Information tag and emergency medical wristband

Abstract

An information tag can be affixed to a product used by an infant, young child, or other person needing medical attention. The information tag includes a removable strip containing emergency information. In the event of an emergency, the removable strip can be detached from the tag and used as an emergency medical wristband.

Description

[0001] INFORMATION TAG

[0002] AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL WRISTBAND

[0003] PRIORITY CLAIM

[0004]

[0001] The present application claims priority to United States Nonprovisional Patent

[0005] Application Serial No. 18 / 512,325, filed on November 17, 2023, the entirety of which is incorporated by reference herein.

[0006] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0007]

[0002] The present disclosure relates generally to information tags for emergency medical use and, more particularly, to an information tag that can be affixed to a product associated with a child or other person for providing emergency medical information to first responders in the event of an emergency.

[0008] BACKGROUND

[0009]

[0003] In emergency situations, an infant, young child, elderly person, or a person with certain disabilities may be unable to provide vital information to first responders, which may be required to provide proper care for the person. A parent or guardian for the person typically provides information required by first responders but, in many cases, the parent or guardian is unavailable. In case of a motor vehicle accident or mass casualty event, the parent or guardian may be incapacitated or become separated from the person under their care. In such cases, the first responders attending to the child or other person needing medical attention have little or no information about the person requiring treatment.

[0010] SUMMARY

[0011]

[0004] The present disclosure relates to an information tag that can be affixed to a product used by an infant, young child, or other person under the care of a parent or guardian. As one example, the information tag may be affixed to a child safety seat. The information tag includes a removable strip containing emergency information. In some embodiments, the removable strip includes a printed barcode encoded with information for accessing an online database storing personal and / or medical information about the person. In the event of an emergency, the removable strip can be detached from the tag and used as an emergency medical wristband.

[0012]

[0005] According to the present disclosure, an information tag can comprise: an attachment portion having a first adhesive applied to an inner surface thereof for affixing the information tag to a product associated with a person; a removable elongate strip connected to the attachment portion and configured to form a wristband that can be secured around the person’s wrist; and a second adhesive applied to a first end of the elongate strip for securing the elongate strip around the person’s wrist with the first end overlapping a second end to form the wristband.

[0013]

[0006] Also, according to the present disclosure, a child carrier can be provided comprising: a seat configured to receive a child; and an information tag affixed to the seat. The information tag can include an attachment portion affixing the information tag to the seat and a removable elongate strip configured to form a wristband that can be secured around the child’s wrist when separated from the attachment portion.

[0014]

[0007] In other aspects of the present disclosure, an emergency medical information system can be configured for providing medical information for use in an emergency. The system can comprise: a database storing emergency medical information about a person; an information tag configured to be affixed to a product associated with a person, the information tag including an attachment portion for affixing the information tag to the product and a removable elongate strip configured to form a wristband that can be secured around the person’s wrist when separated from the attachment portion; and a barcode printed on the removable strip and encoded with access information for accessing the emergency medical information.

[0015] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016]

[0008] FIG. l is a plan view showing the outer side of one example of an information tag with a removable strip that can be separated from the tag and used as a wristband.

[0017]

[0009] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the inner side of the information tag of FIG. 1.

[0018]

[0010] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing one example of an information tag affixed to a car seat for an infant.

[0019]

[0011] FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing one example of a removable strip separated from an information tag and secured around the wrist of a person to form a wristband.

[0020]

[0012] FIG. 5 illustrates one example of a process and system architecture for using an information tag with a printed barcode.

[0021]

[0013] FIGS. 6A and 6B depict one example of an emergency contact information card.

[0022]

[0014] FIG. 7 illustrates an example of a signal tag used to indicate the presence of an information tag on a car seat.

[0023]

[0015] FIG. 8 illustrates one example of the signal tag of FIG. 7.

[0024]

[0016] FIGS. 9A and 9B illustrate one example of a traveler version of an information tag.

[0025]

[0017] FIG. 10 illustrates one example of a combined progress flow and computer architecture diagram illustrating different aspects of connectivity between an application server and other computer-based components.

[0026]

[0018] FIG. 11 schematically depicts one example of adding a chip or module to a surface of an information tag.

[0027]

[0019] FIG. 12 schematically depicts one example of embedding chip or module into an interlayer of information tag.

[0028]

[0020] FIG. 13 illustrates another example of one side of an information tag structured in accordance with certain embodiments of the present invention.

[0029]

[0021] FIG. 14 illustrates the other side of the information tag of FIG. 13.

[0030] DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031]

[0022] Referring now to the drawings, FIGS. 1 and 2 show an information tag 10 according to one exemplary embodiment. The information tag 10 can be affixed to a product used by an infant, young child, or other person requiring assistance. As one example, the information tag may be affixed to a child safety seat for an infant or young child. The information tag 10 includes a removable elongate strip 12 containing personal and / or medical information about a person. In the event of an emergency, the removable strip 12 can be torn off and used as an emergency medical wristband for the person.

[0023] The information tag 10 generally comprises an elongate strip 12 with side tabs 14 extending along opposing sides of the elongate strip 12. Perforated tear lines 16 separate the side tabs 14 from the elongate strip 12 and enable the elongate strip 12 to be torn off in an emergency. In the disclosed embodiment, the elongate strip 12 is longer than the side tabs 14 so that the elongate strip 12 protrudes from each end of the information tag 10. The protruding ends can be easily grasped by first responders in an emergency to tear off the elongate strip 12.

[0032]

[0024] The information tag 10 can be affixed to a product designed for use by an infant, child, or other person requiring assistance. As shown in FIG. 2, an adhesive 18 is applied to the inner surfaces of the side tabs 14 for adhering the information tag 10 to a child safety seat or other product associated with the person. The adhesive 18 is covered by a protective cover 20 that can be peeled off and discarded when the information tag 10 is being affixed to the product.

[0033]

[0025] FIG. 3 shows the information tag 10 affixed to a child safety seat for an infant or young child. The information tag 10 could also be affixed to a stroller, wheelchair, backpack, lunch box, or article of clothing.

[0034]

[0026] The elongate strip 12 is designed to be tom off in an emergency and secured around the wrist of an infant, young child, or other person requiring assistance as shown in FIG. 4. For securing the elongate strip 12 around a person’s wrist, a second adhesive 22 (FIG. 2) is applied to the inner surface of the elongate strip 12 adjacent one end and is covered by a protective cover 24. When the elongate strip 12 is torn off, the protective cover 24 over the adhesive 22 is removed and the elongate strip 12 is wrapped around the persons’ wrist to form the wristband. The wristband is secured in place by overlapping the ends of the elongate strip 12 with the adhesive 22 facing the overlapping end and pressing them together.

