WO2022045460A1 - System for tracking location of mask wearer in case of emergency - Google Patents

Abstract

One aspect of the present invention relates to a system for tracking the location of a mask wearer in case of an emergency, and more specifically, to a location tracking system configured to quickly rescue a person to be rescued by tracking the location of the person to be rescued wearing a mask in case of an emergency. According to an embodiment of the present invention provides a system for tracking the location of a mask wearer, in which, when a person to be rescued opens packaging of a mask package to wear a mask in case of an emergency, a user's location information is transmitted from the mask itself upon opening the packaging so that an emergency situation can be accurately identified at a control center and a search can be facilitated for rescuers.

Description

Mask wearer location tracking system in case of emergency

One aspect of the present invention relates to a system for tracking the location of a mask wearer in an emergency, and more particularly, to a location tracking system configured to quickly rescue the rescued by tracing the location of the rescued wearing a mask in an emergency. it's about

The content described in this section merely provides background information on the embodiments of the present invention and does not constitute the prior art.

Golden Time is the time to save lives when an accident occurs. It varies depending on the circumstances of the accident, and whether rescue or escape is successful during this time determines whether or not people can be rescued.

When safety accidents such as fires occur in public places such as subways, department stores, large discount marts, and schools, suffocation from smoke and other toxic gases is the main cause of death.

In order to prevent such suffocation, in the case of underground spaces, ventilation facilities are installed and used at a great cost.

There are problems in that it is impossible to treat the toxic gas generated in large amounts, it is not easy to manage, and in the event of a fire, the ventilation system does not work properly, resulting in a greater loss of life.

Therefore, there is a need for a lifesaving means that can more effectively cope with a fire situation, and recently, a portable small mask is recognized as an alternative.

On the other hand, even if the rescued wears a portable mask, it is very difficult to evacuate by themselves. Therefore, rescue work by rescuers is essential.

In an urgent rescue scene, rescuers must be rescued quickly, but if the number of rescuers is greater than the number of rescuers, the number of rescuers that rescuers can rescue is limited, and it takes a lot of time to rescue all rescued people. There is a problem that a large-scale human accident may occur.

In particular, it is very difficult and time-consuming for a rescuer to find a rescued person in a situation where toxic gas, fire, dust, etc. are prevalent. Missing the golden hour is a serious situation that can result in loss of life.

Therefore, it is urgent to develop a mask and system that promptly and accurately informs the location information of the rescued person in order to increase the efficiency of the rescuer's search for the rescued in an emergency disaster situation.

Accordingly, one aspect according to the present invention is proposed to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to open the package of the mask package in order for the rescued to wear a mask in an emergency disaster, and at the same time as opening the mask itself. By transmitting the location information of the control center, it is possible to accurately grasp the situation of an emergency disaster, and to provide a location tracking system for the mask wearer that facilitates the search for rescuers.

In order to achieve the above object, one aspect of the present invention is a mask user that facilitates emergency rescue of the mask user by transmitting the location information of the mask user at the same time as opening the mask when the mask user opens the mask wrapper in case of an emergency In the position tracking system of

A filter, a holder for fixing the position of the filter, a mask pad to which the holder is connected and attached to the face of the mask user, and when the mask user opens the mask wrapper, operates simultaneously with opening the mask user's position information A mask package having a first communication module to provide; an indoor fire hydrant having a second communication module that wirelessly communicates with the communication module to generate location information of the mask user; and

It is possible to provide a location tracking system for a mask wearer including a; an emergency disaster control server that receives the location information of the mask user through the first communication module or the second communication module.

According to an embodiment, including a battery electrically connected to the first communication module to supply power to the first communication module, wherein the first communication module and the battery are usually short-circuited by an insulating means, the When a mask user opens the mask wrapper of the mask package or opens the mask wrapper of the mask package and removes the release paper protecting the adhesive area on the rear surface of the mask pad, the insulating means is removed at the same time. The first communication module and the battery may be automatically and electrically connected, and the battery may start supplying power to the first communication module.

