GPS-enabled portable alarm buzzer

Abstract

To provide an alarm buzzer which enables vulnerable people such as infants, children, women and the elderly to instantly inform surrounding people of the occurrence of a crime without speaking out loud and which can be carried around with them as desired. [Solution] The device body 1 includes an alarm buzzer 2, GPS 3, a battery for driving power, and a switch 5 inside, while the device body is equipped with a lead wire for the switch, a lighting device 7, and a hanging string 8 on the outside, and reflectors are attached to the front and back of the device body and casing. The alarm buzzer is activated by an external pull-out switch or a device gripping (grasping) switch, and the switch is turned off and the alarm stops by inserting the external pull-out switch or gripping (grasping) the device switch again, and the lighting device works in conjunction with the switch function to automatically flash or light up the eyes of an animal such as a dog, cat or panda, or the eyes of a doll, and the device body casing 6 is made of a resilient flexible member, making the device body waterproof.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] This invention relates to a portable alarm buzzer with built-in GPS (Global Positioning System). [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, crimes against infants, children, women, and the elderly have become prominent, and even elderly men have been targeted in what is known as "oyaji-gari" (hunting old men). In addition, even if they are not crimes, disasters such as earthquakes, accidents while climbing mountains, unexpected accidents such as avalanches, encounters with large wild animals such as bears in the mountains, and drownings at sea have also become prominent. The purpose of this invention is to provide a simple portable alarm buzzer with built-in GPS and alarm generator, which will help prevent these crimes and unexpected accidents. In particular, to make it appealing to children to carry around, the device is characterized by a lighting device on the outside of the device body that is connected to the eyes of animals such as dogs and cats that children like, or dolls, and the eyes of the animal or doll automatically flash or light up in conjunction with a switch function. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2007-140809 A [Patent Document 2] Patent Publication No. 2022-55987 [Patent Document 3] Patent Publication No. 2019-74908 [Patent Document 4] Patent Publication No. 2013-232785 [Patent Document 5] JP2002-135637A [Patent Document 6] JP2005-135204A [Patent Document 7] Mito 3196249 [Patent Document 8] Jitsuto 3197947

[0004] Patent Document 1 describes a portable alarm buzzer that is free from risk of misoperation or malfunction and can be operated simply and reliably in an emergency, Patent Document 2 describes a communication device having an information processing device with improved convenience, Patent Document 3 describes an electronic device that can obtain biometric information of a person who operates to stop a sound emitted from a sound generating device such as an alarm buzzer, Patent Document 4 describes a portable electronic device that quickly and easily executes a security function when the user senses danger, Patent Document 5 describes a camera with security functions that can be used for crime prevention and crisis management by utilizing the original functions and equipment of the camera to protect oneself from various crimes such as assault and theft, and Patent Document 6 describes a method for preventing crimes by a person who is a victim of crime. This was devised to protect vulnerable people such as women and children from crime, and noting that the penetration rate of mobile phones is high among young women who are more likely to become crime victims, a useful mobile phone with a crime prevention and emergency reporting function is disclosed. Patent Document 7 discloses a simple, lightweight, easy-to-carry disaster prevention and warning buzzer that also serves as an alarm buzzer, which sounds an alarm for a long time after a disaster occurs to let the user know of the user / victim. Patent Document 8 discloses a fixing device that, when installing LED lighting on various bases, also incorporates a simple warning buzzer that alerts the surrounding area in the event of an emergency, notifying the surrounding area of ​​the occurrence of an emergency, making it a crime prevention and disaster prevention item that is more reliable and ensures peace of mind and safety. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The above-mentioned prior patent documents describe simplified alarm buzzers, portable alarm buzzers that are easy to use and can be connected to a mobile phone or a so-called smartphone, and devices that incorporate features for activating and initiating a warning sound or buzzer. However, the devices in Patent Documents 1, 3 and 8 have the problem that it is difficult for users to instantly sound the buzzer, the device in Patent Document 2 has the problem that it is difficult for users to instantly operate the information processing operation unit, the device in Patent Document 4 has the problem that the elements and configuration that activate the security function are limited to voice, the devices in Patent Documents 5 and 6 have the problem that it is difficult for users to instantly sound an alarm because they are cameras and mobile phones with security functions, and the device in Patent Document 7 has the problem that even though it is a disaster prevention alarm buzzer that can sound an alarm for a long time, it cannot automatically notify the location of the victim. In other words, as mentioned above, many of the victims of crime are infants, children, women, and the elderly, and when a crime occurs it is often difficult to instantly inform people around them that they are the victim of a crime. For example, even if an alarm buzzer is attached to a backpack or handbag, it is difficult to instantly activate the alarm buzzer when an infant, a child, a woman, or an elderly person falls victim to the incident. Furthermore, in these cases, since the devices are attached to the exterior of the backpack or handbag in a suitable location, there is a problem that they are prone to erroneous operation or malfunction. Even if it is possible to issue an alarm in the event of an earthquake, mountain climbing accident, avalanche, or water accident, there are almost no means of notifying others of a disaster depending on the damage situation or the distance. In addition, until now, alarm buzzers were typically sounded by turning on a switch, which required an operation such as pushing a switch to turn on the power. This meant that there were delays in notifying people of a crime, and since the perpetrator could often easily turn off the alarm buzzer, the time to notify people of a crime was short, and as a result, it was often difficult to prevent a crime from occurring.

