Method For Communicating Emergency Messages To An Electronic Devices Associated With A Target Person

What is this patent about?

’439 is related to the field of emergency communication systems, specifically methods for conveying messages from emergency personnel to nearby individuals. Current methods, such as sirens and loudspeakers, often fail due to ambient noise and inattentiveness of the target person, especially those inside vehicles. The patent addresses the need for a more direct and reliable communication method in emergency situations.

The underlying idea behind ’439 is to establish a direct communication link between emergency personnel and nearby electronic devices, such as radios or cell phones, to deliver targeted emergency messages. This is achieved by using a transmitter in the emergency vehicle to send a signal that can be received by electronic devices within a certain radius, allowing emergency personnel to communicate instructions or warnings directly to individuals in the vicinity.

The claims of ’439 focus on a method comprising providing an emergency vehicle with a transmitter, and an electronic device associated with a target person. The transmitter sends an emergency signal carrying a message and security codes. The method includes the emergency personnel selecting the message and signal radius, positioning the target person within the signal radius, transmitting the message, the electronic device confirming the message using receiving security codes, electronically connecting the transmitter to the electronic device, and controlling the audio/visual function of the electronic device to improve the target person's ability to receive the message.

In practice, the system works by having emergency personnel activate a transmitter in their vehicle, which then broadcasts an emergency signal within a defined signal radius . This signal contains both the emergency message and a security code. Electronic devices within the radius, pre-configured with a matching security code, receive the signal and, upon verification, establish a connection. This allows the emergency personnel to override the device's current audio output (e.g., lowering the radio volume) and deliver the emergency message directly to the target person.

This approach differs from traditional methods by creating a closed, secure communication network that bypasses ambient noise and inattentiveness. Unlike sirens or loudspeaker announcements, the message is delivered directly to the target person's electronic device, ensuring a higher likelihood of reception. The use of security codes prevents unauthorized access and ensures that only devices within the designated radius receive the emergency message, minimizing disruption and maximizing the effectiveness of the communication.