According to an embodiment, the holder includes a first holder exposed to the outside when wearing a mask, a second holder having an air passage formed in the center, and a filter receiving part formed around the air passage, and the user's mouth is closest to the holder. Doedoe having a third holder positioned to be configured, the first holder and the third holder are coupled to both ends of the second holder,

In this case, the first communication module may be disposed on the front portion of the first holder, and an outer cover surrounding the first communication module may be additionally provided.

According to an embodiment, including a battery electrically connected to the first communication module to supply power to the first communication module, wherein the first communication module and the battery are usually short-circuited by an insulating means, mask user When the temporary mask package is opened, the insulating means may be removed while being electrically connected.

According to the embodiment, there are a plurality of indoor fire hydrants, and each of the plurality of indoor fire hydrants is disposed inside the building at an interval enough to overlap the communication area of the second communication module with each other,

The second communication module of each of the three indoor fire hydrants closest to the mask wearer among the plurality of indoor fire hydrants may mutually function to generate location information of the mask wearer.

According to an embodiment, further comprising a mask user terminal, wherein the first communication module of the mask package communicates with the mask user terminal and transmits location information to the mask user terminal, wherein the mask user terminal is located at the received location The information may be transmitted to the control server.

As described above, according to one embodiment of the present invention, when the package of the mask package is opened for the rescued to wear the mask in case of an emergency disaster, the user's location information is transmitted from the mask itself at the same time as the opening is opened, so that the emergency disaster management center It provides a location tracking system for the mask wearer that can accurately grasp the situation of the person and facilitate the search for rescuers.

1 is a diagram schematically illustrating the configuration of a mask wearer's position tracking system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 shows a state of a mask according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically illustrating the configuration of a system in which a mask user's terminal is added to the mask wearer's position tracking system of FIG. 1 .

1 is a diagram schematically illustrating the configuration of a mask wearer's position tracking system according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 shows a state of a mask according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 and 2 , the mask wearer's location tracking system may include a mask package 100 , an indoor fire hydrant 500 , an emergency disaster control server 300 , and a network 400 .

Here, the mask package 100 includes a filter, a holder for fixing the position of the filter, a mask pad to which the holder is connected and attached to the face of the mask user, and when the mask user opens the mask wrapper, the mask operates simultaneously with opening. It may be configured to include a first communication module 132 that provides the user's location information, and may be packaged and stored in wrapping paper.

According to the embodiment, the holder is a first holder exposed to the outside when wearing a mask, a second holder in which an air passage is formed in the center, a filter receiving part is formed surrounding the air passage, and the mouth of the mask user closest to the holder. and a third holder positioned thereon.

A filter may be accommodated in the filter accommodating part. The accommodated filter may be configured in such a way that a HEPA filter, a hopcalite filter, an activated carbon filter, and the like are stacked from the inside to the outside.

The indoor fire hydrant 500 refers to a facility installed inside a building and used to extinguish a fire by connecting a fire hose in case of a fire. The indoor fire hydrant 500 may receive power at all times by being connected to the power supplied to the building.

The indoor fire hydrant 500 may have a second communication module installed therein. The second communication module may receive power supplied to the indoor fire hydrant 500 and transmit a signal to an area within a predetermined distance from the indoor fire hydrant 500 at all times.

The emergency disaster control server 300 collects emergency situation information in case of an emergency, and may transmit the collected emergency situation information to a fire station, police, government hospital, and the like.

The first communication module 132 of the mask package 100 and the second communication module of the indoor fire hydrant 500 may mutually transmit and receive information through short-range wireless communication according to an embodiment.

The short-range communication may include, for example, Bluetooth, radio frequency identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), ultra-wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) technologies.

In addition, according to an embodiment, the first communication module 132 or the second communication module may transmit/receive information using long-distance communication. Telecommunication is, for example, code division multiple access (CDMA), frequency division multiple access (FDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA), orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA), single carrier frequency division multiple access (SC-FDMA) technology. may include

The first communication module 132 or the second communication module may be connected to the network 400 , and may transmit/receive information to/from an external emergency disaster control server 300 through the network 400 .

