Patent Publication Number: US-6990047-B1

Title: Method to track using a locator device

Description:
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   BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
   A. Field of the Invention 
   This device allows an individual to track an individual and allows the individual to be located if necessary. Although many types of housings can be used, a watch is depicted in this example. Other types of devices may include key chains and remote control finders to name a few examples. The watch will also be provided with certain security features including a means to spray an airborne irritant such as pepper spray or mace in the event that the security of the individual is threatened. 
   Additionally, it will also have medical information stored in the watch band which may be available in the case of an emergency. 
   B. Prior Art 
   There are other examples of being able to track individuals using various devices and incorporating the global positioning satellite system. Examples of this type are Neagr, U.S. Pat. No. 5,905,461, Hoffman U.S. Pat. No. 5,742,223. 
   While these devices achieve some of the results of this particular device, they do not achieve all the results and do not incorporate all the features of the current device. The current device in addition to being able to track an individual, will also have medical information and a means to discharge an airborne irritant in the event of danger to the person. 
   BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
   This device is in the general shape of a watch. However, this watch is different in that it has a multitude of features not common to most watches. The shape of the device may also be another device such as a key chain holder. For purposes of this application a watch will be described. 
   The watch will have medical information encrypted in a band on the back side so that in the event of an emergency, medical information can easily be gathered about the individual. An indicator on the front of the watch will advise medical personnel to look at the band, which is located on the back surface. 
   On the front side of the watch will be a device to eject a predetermined amount of pepper spray or mace in the event of a security situation. A means to puncture a canister of pepper spray will be incorporated into the watch. 
   Additionally, the watch will be equipped with a speaker as well as a microphone so that the person can verbally communicate, if that individual is being tracked or the individual is in danger. An antenna will be embedded in the watchband to allow an individual to be tracked and for the individual to communicate. A GPS (Global Positioning System) indicator is also located on the device for tracking from a remote location. A locator button will activate this particular GPS indicator. An audio alarm as well as a voice chip button are also provided in addition to all the previously mentioned features. This watch will operate like any other watch and tell time. A date will be displayed on the watch face as well as a “steps taken” indicator and speed indicator. 
   It is an object of this device to make a security device in the form of a commonly used item such as a watch with a multitude of safety features in addition to providing time for an individual. 

   
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       FIG. 1  front view of the device. 
       FIG. 2  is a rear view of the device. 
       FIG. 3  is a fragmented front view of the device. 
       FIG. 4  is a view according to line  4 — 4  on  FIG. 3 . 
       FIG. 5  is schematic of the device. 
   

   DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENT 
   This device  5  has the appearance of a watch. However, this watch, while being a watch, also has several unique features. The watch itself will have a watch face  10  which is common to most watches and will operate like any other watch. The watch is secured to the person with a band that is common to all watches, see FIGS.  1 , 2 . 
   An antenna  15  will be installed in the watch band which will allow an individual to track someone using the Global Positioning System (GPS) or the cellular network. The GPS system or cellular network is not claimed as part of this device but is essential to the operation of the device  5 . A chip  85  in the watch will allow the GPS system to locate an individual. 
   A locator button  80  on the device  5  will allow an individual to send an alarm to a remote location in the event of danger. An audio alarm  90  will also be installed on the watch so that if the individual is in trouble it will have the capacity to sound an alarm to deter a predator, see  FIG. 3 . 
   This device will have the normal appearance of a watch including hand dials and a knob  50  to adjust the hand dials. As an additional feature the device  5  will be equipped with a medical strip  25 , with encoded medical information on the back of the watch band, see  FIG. 2 . A notice strip  20  on the front of the device will direct the person to the medical strip  25  on the back, see FIG.  1 , 2 . This is important in the event of an emergency so that the emergency personnel can gain easy access to vital and necessary medical information. 
   The device may also be equipped with a voice chip button  60 , a date window  65 , a microphone  70 , and a speaker  75 , see  FIGS. 3 ,  5 . 
   The device will also have a “steps taken” window  55 , which will assist the individual in the event of an emergency situation in order to allow a person to be tracked to a specific location. Although the device employs the GPS and cellular networks, they are not claimed as part of this examination. 
   Additionally, the device will have certain presets  30  and controls for a particular individual so that the person can custom fit or custom make specific commands or specific requests. This may include audible reminders of certain events such as alarms and these types of presets  30  are found in watches today. 
   To provide additional protection the device  5  will also have a canister  36  inserted into a cavity in the front end of the watch, see  FIG. 4 . This canister  36  could contain pepper spray or mace  39  to protect an individual. The canister  36  of pepper spray is secured to the device with a locking means  38 . The locking means  38  also allows the canister  36  to be changed and may include a screw, plug or cap. 
   To discharge the contents of the canister  36 , a button  35  on the outside surface of the device  5  is depressed which allows a tapered point to puncture the shell of the canister  36  and allow the spray to be ejected through a connecting tube  37  and an opening  40  on the outside surface of the watch, see  FIG. 4 .