WO1996013819A1 - Self-locating remote monitoring systems - Google Patents
Self-locating remote monitoring systems Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- WO1996013819A1 WO1996013819A1 PCT/US1995/013823 US9513823W WO9613819A1 WO 1996013819 A1 WO1996013819 A1 WO 1996013819A1 US 9513823 W US9513823 W US 9513823W WO 9613819 A1 WO9613819 A1 WO 9613819A1
- Authority
- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- remote unit
- base station
- set forth
- alarm system
- way
- Prior art date
Links
Classifications
-
- 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
- G08B21/0202—Child monitoring systems using a transmitter-receiver system carried by the parent and the child
- G08B21/0205—Specific application combined with child monitoring using a transmitter-receiver system
- G08B21/0211—Combination with medical sensor, e.g. for measuring heart rate, temperature
-
- 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
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
- B63C—LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS
- B63C9/00—Life-saving in water
- B63C9/0005—Life-saving in water by means of alarm devices for persons falling into the water, e.g. by signalling, by controlling the propulsion or manoeuvring means of the boat
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
- G08B13/00—Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
- G08B13/02—Mechanical actuation
- G08B13/14—Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
- G08B13/1427—Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles with transmitter-receiver for distance detection
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
- G08B19/00—Alarms responsive to two or more different undesired or abnormal conditions, e.g. burglary and fire, abnormal temperature and abnormal rate of flow
-
- 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
- G08B21/0202—Child monitoring systems using a transmitter-receiver system carried by the parent and the child
- G08B21/0222—Message structure or message content, e.g. message protocol
-
- 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
- G08B21/0202—Child monitoring systems using a transmitter-receiver system carried by the parent and the child
- G08B21/0227—System arrangements with a plurality of child units
-
- 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
- G08B21/0202—Child monitoring systems using a transmitter-receiver system carried by the parent and the child
- G08B21/023—Power management, e.g. system sleep and wake up provisions
-
- 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
- G08B21/0202—Child monitoring systems using a transmitter-receiver system carried by the parent and the child
- G08B21/0241—Data exchange details, e.g. data protocol
- G08B21/0247—System arrangements wherein the alarm criteria uses signal strength
-
- 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
- G08B21/0202—Child monitoring systems using a transmitter-receiver system carried by the parent and the child
- G08B21/028—Communication between parent and child units via remote transmission means, e.g. satellite network
-
- 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
- G08B21/0202—Child monitoring systems using a transmitter-receiver system carried by the parent and the child
- G08B21/028—Communication between parent and child units via remote transmission means, e.g. satellite network
- G08B21/0283—Communication between parent and child units via remote transmission means, e.g. satellite network via a telephone network, e.g. cellular GSM
-
- 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
- G08B21/0202—Child monitoring systems using a transmitter-receiver system carried by the parent and the child
- G08B21/0286—Tampering or removal detection of the child unit from child or article
-
- 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
- G08B21/0202—Child monitoring systems using a transmitter-receiver system carried by the parent and the child
- G08B21/0288—Attachment of child unit to child/article
-
- 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
- G08B21/0202—Child monitoring systems using a transmitter-receiver system carried by the parent and the child
- G08B21/0294—Display details on parent unit
-
- 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
- G08B21/08—Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to the presence of persons in a body of water, e.g. a swimming pool; responsive to an abnormal condition of a body of water
- G08B21/088—Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to the presence of persons in a body of water, e.g. a swimming pool; responsive to an abnormal condition of a body of water by monitoring a device worn by the person, e.g. a bracelet attached to the swimmer
-
- 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
- G08B25/10—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 using wireless transmission systems
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
- G08B26/00—Alarm systems in which substations are interrogated in succession by a central station
- G08B26/007—Wireless interrogation
-
- 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
- G08B25/007—Details of data content structure of message packets; data protocols
Definitions
- the remote unit uses radio technology to link a remote transmitting unit with a base receiving and monitoring station.
- the remote unit is usually equipped with one or more hazard sensors and is worn or attached to the person or thing to be monitored. When a hazard is detected, the remote unit transmits to the receiving base station where an operator can take appropriate action in responding to the hazard.
- a caretaker attaches a small remote unit, no larger than a personal pager, to an outer garment of a small child. If the child wanders off or is confronted with a detectable hazard, the caretaker is immediately notified and can come to the child's aid.
- a remote unit includes a receiver and an audible alarm which can be activated by a small hand-held transmitter. The alarm is attached to a small child.
- patent 5,025,247 teaches a base station which latches an alarm condition so that failure of the remote unit, once having given the alarm, will not cause the alarm to turn off before help is summoned.
- U.S. patent 5,115,223 teaches use of orbiting satellites and triangulation to limit the area of a search for a remote unit which has initiated an alarm.
- U.S. patent 4,952,928 to Carroll et al. and in U.S. patent 4,819,860 to Hargrove et al., the apparatus provides for the remote monitoring of the vital signs of persons who are not confined to fixed locations.
- U.S. patent 4,899,1305 teaches a child monitoring device using radio or ultra-sonic frequency to give alarm if a child wanders out of range or falls into water.
- Hawthorne, U.S. patent 4,785,291 teaches a distance monitor for child surveillance in which a unit worn by the child includes a radio transmitter. As the child moves out of range, the received field strength, of a signal transmitted by the child's unit, falls below a limit and an alarm is given.
- One such area for improvement relates to increasing the useful life of a battery used to power the remote unit of these toddler telemetry systems, as they have come to be called.
- the remote unit is typically battery operated and, in the event of an emergency, continued and reliable transmission for use in status reporting and direction finding is of paramount importance. In other words, once the hazard is detected and the alarm given, it is essential that the remote unit continue to transmit so that direction finding devices can be used to locate the child.
- the remote unit of most child monitoring systems is typically quite small and the available space for a battery is therefore quite limited.
- the useful life of a battery is typically related to the battery size. For example, the larger "D” cell lasting considerably longer than the much smaller and lighter “AAA” cell.
- AAA much smaller and lighter
- a personal alarm system comprising: a remote unit including radio transmitting means and radio receiving means; the remote unit transmitting means being able to transmit at more than one power level and defining a higher power level; a base station including radio transmitting means and radio receiving means; the remote unit and the base station being in radio communication and defining a separation distance between the remote unit and the base station; measuring means for determining whether the separation distance exceeds a predetermined limit; means responsive to the measuring means for causing the remote unit transmitting means to transmit at the higher power level when the separation distance exceeds the limit; and alarm means for indicating when the separation distance exceeds the limit.
- the base station transmits a periodic polling signal and the remote unit monitors the field strength of the received polling signal. If the received field strength falls below a limit, corresponding to some maximum distance between the two devices, the remote unit transmits at high power.
- the signal transmitted at high power includes an indication that transmission is at high power. When this signal is received by the base station, an alarm is given.
- the remote unit also is equipped to detect one or more hazards.
- the remote unit is equipped to detect one or more hazards and to identify detected hazards in its transmission.
- the base station is able to display the transmitting unit identification number and the type of any detected hazard.
- the base station rather than the remote unit, measures the field strength of the received remote unit transmission and instructs the remote unit to transmit at high power when the received field strength falls below a preset limit.
- the remote unit includes both visual and audible beacons which can be activated by the base station for use in locating the child.
- the remote unit includes a panic button which the child or concerned person can use to summon help.
- the base station includes the ability to initiate a phone call via the public telephone system, for example by initiating a pager message to alert an absent caretaker.
- the remote unit includes a global positioning system ("GPS") receiver which is activated if a hazard is detected or if the child wanders too far from the base station. The remote unit then transmits global positioning coordinates from the GPS receiver. These coordinates are received by the base station and used in locating the child.
- the remote unit is attached to a child, pet or vehicle and the GPS receiver is activated by command from the base station. The global positioning coordinates are then used by the base station operator to locate the remote unit.
- GPS global positioning system
- the remote unit is worn by an employee doing dangerous work at a remote location such as an electrical power lineman repairing a high voltage power line.
- the remote unit is equipped with a GPS receiver and an electrical shock hazard sensor and the remote unit will instantly transmit the workman's location in the event of electrical shock.
- the device will permit an emergency medical crew to rapidly find and give aid to the injured workman and possibly save a life.
- Fig. 1 is a block diagram of a personal alarm system in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention and transmitting at selectable power levels.
- Fig. 2 is a block diagram of another embodiment of the personal alarm system illustrated in Fig. 1 including multiple remote units.
- Fig. 3 is a block diagram illustrating another embodiment of the personal alarm system in accordance with the present invention.
- Fig. 4 is a pictorial diagram illustrating a preferred message format used by the personal alarm system illustrated in Fig. 2.
- Fig. 5 is a pictorial diagram illustrating another preferred message format used by the personal alarm system illustrated in Fig. 2.
- Fig. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of the personal alarm system of the present invention using the Global Positioning System to improve remote unit location finding.
- Fig. 7 is a pictorial diagram illustrating a base station and remote unit of the personal alarm system of Fig. 1, in a typical child monitoring application.
- Fig. 8 is a pictorial diagram illustrating a remote unit in accordance with the present invention being worn at the waist.
- Fig. 9 is a pictorial diagram illustrating a mobile base station in accordance with the present invention for operation from a vehicle electrical system.
- Fig. 10 is a pictorial diagram illustrating a base station in accordance with the present invention being operated from ordinary household power.
- Fig. 11 is a block diagram illustrating a man-over-board alarm system in accordance with one aspect of the present invention.
- Fig. 12 is a block diagram illustrating another embodiment of the man-over-board alarm system.
- Fig. 13 is a block diagram illustrating an invisible fence monitoring system according to another aspect of the present invention.
- Fig. 14 is a pictorial diagram illustrating a boundary defining a geographical region for use with the invisible fence system of Fig. 13.
- Fig. 15 is another pictorial diagram illustrating a defined region having a closed boundary.
- Fig. 16 is another pictorial diagram illustrating a defined region including defined subdivisions.
- Fig. 17 is a block diagram illustrating another aspect of the invisible fence system.
- Fig. 18 is a block diagram showing a fixed-location environmental sensing system according to another aspect of the present invention.
- Fig. 19 is a block diagram of a personal alarm system including navigational location in which the geometric dillusion of precision calculations are done at the base station.
- Fig. 20 is a block diagram showing an invisible fence alarm system in which the fence is stored and compared at the base station. Best Mode for Carrying Out
- the personal alarm system 10 includes a remote unit 12 and a base station 14.
- the remote unit 12 has a radio transmitter 16 and a receiver 18, and the base station 14 has a radio transmitter 20 and a receiver 22.
- the transmitters 16, 20 and receivers 18, 22 are compatible for two-way radio communication between the remote unit 12 and the base station 14.
- the base station 14 includes an interval timer 24 which causes the transmitter 20 to transmit at predetermined intervals.
- the receiver 18 of the remote unit 12 receives the signal transmitted by the base station 14 and causes the transmitter 16 to transmit a response to complete an electronic handshake.
- the remote unit transmitter 16 is capable of transmitting at an energy conserving low- power level or at an emergency high-power level. When the distance between the remote unit 12 and the base station 14 exceeds a predetermined limit, the remote unit responds at the higher power level.
- the remote unit receiver 18 To accomplish the shift to the higher power level, the remote unit receiver 18 generates a signal 26 which is proportional to the field strength of the received signal, transmitted by the base station 14.
- the remote unit 12 includes a comparitor 28 which compares the magnitude of the field strength signal 26 with a predetermined limit value 30 and generates a control signal 32.
- the remote unit transmitter 16 is responsive to a circuit 34 for selecting transmission at either the low-power level or at the high-power level.
- the circuit 34 is connected to the control signal 32 and selects transmission at the low-power level when the received field strength equals or exceeds the limit value 30, and at the higher power level when the received field strength is less than the limit value 30.
- the remote unit transmitter 16 transmits at one of a selectable plurality of transmission power levels.
- transmission is selectable within a continuous range of transmission power levels.
- the field strength of the base station 14 transmitted signal when received at the remote unit 12 is inversely proportional to the fourth power (approximately) of the distance between the two units. This distance defines a 'separation distance,' and the predetermined limit value 30 is selected to cause transmission at the higher power level at a desired separation distance within the operating range.
- the remote unit 12 includes a hazard sensor 36 which is connected to the transmitter 16.
- the hazard sensor 36 is selected to detect one of the following common hazards, water immersion, fire, smoke, excessive carbon monoxide concentration, and electrical shock.
- a detected hazard causes the remote unit 12 to transmit a signal reporting the existence of the hazardous condition at the moment the condition is detected.
- the hazardous condition is reported when the response to the periodic electronic handshake occurs.