[0006] In order to solve these problems, in this device, the victim activates and sounds an alarm buzzer by turning on a pull-out switch that connects to a switch lead wire from a simple alarm device, or by squeezing the alarm device tightly, and the warning sound can be stopped by reinserting the pulled-out lead wire or by squeezing the alarm device tightly again, using a special switch-off method that only the user can tell, making it difficult for the assailant to stop the warning sound. In addition, many of the conventional devices use small screws to open and close the device, which requires the use of a special screwdriver, making it a hassle. This device uses simple batteries such as AA or AAA batteries (alkaline batteries, etc.) and uses a sliding mechanism that is widely used in remote control devices to open and close the device, making it easier to open and close the device. In addition, by always carrying a portable alarm buzzer equipped with GPS, even when it is difficult to activate the alarm, such as when a person is crushed by collapsed objects during a disaster such as an earthquake, when they are lost while climbing a mountain, when they are lost in an avalanche, when they encounter a large wild animal in the mountains, or when they are in a drowning accident (by making the alarm waterproof), the recipient of the electronic notification can know where the person is located thanks to the built-in GPS function in addition to the electronic notification that automatically notifies the recipient of the disaster or distress. In view of the above, the present invention provides a simple portable alarm buzzer with GPS function that is worn around the neck with a strong cord, and the housing and exterior of the device are designed to be favored by children and women. For example, the device is designed with a pattern of animals such as pandas for children, and a pattern of flowers for women, so that users can always enjoy wearing the alarm buzzer around the neck. In the case of a pattern of animals such as dogs, cats, and pandas, or dolls, the light of the lighting device can be made to flash or light up from the eyes of the animals or dolls such as dogs, cats, and pandas at night, so that children can use it with pleasure.

[0007] In order to solve these problems, the outline of the first invention of the present invention simplifies the alarm buzzer, uses simple batteries such as AA or AAA batteries (alkaline batteries, etc.), and uses a sliding system (not shown) to open and close the device, making it easy to open and close the device. It is also characterized in that the alarm is activated by a pull-out switch or is switched on by firmly gripping the device itself. The alarm can be stopped by inserting the lead wire that was pulled out of the device again or by firmly gripping the device again to switch it off. Therefore, it is preferable that the lead wire for switching on and off is hard and somewhat thick. For this reason, the housing of the device of the present invention is made of a resilient and flexible material such as rubber or soft synthetic resin.

[0008] In order to solve these problems, the second invention of the present invention is characterized by having a GPS built into a simplified alarm buzzer.

[0009] In order to solve these problems, the outline of the third invention of the present invention is characterized by a simplified alarm buzzer that is waterproofed. Effect of the Invention

[0010] According to the first invention of this invention, the alarm buzzer is simplified, and the function is activated by a simple battery such as AA or AAA (alkaline battery, etc.), and the device is easy to open and close, so it is easy for children and women to use, and the alarm is activated by a pull-out switch or by firmly gripping the device itself, so it is possible to notify people around you of the crime without having to shout when encountering a crime. Also, the alarm can be stopped by inserting the pulled-out lead back into the device or by firmly gripping the device again, so it is an effective way for criminals to not be able to stop the alarm easily.

