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Locator beacon system having global communication capability

  • US 7,830,305 B2
  • Filed: 03/29/2007
  • Issued: 11/09/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/03/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An emergency communication apparatus for transmitting an emergency alert signal in an emergency situation, the apparatus comprising:

  • a portable housing;

    a first transmitter disposed in the portable housing for transmitting the emergency alert signal to a COSPAS-SARSAT search and rescue satellite system used in providing assistance in search and rescue operations;

    a first receiver disposed in the portable housing for receiving location determination signals from a second satellite system used in determining location information;

    a second receiver disposed in the portable housing for receiving wireless communication signals from a wireless communication network;

    a second transmitter disposed in the portable housing for transmitting the emergency alert signal by way of the wireless communication network; and

    a logic module disposed in the portable housing for determining whether the wireless communication network is available based at least in part on the signals received by the second receiver.

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