- the base station 14 includes an audible alarm 38 which is activated by the receiver 22. If the remote unit fails to complete the electronic handshake or reports a detected hazard or indicates it is out of range by sending an appropriate code, the base station alarm 38 is activated to alert the operator.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating another embodiment of the personal alarm system of the present invention.
- the alarm system is indicated generally by the numeral 40 and includes a first remote unit 42, a second remote unit 44 and a base station 46.
- the first remote unit 42 includes a transmitter 48, a receiver 50, an identification number 52, a received field strength signal 54, a comparitor 56, a predetermined limit value 58, a control signal 60, a power level select circuit 62 and a hazard sensor 64.
- the second remote unit 44 includes a separate identification number 66, but is otherwise identical to the first remote unit 42.
- the base station 46 includes a transmitter 68, an interval timer 70, a receiver 72, an alarm 74 and an ID-Status display 76.
- the radio transmission between the first remote unit 42 and the base station 46 includes the identification number 52.
- the transmission between the second remote unit 44 and the base station 46 includes the identification number 66. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the system may include one or more remote units, each having a different identification number 52.
- each remote unit 42 may have a different predetermined limit value 58.
- the limit value 58 defines a distance between the remote unit 42 and the base station 46 beyond which the remote unit will transmit at its higher power level. If a number of remote units are being used to monitor a group of children, in a school playground for example, the limit values of each remote unit may be set to a value which will cause high power transmission if the child wanders outside the playground area. In other applications, the limit value 58 of each remote unit 42 may be set to a different value corresponding to different distances at which the individual remote units will switch to high power transmission.
- the base station 46 will provide an alarm 74 whenever a remote unit transmits at high power or reports the detection of a hazard.
- the identification number of the reporting remote unit and an indication of the type of hazard is displayed by the base station on the ID-Status display 76.
- This information can be used by the operator, for example a day-care provider, to decide what response is appropriate and whether immediate caretaker notification is required. If a child has merely wandered out of range, the provider may simply send an associate out to get the child and return her to the play area.
- a water immersion hazard indication should prompt immediate notification of caretakers and emergency personnel and immediate action by the day-care employees.
- the remote unit receiver 50 determines that the separation distance between the remote unit 42 and the base station 46 exceeds the predetermined threshold.
- the remote unit transmitter 48 transmits a code or status bit to indicate that fact.
- the polling message transmitted periodically by the base station 14 is an RF carrier.
- the carrier frequency is transmitted until a response from the remote unit 12 is received or until a watchdog timer (not illustrated) times out, resulting in an alarm.
- the information contained in the remote unit response must include whether transmission is at low power or at high power, and whether a hazard has been detected, since the base station provides an alarm in either of these instances.
- additional information must be reported and the advantages of a digitally formatted remote unit response will be apparent to those possessing an ordinary level of skill in the art.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating another embodiment of the personal alarm system in accordance with the present invention and generally indicated by the numeral 80.
- Personal alarm system 80 includes a remote unit 82 and a base station 84.
- the remote unit 82 includes a transmitter 86, a receiver 88, a power level select circuit 90, an ID number 92, a visual beacon 94, an audible beacon 96, a watchdog timer 98, a plurality of hazard sensors 100 including a water immersion sensor 102, a smoke sensor 104, a heat sensor 106, a carbon monoxide sensor 108, a tamper switch 109, and an electrical shock sensor 1 10, an emergency switch ("panic button") 1 12, a battery 113, and a 'low battery power' sensor 114.
- the base station 84 includes a transmitter 116, a receiver 118 which produces a received field strength signal 120, a comparitor 122, a predetermined limit value 124, a comparitor output signal 126, an interval timer 128, control signals 130 and 132, a visual alarm 134, an audible alarm 136, an ID and Status display 138, a circuit 140 for initiating a phone call and a connection 142 to the public telephone system.
- One message format is used by the base station 84 to command a specific remote unit 82, and a second message format is used by a commanded remote unit 82 to respond to the base station 84.
- These message formats are illustrated in Figs. 5 and 4, respectively.
- the digital response format 150 includes a remote unit ID number 152, a plurality of hazard sensor status bits 154 including a water immersion status bit 156, a smoke sensor status bit 158, a heat sensor status bit 160, an excessive carbon monoxide concentration status bit 162, and an electrical shock status bit 164.
- the response 150 also includes a high power status bit, 166, a panic button status bit 168, a low battery power detector status bit 170, a tamper switch status bit 171 , and bits reserved for future applications 172.
- FIG. 5 is a pictorial diagram of a preferred digital format for a base station to remote unit transmission, generally indicated by the numeral 180.
- the digital message format 180 includes a command field 182 and a plurality of unassigned bits 190 reserved for a future application.
- the command field 182 includes a coded field of bits 184 used to command a specific remote unit to transmit its response message (using the format 150).
- the command field 182 also includes a single bit 186 used to command a remote unit, such as the embodiment illustrated in Fig. 3, to transmit at high power.
- the command field 182 includes command bit 188 used to command a remote unit to activate a beacon, such as the visual beacon 94 and the audible beacon 96 illustrated in Fig. 3.
- the command field 182 also includes command bit 189, used to command a remote unit to activate a GPS receiver, such as illustrated in Fig. 6.
- the remote unit transmitter is adapted to transmit at one of a plurality of transmission power levels and the single command bit 186 is replaced with a multi-bit command sub-field for selection of a power level.
- the remote unit transmitter is adapted to transmit at a power level selected from a continuum of power levels and a multi-bit command sub-field is provided for the power level selection.
- the Base station 84 periodically polls each remote unit 82 by transmitting a command 180 requiring the remote unit 82 to respond with message format 150.
- the polling is initiated by the interval timer 128 which causes the base station transmitter 1 16 to transmit the outgoing message 180.
- the numerals 150 and 180 are used to designate both the format of a message and the transmitted message. A specific reference to the format or the transmitted message will be used when necessary for clarity. As is common in the communications industry, the message will sometimes be referred to as a 'signal,' at other times as a 'transmission,' and as a 'message;' a distinction between these will be made when necessary for clarity.
- the message 180 is received by all remote units and the remote unit to which the message is directed (by the coded field 184) responds by transmitting its identification number 152 and current status, bits 154 - 170.
- the remote unit identification number 92 is connected to the transmitter 86 for this purpose.
- the function of measuring received field strength to determine whether a predetermined separation distance is exceeded is performed in the base station 84.
- the base station receiver 118 provides a received field strength signal 120 which is connected to the comparitor 122.
- the predetermined limit value 124 is also connected to the comparitor 122 which provides a comparitor output signal 126.
- the comparitor output signal 126 is connected to assert the "go-to-high-power" command bit 186 in the base unit 84 outgoing message 180.
- the limit value 124 is selected to establish the predetermined separation distance beyond which transmission at high power is commanded.
- the selection of the limit value 124 is accomplished by the manufacturer by entering the value into a read-only memory device.
- the manufacturer uses manually operated switches to select the predetermined limit value 124.
- the manufacturer installs jumper wires to select the predetermined limit value 124.
- the user selects a predetermined limit value 124 using manually operated switches.
- the remote unit transmitter 86 is capable of transmitting at a power-conserving lower power level and also at an emergency higher power level.
- the remote unit receiver Upon receiving a message 180 including the remote unit identification number 184, the remote unit receiver passes the "go- to-high-power" command bit 186 to the power level select circuit 90 which is connected to command the remote unit transmitter 86 to transmit a response 150 at the higher power level.
- the response 150 includes status bit 166 used by the remote unit 82 to indicate that it is transmitting at high power.
- the remote unit includes the watchdog timer 98 (designated a * No Signal Timeout') which is reset by the receiver 88 each time the remote unit 82 is polled. If no polling message 180 is received within the timeout period of the watchdog timer 98, the remote unit transmitter 86 is commanded to transmit a non-polled message 150.
- the remote unit 82 includes a manually operated switch ("panic button") 112 which is connected to the transmitter 86 to command the transmission of a non-polled message 150.
- the panic button status bit 168 is set in the outgoing message 150 to indicate to the base station 84 that the panic button has been depressed. Such a button can be used by a child or invalid or other concerned person to bring help.
- the remote unit includes a tamper switch 109 which is activated if the remote unit is removed from the child, or is otherwise tampered with.
- the activation of the tamper switch 109 causes the remote unit to transmit a code or status bit to the base unit to identify the cause of the change of status ( amper' status bit 171 illustrated in Fig. 4).
- the remote unit transmits at the higher power level when the switch is activated by removal of the remote unit from the child's person.
- the remote unit 82 includes a circuit 1 14 which monitors battery power.
- the circuit 114 is connected to initiate a non-polled message 150 if the circuit determines that battery power has fallen below a predetermined power threshold.
- the message 150 will include the "low-battery-power" status bit 170.
- a low battery power level will initiate a remote unit transmission at the higher power level (see Fig. 3).
- the remote unit 82 includes several hazard sensors 100. These sensors are connected to report the detection of common hazards and correspond to the sensor status bits 154 in the remote unit response message 150.
- the base station receiver 118 is connected to a visual alarm 134 and an audible alarm 136 and will give an alarm when a message 150 is received which includes any hazard sensor report 154 or any of the status bits 166 - 170.
- the base station 84 also includes the status and ID display 138 used to display the status of all remote units in the personal alarm system 80.
- the base station 84 includes a circuit 140 for initiating a telephone call when an emergency occurs.
- the circuit 140 includes the telephone numbers of persons to be notified in the event of an emergency.
- a connection 142 is provided to a public landline or cellular telephone system.
- the circuit 140 can place calls to personal paging devices, or alternatively place prerecorded telephone messages to emergency personnel, such as the standard "911" number.
- Fig. 6 is a partial block diagram illustrating an embodiment of the invention having a base station 200 and at least one remote unit 202.
- the partially illustrated remote unit 202 includes a transmitter 204, hazard sensors 201, 203, 205, a circuit 208 for causing the transmitter to transmit at a higher power level, a transmit interval timer 209, and a Global Positioning System ('GPS') receiver 210.
- 'GPS' Global Positioning System
- the partially illustrated base station 200 includes a receiver 212, an alarm 213, a display 214 for displaying global positioning coordinates of longitude and latitude, a circuit 216 for converting the global positioning coordinates into predefined local coordinates, a map display 218 for displaying a map in the local coordinates and indicating the location of the remote unit 202, and a watchdog timer 219.
- the remote unit transmitter 204 is connected to receive the global positioning coordinates from the GPS receiver 210 for transmission to the base station 200.
- the GPS receiver 210 determines its position and provides that position in global positioning coordinates to the transmitter 204.
- the global position coordinates of the remote unit 202 are transmitted to the base station 200.
- the base station receiver 212 provides the received global positioning coordinates on line 222 to display 214 and to coordinate converter 216.
- the display 214 displays the global coordinates in a world-wide coordinate system such as longitude and latitude.
- the coordinate converter 216 receives the global positioning coordinates from line 222 and converts these into a preferred local coordinate system.
- a display 218 receives the converted coordinates and displays the location of the remote unit 202 as a map for easy location of the transmitting remote unit 202.
- the GPS receiver 210 includes a low power standby mode and a normal operating mode. The GPS receiver 210 remains in the standby mode until a hazard is detected and then switches to the normal operating mode. In another embodiment of the alarm system, the GPS receiver 210 remains in the standby mode until commanded by the base station 200 to enter the normal operating mode (see command bit 189 illustrated in Fig. 5). In another embodiment of the alarm system, the remote unit transmitter 204 is connected to the hazard sensors 201-205 for transmission of detected hazards. The base station receiver 212 is connected to activate the alarm 213 upon detection of a hazard.
- a conventional electrical shock sensor 205 includes a pair of electrical contacts 207 which are attached to the skin of a user for detection of electrical shock.
- the remote unit 202 includes a transmit interval timer 209 and an ID number 211. The timer 209 is connected to cause the remote unit to transmit the ID number at predetermined intervals.
- the base station 200 includes a watchdog timer 219 adapted to activate the alarm 213 if the remote unit fails to transmit within the prescribed interval.
- the remote unit 202 includes a carbon monoxide concentration sensor (see 108 of Fig. 3) having an output signal connected to activate a sensor status bit (see 162 of Fig. 4) for transmission to the base station 200.
- FIGS 7 - 10 are pictorial illustrations of alternative embodiments of the personal alarm system of the present invention.
- Fig. 7 illustrates a base station 250 in two-way radio communication with a remote unit 252 worn by a child. The child is running away from the base station 250 such that the separation distance 256 has exceeded the preset threshold. The base station has determined that an alarm should be given, and an audible alarm 254 is being sounded to alert a responsible caretaker.
- Fig. 8 illustrates a remote unit worn at the waist of a workman whose location and safety are being monitored.
