Personal Safety Device System and Method
First Claim
1. A personal safety device system coupled to a user positioned in an automobile, said system comprising:
- (a) temperature sensing unit; and
(b) device controller;
whereinsaid temperature sensing unit is configured to sense a temperature;
said temperature sensing unit is configured to communicate said sensed temperature to said device controller;
said device controller is configured to determine a temperature delta between said sensed temperature and a predetermined threshold temperature;
said device controller is configured to communicate a signal to an automotive electronic system via a data link, if said temperature delta identifies unsafe conditions; and
said automotive electronic system reacts to said signal to alleviate said unsafe conditions.
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Abstract
An automated personal safety system and method for detecting and communicating unsafe temperature conditions in an automobile is disclosed. The system/method includes a device comprising a temperature sensing unit that senses human body temperature and ambient temperature. A controller in the device detects changes between a programmed threshold temperature and sensed temperatures. When in an automobile, the device communicates unsafe conditions to an automobile electronics panel that reacts accordingly to alleviate the unsafe conditions before any support arrives to the automobile. The temperature data is also constantly monitored by a third party at a remote location. Another embodiment includes a system to detect device malfunctioning in real time and react accordingly to provide assistance.
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18 Claims
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1. A personal safety device system coupled to a user positioned in an automobile, said system comprising:
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(a) temperature sensing unit; and (b) device controller; wherein said temperature sensing unit is configured to sense a temperature; said temperature sensing unit is configured to communicate said sensed temperature to said device controller; said device controller is configured to determine a temperature delta between said sensed temperature and a predetermined threshold temperature; said device controller is configured to communicate a signal to an automotive electronic system via a data link, if said temperature delta identifies unsafe conditions; and said automotive electronic system reacts to said signal to alleviate said unsafe conditions. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A personal safety notification method, said method operating in conjunction with a personal safety device system, said system comprising:
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(a) temperature sensing unit; and (b) device controller; wherein said temperature sensing unit is configured to sense a temperature; said temperature sensing unit is configured to communicate said sensed temperature to said device controller; said device controller is configured to determine a temperature delta between said sensed temperature and a predetermined threshold temperature; said device controller is configured to communicate a signal to an automotive electronic system via a data link, if said temperature delta identifies unsafe conditions; and said automotive electronic system reacts to said signal to alleviate said unsafe conditions; wherein said method comprises the steps of; (1) programming said threshold temperature into said device; (2) sensing a temperature with said temperature sensing unit; (3) calculating said temperature delta between said sensed temperature and said threshold temperature; (4) determining if said temperature delta identifies unsafe conditions; (5) notifying a responsible authority of said unsafe conditions.
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18. A personal safety reaction method, said method operating in conjunction with a personal safety device system, said system comprising:
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(a) temperature sensing unit; and (b) device controller; wherein said temperature sensing unit is configured to sense a temperature; said temperature sensing unit is configured to communicate said sensed temperature to said device controller; said device controller is configured to determine a temperature delta between said sensed temperature and a predetermined threshold temperature; said device controller is configured to communicate a signal to an automotive electronic system via a data link, if said temperature delta identifies unsafe conditions; and said automotive electronic system reacts to said signal to alleviate said unsafe conditions; wherein said method comprises the steps of; (1) programming said threshold temperature into said device; (2) sensing a temperature with said temperature sensing unit; (3) calculating said temperature delta between said sensed temperature and said threshold temperature; (4) determining if said temperature delta identifies unsafe conditions; (5) transmitting a signal to said automotive electronic system, wherein the signal comprises instructions for taking necessary action to alleviate said unsafe conditions.
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