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GB2067803A
GB2067803A GB8015075A GB8015075A GB2067803A GB 2067803 A GB2067803 A GB 2067803A GB 8015075 A GB8015075 A GB 8015075A GB 8015075 A GB8015075 A GB 8015075A GB 2067803 A GB2067803 A GB 2067803A
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B21/00—Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
    • G08B21/02—Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
    • G08B21/04—Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons
    • G08B21/0407—Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons based on behaviour analysis
    • G08B21/043—Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons based on behaviour analysis detecting an emergency event, e.g. a fall
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B25/00—Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
    • G08B25/01—Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
    • G08B25/016—Personal emergency signalling and security systems

Abstract

An emergency call system is particularly, but not exclusively, suitable for use by elderly and/or infirm people. The system comprises a portable signal generator (1) having an integral power supply (2). The generator (1) may be actuated to operate an alarm (7) by means of a relay (6). The alarm may be optical (8) and/or acoustic (9) and may be located in the neighbourhood of the distressed person where it can be observed by the general public or in a monitoring station located say in a police station or as part of a charitable or welfare organisation. The alarm may be operated through wires (e.g. a telephone line) or by light, other electromagnetic radiation or sound waves. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Emergency call system The present invention relates to emergency call systems which are particularly, but not exclusively, suitable for use by the elderly and/or infirm.
It is frequently the case that elderly and/or infirm people live alone in private flats or houses.
If an emergency situation arises they are frequently left without any outside assistance and are often only discovered by chance. This is particularly the case if the person involved in lying helpless on the floor as the result of breaking a bone, for example, and is therefore not in a position to get up and call help unassisted.
The invention includes an emergency call system comprising a portable signal generator having or adapted to receive its own power supply, and an alarm operable by means of a relay when the signal generator is actuated.
In order that the invention may be well understood some embodiments thereof will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 is a diagrammatic representation of an emergency call system; Figure 2 shows part of an alternative system wherein the relay is connected to the alarm by means of the public telephone system; and Figure 3 shows a signal generator for use in an emergency call system.
The emergency call system comprises a signal generator 1 which is portable and has an integral power supply 2 which is received by the generator and preferably comprises any of the available miniature batteries to reduce the size and weight of the generator so that it is conveniently carried by an elderly and/or infirm person. The generator 1 is provided with a button 3 by which it may be actuated to send a signal to operate an alarm 7 by means of a relay 6. In the system illustrated in Figure 1 the signal generator 1 transmits light, other electromagnetic radiation or sound waves generally indicated by the reference numeral 4.
The signal 4 is received by means of a receiver 5 attached to the relay 6 which is formed as one unit with the alarm 7. The alarm 7 may emit an optical and/or acoustic signal to alert an observer to the emergency. Accordingly, the alarm 7 many be provided with a lamp 8 and/or a loudpseaker 9 for a buzzer or beli.
The alarm may be located in the vicinity of the distressed person as for instance over the front door of his or her home so that passers-by are alerted to the emergency. Alternatively the alarms associated with a number of signal generators may be grouped together in a monitoring station located, say, in a police station or as part of a charitable or welfare organisation.
Figure 2 illustrates an alternative system in which the relay 11 and its receiver 12 are located remote from the alarm. The relay and receiver are mounted to a telephone 1 3 and are adapted to operate an automatic dialling system to make a call to a predetermined number which may be that of a police station or charitable organisation and thus operate the alarm 7 by means of the public telephone line 14.
The alarm 7 may be operated from the mains power supply but it is also preferably provided with an auxiliary battery 15 in case of failure of the mains supply.
Figure 3 shows one way in which the signal generator may be formed as a piece of jewellery 1 6 which may be conveniently worn about the person. The item of jewellery could be a brooch, pendant or ring as desired. A button 1 7 is provided on the piece of jewellery 16 for actuating the signal generator to make an alarm call.
The signal generator may be adapted by the provision of a settable timing element to be actuated after a predetermined time. In order to stop this automatic alarm call switch means 10 as illustrated in Figure 1 or 18 as shown in Figure 3 are provided for inhibiting the actuation of the signal generator after the predetermined time.
It is possible in the described emergency call system to provide several relays 6 connected to alarms 7 which are all operable by one signal generator 1 to provide a better chance of attracting attention to the distressed person.
It is quite clear that the above described system makes it possible for elderly or infirm people to get help when emergency situations arise or at least to call other people's attention to the situation.
The design of the signal generator in particular makes it possible for a person always to carry the signal generator. The person may therefore trigger the emergency call even if they are otherwise no longer in a position to call the attention of those in the vicinity.
1. An emergency call system comprising a portable signal generator having or adapted to receive its own power supply, and an alarm operable by means of a relay when the signal generator is actuated.
2. A system as claimed in claim 1, wherein there are no wires between the signal generator and the relay, said generator, when actuated, transmitting light, other electromagnetic radiation or sound waves for operating the relay.
3. A system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the relay and the alarm are provided in one unit.
4. A system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the relay is connected by means of the public telephone system to the alarm.
5. A system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the signal generator is adapted to be actuated after a predetermined time.
6. A system as claimed in claim 5, wherein the signal generator comprises switch means for inhibiting the actuation of the generator after the predetermined time.
7. A system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the signal generator is formed in or as a piece of jewellery adapted to be worn about the person.