[0035]

[0027] The inner surface of the elongate strip 12 includes an information region 26 containing placeholders for personal and / or medical information. In this example, the elongate strip 12 includes placeholders for the person’s name, age or year of birth (YOB), contact information for up to three emergency contacts, and allergies or medical conditions. This information should preferably appear on the outside of the “wristband” as shown in FIG. 4.

[0036]

[0028] In some embodiments, the inner surface of the elongate strip 12 may further include a printed barcode 28 containing relevant information for first responders in an emergency. For example, the barcode can be encoded with personal information identifying the person, contact information for a parent or guardian, and / or medical information. An application on a smartphone can be programmed to scan, decode, and display the information encoded into the barcode 28. Examples of information include a person’s name and address, blood type, allergies, and / or other medical conditions that would be helpful to a first responder in an emergency.

[0037]

[0029] In some embodiments, the barcode 28 is encoded with a uniform resource identifier

[0038] (URI) that provides a link to medical information stored, for example, in an online database. In this case, an application on a smartphone or tablet can be programmed to scan and decode the URI, access the resource (e.g., online database) pointed to by the URI, and display information retrieved from the online database. Generally, this approach enables more information to be made available to the first responder.

[0039]

[0030] In some embodiments, a bold pattern, such as contrasting stripes, is printed on the outer surface of the information tag 10 as shown in FIG. 1 along with instructions 18 for use in case of an emergency. In emergency situations, the emergency responder should not waste time looking for information. The bold pattern is designed to catch the attention an emergency responder. Emergency personnel can be trained to look for the information tag 10 when providing care in critical situations, as the information they contain can significantly impact the treatment and outcomes for the person requiring care.

[0040]

[0031] FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary process for using an information tag 10 with a printed barcode 28. Prior to use, the parent or guardian registers the barcode with an application server 100 using a computing device 110 (step 1). The application server 100 includes a database for storing personal and / or medical information linked to printed barcodes 28. During registration, a barcode identifier is sent to the application server

[0041] 100 and a form is presented to the user on the display of the computing device 110 to enter personal / medical information for a child or other person under the care of the parent / guardian. During the registration process, the parent / guardian may provide a username and password that can be later used to update the information. When the registration process is completed, the user is notified that the registration was successful (step 2).

[0042]

[0032] In some embodiments, the application server 100 includes a web interface enabling the parent / guardian to access and communicate with the application server lOOusing a standard web browser. To access the application server 100, the parent / guardian enters the URI of the application server 100 in the address bar of a browser to access a web application running on the application server 100. The barcode identifier and URI may be included in the instructions or packaging accompanying the information tag 10. The web application may present the parent / guardian with a series of forms for entering relevant information.

[0043]

[0033] In some embodiments, a client application may be downloaded and installed on a smartphone or tablet of the parent / guardian. The client side application can allow the parent / guardian to scan the barcode 28 on the information tag 10 or packaging using a built-in camera on the smartphone or tablet. The client application can automatically extract the bar code identifier and URI for accessing the remote database. The web application may present the parent / guardian with a series of forms for entering relevant information.

[0044]

[0034] Once the registration process is completed, the parent / guardian can affix the information tag 10 to a product 130, such as a child safety seat, stroller, wheelchair, or other product used by the person under the care of the parent / guardian (step 3). To affix the information tag 10 to the product 130, the protective covers 20 on the side tabs 14 are removed and the information tag 10 is applied face-down to the product 130, i.e., with the personal / medical information towards the product. In some embodiments, the parent / guardian writes or prints personal or medical information in the information region 26 of the information tag 10 prior to affixing the information tag 10 to a product 130. In this case, the information will be concealed from view until the elongate strip 12 is torn off or separated.

[0045]

[0035] After the information tag 10 is affixed to the product 130, the parent guardian may access the application server 100 to update the information (step 4). When accessing the application server 100, the parent / guardian will be prompted to enter the credentials (i.e., username and password) entered during the registration process before being allowed to update the information. When the update process is completed, the user is notified that the information was successfully updated (step 5).

[0046]

[0036] In the event of an emergency where the parent / guardian is unavailable, an emergency responder can tear off the elongate strip 12 on the information tag 10 to reveal the information on the inner surface (step 6). Any information contained in the information region will be immediately available to the emergency responder. Additionally, the emergency responder can use a computing device 120 equipped with a scanner or camera to read and decode the information contained in the barcode 28 to obtain additional information. In one embodiment, the encoded information includes the barcode ID and URI for accessing the application server 100, which can be scanned by the emergency responder (step 7). With this information, the emergency responder can access the application server 100 using a computing device 120 having a browser or client application for that purpose. The application on the computing device (e.g., browser or client application) sends an information request to the application server 100 (step 8). The information request includes the barcode ID obtained by scanning the information tag 10. In response to the information request, the application server returns personal and / or medical information associated with the barcode ID contained in the information request (step 9). In some embodiments, the emergency responder may be required to identify themselves or provide credentials to access the application server 100.

[0047]

[0037] After receiving the information, the application on the computing device 12 displays the information on the display of the computing device 120 (step 10). The information tag 10 is designed to provide vital information to emergency responders, healthcare professionals, and others in the event of a medical emergency when the person being treated is unable to communicate their medical history or needs. The information tag 10 is particularly useful for people who are nonverbal, unconscious, or unable to communicate effectively due to their age or condition. The information made available to emergency responders via the information tag 10 can include: personal information - the person’s name, address, and date of birth can be provided for quickly identifying the individual; medical conditions - information concerning medical conditions, chronic illnesses, or specific health issues can be provided; allergies - any known allergies to medications, foods, or other substances can be provided to prevent adverse reactions; medications - lists of prescription medications and dosages can be provided to ensure proper treatment and to avoid potential drug interactions; emergency contacts - contact information for family members, caregivers, or designated emergency contacts; blood type - the person’s blood type can be provided, which can be crucial in emergencies involving blood transfusions; and / or other information - some embodiments may also include information on organ donor status or any advanced directives the individual may have.

[0048]

[0038] It can be seen that embodiments of the invention provide an identification system which employs an information tag that can be affixed to various products used by or with infants, young children, older adults or senior citizens, or other people under the care of a parent, guardian, or healthcare provider. Such products can include, for example and without limitation, car seats, walkers, strollers, bicycles, helmets, casts, crutches, cribs, bed frames, and / or wheelchairs.

