Patent ID: 8880119
Filing Date: 2014-11-04
Classification: G08B,H04M

Abstract:
1. A personal global tracking system ( 100 ) having a clandestine tracking unit ( 200 ) worn by a first user operatively interfacing with a global tracking system infrastructure ( 700 ), wherein said system ( 100 ) comprises: (a) a compact waterproof tracking unit ( wherein a microprocessor ( 240 ), a speaker ( 245 ), a microphone ( 250 ), a transceiver ( 255 ), a cellular phone component ( 260 ), and a power supply ( 265 ) are disposed within the tracking unit ( 200 ), wherein the speaker ( 245 ) is operatively connected to the microprocessor ( 240 ), wherein the speaker ( 245 ) is operatively connected to the cellular phone component ( 260 ), wherein the speaker ( 245 ) is for emitting an audible sound such as an alarm, a status tone, a recorded sound, or a live voice from the microprocessor ( 240 ) or the cellular phone component ( 260 ), wherein the microphone ( 250 ) is operatively connected to the microprocessor ( 240 ), wherein the microphone ( 250 ) is operatively connected to the cellular phone component ( 260 ), wherein the microphone ( 250 ) is for receiving an audible sound such as a live voice for processing via the microprocessor ( 240 ) or the cellular phone component ( 260 ), wherein the transceiver ( 255 ) is operatively connected to the microprocessor ( 240 ), wherein the transceiver ( 255 ) is operatively connected to the cellular phone component ( 260 ), wherein the transceiver ( 255 ) is for sending and receiving radio signals, wherein the power supply ( 265 ) is operatively connected to the microprocessor ( 240 ), wherein the power supply ( 265 ) is operatively connected to the cellular phone component ( 260 ), wherein the microprocessor ( 240 ) comprises a text messaging component ( 270 ) disposed therein, wherein the text massaging component ( 270 ) is operatively connected to the cellular phone component ( 260 ), wherein text messages are sent and received via radio signals via the microprocessor ( 240 ), the cellular phone component ( 260 ) and the transceiver ( 255 ), wherein the microprocessor ( 240 ) comprises a voice recognition component ( 275 ) disposed therein, wherein the voice recognition component receives an audio signal via the microphone ( 250 ) and converts the audio signal into a data file for processing via the microprocessor ( 240 ), wherein the microprocessor ( 240 ) comprises a fixed data storage component ( 280 ) disposed therein for encoding personal information and storing data, wherein the microprocessor ( 240 ) comprises a timekeeping and stopwatch component ( 285 ) disposed therein for use in keeping time, wherein a female power supply charging port ( 290 ) operatively connected to the power supply ( 265 ) is disposed in the tracking unit side wall ( 230 ), wherein the power supply charging port ( 290 ) is for receiving a male end of a power supply charger, wherein an antenna ( 295 ) operatively connected to the transceiver ( 255 ) is rotationally disposed in the tracking unit side wall ( 230 ), wherein the antenna ( 295 ) comprises a cylindrical shape resembling a winding knob of a standard wristwatch, wherein the antenna ( 295 ) is for sending and receiving radio signals, wherein a data storage component port ( 300 ) for receiving a removable data storage component ( 305 ) is disposed in the tracking unit side wall ( 230 ), wherein the data storage component port ( 300 ) comprises a waterproof hinged cap ( 310 ), wherein upon insertion, the removable data storage component ( 305 ) is operatively connected to the microprocessor ( 240 ), wherein the removable data storage component ( 305 ) is for storing data, wherein a unique barcode ( 315 ) is disposed on the tracking unit bottom surface ( 220 ) or a facia bottom surface ( 420 ), wherein the unique barcode ( 315 ) is for encoding a unique serial number of the tracking unit ( 200 ), wherein a body temperature sensor ( 320 ) operatively connected to the microprocessor ( 240 ) is disposed on the tracking unit bottom surface ( 220 ), wherein the body temperature sensor ( 320 ) is for recording the body temperature of the first user and transmitting to the microprocessor ( 240 ), wherein a power button ( 325 ) operatively connected to the microprocessor ( 240 ) is disposed on the tracking unit top surface ( 210 ), wherein the power button ( 325 ) is for enabling or disabling operating power to the tracking unit ( 200 ), wherein an alarm arming activation component ( 330 ) operatively connected to the microprocessor ( 240 ) is disposed on the tracking unit top surface ( 210 ), wherein an alarm activation component ( 335 ) operatively connected to the microprocessor ( 240 ) is disposed on the tracking unit top surface ( 210 ), wherein an auxiliary unit arming activation component ( 340 ) operatively connected to the microprocessor ( 240 ) is disposed on the tracking unit top surface ( 210 ), wherein the