- Fig. 9 illustrates a mobile base station 270 equipped with a cigarette lighter adapter 272 for operation in a vehicle.
- Fig. 10 illustrates a base station 280 adapted for operation from ordinary household current 282.
- Fig. 1 1 is a block diagram which illustrates a man-over-board system in accordance with one aspect of the present invention, and designated generally by the numeral 300.
- the man-over-board system 300 includes a remote unit 302, having a navigational receiver 304 and antenna 306 for receiving navigational information, a sensor 308, having an output signal 310, a manually operated switch 312, a radio transmitter 314 having an antenna 316.
- the man-over-board system 300 also includes a base station 318 having a radio receiver 320 connected to an antenna 322 for receiving radio transmissions from the remote unit 302.
- the base station 318 also includes a display 324 for displaying the navigational location of the remote unit 302, a display 326 for displaying the status of the sensor 308, a circuit 328 for comparing the field strength of the received radio transmission with a predetermined limit 330, and an alarm 332 which is activated when the received field strength 334 falls below the value of the limit 330.
- the remote unit 302 is worn by a user and an alarm will be given if the user falls over board and drifts too far from the boat.
- the navigational receiver 304 receives navigational information, as for example from global positioning satellites 336.
- the navigational receiver 304 converts the navigational information into a location of the remote unit 302 and outputs the location 338 to the radio transmitter 314 for transmission to the base station 318.
- the sensor 308 provides an output signal 310 and defines a sensor status.
- the output signal 310 is connected to the radio transmitter 314 for transmitting the sensor status to the base station 318.
- the manually operated switch 312 includes an output 340 which is connected to the radio transmitter 314 and permits the user to signal the base station 318 by operating the switch 312.
- the manually operated switch 312 defines a panic button.
- the radio receiver 320 provides three outputs, the received location 342 of the remote unit 302, the received sensor status 344, and an output signal 334 proportional to the field strength of the received radio transmission.
- the remote unit 302 and the base station 318 define a separation distance which is inversely proportional to the received field strength.
- the comparitor circuit 328 compares the received field strength 334 with a predetermined limit 330 and produces an output signal 346 if the sign of the comparison is negative, indicating that the field strength of the received signal is less than the limit 330. If the user drifts beyond a separation distance from the boat defined by the limit 330, the alarm 332 is activated to alert the user's companions, who can then take appropriate action.
- the base station 318 displays the current location of the remote unit 302 on a suitable display 324. This is done in some appropriate coordinate system, such as standard longitude and latitude. This feature permits the base station to maintain contact with the man-over-board despite failure to maintain direct eye contact.
- Fig. 12 is a block diagram which illustrates a man-over-board system including a two- way radio communication link and designated generally by the numeral 350.
- the man-over ⁇ board system 350 includes a remote unit 352 and a base station 354.
- the remote unit 352 includes a navigational receiver 356, a radio transmitter 358, a circuit 360 for causing the radio transmitter 358 to transmit at a high power level, a radio receiver 362, and circuits 364 for activating a beacon.
- the base station 354 includes a radio receiver 366, a radio transmitter 368, a display 370 for displaying the location of the remote unit 352, a compactor circuit 372, a predetermined limit 374, an alarm 376, and control circuits 378 for activating the radio transmitter 368.
- the navigational receiver 356 is connected to an antenna 380 for receiving navigational information, such as from global positioning system satellites (not shown). The receiver provides the location 382 of the remote unit 352 for radio transmission to the base station 354.
- the remote unit radio transmitter 358 and radio receiver 362 are connected to an antenna 384 for communication with the base station 354.
- the base station radio receiver 366 and radio transmitter 378 are connected to an antenna 386 for communication with the remote unit 352.
- the base station radio receiver 366 provides two outputs, the location 388 of the remote unit for display by the location display 370, and a signal 390 whose value is inversely proportional to the field strength of the signal received by the radio receiver 366.
- the received field strength signal 390 and the predetermined limit 374 are compared by the comparitor circuit 372 to determine whether the remote unit 352 is separated from the base station 354 by a distance greater than the predetermined limit 374. An alarm 376 is given when the separation distance exceeds the limit.
- the control circuits 378 are used to cause the radio transmitter 368 to send a control signal to the remote unit 352 for selecting high-power remote unit radio transmission, or activating a visual or audible beacon for use in locating the user in heavy seas or bad visibility.
- Fig. 13 is a block diagram which illustrates an invisible fence for monitoring a movable subject and designated generally by the numeral 400.
- the invisible fence 400 includes a remote unit 402 and a base station 404 in one-way radio communication.
- the remote unit 402 includes a navigational receiver 406, a radio transmitter 408, storage circuits 410 for storing information defining a geographical region, a comparitor 412, second storage circuits 414 for storing information defining a predetermined positional status, an alarm 416, and a circuit 418 and having a pair of electrical contacts 420, 422 for providing a mild electrical shock.
- the base station 404 includes a radio receiver 424, a comparitor 426, storage circuits 428 for storing information defining a predetermined positional status, and an alarm 430.
- the invisible fence 400 defines a geographical region, for example the outer perimeter of a nursing home in which elderly persons are cared for. If a particular patient tends to wander away from the facility, creating an unusual burden upon the staff, the remote unit 402 is attached to the patient's clothing. If the patient wanders outside the defined perimeter, the base station 404 alerts the staff before the patient has time to wander too far from the nursing home.
- the invisible fence can also be used to monitor movement of inanimate objects whose locations may change as the result of theft.
- the remote unit navigational receiver 406 provides the location 432 of the remote unit.
- the storage circuits 410 are implemented using ROM or RAM, as for example within an embedded microprocessor. Consideration of Figs. 14-16 is useful to an understanding of how the invisible fence operates.
- Figs. 14, 15 and 16 are pictorial diagrams illustrating boundaries used to define geographical regions such as those used in a preferred embodiment of the invisible fence 400.
- Fig. 14 shows a portion 440 of a city, including cross streets 442-454 and a defining boundary 456.
- the boundary 456 divides the map 440 into two portions, one portion above boundary 456, the other portion below.
- Fig. 15 shows a portion 460 of a city, including cross streets (not numbered) and a closed boundary 462 made up of intersecting line segments 464, 466, 468, 470, 472 and 474.
- the boundary 462 divides the city map 460 into two subregions, one subregion defining an area 490 wholly within the boundary 462, and the other subregion defining an area 492 outside the boundary 462.
- Fig. 16 shows a geographical region 480 which includes subregions 482 and 484. Subregion 482 is entirely surrounded by subregion 484, while subregion 484 is enclosed within a pair of concentric closed boundaries 486 and 488.
- the information which defines these geographical regions and boundaries is stored in the storage circuits 410, and serve as one input to the comparitor 412 (Fig. 13).
- the comparitor 412 also receives the location output 432 from the navigational receiver 406.
- the comparitor 412 compares the location of the remote unit 402 with the defined geographical region and defines a relationship between the location and the defined region which is expressed as a positional status.
- the comparitor 412 also receives an input from the second storage circuits 414. These circuits store information defining a predetermined positional status.
- remote unit locations 494 and 496 are illustrated as dots, one location 494 being above the boundary 456, the other location 496 being below the boundary.
- the location 494 is "within a defined geographical region,” and that the location 496 is “outside the defined geographical region.” Assume also that the predetermined positional status is that "locations within the defined region are acceptable.”
- the navigational receiver 406 reports the location 494 for the remote unit. Then the comparitor 412 will define a positional status that "the location of the remote unit relative to the defined region is acceptable.” This positional status will be transmitted to the base station 404 and will not result in activation of the alarm 430.
- the navigational receiver 406 reports the location of the remote unit to be the location 496, and that the other assumptions remain the same. Then the comparitor 412 will define a positional status that "the location of the remote unit relative to the defined region is not acceptable.” This positional status will be transmitted to the base station 404 and will result in activation of the alarm 430.
- Fig. 16 which includes three successive locations 498, 500 and 502, shown linked by a broken line, as for example by movement of the remote unit 402 from location 498 to location 500 to location 502.
- the area outside the boundary 488 defines an "acceptable" subregion.
- the area between the boundaries 488 and 486 defines a "warning" subregion.
- the area 482 inside the boundary 486 defines a "prohibited” subregion.
- the navigational receiver 406 provides three successive locations 498, 500 and 502.
- the comparitor 412 will determine that the location 498 is acceptable and will take no further action.
- the comparitor 412 will determine that the location 500 is within the warning subregion 484 and will activate the remote unit alarm 416 to warn the person whose movements are being monitored that he has entered a warning zone.
- the comparitor 412 will determine that the remote unit has entered a prohibited zone and will activate the mild electric shock circuit 418 which makes contact with the skin of the monitored person through the electrical contacts 420, 422.
- the positional status reported by the remote unit 402 for the successive locations 498, 500 and 502 is "acceptable,” “warning given,” and “enforcement necessary,” respectively.
- no enforcement or warning are given by the remote unit 402.
- the positional status is transmitted to the base station 404. There it is compared with a stored predetermined positional status and used to set an alarm 430 if the positional status is not acceptable.
- the predetermined positional status is stored in storage circuits 428 and the comparison is made by the comparitor 426.
- the preferred embodiment for the storage and comparison circuits is the use of an embedded microprocessor.
- Fig. 17 is a block diagram illustrating a personal alarm system such as the invisible fence of Fig. 13, and designated generally by the numeral 520.
- Personal alarm system 520 includes a remote unit 522 and a base station 524.
- the remote unit 522 includes a radio transmitter 526 and a radio receiver 528 connected to a shared antenna 530.
- the base station 524 includes a radio receiver 532 and a radio transmitter 534 connected to a shared antenna 536 and defining a two-way communication link with the remote unit 522.
- the communication link is direct between the respective transmitters 526, 534 and the corresponding receivers 528, 532.
- Other embodiments include access to existing commercial and private communications networks for completing the communication link between the remote unit 522 and the base station 524.
- Typical networks include a cellular telephone network 538, a wireless communications network 540, and a radio relay network 542.
- Fig. 18 is a block diagram showing an environmental monitoring system for use in fixed locations, designated generally by the numeral 550.
- the environmental monitoring system 550 includes a remote unit 552 and a base station 554.
- the remote unit 552 includes storage circuits 556 for storing information defining the location of the remote unit 552, at least one sensor 558, a radio transmitter 560, and an antenna 562.
- the base station 554 includes an antenna 564, a radio receiver 566, a display 568 for displaying the location of the remote unit 552, a comparitor 570, storage circuits 572 for storing information defining a predetermined sensor status, and an alarm 574.
- the environmental monitoring system 550 is useful for applications in which the remote unit 552 remains in a fixed location which can be loaded into the storage circuits 556 when the remote unit 552 is activated. Such applications would include use in forests for fire perimeter monitoring in which the sensor 558 was a heat sensor, or in monitoring for oil spills when attached to a fixed buoy and the sensor 558 detecting oil.
- the environmental monitoring system 550 offers an alternative to pre- assigned remote unit ID numbers, such as those used in the systems illustrated in Figs. 2 and 3.
- the storage circuits 556 provide an output 576 defining the location of the remote unit
- the comparatitor 570 receives the sensor status 582 and the information defining the predetermined sensor status which is stored in the storage circuits 572. If the comparitor 570 determines that the sensor status indicates an alarm situation, it activates the alarm 574 to alert a base station operator. Fig.
- FIG. 19 is a block diagram which illustrates an alternative embodiment of a personal alarm system in which the remote unit transmits demodulated navigational and precise time- of-day information to the base station, and the base station uses that information to compute the location of the remote unit.
- This alternative embodiment is designated generally by the numeral 600 and includes a remote unit 602 and a base station 604.
- the remote unit 602 includes a navigational receiver 606, a demodulator circuit 608, a precise time-of-day circuit 610, a sensor 612, and a radio transmitter 614.
- the base station 604 includes a radio receiver 616, computational circuits 618 for computing the location of the remote unit 602, a display 620 for displaying the computed location, a second display (can be part of the first display) 622 for displaying a sensor status, a comparitor 624, storage circuits 626 for storing information defining a predetermined sensor status, and an alarm 628.
- the navigational receiver 606 receives navigational information from global positioning system satellites (not shown).
- the raw navigational information is demodulated by the demodulator circuit 608 and the output of the demodulator 608 is connected to the radio transmitter 614 for communication to the base station 604.
- the precise time-of-day circuits 610 provide the time-of-day information needed to compute the actual location of the remote unit based upon the demodulated navigational information. In the case of GPS navigational information, geometric dillusion of precision computations are done at the base station 604 to derive the actual location of the remote unit 602.
- the sensor 612 provides an output signal defining a sensor status.
