System for transmitting / receiving emergency information for confirming authenticity of caller through plurality of call channels, and method therefor

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system and a method for responding to voice phishing by using a smart terminal, and, to: a system for transmitting / receiving an emergency message by using a plurality of call channels, and a method therefor, the system being capable of: transmitting a text message that notifies of an emergency situation during an emergency in response to voice phishing by using the plurality of call channels; and checking the location and safety status of family members. According to the present invention, the smart terminal includes: an emergency button having a single function or a plurality of functions; and a control unit by which, when the emergency button is operated in a call connection state, a voice phishing mode is executed such that one or more preset emergency contact menus is displayed, and thus an emergency message notifying of an emergency situation is transmitted to a selected contact, wherein the control unit checks location information of a call counterpart in the voice phishing mode, transmits call content between the call counterpart and the smart terminal to a selected emergency contact terminal, and additionally sets a separate channel from a call channel such that location information and identification information of an family emergency contact terminal transmit / receive to / from the smart terminal through the separate channel.

Description

Emergency information transmission and reception system and method for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels

[0001] The present invention relates to an emergency information transmission and reception system and method for confirming the authenticity of a caller through a plurality of call channels, and more particularly, to an emergency information transmission and reception system and method for confirming the authenticity of a caller through a plurality of call channels that transmit emergency information notifying an emergency situation to confirm the authenticity of a caller through a plurality of channels or a separate channel and that can confirm the location and personal information of family members.

[0002] Children, women, and the elderly who are victims of criminals suffer not only mental and physical pain, but also lifelong trauma. With the recent rise in emergency situations such as dating violence, revenge killings, and random killings, the need for a safety system that guarantees personal safety is rapidly increasing.

[0003] To address these issues, a technology has been implemented that allows for easy and quick transmission of rescue signals anytime, anywhere in emergency or threatening situations by applying a program that can transmit emergency call signals to smart terminals.

[0004] According to Korean Patent No. 10-0379946, a technology is disclosed that sends an emergency rescue request signal to a preset emergency contact number by pressing an emergency button attached to a mobile communication terminal to escape from a criminal threat.

[0005] However, the conventional method of transmitting an emergency call signal has the problem that it does not work when the terminal's power is discharged or the power is artificially turned off, and when the GPS function is disabled, the user's location information cannot be transmitted to the 112 police or emergency contact, so there is the inconvenience of having to manually activate the GPS function.

[0006] To solve these problems, a power supply control device and method for operating a crime prevention application of a smart terminal have been applied for so that an emergency rescue request signal can be constantly transmitted in case the terminal, such as a smartphone or smartwatch, is powered off, the GPS function is turned off, there is a confrontation with a criminal, or the user is being chased.

[0007] However, if the threat of harming the family continues if the call is disconnected while the call is being made with the perpetrator, a method of communicating with the family member who is presumed to have been kidnapped using the connected phone or a terminal such as a smartwatch or smart ring is needed.

[0008] Even in cases where voice phishing is suspected, it can be difficult to immediately confirm the location and safety of family members while on a call with a caller. Even if an emergency message is sent from the user's device to a family member's device, if the recipient's device is set to vibrate or mute, the message may not be recognized promptly.

[0009] [Prior Art Literature]

[0010] [Patent Document]

[0011] (Patent Document 1) Republic of Korea Patent No. 10-0379946 (announced on April 11, 2003)

[0012] (Patent Document 2) Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2024-0107643 (Published on July 9, 2024)

[0013] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the above problems by activating a voice phishing mode to immediately confirm the location and identity of a family member who is deemed to have been kidnapped through a separate channel.

[0014] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention comprises a system for transmitting and receiving emergency messages using a separate channel, comprising: a single or multi-function button (such as a voice or power button) installed on a terminal such as a smartphone or a smartwatch; and a control unit that, when the emergency button is operated while a call is connected, executes a voice phishing mode, displays one or more preset emergency contact menus, and transmits an emergency information message notifying an emergency situation to the selected contacts.

[0015] On the other hand, in an emergency information transmission and reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels, the system includes an emergency button installed on a smart terminal; and a control unit that, when the emergency button is operated while connected to a call, a voice phishing response mode is executed, and one or more preset emergency contact menus are displayed on the terminal screen to transmit and receive an emergency information message and a reassurance message notifying an emergency situation to and from the selected emergency contact terminal.

[0016] The control unit controls the emergency contact terminal selected according to the voice phishing response mode through a separate channel to forcibly output an emergency notification bell sound when an emergency message is received.

