TWM446379U - Wearable tracking device and personal tracking system containing same - Google Patents

Description

Wearable tracking device and personal tracking system containing the same

This creation relates to a wearable tracking device and a personal tracking system containing the same.

People need the freedom and ability to pursue adventure to build complete confidence - especially for people with dementia. The personality, dignity and privacy of people with dementia should also be respected and maintained as much as possible. People with dementia often wander happily and unconsciously, and become confused and lost in a matter of seconds. This becomes a big problem when caregivers are unable to take care of them at all times.

To solve this problem, the prior art has developed a tracking device based on the Global Positioning System (GPS) combined with a GPS receiver and a wireless transmitter for immediate tracking and monitoring of patients with dementia. However, GPS technology has its limitations. In particular, GPS systems operate ideally in outdoor environments, but are limited in closed coverage areas such as buildings, airports, tunnels, and basements. In addition, positioning the signal can take tens of seconds, which looks very long in an emergency. Furthermore, since patients suffering from dementia tend to tear off items worn on their bodies, whether they are their own or strange items, handheld devices or similar small devices are easily moved by carriers. Except, it cannot be used to track patients carrying the device.

Furthermore, traditional monitoring systems have doubts about ensuring patient privacy. Also, since the battery life is often insufficient, these devices can only be in the designated area. It works well.

Therefore, the industry needs a personal tracking device and system with enhanced tracking range, reliability, convenience, and respect for the privacy of the loader.

In order to meet the needs of the industry, the creator of this case has developed a personal tracking system, especially a personal tracking system with a wearable tracking device. According to the present invention, the wearable tracking device is provided with a geographic locator, which includes a GPS module and a backup system module different from the GPS module, and an automatic Switching to the module switcher of one of the GPS module and the backup system module. Thus, when the person to be tracked and located is in an area where the GPS is inoperable, such as in buildings, tunnels, pits, and dense metropolitan areas, the precise location of the personnel may depend, for example, on the location of the nearby GSM communication system and The signal intensity is determined by this creation. The GPS module and the backup system module operate together in a gap-free manner, enabling signal coverage to be optimized 24/7, regardless of location.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the personal tracking system includes a server for wirelessly instructing the geolocation device to receive and transmit its own location information in a predetermined form. In other words, the wearable tracking device of the present invention can be set by the server to transmit position information at a predetermined time interval, according to a motion mode, or according to a combination of motion patterns, time intervals, and event occurrences. As will be described later, "event occurrence" means, for example, that a user presses an emergency button or a user enters a certain geographical area. The wearable tracking device of the present case is provided with a motion sensor, so that the geolocation device is in the motion sensor It is sensed that the wearable tracking device is turned off after a predetermined period of time in a rest position, and is activated again immediately after the motion sensor senses motion. With these technical features, this creation has achieved effective management of data transmission and extended battery life.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the personal tracking system is provided with a server adapted to transmit location information to and from only a designated terminal device. In this way, the system disclosed in the present case implements a privacy setting that only opens relevant location information to designated personnel, such as certain caregivers or part of family members who are open to dementia patients, rather than being open to all personnel. In order to control the changes to the privacy settings of the loader's movement, each change in these settings is passed through a predetermined procedure and delivered to the intended dedicated management. The manager can be an individual or an organization to prevent misuse and abuse of power.

The characteristics of this creation can be clearly understood by referring to the detailed description of the drawings and the examples.

1 is a schematic block diagram showing an embodiment of a wearable tracking device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The tracking device 1 includes a GPS module 30 and a different type of backup system module from the GPS module 30. 32, both are connected to the controller 10. The controller 10 receives power from the power control module 50, and the power control module 50 is connected to a power source 51, such as a battery. The backup system module 32 is adapted to determine its position by measuring the radial distance or direction of the received signal from two or more locations. In a preferred embodiment, the backup system module 32 is selected from the group consisting of a Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) module, a General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) module, a Radio Frequency (RF) triangulation module, and none. A group of line area network (WLAN) modules (such as Wi-Fi-based triangulation modules). If necessary, the tracking device 1 may include two or more backup system modules and cooperate with the GPS module 30 to form a geolocation device. The controller 10 executes an instruction to process the data from the above module to calculate the location information. The controller 10 has a built-in module switcher that automatically switches to one of the GPS module 30 and the backup system module 32. In the case that the GPS satellite signal cannot be detected and received by the GPS module 30, the module switcher is automatically switched from the GPS module 30 to the backup system module 32, so that the tracking device 1 can use the backup system module. 32 to identify the position until the GPS satellite signal is received again. Alternatively, the module switcher can be set to automatically switch to the module that exhibits the highest signal strength. In this case, the location information calculated by the backup system module 32 is compared with the GPS information. The tracking device 1 can conveniently include a housing 25 to accommodate the aforementioned components.

