Geographically sensitive automated notice system
US6505203B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99937
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is a system that utilizes the global computer network (“Internet”) to provide an intelligent and powerful notification system for canvassing specific geographical areas in a matter of seconds to aid in the location of a missing person. Utilizing an on-line missing person interview and active web site engine, a photo e-mail can be distributed instantaneously to reach a large segment of the community. The notification system retains information about persons and their guardians/parents, including photographs. Upon notification of the loss of a person, the system will initiate calculations, based upon the last known location, particular abilities and an estimate of how long it has been missing, to determine the most appropriate target area for the search.
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