JP2018046517A - Autonomous small wireless device and its distributed installation method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make it possible to install an autonomous small wireless apparatus even in a place without commercial power source, to reduce the equipment cost, and to reduce the maintenance and maintenance costs.SOLUTION: The autonomous compact wireless apparatus having a disposable structure includes: an autonomous power source that cannot be replaced by attaching and detaching and has no other power source receiving path; a communication control circuit including a communication circuit driven by the autonomous power source; and an antenna driven by the communication control circuit. The autonomous power source is a battery, whose capacity covers power consumption of the communication control circuit for one year or more and 20 years or less.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to an autonomous small wireless device and a distributed installation method thereof, and more particularly to an autonomous small wireless device suitable for short-range wireless communication and a distributed installation method thereof.

  Conventionally, the construction of a broadband network network using a mobile phone network or a public wireless network is a system in which a base station for communicating with a master station is installed along a street with a low ground level and a large number of low-power base stations are installed (street cell). System, low traffic type) and a system (high traffic type) in which a small number of high-output base stations (and high-sensitivity antennas) are installed by taking a relatively high ground height such as a condominium and a self-supporting pillar. In order to cover power consumption for operating these base station apparatuses, a commercial power source is required.

  In order to build an IoT system that is expected to become popular in the future, it is necessary to install a myriad of short-range wireless communication base stations and gateway devices to cover all areas. Since power for operating these short-range wireless communication base station devices and gateway devices consumes little power, it is of course possible to use a commercial power supply, but it is possible to use an autonomous power supply such as a battery or solar power generation. it can.

However, the base station device and gateway device for short-range wireless communication for constructing the IoT system can be installed by adding to the existing mobile phone network or broadband network base station, but installation work is required. There is a problem that the apparatus becomes complicated.
In addition, the method using a commercial power source requires installation work, and there is a problem that the installation cost increases. When many base station devices and gateway devices for short-range wireless communication are installed by the conventional method, there is a problem that maintenance cost increases.

Patent Document 1 discloses a small base in which a base station unit that wirelessly connects to a mobile terminal and relays communication between the mobile terminal and a counterpart device, a guide light unit, and a common power supply unit are housed in a casing of the guide light unit. A station apparatus is disclosed. The common power source uses a commercial power source during normal operation, and functions as an alternative power source with a built-in rechargeable battery during a power failure.
Patent Document 2 discloses a device that uses a commercial power source and a solar cell as a power source, and suppresses communication cutoff of a small base station device even when the commercial power source is shut off.
Patent Document 3 discloses a wireless communication access point device in which a power source is composed of a solar power generator and a storage battery, accurately monitors the power source, and maintains communication provision to a wireless terminal while suppressing power consumption. Has been.
Patent Document 4 discloses a wireless communication access point in which a power source is composed of a solar power generator and a storage battery, performs communication state monitoring and power source monitoring with high accuracy, and suppresses deterioration in communication quality, while reducing power consumption. An apparatus is disclosed.

JP 2015-226201 A JP 2014-187629 A Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-116849 JP 2014-116850 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems. That is, the problem to be solved by the present invention is that an autonomous small wireless device (for example, a base station or a gateway) can be installed even in a place where there is no commercial power supply, thereby reducing the device cost and the maintenance and the maintenance cost. An object of the present invention is to provide an autonomous small wireless device and a distributed installation method thereof.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a first invention of the present invention is a communication control circuit including an autonomous power supply that does not have other power supply passages and that cannot be attached and detached, and a communication circuit that is driven by the autonomous power supply. And an autonomous small wireless device comprising an antenna driven by the communication control circuit.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the autonomous small wireless device, the autonomous power source is a battery, and the capacity thereof is a capacity that covers 1 to 20 years of power consumption of the communication control circuit.

  In a third aspect of the invention, the autonomous small wireless device acquires a communication request from the outside, activates a communication control circuit in a sleep state, and activates a communication control circuit in an activated state when a predetermined condition is satisfied It further has a power consumption control part which puts in a sleep state.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the autonomous small wireless device, the capacity of the battery as the autonomous power source is 50 watt hours to 100 watt hours, and the average power consumption of the communication control circuit is 1 milliwatt to 5 milliwatts It is.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the autonomous small wireless device, the power consumption including the communication control circuit is 1 watt / hour, and the capacity of the battery is 1 year or more and 20 years or less at this power consumption. It is.

  According to a sixth invention, in the autonomous small wireless device, the communication speed by the communication control circuit is 1 Mbps, and communication with an IoT device within a radius of 1 km from itself is possible.

  In a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the autonomous small wireless device, a communication speed by the communication control circuit is 5 Mbps or more and 10 Mbps or less, and communication with an IoT device within a radius of 1 km from itself is possible.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the autonomous small wireless device, the autonomous power source is a solar panel.

  According to a ninth invention, in the autonomous small wireless device, the autonomous power source also includes a solar panel.

  According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the autonomous small wireless device, the communication control circuit has a routing function means and / or a repeater function means.

  An eleventh aspect of the present invention is a mobile body equipped with the autonomous small wireless device.