In the system disclosed in the present disclosure, the tracking device 1 is in communication with the server 2 via the wireless communication module 40 and receives an indication by the server 2. As shown in FIG. 3, the location information obtained by the geolocator is transmitted to the server 2. For example, the backup system module 32 can utilize mobile phone technology to locate the location of the tracking device 1. Using the relative motion of the signal strength to a nearby known location, the controller 10 can calculate the correct location of the tracking device 1 and communicate the location information to the server 2.

The server 2 remotely monitors the geolocation device by receiving location information. The server 2 can be a personal computer, a workstation, an application service provider, or a remote server accessed via the Internet. The server 2 itself is connected to its own processor to analyze the location information transmitted by the tracking device 1. According to the analysis result, server 2 The position information and/or the warning signal is transmitted to the designated terminal device 3, and an instruction is issued to the tracking device 1.

For example, the server 2 can be programmed to include a security setting that defines a geographic block, such as a 1 kilometer block of a dementia patient's residence. If the location information sent by the tracking device 1 indicates that the patient has entered or left the geographic area, the server 2 will immediately transmit the location information to the designated terminal device 3. Preferably, the server 2 is capable of defining a plurality of geographical blocks of different sizes and shapes, such as 20 geographic blocks.

The terminal device 3 can be a personal computer, a notebook computer, a tablet computer, a mobile phone, a smart phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), or any other electronic device that can receive wireless messages or receive messages via the Internet. In a specific example, the terminal device 3 has an Internet connection capability and is equipped with an application means for accessing the server 2 via the Internet. Through the terminal device 3, the designated person can instantly calibrate the position of the patient carrying the tracking device 1. Depending on the setting of the server, the position information can be transmitted to the terminal device 3 at a fixed time, or can be transmitted to the terminal device 3 only in an emergency situation in which the dementia patient is disabled. The terminal device 3 itself may be equipped with its own processor to convert the location information into a visual map displaying the location of the tracking device 1. The terminal device 3 can advantageously be provided with a display screen such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen, an organic electroluminescence display screen or an organic light emitting diode (OLED) screen for displaying information. Depending on the built-in equipment of the terminal device 3, the location information and the warning signal can be transmitted together, and the warning signal is transmitted to the mobile phone in the form of, for example, an e-mail to the personal computer, an SMS message or other message system. Phone or PDA, or present other types of sound or mesh As a warning. Before being used by the consumer, the terminal device 3 can be equipped with software required for communication with the server 2, and the software can be updated via the online, for example via a website related to the supplier of the tracking device 1.

In some preferred embodiments, the tracking device 1 is provided with one or more sensors for detecting the occurrence of an event that may threaten the safety of a patient with dementia. In the specific example shown in Fig. 2, the tracking device 1 is provided with a pressure sensor 62 capable of detecting a pressure difference caused by a person falling, such as a linear accelerometer or a gravity sensor (G- Sensor). When the pressure sensor 62 detects an impact or overspeed condition, the patient's position information will be immediately transmitted to the terminal device 3 via the server 2, preferably with a device that can activate the terminal device 3 to generate a sound or visual alarm. Warning signal.

The server 2 can advantageously be programmed to transmit location information and/or warning signals to and from only a designated terminal device 3 or a specified group of terminal devices 3. That is, the server 2 includes a privacy setting that allows selection of an appropriate caregiver or family member to see the alert because the right to receive the alert can be set to vary depending on the caregiver or family member. Moreover, different caregivers can be notified at different times depending on different events. Preferably, all caregivers are notified when any changes to the privacy settings are completed and the changes are recorded. However, you can change the settings at any time.

