ALARM AND ALARM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR REMOTE TRACKING DEVICES
First Claim
1. A tracking device configured for use in implementing an alarm hierarchy, the tracking device comprising:
- a location determining mechanism;
a wireless communication mechanism;
memory storing a set of programmed rules; and
a processor operable to monitor the status of the remote tracking device and to compare the location of the remote tracking device to the set of programmed rules,wherein the tracking device implements a method that includes;
invoking an automated response to an initial indication of an alarm condition based on a change to the status of the remote tracking device or a violation of the programmed rules, the automated response providing an indication of the alarm condition to the wearer;
establishing communication with the monitoring center when the alarm condition persists, the monitoring center providing instructions to the wearer based on the alarm condition; and
activating a warning mechanism in the remote tracking device when the wearer does not comply with the instructions from the monitoring center.
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Abstract
A system and method of implementing an alarm hierarchy in a remote tracking device tracked by a monitoring center is described. The remote tracking device is worn by a wearer and includes a location determining mechanism, a wireless communication mechanism and a processor operable to monitor the status of the remote tracking device and to compare the location of the remote tracking device to a set of programmed rules. Detected alarm conditions and corresponding automated responses are escalated, respectively, in response to detecting the alarm conditions remain unresolved.
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20 Claims
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1. A tracking device configured for use in implementing an alarm hierarchy, the tracking device comprising:
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a location determining mechanism; a wireless communication mechanism; memory storing a set of programmed rules; and a processor operable to monitor the status of the remote tracking device and to compare the location of the remote tracking device to the set of programmed rules, wherein the tracking device implements a method that includes; invoking an automated response to an initial indication of an alarm condition based on a change to the status of the remote tracking device or a violation of the programmed rules, the automated response providing an indication of the alarm condition to the wearer; establishing communication with the monitoring center when the alarm condition persists, the monitoring center providing instructions to the wearer based on the alarm condition; and activating a warning mechanism in the remote tracking device when the wearer does not comply with the instructions from the monitoring center. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of implementing an alarm hierarchy in a tracking device tracked by a monitoring center, wherein the tracking device is worn by a wearer and includes a location determining mechanism, a wireless communication mechanism and a processor operable to monitor the status of the remote tracking device and to compare the location of the remote tracking device to a set of programmed rules, and wherein the method comprises:
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detecting, at the tracking device, an initial alarm condition; the tracking device responsively generating an automated response at the tracking device to the initial alarm condition based initial alarm condition; detecting at the tracking device that the initial alarm condition remains unresolved; and escalating the automated response in response to detecting that the initial alarm condition remains unresolved. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of implementing an alarm hierarchy in a tracking device tracked by a monitoring center, wherein the tracking device is worn by a wearer and includes a location determining mechanism, a wireless communication mechanism and a processor operable to monitor the status of the remote tracking device and to compare the location of the remote tracking device to a set of programmed rules, and wherein the method comprises:
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detecting, at the tracking device, an alarm condition that is based on at least one predetermined rule and a current state of the tracking device; the tracking device responsively generating an automated response at the tracking device to the alarm condition; detecting, at the tracking device, that the initial alarm condition remains unresolved; escalating the alarm condition to a next level in response to detecting that the alarm condition remains unresolved; initiating an additional automated response in response to detecting the alarm condition remains unresolved; detecting, at the tracking device, that the alarm condition remains unresolved following the additional automated response; and escalating the alarm condition to a subsequent level in response to detecting that the alarm condition remains unresolved following the additional automated response. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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Specification