[0017] It further includes a smartwatch terminal or smart ring that is linked to a smart terminal and is equipped with an emergency button.

[0018] The control unit requests the location information (GPS) and Wi-Fi activation of the smart terminal of the selected emergency contact terminal, and forcibly activates them if they are disabled.

[0019] The control unit transmits the location information of the caller and the call recording file between the caller and the smart terminal to the selected emergency contact terminal in the above voice phishing mode.

[0020] A method using an emergency information transmission and reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through a plurality of call channels, comprising: (a) a step in which the control unit switches to voice phishing mode when the emergency button is operated while a call is connected; (b) a step in which the control unit selects from one or more preset emergency contacts; (c) a step in which the control unit additionally sets a call channel separate from the call-connected channel, and outputs an emergency notification ringtone to notify the receipt of an emergency message from a selected emergency contact terminal while connected to the separate call channel, and runs GPS and Wi-Fi; and (d) a step in which the control unit receives a safety message from the selected emergency contact terminal on a smart terminal.

[0021] The safety message includes location information.

[0022] According to the present invention, in voice phishing mode, the caller and the call content are transmitted to the 112 police, and at the same time, a text message notifying an emergency is transmitted through a separate channel to confirm the authenticity of the caller, and the location information and personal information of family members are received by the terminal such as the smartphone or smartwatch.

[0023] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an emergency information transmission and reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] FIG. 2 illustrates an emergency button provided on the back of a smart terminal of an emergency information transmission and reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] FIG. 3 illustrates an emergency button provided on a smartwatch terminal of an emergency information transmission and reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] FIG. 4 illustrates an emergency button provided on a smart ring terminal of an emergency information transmission and reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] FIG. 5 is a flowchart schematically illustrating a method using an emergency information transmission and reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating the voice phishing mode operation of an emergency information transmission and reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a request for the location of an emergency contact during a call using an emergency information transmission and reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating text transmission by an emergency information transmission / reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] FIG. 9 is a flowchart of operations to prevent damage in the event of voice phishing in an emergency information transmission / reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the connection relationship for each channel in an emergency information transmission and reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] FIG. 11 is another flowchart illustrating a method using an emergency information transmission and reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the contents described in the attached drawings. However, the present invention is not limited or restricted by the exemplary embodiments. The same reference numerals in each drawing indicate components that perform substantially the same functions.

[0035] The purpose and effects of the present invention can be naturally understood or made clearer by the following description, and the purpose and effects of the present invention are not limited solely by the following description. Furthermore, in describing the present invention, if a detailed description of known technologies related to the present invention is deemed to unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, such detailed description will be omitted.

[0036] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an emergency information transmission and reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] As illustrated in Fig. 1, an emergency information transmission and reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels includes a single emergency button (110) and a control unit (120) installed on a terminal (10), such as a telephone or smartwatch, using a separate channel in addition to the call-connected channel.

[0038] The single emergency button (110) is an emergency button independent of the smart terminal's power button. It is configured to activate the crime prevention application operation mode in an emergency. It is desirable to configure it so that it can be quickly activated by touch alone, without visual inspection, from a bag or pocket. In addition, it is possible to assign functions to a composite function button (e.g., a smartphone side button) equipped on the smart terminal and utilize it as an emergency button.

[0039] FIG. 2 illustrates an emergency information transmission and reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels according to one embodiment of the present invention, wherein an emergency button is provided on the side and back of a terminal such as a smartphone or smartwatch.

[0040] As shown in Fig. 2, when a single emergency button (110) on the side and back of a smartphone or smartwatch is pressed during a call with a voice phishing criminal, the voice phishing mode is activated through the control unit.

[0041] In one embodiment, pressing a single emergency button on the back of a smartphone transmits information to a control unit. The control unit processes the received information, determines whether an emergency exists based on this information, and determines appropriate actions. If an emergency is identified, the control unit executes a predefined action. For example, a preset voice phishing mode may be activated, displaying one or more preset emergency contact menus (e.g., name, nickname, speed dial number, phone number, etc.), and sending an emergency message to a selected family emergency contact terminal to notify the user of the emergency.

[0042] The emergency button according to this embodiment is located on one side of a smartphone or smartwatch terminal, and can be implemented in a convex or concave shape to prevent accidental touch during daily life. However, the shape described above is only an example, and can be applied in various forms.

[0043] According to the present embodiment, the control unit (120) executes a voice phishing mode when the emergency button is operated while a call is connected, so that one or more preset emergency contact menus are displayed and an emergency message notifying an emergency situation is transmitted to the selected family emergency contact terminal.

