Method and apparatus for wireless tracking and communication
First Claim
1. A mobile unit configured to communicate with a wireless dispatch center comprising:
- a wearable enclosure;
a transmitter and receiver disposed within said enclosure; and
a position location processor configured to analyze signals received from the dispatch center through the receiver and determine the location of the mobile unit.
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Abstract
A positional tracking system including a mobile unit is disclosed which may be disposed in a pre-determined coverage area, such as an amusement park. The mobile unit may send an alert message to a dispatch center or parent units if the mobile unit enters locations defined by forbidden coordinates. The mobile unit may function only within the a coverage area, and thus park patrons will have little incentive to remove mobile units from the coverage area. A dispatch center may determine when the mobile unit leaves the coverage area and notify a parent unit. Additionally, the mobile unit can automatically sound an audible alert when leaving the coverage area.
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41 Claims
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1. A mobile unit configured to communicate with a wireless dispatch center comprising:
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a wearable enclosure;
a transmitter and receiver disposed within said enclosure; and
a position location processor configured to analyze signals received from the dispatch center through the receiver and determine the location of the mobile unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A communication system for tracking individuals comprising:
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a dispatch center operatively coupled to a transmitter and a plurality of antennae deployed about a predetermined area; and
a charger/programming interface operatively disposed within said dispatch center and configured to receive one or more mobile units, wherein said interface is configured to program said mobile units with predetermined coordinates. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
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38. A method for tracking a mobile unit comprising:
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storing forbidden coordinates into the mobile unit;
comparing, by said mobile unit, the location of said mobile unit to said forbidden coordinates; and
notifying a dispatch center, by said mobile unit, if said mobile unit is proximate to said forbidden coordinates. - View Dependent Claims (39)
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40. A method of sending an alert message, comprising the steps of:
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receiving synchronized signals from a plurality of transmitters;
determining a location based on the signals;
comparing said location to a forbidden location stored within the mobile unit; and
sending an alert message to a dispatch center based on said comparing.
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41. A computer-readable medium containing computer-executable instructions for tracking a mobile unit that, when executed, comprise the steps of:
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storing forbidden coordinates into the mobile unit;
comparing, by said mobile unit, the location of said mobile unit to said forbidden coordinates; and
notifying a dispatch center, by said mobile unit, if said mobile unit is proximate to said forbidden coordinates.
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