Network 400 may include connections of elements of network 400 such as hubs, bridges, routers, switches, and gateways. Network 400 may include one or more connected networks, eg, multiple network environments, including public networks such as the Internet and private networks such as secure enterprise private networks. Access to network 400 may be provided via one or more wired or wireless access networks. Furthermore, the network 400 may support an Internet of Things (IoT) network and/or 5G communication that exchanges and processes information between distributed components such as things.

According to an embodiment, the first communication module 132 included in the mask package 100 is disposed on the front portion of the first holder, and an outer cover surrounding the first communication module 132 is disposed on the front portion of the first holder. It may be additionally provided.

A power supply including a first communication module 132 and a battery 131 may be mounted on one side of the front part of the first holder, and surround the first communication module 132 and the power supply on the front part of the first holder The outer cover can be assembled to

According to an embodiment, it may include a power supply unit having a battery 131 electrically connected to the first communication module 132 to supply power to the first communication module 132, and the first communication module 132 and The battery 131 is normally short-circuited by an insulating means, but may be electrically connected while the insulating means is removed when a mask user opens the mask package.

The first communication module 132 and the battery 131 of the power supply are not normally electrically connected. Therefore, the first communication module 132 does not operate. This is because the mask package 100 is a product required only in case of an emergency disaster such as a fire, so it should be usually stored in a storage box, etc. In general, it is often stored for a long time.

Therefore, if the first communication module 132 is connected to the battery 131 to receive power, the battery 131 is quickly exhausted and the distribution period is shortened, so that the battery 131 is not normally consumed by the first communication module ( The electrical connection between the 132 and the battery 131 is cut off.

An insulating means for blocking the electrical connection of these components may be interposed between the first communication module 132 and the battery 131 . According to an embodiment, the insulating means may comprise a blocking plate.

The blocking plate is a configuration having an insulating property and can be applied to anything that performs a function of blocking an electrical connection between the battery 131 and the first communication module 132 . For example, it may include paper, a plastic plate, and the like. A blocking plate may be interposed between the terminal to which the first communication module 132 is supplied with power and the power supply terminal of the battery 131 to block electrical contact.

According to an embodiment, the blocking plate may be directly or indirectly connected to the wrapping paper of the mask package 100 . The wrapping paper itself may serve as a blocking plate, and in this case, when the user tears and opens the wrapping paper of the mask package 100, the blocking plate comes out along with the scorched wrapping paper and can be removed.

Depending on the embodiment, the wrapping paper and the blocking plate may be connected with a connecting string, for example, a string, and when the user tears and opens the wrapping paper of the mask package 100, the connecting line connected to the scorched wrapping paper pulls the blocking plate, and it comes with the blocking plate and the wrapping paper. You can get rid of me.

2 shows the rear surface of the mask pad, and shows a state in which release papers 121 and 122 are attached to the adhesive region 110 on the rear surface of the mask pad to protect the adhesive region 110 . Here, the outer surface 121 of the release paper is a portion exposed to the outside, and the inner surface 122 of the release paper indicates a portion in contact with the bonding area on the back side of the mask pad to face the bonding area. FIG. 2 shows a state in which the user removes a part of the one side release papers 131 and 122 attached to the rear surface of the mask pad to expose the inner surface 122 of the release papers 131 and 122 .

In addition, as the one side release papers 131 and 122 are removed, a part of the release paper 132 interposed between the first communication module 132 and the battery 131 to serve as a blocking plate 132 to block the electrical connection therebetween. It shows a state of exiting between the first communication module 132 and the battery 131 .

The front side of the mask pad is the part exposed to the outside when the user wears it, and a holder for accommodating the filter is attached to the central part of the front side. An adhesive region 110 is formed in a partial region of the rear surface. Release papers 121 and 122 are attached to the back side of the mask pad to protect the adhesive area, and after opening the package of the mask, the user removes the release papers 121 and 122 attached to the back side of the mask pad to protect the adhesive area ( The mask can be worn by exposing 110) and attaching the exposed adhesive region 110 to the oral cavity.

In this case, according to an embodiment, all or part of the release papers 121 and 122 protecting the adhesive area 110 applied to be attached to the user's oral cavity on the back side of the mask pad may be formed of an insulating material, and the release paper itself Alternatively, a portion 123 of the release paper may serve as a blocking plate.

