JPH11196920A - Burglarmeasure carrying case and burglarmeasure system using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a highly practical burglarmeasure carrying case and a burglarmeasure system using the carrying case, capable of quickly and easily detecting the place of the bag via the effective use GPS or PHS. SOLUTION: A position detecting means such as a GPS receiver 3 capable of detecting the position of a carrying case 1 used for the storage and transportation of valuables, and a radio transmitter such as a portable telephone 4 capable of transmitting positional information detected with the position detecting means are respectively incorporated into the carrying case 1. In addition, a burglar measurement headquarters 11 is provided with a receiver such as a telephone 12 for receiving signals transmitted from the portable telephone 4, and a signal processing means such as a computer 15 for causing the position of the carrying case 1 to be displayed on a display device 14 on the basis of received signals from the receiver.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a carrying case for carrying cash and other valuables, which is provided with a countermeasure against theft, and a antitheft system using the same.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a countermeasure against theft such as a duralumin case for cash transportation, an alarm device is activated when the case is opened, or a transmitter is provided in the case. There is one that searches for the location of a case while receiving a signal emitted from the transmitter by a receiver.

[0003]

In the case of using the above-mentioned alarm means, depending on the surrounding circumstances when the case is opened, even if the alarm means is activated, it may not be very effective. In the case of using a transmitter, there is a problem that a single receiver alone cannot identify a certain direction in a case, and even if multiple receivers are used, a search operation is complicated and lacks practicality. .

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, the present invention has become widespread in recent years, and is a general-purpose earth measuring system that is a position detecting means using radio waves from artificial satellites, that is, a GPS (Global Positionig System). ) And PHS (Personal Handy-phon)
The purpose of the present invention is to provide a highly practical anti-theft transport case and an anti-theft system using the same, which makes it possible to detect the location quickly and easily by effectively utilizing e. .

[0005]

According to the present invention, the above-mentioned problem is solved as follows. (A) The anti-theft transport case includes: (1) a transport case for storing and transporting valuables and the like, a position detecting means capable of detecting its own position, and position information detected by the position detecting means; Incorporate a wireless transmitter that can transmit.

(2) In the above item (1), the position detecting means is a GPS receiver which receives radio waves from a plurality of artificial satellites and detects its own position.

[0007] (3) In the above item (1), the position detecting means is configured such that any one of the base stations in the PHS network having a plurality of base stations receives a radio wave transmitted by the base station itself, and It is a simple portable telephone of the PHS system in which the position of itself is determined.

(4) In any one of the above items (1) to (3), the wireless transmitter is a portable telephone.

(5) In any one of the above items (1), (3) and (4), the position detecting means and the radio transmitter are connected to a single P
It is composed of a simple portable telephone of the HS system.

(6) In any one of the above (1) to (5), the position detecting means and the radio transmitter are activated by receiving an operation start signal from an external radio transmitter for starting operation. Incorporate an operation start switch to make it operate.

(7) In any one of the above-mentioned items (1) to (5), the operation start is such that the transport case itself is moved away from an appropriate receiving device to activate the position detecting means and the radio transmitter. Incorporate a switch.

(8) In any one of the above items (1) to (7), the wireless transmitter has a function of transmitting a voice signal from a microphone that catches voice around the carrying case.

(B) The anti-theft system includes: (1) a position detecting means capable of detecting the position of itself in a carrying case for accommodating and carrying valuables and the like, and position information detected by the position detecting means. And a receiver for receiving a signal transmitted from the wireless transmitter in the anti-theft headquarters, and displaying the position of the transport case based on a signal received by the receiver. Signal processing means for displaying on the device.

(2) A PHS type portable telephone for transmitting a radio wave for position detection is incorporated in a carrying case for accommodating and carrying valuables and the like, and the PHS network having a plurality of base stations is incorporated in the carrying case. A position information center for detecting the position of the simplified type mobile phone is provided by any of the base stations receiving the position detection radio wave transmitted from the mobile phone,
In addition, the anti-theft headquarters is provided with signal processing means for receiving information on the position of the portable telephone at the position information center and displaying the position of the carrying case on a display device based on the information.

[0015]

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention.
(Embodiments of the invention described in claims 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9)
Is shown. In this embodiment, cash and other valuables,
As a position detecting means for detecting the position of itself inside a carrying case (including a bag, a portable safe, etc.) for carrying important documents, etc. (1), receiving radio waves from a plurality of artificial satellites (2) , GP that detects its own position
A mobile phone as an S receiver (3) and a wireless transmitter capable of transmitting the position information detected by the GPS receiver (3)
(4) is incorporated.

