WO2010084328A1 - Personal alarm & phone system - Google Patents

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WO2010084328A1
WO2010084328A1 PCT/GB2010/000108 GB2010000108W WO2010084328A1 WO 2010084328 A1 WO2010084328 A1 WO 2010084328A1 GB 2010000108 W GB2010000108 W GB 2010000108W WO 2010084328 A1 WO2010084328 A1 WO 2010084328A1
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Teresa Bernadette Hogan
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  • the present invention relates to a personal distress alarm & phone system.
  • the alarm & phone system is designed for the personal safety of the individual, to be used in a distress situation when personal safety is at risk.
  • the alarm is attached/connected to the outside or the inside of a phone. When the alarm is detached/separated from the phone the alarm is activated.
  • the present invention comprises of two parts, part A is a phone and part B is a distress type alarm having its own power source, there is a direct mechanical connection between the two parts, when the two parts are mechanically connected they are in direct physical contact with each other and have combined together to form as one item and in this state the alarm part is deactivated, the separation of the alarm from the phone will trigger activation of the distress alarm.
  • the alarm sound output is located on the alarm and emits the sound of the alarm or siren in order to gain the attention of passers by.
  • the mechanical connection connects the alarm and the phone such that they are mechanically connected and in direct physical contact with each other (illustrated in the drawings), in this state the alarm part is deactivated and the alarm sound output emits no sound.
  • the mechanical connection creates a single unit comprising of the alarm combined with phone (illustrated in the drawings). Having a personal alarm attached/connected to a phone, provides the user with the convenience and benefit of having both phone and personal alarm as one single compact portable item convenient to carry.
  • the alarm is detached/separated from the phone the sound of the alarm or siren is activated.
  • the alarm sound output is located on the alarm (not on the phone) and in a distress situation the user is still able to make phone calls when the alarm or siren is sounding.
  • the alarm & phone are mechanically connected or attached to each other by plug-in / pull-out, sliding or hinge mechanisms or combinations of these mechanisms.
  • the physical separation of the alarm from the phone triggers the activation of the alarm and other optional additional features and functions to be activated, including light & camera devices, devices to transmit photographic, video, audio, GPS and pre-recorded information.
  • the following specifications have used the example of a mobile phone but they can be applied to any phone such as a work, home phone, car phone, satellite phone, 1 P phone and so on. Examples of the invention will now be described by referring to the drawings in which:- Fig.1 shows a general mobile phone with a port.
  • Fig.2 shows an alarm plugged into a port on a mobile phone.
  • Fig.3 shows an alarm attached/connected by a hinge mechanism to a mobile phone.
  • Fig.4 shows an alarm attached/connected by a sliding mechanism to a mobile phone.
  • Fig.5 shows an alarm inside a compartment which is fixed or plugged into a mobile phone.
  • Fig.6 shows an alarm inside a compartment connected to mobile phone by a hinge mechanism.
  • Fig.7 shows an alarm in a compartment connected to mobile phone by a sliding mechanism.
  • Fig.8 shows an alarm being inserted into a mobile phone.
  • Fig.9 shows an alarm inside a compartment which is being inserted into a mobile phone.
  • Figs.10 & 12 are schematic diagrams of examples of how the circuit inside the alarm is disconnected by a movable component.
  • Figs.11 & 13 are schematic diagrams of examples of how the circuit inside the alarm is connected by a movable component.
  • Fig.14 shows the alarm in a position ready to unclip or slide off the mobile phone.
  • Fig.15 shows the alarm separated from the mobile phone.
  • Fig.16 is a schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit inside the alarm is connected.
  • Fig.17 a side view schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit in alarm is connected.
  • Fig.18 is a side view schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit inside the alarm is disconnected by a movable component opening a switch.
  • Figs.19 & 22 are schematic diagrams of examples of how the circuit inside the alarm is disconnected by a rod pushing a switch open.
  • Figs.20 & 23 are schematic diagrams of examples of how the circuit inside the alarm is connected by the removal of a rod.
  • Fig.21 shows a mobile phone with a rod folded along the side of the mobile phone.
  • Fig.24 shows the front view of a mobile phone with alarm attached by sliding mechanism.
  • Fig.25 shows the back view of a mobile phone with alarm detached/separated with schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit inside the alarm is connected by removing a rod.
  • Fig.26 shows back view of phone with alarm attached/connected and a schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit in the alarm is disconnected by a rod pushing a switch open.
  • Fig.27 shows a compartment with a rod fixed inside, a detached alarm with a small opening and a schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit is connected by removing a rod.
  • Fig.28 shows a compartment with a rod fixed inside, an attached/connected alarm and a schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit in the alarm is disconnected by the rod.
  • Fig.29 shows a compartment and a separated alarm with movable component and a schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit in the alarm is connected by a movable component.
  • Fig.30 shows a compartment with attached/connected alarm and a schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit in the alarm is disconnected by a movable component.
  • Fig.31 shows a phone separated/detached from the alarm.
  • Fig.32 shows alarm, with additional features and technical functions, separated from phone.
  • Figs. 33 to 50 inclusive show further developments of the alarm & phone system.
  • the following specifications use a siren, the alarm sound is not restricted to be produced by a siren, any alarm sound that can be incorporated in the design will be applicable.
  • the alarms 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 15, 16, 20, 36 & 37 are attached/connected to a phone at any convenient site on or within the phone and are powered by an internal battery and activated when detached/separated from the phone. Upon separation the internal circuit, with battery and siren, is connected by a switch and the siren is set off.
  • the schematic diagrams of the internal circuitry of the alarm & phone system refer to a very simple circuit and illustrate the rod device and the movable component device. More elaborate components and devices can be used to activate the alarm as follows.
  • the alarm & phone system with internal circuitry have modifications & arrangements such that the alarm is triggered by various types of switch devices and/or sensor devices that detect the physical change that occurs when the alarm is separated/detached from the phone.
  • One such modification & arrangement is whereby the alarm & phone system has a hall switch incorporated into the design as a trigger for the alarm to sound, whereby the phone is equipped with a magnet and when the alarm is connected to the phone the installation position of the magnet corresponds to the position of the hall switch.
  • Alarm 3 is plugged into port 2, on the outside of phone 1 (see figs.1 & 2).
  • Alarm 3 is modified to either plug into existing ports or new ports built onto the outside or inside of the phone 1. Existing ports that are used for charging the phone or other purposes are options also available to accommodate this type of alarm 3.
  • Alarm 3 is activated when it is detached/separated from the mobile phone 1 by unplugging it or releasing it from the port 2.
  • Alarm 5 is attached/connected to the outside or inside of phone 1 by hinge mechanism 4 (see fig.3). Alarm 5 is activated when detached/separated from phone 1 at hinge 4. Alarm 5 slides off hinge 4. Other variations are alarm 5 being unplugged, undipped or released from hinge 4.
  • Alarm 7 is attached/connected to the outside or inside of phone 1 by the sliding mechanism 6 (see fig. 4). Alarm 7 is activated when detached/separated from phone 1 at sliding mechanism 6. Other variations are to unplug, unclip or release alarm 7 from sliding mechanism 6.
  • Alarm 8 is contained in compartment 9 which is fixed or plugged into the outside or inside of phone 1 (see fig.5). Alarm 8 is activated when detached/separated from phone 1 by taking it out of compartment 9.
  • a sliding mechanism, hinge mechanism, release button or combination of these can be used to separate alarm 8 from compartment 9 and are optional features.
  • Alarm 12 is contained in compartment 11 which is connected to the outside or inside of phone 1 by hinge mechanism 10 (see fig.6). Alarm 12 is activated when detached/separated from phone 1 by taking it out of compartment 11.
  • a sliding mechanism, hinge mechanism, release button or combination of these can be used to separate alarm 12 from compartment 11.
  • Alarm 15 is contained in compartment 14 which is connected to the outside or inside of phone 1 by a sliding mechanism 13 (see fig.7). The alarm 15 is activated when detached/separated from phone 1 by taking it out of compartment 14.
  • a sliding mechanism, hinge mechanism, release button or combination of these can be used to separate alarm 15 from compartment 14.
  • Phone 1 can be internally modified to accommodate an empty space or chamber 18 (see fig.8).
  • Alarm 16 is an example of an alarm designed to occupy this empty space or chamber 18.
  • Alarm 16 is inserted into chamber 18 through opening 17.
  • Chamber 18 is designed with a mechanism activating alarm 16 as it leaves chamber 18 and deactivating alarm 16 as it enters chamber 18. This mechanism can be a plug-in, sliding, hinge, release button or combination.
