System and method for tracking, locating, and guiding personnel at a location
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1. A system for tracking, locating and guiding personnel within a defined location, the system comprising:
- a personnel transmitter and receiver transportable by a user;
a plurality of mobile wireless transmittal and receiving stations positioned around the periphery of the location, each effective for transmitting a signal to said personnel transmitter and receiver;
wherein said personnel transmitter and receiver includes a microprocessor that operates to determine the coordinates of the user within the location.
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A system and method for tracking, locating, and guiding personnel at a location, preferably is a computer-aided system that operates to provide a communication system whereby individuals can be tracked and guided and can communicate with a central processing and communication system as well as other individuals within the system. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the system comprises deployable sensor arrays.
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22 Claims
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1. A system for tracking, locating and guiding personnel within a defined location, the system comprising:
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a personnel transmitter and receiver transportable by a user; a plurality of mobile wireless transmittal and receiving stations positioned around the periphery of the location, each effective for transmitting a signal to said personnel transmitter and receiver; wherein said personnel transmitter and receiver includes a microprocessor that operates to determine the coordinates of the user within the location. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A system for tracking, locating and guiding personnel within a defined location, the system comprising:
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a personnel transmitter and receiver transportable by a user; a plurality of mobile wireless transmittal and receiving stations positioned around the periphery of the location each effective for transmitting a directed signal to said personnel transmitter and receiver; a sensor apparatus having one or more sensors effective for sensing various environmental conditions; and a central processing and communication system; wherein said personnel transmitter and receiver includes a microprocessor that operates to determine the coordinates of the user within the location; and wherein said personnel transmitter and receiver automatically transmits the coordinates of the user to said central processing and communication system for coordinating and directing the activities of personnel within said location. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for tracking, locating and guiding personnel at a location comprising the steps of:
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defining a location; positioning a plurality of wireless transmittal and receiving stations along the periphery of the location; providing personnel entering into the location with a personnel transmitter and receiver; wherein the wireless transmittal and receiving stations operate to provide signals in to the location; wherein each personnel transmitter and receiver includes a microprocessor that operates to use the signals to determine the coordinates of the user within the location. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22)
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