When the carrying case (1) is made of duralumin or other metal plate, the GPS receiver (3)
Although not shown, the antenna of the mobile phone (4) is drawn out of the carrying case (1) so that it cannot be visually recognized from the outside, so that the side or bottom of the carrying case (1) can be seen. It is good to stick it on.

The GPS receiver (3) and the portable telephone (4) are connected by a wiring (5). Although not shown, an additional power supply battery for the GPS receiver (3) and the mobile phone (4) is preferably incorporated in the carrying case (1).

Reference numeral (6) denotes an operation start switch provided in the transport case (1). In the present embodiment, an operation start radio transmitter () carried by a security or driver of a cash transport vehicle is provided. 7), the transmitted operation start signal is received, and the GPS receiver (3) and the mobile phone are transmitted.
(4) is operated.

Further, the portable telephone 4 may be called from the anti-theft headquarters 11 described later, an operation start signal may be transmitted, and the operation start switch 6 may be turned on. . These means may be provided independently, but a plurality of means are provided side by side so that the operation start switch (6) is turned on when any of the means is operated. It is better to increase the certainty of

The portable telephone (4) has an operation start switch (6).
Is automatically connected to the anti-theft headquarters (11) through a general telephone line (including ISDN) (10) via a relay station (8) and a base station (9). The connection destination telephone number is stored in advance.

The portable telephone (4) has no ringing tone generating function and no receiving tone generating function. The portable telephone (4) directly transmits an electric signal to the GPS receiver (3) via the wiring (5). It has been remodeled so that it can be exchanged in a form.

Further, a high-sensitivity microphone (not shown) is attached to the transmitting section of the portable telephone set (4). Can be transmitted to the anti-theft headquarters (11) together with the position information signal of the GPS receiver (3). If the mobile phone (4) cannot transmit such two types of signals at the same time, a mode switching signal is transmitted from the anti-theft headquarters (11) to the mobile phone (4). And, based on the signal, the mobile phone (4)
The mobile phone (4) may be provided with a mode switching means (not shown) or another mobile phone may be provided so that the mobile phone transmits a position information signal or a voice signal.

The anti-theft headquarters (11) has a telephone (I) as a receiver for receiving a signal transmitted from the portable telephone (4).
(12) and a telephone line (1) via a modem (13) provided in parallel with the telephone (12).
0) and receives a signal transmitted from the mobile phone (4) and, based on the position information signal of the signal,
A computer (a personal computer is sufficient) (15) is provided as a signal processing means for displaying the position of the GPS receiver (3), that is, the position of the transport case (1) on the display device (14). Have been.

The display mode of the position of the transport case (1) on the display device (14) is, for example, the position of the transport case (1) displayed as a red flashing point on a map, similarly to the display mode of car navigation. Such an embodiment is preferable.

The portable telephone (4) operates continuously after one operation of the operation start switch (6).
The position information of the GPS receiver (3), which changes every moment, may be continuously transmitted. However, for example, the line is cut off at regular time intervals such as 5 minutes, and the GPS receiver (3) is switched off. You may make it transmit position information intermittently. By adopting the latter, power consumption can be reduced and the life of the power supply battery can be prolonged.

In the first embodiment, for example,
A cash transport vehicle loaded with a transport case (1) is attacked,
When the carrying case (1) is reloaded and transferred to another vehicle and the vehicle escapes, the operation of the GPS receiver (3) is started by the above-described operation starting means, and the automatic call from the mobile phone (4) or the antitheft headquarters is carried out. By calling the mobile phone (4) from (11), the connection between the mobile phone (4) and the telephone (12) or the modem (13) in the antitheft headquarters (11) is established, and the GPS receiver is connected. Transport case (1) detected by (3)
And the voice signal around the carrying case (1) caught by the microphone of the mobile phone (4)
(12) or sent to the computer (15).

The position information signal is sent to the computer (15) via the modem (13). Based on the position information, the position of the transport case (1) is clearly displayed on the display device (14) almost in real time. Is displayed.

In addition, the sound around the carrying case (1) can be heard through the receiver of the telephone (12) or the speaker (16) connected to the computer (15).
It can be recorded on a recording means (not shown) and stored. Based on this information, pursuit and arrest of the culprit and recovery of the transport case (1) can be quickly and reliably performed.

FIG. 2 shows another example of the operation start means.
Described invention).

In this example, an operation start switch (20) is provided at the bottom of the carrying case (1) so that the operating piece (20a) can be protruded and retracted downward, and the carrying case (1) is turned almost upward. When placed in the correct position of the U-shaped receiving member (21), the operating piece (20a) is provided with a step (21b) provided on both sides of the upper surface of the bottom plate (21a) of the receiving member (21). And is pushed into the carrying case (1) and turned off.
When (1) is lifted as it is and separated from the receiver (21), the operating piece (20a) separates from the step (21b), protrudes downward from the bottom of the carrying case (1), and is turned on. GPS receiver
(3) and the portable telephone (4) are operated.

