Computerized warning system interface and method
First Claim
1. A computerized warning system interface for receiving signals from existing disaster and emergency warning systems, interpreting the signals and sending appropriate notification of disaster and emergency information to an existing network of individuals having communications devices, the warning system interface comprising:
- a programmable computerized means for receiving any of a series of danger and emergency warning signals from a conventional sensing and signaling means for sensing and sending warning signals about disasters and impending disasters, interpreting the signals and sending out specific danger and emergency warning messages responsive to the warning signals to a large number of individuals simultaneously through a group dial-up modem capable of communicating with a large number of existing personal communications devices.
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Abstract
The computerized warning system interface is a computer programmed to link between existing systems, such as between a dam monitoring system and a communication network meant to alert individuals in the event of an emergency and/or disaster. The computer interface is programmed to receive signals generated from an existing emergency and/or disaster sensing and warning system, interpret the type of emergency and/or disaster, based on the signals, and activate a communications network to send the appropriate warning messages to individuals located in the region affected by the emergency and/or disaster. Warning messages are sent via wireless or wired telephones, pagers, internet connections, or other communication service providers providing service to land, water, air and space as well as being linked to public warning systems.
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14 Claims
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1. A computerized warning system interface for receiving signals from existing disaster and emergency warning systems, interpreting the signals and sending appropriate notification of disaster and emergency information to an existing network of individuals having communications devices, the warning system interface comprising:
a programmable computerized means for receiving any of a series of danger and emergency warning signals from a conventional sensing and signaling means for sensing and sending warning signals about disasters and impending disasters, interpreting the signals and sending out specific danger and emergency warning messages responsive to the warning signals to a large number of individuals simultaneously through a group dial-up modem capable of communicating with a large number of existing personal communications devices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A computerized warning interface method for receiving signals from existing disaster and emergency warning systems, interpreting the signals and sending appropriate notification of disaster and emergency information to an existing network of individuals having communications devices, the warning interface method comprising:
the step of programming a programmable computerized means for receiving any of a series of danger and emergency warning signals from a conventional sensing and signaling means for sensing and sending warning signals about disasters and impending disasters, interpreting the signals and sending out specific danger and emergency warning messages responsive to the warning signals to a large number of individuals simultaneously through a group dial-up modem capable of communicating with a large number of existing personal communications devices. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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