Patent ID: 6505203
Filing Date: 2003-01-07
Classification: G06Q,Y10S

Abstract:
A method for coordinating a notification procedure for aiding in the locating of a missing person via the global computer network comprising:providing a means for submission of identifying data for registration of a particular person; assigning a code to said identifying data; storing said code and said identifying data in a computer retrievable format accessible via the global computer network; developing a database inclusive of public and private institutions and individuals selected to receive notification of missing persons via the global computer network; maintaining said database in a computer retrievable format for access via the global computer network; providing a means for global computer network receipt of notification that a registered person is missing and critical data pertinent thereto; activating an algorithm based on time and distance designed to compute, from said critical pertinent data, a geographical area within which the missing person is projected to have the highest probability of being resident; and providing a mechanism for distribution of an electronic mail alert notification to all of said public and private institutions and individuals within said geographical area.