Static Officer Proximity Alert System
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1. A proximity alert system for a vehicle comprising:
- a plurality of proximity sensors located on an exterior perimeter of the vehicle, wherein said proximity sensors are operable to detect activity within a threshold distance of said vehicle and the location of said activity relative to said vehicle;
an information display viewable by an occupant of the vehicle and operable to alert said occupant of the activity within said threshold distance and the location of said activity relative to said vehicle; and
a control device which, in response to a signal from one of said plurality of proximity sensors, is operable to (i) generate an alert to the occupant of the vehicle of the activity within said threshold distance and the location of said activity relative to said activity, and (ii) generate a response that is capable of being received outside of the vehicle.
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Abstract
An architecture is presented that provides a system of sensors and other components that allow law enforcement officials to continuously monitor the exterior perimeter of his or her stationary vehicle for approaching attackers. The system affords 360 degree surveillance and protection and is capable of alerting the vehicle'"'"'s occupants and remote users of the system of an impending attack.
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1. A proximity alert system for a vehicle comprising:
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a plurality of proximity sensors located on an exterior perimeter of the vehicle, wherein said proximity sensors are operable to detect activity within a threshold distance of said vehicle and the location of said activity relative to said vehicle; an information display viewable by an occupant of the vehicle and operable to alert said occupant of the activity within said threshold distance and the location of said activity relative to said vehicle; and a control device which, in response to a signal from one of said plurality of proximity sensors, is operable to (i) generate an alert to the occupant of the vehicle of the activity within said threshold distance and the location of said activity relative to said activity, and (ii) generate a response that is capable of being received outside of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A proximity alert system for a vehicle comprising:
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a plurality of proximity sensors located on a vehicle; a plurality of zones located in proximity to said vehicle; an information display viewable by an occupant of the vehicle; and a control device used to generate an alert displayable on said information display in response to a signal from one of said plurality of proximity sensors, wherein said alert informs the occupant of the particular zone from which said signal is being received. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for monitoring a perimeter of a law enforcement vehicle comprising the steps of:
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using a plurality of proximity sensors installed on said law enforcement vehicle to detect an object'"'"'s presence or movement in at least one of a plurality of zones around said perimeter; detecting said object'"'"'s presence or movement in said at least one of a plurality of zones around said perimeter; and alerting an occupant of the law enforcement vehicle or a remote user of said object'"'"'s presence or movement. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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