Method and system for wireless device communication

• US 10,368,202 B1
• Filed: 09/18/2017
• Issued: 07/30/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 05/31/2007
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: United Services Automobile Association
• Original Assignee: United Services Automobile Association
• Inventors: Hopkins, III, John C.
• Primary Examiner(s): Hammonds, Marcus
• Application Number:
  US15/707,531
• Time in Patent Office: 680 Days
• Field of Search: 4554561-457
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/021 Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/025 using location based information parameters
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/029 Location-based management or tracking services
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 8/005 Discovery of network devices, e.g. terminals
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 84/18 Self-organising networks, e.g. ad-hoc networks or sensor networks

Abstract

A method, system and apparatus for wireless device communication. A wireless device may be engaged in a wireless data communication session within a local geographic region. The wireless device may be tracked within the local geographic region. The targeted information may be provided to the wireless device regarding the local geographic region based on the tracking of the wireless device.

Claims

1. A computer-implemented method comprising:

receiving, by a server, from a safety device on a safety personnel, a hazardous materials query including a type of hazardous material;

identifying at least one hazardous item located within a geographic region based on the type of hazardous material;

transmitting to the safety device an audible notification that audibly notifies the safety personnel about the identified at least one hazardous item through the safety device;

tracking the safety device within the geographic region to obtain tracking information;

identifying a movement pattern of the safety device in the geographic region based on the tracking information; and

providing, by the server, to a visual display on the safety device, a state of the identified at least one hazardous item and a route to the identified at least one hazardous item in the geographic region based on the identified movement pattern.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the safety device is a wireless safety device.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein the safety device includes a safety helmet or a radiation sensor.

4. The method of claim 1, further comprising providing, by the server, to the safety device, safety information includes at least one of (i) a location of at least one of an exit sign, a stair, a hose hookup, or a fire hydrant, (ii) a building layout, or (iii) a shelter for a catastrophic event.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein the hazardous materials include an item that is radioactive, flammable, explosive, toxic, corrosive, or biohazardous;

an oxidizer;

an asphyxiant;

or an allergen.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein tracking the safety device within the geographic region includes tracking a plurality of locations of the safety device within the geographic region and wherein the identified movement pattern comprises a series of waypoints within the geographic region.

7. A non-transitory computer-readable medium coupled to at least one computer having instructions stored thereon which, when executed by the at least one computer, cause the at least one computer to perform operations comprising:

receiving, from a safety device on a safety personnel, a hazardous materials query including a type of hazardous material;

identifying at least one hazardous item located within a geographic region based on the type of hazardous material;

transmitting to the safety device an audible notification that audibly notifies the safety personnel about the identified at least one hazardous item through the safety device;

tracking the safety device within the geographic region to obtain tracking information;

identifying a movement pattern of the safety device in the geographic region based on the tracking information; and

providing, to a visual display on the safety device, a state of the identified at least one hazardous item and a route to the identified at least one hazardous item in the geographic region based on the identified movement pattern.

8. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 7, wherein the safety device is a wireless safety device.

9. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 7, wherein the safety device includes a safety helmet or a radiation sensor.

10. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 7, wherein the operations further comprise:

providing, to the device, safety information includes at least one of (i) a location of at least one of an exit sign, a stair, a hose hookup, or a fire hydrant, (ii) a building layout, or (iii) a shelter for a catastrophic event.

11. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 7, wherein the hazardous materials include an item that is radioactive, flammable, explosive, toxic, corrosive, or biohazardous;

an oxidizer;

an asphyxiant;

or an allergen.

12. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 7, wherein tracking the safety device within the geographic region includes tracking a plurality of locations of the safety device within the geographic region and wherein the identified movement pattern comprises a series of waypoints within the geographic region.

13. A system comprising:

at least one computer; and

a computer-readable medium coupled to the at least one computer having instructions stored thereon which, when executed by the at least one computer, cause the at least one computer to perform operations comprising;

receiving, from a safety device on a safety personnel, a hazardous materials query including a type of hazardous material;

identifying at least one hazardous item located within a geographic region based on the type of hazardous material;

transmitting to the safety device an audible notification that audibly notifies the safety personnel about the identified at least one hazardous item through the safety device;

tracking the safety device within the geographic region to obtain tracking information;

identifying a movement pattern of the safety device in the geographic region based on the tracking information; and

providing, to a visual display on the safety device, a state of the identified at least one hazardous item and a route to the identified at least one hazardous item in the geographic region based on the identified movement pattern.

14. The system of claim 13, wherein the safety device is a wireless safety device.

15. The system of claim 13, wherein the safety device includes a safety helmet or a radiation sensor.

16. The system of claim 13, wherein the operations further comprise providing, to the safety device, safety information includes at least one of (i) a location of at least one of an exit sign, a stair, a hose hookup, or a fire hydrant, (ii) a building layout, or (iii) a shelter for a catastrophic event.

17. The system of claim 13, wherein tracking the safety device within the geographic region includes tracking a plurality of locations of the safety device within the geographic region and wherein the identified movement pattern comprises a series of waypoints within the geographic region.