alarm arming activation component ( 330 ) is for enabling and disabling the silent alarm, wherein the alarm activation component ( 335 ) is for activating or deactivating the silent alarm, wherein the auxiliary unit arming activation component ( 340 ) is for enabling and disabling an auxiliary tracking unit ( 600 ), wherein a first green light emitting diode ( 345 ) for indicating an active state of the system ( 100 ) and additionally a charging state of the power supply ( 265 ) is disposed on the tracking unit top surface ( 210 ), wherein a second green light emitting diode ( 345 ) for indicating an active state of the auxiliary tracking unit ( 600 ) is disposed on the tracking unit top surface ( 210 ), wherein a red light emitting diode ( 345 ) for indicating an active state of the silent alarm is disposed on the tracking unit top surface ( 210 ); (b) a facia ( wherein the facia top surface ( 410 ) comprises a display readout ( 435 ), wherein the display readout ( 435 ) is for displaying an output from the timekeeping and stopwatch component ( 285 ), a picture, or alphanumeric message from the operatively connected microprocessor ( 240 ), wherein a quick release button ( 440 ) for releasing the spring biased, pivoting fascia ( 400 ) from a closed position to an open position is disposed on the tracking unit side wall ( 230 ) proximal to the antenna ( 295 ); (c) a locking tamper-proof wristband ( wherein the locking wristband ( 500 ) comprises contacts ( 535 ) disposed thereon for interfacing with a matched set of contacts ( 535 ) disposed on the tracking unit ( 200 ), wherein the contacts ( 535 ) disposed on the tracking unit ( 200 ) are operatively connected to the microprocessor ( 240 ), wherein for operation, when the wristband ( 500 ) is removed in an unauthorized manner, a silent alarm is triggered via the wristband alarm activation component ( 525 ), wherein the pulse sensor ( 530 ) monitors the pulse of a user and transmits a signal to the microprocessor ( 240 ); (d) a waterproof auxiliary tracking unit ( wherein the auxiliary tracking unit ( 600 ) comprises a auxiliary power supply status indicator ( 640 ) disposed thereon operatively connected to the auxiliary power supply ( 630 ), wherein the auxiliary tracking unit ( 600 ) comprises a female auxiliary charging port ( 645 ) disposed thereon operatively connected to the auxiliary power supply ( 630 ) for charging the auxiliary power supply ( 630 ) via a male power supply charger, wherein the auxiliary tracking unit ( 600 ) comprises a first green auxiliary light emitting diode ( 650 ) disposed thereon for indicating operating status of the auxiliary tracking unit ( 600 ), wherein the auxiliary tracking unit ( 600 ) comprises a second green auxiliary light emitting diode ( 650 ) disposed thereon for indicating enabled, unlocked status of the auxiliary power switch ( 630 ), wherein the auxiliary tracking unit ( 600 ) comprises a red auxiliary light emitting diode ( 650 ) indicating disabled, locked status of the auxiliary power switch ( 630 ), wherein for operation the auxiliary tracking unit ( 600 ) is disposed within a specific distance from the tracking unit ( 200 ) and worn by the first user, wherein when the auxiliary tracking unit ( 600 ) is disposed at a distance greater than the specific distance from the tracking unit ( 200 ), a silent alarm is triggered; and (e) a tracking system infrastructure ( wherein upon activation, the silent alarm is sounded via the first user activating the alarm activation component ( 335 ), the first user issuing a voice command through the microphone ( 250 ) to the voice recognition component ( 275 ) disposed in the microprocessor ( 240 ), a second user activating the cellular phone component ( 260 ) via dialing the unique cellular phone number, or predetermined set of parameters disposed in the microprocessor ( 240 ), the data storage component ( 280 ), or the removable data storage component ( 305 ) is met, wherein the tracking unit ( 200 ) transmits a signal to the tracking system infrastructure ( 700 ) via the transceiver ( 255 ), wherein upon activation, the signal is received via the cellular phone tower system ( 710 ), roadway camera system ( 730 ), and the global positioning satellite system ( 720 ), wherein upon activation, the cellular phone tower system ( 710 ) transmits a location signal to the central communication center ( 740 ), wherein upon activation, the global positioning satellite system ( 720 ) transmits a location signal to the central communication center ( 740 ), wherein upon activation, the roadway camera system ( 730 ) captures video or a still image, wherein upon activation, the roadway camera system ( 730 ) transmits the video or still image to the central communication center ( 740 ), wherein upon activation, the central communication center ( 740 ) transmits a signal to the system status website ( 750 ) for interactive viewing and use for the second user.