PANIC ACTIVATED LOCATOR (P.A.L.)

• US 20100311387A1
• Filed: 06/03/2010
• Published: 12/09/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 06/05/2009
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Melinda Marie Cameron, Scott David Bartholdson
• Original Assignee: Melinda Marie Cameron, Scott David Bartholdson
• Inventors: Cameron, Melinda Marie, Bartholdson, Scott David
• Application Number:
  US12/793,672
• Publication Number:
  US 20100311387A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 455/404.2
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 25/016 Personal emergency signalling and security systems emergency non-personal manually actuated alarm activators G08B25/12
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 25/08 using communication transmission lines G08B13/19658, G08B21/0286, G08B25/016 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/72424 with manual activation of emergency-service functions
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 11/04 with alarm systems, e.g. fire, police or burglar alarm systems

Abstract

The Panic Activated Locator (P.A.L.) is a device that combines mobile phone technology and GPS tracking technology into a single unit creating a system that simultaneously notifies emergency services and triggers real-time locating capabilities with the push of a button. The P.A.L. is unique in that it allows for several important aspects of information to be conveyed not only simultaneously but also easily and reliably. With the push of a button the user/wearer can convey who they are, where they are, and that there is an emergency, without dialing, speaking, or giving directions, thus reducing response time and increasing efficiency. With the advent of the P.A.L. system a proactive approach to crime reduction is taken a step further than conventional methods; reporting crimes accurately by introducing real-time tracking would ultimately culminate in a fail-safe for the average person and become a crime deterrent.

Claims

1. The P.A.L. is a mobile real-time locator incorporated into a cellular phone or other device that dials 911 dispatch in panic situations at the push of a button.

2. A real-time locator as in claim 1, wherein the combination of a GPS locator and a 911 dialing device are activated by pushing a single button twice consecutively.

3. A real-time locator as in claim 2, wherein a “

P.A.L.”

button is located on the front, back, outside, or inside of a mobile phone, watch, or other device for easy activation.

4. A real-time locator as in claim 3, wherein upon P.A.L. activation user/wearer identification is immediately sent to 911 dispatch with the exact location of device, and real-time GPS tracking is engaged.

5. A real-time locator as in claim 4, wherein upon activation 911 dispatch attempts an immediate call back to establish the nature of the emergency, and then sends appropriate services, or nearest police if there is no response from user/wearer.

6. A real-time locator as in claim 5, wherein the P.A.L. can be remotely activated to prompt call back from 911 dispatch and locate user/wearer in scenarios of unconciousness, accident, or circumstances beyond user/wearer control.