- the demodulated navigational information, the precise time-of-day information and the sensor status are all connected to the radio transmitter 614 for communication to the base station 604.
- the radio receiver 616 provides the navigational and precise time-of-day information to the computation circuits 618 for determining the actual location.
- the computation is made using an embedded microprocessor.
- the computed location is displayed using the display 620.
- the radio receiver 616 also provides the received sensor status which forms one input to the comparitor 624.
- Stored information defining a predetermined sensor status is provides by the storage circuits 626 as a second input to the comparitor 624. If the received sensor status and the stored sensor status do not agree, the comparitor 624 activates the alarm 628 to alert the base station operator.
- Fig. 20 is a block diagram which illustrates an alternative embodiment of the invisible fence system in which the base station computes the location of the remote unit, and in which the fence definitions are stored at the base station rather than in the remote unit.
- the alternative system is designated generally by the numeral 650 and includes a remote unit 652 and a base station 654.
- the remote unit 652 includes a navigational receiver 656, a demodulator circuit 658, a precise time-of-day circuit 660, a radio transmitter 662, a radio receiver 664, a shared antenna 666, and control status circuits 668.
- the base station 654 includes a radio receiver 670, a radio transmitter 672, a shared antenna 674, computation circuits 676, storage circuits 678, second storage circuits 680, a first comparitor 682, a second comparitor 684, a display 686, an alarm 688, and control circuits 690.
- the navigational receiver 656 provides raw navigational information 692 to the demodulator circuit 658.
- the demodulator circuit 658 demodulates the raw navigational information and provides demodulated navigational information 694 to the radio transmitter 662 for communication to the base station 654.
- the precise time-of-day circuit 660 provides time-of-day information 696 to the radio transmitter 662 for communication to the base station 654.
- the base station radio receiver 670 provides received navigational information 698 and received time-of-day information 700 to the computation circuits 676 for conversion to an actual location 702 of the remote unit 652.
- the storage circuits 678 store information defining a geographical region.
- the first comparitor 682 receives the location 702 and the region defining information 704 and provides a positional status 706, as described above with respect to Figs. 13-16.
- the second storage circuits 680 store information 708 defining a predetermined positional status.
- the second comparitor 684 receives the positional status 706 and the predetermined positional status 708 and provides control output signals 710 based upon the results of the positional status comparison.
- the second comparitor 684 activates the alarm 688 and causes the location 702 to be displayed by the display 686.
- the remote unit includes circuits 668 which provide a means by which the base station 654 can warn the remote unit user or enforce a restriction, as for example, by applying the mild electric shock of the embodiment shown in Fig. 13.
- the second comparitor 684 uses a control signal 710 to activate the control circuits 690 to send a command via the radio transmitter 672 to the remote unit 652 for modifying the remote unit control status. For example, if the remote unit location is within a restricted zone, the base station 654 will command the remote unit 652 to provide an electric shock to enforce the restriction.
Landscapes
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Child & Adolescent Psychology (AREA)
- Business, Economics & Management (AREA)
- Emergency Management (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Computer Networks & Wireless Communication (AREA)
- Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
- Cardiology (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Ocean & Marine Engineering (AREA)
- Alarm Systems (AREA)
- Emergency Alarm Devices (AREA)
- Mobile Radio Communication Systems (AREA)
Abstract
Description
Claims
Priority Applications (14)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
AU40115/95A AU697063B2 (en) | 1994-10-27 | 1995-10-26 | Self-locating remote monitoring systems |
BR9509528A BR9509528A (en) | 1994-10-27 | 1995-10-26 | Personal alarm system invisible fence system and stationary environmental monitor |
EP95944871A EP0850467A4 (en) | 1994-10-27 | 1995-10-26 | Self-locating remote monitoring systems |
CA002202779A CA2202779A1 (en) | 1994-10-27 | 1995-10-26 | Self-locating remote monitoring systems |
KR1019970702749A KR100377686B1 (en) | 1994-10-27 | 1995-10-26 | Remote monitoring system for self-positioning |
JP51472496A JP3485573B2 (en) | 1994-10-27 | 1995-10-26 | Self-searching remote monitoring system |
DK96938706T DK0857341T3 (en) | 1995-10-26 | 1996-10-28 | Self-locating remote device systems |
DE69637617T DE69637617D1 (en) | 1995-10-26 | 1996-10-28 | SELF-POSITIONING REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM |
PCT/US1996/017473 WO1997026634A1 (en) | 1995-10-26 | 1996-10-28 | Self-locating remote monitoring systems |
EP96938706A EP0857341B1 (en) | 1995-10-26 | 1996-10-28 | Self-locating remote monitoring systems |
AT96938706T ATE403204T1 (en) | 1995-10-26 | 1996-10-28 | SELF-POSITIONING REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM |
AU76953/96A AU7695396A (en) | 1995-10-26 | 1996-10-28 | Self-locating remote monitoring systems |
IL12420696A IL124206A (en) | 1995-10-26 | 1996-10-28 | Self-locating remote monitoring systems |
JP9521537A JP2000505216A (en) | 1995-10-26 | 1996-10-28 | Self-searching remote monitoring system |
Applications Claiming Priority (4)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US07/330,901 | 1994-10-27 | ||
US08/330,901 US5461365A (en) | 1994-10-27 | 1994-10-27 | Multi-hazard alarm system using selectable power-level transmission and localization |
US08/547,026 US5650770A (en) | 1994-10-27 | 1995-10-23 | Self-locating remote monitoring systems |
US08/547,026 | 1995-10-23 |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
WO1996013819A1 true WO1996013819A1 (en) | 1996-05-09 |
Family
ID=26987504
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
PCT/US1995/013823 WO1996013819A1 (en) | 1994-10-27 | 1995-10-26 | Self-locating remote monitoring systems |
Country Status (9)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US5650770A (en) |
EP (1) | EP0850467A4 (en) |
JP (1) | JP3485573B2 (en) |
KR (1) | KR100377686B1 (en) |
CN (1) | CN1094227C (en) |
AU (1) | AU697063B2 (en) |
BR (1) | BR9509528A (en) |
CA (1) | CA2202779A1 (en) |
WO (1) | WO1996013819A1 (en) |
Cited By (14)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
EP0816862A2 (en) * | 1996-06-27 | 1998-01-07 | Casio Computer Co., Ltd. | Distress message signal sending device |
EP0849716A2 (en) * | 1996-12-20 | 1998-06-24 | Höhere Technische Lehranstalt Brugg-Windisch | Method and device for monitoringendangered persons by means of automatic alerting |
WO1998046479A1 (en) * | 1997-04-16 | 1998-10-22 | Hansmann Karl Heinz | Electronic emergency call and locating system for rescueing persons in distress |
EP0875875A2 (en) * | 1997-04-04 | 1998-11-04 | Riederer Handels AG | Method and device for alerting auxiliary or surveillance organs |
EP0812763A3 (en) * | 1996-06-14 | 1998-12-16 | SIP - Societa' Italiana per L'esercizio delle Telecomunicazioni P.A. also trading as Telecom Italia S.p.A. | Electronic safety system for sailors on sailing boats |
WO1999012050A1 (en) * | 1997-08-29 | 1999-03-11 | Garcia Martin Pedro Maria | System for the security and position control of persons via satellite |
EP0857341A4 (en) * | 1995-10-26 | 1999-04-07 | Dan Schlager | Self-locating remote monitoring systems |
EP0915442A1 (en) * | 1997-11-06 | 1999-05-12 | Claudio Balzamo | System of personal safeguard |
JPH11250377A (en) * | 1997-02-04 | 1999-09-17 | Masanobu Kujirada | Portable type safety system |
GB2336928A (en) * | 1998-04-30 | 1999-11-03 | Andrew Steven Russell | Man overboard system |
WO2001069563A1 (en) * | 2000-03-11 | 2001-09-20 | Jean Ganiere | System for detecting the proximity of an object or a person |
US6463127B1 (en) | 1998-07-20 | 2002-10-08 | Ameritech Corporation | Method and apparatus for speaker verification and minimal supervisory reporting |
US8095248B2 (en) | 2007-09-04 | 2012-01-10 | Modular Mining Systems, Inc. | Method and system for GPS based navigation and hazard avoidance in a mining environment |
CN106067920A (en) * | 2015-04-22 | 2016-11-02 | 富宸自动控制有限公司 | Portable mobile communication device and reminding method thereof |
Families Citing this family (274)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US6897780B2 (en) | 1993-07-12 | 2005-05-24 | Hill-Rom Services, Inc. | Bed status information system for hospital beds |
US20040113794A1 (en) * | 1994-10-27 | 2004-06-17 | Dan Schlager | Self-locating personal alarm system equipped parachute |
US8280682B2 (en) | 2000-12-15 | 2012-10-02 | Tvipr, Llc | Device for monitoring movement of shipped goods |
NL1000927C2 (en) * | 1995-08-03 | 1997-02-04 | Siemens Nederland | Alarm system. |
US5874914A (en) * | 1995-10-09 | 1999-02-23 | Snaptrack, Inc. | GPS receiver utilizing a communication link |
AU7396596A (en) * | 1995-10-09 | 1997-04-30 | Precision Tracking, Inc. | Method and apparatus for determining the location of an object which may have an obstructed view of the sky |
US6208290B1 (en) | 1996-03-08 | 2001-03-27 | Snaptrack, Inc. | GPS receiver utilizing a communication link |
US5841396A (en) | 1996-03-08 | 1998-11-24 | Snaptrack, Inc. | GPS receiver utilizing a communication link |
US5831574A (en) * | 1996-03-08 | 1998-11-03 | Snaptrack, Inc. | Method and apparatus for determining the location of an object which may have an obstructed view of the sky |
US6519463B2 (en) * | 1996-02-28 | 2003-02-11 | Tendler Cellular, Inc. | Location based service request system |
US6150928A (en) * | 1996-04-24 | 2000-11-21 | Murray; Steve | Multi passenger frequency controlled alarm system |
AU7154400A (en) * | 1996-04-24 | 2001-03-15 | Steve Murray | Multi passenger frequency controlled alarm system |
US20040083035A1 (en) * | 1996-09-25 | 2004-04-29 | Ellis Christ G. | Apparatus and method for automatic vision enhancement in a traffic complex |
US6057759A (en) * | 1996-10-22 | 2000-05-02 | Marsh; Matthew T. | Marine personnel monitoring, overboard detection, alert and rescue system |
US6887707B2 (en) * | 1996-10-28 | 2005-05-03 | University Of Washington | Induction of viral mutation by incorporation of miscoding ribonucleoside analogs into viral RNA |
US6239700B1 (en) * | 1997-01-21 | 2001-05-29 | Hoffman Resources, Inc. | Personal security and tracking system |
US8466795B2 (en) | 1997-01-21 | 2013-06-18 | Pragmatus Mobile LLC | Personal security and tracking system |
US6624754B1 (en) * | 1998-01-20 | 2003-09-23 | Hoffman Resources Llc | Personal security and tracking system |
US6324592B1 (en) | 1997-02-25 | 2001-11-27 | Keystone Aerospace | Apparatus and method for a mobile computer architecture and input/output management system |
AUPO609897A0 (en) * | 1997-04-09 | 1997-05-01 | Commonwealth Scientific And Industrial Research Organisation | Vital signs monitoring system |
US6714895B2 (en) * | 2000-06-28 | 2004-03-30 | A.L. Air Data, Inc. | Lamp monitoring and control unit and method |
US6119076A (en) * | 1997-04-16 | 2000-09-12 | A.L. Air Data, Inc. | Lamp monitoring and control unit and method |
US6035266A (en) | 1997-04-16 | 2000-03-07 | A.L. Air Data, Inc. | Lamp monitoring and control system and method |
