Vehicle emergency system

• US 9,997,057 B2
• Filed: 04/26/2017
• Issued: 06/12/2018
• Est. Priority Date: 04/26/2016
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: John Pimentel
• Original Assignee: John Pimentel
• Inventors: Pimentel, John
• Primary Examiner(s): Wilson, Brian
• Application Number:
  US15/497,306
• Publication Number:
  US 20170309159A1
• Time in Patent Office: 412 Days
• Field of Search: 340500, 340501, 340517, 34053915, 34053922, 34053927, 340540, 3405681, 3405721, 3405731, 340 51, 340 57, 340 61
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 11/04 Mounting of cameras operative during drive; Arrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2300/80 characterised by the intended use of the viewing arrangement
• CPC Class Codes: G01N 33/004 for CO, CO2
• CPC Class Codes: G01N 33/0063 using a threshold to release an alarm or displaying means alarm arrangements G08B, e.g. fire alarm actuated by the presence of smoke or gases G08B17/10, for other abnormal conditions G08B21/00
• CPC Class Codes: G01S 19/42 Determining position
• CPC Class Codes: G01S 5/0027 of actual mobile position, i.e. position determined on mobile
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 21/0469 Presence detectors to detect unsafe condition, e.g. infrared sensor, microphone G08B21/0476 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 21/12 responsive to undesired emission of substances, e.g. pollution alarms
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 25/08 using communication transmission lines G08B13/19658, G08B21/0286, G08B25/016 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 25/10 using wireless transmission systems G08B25/009 takes precedence

Abstract

Described herein is an emergency system with rear camera and sensor to report emergencies and accidents that occur to the vehicle to which the system is installed. The device includes various sensors, detectors, and communication elements to signal a triggering condition to an emergency services provider.

Claims

1. A safety alert device and related system configured for placement into a vehicle, the safety alert device and related system comprising:

a console member, the console member coupled electronically to the vehicle, the console member having;

at least one temperature sensor, the temperature sensor configured to measure the temperature within the vehicle the console member is placed within;

at least one sensor configured to detect the presence of an occupant within the vehicle; and

a transmission/receiving device, the transmission/receiving device configured to send and receive communications from an emergency services provider; and

a rear camera, the rear camera coupled to the console member, the rear camera placed on an exterior of the vehicle and positioned to capture an image of a rear license plate of the vehicle, wherein the image is transmitted to the emergency services provider for identification of the vehicle upon a triggering condition.

2. The safety alert device and related system as in claim 1, wherein the console member includes at least one oxygen sensor.

3. The safety alert device and related system as in claim 1, wherein the console member includes at least one carbon monoxide detector.

4. The safety alert device and related system as in claim 1, wherein the console member includes at least one global positioning satellite sensor (GPS).

5. The safety alert device and related system as in claim 1, wherein the safety alert device and related system and the transmission/receiving device is installed directly within the vehicle.

6. The safety alert device and related system as in claim 1, wherein the safety alert device and related system and the transmission/receiving device is provided as an after-market accessory configured for placement within the vehicle.

7. A safety alert device and related system configured for placement into a vehicle, the safety alert device and related system comprising:

a console member, the console member coupled electronically to the vehicle, the console member having;

at least one temperature sensor, the temperature sensor configured to measure the temperature within the vehicle the console member is placed within;

at least one sensor configured to detect the presence of an occupant within the vehicle;

at least one global positioning satellite (GPS) locator configured to provide a global positioning location for the vehicle; and

a transmission/receiving device, the transmission/receiving device configured to send communications and receive communications from an emergency services provider; and

a rear camera, the rear camera coupled to the console member, the rear camera placed on an exterior of the vehicle and positioned to capture an entire image of a rear license plate of the vehicle, wherein the image is transmitted to the emergency services provider for identification of the vehicle upon a triggering condition.

8. The safety alert device and related system as in claim 7, wherein the console member includes at least one oxygen sensor.

9. The safety alert device and related system as in claim 7, wherein the console member includes at least one carbon monoxide detector.

10. The safety alert device and related system as in claim 7, wherein the safety alert device and related system is installed directly within the vehicle.

11. The safety alert device and related system as in claim 7, wherein the safety alert device and related system is provided as an after-market accessory configured for placement within the vehicle.

12. A safety alert system for a vehicle, the system comprising:

at least one sensor configured to detect the presence of an occupant of the vehicle;

at least one sensor configured to detect temperature;

at least one sensor configured to detect an amount of oxygen within the vehicle interior;

at least one global positioning satellite (GPS) locator;

a camera, the camera positioned at the rear of the vehicle and aligned with a rear license plate for capturing an image of the rear license plate; and

a transmitter/receiver configured to transmit to and receive a signal from an emergency services provider, wherein a detected condition triggers a communication comprising the image to the emergency services provider for identification of the vehicle.

13. The safety alert system for the vehicle as in claim 12, wherein the detected condition is an occupant within the vehicle with the detected temperature being hot.

14. The safety alert system for the vehicle as in claim 12, wherein the detected condition is an occupant within the vehicle with the detected temperature being cold.

15. The safety alert system for the vehicle as in claim 12, wherein the detected condition is an accident.

16. The safety alert system for the vehicle as in claim 12, wherein the detected condition is an oxygen deficient environment within the vehicle interior.

17. The safety alert system for the vehicle as in claim 12, wherein the detected condition is the vehicle being submerged in water.