Autonomous safety and security device on an unmanned platform under command and control of a cellular phone
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1. A safety and security device on an aerial platform, comprising:
- a) a self-contained aerial-capable safety device having a housing and including at least one self-defense mechanism;
b) said aerial-capable safety device including a transmitter for wirelessly transmitting signals to a cellular telephone carried by a user and programmed with software facilitating operation of said safety and security device;
c) said transmitter being activated through operation of said software to transmit said signals to said cellular telephone responsive to either (i) activation of said at least one self-defense mechanism responsive to a sensed threat, or (ii) manual activation of said at least one self-defense mechanism by said user;
d) said signals informing said cellular telephone that a user of said safety and security device requires assistance;
e) said device including a “
follow me”
function that recognizes said user and tracks position of said user, and, responsive thereto, causes said aerial platform to move to stay in proximity with said user;
f) said device further including an optical safety device including an optical sensor for detecting proximity of a potential assailant; and
wherein responsive to said optical sensor on the aerial platform detecting proximity of a potential assailant, said transmitter is activated to wirelessly transmit signals to said cellular telephone notifying of need for assistance; and
g) a light controllable by said cellular telephone and movable to illuminate said potential assailant.
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Abstract
A safety and security device is housed on either an unmanned aerial vehicle or its land-based docking station and is combined with a cellular telephone for self-defense purposes. The phone broadcasts both recorded audio and video warnings on the device. A flashing light may be activated on the aerial platform or the docking station. The device may be integrated into a modular unit that combines numerous defensive mechanisms. These defensive mechanisms operate autonomously and respond to perceived threats.
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28 Claims
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1. A safety and security device on an aerial platform, comprising:
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a) a self-contained aerial-capable safety device having a housing and including at least one self-defense mechanism; b) said aerial-capable safety device including a transmitter for wirelessly transmitting signals to a cellular telephone carried by a user and programmed with software facilitating operation of said safety and security device; c) said transmitter being activated through operation of said software to transmit said signals to said cellular telephone responsive to either (i) activation of said at least one self-defense mechanism responsive to a sensed threat, or (ii) manual activation of said at least one self-defense mechanism by said user; d) said signals informing said cellular telephone that a user of said safety and security device requires assistance; e) said device including a “
follow me”
function that recognizes said user and tracks position of said user, and, responsive thereto, causes said aerial platform to move to stay in proximity with said user;f) said device further including an optical safety device including an optical sensor for detecting proximity of a potential assailant; and
wherein responsive to said optical sensor on the aerial platform detecting proximity of a potential assailant, said transmitter is activated to wirelessly transmit signals to said cellular telephone notifying of need for assistance; andg) a light controllable by said cellular telephone and movable to illuminate said potential assailant. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A personal safety device mounted on an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and removably placed in a docking and inductive charging station located within a premises, comprising:
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a) a self-contained personal safety device having a housing and including at least one self-defense mechanism; b) said personal safety device including a transmitter for wirelessly transmitting signals to a cellular telephone and said cellular telephone is programmed with software facilitating operation of said safety and security device; c) said transmitter being activated through operation of said software to transmit signals to said cellular telephone responsive to either (i) activation of said at least one self-defense mechanism responsive to a sensed threat, or (ii) manual activation of said at least one self-defense mechanism by said user; d) said signals informing said cellular telephone that a user of said personal safety device requires assistance; and e) said UAV and device flying away from said docking and inductive charging station to conduct surveillance of said premises. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27)
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23. An aerial personal safety device system, comprising:
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a) a self-contained battery powered aerial personal safety device having a housing and including at least one self-defense mechanism chosen from the group consisting of a noxious spray, a projectile weapon, energy release weapon, and a stunning device, said system including an aerial platform on which said device is mounted; b) said personal safety device including a transmitter for wirelessly transmitting signals to a cellular telephone carried by a user and programmed with software facilitating operation of said safety and security device; c) said transmitter being activated through operation of said software to transmit signals to said cellular telephone responsive to either (i) activation of said at least one self-defense mechanism responsive to a sensed threat, or (ii) manual activation of said at least one self-defense mechanism by said user; d) said signals informing said cellular telephone that said user of said aerial personal safety device requires assistance; e) said aerial personal safety device including a separation sensor and alarm, wherein said separation sensor senses separation distance from said cellular telephone and activates an alarm when said distance exceeds a pre-set threshold, said distance being determined by measuring signal strength; f) said device including a “
follow me”
function that recognizes said user and tracks position of said user, and, responsive thereto, causes said aerial platform to move to stay in proximity with said user;g) said device further including an optical safety device including an optical sensor for detecting proximity of a potential assailant and wherein responsive to said optical sensor on the aerial platform detecting proximity of a potential assailant, said transmitter is activated to wirelessly transmit signals to said cellular telephone notifying of need for assistance. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26)
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28. A safety and security device in a docking and inductive charging station, comprising:
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a) a self-contained safety and security device having a housing and including at least one self-defense mechanism; b) said device including a transmitter for wirelessly transmitting signals to a cellular telephone and said cellular telephone being programmed with software facilitating operation of said safety and security device; c) said transmitter being activated through operation of said software to transmit signals to said cellular telephone responsive to either (i) activation of said at least one self-defense mechanism responsive to a sensed threat, or (ii) manual activation of said at least one self-defense mechanism by said user; d) said signals informing said cellular telephone that the device has launched to monitor and deter nuisance wildlife or vandals from defacing, damaging or destroying public or private property; e) said device having been installed on a convenient platform on the private property to be protected and including a automated mechanism for detecting a threat to said private property, f) said device including a UAV with one or more defensive measures to deter the threat, scare off wildlife, and, where appropriate, identify a perpetrator while communicating its activation and purpose to said cellular telephone before returning to its docking station.
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