  • Alarm 20 is contained within compartment 19 which is inserted into phone 1 (see fig.9). To access alarm 20, compartment 19 slides out or is pulled out or released by a release button. Alarm 20 is activated by taking it out of compartment 19 or by another release button.
  • Combinations of sliding mechanisms, hinge mechanisms, plug-in/pull-out mechanisms and release buttons are used to access compartment 19 and alarm 20 and activate the alarm 20.
  • the following descriptions and diagrams illustrate how the physical separation of the alarm & phone system can directly trigger the activation of the alarm with reference to a movable component device and a rod device to illustrate the mechanics of the design but not to restrict the design to only be operable by these devices.
  • the alarm & phone system with internal circuitry has modifications and arrangements such that it can be triggered by various types of switch devices and/or sensor devices that are required to detect the physical change that occurs as a result of the alarm being separated/detached from the phone.
  • the alarm has alarm sound output which emits the sound.
  • the alarm has internal circuit with battery, switch and siren.
  • the siren is indicated by the symbol S .
  • a movable component opens the switch and disconnects the circuit in the alarm.
  • the switch closes and the circuit is connected and the siren is set off.
  • the movable component can be pushed out by a spring around it, a spring pushing against it or a spring pushing against the switch and movable component combined.
  • the switch can close with the aid of a spring.
  • Fig.10 is an example of how the circuit is disconnected when alarm 3 is attached/connected to phone 1.
  • a movable component 23 is pushed in and opens the switch when alarm 3 is attached/connected to phone 1.
  • S is disconnected.
  • Fig.11 is an example of how alarm 3 is activated when detached/separated from phone 1.
  • a movable component 23 is pushed out, the switch closes, circuit 22 connecting siren S , is connected and the siren sounds.
  • Fig.12 is an example of how the circuit in alarm 5 is disconnected when alarm 5 is attached/connected to phone 1.
  • the circuit in alarm 5 is disconnected by movable component 24.
  • Alarm 5 is attached/connected by hinge 4 now opened and aligned so alarm 5 can slide off vertically or horizontally and separate from phone 1.
  • Fig.13 is an example of how alarm 5 is activated when detached/separated from phone 1 (not shown). Movable component 24 has been released so circuit 22 in alarm 5 is now connected.
  • Fig.14 shows alarm 7 in position ready to unclip, unplug, slide off or be released from phone 1.
  • Fig.15 shows alarm 7 detached/separated from phone 1 (not shown) and locations on alarm 7 for a movable component to be released.
  • Movable components 25 are pushed out of sliding mechanism 6 when alarm 7 is detached/separated from phone 1. Alternatively a single movable component is positioned at any convenient site such as position 26.
  • Fig.16 shows circuit 22 connected, in alarm 7 detached/separated from phone 1 (not shown).
  • Fig.17 is a side view of alarm 7 detached/separated from phone 1 (not shown) and movable components 25 have been released so circuit 22 is connected.
  • Fig.18 is a side view of alarm 7 attached/connected to phone 1 (not shown) with movable components 25 pushed in and switches open so circuit 21 is disconnected.
  • Alarms 8, 12 & 15 (see figs. 5, 6 & 7) are activated when detached/separated from their respective compartments 9, 11 & 14 that are connected to phone 1.
  • Alarms 8, 12 & 15 are activated as outlined above by movable components such as 23, 24 & 25 (see figs. 10 to 18 inclusive). When alarms 8, 12 & 15 are in compartments 9, 11 & 14 respectively, the movable component is pushed in and the circuit is disconnected in the alarm.
  • Alarms 16 & 20 are activated by the same principles as above for alarms 3, 5, 7, 8, 12 & 15, where a movable component disconnects and connects the internal circuit in the alarm as the alarm is attached/connected and detached/separated from phone 1 respectively.
  • a 'movable component on the alarm' is one mechanism for disconnecting/connecting the circuit in the alarm another is a 'rod fixed on the phone'. Referring to figs.19 to 28 incl.
  • Figs.19 to 26 inclusive show examples of how a rod attached to phone 1 is used to open the switch to disconnect the circuit and close the switch to connect the circuit in alarms 3, 5 & 7.
  • Fig.19 shows alarm 3 attached/connected to phone 1 and circuit 21 is disconnected by rod 27.
  • Fig.20 shows rod 27 on phone 1 and alarm 3 detached/separated from phone 1 with circuit 22 now connected.
  • a small opening 28 is where rod 27 enters alarm 3 to disconnect circuit 22.
  • Fig.21 shows phone 1 with rod 27 folded along the side of phone 1.
  • Fig.22 shows alarm 5 attached/connected to phone 1 by hinge mechanism 4 and circuit 21 is disconnected by rod 29.
  • Fig.23 shows rod 29 on phone 1 and alarm 5 detached/separated from phone 1 with circuit 22 now connected.
  • a small opening 30 is where rod 29 enters alarm 5 to disconnect circuit 22.
  • Fig.24 shows front view of phone 1 with alarm 7 attached/connected, by sliding mechanism 6, behind phone 1.
  • Fig.25 shows back view of phone 1 with alarm 7 detached/separated and circuit 22 connected.
  • Opening 32 (on alarm 7) is where rod 31 (on phone 1) enters alarm 7 to disconnect circuit 22.
  • Fig.26 shows alarm 7 attached/connected to phone 1 and circuit 21 is disconnected by rod 31.
  • Fig.27 shows rod 33 fixed inside compartment 35 similar to compartments 9, 11, 14 & 19. Opening 34 is on alarm 36 similar to alarms 8, 12, 15 & 20.
  • Alarm 36 is detached/separated from compartment 35 which is connected to phone 1 (not shown) circuit 22 is connected.
  • Fig.28 shows alarm 36 inside compartment 35 connected to phone 1 (not shown).
  • Rod 33 has entered opening 34 and pushed open the switch in circuit 21. Circuit 21 is now disconnected.
  • Fig.28 applies to the movable component mechanism where, instead of the rod on the compartment, the movable component is on the alarm. When the alarm is in the compartment the movable component is pushed in and opens the switch that disconnects the circuit.
  • Fig.29 shows compartment 39 similar to compartments 9, 11, 14 & 19 and alarm 37 similar to alarms 8, 12, 15 & 20. Compartment 39 is connected to phone 1 (not shown).
  • Alarm 37 is separated from compartment 39 and has movable component 38.
  • the circuit 22 is connected.
  • Fig.30 shows alarm 37 inside compartment 39 connected to phone 1 (not shown). Movable component 38 has pushed open the switch and disconnected the circuit 21 inside alarm 37.
  • Alarms 16 & 20 are activated by the same principles as above for alarms 3, 5, 7, 8, 12 & 15 where a rod on the phone/compartment disconnects or connects the circuit of the alarm as it is attached/connected or detached/separated from the phone/compartment respectively.
  • Alarms 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 15, 16, 20, 36 & 37 are fitted with a ring pull, a knob, a rope, a twist and pull knob, a catch or some other means to pull the alarm away from the phone 1.
  • a release button could separate the alarms 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 15, 16, 20, 36 & 37 from phone 1.
  • Opening 17 on phone 1 has optional feature of a door which opens by a sliding, hinge, release button or some other mechanism. When this door is open alarm 16 or compartment 19 slides out, is pull-out , is released off a hinge, by a release button or a combination of these.
  • Alarms 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 15, 16, 20, 36 & 37 can be attached/connected to any phone using exactly the same principles, mechanisms and devices as listed and outlined above. Alarms 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 15, 16, 20, 36 & 37 have optional modifications to enable the internal battery to be replaced while the alarm is attached/connected to the phone.
  • Alarms 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 15, 16, 20, 36 & 37 operate from their own independent power supply although this may be of a rechargeable variety in which event a connection may be made from a charging source and the alarm battery may be charged whilst it is connected to the phone.
  • Alarms 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 15, 16, 20, 36 & 37 are deactivated when connected to the phone. If the alarms 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 15, 16, 20, 36 & 37 are not required to be attached/connected to phone 1, they can be inserted into a device designed to disconnect the alarm. This device is modified with additional function of a recharging unit if required.
  • Fig.32 shows alarm 5 with optional modifications & arrangements such as the addition of keypad 52 & associated electronic circuit allowing a code to be entered to arm & disarm the alarm 5, by first entering (say) a four digit number (which has previously been selected and entered by pressing a programme button 56) and thereafter depressing either the arm button 54 or disarm button 55.
  • This feature allows alarm 5 to be separated from phone 1 without activating alarm 5, it is not a device to activate alarm 5 when the phone & alarm system are connected. Only when alarm 5 is detached/separated from the phone 1 is the alarm activated.
  • This optional feature is provided on alarm 5 or on phone 1 requiring only the addition of associated electronic circuit and mechanism capable of deactivating the alarm trigger.
