Application specialized in crime prevention

Abstract

To solve such a problem that a smartphone itself is provided with an emergency button according to a conventional application, and no effect appears unless a product thereof is expensively purchased, thereby significantly lowering a recognition degree and a diffusion rate; and as a result, though specifically specializing in a case of emergency, an alert is issued in a case of crime, and thus there appears a psychological barrier when used.SOLUTION: According to a notification device capable of providing a report during emergency, the notification device of the present invention comprises: reception means for receiving operation information by an operation of a user; position information acquisition means for acquiring position information; and transmission means for transmitting notification request information requesting notification to police, the location information indicating the present position, and identification information identifying a user to an external server operated by a person who notifies the police thereof, when receiving the operation information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] It relates to reporting in case of emergency such as personal danger.

Background Art

[0002] An example is shown in which an input button that can be directly reported in an emergency is installed in a place that is always easy to see on a smartphone. (See Patent Document 1)

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In conventional apps, the smartphone itself needs to be equipped with an emergency button, and the effect will not appear unless the product is purchased at a high price. Therefore, the actual recognition rate and penetration rate are quite low. Although it is particularly specialized for emergency cases, in the case of crime, an alert will be issued, and there is a psychological barrier to using it. A smartphone with an emergency button attached externally that can be communicated to emergency or fire departments by simply pressing it in an emergency. The location information is automatically identified to improve efficiency in case of an emergency.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] The reporting device of the present invention is a reporting device that can report in an emergency, receiving means for receiving operation information by a user's operation, position information acquisition means for acquiring position information, When receiving operation information, transmission means for transmitting reporting request information for requesting a report to the police, position information indicating the current position, and identification information for identifying the user to an external server operated by a person who reports to the police, characterized by comprising.

[0006] Further, the notification device of the present invention further includes a recording means for generating recording information recording the surrounding situation when receiving operation information. The transmission means may transmit the recording information to an external server at any time.

[0007] Further, the present invention is a method executed by a notification device capable of making a notification in an emergency, a step of receiving operation information by a user's operation, a step of acquiring position information, when receiving operation information, transmitting notification request information for requesting a notification to the police, position information indicating the current position, and identification information for identifying the user to an external server operated by a person who makes a notification to the police. It can also be regarded as a notification method characterized by comprising the steps of

[0008] Further, the present invention provides a notification device capable of making a notification in an emergency, a reception means for receiving operation information by a user's operation, a position information acquisition means for acquiring position information, a transmission means for transmitting notification request information for requesting a notification to the police, position information indicating the current position, and identification information for identifying the user to an external server operated by a person who makes a notification to the police when receiving operation information. It can also be regarded as a computer program characterized by functioning as

[0009] According to the present invention, it is possible to add an emergency function to a widely spread smartphone retroactively. It may be used for first aid, but it has a particularly great effect in terms of crime. If the buzzer sounds, there is a risk that the criminal will escape before the evidence of the crime is seized, and it will not lead to an arrest. In addition, since the buzzer will be conspicuous from the surroundings, it may be necessary to have the courage to press it in some cases, so it is often more convenient to be able to take evidence and make a notification silently.

Effects of the Invention

[0010] It is possible to report in a situation where no sound can be made, it is possible to report even if the current location cannot be grasped, it can be connected to prosecution by holding evidence, it can respond to unfounded uneasiness or fear, it is useful as evidence during interrogation, if it becomes known that one might be reported without knowing it, or that witnesses might also report, then crimes will decrease due to fear of public scrutiny.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0012] Figure 1 shows the flow when the report button a is pressed in the smartphone 1 (reporting device) according to an embodiment of the present invention. The report button a is operated when the user has suffered some kind of crime victimization.

[0013] By simply pressing the reporting button a, through emergency transmission 2 and notification 6, the location information, sharing of the screen of the automatic recording and voice recording storage function, chat communication, and the fact of being involved in an emergency situation are notified to the intermediate server 3, and the function of contacting the pre-registered emergency contact cooperation users 7 can be activated simultaneously.

[0014] Emergency transmission 2 grasps the location information, chat, and the surrounding situation from the victim's camera at the place where the reporting button a is pressed, and transmits the details obtained to the intermediate server 3. The intermediate server 3 comprehensively summarizes the detailed information obtained from the received location information and chat, the surrounding situation obtained from the camera, and the personal information such as the address and name obtained during pre-registration. The report 4 to the police etc. shows that the intermediate server 3 provides the information comprehensively summarized to the police 5. The police 5 that receives the report rush to the scene based on the personal information.

[0015] Through notification 6, it is possible to contact the pre-registered emergency contact cooperation users 7 and notify them of the fact that the reporting button a on the smartphone 1 has been pressed and the location information. The pre-registered emergency contact cooperation users 7 receive the fact that the app user of the smartphone 1 has been involved in an emergency situation and the reporting button a has been pressed and the location information.

[0016] Figure 2 shows the process when the warning button b is pressed in the smartphone 1 (reporting device) according to the embodiment of the present invention. The warning button b is operated when the user feels a sense of distrust, discomfort, or fear without certainty.