That is, the first communication module 132 and/or the battery 131 may be attached to one side of the mask pad, and the first communication module 132 is adhesive applied to be attached to the user's oral cavity on the back side of the mask pad. A part of the release paper 123 that protects the region 110 is stored in a state in which the electrical connection with the battery 131 is cut off, and the release paper 121, 122 that protects the back surface of the mask pad for the user to use the mask. As soon as the first communication module 132 and the battery 131 are electrically connected, signal generation may start.

For example, the first communication module 132 and the battery 131 are positioned in a stacked form, and a part of the release paper 123 is inserted between the first communication module 132 and the battery 131 to block the electrical connection. When the user removes the release paper in , a part of the release paper 123 comes out between the first communication module 132 and the battery 131 together with the removal of the release paper, and the first communication module 132 and the battery 131 are automatically disconnected. It may be electrically connected to supply power.

That is, when the mask user opens the package of the mask package 100 or opens the package of the mask package, and removes the release paper protecting the adhesive area on the back side of the mask pad, the blocking plate is removed at the same time as the first communication module 132 and the battery 131 are automatically electrically connected, and the battery 131 may supply power to the first communication module 132 .

The first communication module 132 may operate immediately upon receiving power to transmit or receive a signal, and may generate and transmit location information of the mask wearer.

According to the embodiment, there are a plurality of indoor fire hydrants 500 , and each of the plurality of indoor fire hydrants 500 may be disposed inside the building at an interval enough to overlap the communication area of the second communication module with each other.

According to an embodiment, the second communication module of each of the three indoor fire hydrants 500 closest to the mask wearer among the plurality of indoor fire hydrants 500 may mutually function to generate location information of the mask wearer.

According to an embodiment, the three indoor fire hydrants 500 closest to the mask wearer among the plurality of indoor fire hydrants 500 may each transmit a beacon signal through their second communication module. In this case, since the beacon signal transmission area is limited to a certain distance around the indoor fire hydrant 500, when the indoor fire hydrant 500 is placed in a building, the indoor fire hydrant 500 so that the transmission area is overlapped between the indoor fire hydrants 500 ) can be placed.

An embodiment of the method in which the mask wearer position tracking system 1 according to the present invention operates will be described. Since the second communication module of the indoor fire hydrant 500 is always supplied with power, it is always in operation. That is, the beacon signal is always transmitted by a certain distance. Then, when an emergency disaster occurs, the first communication module 132 of the mask package 100 is connected to the battery 131 to receive power when the mask user opens the wrapping paper of the mask package 100, and immediately starts operation. start

When the first communication module 132 of the mask package 100 starts to operate, it receives beacon signals transmitted from three indoor fire hydrants 500 disposed in the vicinity of the mask wearer. The first communication module 132 serves as a kind of beacon scanner. That is, the first communication module 132 may receive the three beacon signals to generate location-related information of the mask wearer, and transmit the generated location-related information to the emergency disaster control server 300 through the network 400 . Here, the location-related information includes raw data that is not processed. At this time, transmitting the location-related information through the network 400 may be the first communication module 132 of the mask package 100 or the second communication module of the indoor fire hydrant 500 .

While the mask wearer moves to escape the building in an emergency, the first communication module 132 of the mask package 100 continues to find three indoor fire hydrants 500 located adjacent to the mask wearer, Since the three newly found indoor fire hydrants 500 also continue to transmit beacon signals, the location information of the mask wearer continues to be transmitted to the emergency disaster control server 300 while the mask wearer moves inside the building to escape. can be

FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically illustrating the configuration of a system in which a mask user's terminal is added to the mask wearer's position tracking system of FIG. 1 .

The mask wearer's location tracking system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is a mask package 100 , an indoor fire hydrant 500 , an emergency disaster control server 300 , a mask user terminal 200 and a network 400 . may be included.