[0049]

[0039] In another example of a process for employing the information tag, appropriate locations on one side of the tag can be used to legibly (and permanently with a permanent marker or pen, for example) enter a child or patient’s name and information. An important objective is for first responders to be able to quickly identify the child or patient in the event of an emergency. The tag can be used to identify multiple people, including a primary caregiver, to contact in the event of an emergency, by name, phone number, and / or other indicia. In addition, known medical conditions important to know for the child or patient in an emergency can be identified, such as allergies, whether the person is non-verbal, autism, heart murmur, and / or others.

[0050]

[0040] With reference to FIGS. 6A and 6B, emergency contact information can be shared with an emergency contact card (FIG. 6A shows one side of the card, and FIG. 6B shows the other side of the card). The emergency contact card can be stored by the emergency contact person in a purse or wallet, for example, and / or stored electronically on a mobile device. The emergency contact card can help the emergency contact person to communicate information critical to know about a patient or child in an emergency. Medical professionals can prioritize such information when assessing an unconscious or non-communicative patient. Having specifics about medical conditions can prevent potential complications from incorrect treatments or medications. For example, it can be important to determine whether the patient is allergic to bees, is diabetic, is fluent in the native language, and / or has a preferred hospital, among other factors. Such information promotes administering and receiving the most informed care possible in an emergency situation.

[0041] In certain embodiments, with regard to FIG. 7, it can be beneficial to alert first responders or other personnel that there is an information tag 10 in use with a child or patient. In the example shown, a signal tag 702 can be used to indicate the presence of the information tag 10 on a car seat 704 for a child 706. The signal tag 702 may be placed at a location 708 near the front of the car seat 704 to indicate the presence of the information tag 10 on one side of the car seat 704, wherein the information tag 10 might not otherwise be readily visible to the first responder. FIG. 8 illustrates one example of the signal tag 702 which can be placed at the location 708 at the front portion of the car seat 704.

[0051]

[0042] FIGS. 9A and 9B illustrate one example of a traveler version of an information tag that can be used when a product such as a car set is not readily available for affixation of the information tag (FIG. 9A shows one side of the tag, and FIG. 9B shows the other side of the tag). In an emergency situation, the traveler tag can be employed in real-time to identify a child or patient in need of assistance. In one example, the traveler information tag can be affixed to a piece of luggage or briefcase used by the traveler. A key is provided with each of FIGS. 9A and 9B to indicate adhesive areas, cut lines and perforation lines formed during manufacturing of the information tag.

[0043] FIG. 10 illustrates one example of a combined progress flow and computer architecture diagram illustrating different aspects of connectivity between the application server 100 described above and other computer-based components, as shown. In one aspect, one or more external computer systems 1002 may communicate with and exchange information with the application server 100. For example, the server 100 may communicate with different kinds of medical systems 1002A, such as emergency medical technician (EMT) systems, healthcare facility patient treatment systems, patient medical record systems (EHR or EMR systems), and / or other medical systems 1002A. In another example, the server 100 may communicate with different kinds of law enforcement systems 1002B, such as police systems used to communicate information about an emergency scene or event. Also, the application server 100 may be configured for connectivity and communication with a variety of other systems 1002C that provide data that assist with attending to the needs of the child or patient using the information tag 10.

[0052]

[0044] In other aspects, an artificial intelligence (Al) system 1004 can be configured to enhance data processing and communication occurring between and among information tags, signal tags, and the other computer-implemented modules and functions described herein. In on example, the Al system 1004 can be configured to: determine a recommend course of treatment for the child or patient; determine an optimal location for treatment of the child or patient (e.g., a location of the optimal healthcare facility for transporting the patient); determine an optimal emergency contact to communicate with during an emergency event; and / or other potential Al-based determinations or recommendations.

[0053]

[0045] In certain embodiments, a global positioning (GPS) system 1006 can be provided to track a location or change in location for an information tag, signal tag, and / or product to which an information tag or signal tag has been applied. The GPS system 1006 may also be configured to work cooperatively with the Al system 1004, and / or communicate data that can be used by the Al system 1004, to recommend decisions based on GPS data associated with the information tag, signal tag, and / or product to which a tag has been applied. In other aspects, a beacon system 1008 can be configured to generate a signal (near-field communication (NFC)) to assist personnel with identifying a location or status for an information tag, a signal tag, and / or a product to which a tag has been applied.

[0054]

[0046] With reference to the example illustrated in FIG. 11, a chip or module 1102 can be added to the surface of an information tag 1104, as shown. The chip 1102 may be a system-on-a- chip (SoC) configuration that provides the data storage, GPS tracking, and / or beacon signaling functions described above. In another aspect illustrated in FIG. 12, the module 1102 can be embedded into an interlayer of an information tag 1106, which may have multiple layers including outer layers encasing the interlayer.

[0055]

[0047] FIG. 13 illustrates another example of one side (the front portion) of an information tag structured in accordance with certain embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 14 illustrates the other side (the back portion) of the information tag of FIG. 13. A key is provided with each of FIGS. 13 and 14 to indicate adhesive areas, cut lines and perforation lines formed during manufacturing of the information tag.

[0056]

[0048] In various embodiments, the information tags, signal tags, and other features described herein can be used in connection with patients in a variety of environments including, for example and without limitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, or hospital settings. In other aspects, the information tag and / or signal tags described herein may be configured for ready removal and reapplication, and / or the tags may be water resistant or flame retardant.

[0057]

[0049] The examples presented herein can be intended to illustrate potential and specific implementations of the present invention. It can be appreciated that the examples can be intended primarily for purposes of illustration of the invention for those skilled in the art. No particular aspect or aspects of the examples can be necessarily intended to limit the scope of the present invention. For example, no particular aspect or aspects of the examples of system architectures, user interface layouts, algorithm use cases, or screen displays described herein can be necessarily intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0058]

[0050] It is to be understood that the figures and descriptions of the present invention have been simplified to illustrate elements that can be relevant for a clear understanding of the present invention, while eliminating, for purposes of clarity, other elements. Those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize, however, that a sufficient understanding of the present invention can be gained by the present disclosure, and therefore, a more detailed description of such elements is not provided herein.

[0059]

[0051] Any element expressed herein as a means for performing a specified function is intended to encompass any way of performing that function including, for example, a combination of elements that performs that function. Furthermore, the invention as may be defined by such means-plus-function claims, resides in the fact that the functionalities provided by the various recited means can be combined and brought together in a manner as defined by the appended claims. Therefore, any means that can provide such functionalities may be considered equivalents to the means shown herein.