In addition, the personal tracking system of this creation has some technical features to effectively manage data transmission and extend battery life. First, the server 2 is programmed to know the residual power level in the power source 51. If the power level drops to a certain level, for example, to 50% or to 20%, a warning signal for insufficient power will be transmitted to the designated personnel. If the patient carrying the tracking device 1 is nearby, the situation is immediately resolved by replacing or charging the power source 51. Such as If the patient is far away, some of the functions of the tracking device 1 will automatically change temporarily to save power until the next maintenance. Second, the server 2 is programmed to wirelessly instruct the geolocation device to receive and transmit location information at a predetermined rate and format. That is, the tracking device 1 can be set by the server 2 to transmit location information at set time intervals. In particular, when the server 2 finds that the power of the power source 51 is too low, it instructs the geolocator to reduce the number and speed of the location search to save power consumption. Thirdly, as shown in FIG. 1, the tracking device 1 may be additionally provided with a motion sensor 61 such that when the motion sensor 61 senses that the tracking device 1 has been in a resting position for a predetermined period of time, for example, undergoing 0.5~ After 3 hours, the geolocator will be turned off and the geolocation will automatically start again after the motion sensor 61 senses motion.

As shown in FIG. 2, the tracking device 1 can be provided with a desired hardware, such as a display screen 21 to display useful information for the patient being loaded, and one or more buttons 22. For example, the display screen 21 can be a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen, an organic electroluminescent display screen, or an organic light emitting diode (OLED) screen. In a preferred embodiment, the tracking device 1 is provided with an emergency button. When an emergency alarm is pressed when the emergency button is pressed, the location information is immediately transmitted to the designated terminal device 3. Preferably, once the alarm is triggered, information about the health status of the loader and/or important contact matters is displayed in an integrated manner. Furthermore, an emergency contact hotline and a specific identification that links to the carrier's health record can be displayed. This message can be set via the website and immediately transmitted to the terminal device 3 via the server 2.

The tracking device 1 is configured to include a fastener 23 for securing the tracking device 1 to the carrier. The fastener 23 can be any capable of tracking Set 1 to the item attached to the carrier. According to a preferred embodiment shown in Fig. 2, the fastener 23 is formed in the form of a wristband structure having an adjustable length. More preferably, once the fastener 23 is loaded, it can only be opened by a specific key. This allows the caregiver or family member to determine the location of the dementia patient at any time. In another embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the fastener 23 includes two wristband tethers, at least one of which is releasably snapped to an elastic portion of the outer casing 25. The snap fit can be easily released by pressing the elastic portion.

Although the personal tracking system and wearable tracking device disclosed in this case are specifically designed for patients suffering from dementia or other neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, this creation is also generally Suitable for children, vulnerable people and the elderly who are at risk.

The technical content and technical features of the present invention are disclosed above, but those skilled in the art may still make various substitutions and modifications based on the disclosure of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed, but should include various alternatives and modifications, and is covered by the following claims.

1‧‧‧ Tracking device

10‧‧‧ Controller

2‧‧‧Server

21‧‧‧ Display screen

22‧‧‧ buttons

23‧‧‧fasteners

25‧‧‧Shell

3‧‧‧ Terminal devices

30‧‧‧GPS module

32‧‧‧Backup system module

40‧‧‧Wireless communication module

50‧‧‧Power Control Module

51‧‧‧Power supply

61‧‧‧Sports sensor

62‧‧‧pressure sensor

1 is a schematic block diagram showing an embodiment of a wearable tracking device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the wearable tracking device shown in FIG. 1; A schematic diagram of a personal tracking system of an embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 4 is a schematic representation of a wearable tracking device of another embodiment of the present disclosure Body map.

