SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING ALARMS AND RESPONDING TO THE MOVEMENT OF INDIVIDUALS AND ASSETS
First Claim
1. In connection with a monitoring system for monitoring and controlling the status of a plurality of sensors via an administrative hub in two way communication with the plurality of sensors, wherein the administrative hub has a location database and a database associating users of the system with a wireless communication and location data collecting device, a method of adding a sensor comprising the steps of;
- (a) a user transmitting a signal using the wireless communication and location device to the administrative hub indicating a request to configure sensors;
(b) the administrative hub receiving the request and location data from the wireless communication and location device and determining the location of the user;
(c) the administrative hub confirming that the user is authorized to configure sensors at the determined location;
(d) the administrative hub collecting an identifier for the sensor; and
(e) the administrative hub enabling the sensor.
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Abstract
A monitoring system is provided, by which alarm information and location data from a wireless personal tracking device carried by an individual is transmitted to an administrative hub for processing and action according to defined rules, including dispatching optimum assistance in the event of an alarm. Simultaneous monitoring of a plurality of individuals with diverse tracking units and effective event recording and reporting can be implemented.
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16 Claims
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1. In connection with a monitoring system for monitoring and controlling the status of a plurality of sensors via an administrative hub in two way communication with the plurality of sensors, wherein the administrative hub has a location database and a database associating users of the system with a wireless communication and location data collecting device, a method of adding a sensor comprising the steps of;
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(a) a user transmitting a signal using the wireless communication and location device to the administrative hub indicating a request to configure sensors;
(b) the administrative hub receiving the request and location data from the wireless communication and location device and determining the location of the user;
(c) the administrative hub confirming that the user is authorized to configure sensors at the determined location;
(d) the administrative hub collecting an identifier for the sensor; and
(e) the administrative hub enabling the sensor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. In connection with a monitoring system for monitoring and controlling the status of a plurality of alarms via an administrative hub in two way communication with the plurality of alarms, wherein the administrative hub has a location database, a database of monitored alarms and a database associating users of the system with a wireless communication and location data collecting device, a method of adding a sensor comprising the steps of:
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(a) a user transmitting a signal using the wireless communication and location device to the administrative hub indicating a request to disable an alarm;
(b) the administrative hub receiving the request and location data from the wireless communication and location device and determining the location of the user;
(c) the administrative hub confirming that the user is in the proximity of a monitored alarm;
(d) the administrative hub determining that the user is authorized to disable an alarm at the location;
(e) the administrative hub disabling the alarm. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 15)
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9. In connection with a monitoring system for monitoring a plurality of wireless communication and location data collecting devices associated with system users for alarm signals via an administrative hub has a location database and a database associating users of the system with a wireless communication and location data collecting device, a method of providing assistance to a user comprising the steps of:
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(a) the administrative hub monitoring the location of a plurality of responders carrying wireless communication and location devices;
(b) a user transmitting a signal using the wireless communication and location device to the administrative hub indicating an alarm;
(c) the administrative hub receiving the alarm signal and location data from the wireless communication and location device and determining the location of the user;
(d) determining an optimum responder from the plurality of responders and dispatching the optimum responder the location of the user. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 16)
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13. A monitoring system for directing an optimum responder selected from a group of responders to a signal from a system user comprising:
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(a) a plurality of responders carrying wireless communication and location devices;
(b) a plurality of users carrying wireless communication and location devices;
(c) an administrative hub having a location database, a database associating users of the system with a wireless communication and location data collecting device, and a database associating responders with a wireless communication and location device; and
(d) a dispatcher;
wherein the administrative hub is operative to monitor the locations of the plurality of responders, and to receive alarm signals and location information from users and to provide this data to the dispatcher. - View Dependent Claims (14)
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