[0044] This control unit sets up an additional channel separate from the call channel when the emergency button is operated in the above call connection state, and allows the location information and personal identification information of the emergency contact terminal selected according to the voice phishing response mode to be received by the smart terminal through the separate call channel.

[0045] Additionally, the control unit controls the emergency notification bell to be forcibly output when an emergency message is received from the family emergency contact terminal.

[0046] Additionally, the control unit detects whether the smart terminal's location information (GPS) and Wi-Fi are activated in the family emergency contact terminal and forcibly activates them when they are deactivated.

[0047] The control unit can also transmit the location information of the caller in voice phishing mode to a selected emergency contact terminal, and transmit a call recording file between the caller and the smart device to the selected emergency contact terminal. Here, the emergency contact terminal selected in voice phishing mode can be 112 or a call center.

[0048] FIG. 3 illustrates an emergency button provided on a smartwatch terminal of an emergency information transmission and reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] FIG. 4 illustrates an emergency button provided on a smart ring terminal of an emergency information transmission and reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] FIG. 5 is a flowchart schematically illustrating a method using an emergency information transmission and reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] As illustrated in Figure 5, the control unit of the emergency information transmission and reception system, which verifies the authenticity of the caller through multiple call channels, switches to voice phishing mode during a call with the other party's terminal (the voice phishing perpetrator) by pressing a single emergency button (S52) during the call (S54). This step S54 will be described in detail below with reference to Figure 6.

[0052] Next, the control unit displays family member icons on the terminal (10) of Fig. 1 through a separate channel from the call connection channel (S56), and requests location and identity verification of the emergency contact terminal, so that the location information and identity verification information of the family emergency contact terminal are received by the smart terminal (S58). In this step S6, whether or not a call is connected to the emergency contact is determined through a separate channel, and after the call is connected, GPS is activated to confirm accurate location information.

[0053] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating the voice phishing mode operation of an emergency information transmission and reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] As illustrated in Fig. 6, in a method using an emergency information transmission / reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through a plurality of call channels having an emergency button and a control unit, the control unit according to the present embodiment switches to voice phishing mode and starts voice phishing mode when the emergency button is operated while a call is connected.

[0055] Thereafter, the control unit activates a selection from among one or more preset emergency contacts to enable selection (S62).

[0056] Next, the control unit sets up an additional channel separate from the connected call channel (S64). At this time, an emergency notification bell sound is forcibly output to notify the reception of an emergency message from a family emergency contact terminal connected to the separate channel.

[0057] Additionally, at this time, the control unit requests the location information (GPS) of the family emergency contact terminal and whether Wi-Fi is activated, and forcibly activates it if it is deactivated (S66).

[0058] Next, the control unit transmits an emergency message requesting the location and identity verification of the family emergency contact terminal selected through a separate channel (S68).

[0059] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a request for the location of an emergency contact during a call using an emergency information transmission and reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0060] As shown in Figure 7, if the incoming call is a voice phishing call or a threatening call ((If you hang up, I will harm your family),) when the emergency button is pressed during the call, the icons for emergency contact 1 (daughter), 112, emergency contact 2 (son), and emergency contact 3 (husband) are displayed, and if emergency contact 1 (daughter) is selected from the icons displayed during the call, the daughter's location can be immediately confirmed. At this time, when the emergency button is pressed, a confirmation vibration is generated and automatic recording is sent to the 112 situation room server to prevent malfunction and block the possibility of abuse.

[0061] FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a text message transmission system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels according to one embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated in FIG. 6 , an emergency message notifying of an emergency is transmitted through a separate call channel in addition to the call channel using the emergency contact icon selected in FIG. 8 , and a response signal in the form of a reassurance text message is received by connecting to the call using the emergency contact icon.

[0062] The emergency information transmission and reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels according to the present embodiment sets a separate channel in advance in addition to the call channel, so that when the emergency button is activated during a call connection, a text message including the location information and personal identification information of a family emergency contact terminal can be transmitted and received through the separate channel.

[0063] FIG. 9 is a flowchart of operations for preventing damage in the event of voice phishing in an emergency information transmission / reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0064] As shown in Fig. 9, if it is expected to be voice phishing, pressing the emergency button during a call displays an emergency contact selection menu, leaves the currently connected call channel, and transmits a message requiring emergency location confirmation to the selected emergency contact terminal through a separate channel, and receives a text message containing the current location or personal identification information from the selected emergency contact terminal, thereby having the effect of allowing the location information and personal identification information of the family emergency contact terminal to be received on a terminal such as a smartphone or smartwatch through a channel separate from the call channel.

