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Security and tracking system
Assignee: C2 Global Technologies Inc USA
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Filing: 2002-10-31
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Granted: 2003-08-12
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Expires: 2022-10-31
Abstract
Abstract A security and tracking apparatus is provided, comprising at least two signaling units in communicating proximity, and means for identifying the location of the signaling units. In one embodiment, a security and tracking apparatus is provided, comprising at least two signaling units in communicating proximity, and means for identifying and automatically transmitting the location of the signaling units when the signaling units are separated by more than a preselected distance. In a preferred embodiment, a method is provided to locate a person, an animal, or a material asset, comprising providing in contact with the person, animal, or material asset, at least two signaling units in communicating proximity, wherein at least one signaling unit is small and hidden and securely attached to the person, animal, or material asset, and the signaling units having means for identifying the location of the signaling units to a monitoring station; activating means for identifying the location of the signaling units by referencing the global positioning satellite (GPS) system; and notifying the monitoring station of said geographic location.
Inventors
- 👤 Benedict S Curatolo
- 👤 Thomas E Cornelius
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:46
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B25/00; G08B25/01; G08B25/016; G01; G01S; G01S5/00; G01S5/0009; G01S5/0018; G01S5/0036; G08B21/00; G08B21/02; G08B21/0202; G08B21/0205; G08B21/0211; G08B21/0213; G08B21/0227; G08B21/023; G08B21/028; G08B21/0283
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 60
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A security and tracking apparatus comprising: (a) a first signaling unit having means for identifying the location of said first signaling unit; (b) a second signaling unit in communicating proximity with the first signaling unit, said second signaling unit having means for identifying the location of said second signaling unit; and, (c) means for transmitting the location of said signaling units when the first and second signaling units are separated by more than a preselected distance.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A security and tracking apparatus comprising: (a) a first signaling unit having means for identifying the location of said first signaling unit; (b) a second signaling unit in communicating proximity with the first signaling unit, said second signaling unit having means for identifying the location of said second signaling unit; and, (c) means for transmitting the location of said signaling units when the first and second signaling units are separated by more than a preselected distance.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The security and tracking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said means for transmitting the location of said signaling units is automatically activated when the first and second signaling units are separated by more than the preselected distance.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The security and tracking apparatus of claim 1 , including means for receiving an initiating signal for activating the transmission of information identifying the location of the signaling units.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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The security and tracking apparatus of claim 1 , including means for initiating the transmission of information identifying the location of the signaling units by one of the signaling units.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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The security and tracking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the signaling units is adapted to be hidden.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
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The security and tracking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the means for identifying the location of the signaling units includes antenna means for communicating with the global positioning satellite (GPS) system.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
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The security and tracking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the means for identifying the location of the signaling units includes antenna means for communicating with low earth orbit satellites.
Claim 9
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The security and tracking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the means for identifying the location of the signaling units includes antenna means for communicating with a cellular network.
Claim 10
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The security and tracking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one signaling unit is small enough to be able to be hidden in a wearable article.
Claim 11
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The security and tracking apparatus of claim 9 , wherein at least one signaling unit is incorporated into at least one of an article of clothing, a shoe, a watch, a wristband, a bracelet, an identification card, an article of jewelry, a hair accessory, eyeglasses, and an animal collar.
Claim 12
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The security and tracking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one signaling unit is securely attached to an individual.
Claim 13
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The security and tracking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one signaling unit is securely attached to an animal.
Claim 14
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The security and tracking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one signaling unit is securely attached to a material asset.
Claim 15
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The security and tracking apparatus of claim 13 , wherein at least one signaling unit is incorporated into at least one of a credit card, a wallet, a cellular phone, a pager, a motor vehicle, a boat, an aircraft, a television, a radio, a stereo, a tape player, a compact disc player, a camera, a movie camera, a computer, a printer, a laptop computer, a briefcase, a suitcase, a weapon, an article of clothing, an article of jewelry, and an article of artwork.
Claim 16
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The security and tracking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one signaling unit is incorporated into at least one of a molded article, an extruded article, and a sewn article.
Claim 17
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The security and tracking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mode of attachment of at least one signaling unit is an adhesive.
Claim 18
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The security and tracking apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the mode of attachment of at least one signaling unit is a pressure sensitive adhesive.
Claim 19
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The security and tracking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the signaling units are in a passive mode when said signaling units are in communicating proximity.
Claim 20
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The security and tracking apparatus of claim 1 , including means for transmitting a continuous signal.
Claim 21
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The security and tracking apparatus of claim 1 , including means for transmitting an intermittent signal.
Claim 22
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The security and tracking apparatus of claim 1 , including means for transmitting an encrypted signal.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
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A security and tracking system comprising: (a) a first signaling unit having means for identifying the location of said first signaling unit; (b) a second signaling unit in communicating proximity with the first signaling unit, said second signaling unit having means for identifying the location of said second signaling unit; (c) means for transmitting the location of said signaling units when the first and second signaling units are separated by more than a preselected distance, and (d) a monitoring station capable of receiving information identifying the location of said signaling units.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
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A security and tracking system comprising: (a) a first signaling unit having means for identifying the location of said first signaling unit; (b) a second signaling unit in communicating proximity with the first signaling unit, said second signaling unit having means for identifying the location of said second signaling unit; (c) means for transmitting the location of said signaling units when the first and second signaling units are separated by more than a preselected distance, and (d) a monitoring station capable of receiving information identifying the location of said signaling units.