  A twelfth aspect of the invention is a portable terminal equipped with the autonomous small wireless device.

  A thirteenth invention is a portable router equipped with the autonomous small wireless device.

  A fourteenth aspect of the invention is a body wearing tool for animals including humans including the autonomous small wireless device.

  The fifteenth invention is an outdoor structure in which the autonomous small wireless device is fixed.

  The sixteenth aspect of the invention is an indoor structure to which the autonomous small wireless device is fixed.

  The seventeenth invention is the autonomous small wireless device according to any one of the second invention to the tenth invention, wherein the new one is fixedly installed on a public structure while traveling around a predetermined area. Autonomous small wireless device distributed installation step,

  One to 20 years after the implementation of the autonomous small wireless device distributed installation step, the autonomous small wireless device according to any one of the second to tenth inventions, wherein a new one is installed in the predetermined area. An autonomous small wireless device redistribution installation step for relocating and setting the autonomous small wireless device to a public structure while patroling the outdoors again.

  According to an eighteenth aspect of the present invention, in the autonomous small wireless device distributed installation method, the autonomous small wireless device fixedly installed in the previous autonomous small wireless device distributed installation step when the autonomous wireless device redistributed installation step is performed. It further has an autonomous small wireless device recovery step for recovery.

  According to the present invention, an autonomous power supply that has no other power supply path and is not removable and replaceable, a communication control circuit including a communication circuit driven by the autonomous power supply, and an antenna driven by the communication control circuit; Because it has a single-use structure, the installation of autonomous small wireless devices (for example, base stations and gateways) is possible even in places where there is no commercial power supply, reducing device costs and maintenance and maintenance costs. An autonomous small wireless device can be realized.

The conceptual diagram which shows the basic composition of the autonomous small radio | wireless apparatus of Embodiment 1 of this invention. The figure which shows the other structural block example of Embodiment 1 of this invention. The figure which shows the other structural block example of Embodiment 1 of this invention. The figure which shows the communication network structural example of the autonomous type small wireless apparatus of Embodiment 2 of this invention and an IoT device The figure which shows the example of the autonomous power supply of the autonomous small radio | wireless apparatus which shows embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the example of the autonomous power supply of the autonomous small radio | wireless apparatus which shows embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the example of the communication control circuit part of the autonomous small radio | wireless apparatus which shows embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the example of the communication control circuit part of the autonomous small radio | wireless apparatus which shows embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the example of the communication control circuit part of the autonomous small radio | wireless apparatus which shows embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the flow of the distributed arrangement method of the autonomous small radio | wireless apparatus of Embodiment 3 of this invention. The figure which shows the flow of the dispersion | distribution arrangement | positioning / re-distribution arrangement | positioning / collection | recovery method of the autonomous small radio | wireless apparatus of Embodiment 3 of this invention. The figure which shows the example which installed this autonomous type small radio equipment in the desk The figure which shows the example which installed this autonomous type small radio equipment in the locker The figure which shows the example which installed this autonomous type small radio equipment in the desk lamp The figure which shows the example which installed this autonomous type small radio equipment in the chair The figure which shows the example which installed this autonomous type small radio equipment in the bed The figure which shows the example which installed this autonomous type small radio equipment in the door The figure which shows the example which installed this autonomous type small radio equipment in the curtain rail The figure which shows the example which installed this autonomous type small radio equipment in the display Figure showing an example of installing this autonomous small wireless device on a desktop PC Figure showing an example of installing this autonomous small wireless device on a notebook computer The figure which shows the example which installed this autonomous type small radio equipment in the refrigerator The figure which shows the example which installed this autonomous type small radio equipment in the microwave oven Figure showing an example of installing this autonomous small wireless device in an air conditioner The figure which shows the example which installed this small autonomous wireless device in the electric fan The figure which shows the example which installed this autonomous type small radio equipment in the table Figure showing an example of installing this autonomous small wireless device in a dishwasher The figure which shows the example which installed this autonomous type small radio equipment in the vacuum cleaner Figure showing an example of installing this autonomous small wireless device on a cordless phone The figure which shows the example which installed this autonomous type small radio equipment in the traffic light Figure showing an example of installing this autonomous small wireless device on a sign The figure which shows the example which installed this autonomous type small radio equipment in the building (the roof of the building) The figure which shows the example which installed this autonomous type small radio equipment on the bench Figure showing an example of installing this autonomous small wireless device on a fire hydrant The figure which shows the example which installed this autonomous type small radio equipment in the video camera The figure which shows the example which installed this autonomous type small radio equipment in the surveillance camera The figure which shows the example which installed this autonomous type small radio equipment in the car The figure which shows the example which installed this autonomous type small radio equipment in the ship Figure showing an example of installing this autonomous small wireless device on an airplane The figure which shows the example which installed this autonomous type small radio equipment in the motorcycle Diagram showing an example of installing this autonomous small wireless device on a bicycle The figure which shows the example which installed this autonomous type small radio equipment in the tricycle The figure which shows the example which installed this autonomous type small radio equipment in the roadside tree Diagram showing an example of installing this autonomous small wireless device on a smart meter The figure which shows the example which installed this autonomous type small radio equipment in wearable wear The figure which shows the example which installed this autonomous type small radio equipment in the wristwatch The figure which shows the example which installed this autonomous type small radio equipment in the belt The figure which shows the example which installed this autonomous type small wireless device in the smart phone Diagram for explaining the installation method of this autonomous small wireless device Diagram for explaining the installation method of this autonomous small wireless device Diagram for explaining the installation method of this autonomous small wireless device

