How a Safety System Tracks People and Alerts Others

This patent describes a safety system that collects location and image data of a registered person and sends it to a designated protector or security company when danger is detected.

What it covers

The safety service system includes a collection unit that gathers position information and image information about a person who is registered by a protector. For example, a parent (protector) registers their child (protected person) with the system. When the system detects a signal indicating the child is in danger, a service providing unit sends the collected position and image information to the parent, a security company, or both. This allows for quick awareness and response in emergency situations.

What it doesn't cover

• —Does not cover safety systems that only collect audio information without also collecting position and image data.
• —Does not cover systems that provide continuous monitoring without requiring a specific 'signal that the protected person is in danger' to trigger information sharing.
• —Does not cover general public safety systems where the protected person is not specifically 'registered by a protector'.
• —Does not cover systems that only provide safety information directly to the protected person, rather than to a protector or security company.
• —Does not cover systems that rely solely on biometric data for danger detection or identification.

The clever bit

The novelty lies in combining the collection of both position and image information for a specifically 'registered' protected person, and then precisely delivering this combined data to a 'protector' or 'security company' only upon detecting a specific 'signal that the protected person is in danger'. This targeted, event-driven information sharing is key.

Why it matters

This type of system is important for enhancing personal safety, especially for vulnerable individuals like children, the elderly, or those with specific health conditions. It provides peace of mind to designated protectors by offering a mechanism for rapid alerts and location tracking during emergencies. Such systems can enable quicker response times from caregivers or emergency services.

Real-world examples

• 1.Personal safety apps with SOS features
• 2.GPS trackers for children or seniors with alert buttons
• 3.Elderly monitoring systems with fall detection and camera feeds
• 4.Lone worker safety devices with emergency alerts