Rescue device
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1. A rescue device to signal for help from a remote area, said rescue device comprising:
- a) a casing having inner and outer surfaces, and said casing being mounted vertically, and having a top and a bottom;
b) markings on said outer surface of said casing indicating how to use said rescue device to signal for help;
c) a vibration sensor mounted on said inner surface of said casing for detecting vibrations; and
d) communications means within said casing activated by said vibration sensor for sending a signal for help;
whereby help will be summoned when the casing is vibrated.
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Abstract
A rescue device with a GPS receiver, a computer, and vibration sensors. The device detects and distinguishes vibrations and sends a radio message to a Low Earth Orbit satellite that relays messages to a monitoring facility indicating the type of vibration detected. The geographic location of the device is included in the message. The entire device is constructed to resist vandalism and to permit it to be dropped from an aircraft for installation.
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1. A rescue device to signal for help from a remote area, said rescue device comprising:
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a) a casing having inner and outer surfaces, and said casing being mounted vertically, and having a top and a bottom;
b) markings on said outer surface of said casing indicating how to use said rescue device to signal for help;
c) a vibration sensor mounted on said inner surface of said casing for detecting vibrations; and
d) communications means within said casing activated by said vibration sensor for sending a signal for help;
whereby help will be summoned when the casing is vibrated. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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