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Communications method

  • US 20110076984A1
  • Filed: 11/24/2010
  • Published: 03/31/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/03/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of 2-way data and voice communication with a user utilizing a base station and portable device having a cellular transceiver module, a GPS module and an emergency call button comprising the steps of:

  • activating and fully powering said cellular transceiver module and activating and fully powering said GPS module when said portable device is not in proximity of said base station and further comprising the steps of;

    i) collecting initial GPS location data from said GPS module and storing said location data into a memory location;

    ii) placing the GPS module into a lower power mode and fully powering said GPS module, acquiring and storing additional GPS location data only at specified intervals to conserve battery life while monitoring said cellular transceiver module for inquiries and monitoring said emergency call button for an emergency signal; and

    iii) communicating with a back end server when said emergency call button is depressed.

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