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First responder positioning apparatus

US7379015B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 2005
Grant dateMay 27, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S19/41
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A positioning system for tracking the location of a first responder emergency worker. The system includes mobile enabler units and a personnel badge having a ranging transponder. Two enabler units can use two-way ranging signals, a prescribed turn around time and differential altitude for automatically tracking the location of the badge.

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