(22) The transport case (22) is arranged so that the operation unit (22a) faces the outer surface of the transport case (1) in a conspicuous manner.
(1) When the lifting switch (2) is lifted out of the receiving device (21) while pushing the invalidation switch provided in (1),
Even if 0a) is separated from the step (21b) and projects downward, the operation start switch (20) is maintained in the off state, that is, the on operation at this time is invalidated.
Therefore, when a person who knows the existence of the invalidation switch (22) carries the carrying case (1), the GPS receiver (3) and the cellular phone (4) are not operated each time. be able to.

As the operation starting means, for example, a permanent magnet may be provided on the side of the receiving member (21), and
When the carrying case is placed at the proper position of (21), the operation start switch provided on the carrying case is maintained in the off state by the magnetic force of the above-described permanent magnet. It is conceivable that the start switch is released from the magnetic force of the permanent magnet and turned on. It is preferable to use these various operation starting means in appropriate combination.

In the first embodiment, as the position detecting means,
Although a GPS receiver (3) is used, a simple mobile phone of the PHS system (the PHS system is usually given the phrase “simple type” due to the difference in the communication system, (The invention according to claims 3 to 5).

In other words, in recent years, one or more of the many base stations have received radio waves emitted from a PHS type portable cellular phone, so that the position of the portable cellular phone can be determined by the PHS network. At the location information center provided inside, a system has been developed that detects at least the base station interval (approximately 100 m) and transmits the detected location information to the above-mentioned simplified mobile phone. The PHS location information providing service has been started. Therefore, by using this system, the PHS
A simple portable telephone of the system can be used as the position detecting means in the present invention (the invention according to claim 3).

In this case, since the simple portable telephone of the PHS system inherently has a function as the wireless transmitter in the present invention (the invention described in claim 4), the position detecting means in the present invention is The wireless transmitter can be constituted by a single simple portable telephone (the invention according to claim 5).

For the position detecting means and for the radio transmitter, 2
Although it is possible to use only one simple mobile phone, as described above, if it is composed of only a single simple mobile phone, communication with it and the location information center and communication with it and the anti-theft headquarters And a storage means for temporarily storing the position information sent from the position information center and for transmitting the stored contents when communicating with the next antitheft headquarters. And so on.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a portable telephone using a single portable telephone as described above, in which position information obtained at a position information center is directly transmitted to the anti-theft headquarters. An outline of an antitheft system (the invention according to claim 10) which eliminates the hassle of passing location information via a simplified portable telephone is shown below.

In this system, the transport case (1)
A PHS type portable telephone (30) for transmitting a position detection radio wave is incorporated in the PH, and a PH having a plurality of base stations (31).
Any one of the base stations receives the position detection radio wave transmitted from the simplified mobile phone (30) to the S network (32), thereby detecting the position of the simplified mobile phone (30). A location information center (33) is set up, and a telephone (36) and a modem (37) are connected in parallel to a telephone line (35) at the anti-theft headquarters (34), and via a modem (37). A computer (38) as a signal processing means is connected to a telephone line (35).

In this embodiment, a computer (38) of the anti-theft headquarters (34) is connected to a location information center (33) through a telephone line (35), and the above-described simplified type obtained by the location information center (33) is obtained. Information about the position of the mobile phone (30) can be transmitted to the telephone line (35) without passing through the simplified mobile phone (30).
And the position of the carrying case (1) is displayed on the display device (39) based on the information.

The sound around the carrying case (1) is activated by the same type of operation starting means as in the first embodiment, and the portable telephone (30) is activated by the automatic calling and the antitheft headquarters (34). ), It is sent to the anti-theft headquarters (34) via telephone and can be heard from the speaker (40) connected to the telephone (36) or the computer (38).

[0041]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the location of a transport case for carrying valuables such as cash is clearly displayed on a display device of a remote countermeasure headquarters when the case is stolen, and the culprit is arrested and arrested. It is possible to quickly and surely take back the transport case housing therein.

When a GPS receiver is used as the position detecting means, the location of the carrying case can be accurately known in real time within an error range of several meters.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the location of the transport case can be determined by effectively using the position detection system using the PHS type simplified portable telephone which has already been implemented.
It can be grasped easily and quickly.

According to the fourth aspect of the invention, practical application is easy.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the structure can be simply twisted and can be easily implemented.