US5812056A (en) * | 1997-05-09 | 1998-09-22 | Golden Eagle Electronics Manufactory Ltd. | Child locating and monitoring device |
US6144336A (en) * | 1997-05-19 | 2000-11-07 | Integrated Data Communications, Inc. | System and method to communicate time stamped, 3-axis geo-position data within telecommunication networks |
US6690681B1 (en) * | 1997-05-19 | 2004-02-10 | Airbiquity Inc. | In-band signaling for data communications over digital wireless telecommunications network |
US6493338B1 (en) | 1997-05-19 | 2002-12-10 | Airbiquity Inc. | Multichannel in-band signaling for data communications over digital wireless telecommunications networks |
KR100450947B1 (en) | 1997-07-12 | 2004-12-29 | 삼성전자주식회사 | Method for delivering position information on a lost cellular phone, particularly concerned with delivering a position confirm signal at certain intervals when a cellular phone is lost |
US6560461B1 (en) | 1997-08-04 | 2003-05-06 | Mundi Fomukong | Authorized location reporting paging system |
US6531982B1 (en) * | 1997-09-30 | 2003-03-11 | Sirf Technology, Inc. | Field unit for use in a GPS system |
US5990826A (en) * | 1997-10-07 | 1999-11-23 | Rockwell Science Center, Inc. | Interbuilding and urban canyon extension solution for global positioning systems |
US7010369B2 (en) * | 1997-11-07 | 2006-03-07 | Hill-Rom Services, Inc. | Medical equipment controller |
US5982325A (en) * | 1997-11-24 | 1999-11-09 | Racom Corporation | Method for tracking real time road conditions |
US6271757B1 (en) | 1997-12-19 | 2001-08-07 | Invisible Fence, Inc. | Satellite animal containment system with programmable Boundaries |
US6043748A (en) * | 1997-12-19 | 2000-03-28 | Invisible Fence Company, Inc. | Satellite relay collar and programmable electronic boundary system for the containment of animals |
US6107960A (en) * | 1998-01-20 | 2000-08-22 | Snaptrack, Inc. | Reducing cross-interference in a combined GPS receiver and communication system |
US6313733B1 (en) * | 1998-01-23 | 2001-11-06 | Ricky R. Kyte | Child pager system |
US5900817A (en) * | 1998-02-17 | 1999-05-04 | Olmassakian; Vahe | Child monitoring system |
US6128515A (en) * | 1998-02-27 | 2000-10-03 | Garmin Corporation | Combined global positioning and wireless telephone device |
NL1008662C2 (en) * | 1998-03-20 | 1999-09-21 | Koninkl Kpn Nv | Mobile Localization System. |
US6375612B1 (en) | 1998-03-24 | 2002-04-23 | P. Timothy Guichon | Method and system for monitoring animals |
KR100278853B1 (en) * | 1998-04-21 | 2001-01-15 | 김재훈 | Fire Alarm Radio Transceiver |
AU4206799A (en) * | 1998-06-01 | 1999-12-20 | Masato Imafuku | Electric communication systems |
US5977884A (en) * | 1998-07-01 | 1999-11-02 | Ultradata Systems, Inc. | Radar detector responsive to vehicle speed |
US6114964A (en) * | 1998-08-28 | 2000-09-05 | Geoenvironmental, Inc. | Systems and methods for fenceline air monitoring of airborne hazardous materials |
US6269246B1 (en) | 1998-09-22 | 2001-07-31 | Ppm, Inc. | Location determination using RF fingerprinting |
US6393294B1 (en) | 1998-09-22 | 2002-05-21 | Polaris Wireless, Inc. | Location determination using RF fingerprinting |
US6166642A (en) * | 1999-01-15 | 2000-12-26 | Farshid; Koopal | Electronic tracing system |
US7034690B2 (en) * | 1999-02-09 | 2006-04-25 | Hill-Rom Services, Inc. | Infant monitoring system and method |
US8321124B2 (en) * | 1999-03-31 | 2012-11-27 | C2 Global Technologies, Inc. | Security and tracking system |
US6606556B2 (en) | 1999-03-31 | 2003-08-12 | C2 Global Technologies, Inc. | Security and tracking system |
US6510380B1 (en) | 1999-03-31 | 2003-01-21 | C2 Global Technologies, Inc. | Security and tracking system |
US6889135B2 (en) | 1999-03-31 | 2005-05-03 | C2 Global Technologies, Inc. | Security and tracking system |
US6397133B1 (en) | 1999-04-19 | 2002-05-28 | Palmer Safety Systems, Llc | Vehicle rollover safety system |
US7330150B1 (en) | 1999-05-07 | 2008-02-12 | Garmin Corporation | Combined global positioning system receiver and radio |
US7196659B1 (en) | 1999-05-07 | 2007-03-27 | Garmin Corporation | Combined global positioning system receiver and radio |
US6373430B1 (en) | 1999-05-07 | 2002-04-16 | Gamin Corporation | Combined global positioning system receiver and radio |
US6351221B1 (en) * | 1999-06-15 | 2002-02-26 | Motorola, Inc. | Method and apparatus for distance-based notification in a two-way wireless communication system |
US6441778B1 (en) | 1999-06-18 | 2002-08-27 | Jennifer Durst | Pet locator |
US6172640B1 (en) * | 1999-06-18 | 2001-01-09 | Jennifer Durst | Pet locator |
US6236358B1 (en) * | 1999-06-18 | 2001-05-22 | Jennifer Durst | Mobile object locator |
GB9917559D0 (en) * | 1999-07-27 | 1999-09-29 | Haygrove Tunnels Ltd | Environmental management system |
JP3488144B2 (en) * | 1999-08-24 | 2004-01-19 | 松下電器産業株式会社 | Location notification device |
US6539393B1 (en) * | 1999-09-30 | 2003-03-25 | Hill-Rom Services, Inc. | Portable locator system |
GB9924696D0 (en) * | 1999-10-20 | 1999-12-22 | Lewis Gary | Carbon monoxide safety apparatus |
US6876991B1 (en) | 1999-11-08 | 2005-04-05 | Collaborative Decision Platforms, Llc. | System, method and computer program product for a collaborative decision platform |
US6439941B2 (en) | 1999-11-15 | 2002-08-27 | Mcclure Richard J. | Automated fail-safe sea rescue flotation system |
US6300875B1 (en) * | 1999-11-22 | 2001-10-09 | Mci Worldcom, Inc. | Method and apparatus for high efficiency position information reporting |
US6614349B1 (en) | 1999-12-03 | 2003-09-02 | Airbiquity Inc. | Facility and method for tracking physical assets |
US6516198B1 (en) | 1999-12-06 | 2003-02-04 | Tendler Cellular Inc | System for location reporting |
US6404388B1 (en) * | 2000-01-21 | 2002-06-11 | At&T Wireless Services, Inc. | Method and apparatus for enhanced 911 location using power control in a wireless system |
DE10005443A1 (en) * | 2000-02-08 | 2001-12-06 | Siemens Gebaeudesicherheit Gmb | Process, system, object detector and location detector for theft protection |
FI20000268A (en) | 2000-02-09 | 2001-08-10 | Benefon Oyj | Location system and procedure |
US6963283B1 (en) * | 2000-02-15 | 2005-11-08 | Gonzalez Thomas A | Child alert system |
US7366522B2 (en) | 2000-02-28 | 2008-04-29 | Thomas C Douglass | Method and system for location tracking |
US7905832B1 (en) | 2002-04-24 | 2011-03-15 | Ipventure, Inc. | Method and system for personalized medical monitoring and notifications therefor |
US7218938B1 (en) | 2002-04-24 | 2007-05-15 | Chung Lau | Methods and apparatus to analyze and present location information |
US7212829B1 (en) | 2000-02-28 | 2007-05-01 | Chung Lau | Method and system for providing shipment tracking and notifications |
US6975941B1 (en) | 2002-04-24 | 2005-12-13 | Chung Lau | Method and apparatus for intelligent acquisition of position information |
US7321774B1 (en) | 2002-04-24 | 2008-01-22 | Ipventure, Inc. | Inexpensive position sensing device |
GB0005593D0 (en) * | 2000-03-09 | 2000-05-03 | Ascot Management Solutions Ltd | Monitoring system |
FR2806508A1 (en) * | 2000-03-20 | 2001-09-21 | Michel Scicluna | Surveillance system for person near water includes position and humidity detector worn by person, linked to signal transmitter |
US6388612B1 (en) * | 2000-03-26 | 2002-05-14 | Timothy J Neher | Global cellular position tracking device |
GB0010382D0 (en) * | 2000-04-29 | 2000-06-14 | Safe Marine Limited | Miniature Electronic personal locator beacon |
US6509830B1 (en) | 2000-06-02 | 2003-01-21 | Bbnt Solutions Llc | Systems and methods for providing customizable geo-location tracking services |
US6542080B2 (en) * | 2000-06-10 | 2003-04-01 | Phillip R. Page | Monitoring device to prevent separation |
US6559620B2 (en) | 2001-03-21 | 2003-05-06 | Digital Angel Corporation | System and method for remote monitoring utilizing a rechargeable battery |
US6847892B2 (en) * | 2001-10-29 | 2005-01-25 | Digital Angel Corporation | System for localizing and sensing objects and providing alerts |
US6714789B1 (en) | 2000-09-18 | 2004-03-30 | Sprint Spectrum, L.P. | Method and system for inter-frequency handoff and capacity enhancement in a wireless telecommunications network |
US6801850B1 (en) | 2000-10-30 | 2004-10-05 | University Of Illionis - Chicago | Method and system for tracking moving objects |
US7610150B1 (en) * | 2000-11-10 | 2009-10-27 | Rothar Enterprises, Inc. | Route data base generation procedures and systems, processes and products relating thereto |
US7194278B1 (en) | 2000-11-20 | 2007-03-20 | Sprint Spectrum L.P. | Method and system for managing device functions based on location |
GB0029392D0 (en) * | 2000-12-01 | 2001-01-17 | Rue De Int Ltd | Security tag |
US7015814B2 (en) * | 2000-12-01 | 2006-03-21 | De La Rue International Limited | Security tag |
AR031786A1 (en) * | 2000-12-11 | 2003-10-01 | Basf Ag | 5 - ((PIRAZOL-4-IL) CARBONIL) BENZAZOLONAS |
US6545606B2 (en) | 2001-01-25 | 2003-04-08 | The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Navy | Device and method for alerting to the need to recover something, identifying it, and determining its location for purposes of recovery |
AU2002255750B2 (en) * | 2001-03-12 | 2005-09-15 | Eureka Technologies Partners, Llc | Article locator system |
GB0107522D0 (en) * | 2001-03-26 | 2001-05-16 | C M Hammar Utveckling Ab | A closed user group alarm management system with a global distress search and rescue fallback facility |
US7433682B1 (en) | 2001-04-04 | 2008-10-07 | Sprint Spectrum L.P. | Method and system for providing location based information to a mobile station |
US7260415B1 (en) | 2001-05-31 | 2007-08-21 | Sprint Spectrum L.P. | Method and system for location-based power control in wireless communications |
US7200652B2 (en) * | 2001-07-16 | 2007-04-03 | International Business Machines Corporation | Method and system for providing automatic notification of end of lease of computers and their locations |
US7092722B1 (en) | 2001-07-26 | 2006-08-15 | Sprint Spectrum L.P. | Method and system for establishing mobile station active set based on mobile station location |
US6747556B2 (en) | 2001-07-31 | 2004-06-08 | Medtronic Physio-Control Corp. | Method and system for locating a portable medical device |
US6894612B2 (en) * | 2001-09-27 | 2005-05-17 | Audio Alert, Llc | Monitoring method and system |
GB2382909A (en) * | 2001-10-17 | 2003-06-11 | Dean Mcdonald Murray | Personal distance and water immersion safety alarm |
US7142900B1 (en) | 2001-11-01 | 2006-11-28 | Garmin Ltd. | Combined global positioning system receiver and radio |
US9182238B2 (en) | 2002-04-24 | 2015-11-10 | Ipventure, Inc. | Method and apparatus for intelligent acquisition of position information |
US9049571B2 (en) | 2002-04-24 | 2015-06-02 | Ipventure, Inc. | Method and system for enhanced messaging |
US6707888B1 (en) * | 2002-05-06 | 2004-03-16 | Sprint Communications Company, L.P. | Location evaluation for callers that place emergency telephone calls over packet networks |
US6774797B2 (en) | 2002-05-10 | 2004-08-10 | On Guard Plus Limited | Wireless tag and monitoring center system for tracking the activities of individuals |
US6958693B2 (en) * | 2002-05-24 | 2005-10-25 | Procter & Gamble Company | Sensor device and methods for using same |
WO2003104835A2 (en) * | 2002-06-01 | 2003-12-18 | Volvo Penta Of The Americas, Inc. | Systems and methods for marine satellite monitoring |
US6873256B2 (en) | 2002-06-21 | 2005-03-29 | Dorothy Lemelson | Intelligent building alarm |
US7783423B2 (en) * | 2002-08-15 | 2010-08-24 | Trimble Navigation Limited | Position determination system and method |
US7050907B1 (en) * | 2002-08-15 | 2006-05-23 | Trimble Navigation Limited | Method and system for controlling an electronic device |
