Portable wireless automobile and personal emergency responder and messenger system and method

摘要

Devices, systems, and methods for responding to emergency situations of infants, children and pets left unattended in a vehicle. The device comprises a control module for short range RF transmission housed in a lightweight, portable unit plugged into a vehicle accessory power outlet. The system may additionally comprise sensors in communication with the module to detect and trigger alarms, including: when a vehicle has been in a collision; whether a child has climbed out of a car seat while the vehicle is in motion; when the temperature within the vehicle is unsafe; whether an infant has been left unattended in a vehicle; and whether children are playing in a parked vehicle (e.g. trunk) in unsafe temperatures. The portable device may also be configured with an “SOS” button housed within a key fob, wristband, or necklace, to transmit GPS coordinates of the wearer in emergency situations (such as kidnappings).

主权项

1. A lightweight, portable emergency messenger system PEMS device for use in wirelessly contacting emergency responders comprising:
a) a detachable control module head unit housing a communications and monitoring components separable from a base unit, comprising:
1. i) a voice system comprising a speaker and a microphone to transmit automated audio alert messages to Users from said voice system, and one and/or two way conversations between Users and said emergency responders;ii) a movement sensor with the ability to detect vehicle inertia;iii) a motion sensor to detect movement of occupants within a vehicle;iv) a MEMS accelerometer to detect if the vehicle is involved in a collision;v) a Temperature Sensor to detect temperatures within a vehicle;vi) a microcontroller or microprocessor device;vii) a Global System for Mobile Communication Subscriber Identity Mobile (GSM SIMS) card reader;viii) a global positioning system (GPS), a global system for mobile communications supporting four radio frequency bands (GSM—Quad 4), and general packet radio service (GPRS);ix) a sensor to indicate a change in the type of power source and a means to detect the type of power source in current use by said system;x) a means to activate said PEMS device to wirelessly transmit SMS/MMS messages comprising a User's global positioning system (GPS) coordinates and live audio feed of a User's situation to said emergency responders; and, b) a base unit configured to plug into a vehicle accessory power outlet, comprising a
i. rechargeable battery with the ability to provide about 96 hours of continuous power to said PEMS device, and the means to recharge said battery via USB port and via a power accessory outlet;ii. wherein said head unit is programmable to activate alarms and transmit SMS messages with the User's GPS coordinates to emergency responders if detached from the base unit after said device is armed, and is configured to monitor the safety of vehicle occupants within and outside the vehicle.