17 results about "Emergency alert system" patented technology

Aspects of this disclosure relate to an emergency alert system for reducing risk during a crisis while providing emergency services with information related to the crisis. Other aspects relate to a portable electronic device for assisting a user through a crisis or emergency. The device may be a cell or mobile phone using any form of wired or wireless communication for augmenting information exchange with relevant authorities.

An emergency alarm system peripheral, such as a hazard detector, intrusion detector, or a notification appliance, includes a base that is permanently installed on a wall or ceiling, and a head which mounts to the base. Various embodiments and methods are provided to easily and efficiently assign addresses to the peripherals in the system.

An artificial Intelligence generated multilingual alerting and news creation and distribution system comprising a software and hardware system and method for their use, that act together to gather, aggregate, curate, verify, content, characterize, distribute and disseminate news content including follow-up i.e. for broadcast media distribution and wherein that system can generate and incorporate AI read news content optionally in multiple languages as a feature of the system. The invention relates to a fully integrated cloud-based broadcast system which has the ability to address and interact with external sources, including for example, Federal, State, and Local Emergency Operation Centers, including, EAS (Emergency Alert System), and IPAWS (Integrated Public Alert Warning System), as well as more local alert systems. The system is designed to provide safety protocols which include audio fingerprinting which the system uses for further authentication and verification of the audio files in an aspect of the invention.

This invention introduces a decentralized two-way communication system (DCS) for vehicles, operated by civilians and authorities, that complements existing Emergency Alert Systems (EAS) systems managed by governmental authorities, and the vehicle Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communications. The system allows vehicle drivers and occupants, pedestrians, authorities and other road users to transmit and receive messages and emergency alerts in between them, as well as to and from infrastructure. The DCS is linked to existing Vehicle Management Systems (VMS), and software applications for mobile devices. The DCS leverage the vehicle Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication systems, and can be used in different communication embodiments such as: Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V); Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I); Vehicle-to-Pedestrian (V2P); Vehicle-to-Cloud (V2C); and Vehicle-to-Network (V2N). An object of the DCS is to improve road safety, road awareness, sharing road conditions, weather updates, road hazard updates, emergency alert systems (EAS) and save lives.

A method and system are described for providing an accumulated set of alert response message content arising from disseminating an emergency alert message to user equipment via mobile wireless network infrastructure. An emergency alert is received that is issued by an emergency alert system. The emergency alert includes: an emergency description, and a target geographic area. An emergency alert message, corresponding to the emergency alert, is disseminated to user equipment via mobile wireless infrastructure. A set of alert response messages issued by user equipment responding to the emergency alert message are accumulated. Instances of the alert response messages provide: an emergency alert identification, a user equipment location, and an alert message handling result. An aggregated result is presented that indicates user equipment-issued alert response messages.

Systems and methods are discussed herein for an optimal approach for wireless emergency alerting within cells of wireless communication networks by using a careful estimation of a “true effective radius” of each cell / sector to eliminate broadcasts falling short of alert area boundaries (with users in such gaps in coverage not receiving an alert despite being in the designated alert area). By utilizing true provisioning information of each cell / sector that is at least partly within the alert area boundaries to understand the true effective radii of particular cell sectors can be selected for broadcast of the alert such that the entire alert area is covered for broadcasting of the alert without excessive over-broadcasting, e.g., broadcasting excessively beyond the alert area boundaries. Alerts can then be broadcast within each selected cell sector.

A monitoring unit in an emergency alert system a housing and a motion sensor positioned within the housing and configured to detect motion within a monitoring area. The monitoring unit includes a communication device configured to electronically communicate with one or more remote electronic devices and a microcomputer. The microcomputer includes a memory device storing instructions and a processing device configured to execute the instructions to: determine motion data from the motion sensor, the motion data representing movement or lack of movement by a subject in the monitoring area, determine that the lack of movement occurs within a monitoring period, determine that a duration of the lack of movement exceeds a threshold, and transmit an electronic alert message to the one or more remote electronic devices using the communication device. The electronic alert message indicates a potential emergency based on the lack of movement.

A light and emergency alert system for alerting individuals to smoke or carbon monoxide in combination with a flashlight includes a housing that contains a processor. A light source is mounted to and directed away from the housing. A hazard detector mounted in the housing adjacent to a vent extending through the housing. An alarm indicator is mounted to the housing. The processor is programmed to selectively activate the light source. The hazard detector senses for hazardous conditions in a surrounding atmosphere via the vent, including a presence of smoke and a presence of a concentration of carbon monoxide greater than a predetermined threshold. The processor causes the alarm indicator to emit an alert signal when the hazard detector senses one of the hazardous conditions.

Systems and methods are described herein for presenting additional information related to an emergency alert. A media guidance application may detect that a new emergency alert has been received. The media guidance application may then perform a search of various content sources (e.g., program listings, the Internet, etc.) for content related to the emergency alert. The media guidance application may then present the search results in a contextual menu enabling the user to access content of the search results. The media guidance application may also provide more options, such as, recording or pausing media content that the user was in the process of consuming when the emergency alert was generated, and an option to the user not to bring up the contextual menu again if the same emergency alert is repeated.