  • the alarm triggered by the movable component device can be designed such that it is possible for the user to deactivate the alarm by pushing in the movable component.
  • the alarm & phone system has optional features with modifications & arrangements such that it comprises of two independent triggers to activate the alarm to sound.
  • One trigger deactivates the alarm easily, for example the movable component designed such that the user can push in the movable component.
  • a second trigger activates the alarm by a different means and is more difficult to deactivate, for example a rod is pulled out and the alarm is deactivated by putting the rod back in.
  • Another option is the second trigger requiring a code to be entered to disarm the alarm which has additional modifications such as keypad and associated electronic circuit (see figure 32).
  • the second trigger corresponding to the difficult to deactivate mode is the appropriate one to use.
  • the alarm & phone system could also include a function to transmit information to a chosen recipient in response to the separation of alarm from the phone. When the alarm is separated from the phone and activated, another device could be activated simultaneously which causes the phone or alarm to set up a video and/or audio transmission and/or to transmit information to a chosen recipient.
  • a switch or sensor device on the phone or alarm that detects the alarm has become separated from the phone could trigger an electrical signal to cause the phone or alarm to dial a predetermined number or call a number already keyed in and held in the memory.
  • This switch or sensor device and transmission function could be incorporated with the phone or the alarm modified to receive and transmit information and/or with video transmission and/or audio transmission functions.
  • the phone or alarm could be modified such that the separation of the alarm from the phone activates a light emitting device to emit light from the phone or the alarm.
  • the phone or alarm could be modified such that the separation of the alarm from the phone activates a camera device to take photograph/s and transmit them to a chosen recipient.
  • a G.P.S. navigator/transceiver could be incorporated on the phone or alarm and used to collect geographical location data which, upon separation of the alarm from the phone is be transmitted to inform a chosen recipient of the position location.
  • a pre-recorded message could be stored on the phone or alarm whereby the separation of the alarm from the phone activates this information to be transmitted to a chosen recipient.
  • Figures 31 shows the phone 1 with all the additional features and technical functions including
  • G.P.S. device/transceiver (not shown) and pre-recording function (not shown).
  • the phone has a light emitter device 42, camera 40, receiver opening 41, transmitter opening 46, display 43, keypad 45 with four-direction/determination key 44.
  • This phone has transmission functions capable of providing video link with video transmission and audio transmission in real-time, transmission of pre-recorded information and G.P.S. information.
  • Figures 32 shows the alarm 5 with all the additional features and technical functions including
  • the alarm has a light emitter device 49, camera 47, receiver opening 48, transmitter opening 53, alarm sound output 50, display 51, keypad 52 with addition of arm button 54, disarm button 55 and programme button 56 enabling deactivation of the alarm.
  • the alarm has transmission functions capable of providing video link with video & audio transmission in real-time, transmission of pre-recorded information and G.P.S. data.
  • the alarm 5 looks like a phone.
  • Phone 1 has internet connection function and electronic mail transmitting/receiving function.
  • Alarm 5 has internet connection function and electronic mail transmitting/receiving function.
  • Phone 1 has light emitter device 42 to emit light.
  • Alarm 5 has light emitter device 49 to emit light.
  • Phone 1 has camera 40 with facility to take photographic image/s and/or video.
  • Alarm 5 has camera 47 with facility to take photographic image/s and/or video.
  • Phone 1 has a position specifying function such as a G.P.S. (Global Positioning System).
  • G.P.S. Global Positioning System
  • Alarm 5 has a position specifying function such as a G.P.S. (Global Positioning System).
  • G.P.S. Global Positioning System
  • Phone 1 has a pre-recording function.
  • Alarm 5 has a pre-recording function.
  • Phone 1 can provide video transmission with video link and/or audio transmission in real time.
  • Alarm5 can provide video transmission with video link and/or audio transmission in real time.
  • a switch or sensor device that detects this separation, triggers activation of the light emitting device 42 to emit light from phone 1.
  • a switch and/or sensor device that detects this separation
  • a switch or sensor device that detects this separation, triggers activation of the light emitter device 49 to emit light from alarm 5.
  • one option would be to have all additional features and technical functions on the phone and on the alarm as illustrated in figures 31 and 32. Furthermore with transmission functions on the phone and on the alarm gives the option of having two chosen recipients/predetermined mail addresses to transmit information to.
  • the variations of the mechanical connections of the phone & alarm system such as the plug- in, hinge, sliding and combinations of these, together with the modifications & arrangements result in a substantial number of variations of the alarm & phone system.
  • the alarm & phone system has developed into a complex system and ultimately with the alarm exhibiting as many features and technical functions as the phone, as such :-
  • the alarm and internal circuitry has arrangements and modifications with the addition of a keypad and associated electronic circuitry and with added features and technical functions that enable the alarm to be used as a phone (similar to the phone part of the alarm & phone system).
  • FIG. 31 & 32 illustrate how the 'phone & alarm system' has developed such that the alarm in fig.32 now takes the form of a modern phone with the added feature of the alarm function and alarm sound output.
  • the 'phone & alarm system' has developed into a 'phone & phone/alarm system', mechanically connected and with alarm function activated by the separation of the phone/alarm from the phone as such:-
  • An alternative arrangement of the present invention is a 'phone & phone/alarm system' that comprises of two parts, part A is a phone and part B is a phone/alarm with distress type alarm function, there is a direct mechanical connection between the two parts, the separation of the part B phone/alarm from the part A phone will trigger activation of the distress alarm in the part B phone/alarm, when the two parts are connected the alarm is deactivated.
  • the resulting figures illustrate how part B phone/alarm is mechanically connected to part A phone and also how, by separating part B phone/alarm from part A phone, the alarm in partB phone/alarm is activated. Furthermore the 'phone & alarm system' is developed and extended to a 'phone & phone & alarm system' i.e. a 'two-phone & alarm system'.
  • the 'two-phone & alarm system' is the same as the 'phone & alarm system' with the addition of an extra phone, as such:-
  • An alternative arrangement of the present invention is a 'two-phone & alarm system' that comprises of two phones and a distress alarm mechanically connected, the separation of the distress alarm from the system will trigger activation of the distress alarm.
  • the 'two-phone & alarm system' is developed further and extended to a 'three- phone & alarm system', a 'four-phone & alarm system', a f ⁇ ve/six/seven/or any number- phone & alarm system i.e. a 'many-phone & alarm system'.
  • the 'many-phone & alarm system' is the same as the 'phone & alarm system' with the addition of extra phones and having a total of more than two, as such:-
  • An alternative arrangement of the present invention is a 'many-phone & alarm system' that comprises of any number of phones and a distress alarm that is mechanically connected to at least one of the said phones, the separation of the distress alarm from the system will trigger activation of the distress alarm.
  • the 'phone & phone/alarm system' is developed further and extended to a 'two- phone & phone/alarm system', 'three-phone & phone/alarm system', 'four-phone & phone/alarm system', a f ⁇ ve/six/seven/or any number-phone & phone/alarm system i.e. a 'many-phone & phone/alarm system'.
  • the 'many-phone & phone/alarm system' is exactly the same as the 'phone & phone/alarm system' with the addition of extra phones, as such:-
  • An alternative arrangement of the present invention is a 'many-phone & phone/alarm system' that comprises of any number of phones and a phone/alarm (with distress alarm function) that is mechanically connected to at least one of the said phones, the separation of the phone/alarm from the system will trigger activation of the distress alarm.
  • All the mechanical connection mechanisms that applied to the 'phone & alarm system' apply to the 'two-phone & alarm system', 'the many-phone & alarm system', the 'phone & phone/alarm system' and 'the many-phone & phone/alarm system' whereby the alarm or phone/alarm is mechanically connected to at least one phone by hinge-mechanisms, sliding- mechanisms, plug-in/pull-out mechanisms or combinations of these mechanisms.
  • More elaborate components and devices can be used to activate the alarm or phone/alarm of these systems. These include any switch devices, any sensor devices and any device or mechanism that can be modified to activate the distress alarm as the alarm or phone/alarm is separated from the system.
  • the present invention proposes a 'two-phone system' that comprises of two parts, part A is a phone and part B is a phone (both parts operate from their own independent power supply although this may be of a rechargeable variety), there is a direct mechanical connection between the two parts.
  • the part A phone and the part B phone are connected by hinge mechanisms, sliding mechanisms, plug-in/pull-out mechanisms or combinations of these mechanisms.
  • the part B phone is contained in a compartment which is connected to part A phone by similar mechanisms.
  • the 'two-phone system' is developed further into a 'three-phone system', 'four-phone system', five/six/seven/or any number-phone system i.e. a 'many-phone system'.
