System and method for highly accurate real time tracking and location in three dimensions
First Claim
1. A method for tracking an object, comprising:
- generating GPS coordinates for the object, said GPS coordinates comprising a latitude, a longitude, and an altitude;
correlating said altitude with an identifier for a level within a multi-level structure;
accurately locating an icon representing said object in a first view of a three dimensional model, wherein said three dimensional model represents at least a portion of said multi-level structure; and
displaying an indicator to indicate said level.
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Abstract
A method and system for tracking an object by generating GPS coordinates for the object and a bearing associated with a movement of the object. The GPS coordinates include a latitude, a longitude, and an altitude, which are processed. The GPS coordinates can be processed to correlate the altitude of the object with an identifier that identifies a level within a structure. An icon representing the object then can be accurately located in a first view of a three dimensional model. An indicator can be associated with the icon to indicate the object'"'"'s level, a bearing of the object, and/or the object'"'"'s GPS coordinates. The object'"'"'s GPS coordinates can be compared with a second object location to determine dispatch instructions. The object can be a person, a vehicle, watercraft or an aircraft.
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19 Claims
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1. A method for tracking an object, comprising:
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generating GPS coordinates for the object, said GPS coordinates comprising a latitude, a longitude, and an altitude;
correlating said altitude with an identifier for a level within a multi-level structure;
accurately locating an icon representing said object in a first view of a three dimensional model, wherein said three dimensional model represents at least a portion of said multi-level structure; and
displaying an indicator to indicate said level. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
processing said GPS coordinates to determine a bearing representing a movement of said object; and
displaying an indicator that indicates said bearing.
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3. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of selectively presenting a second view of said three dimensional model, said second view being presented from a perspective correlating to a location of said object determined by said GPS coordinates.
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4. The method of claim 1, further comprising the steps of:
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comparing said GPS coordinates for said object with a location of a second object; and
selectively transmitting a communication to one of said objects based on said comparison.
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5. The method of claim 4 wherein said transmitting step further comprises transmitting a dispatch command.
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6. The method of claim 4 wherein said comparing step further comprises comparing at least one parameter of said objects prior to said transmitting step.
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7. The method of claim 6 wherein said parameter in said comparing step is selected from the group consisting of physiological data and object readiness data.
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8. The method of claim 1, wherein said object is selected from the group consisting of a person, a vehicle, a watercraft and an aircraft.
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9. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of monitoring a parameter of said object.
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10. The method of claim 9, wherein said parameter is selected from the group consisting of biological statistics, mechanical statistics, fuel level, acceleration, and velocity.
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11. An object tracking system, comprising:
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at least one GPS receiver generating GPS coordinates for an object and a bearing representing a movement of said object, said GPS coordinates comprising a latitude, a longitude, and an altitude;
a processor for processing said GPS coordinates and correlating said altitude with an identifier for a level within a multi-level structure; and
a three dimensional tracking system for accurately locating an icon representing said object in a first view of a three dimensional model, wherein said three dimensional model represents at least a portion of said muiti-level structure, said three dimensional tracking system also displaying an indicator to indicate said level. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
means for comparing said GPS coordinates of said object to a location of a second object to generate a comparison; and
means for transmitting a communication to said object, wherein a content of said communication is determined at least in part by said comparison.
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15. The system of claim 14, wherein said transmitting means wirelessly transmits said communication to said object.
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16. The system of claim 14, further comprising means for encrypting said communication.
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17. The system of claim 11, wherein said object is selected from the group consisting of a person, a vehicle, a watercraft and an aircraft.
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18. The system of claim 11, further comprising means for monitoring a parameter of said object.
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19. The system of claim 18, wherein said parameter is selected from the group consisting of biological statistics, mechanical statistics, fuel level, acceleration, and velocity.
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