Rescue device
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1. A rescue device to signal for help from a remote area, said rescue device comprising:
- a) a casing having inner and outer surfaces, and said casing being arranged to be mounted vertically, and having a top and a bottom;
b) markings on said outer surface of said casing indicating how to use said rescue device to signal for help;
c) a vibration sensor mounted on said inner surface of said casing for detecting vibrations;
d) means mounted to said outer surface of said casing to induce vibrations in said rescue device;
e) said vibration inducing means includes a ring surrounding and movably attached to said outer surface of said casing;
f) communications means within said casing activated by said vibration sensor for sending a signal for help; and
g) said communications means having transmitter and antenna means for sending signals, said transmitter means is contained within said casing, said antenna means is flush mounted to said casing, and said transmitter means is connected electrically to said antenna;
whereby help will be summoned when the casing is vibrated.
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Abstract
A rescue device with a GPS receiver, a computer, and vibration sensors. The device detects and distinguishes vibrations and sends a radio message to a Low Earth Orbit satellite that relays messages to a monitoring facility indicating the type of vibration detected. The geographic location of the device is included in the message. The entire device is constructed to resist vandalism and to permit it to be dropped from an aircraft for installation.
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1. A rescue device to signal for help from a remote area, said rescue device comprising:
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a) a casing having inner and outer surfaces, and said casing being arranged to be mounted vertically, and having a top and a bottom;
b) markings on said outer surface of said casing indicating how to use said rescue device to signal for help;
c) a vibration sensor mounted on said inner surface of said casing for detecting vibrations;
d) means mounted to said outer surface of said casing to induce vibrations in said rescue device;
e) said vibration inducing means includes a ring surrounding and movably attached to said outer surface of said casing;
f) communications means within said casing activated by said vibration sensor for sending a signal for help; and
g) said communications means having transmitter and antenna means for sending signals, said transmitter means is contained within said casing, said antenna means is flush mounted to said casing, and said transmitter means is connected electrically to said antenna;
whereby help will be summoned when the casing is vibrated. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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