  • the 'many- phone system' is the same as the 'two-phone system' with the addition of extra phones.
  • Figs.33 to 36 show examples of 'two-phone system' and figs. 37 & 38 show examples of 'many-phone system' ('three-phone systems').
  • Fig.33 shows phone 57 connected to phone 58 by hinge-mechanism 4.
  • Fig.34 shows phone 57 connected (back-to-back) to phone 58 by sliding-mechanism 6.
  • Fig.35 shows phone 58 sliding out of phone 57.
  • Fig.36 is a side view schematic diagram of phone 57 connected (back-to-back) to phone 58 by a plug-in/pull-out mechanism 61.
  • Fig.37 shows a three-phone system with phone 57 connected to phone 58 by hinge-mechanism 4 and phone 58 is connected to phone 59 by another hinge-mechanism 4.
  • Fig.38 shows a three-phone system with phone 57 connected (back-to-back) to phone 58 by sliding mechanism 6 and phone 59 slides out of phone 58.
  • Figs.45 to 50 incl. show some examples of variations of the 'three-phone & alarm system'.
  • Fig.39 shows a two-phone & alarm system with phone 57 connected by hinge-mechanism 4 to phone 58 which is connected by a hinge-mechanism to alarm 60.
  • Fig.40 shows a two-phone & alarm system with phone 57 connected by hinge-mechanism 4 to phone 58.
  • Alarm 60 is connected (back-to-back) to phone 58 by sliding mechanism 6.
  • Fig.41 shows a two-phone & alarm system with phone 57 connected (back-to-back) to alarm
  • Alarm 60 is connected to alarm 58 by hinge-mechanism 4.
  • Fig.42 a side view schematic diagram of two-phone & alarm with alarm 60 in between phones 57 & 58 and connected by plug-in/pull-out mechanisms 61 to the backs of phones 57 & 58.
  • Fig.43 shows a two-phone & alarm system with phone 57 connected to phone 58 by hinge- mechanism 4 and alarm 60 is connected to the back of alarm 58.
  • Fig.44 is a side view schematic diagram of a two-phone & alarm system with phone 57 connected by detachable hinge-mechanism 62 to phone 58.
  • Alarm 60 is connected to phone 58 by a plug-in/pull-out mechanism 61.
  • Fig.45 shows a three-phone & alarm system with phone 57 connected by hinge-mechanism 4 to phone 58.
  • Phone59 connected to back of phone57.
  • Alarm 60 connected to back of phone58.
  • Fig.46 a side view schematic diagram of three-phone & alarm system with phone59 connected to phone 57 by a plug-in/pull-out mechanism 61.
  • Phone 57 is connected by detachable hinge- mechanism 62 to phone 58, which is connected by plug-in/pull-out mechanism 61 to alarm 60.
  • Fig.47 shows a three-phone & alarm system with phone 57 connected by hinge mechanism 4 to phone 58.
  • Alarm 60 is connected by sliding-mechanism 6 to the back of phone 57.
  • Fig.48 is a side view schematic diagram of a three-phone & alarm system with phone 57 connected by hinge-mechanism 4 to phone 58.
  • Alarm 60 is contained in phone 57.
  • Phone 59 is attached by a sliding/hinge-mechanism 63 to back of phone 58.
  • Fig.49 shows a three-phone & alarm system with phone 57 connected by hinge-mechanism 4 to phone 58.
  • Phone 59 is connected to back of phone 58.
  • Alarm 60 slides into phone 59.
  • Fig.50 is a side view schematic diagram of a three-phone & alarm system with phone 57 connected by hinge-mechanism 4 to phone 58.
  • Phone 59 is connected by plug-in/pull-out mechanism to phone 58.
  • Alarm 60 is contained inside phone 59.
  • the fig.50 could represent a three-phone system phones 57, 58 & 59.
  • the space inside phone 59 could be used as storage space for bank cards etc.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to an alarm & phone system that comprises of two parts, a phone (1) and a distress type alarm (5), there is a direct mechanical connection between the two parts, when the two parts are mechanically connected they are combined together and form one item and in this state the alarm (5) is deactivated, the separation of the alarm (5) from the phone (1) will trigger activation of the distress alarm (5). The alarm sound output is located on the alarm. A switch device (29) or sensor device detects when the alarm has become separated from the phone and activates the alarm (5). The circuit (22) inside the alarm connects and the alarm sounds. The alarm is connected/attached by plug-in mechanisms, hinge-mechanisms (4), sliding- mechanisms or combinations of these mechanisms, to the outside or inside of the phone. Or the alarm can be connected/attached to a compartment connected to the outside or inside of the phone by similar mechanisms. The alarm & phone system has optional additional features and technical functions providing transmission of information, video transmission and audio transmission in real-time all activated by the separation of the alarm from the phone. The alarm & phone system is extended to a two-phone & alarm system and a many-phone & alarm system with mechanical connections, modifications, additional features and technical functions providing numerous variations of the alarm & phone system.

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PERSONAL ALARM & PHONE SYSTEM
The present invention relates to a personal distress alarm & phone system. The alarm & phone system is designed for the personal safety of the individual, to be used in a distress situation when personal safety is at risk. The alarm is attached/connected to the outside or the inside of a phone. When the alarm is detached/separated from the phone the alarm is activated. The present invention comprises of two parts, part A is a phone and part B is a distress type alarm having its own power source, there is a direct mechanical connection between the two parts, when the two parts are mechanically connected they are in direct physical contact with each other and have combined together to form as one item and in this state the alarm part is deactivated, the separation of the alarm from the phone will trigger activation of the distress alarm. The alarm sound output is located on the alarm and emits the sound of the alarm or siren in order to gain the attention of passers by.
The mechanical connection connects the alarm and the phone such that they are mechanically connected and in direct physical contact with each other (illustrated in the drawings), in this state the alarm part is deactivated and the alarm sound output emits no sound. The mechanical connection creates a single unit comprising of the alarm combined with phone (illustrated in the drawings). Having a personal alarm attached/connected to a phone, provides the user with the convenience and benefit of having both phone and personal alarm as one single compact portable item convenient to carry. When the alarm is detached/separated from the phone the sound of the alarm or siren is activated. The alarm sound output is located on the alarm (not on the phone) and in a distress situation the user is still able to make phone calls when the alarm or siren is sounding. The alarm & phone are mechanically connected or attached to each other by plug-in / pull-out, sliding or hinge mechanisms or combinations of these mechanisms. The physical separation of the alarm from the phone triggers the activation of the alarm and other optional additional features and functions to be activated, including light & camera devices, devices to transmit photographic, video, audio, GPS and pre-recorded information. The following specifications have used the example of a mobile phone but they can be applied to any phone such as a work, home phone, car phone, satellite phone, 1 P phone and so on. Examples of the invention will now be described by referring to the drawings in which:- Fig.1 shows a general mobile phone with a port. Fig.2 shows an alarm plugged into a port on a mobile phone. Fig.3 shows an alarm attached/connected by a hinge mechanism to a mobile phone. Fig.4 shows an alarm attached/connected by a sliding mechanism to a mobile phone. Fig.5 shows an alarm inside a compartment which is fixed or plugged into a mobile phone. Fig.6 shows an alarm inside a compartment connected to mobile phone by a hinge mechanism. Fig.7 shows an alarm in a compartment connected to mobile phone by a sliding mechanism. Fig.8 shows an alarm being inserted into a mobile phone.
Fig.9 shows an alarm inside a compartment which is being inserted into a mobile phone. Figs.10 & 12 are schematic diagrams of examples of how the circuit inside the alarm is disconnected by a movable component.
Figs.11 & 13 are schematic diagrams of examples of how the circuit inside the alarm is connected by a movable component.
Fig.14 shows the alarm in a position ready to unclip or slide off the mobile phone. Fig.15 shows the alarm separated from the mobile phone.
Fig.16 is a schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit inside the alarm is connected. Fig.17 a side view schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit in alarm is connected. Fig.18 is a side view schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit inside the alarm is disconnected by a movable component opening a switch.
Figs.19 & 22 are schematic diagrams of examples of how the circuit inside the alarm is disconnected by a rod pushing a switch open.
Figs.20 & 23 are schematic diagrams of examples of how the circuit inside the alarm is connected by the removal of a rod.
