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 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:
- (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.
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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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1. 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 (2, 3, 4, 7)
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5. 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 (6)
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