US7313476B2 (en) * | 2002-08-15 | 2007-12-25 | Trimble Navigation Limited | Method and system for controlling a valuable movable item |
US7453355B2 (en) * | 2002-08-15 | 2008-11-18 | Trimble Navigation Limited | Method and system for controlling an electronic device |
US7263441B1 (en) | 2004-08-18 | 2007-08-28 | Trimble Navigation Limited | Method and system for controlling an electronic device |
US20040036597A1 (en) * | 2002-08-20 | 2004-02-26 | Bluespan, L.L.C. | Directional finding system implementing a rolling code |
US20040039609A1 (en) * | 2002-08-22 | 2004-02-26 | Sarah Burkitt | System and method for payment of insurance premiums for vessels |
CA2433314C (en) * | 2002-08-23 | 2007-03-27 | Firemaster Oilfield Services Inc. | Apparatus system and method for gas well site monitoring |
US6816782B1 (en) | 2002-10-10 | 2004-11-09 | Garmin Ltd. | Apparatus, systems and methods for navigation data transfer between portable devices |
US7751826B2 (en) * | 2002-10-24 | 2010-07-06 | Motorola, Inc. | System and method for E911 location privacy protection |
US6768450B1 (en) | 2002-11-07 | 2004-07-27 | Garmin Ltd. | System and method for wirelessly linking a GPS device and a portable electronic device |
FR2847059B1 (en) * | 2002-11-13 | 2005-02-25 | Ecri Electronic | SECURITY SYSTEM FOR PERSONS LIKELY TO BE IMMERED |
NL1022434C2 (en) * | 2003-01-20 | 2004-07-22 | Sensite Solutions B V | Programmable tracing and telemetry system, transmitter and programming station and a method for operating them. |
US11595521B2 (en) | 2003-01-21 | 2023-02-28 | K.Mizra Llc | System for communicating event and location information |
US7184745B2 (en) * | 2003-02-03 | 2007-02-27 | Motorola, Inc. | Wireless receiver operation |
US9818136B1 (en) | 2003-02-05 | 2017-11-14 | Steven M. Hoffberg | System and method for determining contingent relevance |
MXPA05008287A (en) | 2003-02-10 | 2005-09-20 | Nielsen Media Res Inc | Methods and apparatus to adaptively gather audience information data. |
US7119716B2 (en) * | 2003-05-28 | 2006-10-10 | Legalview Assets, Limited | Response systems and methods for notification systems for modifying future notifications |
US6954143B2 (en) * | 2003-05-29 | 2005-10-11 | Crook Gary W | Mobile system for responding to hydrogen sulfide gas at a plurality of remote well sites |
US7196661B2 (en) * | 2003-06-13 | 2007-03-27 | Harvey A Stephen | Security system including a method and system for acquiring GPS satellite position |
NL1023971C2 (en) * | 2003-07-22 | 2005-01-25 | All Our Kids Europ B V | Warning device for e.g. pram, comprises body for placing in part of pram where child sits or lies and containing e.g. methane gas sensor connected to signalling device |
US20060276232A1 (en) * | 2003-08-05 | 2006-12-07 | Engevold Tamara L | Cell phone for the young, elderly and disabled |
WO2005022692A2 (en) | 2003-08-21 | 2005-03-10 | Hill-Rom Services, Inc. | Plug and receptacle having wired and wireless coupling |
FR2862794A1 (en) * | 2003-11-25 | 2005-05-27 | Sarl Alliance Man Et Dev | Persons authentication and traceability permitting system, has micro-programmed device that is integrated with radio frequency identifier and transmits message, corresponding to movement of person, to management supervisor |
IL159838A0 (en) | 2004-01-13 | 2004-06-20 | Yehuda Binder | Information device |
US7305260B2 (en) * | 2004-01-30 | 2007-12-04 | Nokia Corporation | Function specific interchangeable cover piece for a mobile communication device |
US20070153993A1 (en) * | 2004-02-02 | 2007-07-05 | Mobile Reach Media Inc. | Monitoring method and system |
WO2005073938A1 (en) * | 2004-02-02 | 2005-08-11 | Mobile Reach Media Inc. | Monitoring method and system |
US20050200487A1 (en) * | 2004-03-06 | 2005-09-15 | O'donnell Ryan | Methods and devices for monitoring the distance between members of a group |
US7098786B2 (en) * | 2004-07-02 | 2006-08-29 | Motorola, Inc. | Mechanism for providing automatic item coupling with the coupling range determined by context information |
US7319386B2 (en) | 2004-08-02 | 2008-01-15 | Hill-Rom Services, Inc. | Configurable system for alerting caregivers |
US7852208B2 (en) | 2004-08-02 | 2010-12-14 | Hill-Rom Services, Inc. | Wireless bed connectivity |
EP1632787A1 (en) * | 2004-09-02 | 2006-03-08 | International Microtech Corporation | Virtual fence |
US8271093B2 (en) | 2004-09-17 | 2012-09-18 | Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. | Systems and methods for deriving relative physiologic measurements using a backend computing system |
GB2421619B (en) * | 2004-12-09 | 2009-12-23 | Dean John William Corrigan | A communications system |
US7908080B2 (en) | 2004-12-31 | 2011-03-15 | Google Inc. | Transportation routing |
WO2006076498A2 (en) | 2005-01-13 | 2006-07-20 | Welch Allyn, Inc. | Vital signs monitor |
US7508810B2 (en) | 2005-01-31 | 2009-03-24 | Airbiquity Inc. | Voice channel control of wireless packet data communications |
FR2881837B1 (en) * | 2005-02-10 | 2007-04-06 | Stephane Leal | DEVICE FOR SIGNALING AND LOCATING AN INDIVIDUAL TO THE SEA AND METHOD FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION |
US7636322B1 (en) | 2005-03-07 | 2009-12-22 | Sprint Spectrum L.P. | Method and system for management of RF access probes based on RF conditions |
US8031067B2 (en) * | 2005-03-09 | 2011-10-04 | Stephen Jay Greenberg | Tracking system and portable virtual fence |
US7411492B2 (en) * | 2005-03-09 | 2008-08-12 | Stephen Jay Greenberg | Pet tracking systems, other tracking systems, and portable virtual fence |
US7398153B2 (en) * | 2005-03-31 | 2008-07-08 | Trimble Navigation Limited | Portable motion-activated position reporting device |
US7353034B2 (en) | 2005-04-04 | 2008-04-01 | X One, Inc. | Location sharing and tracking using mobile phones or other wireless devices |
US20060219783A1 (en) * | 2005-04-05 | 2006-10-05 | Apsrfid, Llc | RFID tag system for an item between two locations |
EP2175434A1 (en) | 2005-04-06 | 2010-04-14 | Omnilink Systems, Inc. | System and method for tracking monitoring, collecting, reporting and communicating with the movement of individuals |
ES2369039T3 (en) | 2005-05-06 | 2011-11-24 | Omnilink Systems, Inc. | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MONITORING THE MOVEMENT OF INDIVIDUALS AND PROPERTY. |
US8712422B1 (en) | 2005-05-18 | 2014-04-29 | Sprint Spectrum L.P. | Dynamic allocation of access channels based on access channel occupancy in a cellular wireless communication system |
US7330122B2 (en) | 2005-08-10 | 2008-02-12 | Remotemdx, Inc. | Remote tracking and communication device |
US7460019B2 (en) * | 2005-09-06 | 2008-12-02 | Henderson Penny S | Personal locator system |
US20070072676A1 (en) * | 2005-09-29 | 2007-03-29 | Shumeet Baluja | Using information from user-video game interactions to target advertisements, such as advertisements to be served in video games for example |
US8874477B2 (en) | 2005-10-04 | 2014-10-28 | Steven Mark Hoffberg | Multifactorial optimization system and method |
US20070109135A1 (en) * | 2005-11-03 | 2007-05-17 | Dogwatch Inc. | Transmitter loop monitor |
US7911348B2 (en) * | 2005-12-09 | 2011-03-22 | Bee Cave, LLC. | Methods for refining patient, staff and visitor profiles used in monitoring quality and performance at a healthcare facility |
US7786874B2 (en) | 2005-12-09 | 2010-08-31 | Samarion, Inc. | Methods for refining patient, staff and visitor profiles used in monitoring quality and performance at a healthcare facility |
US20080021731A1 (en) * | 2005-12-09 | 2008-01-24 | Valence Broadband, Inc. | Methods and systems for monitoring patient support exiting and initiating response |
US20070132597A1 (en) * | 2005-12-09 | 2007-06-14 | Valence Broadband, Inc. | Methods and systems for monitoring patient support exiting and initiating response |
US20070288263A1 (en) * | 2005-12-09 | 2007-12-13 | Valence Broadband, Inc. | Methods and systems for monitoring quality and performance at a healthcare facility |
US7761310B2 (en) | 2005-12-09 | 2010-07-20 | Samarion, Inc. | Methods and systems for monitoring quality and performance at a healthcare facility |
US7525425B2 (en) | 2006-01-20 | 2009-04-28 | Perdiem Llc | System and method for defining an event based on relationship between an object location and a user-defined zone |
WO2007073470A2 (en) | 2005-12-23 | 2007-06-28 | Perdiem, Llc | System and method for defining an event based on a relationship between an object location and a user-defined zone |
CN1991304B (en) * | 2005-12-30 | 2011-03-16 | 财团法人工业技术研究院 | Physiological sensing device having guiding function |
US7925320B2 (en) | 2006-03-06 | 2011-04-12 | Garmin Switzerland Gmbh | Electronic device mount |
EP1837673B1 (en) * | 2006-03-22 | 2015-10-14 | Airbus DS GmbH | Apparatus and process for a global navigation satellite system meeting safety of live performance requirements |
MX2007015979A (en) | 2006-03-31 | 2009-04-07 | Nielsen Media Res Inc | Methods, systems, and apparatus for multi-purpose metering. |
US7924934B2 (en) | 2006-04-07 | 2011-04-12 | Airbiquity, Inc. | Time diversity voice channel data communications |
US20070252693A1 (en) * | 2006-05-01 | 2007-11-01 | Jocelyn Janson | System and method for surveilling a scene |
US7737841B2 (en) | 2006-07-14 | 2010-06-15 | Remotemdx | Alarm and alarm management system for remote tracking devices |
US7936262B2 (en) | 2006-07-14 | 2011-05-03 | Securealert, Inc. | Remote tracking system with a dedicated monitoring center |
US8797210B2 (en) | 2006-07-14 | 2014-08-05 | Securealert, Inc. | Remote tracking device and a system and method for two-way voice communication between the device and a monitoring center |
US7696887B1 (en) | 2006-10-25 | 2010-04-13 | Arturo Echavarria | Person tracking and communication system |
US7991408B2 (en) * | 2006-12-05 | 2011-08-02 | Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. | Use of local position fix when remote position fix is unavailable |
US20090090167A1 (en) * | 2006-12-22 | 2009-04-09 | Groves Bruce D | Methods and Systems for Analysis, Reporting and Display of Environmental Data |
US8485019B2 (en) * | 2006-12-22 | 2013-07-16 | Bruce D. Groves | Methods and systems for analysis, reporting and display of environmental data |
US20080148816A1 (en) * | 2006-12-22 | 2008-06-26 | Groves Bruce D | Air monitoring system and method |
US8115621B2 (en) * | 2007-05-01 | 2012-02-14 | Yoganand Rajala | Device for tracking the movement of individuals or objects |
US9156167B2 (en) | 2007-05-15 | 2015-10-13 | Trimble Navigation Limited | Determining an autonomous position of a point of interest on a lifting device |
US8797214B2 (en) * | 2007-07-06 | 2014-08-05 | Qualcomm Incorporated | Tracking implementing geopositioning and local modes |
US8195204B1 (en) | 2007-07-25 | 2012-06-05 | Sprint Spectrum L.P. | Method and apparatus for scanning sectors in order of distance from mobile station |
US7881263B1 (en) | 2007-07-31 | 2011-02-01 | Sprint Spectrum L.P. | Method for use of azimuth and bearing data to select a serving sector for a mobile station |
US7961093B2 (en) * | 2007-08-09 | 2011-06-14 | Board Of Regents, The University Of Texas System | Wireless sensor system and method |
US20090044332A1 (en) * | 2007-08-13 | 2009-02-19 | Valence Broadband, Inc. | Height adjustable patient support platforms |
US20090044334A1 (en) * | 2007-08-13 | 2009-02-19 | Valence Broadband, Inc. | Automatically adjusting patient platform support height in response to patient related events |
US7868740B2 (en) | 2007-08-29 | 2011-01-11 | Hill-Rom Services, Inc. | Association of support surfaces and beds |
US8461968B2 (en) | 2007-08-29 | 2013-06-11 | Hill-Rom Services, Inc. | Mattress for a hospital bed for use in a healthcare facility and management of same |
US8006649B2 (en) * | 2007-09-14 | 2011-08-30 | Dogwatch Inc. | Animal control system having correction monitor |