Fig.21 shows a mobile phone with a rod folded along the side of the mobile phone. Fig.24 shows the front view of a mobile phone with alarm attached by sliding mechanism. Fig.25 shows the back view of a mobile phone with alarm detached/separated with schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit inside the alarm is connected by removing a rod. Fig.26 shows back view of phone with alarm attached/connected and a schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit in the alarm is disconnected by a rod pushing a switch open. Fig.27 shows a compartment with a rod fixed inside, a detached alarm with a small opening and a schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit is connected by removing a rod. Fig.28 shows a compartment with a rod fixed inside, an attached/connected alarm and a schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit in the alarm is disconnected by the rod. Fig.29 shows a compartment and a separated alarm with movable component and a schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit in the alarm is connected by a movable component. Fig.30 shows a compartment with attached/connected alarm and a schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit in the alarm is disconnected by a movable component. Fig.31 shows a phone separated/detached from the alarm.
Fig.32 shows alarm, with additional features and technical functions, separated from phone. Figs. 33 to 50 inclusive show further developments of the alarm & phone system. The following specifications use a siren, the alarm sound is not restricted to be produced by a siren, any alarm sound that can be incorporated in the design will be applicable. The alarms 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 15, 16, 20, 36 & 37 are attached/connected to a phone at any convenient site on or within the phone and are powered by an internal battery and activated when detached/separated from the phone. Upon separation the internal circuit, with battery and siren, is connected by a switch and the siren is set off.
The schematic diagrams of the internal circuitry of the alarm & phone system refer to a very simple circuit and illustrate the rod device and the movable component device. More elaborate components and devices can be used to activate the alarm as follows. The alarm & phone system with internal circuitry have modifications & arrangements such that the alarm is triggered by various types of switch devices and/or sensor devices that detect the physical change that occurs when the alarm is separated/detached from the phone. One such modification & arrangement is whereby the alarm & phone system has a hall switch incorporated into the design as a trigger for the alarm to sound, whereby the phone is equipped with a magnet and when the alarm is connected to the phone the installation position of the magnet corresponds to the position of the hall switch. When the alarm is detached/separated from the phone the alarm is activated and the alarm sound is set off. Another modification 8c arrangement of the alarm & phone system is the incorporation of an infrared device. When the alarm is separated from the phone an infrared detection circuit, with infrared emission circuit and infrared receiver circuit, activates the alarm to sound. Other modifications & arrangements of the alarm & phone system are the incorporation of any appropriate switch device and/or sensor device that can trigger the activation of the alarm by detecting the alarm is separated from the phone. These devices include alarm switches, contact switches, push switches, reed switches, spring loaded switches, proximity switches, optical switches, pressure switches, touch switches, hall effect switches and any switch that can be modified to trigger activation of the alarm including any movable component device and any rod device outlined below, also included are alarm sensors, proximity sensors, hall effect sensors, infrared sensors, switch sensors, sensor switches and any sensor that can be modified to trigger activation of the alarm. Attention is now drawn to the different designs used to connect/attach the alarm to the phone. Alarm 3 is plugged into port 2, on the outside of phone 1 (see figs.1 & 2). Alarm 3 is modified to either plug into existing ports or new ports built onto the outside or inside of the phone 1. Existing ports that are used for charging the phone or other purposes are options also available to accommodate this type of alarm 3. Alarm 3 is activated when it is detached/separated from the mobile phone 1 by unplugging it or releasing it from the port 2.
Alarm 5 is attached/connected to the outside or inside of phone 1 by hinge mechanism 4 (see fig.3). Alarm 5 is activated when detached/separated from phone 1 at hinge 4. Alarm 5 slides off hinge 4. Other variations are alarm 5 being unplugged, undipped or released from hinge 4. Alarm 7 is attached/connected to the outside or inside of phone 1 by the sliding mechanism 6 (see fig. 4). Alarm 7 is activated when detached/separated from phone 1 at sliding mechanism 6. Other variations are to unplug, unclip or release alarm 7 from sliding mechanism 6. Alarm 8 is contained in compartment 9 which is fixed or plugged into the outside or inside of phone 1 (see fig.5). Alarm 8 is activated when detached/separated from phone 1 by taking it out of compartment 9. A sliding mechanism, hinge mechanism, release button or combination of these can be used to separate alarm 8 from compartment 9 and are optional features. Alarm 12 is contained in compartment 11 which is connected to the outside or inside of phone 1 by hinge mechanism 10 (see fig.6). Alarm 12 is activated when detached/separated from phone 1 by taking it out of compartment 11. A sliding mechanism, hinge mechanism, release button or combination of these can be used to separate alarm 12 from compartment 11. Alarm 15 is contained in compartment 14 which is connected to the outside or inside of phone 1 by a sliding mechanism 13 (see fig.7). The alarm 15 is activated when detached/separated from phone 1 by taking it out of compartment 14. A sliding mechanism, hinge mechanism, release button or combination of these can be used to separate alarm 15 from compartment 14. Phone 1 can be internally modified to accommodate an empty space or chamber 18 (see fig.8). Alarm 16 is an example of an alarm designed to occupy this empty space or chamber 18. Alarm 16 is inserted into chamber 18 through opening 17. Chamber 18 is designed with a mechanism activating alarm 16 as it leaves chamber 18 and deactivating alarm 16 as it enters chamber 18. This mechanism can be a plug-in, sliding, hinge, release button or combination. Alarm 20 is contained within compartment 19 which is inserted into phone 1 (see fig.9). To access alarm 20, compartment 19 slides out or is pulled out or released by a release button. Alarm 20 is activated by taking it out of compartment 19 or by another release button. Combinations of sliding mechanisms, hinge mechanisms, plug-in/pull-out mechanisms and release buttons are used to access compartment 19 and alarm 20 and activate the alarm 20. The following descriptions and diagrams illustrate how the physical separation of the alarm & phone system can directly trigger the activation of the alarm with reference to a movable component device and a rod device to illustrate the mechanics of the design but not to restrict the design to only be operable by these devices. As stated previously the alarm & phone system with internal circuitry has modifications and arrangements such that it can be triggered by various types of switch devices and/or sensor devices that are required to detect the physical change that occurs as a result of the alarm being separated/detached from the phone. The alarm has alarm sound output which emits the sound. Referring to figs.10 to 30 inclusive, the alarm has internal circuit with battery, switch and siren. In the schematic diagrams of the internal circuit of the alarm, the siren is indicated by the symbol S . With reference to figs.10 to 18 inclusive, 29 & 30. When the alarm is attached/connected to the phone, a movable component opens the switch and disconnects the circuit in the alarm. Upon separation of the alarm from phone, the movable component is pushed out or released, the switch closes and the circuit is connected and the siren is set off. The movable component can be pushed out by a spring around it, a spring pushing against it or a spring pushing against the switch and movable component combined. The switch can close with the aid of a spring. Fig.10 is an example of how the circuit is disconnected when alarm 3 is attached/connected to phone 1. A movable component 23 is pushed in and opens the switch when alarm 3 is attached/connected to phone 1. The circuit 21, connecting the siren | S , is disconnected. Fig.11 is an example of how alarm 3 is activated when detached/separated from phone 1. A movable component 23 is pushed out, the switch closes, circuit 22 connecting siren S , is connected and the siren sounds.
Fig.12 is an example of how the circuit in alarm 5 is disconnected when alarm 5 is attached/connected to phone 1. The circuit in alarm 5 is disconnected by movable component 24. Alarm 5 is attached/connected by hinge 4 now opened and aligned so alarm 5 can slide off vertically or horizontally and separate from phone 1.
Fig.13 is an example of how alarm 5 is activated when detached/separated from phone 1 (not shown). Movable component 24 has been released so circuit 22 in alarm 5 is now connected. Fig.14 shows alarm 7 in position ready to unclip, unplug, slide off or be released from phone 1. Fig.15 shows alarm 7 detached/separated from phone 1 (not shown) and locations on alarm 7 for a movable component to be released. Movable components 25 are pushed out of sliding mechanism 6 when alarm 7 is detached/separated from phone 1. Alternatively a single movable component is positioned at any convenient site such as position 26. Fig.16 shows circuit 22 connected, in alarm 7 detached/separated from phone 1 (not shown). Fig.17 is a side view of alarm 7 detached/separated from phone 1 (not shown) and movable components 25 have been released so circuit 22 is connected.