1‧‧‧ Tracking device

10‧‧‧ Controller

21‧‧‧ Display screen

22‧‧‧ buttons

30‧‧‧GPS module

32‧‧‧Backup system module

40‧‧‧Wireless communication module

50‧‧‧Power Control Module

51‧‧‧Power supply

61‧‧‧Sports sensor

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Claims (23)

A personal tracking system comprising: a wearable tracking device comprising a housing containing a geolocation device, wherein the geolocation device comprises a global positioning system (GPS) module, a backup system module and a Automatically switching to a module switch of one of the GPS module and the backup system module, and a fastener adapted to fix the outer casing to the loader; a server for wirelessly indicating The geolocator receives and transmits location information of the geolocation device at a predetermined rate, is configured to remotely monitor the geolocation device by receiving the location information, and is configured to transmit the location information to and transmit only to the location information a designated terminal device; and a designated terminal device for communicating with the server to obtain the location information. The personal tracking system of claim 1, wherein the module switch automatically switches from the GPS module to the backup system module when the GPS module cannot receive the GPS satellite signal, and is again Automatically switch back to the GPS module when it receives the GPS satellite signal. The personal tracking system of claim 1, wherein the module switch is configured to automatically switch to the GPS module and a module of the backup system module that exhibits the highest signal strength. For example, the personal tracking system described in claim 1 of the patent scope, wherein the preparation The system module is selected from the group consisting of Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) modules, General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) modules, Radio Frequency (RF) triangulation modules, and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) modules. In the group. The personal tracking system of claim 1, wherein the wearable tracking device is provided with a motion sensor such that the motion sensor senses that the wearable tracking device has been in a resting position for a period of time. After a predetermined time, the geolocator will be turned off and the geolocation will start again immediately after the motion sensor senses motion. The personal tracking system of claim 1, wherein the fastener is provided with a lock such that the fastener can be locked to secure the outer casing to the carrier and can be reopened by the particular key. The personal tracking system of claim 6, wherein the fastener is configured in the form of a wristband. The personal tracking system of claim 1, wherein the wearable tracking device is provided with a pressure sensor capable of detecting a pressure difference caused by a fall. The personal tracking system of claim 8, wherein the server is programmed such that when the pressure sensor detects that a pressure difference has been detected from the wearable tracking device, The server will transmit a warning signal to the designated terminal device. For example, the personal tracking system described in claim 1 of the patent scope, wherein the servo The server is programmed to define one or more geographic blocks, and the server will issue a warning when the location information indicates that the wearable tracking device enters or leaves the one or more geographic blocks The signal is transmitted to the designated terminal device. The personal tracking system of claim 1, wherein the wearable tracking device has a built-in power supply, and wherein the server is programmed to know the residual power level in the power supply, and When the power level drops to a predetermined level, the server transmits a warning signal to the designated terminal device. The personal tracking system of claim 1, wherein the wearable tracking device is provided with an emergency button for the loader to press to alert the emergency. A wearable tracking device comprising: a housing; a geolocation device housed in the housing, wherein the geolocation device comprises a global positioning system (GPS) module, a backup system module and a Automatically switching to the module switch of the GPS module and the backup system module; and a fastener adapted to secure the housing to the carrier. The wearable tracking device of claim 13, wherein the module switch automatically switches from the GPS module to the backup system module when the GPS module cannot receive the GPS satellite signal. And receive GPS again The satellite signal is automatically switched back to the GPS module. The wearable tracking device of claim 13, wherein the module switch is configured to automatically switch to the GPS module and a module of the backup system module that exhibits the highest signal strength . The wearable tracking device according to claim 13, wherein the backup system module is selected from a Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) module, a General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) module, and a radio frequency ( RF) Triangulation module and wireless local area network (WLAN) modules are grouped together. The wearable tracking device of claim 13, wherein the wearable tracking device is provided with a motion sensor such that when the motion sensor senses that the wearable tracking device is already at a standstill After the location has elapsed for a predetermined period of time, the geolocator will be turned off and the geolocation will start again immediately after the motion sensor senses motion. The wearable tracking device of claim 13, wherein the fastener is provided with a lock such that the fastener can be locked to fix the outer casing to the carrier and can be reopened by a specific key. . The wearable tracking device of claim 18, wherein the fastener is configured in the form of a wristband. The wearable tracking device of claim 19, wherein the fastener comprises two wrist strap tethers, and at least one of the two wrist strap tethers is releasably snapped to the outer casing . The wearable tracking device of claim 13, wherein the wearable tracking device is provided with a pressure sensor capable of detecting a pressure difference caused by a fall. The wearable tracking device of claim 13, wherein the wearable tracking device is provided with an emergency button for the loader to press to alert the emergency. The wearable tracking device of claim 13, wherein the wearable tracking device is provided with a display screen for displaying information to the carrier.