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**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Emergency call system The present invention relates to emergency call systems which are particularly, but not exclusively, suitable for use by the elderly and/or infirm. It is frequently the case that elderly and/or infirm people live alone in private flats or houses. If an emergency situation arises they are frequently left without any outside assistance and are often only discovered by chance. This is particularly the case if the person involved in lying helpless on the floor as the result of breaking a bone, for example, and is therefore not in a position to get up and call help unassisted. The invention includes an emergency call system comprising a portable signal generator having or adapted to receive its own power supply, and an alarm operable by means of a relay when the signal generator is actuated. In order that the invention may be well understood some embodiments thereof will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 is a diagrammatic representation of an emergency call system; Figure 2 shows part of an alternative system wherein the relay is connected to the alarm by means of the public telephone system; and Figure 3 shows a signal generator for use in an emergency call system. The emergency call system comprises a signal generator 1 which is portable and has an integral power supply 2 which is received by the generator and preferably comprises any of the available miniature batteries to reduce the size and weight of the generator so that it is conveniently carried by an elderly and/or infirm person. The generator 1 is provided with a button 3 by which it may be actuated to send a signal to operate an alarm 7 by means of a relay 6. In the system illustrated in Figure 1 the signal generator 1 transmits light, other electromagnetic radiation or sound waves generally indicated by the reference numeral 4. The signal 4 is received by means of a receiver 5 attached to the relay 6 which is formed as one unit with the alarm 7. The alarm 7 may emit an optical and/or acoustic signal to alert an observer to the emergency. Accordingly, the alarm 7 many be provided with a lamp 8 and/or a loudpseaker 9 for a buzzer or beli. The alarm may be located in the vicinity of the distressed person as for instance over the front door of his or her home so that passers-by are alerted to the emergency. Alternatively the alarms associated with a number of signal generators may be grouped together in a monitoring station located, say, in a police station or as part of a charitable or welfare organisation. Figure 2 illustrates an alternative system in which the relay 11 and its receiver 12 are located remote from the alarm. The relay and receiver are mounted to a telephone 1 3 and are adapted to operate an automatic dialling system to make a call to a predetermined number which may be that of a police station or charitable organisation and thus operate the alarm 7 by means of the public telephone line 14. The alarm 7 may be operated from the mains power supply but it is also preferably provided with an auxiliary battery 15 in case of failure of the mains supply. Figure 3 shows one way in which the signal generator may be formed as a piece of jewellery 1 6 which may be conveniently worn about the person. The item of jewellery could be a brooch, pendant or ring as desired. A button 1 7 is provided on the piece of jewellery 16 for actuating the signal generator to make an alarm call. The signal generator may be adapted by the provision of a settable timing element to be actuated after a predetermined time. In order to stop this automatic alarm call switch means 10 as illustrated in Figure 1 or 18 as shown in Figure 3 are provided for inhibiting the actuation of the signal generator after the predetermined time. It is possible in the described emergency call system to provide several relays 6 connected to alarms 7 which are all operable by one signal generator 1 to provide a better chance of attracting attention to the distressed person. It is quite clear that the above described system makes it possible for elderly or infirm people to get help when emergency situations arise or at least to call other people's attention to the situation. The design of the signal generator in particular makes it possible for a person always to carry the signal generator. The person may therefore trigger the emergency call even if they are otherwise no longer in a position to call the attention of those in the vicinity. CLAIMS
1. An emergency call system comprising a portable signal generator having or adapted to receive its own power supply, and an alarm operable by means of a relay when the signal generator is actuated.
2. A system as claimed in claim 1, wherein there are no wires between the signal generator and the relay, said generator, when actuated, transmitting light, other electromagnetic radiation or sound waves for operating the relay.
3. A system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the relay and the alarm are provided in one unit.
4. A system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the relay is connected by means of the public telephone system to the alarm.
5. A system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the signal generator is adapted to be actuated after a predetermined time.
6. A system as claimed in claim 5, wherein the signal generator comprises switch means for inhibiting the actuation of the generator after the predetermined time.
7. A system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the signal generator is formed in or as a piece of jewellery adapted to be worn about the person.
8. Any one of the emergency call systems substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
8. A system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the alarm is adapted to emit an optical and/or acoustic signal when operated.
9. A system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the alarm is adapted to be powered by the mains supply or an auxiliary battery in case of failure of the mains supply.
10. Any one of the emergency call systems substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
New claims or amendments to claims filed on February 26, 1981.
Superseded claims 1-10.
New or amended claims: 1-8.
1. An emergency system comprising a portable signal generator having or adapted to receive its own power supply, inhibitable means whereby the signal generator can be set to actuate after a predetermined time, and an alarm operable by means of a relay when the signal generator is actuated.
2. A system as claimed in claim 1, wherein there are no wires between the signal generator and the relay, said generator, when actuated, transmitting light, other electromagnetic radiation or sound waves for operating the relay.
3. A system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the relay and the alarm are provided in one unit.
4. A system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the relay is connected by means of the public telephone system to the alarm.
5. A system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the signal generator is formed in or as a piece of jewellery adapted to be worn about the person.
6. A system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the alarm is adapted to emit an optical and/or acoustic signal when operated.
7. A system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the alarm is adapted to be powered by the mains supply or an auxiliary battery in case of failure of the mains supply.
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FR2541021A1 (en) * 1983-02-14 1984-08-17 Lagade Alain Miniaturised functional device intended for signalling from any object being separated from the possessor
GB2159649A (en) * 1983-12-15 1985-12-04 George Roman Neighbourhood and/or appointed agencies alert system
EP0283631A2 (en) * 1987-03-21 1988-09-28 Klaus-Peter Kolbatz Method and device for audible signalling of drownings in swimming pools
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