[0060]

[0052] In various embodiments, modules or software can be used to practice certain aspects of the invention. For example, software-as-a-service (SaaS) models or application service provider (ASP) models may be employed as software application delivery models to communicate software applications to clients or other users. Such software applications can be downloaded through an Internet connection, for example, and operated either independently (e.g., downloaded to a laptop or desktop computer system) or through a third-party service provider (e.g., accessed through a third- party web site). In addition, cloud computing techniques may be employed in connection with various embodiments of the invention.

[0061]

[0053] Moreover, the processes associated with the present embodiments may be executed by programmable equipment, such as computers. Software or other sets of instructions that may be employed to cause programmable equipment to execute the processes may be stored in any storage device, such as a computer system (non-volatile) memory. Furthermore, some of the processes may be programmed when the computer system is manufactured or via a computer-readable memory storage medium.

[0062]

[0054] It can also be appreciated that certain process aspects described herein may be performed using instructions stored on a computer-readable memory medium or media that direct a computer or computer system to perform process steps. A computer-readable medium may include, for example, memory devices such as diskettes, compact discs of both read-only and read / write varieties, optical disk drives, and hard disk drives. A computer-readable medium may also include memory storage that may be physical, virtual (e.g., cloud-based), permanent, temporary, semipermanent and / or semi-temporary. Memory and / or storage components may be implemented using any computer-readable media capable of storing data such as volatile or non-volatile memory, removable or non-removable memory, erasable or non-erasable memory, writeable or re-writeable memory, and so forth.

[0063]

[0055] Examples of computer-readable storage media may include, without limitation, RAM, dynamic RAM (DRAM), Double-Data-Rate DRAM (DDRAM), synchronous DRAM (SDRAM), static RAM (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), programmable ROM (PROM), erasable programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), flash memory (e.g., NOR or NAND flash memory), content addressable memory (CAM), polymer memory (e.g., ferroelectric polymer memory), phase-change memory, ovonic memory, ferroelectric memory, silicon-oxide-nitride-oxide-silicon (SONOS) memory, magnetic or optical cards, or any other type of media suitable for storing information.

[0064]

[0056] A “computer,” “computer system,” “computing apparatus,” “component,” or

[0065] “computer processor” may be, for example and without limitation, a processor, microcomputer, minicomputer, server, mainframe, laptop, personal data assistant (PDA), wireless e-mail device, smart phone, mobile phone, electronic tablet, cellular phone, pager, processor, fax machine, scanner, or any other programmable device or computer apparatus configured to transmit, process, and / or receive data. Computer systems and computer-based devices disclosed herein may include memory and / or storage components for storing certain software applications used in obtaining, processing, and communicating information. It can be appreciated that such memory may be internal or external with respect to execution of the disclosed embodiments. In various embodiments, a “host,” “engine,” “loader,” “filter,” “platform,” or “component” may include various computers or computer systems, or may include a reasonable combination of software, firmware, and / or hardware. In certain embodiments, a “module” may include software, firmware, hardware, or any reasonable combination thereof.

[0066]

[0057] In various embodiments of the present invention, a single component may be replaced by multiple components, and multiple components may be replaced by a single component, to perform a given function or functions. Except where such substitution would not be operative to practice embodiments of the present invention, such substitution is within the scope of the present invention. Any of the servers described herein, for example, may be replaced by a “server farm” or other grouping of networked servers (e.g., a group of server blades) that can be located and configured for cooperative functions. It can be appreciated that a server farm may serve to distribute workload between / among individual components of the farm and may expedite computing processes by harnessing the collective and cooperative power of multiple servers. Such server farms may employ load-balancing software that accomplishes tasks such as, for example, tracking demand for processing power from different machines, prioritizing and scheduling tasks based on network demand, and / or providing backup contingency in the event of component failure or reduction in operability.

[0067]

[0058] In general, it will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that various embodiments described herein, or components or parts thereof, may be implemented in many different embodiments of software, firmware, and / or hardware, or modules thereof. The software code or specialized control hardware used to implement some of the present embodiments is not limiting of the present invention. For example, the embodiments described hereinabove may be implemented in computer software using any suitable computer programming language such as .NET or HTML using, for example, conventional or object-oriented techniques. Programming languages for computer software and other computer-implemented instructions may be translated into machine language by a compiler or an assembler before execution and / or may be translated directly at run time by an interpreter. Examples of assembly languages include ARM, MIPS, and x86; examples of high-level languages include Ada, BASIC, C, C++, C#, COBOL, Fortran, Java, Lisp, Pascal, Object Pascal; and examples of scripting languages include Bourne script, JavaScript, Python, TypeScript, Ruby, PHP, and Perl. Various embodiments may be employed in a Lotus Notes environment, for example. Such software may be stored on any type of suitable computer- readable medium or media such as, for example, a magnetic or optical storage medium.

[0068]

[0059] Thus, the execution and behavior of the embodiments can be described without specific reference to the actual software code. The absence of such specific references is feasible because it is clearly understood that artisans of ordinary skill would be able to design software and control hardware to implement the embodiments of the present invention based on the description herein with only a reasonable effort and without undue experimentation.

[0069]

[0060] Various embodiments of the systems and methods described herein may employ one or more electronic computer networks to promote communication among different components, transfer data, or to share resources and information. Such computer networks can be classified according to the hardware and software technology that is used to interconnect the devices in the network, such as optical fiber, Ethernet, wireless LAN, HomePNA, cellular network communication, power line communication, or G.hn. The computer networks may also be embodied as one or more of the following types of networks: local area network (LAN); metropolitan area network (MAN); wide area network (WAN); virtual private network (VPN); storage area network (SAN); or global area network (GAN), among other network varieties.

[0070]

[0061] For example, a WAN computer network may cover a broad area by linking communications across metropolitan, regional, or national boundaries. The network may use routers and / or public communication links. One type of data communication network may cover a relatively broad geographic area (e.g., city-to-city or country-to-country) which uses transmission facilities provided by common carriers, such as telephone service providers. In another example, a GAN computer network may support mobile communications across multiple wireless LANs or satellite networks. In another example, a VPN computer network may include links between nodes carried by open connections or virtual circuits in another network (e g., the Internet) instead of by physical wires. The link- layer protocols of the VPN can be tunneled through the other network. One VPN application can promote secure communications through the Internet. The VPN can also be used to separately and securely conduct the traffic of different user communities over an underlying network. The VPN may provide users with the virtual experience of accessing the network through an IP address location other than the actual IP address which connects the access device to the network.