US8144000B2 (en) * | 2007-09-26 | 2012-03-27 | Trimble Navigation Limited | Collision avoidance |
US8103438B2 (en) | 2007-09-26 | 2012-01-24 | Trimble Navigation Limited | Method and system for automatically directing traffic on a site |
CN101809979B (en) | 2007-10-20 | 2014-02-19 | 爱尔比奎特公司 | Data communication method for vehicle |
US20090102654A1 (en) * | 2007-10-22 | 2009-04-23 | Optimal Innovations Inc. | Systems and methods for operating a surveillance system |
US8082160B2 (en) | 2007-10-26 | 2011-12-20 | Hill-Rom Services, Inc. | System and method for collection and communication of data from multiple patient care devices |
US7987069B2 (en) * | 2007-11-12 | 2011-07-26 | Bee Cave, Llc | Monitoring patient support exiting and initiating response |
US20090289785A1 (en) * | 2007-12-19 | 2009-11-26 | Ellen Leonard | GPS Tracking System for Individuals, Pets or Possessions |
US20100328106A1 (en) * | 2007-12-31 | 2010-12-30 | Marine Rescue Technologies Limited | Emergency devices |
US8140107B1 (en) | 2008-01-04 | 2012-03-20 | Sprint Spectrum L.P. | Method and system for selective power control of wireless coverage areas |
US8081108B2 (en) * | 2008-01-07 | 2011-12-20 | Trimble Navigation Limited | Autonomous projection of global navigation satellite orbits |
US8046625B2 (en) | 2008-02-22 | 2011-10-25 | Hill-Rom Services, Inc. | Distributed fault tolerant architecture for a healthcare communication system |
US8232876B2 (en) | 2008-03-07 | 2012-07-31 | Securealert, Inc. | System and method for monitoring individuals using a beacon and intelligent remote tracking device |
US7898409B2 (en) * | 2008-04-09 | 2011-03-01 | Trimble Navigation Limited | Circuit for exclusion zone compliance |
US8054181B2 (en) * | 2008-04-09 | 2011-11-08 | Trimble Navigation Limited | Terrestial-signal based exclusion zone compliance |
US8224518B2 (en) * | 2008-08-18 | 2012-07-17 | Trimble Navigation Limited | Automated recordation of crane inspection activity |
US8514058B2 (en) * | 2008-08-18 | 2013-08-20 | Trimble Navigation Limited | Construction equipment component location tracking |
US7911379B2 (en) | 2008-08-18 | 2011-03-22 | Trimble Navigation Limited | Construction equipment component location tracking |
US7983310B2 (en) | 2008-09-15 | 2011-07-19 | Airbiquity Inc. | Methods for in-band signaling through enhanced variable-rate codecs |
US8594138B2 (en) | 2008-09-15 | 2013-11-26 | Airbiquity Inc. | Methods for in-band signaling through enhanced variable-rate codecs |
US20100070179A1 (en) * | 2008-09-17 | 2010-03-18 | Cameron John F | Providing an autonomous position of a point of interest to a lifting device to avoid collision |
US8760520B2 (en) * | 2008-11-10 | 2014-06-24 | Eduard Levin | System and method for tracking and monitoring personnel and equipment |
US8073440B2 (en) | 2009-04-27 | 2011-12-06 | Airbiquity, Inc. | Automatic gain control in a personal navigation device |
US8418039B2 (en) | 2009-08-03 | 2013-04-09 | Airbiquity Inc. | Efficient error correction scheme for data transmission in a wireless in-band signaling system |
US8509699B1 (en) | 2009-09-22 | 2013-08-13 | Sprint Spectrum L.P. | Method and system for adjusting access parameters in response to surges in paging buffer occupancy |
US8249865B2 (en) | 2009-11-23 | 2012-08-21 | Airbiquity Inc. | Adaptive data transmission for a digital in-band modem operating over a voice channel |
US8325061B2 (en) * | 2010-01-07 | 2012-12-04 | Emilcott Associates, Inc. | System and method for mobile environmental measurements and displays |
CN102141623A (en) * | 2010-01-28 | 2011-08-03 | 康佳集团股份有限公司 | Remote controller and distance reminding method thereof |
US8489113B2 (en) * | 2010-02-09 | 2013-07-16 | Omnilink Systems, Inc. | Method and system for tracking, monitoring and/or charging tracking devices including wireless energy transfer features |
US8779924B2 (en) | 2010-02-19 | 2014-07-15 | Hill-Rom Services, Inc. | Nurse call system with additional status board |
US8514070B2 (en) | 2010-04-07 | 2013-08-20 | Securealert, Inc. | Tracking device incorporating enhanced security mounting strap |
US8620625B2 (en) | 2010-07-30 | 2013-12-31 | Hill-Rom Services, Inc. | Above bed sensor |
US8478275B1 (en) | 2010-08-05 | 2013-07-02 | Sprint Spectrum L.P. | Conditional assignment of connection identifiers to help avoid communication errors |
US8907287B2 (en) * | 2010-12-01 | 2014-12-09 | Hill-Rom Services, Inc. | Patient monitoring system |
US8308680B1 (en) * | 2011-04-26 | 2012-11-13 | Medtronic Minimed, Inc. | Selective alarms for an infusion device |
US8670425B1 (en) | 2011-08-09 | 2014-03-11 | Sprint Spectrum L.P. | Use of past duration of stay as trigger to scan for wireless coverage |
US20130054159A1 (en) | 2011-08-31 | 2013-02-28 | E. Strode Pennebaker | Wireless tank level monitoring system |
US8848825B2 (en) | 2011-09-22 | 2014-09-30 | Airbiquity Inc. | Echo cancellation in wireless inband signaling modem |
US8717161B1 (en) | 2011-11-21 | 2014-05-06 | Crook W. Gary | Lockout for hydrogen sulfide monitoring system |
US9008853B2 (en) * | 2011-12-07 | 2015-04-14 | GM Global Technology Operations LLC | Vehicle operator identification and operator-configured services |
US9215578B2 (en) | 2012-01-27 | 2015-12-15 | Omnilink Systems, Inc. | Monitoring systems and methods |
US9295390B2 (en) | 2012-03-02 | 2016-03-29 | Hill-Rom Services, Inc. | Facial recognition based monitoring systems and methods |
US9019117B1 (en) | 2012-04-16 | 2015-04-28 | Gary W. Crook | Hydrogen sulfide alarm methods |
US9411934B2 (en) | 2012-05-08 | 2016-08-09 | Hill-Rom Services, Inc. | In-room alarm configuration of nurse call system |
US9282366B2 (en) | 2012-08-13 | 2016-03-08 | The Nielsen Company (Us), Llc | Methods and apparatus to communicate audience measurement information |
CN103632496B (en) * | 2012-08-27 | 2016-05-25 | 联想(北京)有限公司 | A kind of electronic equipment alarm method and electronic equipment |
GB2506128B (en) * | 2012-09-20 | 2016-03-16 | Succorfish M2M Ltd | Positioning system tracking device and associated system |
US9314159B2 (en) | 2012-09-24 | 2016-04-19 | Physio-Control, Inc. | Patient monitoring device with remote alert |
US9526437B2 (en) | 2012-11-21 | 2016-12-27 | i4c Innovations Inc. | Animal health and wellness monitoring using UWB radar |
US10149617B2 (en) | 2013-03-15 | 2018-12-11 | i4c Innovations Inc. | Multiple sensors for monitoring health and wellness of an animal |
US9251687B2 (en) * | 2013-04-19 | 2016-02-02 | Jonathan Thompson | Global positioning system equipped hazard detector and a system for providing hazard alerts thereby |
US10497251B2 (en) | 2013-07-15 | 2019-12-03 | Bluepoint Alert Solutions, Llc | Apparatus, system and methods for providing notifications and dynamic security information during an emergency crisis |
US9514633B2 (en) | 2013-07-15 | 2016-12-06 | Bluepoint Alert Solutions, Llc | Apparatus, system and methods for providing security crisis locations and notifications |
US8666789B1 (en) * | 2013-08-02 | 2014-03-04 | State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company | Bluetooth device to enable data collection for insurance rating purposes |
EP2843636B1 (en) | 2013-08-23 | 2018-06-13 | E.I. Technology | Monitoring and control of alarm systems |
US9830424B2 (en) | 2013-09-18 | 2017-11-28 | Hill-Rom Services, Inc. | Bed/room/patient association systems and methods |
CN103584848B (en) * | 2013-11-27 | 2016-04-13 | 广东佳禾声学科技有限公司 | A kind of Intelligent worn device system |
RU2545526C1 (en) * | 2014-02-19 | 2015-04-10 | Валерий Владимирович Хуторцев | Method for radar location of objects on road network |
KR101416076B1 (en) * | 2014-04-01 | 2014-07-07 | 삼성디지컴(주) | Cctv emergency call system |
US9699499B2 (en) | 2014-04-30 | 2017-07-04 | The Nielsen Company (Us), Llc | Methods and apparatus to measure exposure to streaming media |
US9942412B1 (en) | 2014-09-08 | 2018-04-10 | Sprint Spectrum L.P. | Use of contention-free random-access preamble in paging process |
CN104703147B (en) | 2015-01-15 | 2018-05-18 | 小米科技有限责任公司 | Method for sending information and device |
RU2572809C1 (en) * | 2015-01-27 | 2016-01-20 | Виктория Викторовна Бережная | Method for single-position radar location of mobile radio signal sources on road network |
US9338627B1 (en) | 2015-01-28 | 2016-05-10 | Arati P Singh | Portable device for indicating emergency events |
US10028120B2 (en) | 2015-02-18 | 2018-07-17 | Global Life-Line, Inc. | Identification card holder with personal locator |
CN105043164A (en) * | 2015-06-18 | 2015-11-11 | 深圳市润安科技发展有限公司 | Anti-disengagement system and anti-disengagement method |
US10121357B2 (en) | 2016-02-16 | 2018-11-06 | Honeywell International Inc. | Systems and methods of location based awareness of life safety sensors |
CN106864717B (en) * | 2017-01-23 | 2018-11-09 | 东莞亿动智能科技有限公司 | Underwater propeller and its control system and control method |
WO2018148420A1 (en) | 2017-02-08 | 2018-08-16 | Thiel Joseph A | Building lockdown system |
US11123014B2 (en) | 2017-03-21 | 2021-09-21 | Stryker Corporation | Systems and methods for ambient energy powered physiological parameter monitoring |
CN108011659B (en) * | 2017-10-30 | 2024-02-09 | 歌尔股份有限公司 | Unmanned aerial vehicle communication method and device and unmanned aerial vehicle |
US11911325B2 (en) | 2019-02-26 | 2024-02-27 | Hill-Rom Services, Inc. | Bed interface for manual location |
CN110197570B (en) * | 2019-03-14 | 2021-07-20 | 福建工程学院 | Fishing safety management and emergency rescue detection control system and method |
RU2710471C1 (en) * | 2019-07-18 | 2019-12-26 | федеральное государственное автономное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Северо-Кавказский федеральный университет" | Radio-controlled lock with imitatively protected exchange of commands |
US11176799B2 (en) | 2019-09-10 | 2021-11-16 | Jonathan Thompson | Global positioning system equipped with hazard detector and a system for providing hazard alerts thereby |
EP4221826A1 (en) | 2020-09-30 | 2023-08-09 | Zoll Medical Corporation | Remote monitoring devices and related methods and systems with audible aed signal listening |
Citations (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US3784842A (en) * | 1972-02-03 | 1974-01-08 | F Kremer | Body current activated circuit breaker |
US4598272A (en) * | 1984-08-06 | 1986-07-01 | Cox Randall P | Electronic monitoring apparatus |
US4656463A (en) * | 1983-04-21 | 1987-04-07 | Intelli-Tech Corporation | LIMIS systems, devices and methods |
US4675656A (en) * | 1984-03-16 | 1987-06-23 | Narcisse Bernadine O | Out-of-range personnel monitor and alarm |
US5043736A (en) * | 1990-07-27 | 1991-08-27 | Cae-Link Corporation | Cellular position locating system |
US5381129A (en) * | 1994-03-23 | 1995-01-10 | Radio Systems, Inc. | Wireless pet containment system |
US5461390A (en) * | 1994-05-27 | 1995-10-24 | At&T Ipm Corp. | Locator device useful for house arrest and stalker detection |
Family Cites Families (35)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US4665385A (en) * | 1985-02-05 | 1987-05-12 | Henderson Claude L | Hazardous condition monitoring system |
US4819860A (en) * | 1986-01-09 | 1989-04-11 | Lloyd D. Lillie | Wrist-mounted vital functions monitor and emergency locator |
WO1987006748A1 (en) * | 1986-04-23 | 1987-11-05 | F.B. NUTTER ENTERPRISES, INC. d/b/a CORTREX ELECTR | Remote monitoring and alarm system |
US4785291A (en) * | 1987-03-06 | 1988-11-15 | Hawthorne Candy C | Distance monitor especially for child surveillance |
US4777478A (en) * | 1987-05-06 | 1988-10-11 | Gordon S. Hirsch | Apparatus for monitoring persons or the like |
US4952928A (en) * | 1988-08-29 | 1990-08-28 | B. I. Incorporated | Adaptable electronic monitoring and identification system |
