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Duress alarm system for clothing

US9342971B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2008
Grant dateMay 17, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA41D1/002
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An article of clothing includes a sensor attached to a fabric body for detecting forces applied to the fabric body. A processor is attached to the fabric body and is communicatively coupled to the sensor. The processor receives signals from the sensor, analyzes the signals, and discerns therefrom whether a physical attack is occurring on a wearer of the fabric body. The processor emits a distress signal if it is discerned that an attack is occurring.

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