Tracking and accountability device and system
US9858791B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B27/001
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tracking and accountability system and apparatus is provided and comprises a command unit and processing unit coupled to a wireless communication network, a first tracking device having a first mobile transceiver in communication with the wireless communication network and coupled to a first set of identification data of a first individual and being operative to transmit signals representing the first individual's location over the wireless communication network to the processing unit, and a second tracking device having a second mobile transceiver and coupled to a second set of identification data of a second individual and being operative to transmit signals representing the second individual's location (i) to the processing unit over the wireless communication network if the second tracking device is within a first distance; and (ii) to the first tracking device if the second tracking device is within the first distance to the first tracking device.
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