Communications: electrical – Continuously variable indicating – With meter reading
Utility Patent
1998-02-20
2001-01-02
Horabik, Michael (Department: 2735)
Communications: electrical
Continuously variable indicating
With meter reading
C340S005800, C340S005820, C340S870170, C340S870280, C340S005830
Utility Patent
active
06169494
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to a remote tracking and/or locating system, and more specifically to an improved remote locating system that utilizes a person's biological measurements as an identification code.
2. Background of Related Art
FIG. 4
shows a prior art device to aid in the retrieval of lost children or people. The bracelet assembly
90
includes an elongated flexible band
91
. There is a transparent portion
92
through which one can read identification information
93
. The identification information
93
can include a person's name, phone number, address, etc. This information is used by others to help the lost person find their way home, or to contact a parent or guardian. The bracelet
90
is most commonly made of a plastic type material which is looped around the wearer's wrist and fastened. An attaching means
94
is used to snug the bracelet
90
around the user's wrist. The identification information
93
is usually written, typewritten or imprinted on a piece of paper or similar receiving medium and is affixed to the bracelet or slipped under the transparent portion
92
.
One disadvantage with conventional bracelets is that the identification information is generally printed with ink which can be rubbed, smudged or possibly washed off. The plastic band
91
can be easily torn or cut off. Also, no verification that the proper person is wearing the bracelet is difficult at best by people who are not familiar with the wearer or identified person. Moreover, beyond visual verification, there is no way to detect the location or presence of the bracelet
90
.
There is a need for a portable tracking and/or locating system which will uniquely identify the presence and location of an individual.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with the principles of the present invention, a biotelemetry locating system used to track a desired individual is provided. In one aspect, a biotelemetry locating system comprises a tracked unit comprising an antenna, a microprocessor, a battery, and at least one biological sensor. A tracking/locating unit is also provided comprising an antenna, and a microprocessor. The tracked unit is capable of transmitting an identifying code based on data from the biological sensor, to the tracking/locating unit.
In another aspect, a tracked unit comprises a processor, and a biotelemetry sensor in communication with the processor to measure a biological parameter of a wearer of the tracked unit. A code generator generates a substantially unique ID code corresponding to the wearer of the tracked unit, and a transmitter transmits the substantially unique ID code.
In yet another aspect of the present invention, a tracking/locating unit is provided, comprising an antenna, a processor, a receiver circuit in communication with the processor, and a display to display a location of a tracked unit based on a reception by the receiver of a signal including a biological parameter of a wearer of the tracked unit.
The foregoing has outlined rather broadly the more pertinent and important features of the present invention in order that the detailed description of the invention that follows may be better understood so that the present contribution to the art can be more fully appreciated. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the conception and the specific embodiments disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures and method for carrying out the same purposes of the present invention. It should also be realized by those skilled in the art that such equivalent constructions do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims.
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Bollman William H.
Horabik Michael
Lucent Technologies - Inc.
Phan M.
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