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First responder tracking breadcrumbs

  • US 10,129,704 B1
  • Filed: 06/27/2017
  • Issued: 11/13/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/27/2017
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An emergency responder tracking system comprising:

  • a plurality of portable beacons comprising a radio frequency module having a first range for communication;

    a portable device comprising a transceiver, wherein the portable device is configured to receive a wireless signal from a beacon of the plurality of beacons when within the first range and transmit the wireless signal to a computer system within a second range, wherein the portable device is mounted on a self-contained breathing apparatus of an emergency responder;

    wherein the computer system comprises a user interface and is configured to;

    receive the wireless signal from the portable device and determine a location of the beacon;

    receive a description of a placement of each portable beacon of the plurality of portable beacons relative to a surrounding structure of a building;

    draw a floor plan of the building based on the description;

    draw an exit route for the building based on the description; and

    display, in the user interface, the floor plan, the exit route, and location of each portable beacon of the plurality of portable beacons;

    wherein the wireless signal comprises a unique identifier, the location of the beacon, a last detected location of an emergency responder, and/or current time;

    wherein the second range is greater than the first range;

    wherein the plurality of portable beacons is configured for attachment to a structure within the building.

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