[0011] According to the second invention of this invention, a GPS function is built into a simplified alarm buzzer, so that even in situations where the victim is unable to alert others by sounding an alarm, such as when the victim is crushed by collapsed objects during an earthquake, when a climber is lost, or when the victim is caught in an avalanche, it is possible to notify the recipient of an electronic notification that automatically notifies the victim of the disaster of the location of the victim or the location of the victim. Furthermore, according to this invention, the AI ​​(artificial intelligence) built into the GPS can be used to keep an eye on places that children often go to, such as school or extracurricular activities, or it can enable families to keep an eye on where elderly people are when they go far away from home.

[0012] According to the third invention of this invention, the portable alarm buzzer is waterproofed, so that it can automatically notify of a distress in the event of a drowning, and it is possible to inform the recipient of the electronic notification of the location of the distressed person. In addition, the portable alarm buzzer of this invention has reflectors on the front and back of the main body of the casing, so that the lights of cars, motorcycles, etc. are reflected at night, alerting car or motorcycle drivers to the presence of the portable alarm buzzer user, thereby ensuring the safety of the user.

[0013] In addition, according to the present invention, the lighting device is designed to automatically blink or light in conjunction with the switch function, which has the effect of making it easier for people around the victim to notice the occurrence of a crime, even at night.

[0014] In addition, according to the present invention, the opening and closing of the housing of the device main body is made to be a sliding mechanism, which has the effect of making it possible for children, women, and the elderly to replace the batteries without having to perform troublesome actions such as opening and closing screws.

[0015] The alarm buzzer of the present invention is primarily intended to protect children, women, and the elderly from crime, and is capable of achieving the effects described above. However, even if the above-mentioned children, women, and elderly people are not directly victimized, if there are people nearby who may become victims of crime, the alarm buzzer of the present invention can be cleverly set off to prevent the crime from spreading. Furthermore, at night, the blinking or lit light from the lighting device comes from the eyes of animals or dolls such as dogs, cats, and pandas, so children are attracted to the alarm buzzer of this invention and the intended purpose can be achieved. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of the device of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the connections of the components of the device of the present invention. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a partially cutaway cross-sectional view showing the internal configuration of the device of the present invention, where (A) shows the installation status of the GPS, lighting device, buzzer, etc., and (B) shows the outer cross-section of the housing (flexible material having elasticity) and shows the installation status of the battery for the driving power source. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0017] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG. 1 is a portable alarm buzzer body with GPS function, equipped with an alarm buzzer 2, a GPS 3, a battery for driving power supply 4, a switch 5, and each connecting device. The alarm buzzer 2 starts and stops the buzzer sound depending on the on / off state of the switch 5. The GPS 3 can be equipped with an existing one, and notifies the recipient of the communication of the location of the disaster victim or the person lost in distress. 4 is a battery for driving power supply that starts the device body, and is preferably a long-lasting battery or a simple one such as a AA or AAA battery (alkaline battery, etc.). The switch 5 is connected to a pull-out lead wire 5a, and is configured so that the alarm buzzer is switched on when the lead wire 5a is pulled out of the body, and switched off when the lead wire 5a is reinserted. Therefore, it is preferable that the lead wire is hard and somewhat thick. The switch 5 is connected to an elastic, flexible housing 6 made of rubber or soft synthetic resin, and is configured so that the alarm buzzer is switched on by firmly gripping the housing 6, and switched off and the alarm buzzer is stopped by firmly gripping the housing 6 again. 7 is a lighting device attached to the outside of the device main body 1, and is configured to light up or flash. This notifies people in the vicinity of an emergency situation along with the sound of the alarm buzzer, even in the dark at night. 8 is a string for hanging the main body 1 around the neck. 9 is a reflector (reflective plate) processed on the front and back surfaces of the main body housing. To make it particularly appealing to children to take with them, the lighting device on the outside of the device body is connected to the eyes of animals such as dogs and cats that children like, or dolls (not shown), and the eyes of the animals or dolls automatically blink or light up in conjunction with a switch function.

