Patent ID: 6384724
Filing Date: 2002-05-07
Classification: G08B

Abstract:
An alarm system for alerting persons within a monitored area as to an emergency situation, said alarm system comprising:a) a monitoring unit strategically placed within said monitored area, said monitoring unit including: i) a sensor for sensing conditions within the monitored area and generating a sensor signal; ii) a microprocessor for analyzing said sensor signal to determine if an emergency situation exists; and iii) a transmitter for transmitting an emergency signal upon a determination that an emergency situation exists by said microprocessor; b) a vibration unit to be retained by a person within the monitored area for receiving said emergency signal and causing said vibrating unit to vibrate thereby alerting the person retaining the vibrating unit as to the emergency situation; and c) a light system positioned within the monitored area for receiving said emergency signal and illuminating a path to safety for persons within the monitored area.