Alarm and alarm management system for remote tracking devices
US7737841B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B21/0288
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method of implementing an alarm hierarchy in a remote tracking device tracked by a monitoring center is described. The remote tracking device is worn by a wearer and includes a location determining mechanism, a wireless communication mechanism and a processor operable to monitor the status of the remote tracking device and to compare the location of the remote tracking device to a set of programmed rules. The system and method include an automated response to an initial indication of an alarm condition invoked by the remote tracking device based on a change to the status of the remote tracking the device or a violation of the programmed rules. The automated response provides an indication of the alarm condition to the wearer. Next, communication can be established with the monitoring center when the alarm condition persists, such that the monitoring center can provide instructions to the wearer based on the alarm condition. If the wearer does not comply with the instructions from the monitoring center, a warning mechanism in the remote tracking device can be activated to warn those in the vicinity of the wearer.
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