[0018] Next, the configuration of the electric circuit will be described with reference to Fig. 2. A buzzer 2 circuit using a piezoelectric element, its switch 5 circuit, and a GPS 3 are connected in series to a power supply battery 4, and a latch circuit (not shown) is provided to output an on / off signal that turns the switch circuit on or off. EXAMPLES

[0019] For example, if a weak person such as a child, woman, or elderly person is attacked by a criminal, the alarm buzzer will sound by pulling out the switch lead wire 5a of the alarm buzzer 1 attached to a string 8 around the person's neck, or by tightly gripping the housing 6, so that the alarm sound can be heard by people around them even if they are too scared to speak. At night, as described above, the lighting device lights up or flashes to alert people around them along with the sound of the alarm buzzer. While the crime victim situation continues, the alarm buzzer continues to sound, and after safety is ensured, the victim can stop the alarm buzzer by reinserting the lead wire that was pulled out of the alarm buzzer 1 that is strapped around the victim's neck or by gripping the housing 6 tightly again. In addition, in the event of being crushed by collapsed objects during a disaster such as an earthquake, or being lost while climbing a mountain, or encountering an unexpected accident such as an avalanche, it may be difficult or impossible for the victim or stranded person to activate the alarm buzzer, but the on-board GPS device can still be used to grasp and confirm the victim's location, which can be useful in rescuing the victim or stranded person. In addition, since the device of this invention is waterproof, even if the victim is involved in a drowning accident and it is difficult or impossible for him or her to activate the alarm buzzer, the GPS device installed in the device can be used to grasp and confirm the victim's location, which can be useful in rescuing the victim, as described above. In addition, the hobby-type portable alarm buzzer of this invention has a reflector (reflector plate) on the front and back of the housing of the main body, so that the lights of cars and motorcycles are reflected at night, making the driver of the car or motorcycle aware of the presence of the portable alarm buzzer user, thereby ensuring the safety of the user. Furthermore, since the reflector (reflector plate) is processed on the front and back of the housing, the light reflection effect is not lost even if the buzzer body is turned over by some chance (wind, etc.). According to the above embodiment, the alarm buzzer will not be activated unless the lead wire for the external pull-out switch is pulled out or the device is grasped (held), so there is no risk of erroneous operation or malfunction.In addition, the alarm will not stop unless the lead wire for the external pull-out switch is inserted or the device is grasped (held) again, so it is easy to operate, can be operated instantly and accurately even in an emergency, and does not give the perpetrator of a crime an opportunity to stop the alarm buzzer. [Industrial Applicability]

[0020] As described above, the use of the GPS-equipped custom portable alarm buzzer of this invention for crime prevention and disaster prevention has been described. However, this invention can also be used to check the whereabouts and safety of infants, children, and the elderly, by using the AI ​​(artificial intelligence) built into the GPS to keep an eye on places that children often go to, such as school or extracurricular activities, or by allowing family members to keep an eye on where elderly people are when they go far away from home. [Explanation of symbols]

[0021] 1. GPS-equipped portable alarm buzzer unit 2. Alarm buzzer 3. GPS 4. Power supply battery 5. Switch 5a···Switch lead wire 6. Housing 7. Lighting equipment 8. Hanging cord 9. Reflector

Claims

1. A personal-use portable alarm buzzer with a GPS function, characterized in that an alarm, a GPS (Global Positioning System), a battery for driving power, a switch, and each connection device are provided inside the device body, and a lighting device is provided outside the device body.

2. The GPS-function-equipped, personal-use portable alarm buzzer according to claim 1, characterized in that the lighting device is connected to the eyes of animals or dolls, such as dogs, cats, and pandas, which children like, and automatically blinks or lights up in conjunction with the switch function.

3. The personal-use portable alarm buzzer with GPS function according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the alarm buzzer is activated by an external pull-out switch, and is switched off and the alarm stops by inserting the external pull-out switch.

4. The alarm buzzer is activated by a switch that activates the alarm buzzer when the device body is grasped (held), and is switched off and the alarm stops when the device holding (holding) switch is held (held) again. This is the personalised portable alarm buzzer with GPS function described in claims 1 to 3.

5. 5. The GPS-function-equipped, portable, personal alarm buzzer according to claim 1, wherein the housing of the device body is made of a flexible material having elasticity.

6. 6. The portable alarm buzzer with GPS function according to claim 1, wherein the device body is waterproof.

7. The GPS-equipped, personal-use portable alarm buzzer according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the front and back surfaces of the housing of the device main body are treated with reflectors (reflecting plates).

8. 8. The GPS-equipped, personal-use portable alarm buzzer according to claim 1, wherein the housing of the device main body is configured to be opened and closed by sliding.

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