In this embodiment, the mask user terminal 200 may include a communication terminal capable of performing a function of a computing device (not shown), and a desktop computer, a smart phone (201 in FIG. 1 ), a tablet operated by the user. PC (202 in FIG. 1), notebook (203 in FIG. 1), smart TV, mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), laptop, media player, micro server, global positioning system (GPS) device, e-book terminal, digital broadcasting It may be, but is not limited to, a terminal, a navigation system, a kiosk, an MP3 player, a digital camera, a home appliance, and other mobile or non-mobile computing devices.

Also, the mask user terminal 200 may be a wearable terminal such as a watch, glasses, a hair band, and a ring having a communication function and a data processing function. The mask user terminal 200 is not limited to the above description, and a terminal capable of web browsing may be borrowed without limitation.

In this case, the first communication module 132 of the mask package 100 communicates with the mask user terminal 200 and transmits the location information to the mask user terminal 200, and the mask user terminal 200 receives the position Information may be transmitted to the control server.

In the mask wearer's position tracking system 1 according to the present embodiment, when the mask wearer opens the package of the mask package 100, the first communication module 132 receives power to start operation, and the mask wearer's mobile phone The mask user terminal 200 may transmit the location-related information, and the mask user terminal 200 may directly transmit the received location-related information to the emergency disaster control server 300 .

According to another embodiment, in the mask wearer's position tracking system 1, when the mask wearer opens the package of the mask package 100, the first communication module 132 receives power and starts operation, the mask wearer The beacon signals of the three indoor fire hydrants 500 located adjacent to the 200 may directly transmit the received location-related information to the emergency disaster control server 300 .

(Explanation of symbols)

1: Mask wearer location tracking system

100: mask package

110: adhesive area on the back side of the mask pad

121: the outer surface of the release paper to protect the adhesive area formed on the back surface of the mask pad

122: the inner side of the release paper to protect the adhesive area formed on the back side of the mask pad

123: a part of the release paper functioning as an insulating means

131: battery

132: first communication module

200: mask user terminal

300: emergency disaster control server

400: network

500: indoor fire hydrant

Claims (5)

In the case of an emergency disaster, when the mask user opens the mask wrapper, the mask user's location tracking system for facilitating emergency rescue of the mask user by transmitting the location information of the mask user at the same time as opening the mask, A filter, a holder for fixing the position of the filter, a mask pad to which the holder is connected and attached to the face of the mask user, and when the mask user opens the mask wrapper, operates simultaneously with opening the mask user's position information A mask package having a first communication module to provide; an indoor fire hydrant having a second communication module that wirelessly communicates with the communication module to generate location information of the mask user; and an emergency disaster control server that receives the location information of the mask user through the first communication module or the second communication module; A mask wearer's location tracking system comprising a. According to claim 1, and a battery electrically connected to the first communication module to supply power to the first communication module, wherein the first communication module and the battery are usually short-circuited by an insulating means, and the mask user When the mask wrapper of the mask package is opened or the mask wrapper of the mask package is opened and the release paper protecting the adhesive area on the rear surface of the mask pad is removed, the insulating means is removed at the same time as the first communication A module and the battery are automatically and electrically connected, and the battery starts to supply power to the first communication module. According to claim 1, The holder is a first holder exposed to the outside when wearing a mask, an air passage is formed in the center, a second holder that surrounds the air passage and a filter receiving part is formed, and is located closest to the mouth of the mask user Doedoe having a third holder, the first holder and the third holder are coupled to both ends of the second holder, The first communication module is disposed on the front portion of the first holder, the mask wearer's position tracking system, characterized in that the outer cover surrounding the first communication module is additionally provided. 3. The method of claim 2, The plurality of indoor fire hydrants are provided, and each of the plurality of indoor fire hydrants is disposed inside the building at an interval sufficient to overlap the communication area of the second communication module with each other, The second communication module of each of the three indoor fire hydrants closest to the mask wearer among the plurality of indoor fire hydrants mutually functions to generate the location information of the mask wearer. According to claim 1, including a mask user terminal, wherein the first communication module of the mask package communicates with the mask user terminal and transmits location information to the mask user terminal, and the mask user terminal transmits the received location information to the control server A mask wearer's position tracking system, characterized in that it transmits.

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