0100, 0200, 0300, 0400, 0500, 0600, 0700, 0800, 0900 Autonomous small wireless devices 0101, 0201, 0301, 0401, 0501, 0601, 0701, 0802, 0901 Antenna 0102, 0702, 0802 Autonomous power supply 0103, 0203, 0303, 0403, 0503, 0603, 0703 Communication control circuit units 0103a, 0203a, 0303a, 0403a, 0503a, 0603a, 0703a, 0803a, communication circuit means 0202, 0302, 0402 Battery 0304 Power consumption control unit 0404, 0405, 0406 IoT device 0502 Solar panel 0602 Solar panel + battery 0703b Routing means 0803b Repeater means

Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the present invention will be described. Note that the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be implemented in various modes without departing from the scope of the present invention.
(Embodiment 1)

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing a basic configuration of an autonomous small radio apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing another configuration block example of Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing another configuration block example of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
Hereinafter, Embodiment 1 of this invention is demonstrated based on FIGS. 1-3.

As shown in FIG. 1, the autonomous small wireless device 0100 includes a transmission / reception antenna 0101 for short-distance wireless communication, an autonomous power supply 0102 having no other power supply receiving path and a structure that cannot be attached and detached by a user, The communication control circuit unit 0103 is driven by an autonomous power supply 0102. The communication control circuit unit 0103 has communication circuit means including a communication interface.
The autonomous small wireless device 1 shows a schematic configuration of a base station device (wireless access point) and a gateway device (wireless relay device) for short-range wireless communication, and other necessary functions are omitted. For example, Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), ZigBee (registered trademark) or the like can be used as a communication interface, and communication with low power consumption is possible. Felica (registered trademark), RF tag, infrared communication and the like can be used as appropriate.

The autonomous power supply 0102 does not have any other power supply path and has a structure that cannot be attached / detached / replaced by the user, so that the autonomous small wireless device can be installed even in a place where there is no commercial power supply. In addition, the autonomous small wireless device (0100, 0200) uses a battery (0202, 0303) or the like as the autonomous power supply 0102 as shown in FIG. 2 or 3, and the capacity of the battery (0202, 0302) is The communication control circuit unit (0103, 0203, 0303) has a capacity to cover the power consumption for one year or more and five years or less. Therefore, since the autonomous small wireless device 1 can be used without supplying external power for a predetermined period, the device can be disposable, and maintenance and maintenance costs can be reduced. Since the usage period of the autonomous small wireless devices (0100, 0200, 0300) is limited to several years, the strength and design accuracy of the housing can be relaxed and the durability life can be shortened, so the structure can be simplified and the device Cost can be reduced.
In addition, for the batteries (0202 and 0302), in consideration of a desired period of use, a fully-used secondary battery or a small lithium battery can be used, and maintenance and maintenance costs can be reduced.

As shown in FIG. 3 in addition to FIGS. 1 and 2, the autonomous small wireless device 0300 further includes a power consumption control unit 0304, and the power consumption per unit time is controlled by the power consumption control unit 0304. After a predetermined time elapses, the sleep mode (state) is entered, and power saving can be reduced. Further, in order to make the autonomous small wireless device usable during a predetermined period, the power is turned off even during communication. The cancellation of the sleep state is controlled in response to an external request signal (sleep ON / OFF signal).
<Relationship between communication speed and power consumption>
Consider the energy density of the battery, and examine the volume of the battery for 1 to 3 years.
For example, the daily traffic is 1Mbit,
If the power required for 1Mbit communication is 0.1W,
Total power consumption for 3 years is
0.1W x 365 (days) x 3 (years) = 109.5Wh
It becomes about 100Wh.
Assuming a battery energy density of 1000 Wh / kg, 100 Wh / 100g
It becomes.
A battery of about 100g can be used continuously for 3 years.
As this battery, a rechargeable lithium-sulfur battery of about 50 cc, a metal / air battery, and a metal negative battery can be applied. Further, since the period of use is determined by the volume of the battery, the size of the self-supporting small-sized wireless device will be slightly larger if it is assumed to be used for about 5 years. At the time of installation, the battery is charged with the power for the assumed years of use.

  A function is provided to suspend communication for a predetermined time exceeding a predetermined communication amount, for example, 2 Mbit communication. The purpose is to reduce power consumption. For example, in such a case, control is performed so as to maintain continuation of communication by switching the connection to another adjacent self-contained small wireless device. Therefore, the distributed installation of the self-supporting small wireless devices adopts a configuration that can realize such a function. In addition, when the amount of communication for a predetermined time is exceeded, the antenna output is lowered to reduce power consumption. The purpose is to reduce the communication radius.

