EVENT WARNING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF
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1. An event warning system, comprising:
- an application configuration interface that enables identification and definition of one or more zones, wherein each of the zones define a region within a facility or associated to an asset; and
an event recognition component that monitors each of the regions in real time and generates a notification based at least in part upon encroachment of one of the assets into one or more zones.
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Abstract
An event warning system is provided. The innovation can provide real time, personalized and meaningful alert warnings to either or both a machine operator/driver and pedestrians who are in harm'"'"'s way, or are potentially approaching harm'"'"'s way. Different from generic warnings such as backup alarms and flashing lights, the innovation'"'"'s personalized alarm and notification functionality minimizes alarm complacency and maximizes their effectiveness.
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29 Claims
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1. An event warning system, comprising:
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an application configuration interface that enables identification and definition of one or more zones, wherein each of the zones define a region within a facility or associated to an asset; and an event recognition component that monitors each of the regions in real time and generates a notification based at least in part upon encroachment of one of the assets into one or more zones. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A computer-implemented method of event warning, comprising:
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employing a processor that executes computer executable instructions stored on a computer readable storage medium to implement the following acts; recognizing one or more zones, wherein each of the zones define a region within a facility or associated to an asset; monitoring each of the regions in real time for one of proximity or presence associated to each of the regions; and generating a notification based at least in part upon encroachment of one of the one or more zones. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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22. A computer-executable system of event acknowledgment, comprising:
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means for identifying a plurality of static and dynamic zones; means for tracking a plurality of assets in relation to an area defined by each of the plurality of zones; and means for triggering a notification of an event, wherein the event is an encroachment of one or more of the plurality of assets upon one or more of the plurality of static and dynamic zones. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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