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Alarm and alarm management system for remote tracking devices

  • US 7,737,841 B2
  • Filed: 07/14/2006
  • Issued: 06/15/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/14/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of implementing an alarm hierarchy in a remote tracking device tracked by a monitoring center, the remote tracking device worn by a wearer and including a location determining mechanism, a wireless communication mechanism and a processor operable to monitor the status of the remote tracking device and to compare the location of the remote tracking device to a set of programmed rules;

  • the method comprising;

    invoking an automated response to an initial indication of an alarm condition based on a change to the status of the remote tracking the device or a violation of the programmed rules, the automated response providing an indication of the alarm condition to the wearer;

    establishing communication with the monitoring center when the alarm condition persists, the monitoring center providing instructions to the wearer based on the alarm condition; and

    activating a warning mechanism in the remote tracking device when the wearer does not comply with the instructions from the monitoring center.

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