According to the invention of claim 6, normally, the operation of the position detecting means and the radio transmitter is stopped, and when the theft occurs, they are immediately activated to achieve quick response. it can. In addition, after the criminal who took the carrying case leaves, from the cash transport vehicle or other places, the operation start switch can be safely operated with a radio signal without risk of harm, and the position detecting means and the radio transmitter And can be activated.

According to the seventh aspect of the invention, when the vehicle is stolen,
Since the operation start switch is actuated only by moving the carrying case away from the receiver, the occupant or the like of the cash transport vehicle does not need to perform any operation, and is safe and reliable.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, since the sound around the carrying case can be heard, the situation around the carrying case can be known more accurately, which contributes to quick arrest of a criminal. be able to.

According to the ninth and tenth aspects of the present invention, the location of the transport case for carrying valuables such as cash is clearly displayed on the display device of the remote countermeasures headquarters when the case is stolen, and the arrest and arrest of the criminal and the cash It is possible to quickly and surely take back the transport case housing therein.

In particular, according to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the location of the carrying case can be easily and quickly determined by effectively utilizing the position detecting system using the PHS type portable telephone which has already been implemented. You can figure out.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing an outline of a first embodiment of a theft prevention transport case and an anti-theft system using the same according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing a carrying case provided with another operation start switch and its receiving member.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of a second embodiment of the anti-theft transport case of the present invention and an anti-theft system using the same.

[Explanation of symbols]

 (1) Transport case (2) Artificial satellite (3) GPS receiver (position detecting means) (4) Mobile phone (wireless transmitter) (5) Wiring (6) Operation start switch (7) Radio transmitter (8) ) Relay station (9) Base station (10) Telephone line (11) Anti-theft headquarters (12) Telephone (receiver) (13) Modem (receiver) (14) Display device (15) Computer (signal processing means) (16) Speaker (20) Operation start switch (20a) Operation piece (21) Receiver (21a) Bottom plate (21b) Step (22) Disable switch (22a) Operation unit (30) Simple type mobile phone (position detection (31) Base station (32) PHS network (33) Location information center (34) Anti-theft headquarters (35) Telephone line (36) Telephone (receiver) (37) Modem (receiver) (38) Computer (signal processing means) (39) Display device (40) Speaker

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Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A transport case for storing and transporting valuables and the like, comprising: a position detecting means capable of detecting a position of the transport case;
A theft-preventing transport case, which incorporates a wireless transmitter capable of transmitting the position information detected by the position detecting means. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said position detecting means receives a radio wave from a plurality of artificial satellites and detects a position of itself.
The carrying case for anti-theft measures according to claim 1, which is a PS receiver. 3. A position detecting means for receiving a radio wave transmitted by any one of the base stations in a PHS network having a plurality of base stations and calculating a position of the base station based on the information. The anti-theft transport case according to claim 1, wherein the transport case is a simplified PHS type portable telephone. 4. The wireless transmitter according to claim 1, wherein said portable telephone is a portable telephone.
The carrying case for anti-theft measures according to any one of claims 1 to 3. 5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the position detecting means and the radio transmitter are connected to a single P.
Claim 1, wherein the portable telephone is constituted by a HS-type simplified portable telephone.
The carrying case for anti-theft measures according to any one of items 3 and 4. 6. An operation start switch for operating a position detecting means and a radio transmitter by receiving an operation start signal from an external operation start radio transmitter. The carrying case for anti-theft according to any of the above. 7. An operation start switch for operating a position detecting means and a radio transmitter when a carrying case itself is separated from an appropriate receiving device.
5. The carrying case for anti-theft measures according to any one of 5. 8. The carrying case for anti-theft measures according to claim 1, wherein the wireless transmitter has a function of transmitting also a voice signal from a microphone for catching a voice around the carrying case. 9. A transport case for storing and transporting valuables and the like, incorporating a position detecting means capable of detecting its own position and a wireless transmitter capable of transmitting position information detected by the position detecting means. And, in the anti-theft headquarters, a receiver for receiving a signal transmitted from the wireless transmitter, and a signal processing means for displaying the position of the carrying case on a display device based on the received signal of the receiver is provided Anti-theft system characterized by the following. 10. A PHS network having a plurality of base stations, wherein a PHS-type simplified portable telephone for transmitting a radio wave for position detection is incorporated in a carrying case for containing and carrying valuables.
A position information center for detecting the position of the simplified mobile phone is provided by any of the base stations receiving the position detection radio wave transmitted from the simplified mobile phone, and the location of the location is located in the anti-theft headquarters. An anti-theft system provided with signal processing means for receiving information on the position of the portable telephone at an information center and displaying the position of the carrying case on a display device based on the information. .