Geographically sensitive automated notice system
First Claim
1. A method for coordinating a notification procedure for aiding in the locating of a missing person via the global computer network comprising:
- providing a means for submission of identifying data for registration of a particular person;
assigning a code to said identifying data;
storing said code and said identifying data in a computer retrievable format accessible via the global computer network;
developing a database inclusive of public and private institutions and individuals selected to receive notification of missing persons via the global computer network;
maintaining said database in a computer retrievable format for access via the global computer network;
providing a means for global computer network receipt of notification that a registered person is missing and critical data pertinent thereto;
activating an algorithm based on time and distance designed to compute, from said critical pertinent data, a geographical area within which the missing person is projected to have the highest probability of being resident; and
providing a mechanism for distribution of an electronic mail alert notification to all of said public and private institutions and individuals within said geographical area.
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Abstract
The present invention is a system that utilizes the global computer network (“Internet”) to provide an intelligent and powerful notification system for canvassing specific geographical areas in a matter of seconds to aid in the location of a missing person. Utilizing an on-line missing person interview and active web site engine, a photo e-mail can be distributed instantaneously to reach a large segment of the community. The notification system retains information about persons and their guardians/parents, including photographs. Upon notification of the loss of a person, the system will initiate calculations, based upon the last known location, particular abilities and an estimate of how long it has been missing, to determine the most appropriate target area for the search.
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1. A method for coordinating a notification procedure for aiding in the locating of a missing person via the global computer network comprising:
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providing a means for submission of identifying data for registration of a particular person;
assigning a code to said identifying data;
storing said code and said identifying data in a computer retrievable format accessible via the global computer network;
developing a database inclusive of public and private institutions and individuals selected to receive notification of missing persons via the global computer network;
maintaining said database in a computer retrievable format for access via the global computer network;
providing a means for global computer network receipt of notification that a registered person is missing and critical data pertinent thereto;
activating an algorithm based on time and distance designed to compute, from said critical pertinent data, a geographical area within which the missing person is projected to have the highest probability of being resident; and
providing a mechanism for distribution of an electronic mail alert notification to all of said public and private institutions and individuals within said geographical area. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A missing person notification computer for creation of individualized notifications of missing persons to be transferred via the global computer network, comprising:
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an information submission module executable at said notification computer, said information submission module configured for submission of information relating to a particular person, characterized by identification of said person and specific information relating to the loss thereof; and
an automated e-mail distribution module executable at said notification computer, said e-mail distribution module configured to select and distribute e-mail notifications regarding said missing person to public and private institutions and individuals calculated to be resident within a geographical location projected to have the highest probability of containing the missing person. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7)
an advertising module executable at an advertisement provider computer, said advertising module configured to select advertisement content from a database of advertisers located within the geographical location projected by said distribution module, and further configured to provide said advertisement in conjunction with said e-mail notifications.
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