| 摘要 |
An apparatus, including an alert device having a receiver, and method are provided for receiving alert information broadcast via particular telecommunication transmitters operating within a cellular, PCS, or other wireless telecommunications network, thereby allowing delivery of a message. The alert device includes a receiver for receiving digital messages in the form of broadcast messages on a digital control channel, a microcomputer having a monitoring circuit that monitors received digital messages for the presence of an alert code associated with alert messages regarding an alert condition, and a plurality of peripheral devices which produce various tones and flashing lights in response to the alert device's reception of an appropriate alert message. The alert device can be provisioned over the air to respond to particular preferred system providers and controlled user groups. The alert device can also control and external device to provide a warning to the user.
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