Fig.18 is a side view of alarm 7 attached/connected to phone 1 (not shown) with movable components 25 pushed in and switches open so circuit 21 is disconnected. Alarms 8, 12 & 15 (see figs. 5, 6 & 7) are activated when detached/separated from their respective compartments 9, 11 & 14 that are connected to phone 1. Alarms 8, 12 & 15 are activated as outlined above by movable components such as 23, 24 & 25 (see figs. 10 to 18 inclusive). When alarms 8, 12 & 15 are in compartments 9, 11 & 14 respectively, the movable component is pushed in and the circuit is disconnected in the alarm. When alarms 8, 12 and 15 are taken out of compartments 9, 11 and 14 respectively the movable component is pushed out or released and the circuit in the alarm is connected and siren sounds (see later figs. 29 & 30). Alarms 16 & 20 (see figs. 8 & 9) are activated by the same principles as above for alarms 3, 5, 7, 8, 12 & 15, where a movable component disconnects and connects the internal circuit in the alarm as the alarm is attached/connected and detached/separated from phone 1 respectively. A 'movable component on the alarm' is one mechanism for disconnecting/connecting the circuit in the alarm another is a 'rod fixed on the phone'. Referring to figs.19 to 28 incl. When the alarm is attached/connected to the phone the rod enters the alarm through an opening and pushes a switch open disconnecting the circuit. When alarm is detached/separated from the phone, the rod is also removed because it is fixed to the phone, the switch closes with the aid of a spring and the circuit in the alarm is connected and siren sounds. Figs.19 to 26 inclusive show examples of how a rod attached to phone 1 is used to open the switch to disconnect the circuit and close the switch to connect the circuit in alarms 3, 5 & 7. Fig.19 shows alarm 3 attached/connected to phone 1 and circuit 21 is disconnected by rod 27. Fig.20 shows rod 27 on phone 1 and alarm 3 detached/separated from phone 1 with circuit 22 now connected. A small opening 28 is where rod 27 enters alarm 3 to disconnect circuit 22. Fig.21 shows phone 1 with rod 27 folded along the side of phone 1.
Fig.22 shows alarm 5 attached/connected to phone 1 by hinge mechanism 4 and circuit 21 is disconnected by rod 29.
Fig.23 shows rod 29 on phone 1 and alarm 5 detached/separated from phone 1 with circuit 22 now connected. A small opening 30 is where rod 29 enters alarm 5 to disconnect circuit 22. Fig.24 shows front view of phone 1 with alarm 7 attached/connected, by sliding mechanism 6, behind phone 1. Fig.25 shows back view of phone 1 with alarm 7 detached/separated and circuit 22 connected. Opening 32 (on alarm 7) is where rod 31 (on phone 1) enters alarm 7 to disconnect circuit 22. Fig.26 shows alarm 7 attached/connected to phone 1 and circuit 21 is disconnected by rod 31. Fig.27 shows rod 33 fixed inside compartment 35 similar to compartments 9, 11, 14 & 19. Opening 34 is on alarm 36 similar to alarms 8, 12, 15 & 20. Alarm 36 is detached/separated from compartment 35 which is connected to phone 1 (not shown) circuit 22 is connected. Fig.28 shows alarm 36 inside compartment 35 connected to phone 1 (not shown). Rod 33 has entered opening 34 and pushed open the switch in circuit 21. Circuit 21 is now disconnected. Fig.28 applies to the movable component mechanism where, instead of the rod on the compartment, the movable component is on the alarm. When the alarm is in the compartment the movable component is pushed in and opens the switch that disconnects the circuit. Fig.29 shows compartment 39 similar to compartments 9, 11, 14 & 19 and alarm 37 similar to alarms 8, 12, 15 & 20. Compartment 39 is connected to phone 1 (not shown). Alarm 37 is separated from compartment 39 and has movable component 38. The circuit 22 is connected. Fig.30 shows alarm 37 inside compartment 39 connected to phone 1 (not shown). Movable component 38 has pushed open the switch and disconnected the circuit 21 inside alarm 37. Alarms 16 & 20 are activated by the same principles as above for alarms 3, 5, 7, 8, 12 & 15 where a rod on the phone/compartment disconnects or connects the circuit of the alarm as it is attached/connected or detached/separated from the phone/compartment respectively. Alarms 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 15, 16, 20, 36 & 37 are fitted with a ring pull, a knob, a rope, a twist and pull knob, a catch or some other means to pull the alarm away from the phone 1. Alternatively a release button could separate the alarms 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 15, 16, 20, 36 & 37 from phone 1. Opening 17 on phone 1 has optional feature of a door which opens by a sliding, hinge, release button or some other mechanism. When this door is open alarm 16 or compartment 19 slides out, is pull-out , is released off a hinge, by a release button or a combination of these. Alarms 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 15, 16, 20, 36 & 37 can be attached/connected to any phone using exactly the same principles, mechanisms and devices as listed and outlined above. Alarms 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 15, 16, 20, 36 & 37 have optional modifications to enable the internal battery to be replaced while the alarm is attached/connected to the phone. Alarms 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 15, 16, 20, 36 & 37 operate from their own independent power supply although this may be of a rechargeable variety in which event a connection may be made from a charging source and the alarm battery may be charged whilst it is connected to the phone. Alarms 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 15, 16, 20, 36 & 37 are deactivated when connected to the phone. If the alarms 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 15, 16, 20, 36 & 37 are not required to be attached/connected to phone 1, they can be inserted into a device designed to disconnect the alarm. This device is modified with additional function of a recharging unit if required. Fig.32 shows alarm 5 with optional modifications & arrangements such as the addition of keypad 52 & associated electronic circuit allowing a code to be entered to arm & disarm the alarm 5, by first entering (say) a four digit number (which has previously been selected and entered by pressing a programme button 56) and thereafter depressing either the arm button 54 or disarm button 55. This feature allows alarm 5 to be separated from phone 1 without activating alarm 5, it is not a device to activate alarm 5 when the phone & alarm system are connected. Only when alarm 5 is detached/separated from the phone 1 is the alarm activated. This optional feature is provided on alarm 5 or on phone 1 requiring only the addition of associated electronic circuit and mechanism capable of deactivating the alarm trigger. If required, the alarm triggered by the movable component device can be designed such that it is possible for the user to deactivate the alarm by pushing in the movable component. The alarm & phone system has optional features with modifications & arrangements such that it comprises of two independent triggers to activate the alarm to sound. One trigger deactivates the alarm easily, for example the movable component designed such that the user can push in the movable component. In addition, a second trigger activates the alarm by a different means and is more difficult to deactivate, for example a rod is pulled out and the alarm is deactivated by putting the rod back in. Another option is the second trigger requiring a code to be entered to disarm the alarm which has additional modifications such as keypad and associated electronic circuit (see figure 32).
In certain situations an alarm is used for fear of possible danger and the easy to deactivate mode to trigger the alarm would be appropriate in this situation. When there is an imminent dangerous situation, the second trigger corresponding to the difficult to deactivate mode is the appropriate one to use. Furthermore the distress alarm sounds for two trigger alarms could be different, for example intermittent, uninterrupted or various sounds. The alarm & phone system could also include a function to transmit information to a chosen recipient in response to the separation of alarm from the phone. When the alarm is separated from the phone and activated, another device could be activated simultaneously which causes the phone or alarm to set up a video and/or audio transmission and/or to transmit information to a chosen recipient. A switch or sensor device on the phone or alarm that detects the alarm has become separated from the phone, could trigger an electrical signal to cause the phone or alarm to dial a predetermined number or call a number already keyed in and held in the memory. This switch or sensor device and transmission function could be incorporated with the phone or the alarm modified to receive and transmit information and/or with video transmission and/or audio transmission functions.
The phone or alarm could be modified such that the separation of the alarm from the phone activates a light emitting device to emit light from the phone or the alarm.
The phone or alarm could be modified such that the separation of the alarm from the phone activates a camera device to take photograph/s and transmit them to a chosen recipient.
A G.P.S. navigator/transceiver could be incorporated on the phone or alarm and used to collect geographical location data which, upon separation of the alarm from the phone is be transmitted to inform a chosen recipient of the position location.
A pre-recorded message could be stored on the phone or alarm whereby the separation of the alarm from the phone activates this information to be transmitted to a chosen recipient.
Furthermore the present invention of said alarm & phone system will be constructed with optional additional features and technical functions as follows:-
Figures 31 shows the phone 1 with all the additional features and technical functions including
G.P.S. device/transceiver (not shown) and pre-recording function (not shown). The phone has a light emitter device 42, camera 40, receiver opening 41, transmitter opening 46, display 43, keypad 45 with four-direction/determination key 44. This phone has transmission functions capable of providing video link with video transmission and audio transmission in real-time, transmission of pre-recorded information and G.P.S. information.
Figures 32 shows the alarm 5 with all the additional features and technical functions including
G.P.S. device/transceiver (not shown) and pre-recording function (not shown). The alarm has a light emitter device 49, camera 47, receiver opening 48, transmitter opening 53, alarm sound output 50, display 51, keypad 52 with addition of arm button 54, disarm button 55 and programme button 56 enabling deactivation of the alarm. The alarm has transmission functions capable of providing video link with video & audio transmission in real-time, transmission of pre-recorded information and G.P.S. data. The alarm 5 looks like a phone.
With references to figs. 31 & 32:-
Phone 1 has internet connection function and electronic mail transmitting/receiving function.