  The capacity of the battery (0202, 0302) which is the autonomous power source described above is 50 watt hour to 100 watt hour, and the average power consumption of the communication control circuit (0203, 0303) is 1 milliwatt to 5 milliwatt. For example, it can be used for a predetermined period. The above is the case of an autonomous small wireless device installed in an area that is relatively accessible to humans. For example, in urban areas, surrounding areas, and rural towns.

  In this case, in autonomous mountainous areas, such as along roads connecting villages in the back of mountains, in the desert, and in the middle of forests, autonomous wireless devices can be replaced in a short period of time. Since installation is difficult, an autonomous wireless device that operates autonomously for a long time is preferable. For example, the power consumption including the communication control circuit (0203, 0303) is 1 watt / hour (because the cover area is wide), and the capacity of the battery (0202, 0302) is more than one year at this power consumption. If it is less than 5 years, it can be used for a predetermined period. In this case, the battery capacity needs to be supplied from the autonomous power source with an energy of about 10,000 watt hours to 50,000 watt hours. If a metal / air battery is used, it will weigh about 10 kg.

  Autonomous small wireless devices (0100, 0200, 0300) are made of plastic or paper for the casing, and all circuits and antennas including these autonomous power supplies 0102 and batteries (0202, 0302) are wrapped in moisture-resistant wrapping film. The desired strength is obtained with a thermosetting resin or the like.

The fact that a device such as the autonomous power source (0103) cannot be attached or detached by a user means that the device box (housing) cannot be opened unless a dedicated jig is used. Or it means that it is comprised so that attachment or detachment of an autonomous power supply cannot be performed unless the exterior of an apparatus is destroyed. Therefore, it is possible to collect the autonomous small wireless device, disassemble it at the factory, and recycle the usable parts. The heat-resistant wrapping film described above can use a heat shrink type or a spray type. Organic brazing may be used. In addition, the coating layer includes a water-soluble salt of a carboxylic acid having a polymerizable unsaturated bond, a water-soluble cellulose derivative having a hydroxyalkyl group, a water-soluble carboxylic acid having a bond with a polymerizable unsaturated bond and an oxidizing agent containing fine silica powder. It may be a waterproof layer obtained by reacting a reducing agent containing a water-soluble cellulose derivative having a hydroxy salt, a water-soluble cellulose derivative and silica fine powder. These are formed by spraying the casing. The composition of the waterproof layer is not particularly limited to these, and any type of thermosetting waterproof plastic or air reaction curable waterproof plastic can be selected. Further, this layer may be formed by spraying Teflon (registered trademark) resin or the like.
(Embodiment 2)

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a communication network configuration example between the autonomous small wireless device and the IoT device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of an autonomous power source of the autonomous small wireless device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of an autonomous power source of the autonomous small wireless device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a communication control circuit unit of an autonomous small wireless apparatus showing an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is an example of a communication control circuit unit of an autonomous small wireless apparatus showing an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a communication control circuit unit of the autonomous small wireless device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
The autonomous small wireless device 0400 can communicate via the communication interfaces of the IoT devices 0404, 0405, and 0406. The communication control circuit 0403 can communicate within a radius of 1 km from itself with a communication interface of about 1 Mbps. Further, the communication control circuit 0403 can communicate within a radius of 1 km from itself through a communication interface having a communication speed of 5 Mbps to 10 Mbps or less.

  Here, examples of indoor structures where IoT devices 0404, 0405, 0406 are installed include desks, lockers, lighting, ceilings, inner walls, handrails, chairs, beds, doors, windows, curtain rails, parties, ceilings, ceilings. Back piping, display, personal computer, notebook computer, refrigerator, microwave oven, system kitchen, air conditioner, electric fan, kotatsu, table, dishwasher, vacuum cleaner, telephone, telephone jack, LAN jack, etc. Examples of outdoor structures where IOT devices 0404, 0405, and 0406 are installed include traffic lights, telephone poles, traffic signs, guardrails, handrails, building rooftops, building outer walls, electric wires, fire hydrants, and surveillance cameras (video cameras). And outdoor lights.

  The battery 0402 is similar to the battery shown in FIG. 2 or FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 5 or 6, the autonomous power source is a solar panel 0502 and a solar panel + battery (0602). When using a solar panel for an autonomous power source, install it in a state where it can receive sunlight outdoors during installation. Moreover, in the case of indoor installation, it installs in the state which can receive illumination light, or the state which can receive sunlight.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 7, 8, and 9, routing means (0703a, 0903b) and repeater means (0803b, 0903c) are provided in the communication control unit circuit units (0703, 0803, 0903), and routing functions and Repeater function can be realized. When the routing function by the routing means (0703a, 0903b) is realized, the GPS function is mounted on the autonomous small wireless devices (0700, 0800, 0900), and routing can be realized based on the position information of the own device. The routing means (0703a, 0903b) and repeater means (0803b, 0903c) can be realized by known means.

  The autonomous small wireless devices (0700, 0800, 0900) can be attached to a moving body such as an automobile, a portable terminal, and a portable router. Further, if the autonomous small wireless device (0700, 0800, 0900) is ultra-compact, it can be worn on a collar of a dog or cat or human clothes.

