A can be connected to a machine with positioning function through the communication module 4, for example, a smart phone can be connected through Bluetooth , To obtain the current location information from outside for use in sending emergency information. In order to allow the user or others to help for help, the author may include an input unit 6, which may be a button and installed at the front end of the casing 8. The input unit 6 is electrically connected to the processing module 3, allowing the user or Enthusiastic people can quickly send a distress message. This creation may also include a power output module 51, which in this embodiment (1) is a universal serial bus (USB) Type-A slot, or a USB Type-C slot, which is installed in At the front end of the housing 8, the power output module 51 is electrically connected to the power input module 5. In this embodiment, the power output module 51 may include a transformer to convert 12V power to 5V power output of the USB specification. The group 5 has a transformer including 12V to 5V, and the power output module 51 can also directly access the 5V power of the power input module 5. The slot form of the power output module 51 is not limited, as long as it is matched with a suitable transformer to convert the power to the corresponding specification.

In the fourth picture, the user can simply insert the automatic rescue device A into the cigarette lighter slot B of the vehicle to start using the creation. The processing module 3 has a built-in help contact in case of an emergency Information, help-seeking contact information can be sent to local police units or rescue agencies and other call centers. The acceleration sensing module 1 and the angular velocity sensing module 2 constantly detect the driving state of the vehicle and send it to the processing module 3. If the processing module 3 judges that the vehicle has an impact accident, it will automatically send a distress message through the communication module If the user has contact information in the emergency center, the emergency center can try to contact the user to understand the situation or directly send rescue. If the vehicle is unable to drive due to a collision without crashing, the user can also directly ask for assistance through the input unit 6 without having to rush to find contact information; the input unit 6 can also help the people at the accident site to seek help.

Embodiment (1) is in the form of being installed in the cigarette lighter slot B of the vehicle. This creation can also be connected to the vehicle power supply and used in combination with other vehicle accessories such as rearview mirrors, driving recorders, mobile phone holders, etc. Made in the form of an on-board computer diagnostic system (OBD), as long as the style of the rear end of the casing 8 is changed so that this creation can be plugged into the OBD diagnostic slot, the power input module 5 can include a plurality of pins corresponding to the OBD pins, The processing module 3 can access the information of the OBD, and the processing module 3 can include various detector information of the vehicle in the emergency contact information, so that the emergency center can grasp more information about the situation.

In the fifth figure, in the embodiment (2) of this creation, this creation can also be used in occasions other than vehicles. In the embodiment (2), the automatic rescue device A is coupled to a trekking pole C with a clamp C1, Allows the user one more guarantee when climbing, at this time, because the trekking pole C cannot provide power, a power unit 52 can be further electrically connected to the power input module 5, the power unit 52 can be a variety of batteries, this creation combines power After the unit 52, it can be used in various occasions and equipment without being limited to the car or the trekking pole C of the second embodiment. If the user falls on a cliff in the mountain, or falls when using a trekking pole as a cane during daily walking, the acceleration sensing module 1 and the angular velocity sensing module 2 can detect the occurrence of such emergency accidents. The processing module 3 automatically transmits an emergency distress message, or the user can press the input unit 6 for distress by himself. The user can also press the input unit 6 for help and wait for rescue if he gets lost or otherwise. Since the user's belongings may be scattered when an accident occurs, the embodiment (2) preferably includes the positioning module 9. This embodiment (2) is combined with the outside of the trekking pole C. The manufacturer can also embed this creation in the trekking pole, which will not be repeated here.

However, the above are only the preferred embodiments of this creation, and should not be used to limit the scope of this creation. Any changes and modifications that can be obviously made by those who are skilled in this industry should be regarded as not inconsistent. The substance of this creation.

A: Automatic distress device B: cigarette lighter slot C: trekking pole C1: Fixture 1: acceleration sensing module 2: Angular velocity sensing module 3: Processing module 4: Communication module 5: Power input module 50: 12V terminal for vehicle 51: Power output module 52: Power unit 6: input unit 7: Circuit board 8: Shell 80: window breaker 9: Positioning module

The first figure is a perspective view of the first embodiment of the creation. The second picture is the exploded view of the first picture. The third figure is a schematic structural diagram of the first embodiment of the creation. The fourth figure is a schematic view of the creative embodiment (1) in use. The fifth picture is a perspective view of the second embodiment of the creation.

A: Automatic distress device

1: acceleration sensing module

2: Angular velocity sensing module

3: Processing module

4: Communication module

5: Power input module

50: 12V terminal for vehicle

51: Power output module

6: input unit

7: Circuit board

8: Shell

80: window breaker

9: Positioning module

Claims (9)

An automatic help-seeking device, including: An acceleration sensing module; An angular velocity sensing module; A processing module, which is electrically connected to the acceleration sensing module and the angular velocity sensing module; A communication module, which is electrically connected to the processing module; and A power input module is electrically connected to the acceleration sensing module, the angular velocity sensing module, the processing module and the communication module. As described in claim 1, the automatic distress device further has an input unit electrically connected to the processing module. The automatic distress device as described in claim 2, wherein the input unit is a button. The automatic distress device according to claim 1, wherein the communication module includes one of a Bluetooth communication component or a mobile communication component. The automatic distress device according to claim 1, further has a circuit board, the acceleration sensing module, the angular velocity sensing module, the processing module, the communication module and the power input module are mounted on the circuit board There is a casing covering the acceleration sensing module, the angular velocity sensing module, the processing module, the communication module, the power input module and the circuit board. The automatic distress device as described in claim 1 or claim 5, wherein the power input module includes a vehicle 12V connector and a transformer. As described in claim 1 or claim 5, the automatic distress device further has a power output module electrically connected to the power input module. As described in claim 1 or claim 5, the automatic distress device further includes a positioning module electrically connected to the processing module and the power input module. As described in claim 1 or claim 5, the automatic distress device further has a power unit electrically connected to the power input module.

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