[0017] The signal 2-1 notifies the pre-registered emergency contact cooperation users 7 that the user feels fear or discomfort but has not been harmed in any way and has pressed the warning button b. At that time, the automatic recording and voice recording storage function and the GPS function are activated simultaneously. The pre-registered emergency contact cooperation users 7 grasp the fact that the owner of the smartphone 1 feels danger.

[0018] Figure 3 shows the process of sharing the location where the reporting button a or the warning button b is pressed by the smartphone 1 (reporting device) according to an embodiment of the present invention with other app users 3-3 who have not suffered other damages, and updating the crime hazard map unique to the app of the present invention.

[0019] In Information 3-1, it is a state where the location and date / time where the app user of the present invention pressed the reporting button a or the warning button b are shared. The intermediate server 3 summarizes the location information and date / time where the app user of the present invention pressed the reporting button a or the warning button b so that app users 3-3 who have not suffered damages can view the information. Sharing 3-2 shows a state where the intermediate server 3 transmits the summarized information so that it can be shared. The app users 3-3 who have not suffered damages can confirm where and when the app user of the present invention pressed the reporting button a or the warning button b, and can be more vigilant by grasping the danger in advance.

[0020] Figure 4 is a functional block diagram of the smartphone 1 (reporting device) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] The smartphone 1 that can make a report in an emergency includes a receiving means 10 that receives operation information according to a user's operation, a position information acquisition means 20 that acquires position information, and when receiving the operation information, an external report reception server 100 and a registered other terminal 200 that are operated by a person who makes a report to the police, and a transmission means 40 that transmits report request information for requesting a report to the police, position information indicating the current position, and identification information for identifying the user. A reporting device characterized by this.

[0022] Further, the smartphone 1 further includes a recording means 30 that generates recording information recording the surrounding situation when receiving the operation information. The transmission means 40 transmits the recording information to an external server at any time.

[0023] Figure 5 is a diagram showing a reporting process flow executed by the smartphone 1 (reporting device) according to an embodiment of the present invention. Upon receiving a request for reporting processing, the search information reception S1 (Step 1, hereinafter referred to as S1) is executed. When the report button operation S2 is selected and the report button operation S2 is executed, the current location information acquisition S3 is performed, and the recording information generation S4 is completed. Subsequently, the transmission S5 of the location information, identification information, reporting request information, and recording information is performed and completed.

[0024] If the report button operation S2 is not selected, the process proceeds to the selection of the warning button operation S6. If the warning button operation S6 is not performed, the process ends. When the warning button operation S6 is performed, the process proceeds to the recording information generation S7, and the transmission S8 of the location information and identification information to the registration separate terminal is executed.

[0025] According to such a smartphone 1, by creating a smartphone application and operating the intermediate server 3, cooperation with the police is achieved and a prompt response in an emergency is realized. Reporting can become a psychological barrier, resulting in giving up on reporting, or missing the opportunity to arrest a criminal in the act due to reporting, which may put us at a disadvantage. The application of the present invention is useful in such cases. In particular, it has a great effect on the following types of crimes: stalking, rape, violations of nuisance prevention regulations, groping, DV, fraud, physical abuse, abduction, human trafficking, break-in, people with hearing impairments, people with speech impairments, etc.

[0026] In addition, not only crime victims but also witnesses can report while silently holding evidence, and it can be used as long as there is radio wave even in places such as mountains or places where landmarks are difficult to identify.

[0027] When a crime occurs, some people may inevitably fall into a panic state and cannot communicate calmly, making it impossible for the reporting to proceed smoothly. However, with the application of the present invention, reporting can be efficiently and simply done with just one button. Even if the victim is in a panic state, as long as they can press the button, they can then focus on ensuring their personal safety.

[0028] Also, when there is no strong conviction for reporting but one feels uneasy, the warning button can be used to prevent damage and gather evidence. Specifically, when a user of the application of the present invention presses the reporting button, just by pressing the button, the location information can be shared with guardians and others who have already coordinated with the intermediate server 3, and it can also be reported that one is involved in damage. While automatically recording and storing the on-site situation, it is transmitted to the intermediate server 3, and a chat can be established with the intermediate server 3. Then, the details of the information obtained above are shared with the intermediate server 3, and the intermediate server 3 that has received signal 2-1 comprehensively collates personal information such as the address and name of the victim obtained during pre-registration and provides it to the police. Also, when a user of the application of the present invention presses the warning button, the functions of automatically recording and storing, the GPS function, the notification 6 to the mobile phones of pre-registered emergency contacts, and the sharing of location information are activated simultaneously.

[0029] Finally, the locations where the reporting button or the warning button is pressed by the user of the application of the present invention are shared with other users of the application of the present invention who have not suffered other damages, and the unique crime prevention hazard map is updated. The intermediate server 3 collates the received location information on the map and discloses this information, so that the users of the application of the present invention can grasp the danger in advance and be vigilant.

[0030] Regarding the activation time of the warning button and the reporting button, when the application is launched for the first time after the device is launched and when the system launches the application after forcefully terminating it, it is less than 5 seconds. When the application is terminated once but then launched immediately, and when the system deletes the application from the memory and then the application is restarted, it is less than 2 seconds. When the application is already launched and the application is opened, it functions in less than 1.5 seconds.