  As described above, the autonomous small wireless device according to the first embodiment or the second embodiment is realized in a state where there is no exposed terminal outside, and an operation state can be recognized from the outside by adding an LED display or the like. As long as the antenna is basically built in the device and can maintain moisture resistance, an external antenna can be used as appropriate. The autonomous small wireless device may have a maintenance communication function in order to communicate with a maintenance (maintenance) terminal. In order to realize online maintenance, in order to prevent unauthorized entry into the network, it has a flash function that shows its own device when outdoors, and it is possible to shoot the device installation area from a drone etc. and select the flash location Alternatively, a beep sound for maintenance may be generated. You may make it send the positional information at the time of installation to a maintenance terminal using a GPS function at the time of a maintenance. The maintenance communication function preferably has dedicated communication means different from the general-purpose communication means. This is to prevent malicious hacking and intrusion from the general-purpose communication path. That is, this maintenance communication function may use a completely different antenna and a completely different communication protocol.

  (Embodiment 3)

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a flow of a distributed arrangement method for autonomous small wireless devices according to the third embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a flow of the distributed placement / redistribution placement / recovery method of the autonomous small wireless device according to the third embodiment of the present invention. In the third embodiment, the above-described autonomous small wireless devices are distributed and constructed to construct a short-range wireless communication network (base station arrangement and gateway arrangement), enabling communication with IOT devices and various communication devices, Regular maintenance and online maintenance are performed.

Hereinafter, the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11.
First, the autonomous small wireless device distributed installation method is the above-described autonomous small wireless device distributed installation in which autonomous new small wireless devices are fixedly installed on public structures while traveling around a predetermined area outdoors. Step (S1001);
It is determined whether 1 to 5 years have passed since the implementation of the autonomous small wireless device distributed installation step (S1002), and the new autonomous small wireless device described above is circulated outdoors in the predetermined area. However, the autonomous small wireless device redistribution installation step (S1003) to be fixed to the public structure is carried out, whereby the autonomous small wireless device is distributed or redistributed. It was distributed or re-distributed while patroling outdoors, but in the case of indoor installation, it is naturally performed while patroling indoor facilities.

  Further, FIG. 11 further includes a collection step (S1104) of the existing autonomous small wireless devices, and the previous autonomous small wireless device distributed installation step when the autonomous wireless device redistribution installation step (S1103) is performed. The autonomous small wireless device fixedly installed in (S1101) is collected. Repeat until collection is complete. Steps of S1001 to S1003 in FIG. 10 and S1101 to S1103 in FIG. 11 are the same as those in FIG.

  In the first, second, and third embodiments described above, the capacity of the battery of the autonomous power source has been described as the capacity that covers the power consumption of the communication control circuit unit for 1 year to 5 years. However, it is unavoidable to increase the size as compared with a short period of time, but when it is placed in an area where maintenance is difficult, a capacity of 20 years or less can be applied. In this case, the structure can be simplified by sealing the device. As areas where maintenance is difficult, it is assumed that they are installed in mountains where people do not step in, or in the desert, mines, jungles, etc. if they are overseas.

  <Specific examples of autonomous small wireless devices>

  12 to 48 are diagrams showing specific examples of installation of the autonomous small wireless device to which the present invention is applied. Hereinafter, a description will be given with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed on a desk.
The desk 1200 has a configuration in which an autonomous small wireless device 1201 is installed, a bookshelf 1202 and a pen case 1203 are placed on the desk, and a chair 1204 is provided. Although not shown, autonomous small wireless devices are also installed in the bookshelf 1202, the pen case 1203, and the chair 1204. The desk 1200 can communicate not only with the IOT function but also with a bookshelf 1202, a pencil case 1203, and a chair 1204. Further, according to the load applied to the chair 1204, the health state, the person identification, and the work state can be transmitted to the outside. In addition, information such as how the pen of the pen case is used and whether the books on the bookshelf are opened can be transmitted to the outside to know.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example in which an autonomous small wireless device is installed in a locker.
An autonomous small wireless device 1301 is installed on the upper part of the locker 1300, and the use state of the locker can be known by transmitting / receiving the locker opening / closing operation and the use history of the locker to the outside. In addition, the user of the locker can be estimated from the presence or absence of the contents of the locker.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed on a desk lamp.
The desk lamp 1400 is provided with an autonomous small wireless device 1401 and can transmit ON / OFF of the desk lamp to the outside. By communicating with the desk lamp 1400 and an alarm clock in the vicinity of the bedside, it is possible to know the wake-up time of the next morning.
Here, an example of a desk lamp is shown, but it can be similarly installed on a ceiling fluorescent lamp or ceiling ceiling (not shown). Further, the present invention can be similarly applied to an outlet box, a switch box or the like on the wall of the room. The installation method can be realized by embedding in a box.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed in a chair.
The chair 1500 is provided with an autonomous small wireless device 1501 and overlaps with the chair of FIG. 12, but the autonomous small wireless device 1501 can identify a person. Identification of people uses identification information of IoT devices carried by people. In addition, the information processing unit of the chair obtains from the acceleration sensor of the backrest or the weighted sensor to know whether the person sitting in the chair is leaning on the backrest, etc. You can also. Although an example of an indoor chair is shown here, it can be similarly installed on a chair in a stadium such as an indoor or outdoor baseball stadium or a soccer field or a chair in a concert hall. As a result, the degree of audience fatigue, audience excitement, audience emotion, etc. can be obtained from accelerometers, weight sensors, voice sensors, body temperature sensors, humidity sensors, etc. it can.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed on a bed.
The bed 1600 is provided with an autonomous small wireless device 1601, and lies on the bed by acquiring and transmitting information such as a weight sensor, a voice sensor, a humidity sensor, and a body temperature sensor installed on a bed cushion or the like. Information on whether or not the person is sweating, identifying the state of sweating based on the wetness of the bed, transmitting information such as physical condition and the degree of person's growth, and processing remotely, such as information on countermeasures such as taking medication and adjusting lighting Can also be received.

FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed on a door.
When an autonomous small wireless device is installed on the top of the door 1700, and the door opening / closing history information or fingerprint sensor is attached to the door knob by the sensor, the door entry / exit status is identified, the door is locked or unlocked, It can identify the number of mistakes in the PIN and communicate information to the outside.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed on a curtain rail.
The curtain rail 1800 is provided with autonomous small wireless devices 1801 and 1802 and can transmit information by communicating curtain opening / closing information with a monitoring device or the like. When the curtain is a blind, the intensity of light can be detected by a sensor to identify the opening of the blind. When the curtain is an electric curtain rail, it can also control the opening and closing of windows in the vicinity. It is also possible to communicate open / close history information by a person with another device. The number of autonomous small wireless devices to be installed is selected according to the length of the curtain rail.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed on a display.
The display 1900 is provided with an autonomous small wireless device 1901. The display 1900 transmits an image displayed on the display, operation history information of nearby speakers, a switch ON / OFF state, and a screen saver operation. Can communicate information with other devices.

FIG. 20 shows an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed in a desktop personal computer.
The desktop personal computer 2000 is provided with an autonomous small wireless device 2001. Information such as the operation history and ON / OFF operation of the personal computer 2000 can be communicated with the outside via the autonomous small wireless device. In addition, a personal computer 2001, a display 2002, a keyboard 2003, a mouse 2004, and other input / output devices (IoT devices) can be communicated between each autonomous small wireless device installed in each device.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed in a notebook computer.
The notebook personal computer 2100 is provided with an autonomous small wireless device 2101 and can transmit the opening / closing information and operation information of the notebook personal computer to the outside. Further, when the user holds the notebook personal computer 2101 and moves, the position information can be transmitted to the outside by the built-in GPS.

FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed in a refrigerator.
The refrigerator 2200 is provided with an autonomous small wireless device 2201 and can communicate open / close operations of basic operations of the refrigerator and food history in the refrigerator to the outside. The food history is obtained by reading an RF tag or the like attached to food through a reader in the refrigerator. Moreover, the information of the smell and gas which generate | occur | produced in the refrigerator is acquired and transmitted via a sensor, and the abnormality in a refrigerator can be detected.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed in a microwave oven.
The microwave oven 2300 is provided with an autonomous small wireless device 2301, and can communicate to the outside whether the microwave oven has been operated or not and how much output it is operating. When the microwave oven has a recipe function, information on the cooked food can be transmitted to the outside.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed in an air conditioner.
The air conditioner 2401 is provided with an autonomous small wireless device 2401, and can transmit an air conditioner operation history, room temperature change information, human detection information, and the like to the outside. Information such as the period of use of the air conditioner and the period of use of the refrigerant can also be transmitted to the outside.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed in a fan.
The electric fan 2500 is provided with an autonomous small wireless device 2501 and can transmit information such as the operation history of the electric fan and in which direction the air is sent to the outside to know.

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed on a table.
The table 2600 is provided with an autonomous small wireless device 2601. What is placed on the table, what the table is used for, the meal arrangement, the person sitting on the table Identification information can be obtained. The meal arrangement can be transmitted after image recognition by an image sensor. The same applies to human identification.

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed in a dishwasher.
The dishwasher 2700 is provided with an autonomous small wireless device 2701. When and what tableware was washed, the state of the meal, the time of the last meal, how many people had eaten from the number of dishes washed, etc. Information can be obtained. In addition, if the dishwasher is for personal use, personal information can be obtained. Tableware is identified using an RF tag or the like embedded in the tableware. As for the state of the meal, the type and amount of the residue are transmitted with the type and number of the tableware and compared with a remote server, so that information on the state of the meal, for example, satisfied or dissatisfied can be performed.

FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed in a vacuum cleaner.
The vacuum cleaner 2800 is equipped with an autonomous small wireless device 2801, and can detect and transmit cleaning history information, information on the amount of garbage and information on the quality of garbage, and know the cleaning state of the home. . You can also find out in which room the vacuum cleaner was used and who was cleaning. The room can be obtained from IoT devices installed in the room.

FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed in a cordless telephone.
The cordless telephone 2900 is provided with an autonomous small wireless device 2901, which can recognize a telephone usage history, voice information from the telephone, and who can talk with the telephone number dialed.

FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed in a traffic light.
The traffic light 3000 is provided with an autonomous small wireless device 3001 and can identify general traffic such as an automobile passing directly under the traffic light and a person using a mobile phone.

FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed on a sign.
The sign 3100 is provided with an autonomous small wireless device 3101 and can transmit information such as a person passing the sign to the outside. In addition, people can be observed by the Doppler effect.

FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed in a building (upper part of a building).
An autonomous small wireless device 3201 is installed on the top of a building (building) 3200, and transmission information of any IoT device can be transmitted and received to the outside. Here, an example is shown in which it is installed at the top of the building, but it can also be installed in a general building or a pillar of a building (not shown) or a temporary pillar in the exhibition hall.

FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed on a bench.
The bench 3300 is provided with an autonomous small wireless device 3301, and can identify a person using the bench, send / receive an operation history of a person operating the IoT device, and the like. You can also identify who sits on the bench and know who and who communicated.

FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed in a fire hydrant.
The fire hydrant 3400 is provided with an autonomous small wireless device 3401, and can send and receive alarm reporting history, maintenance history, and the like to the outside. You can use maintenance history to communicate with people with IoT devices and know the abnormal state of the fire hydrant. The same applies when a fire breaks out.

FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed in a video camera.
The video camera 3500 is provided with an autonomous small wireless device 3501 and can identify someone from the operation history of the video camera or the operator's IOT device (IOT device).

FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed in a surveillance camera.
The surveillance camera 3600 is provided with an autonomous small wireless device 3601, and communicates with an IoT device (IoT device) possessed by a person shown in the video of the surveillance camera via the autonomous small wireless device 3601. Can identify a person.

FIG. 37 is a diagram showing an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed in an automobile.
An automobile 3700 has an autonomous small wireless device 3601 installed in the vehicle, and can communicate with an IoT device mounted on the inside of a vehicle, a trunk, or the like via the autonomous small wireless device 3601. It can also communicate with such IoT devices such as car parts, tires, door locks. The automobile 3700 can construct a dynamic network of an automobile equipped with another autonomous small wireless device and inter-vehicle communication. By obtaining the stored information from the IOT device in the car, it can be used by manufacturers and dealers as maintenance information.

FIG. 38 is a diagram showing an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed in a ship.
The ship 3800 is, for example, a recreational fishing boat, and an autonomous small wireless device 3801 is installed at the top of the ship, and can communicate with an external server to identify a passenger. Life jackets and fishing gears constitute IoT devices, and communicate information such as whether the life jackets are working properly and whether the fishing gears are out of order to an external server. Other ships (recreational fishing boats) are also equipped with autonomous small wireless devices, and can communicate with each other.

FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed on an airplane.
In the airplane 3900, an autonomous small wireless device is installed in the lower part of the airplane. For example, the airplane is present at the airport before takeoff, and can communicate with a cargo car. In addition, it communicates with luggage as an IoT device loaded on the cargo car. The luggage can communicate information such as whether a fire has occurred with the control tower, cockpit pilot, and ground maintainers.

FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed in a motorcycle.
The motorcycle 4000 has an autonomous small wireless device 4001 installed, and sends information such as a rider's body temperature and body movement from a rider suit as an IoT device from the autonomous small wireless device 4001 to an external server. Can do. The rider's sweating state can be sent to an external server through the camera in the helmet or displayed on the motorcycle display.

FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed on a bicycle, and FIG. 42 is a diagram showing an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed in a tricycle.
A bicycle 4100 is provided with an autonomous small wireless device 4101, and a tricycle 4200 is provided with an autonomous small wireless device 4101. Bicycle and tricycle passenger information can be sent to the server to identify the person.

FIG. 43 is a diagram showing an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed on a roadside tree.
The roadside tree 4300 is provided with an autonomous small wireless device 4301. A plurality of autonomous small wireless devices 4301 can be installed at appropriate intervals from the relationship with the communication distance. It can relay communications of humans, animals, automobiles, bicycles, etc. as mobiles that pass in the vicinity, and can communicate with external servers and other devices. Here, an example is shown in which it is installed on a street tree, but it can also be installed in the same way on an outdoor lamp or a highway outdoor lamp provided between or in the vicinity of a street tree on a general road (not shown).

FIG. 44 is a diagram showing an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed in a smart meter.
The smart meter 4400 has an autonomous small wireless device 4401, digitally measures the power, and has a communication function in the meter. The smart grit or the like mainly uses the communication function, In addition to performing automatic meter reading, it is possible to communicate with a control device in the home and communicate information with an external server. Measuring devices such as electricity and gas have the same functions as smart meters.

