Systems and methods for enabling a mobile user to notify an automated monitoring system of an emergency situation
First Claim
1. A mobile communication device adapted for use with an automated monitoring system for monitoring and controlling a plurality of remote devices, the automated monitoring system comprising a site controller in communication with the plurality of remote devices via a plurality of transceivers defining a wireless communication network and in communication with a host computer via a wide area network, the mobile communication device comprising:
- memory comprising a unique identifier associated with the personal communication device;
logic responsive to a transmit command and configured to retrieve the unique identifier from memory and generate a transmit message using a predefined communication protocol being implemented by the wireless communication network, the transmit message comprising the unique identifier and configured such that the transmit message may be received by the site controller via the wireless communication network and such that the site controller may identify the mobile identification device and notify the host computer of the transmit message; and
a wireless transmitter configured for communication over the wireless communication network and configured to provide the transmit signal to the wireless communication network.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for enabling a mobile user to notify an automated monitoring system of an emergency situation are provided. The automated monitoring system may be configured for monitoring and controlling a plurality of remote devices and may comprise a site controller in communication with the plurality of remote devices via a plurality of transceivers defining a wireless communication network and in communication with a host computer via a wide area network. Briefly described, one such method comprises the steps of: receiving notification that the mobile user desires to initiate transmission of an emergency message to the site controller; determining the identity of the mobile user; and providing an emergency message over the wireless communication network for delivery to the site controller, the emergency message indicating the identity of the mobile user.
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24 Claims
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1. A mobile communication device adapted for use with an automated monitoring system for monitoring and controlling a plurality of remote devices, the automated monitoring system comprising a site controller in communication with the plurality of remote devices via a plurality of transceivers defining a wireless communication network and in communication with a host computer via a wide area network, the mobile communication device comprising:
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memory comprising a unique identifier associated with the personal communication device;
logic responsive to a transmit command and configured to retrieve the unique identifier from memory and generate a transmit message using a predefined communication protocol being implemented by the wireless communication network, the transmit message comprising the unique identifier and configured such that the transmit message may be received by the site controller via the wireless communication network and such that the site controller may identify the mobile identification device and notify the host computer of the transmit message; and
a wireless transmitter configured for communication over the wireless communication network and configured to provide the transmit signal to the wireless communication network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 21)
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13. A mobile communication device adapted for use with an automated monitoring system for monitoring and controlling a plurality of remote devices, the automated monitoring system comprising a site controller in communication with the plurality of remote devices via a plurality of transceivers defining a wireless communication network and in communication with a host computer via a wide area network, the mobile communication device comprising:
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a means for storing a unique identifier associated with the mobile communication device;
a means, responsive to a transmit command, for retrieving the unique identifier from memory and for generating a transmit message using a predefined communication protocol being implemented by the wireless communication network, the transmit message comprising the unique identifier and configured such that the transmit message may be received by the site controller via the wireless communication network and such that the site controller may identify the mobile identification device and notify the host computer of the transmit message; and
a means for providing the transmit signal over the wireless communication network. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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22. A method for enabling a mobile user to notify an automated monitoring system of an emergency situation, the automated monitoring system configured for monitoring and controlling a plurality of remote devices and comprising a site controller in communication with the plurality of remote devices via a plurality of transceivers defining a wireless communication network and in communication with a host computer via a wide area network, the method comprising the steps of:
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receiving notification that the mobile user desires to initiate transmission of an emergency message to the site controller;
determining the identity of the mobile user; and
providing an emergency message over the wireless communication network for delivery to the site controller, the emergency message indicating the identity of the mobile user. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24)
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