ID Card Holder with Integrated GPS and Panic Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing emergency alert systems require users to be within range of a monitoring system, are bulky, or lack utility beyond summoning help in dangerous situations, and do not provide simplified access to emergency communication, especially when users are incapacitated or in situations where they cannot access their cell phone.

Innovation Solution

An identification card holder with integrated position identification, 2-way communication, and panic control features, utilizing technologies like GPS, RFID, NFC, and voice communication, enabling users to transmit their location and communicate emergencies without needing to access a cell phone.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a personal alarm system with monitoring base station is used, then emergency help can be summoned, but the device is bulky and requires the user to remain in range of the monitoring system

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveemergency help summoning capabilityVSAvoiddevice size

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple functions (position identification via GPS, emergency alarm, and communication) into a single compact device that fits in a pocket or purse, eliminating the need for separate bulky monitoring equipment while maintaining emergency help summoning capability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The device serves multiple purposes: it provides position tracking, emergency alarm functionality, and general communication capabilities, replacing the need for specialized bulky equipment with a multi-functional compact unit

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If a cell phone is removed from pocket or purse to dial 911, then emergency communication can be established, but this may be impractical or impossible in dangerous situations

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveemergency communication accessVSAvoidtime to access emergency communication

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The device is pre-programmed with emergency contact information and can be activated with a simple button press or automatic trigger, eliminating the need to manually dial or navigate through phone interfaces during emergencies

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The emergency communication functionality is extracted from the complex cell phone interface into a dedicated simple activation mechanism, allowing immediate emergency contact without the steps required to use a standard phone

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Reliability

If an emergency device periodically checks on the user, then help can be summoned if the user is in danger, but the device requires the user to remain in range of a nearby receiver

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveautomatic emergency detectionVSAvoidoperational range

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The device uses GPS satellites and cellular networks as intermediaries to transmit position and alarm information over long distances, eliminating the need for direct line-of-sight or proximity to a receiver while maintaining automatic emergency detection capability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Loss of information

If an identification card with GPS and SOS alarm is used, then location tracking and emergency alert are provided, but emergency nuances cannot be communicated

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveemergency information transmissionVSAvoidemergency communication capability

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The device incorporates multiple communication methods including text messages, voice calls, and location tracking, allowing comprehensive emergency information transmission about the user's condition, location, and needs through a single unified system

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Provides immediate and simplified access to emergency communication, allowing users to transmit their position and communicate effectively, even when incapacitated, without the need for a cell phone, enhancing safety in various situations.

Implementation Method 1

An identification card holder with position identification, 2-way communication, and panic control features, utilizing technologies like GPS

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectGPS:

Implementation Method 2

utilizing technologies like GPS, RFID, NFC

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRFID:

Implementation Method 3

utilizing technologies like GPS, RFID, NFC

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectNFC:

Data Source

PatentUS10028120B2Identification card holder with personal locator

Publication Date: 2018.07.17 GLOBAL LIFE LINE

AI summary

An ID card and/or cell phone holder provides position identification, 2-way communication, and panic control features for emergency communication. Contemplated holders include those configured as a wallet, arm band, belt clip, or money clip, and can additionally or alternatively be adapted for use with a key ring, lanyard, or other carrying adapter. Position identification circuitry, the communication circuitry, and the panic control interface can be physically distributed between or among at least first and second cards or other components.