FIG. 45 is a diagram showing an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed in wearable wear (clothing, etc.), FIG. 46 is a diagram showing an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed in a wristwatch, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the example which installed this autonomous small radio | wireless apparatus in the belt.
As shown in FIG. 45, clothes 4500 are provided with a self-supporting small wireless device 4501 and an autonomous small wireless device 4502 is installed on a shoe. As shown in FIG. 46, the wrist watch 4600 is provided with a self-supporting small wireless device 4601. As shown in FIG. 47, the belt 4700 is provided with a self-supporting small wireless device 4701. IoT devices such as glasses, belts, and wallets can be communicated to clothes, and various information can be sent from an independent small wireless device to an external server.

FIG. 48 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the autonomous small wireless device is installed in a smartphone.
A smartphone 4800 is provided with an autonomous small wireless device 4801, can identify an operator who owns the smartphone, and can communicate with an external server. In addition, the autonomous small wireless device 4801 can relay information of other IoT devices in the vicinity of the operator and send it out to an external server.

  In this way, by installing autonomous small wireless devices on various IoT devices and various existing installation objects, it is possible to realize the sharing of short-range wireless communication base stations and gateways (wireless repeaters).

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49 to 51 are diagrams for explaining the installation method of the autonomous small wireless device.
Hereinafter, a method for installing the autonomous small wireless device will be described with reference to FIGS. 49 to 51.

  As shown in FIG. 49, this autonomous small wireless device is enclosed in a sealing sheet 4900, and is provided with a heat adsorbing portion 4901 sealed at one end by heat adsorption. It is attached. The attachment means 4902 is attached by inserting a screw into a screw insertion hole 4903. When the autonomous small wireless device sealed by the sealing sheet 500 is not attached by a screw or the like, the autonomous small wireless device can be installed by being hooked on the installation object through the hole of the strip 5002 attached to the band 5001. Furthermore, when there is a possibility of collision, the impact resistance can be maintained by covering an impact buffering sheet 5100 as shown in FIG. As a material of the shock-absorbing sheet 5100, foamed polystyrene, sponge, bubble cushioning material, or the like can be applied.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to install an autonomous small wireless device even in a place where there is no commercial power supply. Therefore, the cost of the device can be reduced, and maintenance and maintenance costs can also be reduced.

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Autonomous power supply that does not have other power supply paths and cannot be removed or replaced;
A communication control circuit including a communication circuit driven by the autonomous power source;
An antenna driven by the communication control circuit;
Autonomous small wireless device with The autonomous small wireless device according to claim 1, wherein the autonomous power source is a battery, and the capacity thereof is a capacity that covers 1 year or more and 20 years or less of power consumption of the communication control circuit.   A power consumption control unit that acquires an external communication request, activates the communication control circuit in the sleep state, and sets the communication control circuit in the activation state to the sleep state when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The autonomous small wireless device according to claim 1 or 2. The capacity of the battery that is an autonomous power source is 50 watt hour or more and 100 watt hour or less,
The autonomous small wireless device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the average power consumption of the communication control circuit is 1 milliwatt or more and 5 milliwatts or less.   The power consumption including the communication control circuit is 1 watt / hour, and the capacity of the battery is 1 year or more and 20 years or less at this power consumption. The autonomous small wireless device described.   6. The autonomous small wireless device according to claim 5, wherein a communication speed by the communication control circuit is 1 Mbps, and communication with an IoT device within a radius of 1 km from itself is possible.   6. The autonomous small wireless device according to claim 5, wherein a communication speed by the communication control circuit is 5 Mbps or more and 10 Mbps or less and can communicate with an IoT device within a radius of 1 km from itself.   The autonomous small wireless device according to claim 1, wherein the autonomous power source is a solar panel.   The autonomous small wireless device according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the autonomous power source includes a solar panel.   The autonomous small wireless device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the communication control circuit includes routing function means and / or repeater function means.   A mobile body equipped with the autonomous small wireless device according to claim 10.   A portable terminal equipped with the autonomous small wireless device according to claim 10.   A portable router equipped with the autonomous small wireless device according to claim 10.   A body wearing tool for animals including a human including the autonomous small wireless device according to claim 10.   The outdoor structure which fixed the autonomous small radio | wireless apparatus as described in any one of Claims 1-10.   An indoor structure to which the autonomous small wireless device according to any one of claims 1 to 10 is fixed. An autonomous small wireless device according to any one of claims 2 to 7 or claim 8 to claim 10 dependent on claim 2 to claim 7, wherein a new one is placed outdoors in a predetermined area. Autonomous small wireless device distributed installation steps that are fixedly installed on public structures while patrol,
The autonomous system according to any one of claims 2 to 7 or claims 8 to 10 dependent on claim 2 to claim 7 or 1 to 20 years after the execution of the distributed installation step of the autonomous small wireless devices. A redistribution installation step of autonomous small wireless devices that are fixed to public structures while revising the outdoor of the predetermined area, which is a new type of small wireless device, and
Autonomous small wireless device distributed installation method having   18. The autonomous small wireless device collecting step of collecting the autonomous small wireless device fixedly installed in the previous autonomous small wireless device distributed installing step when the autonomous wireless device redistributed installing step is performed. Autonomous small wireless device distributed installation method.

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