US4899135A (en) * | 1988-12-05 | 1990-02-06 | Mehdi Ghahariiran | Child monitoring device |
US5086391A (en) * | 1989-02-24 | 1992-02-04 | Chambers Bryan R | Remote controller for activating speech messages and for contacting emergency services |
JPH082029B2 (en) * | 1989-10-27 | 1996-01-10 | 日産自動車株式会社 | In-vehicle GPS receiver |
US5047750A (en) * | 1990-03-09 | 1991-09-10 | Hector Larry F | Non-intrusive infant security system |
US5025247A (en) * | 1990-04-09 | 1991-06-18 | Banks James C | Portable emergency alert system |
US5043702A (en) * | 1990-05-09 | 1991-08-27 | Kuo Chun Chang | Luggage with alarm device |
US5347274A (en) * | 1990-05-17 | 1994-09-13 | At/Comm Incorporated | Hazardous waste transport management system |
US5115223A (en) * | 1990-09-20 | 1992-05-19 | Moody Thomas O | Personnel location monitoring system and method |
US5225842A (en) * | 1991-05-09 | 1993-07-06 | Navsys Corporation | Vehicle tracking system employing global positioning system (gps) satellites |
US5202829A (en) * | 1991-06-10 | 1993-04-13 | Trimble Navigation Limited | Exploration system and method for high-accuracy and high-confidence level relative position and velocity determinations |
US5119341A (en) * | 1991-07-17 | 1992-06-02 | The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Air Force | Method for extending GPS to underwater applications |
US5379224A (en) * | 1991-11-29 | 1995-01-03 | Navsys Corporation | GPS tracking system |
US5334974A (en) * | 1992-02-06 | 1994-08-02 | Simms James R | Personal security system |
US5319698A (en) * | 1992-02-11 | 1994-06-07 | Boat Buddy Sentry, Ltd. | Security system |
US5223844B1 (en) * | 1992-04-17 | 2000-01-25 | Auto Trac Inc | Vehicle tracking and security system |
US5355140A (en) * | 1992-09-15 | 1994-10-11 | Trimble Navigation Limited | Emergency reporting for marine and airborne vessels |
US5418537A (en) * | 1992-11-18 | 1995-05-23 | Trimble Navigation, Ltd. | Location of missing vehicles |
US5365450A (en) * | 1992-12-17 | 1994-11-15 | Stanford Telecommunications, Inc. | Hybrid GPS/data line unit for rapid, precise, and robust position determination |
US5345244A (en) * | 1993-01-12 | 1994-09-06 | Trimble Navigation Limited | Cordless SPS smart antenna device |
US5311197A (en) * | 1993-02-01 | 1994-05-10 | Trimble Navigation Limited | Event-activated reporting of vehicle location |
US5408238A (en) * | 1993-03-17 | 1995-04-18 | Trimble Navigation Ltd. | Location of overboard person or object or of water-chemical interface |
GB2276479A (en) * | 1993-03-23 | 1994-09-28 | Jason Mager Robert Macwhirter | Anti-loss alarm system |
US5420592A (en) * | 1993-04-05 | 1995-05-30 | Radix Technologies, Inc. | Separated GPS sensor and processing system for remote GPS sensing and centralized ground station processing for remote mobile position and velocity determinations |
US5367306A (en) * | 1993-06-04 | 1994-11-22 | Hollon Blake D | GPS integrated ELT system |
US5438337A (en) * | 1993-09-24 | 1995-08-01 | Northrop Grumman Corporation | Navigation system using re-transmitted GPS |
US5440491A (en) * | 1993-10-19 | 1995-08-08 | Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba | Pseudo GPS signal transmitting system in a base station |
US5422814A (en) * | 1993-10-25 | 1995-06-06 | Trimble Navigation Limited | Global position system receiver with map coordinate system outputs |
US5422816A (en) * | 1994-02-22 | 1995-06-06 | Trimble Navigation Limited | Portable personal navigation tracking system |
US5450344A (en) * | 1994-04-22 | 1995-09-12 | Trimble Navigation Limited | GPS receivers with data ports for the uploading and downloading of absolute position information |
-
1995
- 1995-10-23 US US08/547,026 patent/US5650770A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1995-10-26 CA CA002202779A patent/CA2202779A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 1995-10-26 EP EP95944871A patent/EP0850467A4/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1995-10-26 WO PCT/US1995/013823 patent/WO1996013819A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1995-10-26 JP JP51472496A patent/JP3485573B2/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1995-10-26 KR KR1019970702749A patent/KR100377686B1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1995-10-26 CN CN951959468A patent/CN1094227C/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1995-10-26 BR BR9509528A patent/BR9509528A/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1995-10-26 AU AU40115/95A patent/AU697063B2/en not_active Expired
Patent Citations (8)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US3784842A (en) * | 1972-02-03 | 1974-01-08 | F Kremer | Body current activated circuit breaker |
US4656463A (en) * | 1983-04-21 | 1987-04-07 | Intelli-Tech Corporation | LIMIS systems, devices and methods |
US4675656A (en) * | 1984-03-16 | 1987-06-23 | Narcisse Bernadine O | Out-of-range personnel monitor and alarm |
US4598272A (en) * | 1984-08-06 | 1986-07-01 | Cox Randall P | Electronic monitoring apparatus |
US5043736A (en) * | 1990-07-27 | 1991-08-27 | Cae-Link Corporation | Cellular position locating system |
US5043736B1 (en) * | 1990-07-27 | 1994-09-06 | Cae Link Corp | Cellular position location system |
US5381129A (en) * | 1994-03-23 | 1995-01-10 | Radio Systems, Inc. | Wireless pet containment system |
US5461390A (en) * | 1994-05-27 | 1995-10-24 | At&T Ipm Corp. | Locator device useful for house arrest and stalker detection |
Cited By (19)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
EP0857341A4 (en) * | 1995-10-26 | 1999-04-07 | Dan Schlager | Self-locating remote monitoring systems |
EP0812763A3 (en) * | 1996-06-14 | 1998-12-16 | SIP - Societa' Italiana per L'esercizio delle Telecomunicazioni P.A. also trading as Telecom Italia S.p.A. | Electronic safety system for sailors on sailing boats |
EP0816862A3 (en) * | 1996-06-27 | 1999-06-30 | Casio Computer Co., Ltd. | Distress message signal sending device |
EP0816862A2 (en) * | 1996-06-27 | 1998-01-07 | Casio Computer Co., Ltd. | Distress message signal sending device |
EP0849716A2 (en) * | 1996-12-20 | 1998-06-24 | Höhere Technische Lehranstalt Brugg-Windisch | Method and device for monitoringendangered persons by means of automatic alerting |
EP0849716A3 (en) * | 1996-12-20 | 1999-08-04 | Höhere Technische Lehranstalt Brugg-Windisch | Method and device for monitoringendangered persons by means of automatic alerting |
JPH11250377A (en) * | 1997-02-04 | 1999-09-17 | Masanobu Kujirada | Portable type safety system |
EP0875875A3 (en) * | 1997-04-04 | 2000-06-28 | Riederer Handels AG | Method and device for alerting auxiliary or surveillance organs |
EP0875875A2 (en) * | 1997-04-04 | 1998-11-04 | Riederer Handels AG | Method and device for alerting auxiliary or surveillance organs |
WO1998046479A1 (en) * | 1997-04-16 | 1998-10-22 | Hansmann Karl Heinz | Electronic emergency call and locating system for rescueing persons in distress |
WO1999012050A1 (en) * | 1997-08-29 | 1999-03-11 | Garcia Martin Pedro Maria | System for the security and position control of persons via satellite |
ES2137116A1 (en) * | 1997-08-29 | 1999-12-01 | Garcia Martin Pedro Maria | System for the security and position control of persons via satellite |
EP0915442A1 (en) * | 1997-11-06 | 1999-05-12 | Claudio Balzamo | System of personal safeguard |
GB2336928A (en) * | 1998-04-30 | 1999-11-03 | Andrew Steven Russell | Man overboard system |
US6463127B1 (en) | 1998-07-20 | 2002-10-08 | Ameritech Corporation | Method and apparatus for speaker verification and minimal supervisory reporting |
WO2001069563A1 (en) * | 2000-03-11 | 2001-09-20 | Jean Ganiere | System for detecting the proximity of an object or a person |
US8095248B2 (en) | 2007-09-04 | 2012-01-10 | Modular Mining Systems, Inc. | Method and system for GPS based navigation and hazard avoidance in a mining environment |
US8816883B2 (en) | 2007-09-04 | 2014-08-26 | Modular Mining Systems, Inc. | Method and system for GPS based navigation and hazard avoidance in a mining environment |
CN106067920A (en) * | 2015-04-22 | 2016-11-02 | 富宸自动控制有限公司 | Portable mobile communication device and reminding method thereof |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
CN1094227C (en) | 2002-11-13 |
AU4011595A (en) | 1996-05-23 |
KR970707521A (en) | 1997-12-01 |
CN1162364A (en) | 1997-10-15 |
EP0850467A4 (en) | 1999-10-13 |
JP2001527663A (en) | 2001-12-25 |
AU697063B2 (en) | 1998-09-24 |
KR100377686B1 (en) | 2003-11-28 |
BR9509528A (en) | 1997-12-30 |
US5650770A (en) | 1997-07-22 |
EP0850467A2 (en) | 1998-07-01 |
JP3485573B2 (en) | 2004-01-13 |
CA2202779A1 (en) | 1996-05-09 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
AU697063B2 (en) | Self-locating remote monitoring systems | |
US6198390B1 (en) | Self-locating remote monitoring systems | |
US5963130A (en) | Self-locating remote monitoring systems | |
US8149112B2 (en) | Multi-hazard alarm system using selectable power-level transmission and localization | |
US5461365A (en) | Multi-hazard alarm system using selectable power-level transmission and localization | |
US20020021231A1 (en) | Voice-activated personal alarm | |
EP0857341B1 (en) | Self-locating remote monitoring systems | |
US9235972B2 (en) | Personal security and tracking system | |
US6239700B1 (en) | Personal security and tracking system | |
US5621388A (en) | System for monitoring and locating a person within a preselected distance from a base-station | |
US5742233A (en) | Personal security and tracking system | |
US6624754B1 (en) | Personal security and tracking system | |
US20060148423A1 (en) | Systems for locating and identifying victims of manmade or natural disasters | |
US20030214411A1 (en) | Apparatus and method for use of a radio locator, tracker and proximity alarm | |
JP2006172431A (en) | Abnormality alarm device | |
GB2382909A (en) | Personal distance and water immersion safety alarm | |
GB2505641A (en) | Proximity monitoring system for children or elderly people |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 95195946.8 Country of ref document: CN |
|
AK | Designated states |
Kind code of ref document: A1 Designated state(s): AM AT AU BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CZ DE DK ES FI GB GE HU JP KE KG KP KR KZ LK LT LU LV MD MG MN MW NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SI SK TJ TT UA UZ VN |
|
CFP | Corrected version of a pamphlet front page | ||
CR1 | Correction of entry in section i |
Free format text: PAT.BUL.21/96 UNDER INID (81) "DESIGNATED STATES",ADD "EUROPEAN PATENT(AT,BE,CH,DE,DK,ES,FR,GB,GR,IE,IT,LU,MC,NL,PT,SE)";DUE TO LATE TRANSMITTAL BY THE RECEIVING OFFICE |
|
DFPE | Request for preliminary examination filed prior to expiration of 19th month from priority date (pct application filed before 20040101) | ||
ENP | Entry into the national phase |
Ref document number: 2202779 Country of ref document: CA Ref document number: 2202779 Country of ref document: CA Kind code of ref document: A |
|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 1019970702749 Country of ref document: KR |
|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 1995944871 Country of ref document: EP |
|
REG | Reference to national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: 8642 |
|
121 | Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application | ||
WWP | Wipo information: published in national office |
Ref document number: 1019970702749 Country of ref document: KR |
|
WWP | Wipo information: published in national office |
Ref document number: 1995944871 Country of ref document: EP |
|
WWG | Wipo information: grant in national office |
Ref document number: 1019970702749 Country of ref document: KR |
|
WWW | Wipo information: withdrawn in national office |
Ref document number: 1995944871 Country of ref document: EP |