Alarm 5 has internet connection function and electronic mail transmitting/receiving function.
Phone 1 has light emitter device 42 to emit light.
Alarm 5 has light emitter device 49 to emit light. Phone 1 has camera 40 with facility to take photographic image/s and/or video.
Alarm 5 has camera 47 with facility to take photographic image/s and/or video.
Phone 1 has a position specifying function such as a G.P.S. (Global Positioning System).
Alarm 5 has a position specifying function such as a G.P.S. (Global Positioning System).
Phone 1 has a pre-recording function.
Alarm 5 has a pre-recording function.
Phone 1 can provide video transmission with video link and/or audio transmission in real time.
Alarm5 can provide video transmission with video link and/or audio transmission in real time.
In response to the separation of alarm 5 from phone 1 a switch or sensor device (that detects this separation), triggers activation of the light emitting device 42 to emit light from phone 1.
In response to the separation of alarm 5 from phone 1 a switch device and/or sensor device
(that detects this separation), triggers activation of the light emitting device 42 to emit light from phone 1 and camera 40 to take photographic image/s or video on phone 1.
In response to the separation of alarm 5 from phone 1 a switch and/or sensor device (that detects this separation), triggers activation of the light emitting device 42 to emit light from phone 1, camera 40 to take photographic image/s or video and cause these image/s or video to be transmitted (from phone 1) to a chosen recipient/predetermined mail address.
In response to the separation of alarm 5 from phone 1 a switch or sensor device (that detects this separation), triggers activation of the light emitter device 49 to emit light from alarm 5.
In response to the separation of alarm 5 from phone 1 a switch device and/or sensor device
(that detects this separation), triggers activation of the light emitter device 49 to emit light from alarm 5 and camera 47 to take photographic image/s or video on alarm 5.
In response to the separation of alarm 5 from phone 1 a switch device and/or sensor device
(that detects this separation), triggers activation of the light emitter device 49 to emit light from alarm 5, camera 47 to take photographic image/s or video and cause these image/s or video to be transmitted (from alarm 5) to a chosen recipient/predetermined mail address.
In response to the separation of alarm 5 from phone 1 a switch device and/or sensor device
(that detects this separation), triggers activation of the transmission of information (from phone 1 and/or alarm 5) collected from a position specifying function such as G.P.S. (Global
Positioning System) to a chosen recipiemVpre-determined mail address.
In response to the separation of alarm 5 from phone 1 a switch device and/or sensor device
(that detects this separation), triggers activation of the transmission of a pre-recorded message from phone 1 and/or alarm 5 to a chosen recipient/predetermined mail address. In response to the separation of alarm 5 from phone 1 a switch and/or sensor device (that detects this separation), triggers activation of video transmission with video link and/or audio transmission (from phone 1 and/or alarm 5) to a chosen recipient/predetermined mail address. With independent options available for the phone and the alarm, there are many combinations these additional features and technical functions can take i.e. some or all can be added to phone and/or alarm. This gives rise to the phone & alarm system having as many different variations as the number of combinations.
For example one option would be to have all additional features and technical functions on the phone and on the alarm as illustrated in figures 31 and 32. Furthermore with transmission functions on the phone and on the alarm gives the option of having two chosen recipients/predetermined mail addresses to transmit information to.
The variations of the mechanical connections of the phone & alarm system such as the plug- in, hinge, sliding and combinations of these, together with the modifications & arrangements result in a substantial number of variations of the alarm & phone system. The alarm & phone system has developed into a complex system and ultimately with the alarm exhibiting as many features and technical functions as the phone, as such :- In addition to the separation of the alarm from the phone causing activation of the alarm, the alarm and internal circuitry has arrangements and modifications with the addition of a keypad and associated electronic circuitry and with added features and technical functions that enable the alarm to be used as a phone (similar to the phone part of the alarm & phone system). Figs. 31 & 32 illustrate how the 'phone & alarm system' has developed such that the alarm in fig.32 now takes the form of a modern phone with the added feature of the alarm function and alarm sound output. With all these added features and technical functions the 'phone & alarm system' has developed into a 'phone & phone/alarm system', mechanically connected and with alarm function activated by the separation of the phone/alarm from the phone as such:- An alternative arrangement of the present invention is a 'phone & phone/alarm system' that comprises of two parts, part A is a phone and part B is a phone/alarm with distress type alarm function, there is a direct mechanical connection between the two parts, the separation of the part B phone/alarm from the part A phone will trigger activation of the distress alarm in the part B phone/alarm, when the two parts are connected the alarm is deactivated. By substituting the alarm in the figs. 1 to 30 with part B phone/alarm, the resulting figures illustrate how part B phone/alarm is mechanically connected to part A phone and also how, by separating part B phone/alarm from part A phone, the alarm in partB phone/alarm is activated. Furthermore the 'phone & alarm system' is developed and extended to a 'phone & phone & alarm system' i.e. a 'two-phone & alarm system'. The 'two-phone & alarm system' is the same as the 'phone & alarm system' with the addition of an extra phone, as such:- An alternative arrangement of the present invention is a 'two-phone & alarm system' that comprises of two phones and a distress alarm mechanically connected, the separation of the distress alarm from the system will trigger activation of the distress alarm. In addition the 'two-phone & alarm system' is developed further and extended to a 'three- phone & alarm system', a 'four-phone & alarm system', a fϊve/six/seven/or any number- phone & alarm system i.e. a 'many-phone & alarm system'. The 'many-phone & alarm system' is the same as the 'phone & alarm system' with the addition of extra phones and having a total of more than two, as such:-
An alternative arrangement of the present invention is a 'many-phone & alarm system' that comprises of any number of phones and a distress alarm that is mechanically connected to at least one of the said phones, the separation of the distress alarm from the system will trigger activation of the distress alarm.
In addition the 'phone & phone/alarm system' is developed further and extended to a 'two- phone & phone/alarm system', 'three-phone & phone/alarm system', 'four-phone & phone/alarm system', a fϊve/six/seven/or any number-phone & phone/alarm system i.e. a 'many-phone & phone/alarm system'. The 'many-phone & phone/alarm system' is exactly the same as the 'phone & phone/alarm system' with the addition of extra phones, as such:- An alternative arrangement of the present invention is a 'many-phone & phone/alarm system' that comprises of any number of phones and a phone/alarm (with distress alarm function) that is mechanically connected to at least one of the said phones, the separation of the phone/alarm from the system will trigger activation of the distress alarm.
All the mechanical connection mechanisms that applied to the 'phone & alarm system' apply to the 'two-phone & alarm system', 'the many-phone & alarm system', the 'phone & phone/alarm system' and 'the many-phone & phone/alarm system' whereby the alarm or phone/alarm is mechanically connected to at least one phone by hinge-mechanisms, sliding- mechanisms, plug-in/pull-out mechanisms or combinations of these mechanisms. As with the 'alarm & phone system' more elaborate components and devices can be used to activate the alarm or phone/alarm of these systems. These include any switch devices, any sensor devices and any device or mechanism that can be modified to activate the distress alarm as the alarm or phone/alarm is separated from the system. Since the 'two-phone & alarm system', 'the many-phone & alarm system', the 'phone & phone/alarm system' and 'the many-phone & phone/alarm system' have been developed from the 'phone & alarm system', all the additional arrangements, modifications and optional additional features and technical functions are easily applied to any of these systems. These include the infrared detection circuit, the hall switch device, the two trigger modification, the addition of associated electronic circuitry enabling the deactivation of the alarm. The 'alarm & phone system', as described, is now extended and developed into a 'two-phone & alarm system' by the addition of an extra phone. Furthermore the system has additional feature enabling deactivation of the alarm when required. The alarm is deactivated, separated from the system and discarded in order to reduce the system to a 'two-phone system' as such:- The present invention proposes a 'two-phone system' that comprises of two parts, part A is a phone and part B is a phone (both parts operate from their own independent power supply although this may be of a rechargeable variety), there is a direct mechanical connection between the two parts. The part A phone and the part B phone are connected by hinge mechanisms, sliding mechanisms, plug-in/pull-out mechanisms or combinations of these mechanisms. Or the part B phone is contained in a compartment which is connected to part A phone by similar mechanisms.
The 'two-phone system' is developed further into a 'three-phone system', 'four-phone system', five/six/seven/or any number-phone system i.e. a 'many-phone system'. The 'many- phone system' is the same as the 'two-phone system' with the addition of extra phones. Figs.33 to 36 show examples of 'two-phone system' and figs. 37 & 38 show examples of 'many-phone system' ('three-phone systems'). Fig.33 shows phone 57 connected to phone 58 by hinge-mechanism 4. Fig.34 shows phone 57 connected (back-to-back) to phone 58 by sliding-mechanism 6. Fig.35 shows phone 58 sliding out of phone 57.