[0071]

[0062] The computer network may be characterized based on functional relationships among the elements or components of the network, such as active networking, client-server, or peer- to-peer functional architecture. The computer network may be classified according to network topology, such as bus network, star network, ring network, mesh network, star-bus network, or hierarchical topology network, for example. The computer network may also be classified based on the method employed for data communication, such as digital and analog networks.

[0072]

[0063] Embodiments of the methods and systems described herein may employ internetworking for connecting two or more distinct electronic computer networks or network segments through a common routing technology. The type of internetwork employed may depend on administration and / or participation in the internetwork. Non- limiting examples of internetworks include intranet, extranet, and Internet. Intranets and extranets may or may not have connections to the Internet. If connected to the Internet, the intranet or extranet may be protected with appropriate authentication technology or other security measures. As applied herein, an intranet can be a group of networks which employ Internet Protocol, web browsers and / or file transfer applications, under common control by an administrative entity. Such an administrative entity could restrict access to the intranet to only authorized users, for example, or another internal network of an organization or commercial entity. As applied herein, an extranet may include a network or internetwork generally limited to a primary organization or entity, but which also has limited connections to the networks of one or more other trusted organizations or entities (e g., customers of an entity may be given access an intranet of the entity thereby creating an extranet).

[0073]

[0064] Computer networks may include hardware elements to interconnect network nodes, such as network interface cards (NICs) or Ethernet cards, repeaters, bridges, hubs, switches, routers, and other like components. Such elements may be physically wired for communication and / or data connections may be provided with microwave links (e.g., IEEE 802.12) or fiber optics, for example. A network card, network adapter or NIC can be designed to allow computers to communicate over the computer network by providing physical access to a network and an addressing system through the use of MAC addresses, for example. A repeater can be embodied as an electronic device that receives and retransmits a communicated signal at a boosted power level to allow the signal to cover a telecommunication distance with reduced degradation. A network bridge can be configured to connect multiple network segments at the data link layer of a computer network while learning which addresses can be reached through which specific ports of the network. In the network, the bridge may associate a port with an address and then send traffic for that address only to that port. In various embodiments, local bridges may be employed to directly connect local area networks (LANs). Remote bridges can be used to create a wide area network (WAN) link between LANs; and / or, wireless bridges can be used to connect LANs and / or to connect remote stations to LANs.

[0065] In various embodiments, a hub may be employed which contains multiple ports. For example, when a data packet arrives at one port of a hub, the packet can be copied unmodified to all ports of the hub for transmission. A network switch or other devices that forward and filter OSI layer 2 datagrams between ports based on MAC addresses in data packets can also be used. A switch can possess multiple ports, such that most of the network is connected directly to the switch, or another switch that is in turn connected to a switch. The term “switch” can also include routers and bridges, as well as other devices that distribute data traffic by application content (e.g., a Web URL identifier). Switches may operate at one or more OSI model layers, including physical, data link, network, or transport (i.e., end-to-end). A device that operates simultaneously at more than one of these layers can be considered a multilayer switch. In certain embodiments, routers or other like networking devices may be used to forward data packets between networks using headers and forwarding tables to determine an optimum path through which to transmit the packets.

[0074]

[0066] As employed herein, an application server may be a server that hosts an API to expose business logic and business processes for use by other applications. Examples of application servers include J2EE or Java EE 5 (Oracle) application servers including WebSphere Application Server. Other examples include WebSphere Application Server Community Edition (IBM), Sybase Enterprise Application Server (Sybase Inc), WebLogic Server (BEA), JBoss (Red Hat), JRun (Adobe Systems), Apache Geronimo (Apache Software Foundation), Oracle OC4J (Oracle Corporation), Sun Java System Application Server (Sun Microsystems), and SAP Netweaver AS (ABAP / Java). Also, application servers may be provided in accordance with the .NET framework, including the Windows Communication Foundation, .NET Remoting, ADO.NET, and ASP.NET among several other components. For example, a Java Server Page (JSP) is a servlet that executes in a web container which is functionally equivalent to CGI scripts. JSPs can be used to create HTML pages by embedding references to the server logic within the page. The application servers may mainly serve web-based applications, while other servers can perform as session initiation protocol servers, for instance, or work with telephony networks. Specifications for enterprise application integration and service-oriented architecture can be designed to connect many different computer network elements. Such specifications include Business Application Programming Interface, Web Services Interoperability, and Java EE Connector Architecture. Certain embodiments of the invention may employ web servers such as Apache web servers, for example.

[0075]

[0067] Embodiments of the methods and systems described herein may divide functions between separate CPUs, creating a multiprocessing configuration. For example, multiprocessor and multi-core (multiple CPUs on a single integrated circuit) computer systems with co-processing capabilities may be employed. Also, multitasking may be employed as a computer processing technique to handle simultaneous execution of multiple computer programs.

[0076]

[0068] In various embodiments, the computer systems, data storage media, or modules described herein may be configured and / or programmed to include one or more of the abovedescribed electronic, computer-based elements and components, or computer architecture. In addition, these elements and components may be particularly configured to execute the various rules, algorithms, programs, processes, and method steps described herein.

[0077]

[0069] Various embodiments may be described herein in the general context of computer executable instructions, such as software, program modules, and / or engines being executed by a computer. Generally, software, program modules, and / or engines include any software element arranged to perform particular executions or implement particular abstract data types. Software, program modules, and / or engines can include routines, programs, objects, components, data structures and the like that perform particular tasks or implement particular abstract data types. An implementation of the software, program modules, and / or engines components and techniques may be stored on and / or transmitted across some form of computer-readable media. In this regard, computer-readable media can be any available medium or media useable to store information and accessible by a computing device. Some embodiments also may be practiced in distributed computing environments where executions can be performed by one or more remote processing devices that can be linked through a communications network. In a distributed computing environment, software, program modules, and / or engines may be located in both local and remote computer storage media including memory storage devices.

[0078]

[0070] Although some embodiments may be illustrated and described as comprising functional components, software, engines, and / or modules performing various executions, it can be appreciated that such components or modules may be implemented by one or more hardware components, software components, and / or combination thereof. The functional components, software, engines, and / or modules may be implemented, for example, by logic (e.g., instructions, data, and / or code) to be executed by a logic device (e.g., processor). Such logic may be stored internally or externally to a logic device on one or more types of computer-readable storage media. In other embodiments, the functional components such as software, engines, and / or modules may be implemented by hardware elements that may include processors, microprocessors, circuits, circuit elements (e.g., transistors, resistors, capacitors, inductors, and so forth), integrated circuits, application specific integrated circuits (ASIC), programmable logic devices (PLD), digital signal processors (DSP), field programmable gate array (FPGA), logic gates, registers, semiconductor device, chips, microchips, chip sets, and so forth.

