Alarm and alarm management system for remote tracking devices
US8013736B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2030 |
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- 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. Detected alarm conditions and corresponding automated responses are escalated, respectively, in response to detecting the alarm conditions remain unresolved.
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