Fig.36 is a side view schematic diagram of phone 57 connected (back-to-back) to phone 58 by a plug-in/pull-out mechanism 61.
Fig.37 shows a three-phone system with phone 57 connected to phone 58 by hinge-mechanism 4 and phone 58 is connected to phone 59 by another hinge-mechanism 4. Fig.38 shows a three-phone system with phone 57 connected (back-to-back) to phone 58 by sliding mechanism 6 and phone 59 slides out of phone 58.
The connecting mechanisms, modifications & arrangements, additional features and technical functions give rise to countless variations of the 'many-phone & alarm system'. Figs.39 to 44 inclusive show some examples of variations of the 'two-phone & alarm system'.
Figs.45 to 50 incl. show some examples of variations of the 'three-phone & alarm system'.
Fig.39 shows a two-phone & alarm system with phone 57 connected by hinge-mechanism 4 to phone 58 which is connected by a hinge-mechanism to alarm 60.
Fig.40 shows a two-phone & alarm system with phone 57 connected by hinge-mechanism 4 to phone 58. Alarm 60 is connected (back-to-back) to phone 58 by sliding mechanism 6.
Fig.41 shows a two-phone & alarm system with phone 57 connected (back-to-back) to alarm
58 by a sliding mechanism 6. Alarm 60 is connected to alarm 58 by hinge-mechanism 4.
Fig.42 a side view schematic diagram of two-phone & alarm with alarm 60 in between phones 57 & 58 and connected by plug-in/pull-out mechanisms 61 to the backs of phones 57 & 58. Fig.43 shows a two-phone & alarm system with phone 57 connected to phone 58 by hinge- mechanism 4 and alarm 60 is connected to the back of alarm 58. Fig.44 is a side view schematic diagram of a two-phone & alarm system with phone 57 connected by detachable hinge-mechanism 62 to phone 58. Alarm 60 is connected to phone 58 by a plug-in/pull-out mechanism 61.
Fig.45 shows a three-phone & alarm system with phone 57 connected by hinge-mechanism 4 to phone 58. Phone59 connected to back of phone57. Alarm 60 connected to back of phone58. Fig.46 a side view schematic diagram of three-phone & alarm system with phone59 connected to phone 57 by a plug-in/pull-out mechanism 61. Phone 57 is connected by detachable hinge- mechanism 62 to phone 58, which is connected by plug-in/pull-out mechanism 61 to alarm 60. Fig.47 shows a three-phone & alarm system with phone 57 connected by hinge mechanism 4 to phone 58. Alarm 60 is connected by sliding-mechanism 6 to the back of phone 57. Phone
59 is connected by a sliding/hinge-mechanism to the back of phone 58.
Fig.48 is a side view schematic diagram of a three-phone & alarm system with phone 57 connected by hinge-mechanism 4 to phone 58. Alarm 60 is contained in phone 57. Phone 59 is attached by a sliding/hinge-mechanism 63 to back of phone 58.
Fig.49 shows a three-phone & alarm system with phone 57 connected by hinge-mechanism 4 to phone 58. Phone 59 is connected to back of phone 58. Alarm 60 slides into phone 59.
Fig.50 is a side view schematic diagram of a three-phone & alarm system with phone 57 connected by hinge-mechanism 4 to phone 58. Phone 59 is connected by plug-in/pull-out mechanism to phone 58. Alarm 60 is contained inside phone 59.
As a further development the fig.50 could represent a three-phone system phones 57, 58 & 59.
The space inside phone 59 could be used as storage space for bank cards etc.

Claims

1. An alarm & phone system that comprises of two parts, part A is a phone and part B is a distress type alarm, there is a direct mechanical connection between the two parts such that when the two parts are mechanically connected they are combined together and form one item and in this state the alarm part is deactivated, the separation of the alarm from the phone will trigger activation of the distress alarm, the alarm sound output is located on the distress alarm.
2. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the alarm is attached/connected to the outside of the phone.
3. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the alarm is attached/connected to the inside of the phone.
4. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the alarm is attached/connected to a compartment which is connected to the outside of the phone.
5. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the alarm is attached/connected to a compartment which is connected to the inside of the phone.
6. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 or claim 3 wherein the alarm is attached/connected by a plug-in mechanism.
7. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 or claim 3 wherein the alarm is attached/connected by a hinge mechanism.
8. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 or claim 3 wherein the alarm is attached/connected by a sliding mechanism.
9. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 or claim 4 wherein the alarm is attached/connected to a compartment which is fixed to the outside of the phone.
10. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 or claim 5 wherein the alarm is attached/connected to a compartment which is fixed to the inside of the phone.
11. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 or claim 4 or claim 5 wherein the alarm is attached/connected to a compartment which is connected to the phone by plug-in mechanism.
12. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 or claim 4 or claim 5 wherein the alarm is attached/connected to a compartment which is connected to the phone by hinge mechanism.
13. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 or claim 4 or claim 5 wherein alarm is attached/connected to a compartment which is connected to the phone by sliding mechanism.
14. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims wherein the alarm operates from its own independent power supply although this maybe a rechargeable variety.
15. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims wherein the phone and/or alarm and internal circuitry has modifications & arrangements with the addition of keypad and/or associated electronic circuit enabling alarm to be deactivated when required.
16. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims wherein the alarm has modifications that incorporate two alarm trigger modes with option of different sound.
17. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims wherein the activation of the alarm is triggered by a switch device, this includes alarm switches, push switches, reed switches, contact switches, spring loaded switches, proximity switches, optical switches, pressure switches, touch switches, hall effect switches, sensor switch and any switch modified to trigger the activation of the alarm upon separation of the alarm from the phone.
18. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims wherein the activation of the alarm is triggered by a sensor device, this includes alarm sensors, proximity sensors, hall effect sensors, infrared sensors and any sensor modified to trigger activation of the alarm upon separation of the alarm from the phone.
19. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any preceding claims wherein activation of the alarm is triggered by a device or mechanism that responds to the separation of the alarm from the phone, including a movable component mechanism/device and a rod mechanism/device.
20. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims with the phone part and/or alarm part comprising a light emitting device wherein: in response to the separation of the alarm from the phone the light is output from the light emitting means.
21. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims with the phone part and/or the alarm part comprising a light emitting device, digital camera and transmission function wherein: in response to the separation of the alarm from the phone the light is output from the light emitting means and the digital camera arranged to take photographic image/s or video and to automatically transmit the photographic image/s or video to a chosen recipient/predetermined mail address.
22. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims with the phone part and/or the alarm part comprising a position specifying function such as G.P.S. (Global Positioning System) and transmission function wherein: in response to the separation of the alarm from the phone the G.P.S. function and transmission function are activated to automatically transmit the G.P.S. current positioning information to a chosen recipient/predetermined mail address.
23. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims with the phone part and/or alarm part comprising a function capable of storing pre-recorded information and transmission function wherein: in response to the separation of the alarm from the phone the transmission function is activated to automatically transmit pre-recorded information to a chosen recipient/predetermined mail address.
24. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims with the phone part and/or the alarm part comprising transmission function and capable of providing video link with video transmission and/or audio transmission in real-time wherein: in response to the separation of the alarm from the phone the transmission function is activated to automatically provide video transmission and/or audio transmission in real-time to a chosen recipient/predetermined mail address.
25. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims wherein the alarm part has additional features and technical functions, including the addition of a keypad and associated electronic circuitry, enabling the alarm part to be used as a phone.
26. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims wherein the alarm part is a phone with distress type alarm function activated by the separation of the two parts.
27. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 26 wherein an extra phone or extra phones have been added to the system.
28. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims which has been extended, by the addition of an extra phone, into a 'two-phone & alarm system'.
29. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims which has been extended, by the addition of two or more extra phones, into a 'many-phone & alarm system'.
30. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 28 which has been extended into a 'two- phone & alarm system' wherein the alarm part is deactivated and separated/detached from the system, reducing the system to a 'two-phone system'.
31. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 29 which has been extended into a 'many- phone & alarm system' wherein the alarm part is deactivated and separated/detached from the system, reducing the system to a 'many-phone system'.
32. A 'two-phone system' as claimed in claim 30 that comprises of two parts, part A is a phone and part B is a phone, there is a direct mechanical connection between the two parts which are connected by hinge, sliding, plug-in/pull-out mechanisms or combinations of these, or part B phone is attached/connected to a compartment which is connected to part A phone.
33. A 'two-phone system' as claimed in claim 32 with an extra phone or extra phones added to the system, extending the 'two-phone system' into a 'many-phone system'.
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