Wireless device with emergency medical and related information

• US 7,466,235 B1
• Filed: 12/30/2005
• Issued: 12/16/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 12/30/2005
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Kenneth Allen Kolb, Lynn Susan Kolb
• Original Assignee: Kenneth Allen Kolb, Lynn Susan Kolb
• Inventors: Kolb, Kenneth Allen, Kolb, Lynn Susan
• Primary Examiner(s): Crosland; Donnie L
• Application Number:
  US11/323,440
• Time in Patent Office: 1,082 Days
• Field of Search: 340/573.1, 340/539.11, 455/404.1, 348/14.03
• US Class Current: 340/573.1
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 10/65 stored on portable record carriers, e.g. on smartcards, RFID tags or CD
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 63/083 using passwords cryptographic mechanisms or cryptographic arrangements for entity authentication using a predetermined code H04L9/3226
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 67/04 specially adapted for terminals or networks with limited capabilities; specially adapted for terminal portability
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/67 by electronic means
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/72424 with manual activation of emergency-service functions
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 11/04 with alarm systems, e.g. fire, police or burglar alarm systems

Abstract

A wireless communication device provided with an Emergency Identification system actuated by a dedicated EI button. In emergency situations, a third party such as a first responder may quickly access limited medical and personal information concerning the incapacitated individual by depressing the EI button and scrolling through the EI system screens. The device may be incorporated into a variety of wireless devices such as cellular phones, PDA'"'"'s, Blackberry'"'"'s® and other devices. While the information made available is carefully selected so as to not enable identity theft, a lock-out or disabling feature is included.

Claims

1. An emergency information system comprising:

(a) a wireless communication device including a circuit board with digital camera technology, memory, display and keypad permitting the owner to input selected personal and medical information into the memory for display and a digital photograph of the owner to be taken, stored and updated; and

(b) an emergency information button which when actuated immediately presents on the display selected medical information and limited personal information sufficient only for identification purposes along with the digital photo identifying the owner.

2. The emergency information system of claim 1 wherein the button is a dedicated button located adjacent the keypad.

3. The emergency information system of claim 1 wherein the selected information includes emergency contact information.

4. The emergency information system of claim 2 wherein the button is prominently identified by the letters EI.

5. The emergency information system of claim 1 wherein the device is selected from the group consisting of cellular phones, PDA'"'"'s, Blackberrys®

, Palm Pilots® and

smart phones.

6. The emergency information system of claim 1 wherein programming information into the memory is protected by a password.

7. The emergency information system of claim 6 wherein the password is a PIN.

8. An emergency information system comprising:

(a) a wireless communication device including a circuit board with memory, display and keypad, said keypad permitting the owner to input selected personal and medical information into the memory for display;

(b) an emergency information button which when actuated immediately presents on the display selected personal and medical information sufficient for identification purposes including a digital photo identifying the owner; and

(c) further including a security feature which may be remotely activated preventing unauthorized access to the information.

9. The emergency information system of claim 8 wherein the security feature is remotely activated by telephoning the device and entering a security code.