Worker-specific exposure monitor and method for surveillance of workers
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1. A person-specific monitor of a size to be conveniently worn upon clothing of a person, the monitor comprising:
- a microprocessor with associated memory,a power supply,an RF transceiver to convey information between the person and a separate base station, said information from the transceiver including a signal that enables angular and distance determination of the location of the monitor by the base station, andat least one sensor of a radiological, chemical or other toxic agent in the environment surrounding the person, said sensor being operably connected to the microprocessor and removably attached to the monitor, wherein the microprocessor, power supply, RF transceiver, and at least one sensor are electrically connected together.
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Abstract
A person-specific monitor that provides sensor information regarding hazards to which the person is exposed and means to geolocate the person at the time of the exposure. The monitor also includes means to communicate with a remote base station. Information from the monitor can be downloaded at the base station for long term storage and analysis. The base station can also include means to recharge the monitor.
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1. A person-specific monitor of a size to be conveniently worn upon clothing of a person, the monitor comprising:
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a microprocessor with associated memory, a power supply, an RF transceiver to convey information between the person and a separate base station, said information from the transceiver including a signal that enables angular and distance determination of the location of the monitor by the base station, and at least one sensor of a radiological, chemical or other toxic agent in the environment surrounding the person, said sensor being operably connected to the microprocessor and removably attached to the monitor, wherein the microprocessor, power supply, RF transceiver, and at least one sensor are electrically connected together. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A person-specific monitor of a size to be conveniently worn upon clothing of a person, the monitor comprising:
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a microprocessor with associated memory and a power supply, first holding means to removably accept at least one sensor of a radiological, chemical or other toxic agent in the environment surrounding the person, said first holding means including means to provide an electrical connection between the sensor means and the microprocessor, an RF transceiver to communicate information with a remote base station, said transceiver being electrically connected to the microprocessor and power supply, and second holding means to removably accept geolocation means, wherein said geolocation means transmits a signal that is useful to determine the location of the person, said second holding means also including means to provide an electrical connection between the sensor means and the microprocessor and the transceiver. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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