[0031] The user presents personal information such as address, name, and identity card at the initial stage to smooth the confirmation in case of an emergency. This also avoids false reporting and pranks and clarifies the responsibility in case of an emergency. It is considered that the spread of this mechanism in society will make it easier to report, reduce crime by making it more difficult to commit crimes, give the police more leeway, and improve society.

[0032] In the future, not only individual customer promotion but also business with private schools and cram schools, etc. may be possible, and for the purpose of ensuring the safety of students and children, it may be possible to standardize or recommend the use in groups. Also, we would like to develop in such a way that we can recommend to cooperate with communication companies to install the application of the present invention by default. If it is possible to achieve results in Japan, we think there is potential to aim for global expansion.

[0033] In addition, when the smartphone 1 receives operation information, it generates recording information that records the surrounding situation

Explanation of Signs

[0034] 1 Smartphone 2 Emergency Transmission 3 Intermediate Server 4 Notification to Police etc. 5 Police who received the notification 6 Notification 7 Emergency Contact Link User 2-1 Signal 3-1 Information 3-2 Sharing 3-3 App Users Who Have Not Suffered Damage a Report Button b Caution Button 10 Reception Means 20 Location Information Acquisition Means 30 Recording Means 40 Transmission Means 100 External Report Reception Server 200 Registered Separate Terminal S1 Investigation Information Reception S2 Report Button Operation

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0012] Figure 1 shows the process when the reporting button a is pressed in the smartphone 1 (reporting device) according to an embodiment of the present invention. The reporting button a is operated when the user has suffered some kind of crime victimization.

[0013] Just by pressing the reporting button a, through the emergency transmission 2 and the notification 6, the sharing of the location information and the screen of the automatic recording and voice recording storage function, the chat communication, and the fact of being involved in an emergency situation can be notified to the intermediate server 3, and the function of contacting the pre-registered emergency contact linked user 7 can be activated simultaneously.

[0014] The emergency transmission 2 grasps the location information, chat, and the surrounding situation from the victim's camera at the place where the reporting button a is pressed, and transmits the details obtained to the intermediate server 3. The intermediate server 3 comprehensively summarizes the detailed information obtained from the received location information and chat, the surrounding situation obtained from the camera, and the personal information such as the address and name obtained during pre-registration. The report 4 to the police etc. shows that the intermediate server 3 provides the information comprehensively summarized to the police 5. The police 5 receiving the report rush to the scene based on the personal information.

[0015] The notification 6 enables contact with the pre-registered emergency contact linked user 7, and notifies the fact that the reporting button a of the smartphone 1 has been pressed and the location information. The pre-registered emergency contact linked user 7 receives the fact that the app user of the smartphone 1 has been involved in an emergency situation and the reporting button a has been pressed and the location information.

[0016] Figure 2 shows the process when the warning button b is pressed in the smartphone 1 (reporting device) according to an embodiment of the present invention. The warning button b is operated when the user feels a sense of distrust, discomfort, or fear without certainty.

[0017] The signal 2-1 notifies the pre-registered emergency contact user 7 that the user has not been harmed but has pressed the warning button b due to feelings of fear or discomfort. At this time, the recording and voice recording storage function and the GPS function are automatically activated simultaneously. The pre-registered emergency contact user 7 grasps the fact that the owner of the smartphone 1 feels danger.

[0018] Figure 3 shows the location where the reporting button a or the warning button b is pressed in the smartphone 1 (reporting device) according to the embodiment of the present invention, and the current location information of the app user S3 who has not suffered other damages is obtained. S4 Recording information generation S5 Transmission of location information, identification information, reporting request information, and recording information S6 Warning button operation S7 Recording information generation S8 Transmission of location information and identification information to the registered other terminal

Claims

1. A reporting device capable of making a report in an emergency, a receiving means for receiving operation information by a user's operation, a position information acquisition means for acquiring position information, and a transmission means for transmitting, to an external server operated by a person who makes a report to the police, report request information for requesting a report to the police, position information indicating the current position, and identification information for identifying the user when the operation information is received. The reporting device is characterized by comprising the above.

2. The reporting device according to claim 1, further comprising a recording means for generating recording information recording the surrounding situation when the operation information is received, wherein the transmission means transmits the recording information to the external server at any time.

3. A method executed by a reporting device capable of making a report in an emergency, comprising the steps of receiving operation information by a user's operation, acquiring position information, and transmitting, to an external server operated by a person who makes a report to the police, report request information for requesting a report to the police, position information indicating the current position, and identification information for identifying the user when the operation information is received. The reporting method is characterized by comprising the above.

4. A computer program for causing a reporting device capable of making a report in an emergency to function as a receiving means for receiving operation information by a user's operation, a position information acquisition means for acquiring position information, and a transmission means for transmitting, to an external server operated by a person who makes a report to the police, report request information for requesting a report to the police, position information indicating the current position, and identification information for identifying the user when the operation information is received. The computer program is characterized by the above.

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