[0079]

[0071] Examples of software, engines, and / or modules may include software components, programs, applications, computer programs, application programs, system programs, machine programs, operating system software, middleware, firmware, software modules, routines, subroutines, functions, methods, procedures, software interfaces, application program interfaces (API), instruction sets, computing code, computer code, code segments, computer code segments, words, values, symbols, or any combination thereof.

[0080]

[0072] Determining whether an embodiment is implemented using hardware elements and / or software elements may vary in accordance with any number of factors, such as desired computational rate, power levels, heat tolerances, processing cycle budget, input data rates, output data rates, memory resources, data bus speeds and other design or performance constraints.

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[0073] In some cases, various embodiments may be implemented as an article of manufacture. The article of manufacture may include a computer readable storage medium arranged to store logic, instructions and / or data for performing various executions of one or more embodiments. In various embodiments, for example, the article of manufacture may comprise a magnetic disk, optical disk, flash memory or firmware containing computer program instructions suitable for execution by an application specific processor.

[0082]

[0074] Additionally, it is to be appreciated that the embodiments described herein illustrate example implementations, and that the functional elements, logical blocks, modules, and circuits elements may be implemented in various other ways which can be consistent with the described embodiments. Furthermore, the executions performed by such functional elements, logical blocks, modules, and circuits elements may be combined and / or separated for a given implementation and may be performed by a greater number or fewer number of components or modules. As will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reading the present disclosure, each of the individual embodiments described and illustrated herein has discrete components and features which may be readily separated from or combined with the features of any of the other several aspects without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Any recited method can be carried out in the order of events recited or in any other order which is logically possible.

[0083]

[0075] Reference to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is comprised in at least one embodiment. The appearances of the phrase “in one embodiment” or “in one aspect” in the specification can be not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.

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[0076] Unless specifically stated otherwise, it may be appreciated that terms such as “processing,” “computing,” “calculating,” “determining,” or the like, refer to the action and / or processes of a computer or computing system, or similar electronic computing device, such as a general purpose processor, a DSP, ASIC, FPGA or other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof designed to perform the functions described herein that manipulates and / or transforms data represented as physical quantities (e.g., electronic) within registers and / or memories into other data similarly represented as physical quantities within the memories, registers or other such information storage, transmission or display devices.

[0085]

[0077] Certain embodiments may be described using the expression “coupled” and

[0086] “connected” along with their derivatives. These terms can be not necessarily intended as synonyms for each other. For example, some embodiments may be described using the terms “comlected” and / or “coupled” to indicate that two or more elements can be in direct physical or electrical contact with each other. The term “coupled,” however, also may mean that two or more elements can be not in direct contact with each other, but yet still co-operate or interact with each other. With respect to software elements, for example, the term “coupled” may refer to interfaces, message interfaces, application program interface (API), exchanging messages, and so forth.

[0087]

[0078] It will be appreciated that those skilled in the art will be able to devise various arrangements which, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present disclosure and can be comprised within the scope thereof. Furthermore, all examples and conditional language recited herein can be principally intended to aid the reader in understanding the principles described in the present disclosure and the concepts contributed to furthering the art, and can be to be construed as being without limitation to such specifically recited examples and conditions. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and embodiments as well as specific examples thereof, can be intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents comprise both currently known equivalents and equivalents developed in the future, i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure. The scope of the present disclosure, therefore, is not intended to be limited to the exemplary aspects and aspects shown and described herein.

[0088]

[0079] Although various systems described herein may be embodied in software or code executed by general purpose hardware as discussed above, as an alternative the same may also be embodied in dedicated hardware or a combination of software, hardware and / or dedicated hardware. If embodied in dedicated hardware, each can be implemented as a circuit or state machine that employs any one of or a combination of a number of technologies. These technologies may include, but can be not limited to, discrete logic circuits having logic gates for implementing various logic functions upon an application of one or more data signals, application specific integrated circuits having appropriate logic gates, or other components, etc. Such technologies can be generally well known by those of ordinary skill in the art and, consequently, may not be described in detail herein.

[0080] The flow charts and methods described herein show the functionality and execution of various implementations. If embodied in software, each block, step, or action may represent a module, segment, or portion of code that comprises program instructions to implement the specified logical function(s). The program instructions may be embodied in the form of source code that comprises human-readable statements written in a programming language or machine code that comprises numerical instructions recognizable by a suitable execution system such as a processing component in a computer system. If embodied in hardware, each block may represent a circuit or a number of interconnected circuits to implement the specified logical function(s). Although the flow charts and methods described herein may describe a specific order of execution, it is understood that the order of execution may differ from that which is described. For example, the order of execution of two or more blocks or steps may be scrambled relative to the order described. Also, two or more blocks or steps may be executed concurrently or with partial concurrence. Further, in some embodiments, one or more of the blocks or steps may be omitted or not performed. It is understood that all such variations can be within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0089]

[0081] The terms “a” and “an” and “the” and similar referents used in the context of the present disclosure (especially in the context of the following claims) can be to be construed to cover both the singular and the plural, unless otherwise indicated herein or clearly contradicted by context. Recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as though it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., “such as,” “in the case,” “by way of example”) provided herein is intended merely to better illuminate the disclosed embodiments and does not pose a limitation on the scope otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the claimed subject matter. It is further noted that the claims may be drafted to exclude any optional element. As such, this statement is intended to serve as antecedent basis for use of such exclusive terminology as solely, only and the like in connection with the recitation of claim elements, or use of a negative limitation.

[0090]

[0082] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments disclosed herein can be not to be construed as limitations. Each group member may be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. It is anticipated that one or more members of a group may be comprised in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and / or patentability.

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[0083] In various embodiments of the present invention, different types of artificial intelligence tools and techniques can be incorporated and implemented. Search and optimization tools including search algorithms, mathematical optimization, and evolutionary computation methods can be used for intelligently searching through many possible solutions. For example, logical operations can involve searching for a path that leads from premises to conclusions, where each step is the application of an inference rule. Planning algorithms can search through trees of goals and subgoals, attempting to find a path to a target goal, in a process called means-ends analysis.

[0092]

[0084] Heuristics can be used to prioritize choices in favor of those more likely to reach a goal and to do so in a shorter number of steps. In some search methodologies heuristics can also serve to eliminate some choices unlikely to lead to a goal. Heuristics can supply a computer system with a best estimate for the path on which the solution lies. Heuristics can limit the search for solutions into a smaller sample size, thereby increasing overall computer system processing efficiency.

