Emergency locator system
US7286648B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B25/001
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for providing distributed notification of an emergency event are disclosed. A system according to the invention can include a remote device that is communicatively coupled to a base station. The remote device can include an activation device, a GPS signal receiver, a remote device controller, and a location signal transmitter. The GPS signal receiver is adapted to receive global positioning signals from each of a plurality of global positioning satellites. The transmitter is adapted to transmit location signals to the base station. The base station can include a contact profile data store, a location signal receiver, a base station controller, and a notification signal transmitter. The location signal receiver is adapted to receive location signals from the remote device. The notification signal transmitter is adapted to transmit notification signals to each of a plurality of contacts, which can include an emergency service.
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