[0065] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the connection relationship for each channel in an emergency information transmission and reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels according to one embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated in FIG. 10, the emergency message transmission and reception system using multiple call channels transmits an emergency message including the location of the user terminal, the location of the voice phishing terminal, and a call recording file to the emergency contact terminal when a call is connected to an emergency contact terminal through a separate channel set in advance while a voice call is connected to a voice phishing terminal, and receives a message including the location information of the emergency contact terminal, the location information of the family emergency contact terminal, and personal identification information from the family emergency contact terminal.

[0066] According to this embodiment, even if an emergency message is transmitted from a user terminal to a family emergency contact terminal by additionally connecting to a separate channel in addition to a normal call channel, it is difficult to confirm an emergency situation if the person possessing the family emergency contact terminal is unaware or has it set to silent. Therefore, to solve this problem, the control unit of the emergency message transmission and reception system using multiple call channels controls to output an emergency notification bell sound when an emergency message is received from a user terminal to an emergency contact terminal through a separate channel.

[0067] FIG. 11 illustrates another operational flowchart of a method using an emergency information transmission and reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels according to one embodiment of the present invention. According to FIG. 11, a method using an emergency information transmission and reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels, including an emergency button and a control unit, comprises: (a) a step in which the control unit switches to voice phishing mode when the emergency button is operated while a call is connected; (b) a step in which the control unit selects from one or more preset emergency contacts; (c) a step in which the control unit additionally sets a separate call channel from the connected call channel, and outputs an emergency notification ringtone to notify the selected emergency contact terminal of the receipt of an emergency message through the separate call channel, and activates GPS and Wi-Fi; and (d) a step in which the control unit receives a safety message from the selected emergency contact terminal on a smart terminal. The safety message includes location information.

[0068] An emergency message transmission and reception system using multiple call channels according to one embodiment of the present invention has the effect of quickly notifying an emergency situation by transmitting a rescue request signal including user location information (GPS) and on-site voice to multiple pre-registered emergency contacts (112 police, call center, or guardian) such as emergency contact mobile phones, smartwatches, or smart rings registered in the system when an emergency situation occurs.

Claims

1. In an emergency information transmission and reception system for verifying the authenticity of the caller through multiple call channels, Emergency button installed on smart terminal; and An emergency information transmission and reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels, characterized in that when the emergency button is operated while a call is connected, a voice phishing response mode is executed, and one or more preset emergency contact menus are displayed on the terminal screen, and a control unit is included to transmit and receive emergency information messages and reassurance messages notifying an emergency situation to the selected emergency contact terminal.

2. In paragraph 1, An emergency information transmission and reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels, characterized in that the control unit controls the emergency contact terminal selected according to the voice phishing response mode to forcibly output an emergency notification bell sound when an emergency message is received through a separate channel.

3. In paragraph 1, An emergency information transmission and reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels, characterized in that it further includes a smartwatch terminal or smart ring that is linked to the above smart terminal and is equipped with an emergency button.

4. In any one of the clauses 1 to 3 An emergency information transmission and reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels, characterized in that the control unit requests the location information (GPS) and Wi-Fi activation of a smart terminal of a selected emergency contact terminal and forcibly activates them when they are disabled.

5. In paragraph 4, An emergency information transmission and reception system for verifying the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels, characterized in that the control unit transmits the location information of the caller and the call recording file between the caller and the smart terminal to a selected emergency contact terminal in the voice phishing mode.

6. A method using an emergency information transmission and reception system equipped with an emergency button and a control unit to verify the authenticity of the caller through multiple call channels, (a) A step for switching to voice phishing mode when the emergency button is operated while the above control unit is connected to a call; (b) a step of causing the control unit to select one or more preset emergency contacts; (c) a step in which the control unit additionally sets a separate call channel from the call-connected channel, outputs an emergency notification ringtone to notify the reception of an emergency message from a selected emergency contact terminal connected to the separate call channel, and runs GPS and Wi-Fi; and (d) A method for transmitting and receiving emergency information to confirm the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels, characterized in that it includes a step of the control unit receiving a safety message from the selected emergency contact terminal on a smart terminal.

7. In paragraph 6, A method for transmitting and receiving emergency information to verify the authenticity of a caller through multiple call channels, wherein the above-mentioned safety message includes location information.

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