Stand alone emergency signal device housed in cell phone
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1. An improved cell phone having conventional modules including a transceiver and a first rechargeable battery, the improvement comprising:
- an emergency signal device comprising;
an emergency key;
an independent control circuit containing a processor, coupled with said emergency key;
a dedicated memory coupled with said processor;
a GPS receiving part coupled with said control circuit;
one or more solar cells, electrically connected with said control circuit; and
coupled witha second rechargeable battery operatively coupled with said control circuit for use only in connection with the emergency signal device to ensure that the emergency signal device has battery power available for use even if the first rechargeable battery has no available battery power.
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Abstract
The emergency signal device includes an emergency key on the phone, an independent IC chip set controlling the emergency functions, a dedicated memory chip for emergency information and a by-passing outlet to the cell phone'"'"'s transmitting parts. It is further provided that the device includes a global positioning system (GPS) receiver, so that the person in danger may always be located. This device utilizes rechargeable solar cells to provide energy. All of its components are powered by a solar cell or solar cell charged battery.
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1. An improved cell phone having conventional modules including a transceiver and a first rechargeable battery, the improvement comprising:
an emergency signal device comprising; an emergency key; an independent control circuit containing a processor, coupled with said emergency key; a dedicated memory coupled with said processor; a GPS receiving part coupled with said control circuit; one or more solar cells, electrically connected with said control circuit; and
coupled witha second rechargeable battery operatively coupled with said control circuit for use only in connection with the emergency signal device to ensure that the emergency signal device has battery power available for use even if the first rechargeable battery has no available battery power. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An emergency signal device for use with a mobile phone having a first rechargeable battery comprising:
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an emergency key; a control circuit containing a processor, coupled with said emergency key; a memory chip coupled with said processor; a GPS receiving part coupled with said control circuit; a transmitting unit coupled with said control circuit; an antenna for said transmitting unit; and one or more solar cells coupled with a second rechargeable battery, electrically connected with said control circuit for use only with the emergency signal device to ensure that the emergency signal device has battery power available for use even if the first rechargeable battery has no available battery power. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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