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[0085] Propositional logic can be used which involves truth functions such as "or" and "not" search terms, and first-order logic can add quantifiers and predicates, and can express facts about objects, their properties, and their relationships with each other. Fuzzy logic assigns a degree of truth (e.g., between 0 and 1) to vague statements which may be too linguistically imprecise to be completely true or false. Default logics, non-monotonic logics and circumscription are forms of logic designed to help with default reasoning and the qualification problem. Several extensions of logic can be used to address specific domains of knowledge, such as description logics, situation calculus, event calculus and fluent calculus (for representing events and time), causal calculus, belief calculus (belief revision); and modal logics. Logic for modeling contradictory or inconsistent statements arising in multi-agent systems can also be used, such as paraconsistent logics.

[0094]

[0086] Probabilistic methods can be applied for uncertain reasoning, such as Bayesian networks, hidden Markov models, Kalman filters, particle filters, decision theory, and utility theory. These tools and techniques help the system execute algorithms with incomplete or uncertain information. Bayesian networks are tools that can be used for various problems: reasoning (using the Bayesian inference algorithm), learning (using the expectation-maximization algorithm), planning (using decision networks), and perception (using dynamic Bayesian networks).

[0095] Probabilistic algorithms can be used for filtering, prediction, smoothing and finding explanations for streams of data, helping perception systems to analyze processes that occur over time (e.g., hidden Markov models or Kalman filters). Artificial intelligence can use the concept of utility as a measure of how valuable something is to an intelligent agent. Mathematical tools can analyze how an agent can make choices and plan, using decision theory, decision analysis, and information value theory. These tools include models such as Markov decision processes, dynamic decision networks, game theory and mechanism design.

[0096]

[0087] The artificial intelligence techniques applied to embodiments of the invention may leverage classifiers and controllers. Classifiers are functions that use pattern matching to determine a closest match. They can be tuned according to examples known as observations or patterns. In supervised learning, each pattern belongs to a certain predefined class which represents a decision to be made. All of the observations combined with their class labels are known as a data set. When a new observation is received, that observation is classified based on previous experience. A classifier can be trained in various ways; there are many statistical and machine learning approaches. The decision tree is one kind of symbolic machine learning algorithm. The naive Bayes classifier is one kind of classifier useful for its scalability, in particular. Neural networks can also be used for classification. Classifier performance depends in part on the characteristics of the data to be classified, such as the data set size, distribution of samples across classes, dimensionality, and the level of noise. Model-based classifiers perform optimally when the assumed model is an optimized fit for the actual data. Otherwise, if no matching model is available, and if accuracy (rather than speed or scalability) is a primary concern, then discriminative classifiers (e.g., SVM) can be used to enhance accuracy.

[0097]

[0088] A neural network is an interconnected group of nodes which can be used in connection with various embodiments of the invention, such as execution of various methods, processes, or algorithms disclosed herein. Each neuron of the neural network can accept inputs from other neurons, each of which when activated casts a weighted vote for or against whether the first neuron should activate. Learning achieved by the network involves using an algorithm to adjust these weights based on the training data. For example, one algorithm increases the weight between two connected neurons when the activation of one triggers the successful activation of another. Neurons have a continuous spectrum of activation, and neurons can process inputs in a non-linear way rather than weighing straightforward votes. Neural networks can model complex relationships between inputs and outputs or find patterns in data. They can learn continuous functions and even digital logical operations. Neural networks can be viewed as a type of mathematical optimization which performs a gradient descent on a multi-dimensional topology that was created by training the network. Another type of algorithm is a backpropagation algorithm. Other examples of learning techniques for neural networks include Hebbian learning, group method of data handling (GMDH), or competitive learning. The main categories of networks are acyclic or feedforward neural networks (where the signal passes in only one direction), and recurrent neural networks (which allow feedback and short-term memories of previous input events). Examples of feedforward networks include perceptrons, multi-layer perceptrons, and radial basis networks.

[0098]

[0089] Deep learning techniques applied to various embodiments of the invention can use several layers of neurons between the network's inputs and outputs. The multiple layers can progressively extract higher-level features from the raw input. For example, in image processing, lower layers may identify edges, while higher layers may identify the concepts relevant to a human such as digits or letters or faces. Deep learning may involve convolutional neural networks for many or all of its layers. In a convolutional layer, each neuron receives input from only a restricted area of the previous layer called the neuron's receptive field. This can substantially reduce the number of weighted connections between neurons. In a recurrent neural network, the signal will propagate through a layer more than once. A recurrent neural network (RNN) is another example of a deep learning technique which can be trained by gradient descent, for example.

[0099]

[0090] The present invention may, of course, be carried out in other specific ways than those herein set forth without departing from the spirit and essential characteristics of the invention. The present embodiments are, therefore, to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, and all changes coming within the meaning and equivalency range of the appended claims are intended to be embraced therein.

Claims

CLAIMSWHAT IS CLAIMED IS:

1. An information tag comprising: an attachment portion having a first adhesive applied to an inner surface thereof for affixing the information tag to a product associated with a person; a removable elongate strip connected to the attachment portion and configured to form a wristband that can be secured around the person’s wrist; a second adhesive applied to a first end of the elongate strip for securing the elongate strip around the person’s wrist with the first end overlapping a second end to form the wristband.

2. The information tag of Claim 1, wherein the attachment portion comprises a pair of side tabs extending along opposing sides of the elongate strip.

3. The information tag of Claim 2, wherein the elongate strip and side tabs are divided by perforation lines to enable the elongate strip of the tag to be torn away from the side tabs of the tag for use as a wristband.

4. The information tag of Claim 1, further comprising an information region on an inside surface of the elongate strip for recording information about the person.

5. The information tag of Claim 4, wherein the inside surface of the tag faces the product when the tag is adhered to the product so that the information region isconcealed.

6. The information tag of Claim 4, further comprising a bar code on an inside surface of the strip providing a link to a resource containing information about the person.

7. The information tag of Claim 6, wherein the resource comprises a web page or database.

8. The information tag of Claim 1, further comprising a removable protective cover applied over the first adhesive, wherein the protective cover is removed when the tag is affixed to a product.

9. A child carrier comprising: a seat configured to receive a child; and an information tag affixed to the seat, the information tag including an attachment portion affixing the information tag to the seat and a removable elongate strip configured to form a wristband that can be secured around the child’s wrist when separated from the attachment portion.

10. The child carrier of Claim 9, wherein the attachment portion comprises side tabs disposed on opposing sides of the elongate strip, wherein the elongate strip and side tabs are divided by perforation lines to enable the elongate strip of the tag to be torn away from the side tabs of the tag for use as a wristband.