Claim 25
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The security and tracking system of claim 22 , wherein said monitoring station includes a means for transmitting information identifying the location of the signaling units from the monitoring station to a remote receiver.
Claim 26
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The security and tracking system of claim 23 , wherein the location of the remote receiver is one of a law enforcement agency facility, a law enforcement vehicle, an emergency response vehicle, and an emergency care facility.
Claim 27
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The security and tracking system of claim 22 , including radio wave transmitting means for transmitting the information identifying the location of the signaling units from the monitoring station to a remote receiver.
Claim 28
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The security and tracking system of claim 22 , including internet connecting means for transmitting the information identifying the location of the signaling units from the monitoring station to a remote receiver.
Claim 29
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The security and tracking system of claim 22 , including telephone connecting means for transmitting the information identifying the location of the signaling units from the monitoring station to a remote receiver.
Claim 30
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The security and tracking system of claim 22 , including cellular communicating means for transmitting the information identifying the location of the signaling units from the monitoring station to a remote receiver.
Claim 31
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The security and tracking system of claim 22 , including low earth orbit satellite communicating means for transmitting the information identifying the location of the signaling units from the monitoring station to a remote receiver.
Claim 32
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The security and tracking system of claim 22 , wherein the means for identifying the location of the signaling units includes antenna means for communicating with the global positioning satellite (GPS) system.
Claim 33
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The security and tracking system of claim 22 , wherein the means for identifying the location of the signaling units includes antenna means for communicating with low earth orbit satellites.
Claim 34
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The security and tracking system of claim 22 , wherein the means for identifying the location of the signaling units includes antenna means for communicating with a cellular network.
Claim 35
Independent Claim
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A method to locate a person, animal, or object, comprising: (a) providing in contact with the person, animal, or object, at least a first signaling unit and a second signaling unit, said second signaling unit in communicating proximity with said first signaling unit, each said signaling units having means for identifying the location of said signaling units and means for transmitting the location of said signaling units when the first and second signaling units are separated more than a preselected distance; and (b) activating said means to identify the location.
Claim 36
Independent Claim
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A method to locate a person, animal, or object, comprising: (a) providing in contact with the person, animal, or object, at least a first signaling unit and a second signaling unit, said second signaling unit in communicating proximity with said first signaling unit, each said signaling units having means for identifying the location of said signaling units and means for transmitting the location of said signaling units when the first and second signaling units are separated more than a preselected distance; and (b) activating said means to identify the location.
Claim 37
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The method of claim 33 , including automatically activating the transmission of the location of the signaling units when said signaling units are separated by more than the preselected distance.
Claim 38
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The method of claim 33 , including initiating the transmission of information identifying the location of the signaling units upon receiving instructions from a remote source.
Claim 39
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The method of claim 33 , including signaling the units from a monitoring station to initiate the transmission of information identifying the location of the signaling units.
Claim 40
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The method of claim 33 , including activating one of the signaling units to initiate the transmission of information identifying the location of the signaling units.
Claim 41
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The method of claim 33 , wherein at least one signaling unit is small, and wherein providing said signaling unit includes hiding said small unit in a wearable article.
Claim 42
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The method of claim 33 , including obtaining the location of the signaling units from the global positioning satellite (GPS) system.
Claim 43
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The method of claim 33 , including obtaining the location of the signaling units within an unlimited range from a monitoring station.
Claim 44
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The method of claim 33 , including operating the signaling units in a passive mode when said signaling units are in communicating proximity.
Claim 45
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The method of claim 33 , including continuously transmitting the information identifying the location of the signaling units.
Claim 46
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The method of claim 33 , including intermittently transmitting the information identifying the location of the signaling units.
Claim 47
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The method of claim 33 , including transmitting in an encrypted form the information identifying the location of the signaling units.
Claim 48
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The method of claim 33 , including transmitting the information identifying the location of the signaling units to a monitoring station.
Claim 49
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The method of claim 45 , including transmitting the information identifying the location of the signaling units from the monitoring station to a remote receiver.
Claim 50
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The method of claim 46 , including transmitting additional information from the monitoring station to a remote receiver.
Claim 51
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The method of claim 46 , including transmitting the description of an individual from the monitoring station to a remote receiver.
Claim 52
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The method of claim 46 , including transmitting the description of an animal from the monitoring station to a remote receiver.
Claim 53
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The method of claim 46 , including transmitting the description of a material asset from the monitoring station to a remote receiver.
Claim 54
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The method of claim 46 , including transmitting the information identifying the location of the signaling units from the monitoring station to a remote receiver using radio waves.
Claim 55
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The method of claim 46 , including transmitting the information identifying the location of the signaling units from the monitoring station to a remote receiver using the internet.
Claim 56
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The method of claim 46 , including transmitting the information identifying the location of the signaling units from the monitoring station to a remote receiver using a telephone network.
Claim 57
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The method of claim 46 , including transmitting the information identifying the location of the signaling units from the monitoring station to a remote receiver using a cellular network.
Claim 58
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The method of claim 46 , including transmitting the information identifying the location of the signaling units from the monitoring station to a remote receiver using low earth orbit satellites.
Claim 59
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The method of claim 46 , including transmitting the information identifying the location of the signaling units with an accuracy of about 100 meters.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 46 , including transmitting the information identifying the location of the signaling units with an accuracy of about 22 meters.
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