Patent ID: 7999741
Filing Date: 2011-08-16
Classification: A61B,G08B,G16H

Abstract:
1. A method for locating a plurality of portable modules at an incident scene, said method comprising: receiving first data derived from a wireless signal transmitted by a first one of the portable modules and received by at least three receivers of a plurality of receivers mounted to at least one vehicle transported to the incident scene, at least some of the plurality of receivers disposed on a plurality of extensible arms that are capable of being extended relative to a body of each vehicle; determining a location of the first one of the portable modules based on the first data; receiving second data derived from a wireless signal transmitted by a second one of the portable modules and received by the first one of the portable modules; and determining a location of the second one of the portable modules based on the second data and the location of the first one of the portable modules.