11. The child carrier of Claim 9, wherein the information tag further comprises a first adhesive applied to inner surfaces of the tabs for affixing the tag to the seat while allowing separation of the elongate strip from the tabs after the tag is affixed to the seat; and12. The child carrier of Claim 9, wherein the tag further comprises a second adhesive applied to a first end of the strip for securing the elongate strip around the person’s wrist with the first end overlapping a second end to form the wristband.

13. The child carrier of Claim 9, further comprising an information region on an inside surface of the strip for recording information about the person.

14. The child carrier of Claim 13, wherein the inside surface of the tag faces the product when the tag is adhered to the product so that the information region is concealed.

15. The child carrier of Claim 13, further comprising a bar code on an inside surface of the strip providing a link to a resource containing information about the person.

16. The child carrier of Claim 15, wherein the resource comprises a web page or database.

17. The child carrier of Claim 13, further comprising multiple removable protective covers applied over the first adhesive on the tab, wherein the protective covers are removed when the tag is affixed to a product.

18. An emergency medical information system for providing medical information for use in an emergency, the system comprising: a database storing emergency medical information about a person; an information tag configured to be affixed to a product associated with a person, the information tag including an attachment portion for affixing the information tag to the product and a removable elongate strip configured to form a wristband that can be secured around the person’s wrist when separated from the attachment portion; and a barcode printed on the removable strip and encoded with access information for accessing the emergency medical information.

19. The emergency medical information system of Claim 18, further comprising a computing device having an application for decoding the barcode and accessing the emergency medical information stored in the database.

20. The emergency medical information system of Claim 19, wherein the computing device further comprises a display to display the emergency medical information.

21. The emergency medical information system of Claim 18, wherein the attachment portion comprises a pair of side tabs extending along opposing sides of the elongate strip.

22. The emergency medical information system of Claim 21, wherein theelongate strip and side tabs are divided by perforation lines to enable the elongate strip of the tag to be tom away from the tabs of the tag for use as a wristband.

23. The emergency medical information system of Claim 22, wherein the tag further comprises a first adhesive applied to inner surfaces of the tabs for affixing the tag to a product while allowing separation of the strip from the tabs after the tag is affixed to the product.

24. The emergency medical information system of Claim 23, wherein the tag further comprises a second adhesive applied to a first end of the strip for securing the strip around a person’s wrist with the first end overlapping a second end to form the wristband.

25. The emergency medical information system of Claim 18, further comprising an information region on an inside surface of the elongate strip for recording information about the person.

26. The emergency medical information system of Claim 25, wherein the inside surface of the tag faces the product when the tag is affixed to the product so that the information region is concealed from view.

27. The emergency medical information system of Claim 25, further comprising removable protective covers applied over the first adhesive on the tab, wherein the protective covers are removed when the tag is affixed to a product.

28. A method of using an information tag comprising an attachment portion for affixing the information tag to a product and a removable elongate strip configured to form a wristband that can be secured around the person’s wrist, the method comprising: separating an elongate strip from an information tag affixed to a product associated with a person, the elongate strip containing emergency information linked to the person that is revealed when the elongate strip is separated from the information tag; and securing the elongate strip with the emergency information around the person’s wrist to form an emergency medical wristband.

29. The method of Claim 28, wherein the emergency information is concealed from view prior before the elongate strip is separated from the information tag.

30. The method of Claim 28, wherein the emergency information comprises a barcode having a unique identifier and a uniform resource identifier linked to a resource containing personal and medical information of the person.

31. The method of Claim 30, further comprising using the unique identifier and URI to obtain the personal and medical information of the user.

32. The information tag of Claim 1, wherein the product associated with the person comprises at least one of a car seat, a walker, a stroller, a bicycle, a helmet, a cast, a crutch, a crib, a bed frame, and / or a wheelchair.

33. A kit compri sing : an information tag; and an emergency contact card including information associated with at least one emergency contact person.

34. The kit of Claim 33, wherein the emergency contact card can be stored by the emergency contact person electronically on a mobile device.

35. The kit of Claim 33, wherein the emergency contact card can help the emergency contact person to communicate information critical to know about a patient or child in an emergency.

36. The kit of Claim 33, further comprising a signal tag.

37. The kit of Claim 33, wherein the signal tag is configured to indicate the presence of the information tag on a product associated with a person.

38. The kit of Claim 37, wherein the product associated with person includes a car seat for a child39. The kit of Claim 36, further comprising the signal tag structured for placement on a product associated with a person in a location on the product visible to a first responder.

40. The information tag of Claim 1, wherein the information tag comprises a traveler tag structured for use when a product associated with a person is not readily available for affixation of the information tag.

41. The information tag of Claim 40, wherein the traveler tag can be affixed to a piece of luggage or briefcase used by the person.

42. The emergency medical information system of Claim 18, further comprising an application server configured for communication with at least one external computer system.

43. The system of Claim 42, wherein the external computer system comprises at least one medical computer system.

44. The system of Claim 42, wherein the external computer system comprises at least one law enforcement computer system.

45. The system of Claim 18, further comprising at least one artificial intelligence system operatively associated with the application server.

46. The system of Claim 45, further comprising the artificial intelligence system programmed to determine a recommended course of treatment for the person.

47. The system of Claim 45, further comprising the artificial intelligence system programmed to determine an optimal location for treatment of the person.

48. The system of Claim 45, further comprising the artificial intelligence system programmed to determine an optimal emergency contact to communicate with during an emergency event.

49. The system of Claim 18, further comprising at least one global positioning system operatively associated with the application server.

50. The system of Claim 49, further comprising the global positioning system programmed to track a location or change in location for the information tag.

51. The system of Claim 49, further comprising the global positioning system programmed to track a location or change in location for a signal tag associated with the information tag.

52. The system of Claim 49, further comprising the global positioning system configured to work cooperatively with an artificial intelligence system to recommend at least one decision based on position data associated with the information tag.

53. The system of Claim 18, further comprising a beacon system configured togenerate a signal to assist personnel with identifying a location or status for the information tag.

54. The system of Claim 18, further comprising a global positioning module installed on a surface of the information tag.

55. The system of Claim 18, further comprising a beacon signal module installed on a surface of the information tag.

56. The system of Claim 18, further comprising: the information tag comprising multiple layers, and a global positioning module positioned within an interlayer of the multiple layers.

57. The system of Claim 18, further comprising: the information tag comprising multiple layers, and a beacon signal module positioned within an interlayer of the multiple layers.

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