A light and emergency alert system for alerting individuals to smoke or carbon monoxide in combination with a flashlight includes a housing that contains a processor. A light source is mounted to and directed away from the housing. A hazard detector mounted in the housing adjacent to a vent extending through the housing. An alarm indicator is mounted to the housing. The processor is programmed to selectively activate the light source. The hazard detector senses for hazardous conditions in a surrounding atmosphere via the vent, including a presence of smoke and a presence of a concentration of carbon monoxide greater than a predetermined threshold. The processor causes the alarm indicator to emit an alert signal when the hazard detector senses one of the hazardous conditions.

The present invention relates to a personal safety and alert system that comprises a mobile software application installed on an electronic device, such as a smartphone or smartwatch. The application includes a user interface for selecting different security modes, including a Green Mode for general recording, a Yellow Mode for discreet tracking, and a Red Mode for emergency situations. The system features a location module for real-time GPS tracking, a media recording module for capturing encrypted photos and videos, and a communication module for transmitting emergency alerts to predefined contacts. When activated in Red Mode, the system triggers an audible alarm, increases device volume, and automatically dials 911.

An emergency alert system and method for providing proximity-based alerts in real-time is provided. The system generates a virtual perimeter around one or more entities, wherein real-time location information is used to determine whether a first entity is within the virtual perimeter generated around a second entity, and wherein the system will send an alert once the first entity enters the perimeter and terminate the alert once the first entity exits the perimeter. The system may the rate of data transmission depending on whether the first entity is registered in a database corresponding to a geographical region where the system is administered and whether the second device is in an active broadcasting mode. The system also predicts the location of the first and second entities and uses the difference between the predicted location and actual location to adjust the location and size of the perimeter to provide adequate warning.

A method and system are described for providing an accumulated set of alert response message content arising from disseminating an emergency alert message to user equipment via mobile wireless network infrastructure. An emergency alert is received that is issued by an emergency alert system. The emergency alert includes: an emergency description, and a target geographic area. An emergency alert message, corresponding to the emergency alert, is disseminated to user equipment via mobile wireless infrastructure. A set of alert response messages issued by user equipment responding to the emergency alert message are accumulated. Instances of the alert response messages provide: an emergency alert identification, a user equipment location, and an alert message handling result. An aggregated result is presented that indicates user equipment-issued alert response messages.

System disclosed herein aims to provide users with an easy way to locate and support local vendors like taco trucks and tamale vendors. For a monthly fee, vendors can register and list their locations on an interactive map, making them easily accessible to users. The app includes a distress button that vendors and users can activate in emergencies to alert nearby app users and authorities. Core features include user registration with email verification, vendor registration with detailed business information, a searchable map interface for locating vendors, and an emergency alert system. Additionally, the app offers a sponsorship section where users can support their favorite vendors through yearly subscriptions and donations via a secure payment gateway. The professional and business-oriented homepage prominently displays the app's logo and name, enhancing brand recognition. Overall, Vendor Finder improves local vendor visibility, community safety, and user engagement.

A emergency alert system comprises a wearable device that includes a biometric authentication module to verify user identity, emergency icons for specific services, a location tracking module, and a notification module. Upon activation of an emergency icon, the device contacts the relevant service, provides precise location information, and alerts a predefined group to initiate emergency protocols. The wearable device can be a smartwatch or fitness tracker.

Emergency alert systems and methods for disabled and / or differently abled persons are disclosed. Upon receiving an alert message, the system translates the alert message to an audio message (text to speech) when the text to speech feature is enabled. In some implementations, the system waits for a threshold period of time (e.g., 30 seconds) to receive a user acknowledgment of the alert message, and translates the alert message to an audio message if no acknowledgment is received within this time. The user acknowledgment can be received via a selection of an option (e.g., by clicking an “OK” button) and / or via an audio option (e.g., by saying “Ok, received”) when the text to speech feature is enabled. The system then outputs (e.g., reads out loud) the translated message so that the disabled or differently abled persons can be informed of the emergency situation. After outputting the translated message, the system can further wait for a user acknowledgment of the translated audio message.

A smart artificial intelligence based mobile robot having an air purification, humidification, dehumidification, and ultraviolet cleaning-based system to remove pathogens is disclosed. The robot also acts as an emergency alert system for break-ins and human fall detection using AI algorithm. The mobile robot operates and navigates intelligently using real time data collected from the environment through various sensors and input devices. An object detection module may use inputs from the camera to recognize people, pets, and others by pre-trained machine learning data set. The mobile purification, humidity management and sanitizing robot includes a ball bearing for balance and a motor controller, which drives two motors and wheels. The central controller of the smart mobile robot system has memory and processor to handle navigation, communication, notifications, and air handling system through real time data collection.